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Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:04:44 GMT
SNP and Greens agree new power-sharing deal
The agreement will see Greens enter national government for the first time anywhere in the UK.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:14:06 GMT
Why do I need more smoke alarms in my house?
Legislation is being introduced that requires all homes to have interlinked smoke alarms fitted.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:42:36 GMT
Scotland's papers: Law's dementia heartache and ScotRail service cuts
Scotland legend Denis Law's dementia diagnosis and ScotRail axing services make the front pages.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:16:06 GMT
Record number of bids for UK City of Culture 2025
For the first time groups of towns or areas have been able to bid for the cultural capital title.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:14:23 GMT
Alex Cole-Hamilton to be confirmed as new Lib Dem leader
The MSP is the only candidate to succeed Willie Rennie as the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:13:42 GMT
Scotland bids to be 'world leader' in women's health
The Scottish government has become the first in the UK to publish a dedicated women's health plan.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:04:41 GMT
Andy Murray brands East Kilbride tennis court a 'shambles'
The Scots tennis champion said a council-run weed-strewn court in East Kilbride was a "shambles".

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:11:18 GMT
Police Scotland firearms officer 'didn't mean to discriminate'
Insp Keith Warhurst said he had "an epiphany" when he realised his email about female officers had been construed as sexist.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:13:08 GMT
Loan scheme launched for Scotland's farmers and crofters
The Scottish government says it wants to help businesses recover from the impact of Brexit and the Covid pandemic.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:03:15 GMT
Rangers 1-0 Alashkert: Steven Gerrard urges side to 'wake up right now' after first-leg struggle
Ten-man Rangers avoid a sobering draw at home to Alashkert thanks to Alfredo Morelos as Steven Gerrard urges his side to "wake up right now".

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:07:08 GMT
Drink driver caused death of teen friends in Fife crash
Teenagers Connor Aird and Ethan King died as a result of the collision caused by Logan Russell.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:16:17 GMT
Denis Law: Man Utd and Scotland legend diagnosed with dementia
Scotland legend and former Manchester United forward Denis Law is diagnosed with dementia.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:10:31 GMT
Bike hire scheme set to end in Edinburgh
Serco, which has run the initiative in Scotland's capital since 2018, will not renew its contract with the council.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:10:25 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.

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.

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 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?

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 14:35:56 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 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.

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.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:13:58 GMT
Qarabag 1-0 Aberdeen: Stephen Glass brandishes home side's pitch a 'disgrace' in first-leg defeat
Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass brands Qarabag's pitch a "disgrace" after falling to a first-leg play-off defeat in Europa Conference League qualifying.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:19:20 GMT
LASK 1-1 St Johnstone: Scots set up 'another cup final' with impressive Europa Conference draw
St Johnstone "have another cup final" next Thursday after a Europa Conference League play-off first-leg draw with LASK, manager Callum Davidson says.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:53:25 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts, Dundee Utd
Rangers set to sign Colombian striker Alegria, while Scotland Under-21 forward nears Hibs move.

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:26:55 GMT
Juninho Bacuna: Rangers sign midfielder from Huddersfield Town for undisclosed fee
Rangers announce the signing of midfielder Juninho Bacuna from Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.



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