:00:00. > :00:13.A court has heard how a 16-year-old boy accused of fatally stabbing
:00:14. > :00:16.a teenager at an Aberdeen school wiped blood off his hands
:00:17. > :00:21.Bailey Gwynne died after being stabbed at the school in October.
:00:22. > :00:23.The accused, who can't be identified for legal
:00:24. > :00:31.Steven Duff reports from the High Court in Aberdeen.
:00:32. > :00:35.An emotional day for the family of Bailey Gwynne as they heard more
:00:36. > :00:40.details of the battle to save the 16-year-old's life.
:00:41. > :00:43.The trial has already heard how he died after suffering a single
:00:44. > :00:49.Paramedic Gary Gillespie told how he found Bailey lying
:00:50. > :01:08.He described him as the palest person he had ever seen.
:01:09. > :01:10.Mr Gillespie said as well as looking very pale,
:01:11. > :01:16.He had a wound and signs of a catastrophic loss of blood.
:01:17. > :01:19.Resuscitation attempts continued until they reached
:01:20. > :01:26.Asked if there was anything more that could have been done,
:01:27. > :01:31.In the immediate aftermath of the incident, the 16-year-old boy
:01:32. > :01:34.who was accused of murdering Bailey Gwynne, whom we cannot name
:01:35. > :01:36.for legal reasons, was taken to the headteacher's office.
:01:37. > :01:46.Soon, two police officers arrived and the accused was handcuffed.
:01:47. > :01:49.The accused is reported to have asked if he was dead.
:01:50. > :01:59.He said it was just a moment of anger.
:02:00. > :02:11.The deputy headteacher was with the accused after the stabbing.
:02:12. > :02:16.A number of child witnesses told they saw the accused with a knife
:02:17. > :02:21.One friend of the accused said he didn't believe he was the type
:02:22. > :02:23.of person to engage in violent activity with weapons.
:02:24. > :02:25.A difficult day of evidence for Bailey Gwynne's family.
:02:26. > :02:33.The accused denies murder and other charges of possessing weapons.
:02:34. > :02:37.The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, wants to increase council tax
:02:38. > :02:40.for those in the most expensive houses if the SNP wins the Holyrood
:02:41. > :02:46.The Conservatives said it was right to keep the council tax.
:02:47. > :02:50.But Labour said the SNP was breaking a promise to scrap it.
:02:51. > :02:56.Here's our political correspondent, Glenn Campbell.
:02:57. > :03:01.Nicola Sturgeon's proposed changes to council tax that should bring
:03:02. > :03:04.in an extra ?100 million a year for schools.
:03:05. > :03:07.Those living in the highest value houses in Scotland will pay more.
:03:08. > :03:31.There will be exemptions for those on low incomes,
:03:32. > :03:39.We are bringing changes to council tax in, asking those who live
:03:40. > :03:42.in more expensive houses to pay more.
:03:43. > :03:45.The vast majority of people will not pay any more as a result of these
:03:46. > :03:52.changes, and those with the lowest incomes will pay less.
:03:53. > :03:55.There was a time when the SNP wanted to abolish council tax rather
:03:56. > :04:03.But, after nine years in power, they have decided to keep it
:04:04. > :04:12.after all and to try and make it a bit fairer.
:04:13. > :04:15.I think we accept the principle that those in large properties
:04:16. > :04:20.But we have to be careful that we are not making more
:04:21. > :04:21.expensive properties more unaffordable.
:04:22. > :04:24.Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP have won not one but two elections
:04:25. > :04:26.on a promise to abolish the council tax.
:04:27. > :04:34.The only thing they have abolished is the council tax freeze.
:04:35. > :04:36.If the SNP avoids rejection at the election, the freeze
:04:37. > :04:47.That would let councils raise more by putting up tax
:04:48. > :04:51.Any increases would be capped at 3% by the Scottish Government.
:04:52. > :04:54.The SNP seem more determined to take control away from local
:04:55. > :05:00.They think they know best in this place over my shoulder.
:05:01. > :05:02.I think local communities know better.
:05:03. > :05:14.We believe in autonomy and strengthening local democracy.
:05:15. > :05:16.We believe that means giving the powers to raise money
:05:17. > :05:26.In future, councils may be able to tax derelict
:05:27. > :05:31.A reformed council tax that makes those in bigger houses pay a bit
:05:32. > :05:37.more is the centrepiece of the SNP's plan.
:05:38. > :05:40.The SNP plan to reform council tax isn't as radical as some
:05:41. > :05:43.Back in 2007, the party planned to replace the tax entirely,
:05:44. > :05:50.And last year, a major report examined several alternatives.
:05:51. > :05:53.As our local Government correspondent, Jamie McIvor reports,
:05:54. > :06:07.those who'd wanted big changes are disappointed.
:06:08. > :06:10.Council tax helps pay for all sorts of services such as this gym.
:06:11. > :06:13.Whether it should be reformed or replaced has exercised
:06:14. > :06:17.The SNP is proposing something well short of the radical change that
:06:18. > :06:22.The body that represents most councils isn't happy.
:06:23. > :06:26.I am really surprised there has been so little announced.
:06:27. > :06:29.From the point of view of adjusting the bands, it is tinkering
:06:30. > :06:41.If it is to deliver equality, that could have been done a number
:06:42. > :06:45.Last year, a Commission set up by the Government and Cosla studied
:06:46. > :06:57.The recommendations were not binding but some are still surprised
:06:58. > :06:59.that the changes have not been bolder.
:07:00. > :07:02.It did a good job, collected vast amounts of information and evidence,
:07:03. > :07:09.consulted with people around Scotland, and concluded that,
:07:10. > :07:12.although they didn't come up with a specific,
:07:13. > :07:20.What we have is the council tax with a few bells and whistles on it.
