NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsBus firm Alexander Dennis to close Falkirk site with loss of 115 jobsIt comes six months after the Scottish government announced a furlough scheme aimed at saving the firm's operations in Scotland47 mins agoTayside & Central ScotlandCrime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported from Bali to SpainPolice in Bali confirm Lyons, 45, has been handed over to Spain's Guardia Civil and will be flown to Malaga on Wednesday.58 mins agoGlasgow & West ScotlandFour more charged over supermarket car park knife brawlThe four, aged 15, 18, 19 and 20 were charged with a variety of offences following the knife fight in the car park of Asda at The Jewel.3 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastNetflix's Dept Q building refused listed statusArgyle House in Edinburgh was used for exterior shots of the police station in the hit drama but now faces demolition.15 mins agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastFormer SNP candidate accused of sex offencesFife councillor Stefan Hoggan claims there is a "a vile and disgusting vendetta" against him.41 mins agoScotlandNew ferry enters service as CalMac faces 'firestorm' of ship shortagesMV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.54 mins agoGlasgow & West ScotlandGreen candidate replaced by rival who complained about himGuy Ingerson was due to top the North East list for the party until he was dropped due to an unresolved complaint.45 mins agoScotland PoliticsIslanders snap up free bananas after shop orders 38,000 by mistakeTesco in Kirkwall gave away 380 boxes to schools and groups in just three days.Parking charge plan: 'It's like the wild west at the moment'Proposals for new parking zones in Glasgow are controversial but some residents say they would tackle the current chaotic situation.Parents promised more free childcare by party leadersTax breaks for parents, more funded care for nursery-age children and help to get parents back into work are among the campaign pledges. Man appears in court charged with Glasgow murderJoseph Dow is alleged to have killed David Smith in Glasgow's Craigend area earlier this month.Council pays family £30,000 after child with allergy given wrong school mealsA child at a school in Dumfries and Galloway was repeatedly fed food they were allergic to.Features and analysisIn pictures: Scottish Nature Photography Awards 2025The winning images were taken across Scotland, including in the Highlands and Fife.Growing number of teens being exploited by drug gangs, charity saysA project in Inverness is working to counter the influence of so-called county lines crime groups.The questions raised by the Jordan Linden caseAnd how the story came to light.How Scotland found their base camp for 'travelling' World CupGary Dicker and Steven Naismith explain why Scotland picked Charlotte FC as their World Cup base.Your pictures of ScotlandA selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.We want to hear from youGet in touchTell us about the issues affecting you ahead of the Scottish electionSee moreNews from around ScotlandFormer SNP candidate accused of sex offencesFife councillor Stefan Hoggan claims there is a "a vile and disgusting vendetta" against him.Highland pubs can stay open for Scotland's World Cup gamesCouncillors have approved extended hours for pubs and bars that will be showing the matches.Green candidate replaced by rival who complained about himGuy Ingerson was due to top the North East list for the party until he was dropped due to an unresolved complaint.Council pays family £30,000 after child with allergy given wrong school mealsA child at a school in Dumfries and Galloway was repeatedly fed food they were allergic to.Bus firm Alexander Dennis to close Falkirk site with loss of 115 jobsIt comes six months after the Scottish government announced a furlough scheme aimed at saving the firm's operations in ScotlandSportLIVEScotland face Ivory Coast in friendly - build-up & radio coverageWatch BBC Scotland coverage, listen to Sportsound commentary and follow live text updates and in-play clips as Scotland face Ivory Coast in Liverpool.Are Scotland really going to name 55 players in World Cup squad?Steve Clarke has disclosed he must submit a provisional 55-man Scotland squad for the World Cup. 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