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Serial sex offender Iain Packer was jailed for life after being found guilty of strangling the 27-year-old in 2005.
A fatal accident inquiry concludes that Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, may not have died if reasonable precautions had been taken.
Susan Sergison, 78, died after being found with serious injuries in Hamilton on Wednesday.
BBC Weather Watchers have been busy gathering images of the week's dramatic skies.
Serial sex offender Graham McGill was on parole when he murdered mother-of-eleven Mary McLaughlin in 1984.
On the day a determination is due on three deaths at Polmont YOI, Scott Allan says the prison destroyed his sister.
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
The man threw himself from the balcony of the building in South Lanarkshire.
Eight people were injured when the First Bus double-decker became wedged under a railway bridge in Glasgow.
The man was taken to hospital after the collision with a blue Fiat 500 in Eaglesham on Thursday.
Malik Dunbar joined Caledonia Gladiators after being named as the suspect in a shooting in Augusta, Georgia.
It appealed against a ruling that allowed drivers who were sent fines by untracked post to overturn them.
Scottish TV and radio presenter Kirsty Young wins the right to build a holiday lodge on "wallaby island" in Loch Lomond.
Get in touch with BBC News journalists in the west of Scotland with your story ideas.
A magic trick featuring a bottle of malt whisky and a poker face helped Alex Ferguson hoodwink one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.
Scotch and Wry began in 1977 as a one off special, starring actor and entertainer Rikki Fulton.
In just three years, PRTY has grown from hosting small gatherings to organising sell-out raves across Europe.
Celebrating a hundred years of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland?s most beloved comic actors.
What is behind the rise in alcohol-related deaths from liver disease among women under 40?
The inspirational story of Simple Minds, Scotland's biggest band.
Alistair Heather explores the richness of modern Scots language poetry.
Celtic's Anthony Stokes feels he is making up for lost time after netting three goals in his last four appearances.
Manager Stuart McCall says that he expects to sign a new contract at Motherwell very soon.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon highlights the character shown by scorer Efe Ambrose in the 6-2 rout of Dundee United.
Manager Kenny Shiels is full of praise for hat-trick hero Paul Heffernan after Kilmarnock's 3-0 win at Hearts.
St Mirren manager Danny Lennon is left frustrated after a below-par display by his team leads to a home defeat by Hibs.
Kris Commons and Anthony Stokes each score twice as Celtic rout Dundee United and stretch their SPL advantage.
Michael Higdon scores twice as Motherwell leapfrog Inverness CT into second place in the Scottish Premier League.
Paul Heffernan scores all three goals as Kilmarnock claim their third straight win against Hearts this season.
A second-half penalty from Leigh Griffiths earned Hibs the points in an uninspiring match at St Mirren Park.
Steven May scores twice as Hamilton claim a draw against First Division bottom club Airdrie United.
First Division leaders Morton maintain their eight-point advantage over Partick Thistle by coming from two goals down to draw with the Jags.
Brian Graham nets a last-minute winner as Raith Rovers end a run of three straight defeats by beating Dumbarton.
Michael Moffat scores a hat-trick as Ayr United comfortably beat Second Division bottom club Albion Rovers.
Leaders Rangers strengthen their grip on the Third Division with a very comfortable victory away to Clyde.
Queens's Park come from behind to beat nine-man Berwick Rangers in the Scottish Third Division.
Denis Law is hailed as one of Scotland's greatest ever players after he died on Friday.
Scotland and Manchester United legend Denis Law had elegance, charisma and courage. He was a total footballer and a giant of the game, writes Tom English.
Serial sex offender Iain Packer was jailed for life after being found guilty of strangling the 27-year-old in 2005.
The A90 was closed for about 13 hours after a crash invovling a car and an HGV near Cruden Bay on Friday.
Singer Ross Wilson performs as Blue Rose Code and has released six studio albums.
Friends of the latest banished player had no idea they were close to the next big stars of the show.
The death of football legend Denis Law and cell death families' call for a law change make the headlines.
BBC Weather Watchers have been busy gathering images of the week's dramatic skies.
Susan Sergison, 78, died after being found with serious injuries in Hamilton on Wednesday.
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - part of a set of triplets - disappeared during cold Aberdeen weather.
A fatal accident inquiry concludes that Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, may not have died if reasonable precautions had been taken.
A Scottish nurse, who is receiving an OBE, has described his experience saving the life of a three-year-old child whilst working in Gaza.