:07:21. > :07:24.The SNP says the money raised will go on education,
:07:25. > :07:26.maybe helping the children here when they are older.
:07:27. > :07:28.Most people will not pay significantly more council tax under
:07:29. > :07:32.The bigger impact will be on those who live in more
:07:33. > :07:39.Any pressure on the budget will be difficult.
:07:40. > :07:41.At the same time, we appreciate that the councils have been
:07:42. > :07:47.I don't have a problem paying tax, but I think that everything
:07:48. > :07:56.When it comes to big change, they say, no pain, no gain.
:07:57. > :08:00.Is reforming the council tax an easy option or is it the better one?
:08:01. > :08:05.Voters get their say in May's elections.
:08:06. > :08:12.UK measures to combat terrorism make it more difficult for Muslim leaders
:08:13. > :08:15.to tackle extremism in their communities.
:08:16. > :08:17.That's according to the Muslim Council of Scotland.
:08:18. > :08:19.It says the measures prevent people speaking openly and honestly
:08:20. > :08:24.At an event in Glasgow today, the organisation discussed
:08:25. > :08:26.the threat posed by violent extremism and how to engage
:08:27. > :08:32.To football, and in the Scottish Premiership tonight,
:08:33. > :08:34.Aberdeen closed to gap to Celtic at the top of the league
:08:35. > :08:39.Celtic were left frustrated after Ronny Deila's side drew 0-0
:08:40. > :08:44.Aberdeen defeated Dundee United 1-0 at Tannadice after a header by Simon
:08:45. > :08:48.In the other Premiership game, Partick Thistle defeated
:08:49. > :08:54.Callum Booth and Steven Lawless put the away side in front,
:08:55. > :09:00.before Chris Kane pulled a goal back for the Saints.
:09:01. > :09:03.Andy Murray says parenthood has been great - and hopes it can
:09:04. > :09:07.have a beneficial impact on his sporting career.
:09:08. > :09:10.The world number two returns to action in the next few days,
:09:11. > :09:14.following the birth of his daughter Sophia last month.
:09:15. > :09:18.He'll play for Team GB against Japan in the Davis Cup but it seems
:09:19. > :09:20.whatever happens, he won't lose any sleep over the outcome.
:09:21. > :09:29.He looks the same but since we last saw him on court, Andy Murray has
:09:30. > :09:31.changed a little, he is now a father.
:09:32. > :09:34.I hope that I can continue to train hard and be motivated
:09:35. > :09:42.I hope it has a positive impact but if not, that is fine, as well.
:09:43. > :09:46.Fatherhood had an impact on the 1980s star, John McEnroe.
:09:47. > :09:49.He did not win another grand slam after becoming a dad.
:09:50. > :09:52.Perhaps that was down to sleep deprivation,
:09:53. > :09:58.which usually accompanies being a parent.
:09:59. > :10:00.These researchers at Stirling University are exploring
:10:01. > :10:03.the impact of a lack of sleep on sporting performance.
:10:04. > :10:12.There has also been a recent study, a few years ago, that says it
:10:13. > :10:20.They did a study looking at tennis players, they sleep restricted them,
:10:21. > :10:22.they found that the tennis serve was not as accurate
:10:23. > :10:28.Nothing wrong with Stuart Hogg's reactions against Italy
:10:29. > :10:42.Look at the deftness of touch from to set up
:10:43. > :10:51.I think that I have improved a little, you do not want to let
:10:52. > :10:58.I play for him as much as anyone else.
:10:59. > :11:00.It is always thinking, what would Archie think?
:11:01. > :11:02.I think I have become a little more professional.
:11:03. > :11:05.That sporting father has some advice for this one,
:11:06. > :11:06.where getting a good nights sleep is concerned.
:11:07. > :11:09.If you smell a dirty nappy, pass it to the missus!
:11:10. > :11:11.Perhaps that is a strategy employed by Novak Djokovic.
:11:12. > :11:15.The best tennis player in the world has won four of 11 grand slam titles
:11:16. > :11:37.Here is the weather. They cold a few days coming up. Tonight mainly dry
:11:38. > :11:45.apart from a few showers. The Met office has a yellow be where warning
:11:46. > :11:51.for widespread ice away from coastal areas and in the far north. One or
:11:52. > :12:01.two showers in the East but predominantly dry. Cold first thing.
:12:02. > :12:12.Wintry showers over higher ground in the north. Brisk north winds.
:12:13. > :12:15.Elsewhere a lot of dry weather with spells of sunshine. Perhaps more
:12:16. > :12:20.cloud in Eastern areas in the afternoon. Rain pushing into
:12:21. > :12:29.Northern Ireland shooting the day and into south-west England. If you
:12:30. > :12:38.showers clinging to Eastern coastal areas. One or two showers clinging
:12:39. > :12:45.to Eastern extremities. Elsewhere for the afternoon are lot of dry
:12:46. > :12:50.weather. Lighter winds. Further wintry showers across northern
:12:51. > :12:56.Scotland. This band of rain clips the south-west of tomorrow evening.
:12:57. > :13:03.Fairly widespread ice risk tomorrow night. Winds swing into the
:13:04. > :13:06.Fairly widespread ice risk tomorrow north-east. Wintry showers for the
:13:07. > :13:17.north at the weekend. Brisk winds and coastal areas. Some went to
:13:18. > :13:18.showers. Best of the sunshine and the West.
:13:19. > :13:24.Our next update is during Breakfast at 6.25 tomorrow morning.
:13:25. > :13:28.But from everyone on the late team here in Glasgow and around