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Funeral of 'hero' Scots student killed by enemy forces in Ukraine
Arkady Petrov was buried in Ukraine on October 3 following his tragic death in combat.
Two pedestrians taken to hospital after being struck by van in Dumfries
A 62-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman were both taken to hospital following the incident in Dumfries
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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with van on B7076 near Gretna
Emergency services were called to an incident involving a motorbike and a van on Monday afternoon
Lockerbie bombing trial date set as US judge warns against further delay
Judge Dabney Friedrich said the federal prosecution of Abu Agila Masud would finally get under way on January 19
Drugs and offensive weapon found after police search truck at Cairnryan Port
Drugs worth an estimated street value of £950 were discovered, alongside a quantity of cash and an offensive weapon
Masked man threatened shop worker with knife during attempted robbery in Scots town
Suspect demanded access to the till before making off from the scene
Masked man threatened shop worker with knife in attempted robbery in Dumfries
The man unsuccessfully demanded that the shop till be opened, before fleeing the scene
The Scottish area named cheapest place in Britain to buy a home
Six areas in Scotland have been revealed as the cheapest area in the UK to buy a home - with one coming out on top
Mum pays tribute to ‘brave’ former Scots pupil killed while fighting for Ukraine
Arkadii Petrov, who fled to Scotland with his family at the start of the conflict, has been killed
Plans submitted for ‘world’s largest’ data centre at former Chapelcross nuclear power station
The Scottish Greens have warned that the proposal would put a massive strain on Scotland’s energy grid
Scotland's best 'hidden gem autumn walks' crowned - see the full list
Four beauty spots across the country were singled out.
Scottish school pays tribute to former pupil killed while fighting for Ukraine
Kirkcudbright Academy confirmed Arkadii Petrov, who fled to Scotland with his family at the start of the conflict, has been killed
The part of Scotland that will see 18C this week as September draws to a close
Scots are set to enjoy unexpected warm temperatures this week
Lidl's new £10 autumn jacket looks similar to £70 Barbours shopping deal
Lidl is bringing a new lightweight padded jacket to its Middle Aisle this weekend
Pensioner, 79, airlifted to hospital after pickup truck crash near Lockerbie
The collision involving the silver Toyota Hilux happened near the B7076 overbridge around 4.20pm on Saturday
Calvin Harris breaks world record for biggest crowd after 1.6m attend Brazil gig
The Scots DJ was handed an award from Guinness World Record after over 1.6m fans attended his gig in São Paulo.
Body of man recovered from water near Portpatrick
Police are investigating the man's "unexplained" death.
Man seriously injured after Annan property targeted by men with weapons
Police are looking to trace three male suspects in connection with the incident.
Trial of Libyan man charged over Lockerbie bombing delayed until 2027
Prosecutors allege Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi and others carried out the bombing at the direction of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi