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Police Search for Firearm in 2016 Glasgow Murder

Police in Scotland are searching for a firearm linked to the 2016 murder of Euan Johnston, a 26-year-old man shot twice in the head in Glasgow. The search is taking place in Oban, and investigators believe more than one person was involved in the killing.

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Paramedic Jailed for 10 Years After Causing Girlfriend's Miscarriage with Abortion Drug

A Scottish paramedic, Stephen Doohan, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for secretly giving his pregnant girlfriend abortion pills during sex in March 2023, causing a miscarriage and significant psychological harm; the woman reported him in May 2023.

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Gender Equality
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Scientist Murdered in Dundee: 20-Year-Old Charged

Dr. Fortune Gomo, a 39-year-old scientist, was murdered in Dundee, Scotland, on Saturday afternoon; a 20-year-old suspect is in custody and will appear in court on Monday. Police say there is no wider risk to the public.

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SkiffieWorlds 2025: Record-breaking Rowing Championship in Stranraer

Over 2,000 rowers from 79 international clubs will compete in the SkiffieWorlds championship in Stranraer, Scotland, from October 27th to November 2nd, 2025, using community-built St Ayles skiffs, aiming to surpass the £4 million economic impact of the 2019 event.

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First UK Part-Time Medical Graduates Qualify at Edinburgh

Twenty healthcare professionals became the first to graduate from the University of Edinburgh's part-time HCP-Med medical degree program in 2023, launched in 2018 to address healthcare workforce shortages and improve access for experienced professionals while providing full funding from the Scottish...

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Ferguson Shipyard Needs £25 Million to Survive

The Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow urgently needs £25 million to secure its future, facing a lack of work after next year despite possessing high-quality shipbuilding skills, owing to decades of underinvestment and recent governance issues.

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Fort William to Get 18-Month Traffic Congestion Plan

AECOM and Stantec will spend 18 months creating a transport plan for Fort William to ease congestion on the A82, a major road through the town, following complaints from residents, businesses, and emergency services about delays caused by gridlock.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Galloway Hoard: Largest Viking Treasure Unearthed

In 2014, metal detectorist Derek McLennan unearthed the Galloway hoard, the UK and Ireland's most significant Viking-age treasure, near Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland; it's now on display in Adelaide, Australia, and includes gold, silver, textiles, and other objects.

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Scotland to Repatriate Foreign Criminals to Ease Prison Overcrowding

The Scottish government now backs sending foreign criminals back to their home countries to ease Scotland's prison overcrowding crisis; around 679 foreign-born inmates are currently held in Scotland, contributing to "unprecedented pressure" on the system; the government also supports an EU-wide pris...

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Photographer to Redo Spey River Trip, Documenting Changes

Documentary photographer Ed Smith will spend a year exploring the River Spey in a canoe he used 30 years ago with his dad, documenting changes to the 98-mile river, from its source to the sea, including its industrial past, whisky distilleries, and recent rewilding efforts.

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Life on Land
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Double Funeral for Gangland Figures Shot Dead in Spain

Two major Scottish crime figures, Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan, were shot dead in a Spanish bar on May 31st, prompting a joint funeral attended by hundreds and raising concerns about escalating gang violence.

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Glasgow Airport Strike Threat Looms During Peak Season

Around 100 Glasgow Airport workers voted to strike on July 18th over a rejected 4% pay offer, potentially disrupting the airport's busy summer season and impacting the Scottish economy; a further 350 workers in separate disputes are also involved.

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