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Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:56:51 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon to announce decision on restrictions
The First Minister will confirm whether Scotland's levels will be changed on 19 July as planned.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:56:42 GMT
£12.5m grant for Cairngorms climate emergency projects
The National Lottery award will help plant trees, restore peatland and improve sustainable transport.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:39:32 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Don't delay freedom day' and caution pleas
The front pages feature conflicting calls for lockdown easing to proceed as planned and for a delay to allow more vaccination.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:36:03 GMT
Glasgow University students 'let down' over sexual harassment reports
Women who allege they were victims of sexual misconduct at Glasgow University say they feel let down.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:20:27 GMT
Woman named after fatal road crash near Nairn
Kelly Smith, 41, died when her car crashed on the A96 four miles east of Nairn.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:07:49 GMT
Seven-year-old girl sexually assaulted at Broughty Ferry play park
Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Broughty Ferry on Saturday evening.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:35:15 GMT
Are European 'Aires' the answer to Scotland's dirty campers?
The French-style sites with basic facilities for motorhomes are popping up across Scotland.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:47:46 GMT
Willie Rennie to stand down as Scottish Lib Dem leader
One of Scotland's longest serving party leaders says it is time for "a fresh face".

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 22:56:53 GMT
Stena Line: Fire onboard Cairnryan to Belfast ferry
The small blaze in the engine room of the Superfast VIII was extinguished on Monday night.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:29:09 GMT
NHS Forth Valley staff say they worked under 'culture of fear'
Hospital staff in Falkirk told an independent review they faced humiliation and were afraid to report mistakes.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:12:26 GMT
'Renewed hope' for justice in Emma Caldwell case
Margaret Caldwell met with Scotland's new lord advocate, 16 years after the murder of her daughter.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:54:15 GMT
Long Covid: Early findings bring hope for diagnostic tests
Scientists say early research findings could lead to a diagnostic test for those with long-term symptoms.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:41:48 GMT
Scottish mesh patients can have corrective surgery in US and England
The Scottish government will pay for the operations and travel to clinics in Missouri and Bristol in south west England.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:30:58 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:10:46 GMT
What happened to Scotland's 'free from Covid' hopes?
In summer 2020, there was talk of being "not far away" from eliminating the virus. That did not happen, but is there still cause for optimism?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:11:33 GMT
Does political pressure shape pandemic decisions?
With Scotland and England on the road out of lockdown, does political pressure encourage a "four nation" approach?

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:20:09 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Can rising Edinburgh cases be explained?
Scotland's capital has seen positive coronavirus cases reach unprecedented levels in the last two weeks. So, why might that be?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:49:18 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Do I need a vaccine certificate to travel?
The documents could be used in an international vaccine passport programme enabling foreign travel.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:02:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Can we stop worrying about high case numbers?
As vaccination reduces serious illness from Covid-19, the Scottish government is changing its strategy.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:43:58 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?
The next phase of lockdown easing will see larger groups meeting. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:30:06 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What level is your area in?
Many Scottish council areas saw restrictions ease earlier this month, but some remained at the same level.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:57:50 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Recorded cases in children reach highest level
The number of weekly cases among 0-14 year olds is now higher than in early January, figures show.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:49:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What will the next few months be like?
Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:45:26 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Answers to your questions
Some of the most recent answers to your questions about the pandemic in Scotland.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:43:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Ten ways crime changed during the pandemic
Shoplifting slumped but assaults on police officers went up during a "unique year" for crime levels in Scotland.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:35:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: When will we know if the vaccination programme is working?
The link between Covid cases and hospital admissions seems to be weakening - but when will we know for sure?

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:11:30 GMT
The Scottish spaceman piloting Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic flight
David Mackay was chief pilot for the test mission on board Virgin Galactic's Unity rocket plane.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:23:12 GMT
Is a new oil field climate change hypocrisy?
As Glasgow prepares to host the COP26 climate summit, a new oil field west of Shetland could get the green light.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:11:03 GMT
Outlander star Sam Heughan funds Scottish drama scholarship
Sam Heughan has created a scholarship and scriptwriting competition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:31:39 GMT
How cattle are helping rare butterflies to thrive at Mabie Forest
Pearl-bordered fritillary numbers are rising at one site - with some unusual assistance.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:35:33 GMT
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says now is 'natural time' to go
After 10 years in charge of his party the Scottish Liberal Democrats' Willie Rennie is quitting the role.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:03:56 GMT
Mesh implant sufferer 'overwhelmed' by US surgery news
A woman who suffered debilitating pain from a mesh implant 15 years ago is "overwhelmed" at news she can have it removed at a clinic in America.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:01:04 GMT
Long Covid: It’s been more than a year - will I ever recover?
After being sick for 16 months, BBC journalist Lucy Adams tries to find out what’s behind her symptoms.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:07:43 GMT
Virgin Galactic's Scottish space pilot says we should 'care for what we have'
Sir Richard Branson's pilot says he hopes greater care will be taken of our planet as more people appreciate the view of Earth from space.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:28:38 GMT
'I'm worried about starting uni without any exam experience'
School leavers with no formal exam experience are worried about the future.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:51:04 GMT
St Mirren: Scottish football facing even more challenging season says Jim Goodwin
Scottish football should be prepared for an even more challenging season amid rising Covid-19 cases, says St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:08:15 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, St Johnstone, Dundee Utd, Aberdeen
Celtic join the race to snap up £3.5m Israeli winger Liel Abada who is set to leave Maccabi Petah Tikva.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:11:12 GMT
Scottish Open: Australia's Min Woo Lee takes title after play-off
Australia's Min Woo Lee caps a compelling final day by defeating Matthew Fitzpatrick and Thomas Detry in a play-off to win the Scottish Open.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 14:47:08 GMT
Rangers: Jermain Defoe relishing new player-coach role
Jermain Defoe is eager to "give back the experience" he has garnered over a 22-year football career in his new player-coach role at Rangers.

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 06:40:59 GMT
Glasgow Clan: Malcolm Cameron appointed new head coach and head of hockey operations
Glasgow Clan hire experienced Canadian Malcolm Cameron as head coach and head of hockey operations.



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