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Sun, 30 May 2021 11:23:06 GMT
'Optimism' Glasgow restrictions eased this week
The deputy first minister says he is hopeful the city will see Covid restrictions eased before the Euro 2020 tournament.

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:28:41 GMT
Dog buried alive under rocks in 'one of worst abuse cases'
Passing hillwalkers heard the collie's cries and found Jake had been deliberately buried under a pile of rocks.

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:23:31 GMT
New River Clyde rescue boat 'will bring closure to families'
Gordon Goldie joined the Glasgow Humane Society following his daughter Sarah's death

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:53:22 GMT
Scotland's papers: Covid vaccination landmark and 'exam shambles'
Confirmation that more than two million people have now had both jabs features on Scotland's front pages.

Sun, 30 May 2021 23:03:21 GMT
Metal, money, mystery: How Sanjeev Gupta built his empire
The UK helped metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta save the country's last smelter. It was a lucrative deal.

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:19:58 GMT
Fog forces Coastguard helicopter to land on road at Aberdeen beachfront
The rescue helicopter involved in an urgent transfer was unable to land at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Sun, 30 May 2021 12:26:03 GMT
SNP finance boss Douglas Chapman quits over 'lack of information'
MP Douglas Chapman resigns after claiming he was not given enough information to do the job.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:10:34 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:44:21 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Scotland passes two million vaccinations milestone
The latest figures show more than two million Scots are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:33:28 GMT
Climber airlifted following serious injury in Cairngorms
A climber is airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in the Cairngorms about six miles north of Braemar.

Sun, 30 May 2021 07:11:09 GMT
Scottish toy designer Amy Corbett built dream career from Lego
Amy Corbett turned her childhood passion for creating into a design job and a US TV role as a 'brickmaster' judge.

Sun, 30 May 2021 07:10:52 GMT
Covid in Scotland: More than 1,000 coronavirus-related attacks on police
Police Scotland say the assaults involved spitting, coughing or were otherwise linked to the virus.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:35:49 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What level is your area in?
Most Scottish councils are now in level two where outdoor socialising can move inside.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:59:40 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?
The next phase of lockdown easing will see people meeting up indoors. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:58:53 GMT
Covid-19: Five ways to make hugging safer, from the experts
Millions of people will be able to hug loved ones again from Monday. But can you minimise the risk?

Wed, 12 May 2021 05:12:54 GMT
Long Covid: Major study into the long term impact launched in Scotland
Every adult who tested positive for the virus will be asked to tell researchers how it affected their life.

Tue, 11 May 2021 14:10:52 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Some quarantine-free foreign travel from 17 May
From 17 May, people going to countries on the approved "green list" will not need to quarantine on their return.

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:32:16 GMT
Covid: What's the state of the outbreak in Scotland?
More Covid restrictions are due to be eased in Scotland, but has the decline in cases been slowing?

Tue, 11 May 2021 10:33:06 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Variant detected in Highlands cluster
A small number of cases in Grantown-on-Spey involve a variant which is not one of the main strains in the UK.

Fri, 28 May 2021 22:01:53 GMT
Is Kintyre's 'Route 66' the next road to recovery?
K66 is being promoted as a new scenic route on and around the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll.

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:53:29 GMT
Wanted: Caretaker to look after uninhabited Scottish island
Isle Martin in Wester Ross needs someone to keep the island ready to welcome visitors from June until September.

Fri, 28 May 2021 21:54:50 GMT
'I lost millions through cryptocurrency addiction'
Jake got addicted to trading cryptocurrency and lost more than £1m of money that was not his.

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:55:34 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Police reveal excuses for travel ban breaches
Internal police reports seen by BBC Scotland reveal why many people broke coronavirus travel restrictions.

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:07:01 GMT
Kate wears pink for girl who wanted to meet princess
Mila, who is undergoing chemotherapy for leukaemia, had spoken to the duchess in a previous phone call.

Thu, 27 May 2021 06:11:26 GMT
'I pictured my son's drowning on my charity swim'
A woman, whose son drowned on holiday, tells how the open water challenge stirred up panic attacks and flashbacks.

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:21:49 GMT
First woman appointed Scotland's Astronomer Royal
Prof Catherine Heymans says she wants to use the title to encourage people to develop passion for science.

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:55:04 GMT
Why do the SNP and Greens want to do a deal?
What could Nicola Sturgeon's deal with the Greens look like, and what's in it for each party?

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:57:41 GMT
Scottish architect reveals plans for world’s second-tallest tower
The Kettle Collective reveals plans for one of the world's tallest buildings to be built in Russia.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:51 GMT
Covid: 'The horror of laying everyone off made me sick'
Company bosses and managers talk about the impact of the pandemic on their mental health.

Tue, 25 May 2021 06:01:33 GMT
Wind power: Go Forth and multiply
Offshore wind is picking up speed as an engineering project to rival North Sea oil and gas.

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:56:16 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What's happening with this year's school 'exams'?
Formal exams have been replaced this year by teacher judgement backed up by assessment.

Mon, 24 May 2021 14:43:15 GMT
What are the roles of Scotland's lord advocate, and do they clash?
Scotland needs a new lord advocate - what are the roles of the top law officer, and what challenges could they face?

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:56:40 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Glasgow cases high but 'signs of progress'
The first minister says there are signs targeted public health measures may mean Glasgow can move down to level two restrictions.

Fri, 28 May 2021 11:02:52 GMT
Wildfire tackled near Glenfinnan Viaduct
A large wildfire near the Glenfinnan Viaduct has been extinguished by firefighters and a helicopter, which waterbombed the flames.

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:33:08 GMT
'This is biggest scandal of the devolution era'
The first minister is challenged to take responsibility for the failure to contact the family of a dead child after a hospital infections "scandal".

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:45:48 GMT
Sir Mick Jagger and Sting support Glasgow fundraising concert
The stars sent messages as pupils performed in memory of classmate Daniel Caplan, who died from a rare brain tumour.

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:15:33 GMT
Josh Taylor: 'I'm here but my belts are in Dallas'
Returning boxing hero Josh Taylor has arrived in Scotland to a hero's welcome, but without his belts.

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:23:27 GMT
Jack Hendry: Celtic centre-half's future uncertain after Oostende loan ahead of Euros
Jack Hendry goes into the Euro 2020 finals with Scotland still not knowing where he will be playing his football at the competition's end.

Mon, 31 May 2021 06:52:35 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Hibs, Postecoglou, Howe, Griffiths, Nisbet, Dykes, Veerman, Dundee, McCowan, Murray, Kilmarnock, St Mirren, Ayr
Hibernian reportedly remain keen on Celtic's Leigh Griffiths as Atalanta make a move for Rangers-linked Joey Veerman.

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:27:17 GMT
Ange Postecoglou: 'It's his way or the highway' - Ryan McGowan on Celtic target
Celtic target Ange Postecoglou is a "meticulous" manager with great motivational skills and an appetite for attacking football, says Australia international Ryan McGowan.

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:26:11 GMT
Celtic and Glasgow City take title to last day with Rangers left to chase second
The race for the SWPL title goes to the final weekend, but it is now down to a two-horse race between Glasgow City and Celtic.

Sun, 30 May 2021 16:31:00 GMT
Ross Murdoch targets 'lifetime best' for Olympic final dream
Swimming in an Olympic final would be a "dream come true" for Ross Murdoch, but the Scot realises he may need the best performance of his career to get there.



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