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Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:10:28 GMT
Afghan refugee fled to Glasgow with family to escape Taliban torture
A man who worked as an interpreter for the British Army tells of his relief at being resettled in Glasgow.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:49:41 GMT
Eileen Barrott murder: Husband detained in Scotland
Police have been searching for 54-year-old Mark Barrott since Mrs Barrott's death on Sunday.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:22:34 GMT
Man aged 77 dies after falling from scaffolding in Peterhead
Another 77-year-old man was seriously injured when the pair fell from scaffolding on a building in Peterhead.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 06:37:31 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Defiance' over record deficit and MPs condemn US
Scotland's public finances and MPs condemning the US exit from Afghanistan make the front pages.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:23:17 GMT
Film buff rescues more than 20,000 VHS tapes set for dump
A video shop owner travelled from Liverpool to Dundee to pick up the massive haul from a collector.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:00:47 GMT
'Linda would be heartbroken for Afghanistan's women'
Scots aid worker Linda Norgrove was killed in Afghanistan 10 years ago and a women's rights charity was set up in her name.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:35:51 GMT
Scottish public spending deficit doubles to £36bn
Spending on public services rose to almost £100bn as revenue fell due to the Covid pandemic.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:52:33 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Exams planned to go ahead as normal next year
The Scottish government confirms exams will go ahead in spring 2022 as long as it is safe.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:33:51 GMT
Son jailed for 'vicious' murder of elderly mother
Craig Haley left Mary Haley, 75, with at least 55 injuries following the savage attack in Hamilton.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:12:01 GMT
Culture in armed policing 'horrific', says officer
A tribunal hears one female officer was told women should not do the job because their period affects their temperament.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:43:09 GMT
Pair sentenced for murder of gym owner Gary More
The two men took part in the fatal shooting of Gary More outside his North Lanarkshire home in 2018.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:44:56 GMT
Sir Walter Scott's pistol sold at auction for £15,000
The "remarkable" 19th Century firearm, which was made for the author of Rob Roy and Ivanhoe, fetches £15,000.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:45:40 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:01:08 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How have the rules changed?
Scotland's levels system of restrictions have come to an end - but what does that mean people can do?

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 07:09:54 GMT
Covid: Is Scotland lagging behind on vaccine certificates?
A digital "passport" has been rolled out across the EU - so why does Scotland use a paper system?

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 23:08:24 GMT
Is the coronavirus pandemic over at last?
As Scotland loosens most of its remaining restrictions, is the devastating pandemic finally at an end?

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:55:50 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Your questions answered on life after level zero
Readers have been sending in their questions about what the ending of more Covid rules means for them.

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, 16 Aug 2021 09:37:15 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:13:03 GMT
What is Gers and how is it calculated?
The annual constitutional battle over the official economic statistics is set to resume.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:48:02 GMT
Soldier son's Afghanistan sacrifice was 'all for nothing'
The mother of a Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan says her son wanted to make a difference - but his death was in vain.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:15:20 GMT
Five things we know from Scotland's alcohol death figures
Is the big jump in alcohol deaths last year a surprise or does it follow the trend?

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:24:30 GMT
Could Scots be guaranteed a minimum income?
The government is to start work on plans for an income guarantee scheme aimed at wiping out poverty in Scotland.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:22:59 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.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:19:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Why I'm still shielding after level zero
A study suggests people with physical and mental health conditions are more anxious about restrictions easing.

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:12:02 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Back to school - back to normality?
As Scotland moves into the third academic year affected by Covid, what can pupils and parents expect?

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 08:38:50 GMT
Shetland’s biggest gig – the day Pulp flew in to Lerwick
At the height of their fame, the Britpop icons travelled to Lerwick to play a show for just 1,400 fans.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:33:11 GMT
Mum's 'life-saving' scheme after family suicides
Seonaid Stallan has set out to support other families after the deaths of her son and sister-in-law.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:09 GMT
Oil: from bonanza to dilemma
The Cambo oil field has become a symbol of the pressure the UK and Scottish governments face over climate change.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:08:40 GMT
Scotland's first electric-powered aircraft begins Orkney test flights
It is hoped the hybrid aircraft could pave the way for inter-island and short-haul flights with greener technologies.

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:08:31 GMT
'My brother died horrifically - it can't be in vain'
A woman calls for an inquiry into the death of her brother who was murdered by a newly-released prisoner.

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 05:18:39 GMT
What would an SNP-Green deal mean for Scotland?
What could a deal between the SNP and the Greens mean for Scottish government policies and priorities?

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:11:27 GMT
Will Scotland go back to traditional school exams?
Will Scottish school pupils be studying for traditional exams in 2022, or have things changed for good?

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:43:46 GMT
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze in Glasgow city centre
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said that around 45 firefighters were sent to the scene on Wednesday morning.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:46:49 GMT
Mum of Scots soldier on trauma of Taliban resurgence
The mother of a Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan has said she feels "disgusted" watching the deteriorating situation in the country.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 16:07:22 GMT
Afghanistan: ‘My family are trapped in the middle of a war’
Former refugee Abdul Bostani, who fled the Taliban, speaks of his fears for his family in Afghanistan.

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:43:39 GMT
Patrick Harvie hopeful SNP-Green deal will be revealed soon
If agreed, a formal co-operation deal would see the SNP and the Greens work together at Holyrood.

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 18:06:40 GMT
How do we slow down fast fashion?
The clothes we wear can have a huge impact on the climate, even more so than the aviation industry.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:38:31 GMT
Celtic 2-0 AZ Alkmaar: Ange Postecoglou's side earn rousing victory
Celtic take a step towards the Europa League group stage with an impressive victory against AZ Alkmaar.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:20:51 GMT
2020 Paralympics: Gordon Reid on emulating Rangers & the weight of expectation
Paralympian Gordon Reid on emulating Rangers, the weight of expectation and the drive to better second place.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:40:47 GMT
Andy Murray: Former British number one loses to Hubert Hurkacz at Cincinnati Masters
Andy Murray is out of the Cincinnati Masters after a straight-set second-round loss to ninth seed Hubert Hurkacz.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:31:43 GMT
Glasgow City 3-0 Birkirkara: Hosts ease to victory in Women's Champions League qualifier
Glasgow City breeze past Birkirkara with a first-half goal spree to reach Saturday's final in round one of Women's Champions League qualifying.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:02:47 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Giakoumakis, Rangers, Bacuna, Aberdeen, St Johnstone
Celtic remain in for striker as Rangers seek to complete deal for midfielder.



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