A former British detective, who's been in close contact with Jay Slater's family, believes he's uncovered important information about the 19-year-old's disappearance in Tenerife. Alan Jenkins has the latest.

"We're just going to keep losing people" Scotland's battle to reduce the number of drug-related deaths received a setback today, as new figures show the problem is getting worse. NatRecordsScot | Davy Shanks

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Our story tonight as Scotland’s biggest council fails homeless people. We witness a call showing Glasgow City Council is breaking the law. Scotland’s FM John Swinney says he’s “disappointed” at the news. Here’s our film with David Boyle on cam/edit and Christina Michaels producing.

Scotland’s local authorities are being set up to fail if they do not get the resources they need to ensure they can consistently enforce people’s housing rights. The result? 47% of Scotland’s population live in areas where the council’s homelessness service can’t cope with demand

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Todays filming at Homeless Project Scotland 🎥

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It was a Bonfire Night of disorder across parts of Edinburgh yesterday evening. Riot officers clashed with groups of young people throwing fireworks, bricks and bottles. 5 News' Alan Jenkins reports.

"Trust me, it is absolutely freezing!" Our reporter Alan Jenkins is feeling the chill from Aberdeenshire, as northern Scotland recorded its coldest early winter night since 1998.

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Scotland is forecast to bear the brunt of Storm Bert, as police are urging people not to travel by road at all tomorrow. 5 News' Alan Jenkins reports from Glasgow.

Our 5 News heroes of the week are Kailey and Jessica, who are raising money for more life-saving defibrillators, after their dad sadly passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest. Alan Jenkins has been to meet them.

Great to be shortlisted for an Amnesty Media Award on our film highlighting Scotland’s homeless crisis. Huge thanks to those who shared their stories—your voices matter, and this recognition is yours too.

Northern Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland have all been affected by wildfires. Alan Jenkins reports from East of Glasgow, where firefighters have been tackling the blaze.

An extreme wildfire warning is in place for most of Scotland today - after days of dry conditions fuelling fires across the UK. Galloway Forest Park, which is West of Dumfries, has been particularly badly affected. Mountain rescue teams say it's been "burnt out". Alan Jenkins

🎥 in the Costa Del Sol the last couple of days!

Campaigners have gathered outside the Scottish parliament as MSPs prepare to vote on plans to legalise assisted dying. It comes after MPs voted in favour of similar proposals for England and Wales. Alan Jenkins | #5News

“We’re really getting stonewalled” Glasgow City Council says the UK Government’s igored its calls for a pause on asylum seekers being sent to the city. It’s previously said large numbers of homeless refugees puts pressure on services.

Wildfires at Izmir Airport, Turkey