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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:23:08 GMT
Flood patrols in force as heavy rain continues across Scotland
The north east of Scotland is expected to be the worst hit with a Met Office amber alert in place.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:14:55 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain win emphatic gold in 4x200m freestyle relay
Great Britain's men secure another gold in the Olympic pool with a dominant victory in the 4x200m freestyle relay in Tokyo.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:59:28 GMT
More than 30 firefighters battle blaze at Glasgow's St Simon's church
More than 30 firefighters were at the scene of the fire at St Simon's Church in Glasgow's Partick.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:10:15 GMT
Scotland's papers: Vaccines for teens and Covid in 'retreat'
Nicola Sturgeon's latest comments on the coronavirus pandemic feature on Scotland's front pages.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:34:32 GMT
'Luxury' race will be among most expensive on earth
A four-day ultramarathon covering 120 miles on the west coast of Scotland will cost £15,499 to enter.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:44:23 GMT
'Most powerful' tidal turbine starts generating electricity off Orkney
The Orbital O2, which is anchored off Orkney, has the capacity to meet the annual power demand of 2,000 homes.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:34:54 GMT
Scottish boy plucked from obscurity stars in Indian film Mimi on Netflix
Three-year-old Jacob Smith of Aberdeen was plucked from obscurity on holiday and cast with Kriti Sanon in Mimi.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:01:04 GMT
KT Tunstall scraps tour dates over hearing problems
The singer, who is deaf in her left ear, puts concerts on hold after her right ear develops problems.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:34:17 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: A gold and silver in the water, but Murray suffers doubles defeat
Scotland take their medal tally to three with a gold and silver, but Andy Murray's Olympics are over.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon optimistic major restrictions will end
The first minister is due to announce next week whether most remaining restrictions will be lifted on 9 August.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 09:14:08 GMT
Teenager dies and three others hurt in A96 crash
An 18-year-old man died at the scene in Moray while a 23-year-old was said to be critically injured.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:28:00 GMT
Priest attacked by man with bottle in Edinburgh cathedral
The priest was sitting alone praying when he was assaulted in St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:01:52 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:17:03 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Are young people slowing the vaccine drive?
Concerns have been raised about vaccine uptake among younger adults, but are they less likely to want a jab? Here, we examine the statistics.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 10:11:39 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules at level zero?
The whole of Scotland has now moved to level zero, but what does that actually mean people can do?

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:48:11 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.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:34:00 GMT
What are the rules and guidance for face masks and coverings from 19 July?
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.

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, 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, 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.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 07:52:25 GMT
Shetland fires 'should act as warning to modular building industry'
Two devastating fires involved buildings made from factory-built units brought up to islands by sea.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:07:37 GMT
Long Covid: 'I don't feel 23 anymore, I feel so much older'
Heather Campbell tested positive for the virus in November, six months after starting her nursing career.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:07:53 GMT
Geek Retreat rolls the dice on smaller town stores
The Scottish games café company is expanding its number of sites rapidly despite the pandemic.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 10:20:04 GMT
Martin Compston: 'Scotland's Justin Bieber' leads cast of The Rig
Martin Compston's latest co-star reckons the Line of Duty actor is as famous in Scotland as a pop icon.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:09:46 GMT
Mystery orcas spotted in Scotland found in Norway
The pod of six killer whales photographed in a Norwegian fjord were last spotted off Vatersay in 2018.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:29:03 GMT
Why are Scotland's emergency departments so busy?
The number of people turning up at emergency departments in Scotland is rising sharply, figures show.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:31:24 GMT
'My heart sank' - BBC Scotland's Olympics team forced to isolate in Tokyo
BBC Scotland's three-strong team are self-isolating in hotel rooms after a Covid case on their Japan flight.

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:33:44 GMT
Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?
What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:59:48 GMT
Glasgow rapper Oakzy B wants to be 'bigger than Burns'
Oakzy B is one of the contenders battling it out for a £50,000 prize in BBC Three's The Rap Game.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:38:16 GMT
Man who lost wife and son in loch thought water 'looked safe'
A man who lost his wife and son in a drowning incident at Loch Lomond said the water had looked safe.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:03:37 GMT
'If it's broken, fix it' - The shop trying to fix throwaway culture
Glasgow social enterprise Remade Network fixes everything from phones to textiles to help reduce our impact on the environment.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:36:00 GMT
'To younger people these are alien objects'
An exhibition looking at the social and technological impact of typewriters opens at the National Museum of Scotland.

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:40:12 GMT
Martin Compston: 'It's an amazing period for the Scottish film industry'
Line of Duty star Martin Compston has been filming his new drama set on an oil rig in Edinburgh.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 03:42:53 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain rowers win silver in men's quadruple sculls
Britain's rowers win their first Olympic medal in the men's quadruple sculls as Harry Leask, Angus Groom, Tom Barras and Jack Beaumont claim silver at Tokyo 2020.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:03:17 GMT
Tokyo Olympics tennis: Andy Murray & Joe Salisbury out of men's doubles
Andy Murray's bid for an Olympic gold at a third successive Games ends as he and Joe Salisbury lose in the men's doubles semi-finals in Tokyo.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:13:09 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB claim silver in men's quadruple sculls final
Team GB claim their first ever Olympic medal in the men's quadruple sculls with silver at Tokyo 2020.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:13:33 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Tom Dean & Duncan Scott lead Team GB to 4x200m freestyle relay gold
Watch highlights as Tom Dean and Duncan Scott lead Team GB to a brilliant 4x200m freestyle relay gold with a dominant display alongside Matt Richards and James Guy.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:17:18 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen, St Mirren
Brighton bid for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, while Hibs rail against "patronising" offers for full-back Josh Doig.



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