Now, the scale of apple orchards in Scotland is a far cry from years gone by. But growers and producers in Perthshire believe the fruit is at the centre of a "movement" helped by a demand for cider.

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A charity in Glasgow has joined a counterpart in London to call on the UK and Scottish governments for urgent leadership to help them continue to protect young people against knife crime. 



Both groups point to the wider issue of a lack of long-term funding for community services, leaving them struggling to survive.



STV News travelled to Brixton, as the two teams met in person for the first time.

Sharon Frew

Charities are calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to do more to protect young people. 

‘We must do better for our kids’: Youth workers issue knife crime plea

It's a story which has gripped both sides of the Atlantic.



Now Nicholas Rossi, branded a dangerous narcissist by US prosecutors, has been jailed - and warned he'll spend decades behind bars.



The rapist has been sentenced to at least five years in prison and was told he may never be released.



It comes four years after he was arrested in a hospital bed in Glasgow suffering from Covid, insisting he was the victim of mistaken identity.

Reporter

Olly Dickinson

It comes four years after he was arrested in a hospital bed in Glasgow.

American fugitive who fled to Scotland jailed for rape

Families say plans by Falkirk Council to dismantle specialist units for children with additional support needs will leave vulnerable youngsters at risk.



The units provide education tailored to the needs of those with conditions such as autism and ADHD.



Under the proposals, pupils could be integrated into mainstream schools.

Journalist

Tara Fitzpatrick

Under the proposals, pupils could be integrated into mainstream schools.

‘Dismantling units for additional needs kids will leave them at risk’

A charity which matches assistance dogs with people with physical disabilities has been hosting special doggy meet and greets to help raise awareness of the work they do.



The dogs at Canine Partners are trained in around 100 commands and can do everything from emptying the washing machine to helping dress their owners, as well as other key tasks.

Laura Piper

The dogs at Canine Partners are trained in around 100 commands.

Doggy meet and greets raising awareness of animal assistance charity

The scale of apple orchards in Scotland is a far cry from years gone by.



But growers and producers in Perthshire believe the fruit is at the centre of a "movement" - helped by a demand for cider.

Callum Clark

They say demand for the fruit has been helped by cider makers.

Demand for cider helping to grow new movement for Scottish apples

A new artwork has been created by a Moray community battling for survival.



The Cabrach has a long history of depopulation, and most perished fighting in the Great War.



In recent years, the Cabrach Trust has worked to promote the region's heritage.



Now its story features in a tapestry that celebrates an area rich in history.

Iain Ramage

In recent years, the Cabrach Trust has worked to promote the region's heritage.

Community battling for survival creates tapestry celebrating local life

It's been an issue that's caused anger in the north east for two years now, but locals still claim no one is listening to their concerns.



A Scottish Government consultation into the proposed Kintore to Tealing pylon project is set to come to an end on Monday.



A planning application was officially submitted by SSEN Transmission last month, but it hasn't been without controversies.

Finlay Jack

A government consultation into the proposed Kintore to Tealing pylon project is set to end on Monday.

We’re still not being listened to about pylon plans, say locals

Waste management giant Biffa is suing the Scottish Government over the collapse of the Deposit Return Scheme for single-use drink containers.



The company is seeking more than £150m in costs and lost profits.

Senior Reporter

Gordon Chree

The Deposit Return Scheme was designed for single-use drink containers.

Scottish Government to be sued for £150m over failed deposit scheme

The families of 29 people killed in a helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre more than 30 years ago have handed a petition to Downing Street in their fight for a public inquiry.



The RAF chinook was bound for Inverness when it crashed in dense fog.



But questions remain over what caused the tragedy.



The UK Government said the crash has already been the subject of six inquiries and investigations.

Fraser Nicoll

The RAF helicopter was bound for Inverness when it crashed in dense fog.

Family of those killed in Chinook crash hand petition to Downing Street

Women diagnosed with an rare and aggressive type of cancer after being exposed to a pregnancy drug, which has since been banned, are calling for a national inquiry into the scandal.



Diethlystilbestro or D.E.S, was hailed as a "wonder drug" but in recent years, it's been linked to a range of fertility problems and rare cancers that have been passed down to their children and even grandchildren.



Thousands of women in Scotland are thought to be affected.



They're now calling for enhanced cancer screenings and crucially, for answers.

Political Reporter

Laura Alderman

Thousands of women in Scotland are thought to be affected.

Call for national inquiry after pregnancy drug caused rare cancer

The airspace over Scotland is already the busiest in the UK - and fitting in all the flights is like a giant puzzle in the sky.



Now for the first time in more than 70 years, there's a plan to modernise the routes used by planes arriving at and departing from our biggest airports.



The aim is to increase capacity while reducing emissions and noise.

The aim is to increase capacity while reducing emissions and noise.

Airport flight routes to be redesigned for first time in over 70 years

When Bank of Scotland shut its branch in the heart of Dunblane three years ago, the community was left frustrated about the town centre's future.



But now the listed building is getting a new lease of life, after a group of volunteers purchased the site with ambitious plans for an arts, entertainment and tourism venue.



