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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:44:33 GMT
One 'stabbed' and Kilmarnock hospital locked down following 'serious incidents'
Police say three 'serious' incidents in Kilmarnock - including one at Crosshouse hospital - may be linked.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:53 GMT
Covid-19: Minister defends UK hotel quarantine plan
The government is in talks with hotels to secure thousands of rooms for new quarantine rules from 15 February.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:30:13 GMT
Scotland's papers: Vaccine rollout and hospital locked down
The Covid vaccine rollout and police incident at Crosshouse hospital make the front pages of Scotland's papers.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:10:13 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Deadline arrives for over-80s to get first vaccine
The Scottish government said all those aged 80 and over should have received their first dose by Friday.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:29:07 GMT
Rescue of trapped drivers amid heavy snowfalls
About 20 vehicles became stuck in snow on the A835 in the Highlands following heavy snow on Thursday.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:17:03 GMT
Covid in Scotland: An intensive care night shift 10 months on
BBC Scotland returns to the ICU at Hairmyres to see how the staff are coping after almost a year of Covid.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:11:23 GMT
Will Edinburgh's Old Town be changed by lockdown?
Scotland's second national lockdown has once again left Edinburgh's historic Old Town free of tourists.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:18:27 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Public gives verdict on lockdown policing
Scotland's deputy chief constable lifts the lid on pandemic policing after more than 30,000 people rated the force.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:19:02 GMT
'No evidence' of fraud in Dumfries and Galloway Council loss-making roads contract
A probe rules out corruption in the deal which delivered a multi-million pound deficit for a council.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:20:01 GMT
Coul Links: New plans for golf course in Sutherland
The proposals come a year after previous plans for a course in the area of dunes were refused permission.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:34:39 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Ray of sunshine' from latest figures
The percentage of people testing positive for the virus falls to its lowest rate for more than a month.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:58:07 GMT
'No criminal conduct' in Rangers probe, says Crown Office
Five men including the club's former chief executive and two administrators faced charges that were later dropped.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:05:48 GMT
Boiler house demolished at Longannet in Fife in controlled explosion
Charges were used to bring down the boiler house at the site of Scotland's last coal-fired power station.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:03:01 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:22:52 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How many people have been vaccinated?
Information and analysis of weekly coronavirus vaccination figures from Public Health Scotland.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:48:22 GMT
Covid vaccine: Will Scotland have enough time to meet jabs target?
Scotland opens new mass vaccination centres as it aims to protect the oldest and most vulnerable from Covid illness.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:24:47 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How will the phased return to school work?
BBC Scotland has rounded up what we know so far about how the return to the classroom will be rolled out.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:56:38 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Families remember loved ones lost to coronavirus
As the Covid death toll continues to rise, we share tributes to some of those who have lost their lives to the virus.

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:35:53 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How gaming helps people connect during lockdown
Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:11:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland data: What's happening in the community?
BBC Scotland's Marc Ellison examines the latest data to find out how coronavirus is affecting neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:45:36 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Peacetime excess deaths highest since 1891
Peacetime excess deaths for 2020 were the highest in Scotland since 1891, official figures show.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:34:34 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The six new lockdown rules
Nicola Sturgeon announces the areas where restrictions will be tightened in Scotland from Saturday.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:28:15 GMT
Covid in Scotland: When will I be vaccinated against the virus?
Scotland's vaccination programme has moved up a gear - but when will you receive a jab?

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:41:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How do the rules compare to last year?
Some restrictions have been tightened amid concerns the "stay at home" message has not had the same impact.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:05:37 GMT
Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made?

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:05:43 GMT
Is Scotland 'picking up pace' on vaccinations?
Fewer elderly people in the community have been immunised, but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:23:19 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Are cases high in your community?
Do you know how Covid-19 is spreading in your community? Public Health Scotland is providing more detail about the pandemic.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:53:02 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where will I get my vaccine?
More than 1,000 locations across Scotland will be used for the community vaccination programme.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:14:31 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the latest lockdown rules?
Scotland is heading into a new coronavirus lockdown - what are the rules in your area?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:46:07 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Parents' verdicts on week one of home-schooling
The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:52:16 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Charity sees more people with late cancer diagnoses
Cancer Support Scotland says these people will die sooner because services were paused during last year's lockdown.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:08:17 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Closed ski resorts have 'best snow in years'
Despite the most magnificent conditions in 11 years, the slopes remain closed because of lockdown.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:37:26 GMT
Scottish Labour leader contest: Do you have a question?
The candidates vying to take over from Richard Leonard will be taking part in a television debate next week.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:07:45 GMT
Covid: 'Never apart' Camelon couple reunited after hospital stays
Jim and May Tierney, who married in 1961, were kept apart in hospital after both contracting Covid.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:23:17 GMT
Aged 17 and getting paid to watch football all day
Ashwin Raman lives in India and has been working for Dundee United since 2019.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:07:56 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How much longer will lockdown last?
Multiple factors will determine when an easing of restrictions comes, from vaccine effectiveness to hospital admissions rates.

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 23:15:45 GMT
Ambulance crews under strain but worse was avoided
BBC Scotland spends the day with an ambulance crew who say that Covid has increased pressure but they are coping.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:45:06 GMT
Humpback whale spotted feeding in the Firth of Forth
Local photographer Greg MacVean managed to get a shot from a boat on Sunday of its tail breaching the water.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:43:19 GMT
Longannet Power Station boiler house demolished in controlled explosion
The boiler house of what was once Europe's largest coal-fired power station is demolished.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:12:09 GMT
Covid: 'Never apart' Camelon couple reunited after hospital stays
Jim and May Tierney, who married in 1961, were kept apart in hospital after both contracting Covid.

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:23:29 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Snow impact on vaccinations 'concerning'
The first minister says plans will be in place to ensure vaccinations continue amid a warning of heavy snow.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:01:32 GMT
Rescue operation to secure drilling ship
Tugs and lifeboats were deployed after a drilling ship broke free from moorings off the coast of North Ayrshire.

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:18:44 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The impact on one oil and gas worker
Oil worker Wullie Kirkcaldy outlines how he has struggled through the pandemic after losing his job.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:41:14 GMT
England v Scotland: Finn Russell can make difference in Six Nations - Adam Hastings
Scotland's forwards must give Finn Russell the platform to "open his box of tricks" if Gregor Townsend's men are to beat England, says Adam Hastings.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 07:43:08 GMT
Australian Open 2021: Jamie Murray on Melbourne life, quarantine & Football Manager
British doubles player Jamie Murray on Melbourne life, further concern about the Australian Open this week and his obsession with Football Manager.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:16:30 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Dundee United, Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup will be played to finish, Celtic to fight diving charge for striker, Kilmarnock candidates revealed...



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