Scotland (UK)

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Scotland News Headlines

• Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult' - Sturgeon
  Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken after her husband was charged over embezzling SNP funds.
• What might happen next in the SNP embezzlement probe?
  BBC Scotland News examines what could happen next after the husband of Nicola Sturgeon was re-arrested on Thursday.
• Delivery delay confirmed for CalMac Glen Sannox ferry
  The long-delayed vessel will now be held up until July due to issues with its propulsion system.
• The Blue Nile: Who are the Scots band named by Taylor Swift?
  Taylor Swift has referenced the Scottish group on new song Guilty As Sin?
• Your pictures of Scotland
  A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
• I was accidentally in Taggart - it inspired a crime novel
  An inadvertent cameo appearance in the Glasgow-based crime drama was the creative inspiration for a new crime novel.
• Fire rips through former care home in Inverness
  Six crews were sent to the blaze in the city's Clachnaharry area.
• Man jailed for 10 years for rape of two girls
  A south Scotland man has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of raping two young girls.
• Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement in SNP probe
  The husband of Nicola Sturgeon had been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances investigation.
• Woman faces trial accused of murder using kettle
  Elizabeth Ann Sweeney is alleged to have killed Neil Jolly in Aberdeen last year.
• Woman in critical condition after being hit by truck
  The 59-year-old was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the incident on Queensferry Road.
• Ministers urged to extend post office compensation to Scotland
  The legislation is expected to clear the majority of victims in England and Wales by the end of July.
• Rare and fragile Mary Queen of Scots letter saved
  The document granting the 4th Earl of Argyll land was sent to Inverness for conservation work.
• Timeline: The SNP finances controversy
  The key dates leading up to the police probe, arrests and turmoil that has engulfed the SNP.
• Peter Murrell: One half of Scotland's power couple
  The chief executive of the SNP for the past 24 years is re-arrested. What do we know about him?
• I thought it was beginner's luck - but I'm a whisky supertaster
  Megan Brown usually picks up more flavours than more experienced male counterparts at whisky tastings.
• Ancient lone elm the Last Ent is 'guardian' to new trees
  For the first time in hundreds of years the wych elm in Glen Affric has been joined by new trees.
• How a ballerina is helping research into MS
  After a successful career in the US as a professional dancer, Emily Davis moved to Scotland to research MS in 2021.
• Murrell police charge 'incredibly difficult' - Sturgeon
  Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has spoken after her husband was charged over embezzling SNP funds.
• Murrell police charge 'really serious'
  The first minister says the Peter Murrell embezzlement charge is both serious and shocking.

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