STV News met the team behind the project, who are aiming to reimagine their high street.

STV News met the team behind the project, who are aiming to reimagine their high street.

Community group breathing new life into shuttered bank building

Celebrations for Diwali have kicked off in Edinburgh, as the city marks ten years of uniting communities and embracing diversity.



The Indian Festival of Lights will be celebrated with a vibrant parade, traditional dance performances, food and fireworks in the capital.

Amie Flett

A vibrant parade will take place in Edinburgh to mark the Indian festival.

Diwali celebrations kick off in Edinburgh to mark Festival of Lights

Since the Middle Ages students at St Andrews University have come together for the annual Raisin Monday celebrations.



And they found themselves in a bit of a lather on Monday morning as the renowned foam fight took place - marking the start of the academic year.

Saul Sievwright

The celebrations date back to the Middle Ages.

St Andrews students celebrate Raisin Monday with foam fight

Its future is often debated, but new figures show the North Sea contains a billion barrels of oil more than previously estimated.



That's according to a report from a UK Government body - but comes against the backdrop of a ban on new drilling licences.



It comes as the energy secretary announced plans to create 400,000 new jobs in green energy across the UK.

Oliver Wright

A UK Government body made the claim in a report - but it comes against the backdrop of a ban on new drilling.

Over a billion barrels of oil still in North Sea, new figures show

People in the Highlands living with disabilities are being encouraged to add a new string to their bow by joining a specially designed archery class.



The Golden Archers meet every week in Inverness and with many members winning competitions, they say its a great way for people to hit their fitness targets and have fun.

Nicola McAlley

The Golden Archers meet every week in Inverness.

Disabled Highlanders encouraged to pick up bow at archery classes

There's been an increase in the number of assaults, attacks and racist abuse towards black and minority workers in Scotland.



One of the country's largest trade unions has told STV News that workers are scared and seeing a rise in so-called far-right material in their workplaces.



It's all amid heightened racial tensions and months of anti-immigration protests throughout the UK - with Falkirk and Aberdeen at the centre of the debate here.



The revelation comes on the eve of a national conference in Glasgow, seeking to combat the increase of racially motivated abuse in the workplace

Vanessa Taaffe

One of the country's largest trade unions has told STV News workers are scared.

Increase in abuse towards minority workers amid anti-immigration protests

New rules to clamp down on legal immigration have been branded a "disaster," - destroying hospitality and social care - that's according to those working in both sectors.



The Home Office introduced a wide package of measures back in July, including tightening access to skilled worker visas, and a complete ban on the recruitment of overseas care staff.

The Home Office introduced a wide package of measures back in July.

New legal migration rules branded ‘disaster’ by employers

The Scottish Greens say they can beat Labour in next year's Holyrood elections.



The party's new co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have been speaking ahead of their conference in Edinburgh.



They believe they can get a record number of MSPs elected in May - and from all parts of Scotland.

The party's new co-leaders Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay have been speaking ahead of their conference.

Greens say they can beat Labour at next Holyrood election

A man who lost his son suddenly and unexpectedly is calling for more awareness of a serious threat to the lives of people with epilepsy.



Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, or SUDEP, has no specific reason for occurring but it's the leading cause of mortality in people with chronic, uncontrolled epilepsy.



Yet experts say more than half of those living with the condition aren't aware of it.

Vidushi Tiwari

Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, or SUDEP, has no specific reason for occurring.

Father calling for awareness of epilepsy condition after son’s death

The widest-ranging exhibition of Italian Renaissance drawings to be shown in Scotland for over half a century has opened at the King's Gallery in Edinburgh.



Art from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are among some of the works going on display here for the first time which are part of the Royal Collection.



The exhibition explores a variety of drawings from preparatory studies for paintings and altarpieces, to designs for sculptures.

Vanessa Kennedy

Art from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo are among some of the works going on display.

Italian Renaissance drawings to be shown in Scotland for first time

As housebuilding goes, it's a long haul.



The plans go back some 2,000 years, and so do most of the tools being used to build it.



It is, of course, the Iron Age Crannog on Loch Tay.



Destroyed by fire four years ago, the rebuild is on track for completion next spring, as Susan Nicholson has been finding out.

Susan Nicholson

The plans go back some 2,000 years and so do most of the tools being used to build it.

Crannog destroyed by fire on track for completion next spring

Campaigners against a 200km pylon project in the north of Scotland say they feel 'ignored', as SSEN Transmission submits a planning application to the Scottish Government.



The proposed development would stretch from Beauly to Peterhead and has been met with strong opposition from locals.



But SSEN say it's necessary to upgrade Scotland's infrastructure.

Fergus Matheson

The proposed development would stretch from Beauly to Peterhead.

Campaigners against 200km pylon project say they feel ‘ignored’

The annual celebration of the Gaelic language and culture is drawing to a close in glittering style.



Thousands of visitors and musicians have been enjoying the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber for the past nine days .



It's hoped the hugely popular festival will have generated millions of pounds for the local economy.

Anne Smith

Its hoped the hugely popular festival will have generated millions of pounds.

Royal National Mòd draws to a close after attracting thousands

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