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A man has died following an explosion at a recycling centre in Perth.

Plant vehicles and ground workers were digging deep this week as construction work commenced on the new £80 million Perth High School.

The latest UK Government figures suggest that almost a third of Scottish households with a prepayment meter have not yet redeemed their energy rebate vouchers. More than 867,000 vouchers were issued in Scotland under the government’s £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) between October and December last year.

Perth came together on Sunday evening to hold an emotional vigil for Brianna Ghey, the 16-year-old transgender girl from Warrington, Cheshire who was killed on February 11.

Environmental concerns have been raised over the sub-standard use of wood burning stoves.

A Scottish journalist will give viewers an insight of life in Ukraine one year on since war devastated the country as part of a new BBC Scotland documentary.

The leader of Falkirk Council has paid tribute to the "incredible achievements" of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, who resigned earlier today (Wednesday).

Scottish Government’s consultation on proposals to restrict alcohol advertising, TRSNMT and Glasgow Summer Sessions – both DF events – have been named as examples in the section about advertising and promotion at non-sporting events.However, the consultation states: “Although there is strong academic evidence looking at the nature and extent of sports sponsorship in Scotland, as well as the impact sports sponsorship has generally, the extent and impact of sponsorship of non-sporting events has not been researched.”DF chief executive Geoff Ellis has said that the changes would “harm the Scottish economy, harm Scottish artists, harm Scottish businesses, reduce tourism and leave Scotland in a weakened position.”He also added that there would likely be job losses, with ticket prices increasing and music fans heading south instead as a result.In a letter to Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport, Ellis wrote (via The Glasgow Times): “This letter is not intended to ignore or try to dismiss the fact that there are problem drinkers in Scotland. Rather, it is to implore the Scottish Government not to pursue the misguided proposal to ban all forms of alcohol marketing sponsorship.”He continued: “A proposed restriction on alcohol sponsorship and advertising will be nothing short of disastrous for Scotland’s live music industry.

A Perth businessman is trying to arrange for aid collections for Turkey to be left at his city kebab shop.

This half-term The Real Mary King's Close in Edinburgh is offering special lantern-led tours.

Come Dine With Me is on the hunt for Scots to take part in a new series as it heads to Glasgow.

Sam Heughan was spotted taking part at a fitness event in Glasgow on Saturday while enjoying a day off ahead of Outlander's season seven premiere later this year.

A Scots member of a far-right online group shared a video on how to make a replica sub-machine gun.

Police have launched an investigation after two school pupils were attacked in Perth on Friday afternoon.

Among the most beautiful and lesser known islands in the Scottish Hebrides is the Isle of Eigg.

A growing Perthshire home improvement firm has sealed an exclusive partnership with a major kitchen manufacturer – as it announces a six-figure investment in its business.

Historic visitor sites popular with tourists are set to close on Wednesday across Scotland due to strikes.

A Perth family who were forced to leave their home when it flooded in September are still unable to return home, a meeting to discuss the recurring issues heard.

A crackdown on drugs being smuggled into Perth Prison was launched by police.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is working with local businesses to review their fire safety measures after a fatal fire which killed three people and a dog.