A teenager who was part of a masked gang that attacked police officers during a Bonfire Night riot in Edinburgh is facing a jail sentence.

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Farming leaders say they need more support for the sector as they attempt to balance increasing demand for meat products while sheep levels are at a record low.



The demand for Scotch Lamb peaked last year, partly driven by the dwindling number of flocks across Scotland.



It helped prices recover, but the sector says producers are becoming more reliant on imports from abroad.

Reporter

Haley Bouma

Rising demand for Scotch Lamb pushes prices up, but farmers warn Scotland is becoming increasingly reliant on imports.

Farming leaders call for support as sheep numbers hit record low

Aberdeen's cruise market is still very much in its infancy.



But those behind a drive to bring more visitors to the north east by sea, say the city is now 'firmly on the map'.



Nearly 60,000 visitors are expected to come into the Port of Aberdeen this year, which operators hope will only grow further in the years to come.

Callum Clark

Nearly 60,000 cruise passengers are expected at the Port of Aberdeen this year.

Aberdeen’s cruise market ‘firmly on the map’ as visitor numbers grow

We’re all familiar with the age of the dinosaurs but what about the creatures that came after their extinction?



 A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland shines a spotlight on colossal prehistoric giants that dominated the earth in their wake - featuring life-sized 3D models, fossils, and nearly complete skeletons.

Amie Flett

Life-sized 3D models, fossils, and nearly complete skeletons will go on display at the Edinburgh museum. 

National Museum of Scotland unveils exhibition on post-dinosaur giants

The Mossmorran plastics plant in Fife has been shut down two weeks earlier than originally planned.



A union has branded the move a "betrayal" as hundreds of jobs at the site are lost. 



The plant had been in operation for 40 years.

Lewis Michie

Hundreds of jobs at the Fife Ethylene Plant have been lost.

Mossmorran plant shuts early as union brands move a ‘betrayal’

It has been almost two years since the Scottish Government declared a housing emergency.



But, the latest figures show little in the way of progress in tackling the problem. 



More than 18,000 households are living in temporary or emergency accommodation.



The figure includes more than 10,000 children.



STV News heard there's often little help being offered to those in need, apart from hostels.

Vanessa Taaffe

Over 18,000 households, including more than 10,000 children, remain in temporary accommodation 

Scottish housing crisis shows little improvement two years on

The wife of a firefighter who died from injuries sustained in a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh says it is "unacceptable and abhorrent" we still don't have answers about what went wrong. 



Shelley Martin believes her husband, Barry, should never have been inside the building. 



Her solicitor says a decision should be made over whether there will be criminal prosecutions.

Senior Reporter

Gordon Chree

Barry Martin's wife says she has 'serious concerns' about how her firefighter husband died.

No answers over Jenners blaze blasted as ‘unacceptable and abhorrent’ by widow

The power of ballet is helping people with Parkinson's to stay active.



Special classes have started in Angus, led by Scottish Ballet's Dance Health Programme.



The organisation will also be delivering dance sessions for people with MS.

Susan Nicholson

The free dance sessions, led by Scottish Ballet, are tailored especially for people with Parkinson's and MS.

New ballet classes helping people with Parkinson’s and MS keep active

An inquiry has been told the understanding of dealing with extreme weather has changed following a derailment near Stonehaven which killed three men.



The Fatal Accident inquiry heard that with today's knowledge, a speed restriction could have been imposed on the line at the time of the incident in 2020.

Grainne NiGhreachain

Three men died when the train derailed near Stonehaven on August 12, 2020.

Understanding of extreme weather ‘changed’ after derailment, inquiry hears

Senior doctors are warning workforce wellbeing in Scotland’s NHS is at "crisis point" and failing patients.



 A report from the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland found seven out of ten doctors have either experienced burnout, or are living with its effects. 



The Health Secretary says they are investing in wellbeing support, but medics say constant exhaustion and excessive workloads are causing them to leave the profession.

Political Reporter

Laura Alderman

A report shows around seven out of ten doctors are suffering from the symptoms of burnout. 

Report on doctor burnout prevention ‘a blueprint for change’

Archivists are delving into the past of the history of the Royal Yacht Britannia to preserve its history for generations. 



The vessel remains a popular tourist attraction in Leith, but visitors will soon be able to get a better understanding of the inner workings of what's often described as the floating palace. 



A project to digitise many historical items donated by former Royal Yachtsmen during her time in service for the monarchy aims to futureproof her story for generations.

A project will see historical items digitised to preserve them for future generations. 

Archivists explore the history of Royal Yacht Britannia

The family of Emma Caldwell, who was murdered after going missing in Glasgow in 2005, has called on the police and Scotland's prosecution service to be honest about why it took so long to bring her killer to justice. 



Emma's family met the judge who'll chair the public inquiry into what went wrong - and urged the Chief Constable and the Crown Office to fully cooperate.

Emma's family have met with the new chairman of an independent inquiry into her death. 

Emma Caldwell’s family demand honesty from police after inquiry meeting

A town purpose built nearly 150 years ago to care for orphans from Glasgow  is at the centre of a planning row.Businessman and former carer Frank Benson has faced more than 100 objections to his plans to transform a care home to a supported living facility -one he thinks has been the target of misinformation. 



