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Former Teacher Jailed for 21-Year Abuse of 11 Boys at Scottish Private Schools

A former Scottish physics teacher, William Bain, 72, was jailed for nine years after admitting to sexually abusing 11 boys aged 11-14 at three private schools between 1978 and 1999; his abuse included incidents in classrooms, a teacher's flat, and during extracurricular activities.

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Rangers Secure £20m Investment, Transition to Private Company

49ers Enterprises' £20 million investment in Rangers aims to alleviate substantial debts and a significant revenue deficit compared to Celtic, with the club also re-registering as a private limited company to reduce compliance costs.

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Reduced Inequality
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Celtic Sign Swedish Forward Benjamin Nygren

Celtic signed Swedish forward Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjaelland for under £2 million to address their need for a winger after injuries and potential departures, capitalizing on his 35 goals in 107 appearances for his former club and standout performances in the Conference League.

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Arrest Made in 20-Year-Old Dumfries Sexual Assault Case Following BBC Investigation

A 66-year-old man was arrested in Dumfries, Scotland, and charged with sexual offenses after a BBC investigation uncovered four women alleging assaults between 1984 and 1995; the case was initially dismissed in 2007 due to insufficient evidence but reopened after the BBC's involvement.

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Gender Equality
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Swimmer Diagnosed with Brain Cancer Advocates for Increased Research Funding

22-year-old Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, yet continues his athletic career while advocating for increased research funding into brain cancer, a disease that receives only 1% of national funding.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Scotland's Hottest Day of 2025: Charterhall Reaches 28.7°C

Scotland recorded its hottest day of 2025 on Friday, with Charterhall reaching 28.7°C, exceeding the previous record of 28°C set in 2024; this is significantly higher than the average June temperature of 17°C, and while not a heatwave, the warm weather is impacting tourism.

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Climate Action
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Private Spies Surveilled Scottish Salmon Farm Activists

Former British army veteran Damian Ozenbrook's private intelligence firm, Blue Square Global, conducted surveillance on wildlife activists Corin Smith and Don Staniford after they exposed horrific conditions at Scottish salmon farms owned by investors with ties to Russia, including Yuriy Lopatynskyy...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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50th Arrest Made in Scotland Gangland Feud

A Scotland-wide gang feud between the Daniels and Lyons families has led to 50 arrests under "Operation Portaledge", including an 18-year-old charged with arson and attempted murder in Edinburgh, while the investigation also explores links to murders in Spain.

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Scottish Premiership Clubs in Busy Transfer Period

Several Scottish Premiership clubs are involved in transfer negotiations; Como is interested in Celtic's Nicolas Kuhn, while Rangers are pursuing several players and Celtic is involved in negotiations for Lagerbielke and received a bid for Kenny.

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Man Arrested After BBC Investigation into Historical Sexual Assaults

A 66-year-old man was arrested in Dumfries days after the BBC questioned police about their handling of a case involving four women who allege they were sexually assaulted or raped by the same man between 1984 and 1993, one of whom was just 15 years old.

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Gender Equality
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Scottish Coal Mine Transformed: A Decade of Art and Regeneration

The Crawick Multiverse, a £1 million landscape artwork built on a former Scottish coal mine, celebrated its 10th anniversary, attracting 10,000 yearly visitors and boosting local businesses while employing local residents.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dundee University Bosses Resign After Damning Report on £22m Bailout

The principal and two senior members of Dundee University's governing body resigned after an independent report revealed multiple failures in financial governance, leading to a £22 million government bailout to cover a £35 million deficit caused primarily by a decrease in international student enrol...

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Quality Education

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