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UK Government told its tax on oil and gas profits will 'decimate' the North East economy and risk tens of thousands of jobs.

Labour windfall tax will cost economy £13bn, trade body warns

The final decision will be made by the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority on September 16.

Recommendation due on controversial £40m plans for Flamingo Land development

The Met Office has warned there could be a chance of flooding and power outages in some areas of the country.

Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms across Scotland

Rachael Hadjitofi is taking on a ten-mile charity swim across the Firth of Forth seven years since the life-changing accident.

Teacher hit by speed boat in mission to find doctor who saved her life

Travellers have been warned after a crash closed down a road in both directions.

Road closed down in both directions due to crash Emergency services responded to reports of a collision on the B9040 around 1pm on Sunday.

Research has revealed the origins of a 'remarkable' lidded urn that is more than 1,000 years old.

Viking-age urn in Galloway Hoard originated in Iran, researchers discover The vessel was found as part of the hoard uncovered in Kirkcudbrightshire a decade ago.

Pressure mounted on Steven Naismith after a second-half goal from Dundee United defender Ross Graham consigned beleaguered Hearts to a sixth consecutive defeat.

Pressure mounts on Naismith as Graham fires Dundee United winner Hearts run of poor forms continued with a defeat on Sunday.

Police have launched an investigation after hay bales were set on fire in a field.

Police launch investigation after hay bales set on fire in field Fire crews were called to the A698 near Heiton at around 11.55am on Sunday after hay bales were set alight.

Anderson nets late penalty equaliser as Kilmarnock earn Hibernian draw.

Anderson nets late penalty equaliser as Kilmarnock earn Hibernian draw There was little between the sides at Rugby Park on Sunday.

Clement says Rangers need to be 'more clinical' after defeat at Celtic but insists there is no gulf in class between the sides.

Clement says Rangers need to be 'more clinical' after defeat at Celtic The Belgian is now five games without a win against their city rivals.

The First Minister pledged to learn the lessons from the SNP's election battering while outlining his government's priorities.

John Swinney: I'll make SNP an election-winning machine again The First Minister pledged to learn the lessons from the SNP's election battering while outlining his government's priorities.

Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death.

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 13, stabbed to death Two teenage boys were arrested on Sunday in connection with the fatal stabbing in Oldbury.

A teenager has died and two others have been left in hospital after a car crash.

Teenage girl dies and two in hospital after crash as driver arrested Emergency services were called to a crash involving a Ford Fiesta on the B9099 road in the early hours of Sunday.

Breaking: Celtic take all three points in first Old Firm game of the season with comfortable win in Parkhead.

Celtic ease to win over Rangers to take all three points in Old Firm Brendan Rodgers keeps up his impressive derby record with a comfortable win on Sunday.

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and flooding has been issued for parts of Scotland.

Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms across Scotland The Met Office has warned there could be a chance of flooding and power outages in some areas of the country.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of a missing schoolgirl who disappeared on the way to meet friends.

Schoolgirl, 11, disappears on way to meet friends as appeal launched Lily Clark was planning on taking the bus to meet friends in Glasgow city centre when she went missing on Saturday.

Train operators are preparing to trim railcard discounts, with a pro-rail group describing the move as 'a step in the wrong direction'.

Train firms to cut railcard discounts without telling passengers The PA news agency understands fare reductions will be reduced from 34% to 33.4% from September 15.

Police are treating a fire which led to a block of flats being evacuated as deliberate.

Fire which caused flats to be evacuated ‘wilful’, police say Officers are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious around the time of the blaze in Richmond Street.

Pete Wishart told the SNP conference that his party made a mistake in failing to properly examine where the Yes side 'went wrong'.

SNP failed to examine reasons for referendum loss, veteran MP says Pete Wishart told the SNP conference that his party made a mistake in failing to properly examine where the Yes side 'went wrong'.

Police have traced a prisoner who escaped from HMP Castle Huntly.

Prisoner who escaped HMP Castle Huntly traced by police Martin Jackson had been on the run after escaping from HMP Castle Huntly on Wednesday.

A recently launched Scottish video game asks the timeless question, ‘What would you do if you could rewrite history?’

Rewrite history in game set in Scottish Wars of Independence It is up to the player to sn**ch victory from the jaws of defeat and ensure the independence of the Kingdom of Scotland lives on.

Celtic vs Rangers: Rodgers and Clement name starting teams for first Old Firm clash of season.

Celtic vs Rangers: Teams named for first Old Firm clash of season The city rivals meet for the first time this season at Celtic Park.

A man is in hospital after a crash closed down a road in both directions.

Man in hospital after crash causes road closure in both directions Emergency services responded to reports of a collision on the A84 around 4.30pm on Saturday.

Russell Findlay also secured the support of former Scottish secretary Lord Forsyth.

Scottish Tory leadership hopeful backed by all five of the party’s MPs Russell Findlay also secured the support of former Scottish secretary Lord Forsyth.

A motorcyclist has died following a crash.

Motorcyclist pronounced dead at scene following crash The 32-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in East Kilbride on Friday.

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin was delighted to see summer signing Kevin Nisbet open his account for the club.

Thelin pleased to see summer signing Nisbet score for Aberdeen The forward scored a late winner to move the Dons top of the table and continue Thelin’s 100% start.