But some residents say they feel his project to home half a dozen vulnerable adults will make the village unsafe.

Rahim Cham

Frank Benson says misinformation has fuelled  opposition to his plans to open a new home. 

Entrepreneur ‘unfairly targeted’ as assisted living plans spark village backlash

A new exhibition will explore the stories of people working in Scotland's fishing industry.



"Pride of the Seas" showcases ten people from across the country and is due to start touring this week.



But the timing of the project is no coincidence. The fleet has challenges over quotas, government policy, and an upcoming Holyrood election, with organisers hoping that the event will help give fishermen a louder voice.

The exhibiton looks at the lives of ten people working in the marine sector. 

‘Pride of the Seas’ highlights the faces behind Scotland’s fishing industries

The First Minister says he's still waiting for clarity from UK ministers over how much cash will be available to the Scottish Government following the announcement of support for English pubs.



The hospitality sector is warning many businesses are at risk of closing, unless there's more help to cope with increasing rates.

Political Correspondent

Ewan Petrie

Industry bosses say the many venues face closing over increasing rates. 

Scottish Government aiming to provide clarity over hospitality sector support

Scottish Labour has accused the First Minister of misleading Parliament, following an exchange about the opening of Glasgow's largest hospital.Anas Sarwar claims John Swinney "lied to the people of Scotland" when he said there was no external pressure to open Glasgow's flagship hospital before it was ready - a claim the First Minister denies.



In the middle of these political exchanges are families who say they simply want the truth, and fear the end of a public inquiry is still only the start of that fight.

Sharon Frew

John Swinney has refuted the claim. 

Labour accuse First Minister of misleading Parliament over hospital

A politician of dedication, decency and compassion. 



Tributes from across the political divide have continued to the former deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace after his sudden death.



The 71-year-old Liberal Democrat peer died as a result of complications from an operation on Thursday.



He had served as an MP and MSP, and played a pivotal role in Scottish devolution.

The 71-year-old Liberal Democrat died on Thursday following complications from surgery.

‘Dedication, decency and compassion’ of Lord Wallace hailed after sudden death

It's one of Dundee's most iconic attractions and for the last few years has been under an intense restoration project



Now the second phase of works on the RRS Discovery are under way.



Once complete, the pioneering Antarctic ship could, in theory, be able to set sail again.

The pioneering Antarctic ship could, in theory, sail again following the works. 

Second phase of restoration begins on Dundee’s RRS Discovery

Parents say additional measures introduced in Cramond following the death of an 11-year-old boy are a step in the right direction - but they’d like to see more done.



Thomas Wong was knocked down while riding his bike on Whitehouse Road in 2024. 



The council says it's monitoring the situation.

Thomas Wong, 11, was cycling to school when he was struck by a refuse lorry in August 2024.

‘More must be done’: Calls for further road safety measures after boy killed by lorry

An Edinburgh man living with motor neurone disease hopes to become the first person with the condition to qualify for the Winter Paralympic Games in snowboarding.



 It all comes down to a race this weekend in Canada

The Scot hopes to become the first person with the condition to qualify.

Snowboarder living with MND aims for Winter Paralympics

An inquiry has heard that ‘too much reliance’ had been placed on the contractor that built a faulty drainage system that led to the Stonehaven train derailment.



Train driver Brett McCullough, conductor Donald Dinnie and passenger Christopher Stuchbury died after the ScotRail service hit debris washed onto the track by heavy rain near Stonehaven in August 2020.



A Fatal Accident inquiry in Aberdeen heard that a health and safety file had not been provided at the end of the drainage project, which would have shown what had actually been built.

Three people died when the train detailed near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire.

‘Too much reliance’ placed on firm behind faulty drain, derailment inquiry told

Work is due to begin on a new electrical infrastructure project near Stornoway.



The Lewis Hub will comprise of a substation and converter to connect the island to the mainland.



At its peak, SSEN Transmission say it'll employ around 400 additional workers.



But concerns have been raised over how the island will deal with the influx of people.

At its peak, The Lewis Hub will employ around 400 additional workers, says SSEN Transmission.

Hundreds of jobs expected to be created at Lewis electrical hub

2026 marks 60 years since the first flight took off from Glasgow Airport.



 A year of celebrations are planned to recognise the milestone.

A year of celebrations are planned to recognise the milestone.

Glasgow Airport celebrating its 60th birthday

Forced into substandard housing and pushed to abandon their way of life.



Scotland's gypsy travellers have suffered decades of harm and hostility.



Many had their children removed as part of the "Tinker Experiment" which began in the 1940s and aimed to wipe out the travelling lifestyle.



Now, the community are backing a new report that calls for compensation and an urgent upgrade to their housing.

Lynne Rankin

It calls for compensation and an urgent upgrade to their housing.

Traveller community backs report into ‘Tinker Experiments’

Scotland is leading the technological revolution.



That was the claim of the UK technology secretary as she announced the first artificial intelligence growth zone on a visit to Lanarkshire.



The site is backed with more than £8bn of investment and could bring more than 3,000 jobs to the area over the coming years.

The site could bring more than 3,000 jobs to the area over the coming years.

Billions invested in Lanarkshire artificial intelligence zone

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