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Body found in search for missing scallop diver who vanished off Scots coast
Missing people
The discovery was made on Friday.
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Director of ‘mesmerising’ Saoirse Ronan drama spills on ‘improvised’ film set on the Orkney Islands
Orkney
One of the best films of the year was filmed in one of the most remote parts of the UK and features an incredible performance from Irish star Saoirse Ronan
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Snow chaos hits Scotland's roads as temperatures plummet
Weather
An official weather alert lasts until December 4 at 10am.
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Central Scotland set for freezing temperatures as Met Office issues weather warning
Weather
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for icy conditions as a cold snap gets set to hit much of Scotland.
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Missing scallop diver vanishes near Orkney as specialist cops join search
Orkney
The man, a commercial scallop diver, was reported missing while working off an uninhabited island.
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People on Carer’s Allowance due to receive an extra £288 payment before this weekend
Benefits
More than 80,000 people will receive the Carer Support Allowance in addition to their benefit payment.
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Students from King's former school live off-grid on uninhabited Scots island to help restore infrastructure
Schools
Sixth formers from Gordonstoun in Elgin, Moray, spent more than a week living in an abandoned house on the island of Swona.
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Devastated family of Claire Fraser raise £10k to repatriate body back home to Orkney
Orkney
Claire had struggled to come to terms with her brother William's slaying.
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Searches ongoing for missing diver who vanished off Scots coast 24 hours ago
Coastguard
Emergency services were called to Scapa Flow in Orkney after the alarm was raised at around 2.30pm on Wednesday.
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Double tragedy as student takes own life after brother stabbed to death by uncle
Orkney
"Claire had struggled terribly after her big brother William was brutally murdered in June 2022."
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Scotland's 'oldest town' that was once called Muckness with fascinating history
History
While Edinburgh is currently celebrating its 900th birthday, there is one town in Scotland that is said to have a history going back much further in time than the capital.
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Pensioners in 13 council areas can apply for new benefit worth up to £434 each month from March
Benefits
Pension Age Disability Payment is already available to claim in Argyll and Bute, Highland, Aberdeen City, Orkney and Shetland.
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Schools closed across Scotland as snow hits and temperatures plummet
Schools
A winter blast has hit Scotland with temperatures plummeting below freezing.
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Killer who beat Scots backpacker to death with baseball bat denied parole for fifth time
Prisons
Jahche Broughton was just 14 when he brutally beat Karen Aim, from Orkney, to death with a baseball bat in 2008.
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Perth set for big freeze as Met Office issues weather warning for snow and ice
Perth
The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning for snow and ice and have urged residents and commuters to take caution.
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Met Office issue yellow warning for Scotland as snow and ice to hit today
Weather
The weather alert comes into force from 4pm until 11am tomorrow.
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Popular Orkney distillery launches new cafe and bar amid whisky expansion
Orkney
The family-owned Deerness Distillery on the Orkney Islands has just launched its new Dashing Deer Kitchen & Bar, where visitors can chow down on seasonal locally sourced dishes.
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No face-to-face assessments for new benefit replacing Attendance Allowance
Benefits
Pension Age Disability Payment will replace the DWP benefit for nearly 144,000 people in Scotland.
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Pensioners making a claim for new health benefit this month to receive bonus payment
Benefits
Pension Age Disability Payment has now replaced Attendance Allowance in five council areas across Scotland.
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People on State Pension, PIP and other benefits due one-off DWP payment next month
Benefits
People on devolved benefits will also receive the Christmas Bonus if they are eligible during the qualifying week in December.
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Check for annual Council Tax discount of up to £800 and backdated payment from local council 
Council Tax
If you do not qualify for a Council Tax bill reduction, you might be able to change how often you pay.
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People on Attendance Allowance in Scotland due to move to new health benefit from early next year
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is set to end in Scotland by the end of 2025.
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New devolved payment replaces claims for Carer’s Allowance for people across Scotland
Benefits
Carer Support Payment is only available in Scotland and is worth £81.90 each week.
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NHS Scotland looking for Scots to relocate to Orkney with salaries up to £56,000
Orkney
At the moment, NHS Scotland is currently hiring a number of positions on Orkney — and it could be the perfect opportunity to get away from all the hustle and bustle.
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