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Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:15:20 GMT
Job vacancies rise as candidate numbers 'plummet', says RBS report
RBS report finds the second-fastest decline of applicants for permanent jobs since records began.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:13:16 GMT
'I turned Marge Simpson yellow - it was so scary'
West Lothian woman tells of how a dangerous medical condition turned her skin a golden yellow.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:34:51 GMT
Scotland's papers: Murdered mum family plea and COP26 motorway warning
The conviction of the killer of missing Patricia Henry makes the front pages of Scotland's papers.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:13:36 GMT
NHS crisis: 'Human tragedy' of patients waiting for surgery
One Scottish hospital has "thousands" waiting in pain for procedures due to issues such as A&E pressure and bed blocking.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:13:49 GMT
Controversial new Inverness public art opened
The Gathering Place forms part of Highland Council's £758,350 River Connections Public Art Programme.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:12:44 GMT
Murray 'back in good books' as wedding ring found
Andy Murray says he is "back in the good books" after his "stolen" tennis shoes and wedding ring were found in Indian Wells.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:50:49 GMT
Man dies after van crashes into field near Dunscore
Police are appealing for information about the crash that happened near Dunscore in Dumfries and Galloway.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:14:02 GMT
Airlines asked to tender for lifeline Wick flights
Flights from Wick to Aberdeen and Edinburgh were withdrawn last year after Covid hit airlines' finances.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 23:44:17 GMT
Stirling in running for UK City of Culture 2025
Eight places across the country are in the running to succeed 2021-winner Coventry.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:12:40 GMT
Covid: Travel firms hope for boost after UK red list cut
The decision to end quarantine for arrivals from 47 countries is hailed as a "genuine reopening".

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:57:16 GMT
Homeowners to help pay £33bn to decarbonise heating
A Scottish government strategy shows that Holyrood funding will not be enough to cover the costs.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:12:34 GMT
Greenpeace loses North Sea Vorlich field legal challenge
The environmental group had argued permission should not have been granted by the UK government for the Vorlich oil field.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:59:12 GMT
Man guilty of rape and murder of missing woman Patricia Henry
George Metcalff killed Patricia Henry at her flat in Ayrshire in November 2017 before hiding her body.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:33:48 GMT
Missing teenage girls found in Scotland after appeal
Two men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of the girls.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:03:49 GMT
Scotland's students face accommodation 'nightmare'
Student leaders are warning a lack of flats and soaring rents have created a "student housing emergency."

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:06:28 GMT
COP26: The sculpture created from 1765 Antarctic air
Antarctic snowfall two-and-half centuries old forms the basis of a new artwork by Wayne Binitie.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:18:43 GMT
What climate scientists can teach us about dealing with climate change doom
Climate anxiety is on the rise, so we spoke to climate scientists about what helps them deal with feelings of hopelessness.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:18:59 GMT
COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?
A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:41:14 GMT
What is climate change? A really simple guide
BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:55:44 GMT
Scotland's peatlands 'have been undervalued for years'
A project in south-west Scotland is trying to help people "reconnect" with their local peatlands.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:31:49 GMT
COP26: How is Scotland tackling climate change?
The Scottish government says its targets are some of the toughest in the world - but what progress is being made?

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:04:11 GMT
Taxi shortage 'will lead to a woman being harmed' after night out
A Glasgow nightclub DJ says the lack of cab drivers is putting people at risk after nights out in the city.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:02:58 GMT
David MacMillan: 'Being Scottish helped me win Nobel Prize'
Prof David MacMillan says growing up in Scotland meant he learned how to communicate ideas quickly.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:04:58 GMT
How tree planters turned a bare valley into a wooded glen
The Borders Forest Trust has transformed slice of southern Scotland into a place "full of life".

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:35:41 GMT
Police put me through 'absolute hell' says ex-officer
Police Scotland has apologised to Rhona Malone after an employment tribunal found evidence of a sexist culture.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:39:29 GMT
Throttling back on aircraft emissions
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Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:35:43 GMT
Why are ScotRail workers striking during COP26?
The move is the latest stage in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions and proposed cuts to services.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:56:37 GMT
Drone delivers mail to remote Orkney island
A large, twin-engine drone is carrying mail between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:21:39 GMT
Former firearms officer's 'relief' over tribunal ruling
An employment tribunal accepts evidence of a "horrific culture" in part of Police Scotland.

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:26:08 GMT
Families take on 'save the planet' challenges
A family in Aberdeenshire and another in the Scottish Borders take up some climate change challenges.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:52:19 GMT
Could scouring online ads lead to catching bike thieves?
With a rise in bike crime during lockdown, could bike thieves be tracked through their Gumtree data?

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 14:18:46 GMT
Can midges stop 007? Daniel Craig on Bond filming in Scotland
Ahead of the release of No Time To Die, Bond actors Daniel Craig and Rami Malek have been speaking to BBC Scotland.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:22:56 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:18:38 GMT
Coronavirus travel advice eased for 32 countries
Britons are no longer advised to avoid holidays to destinations including Bangladesh, Gambia and Fiji.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:15:21 GMT
Covid: How close is Scotland to full vaccination?
Charting the first 300 days of Scotland's Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:10 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What do we know about the vaccine passport?
The controversial scheme came into effect on 1 October but will not be formally enforced until 18 October.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:19:51 GMT
Covid: Scotland 'nudging towards' herd immunity
With more than 80% jabbed and half a million already infected, Scotland is heading towards herd immunity, expert says.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:42:35 GMT
Delay to enforcement of Scottish vaccine passport scheme
Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:46:18 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules?
Scotland's levels system of restrictions have come to an end - but what does that mean people can do?

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:44:16 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:56:35 GMT
World Cup 2022: How far are Scotland from qualifying for Qatar?
How are Scotland's prospects of making it to Qatar 2022 as crunch double header looms?

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:44:50 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Gerrard, Newcastle, Patterson, Hearts, Souttar, Celtic, Hibs, Boyle
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is among the favourites to become the next Newcastle boss after the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of the club was completed.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:52:07 GMT
Who makes your Scotland XI to face Israel in World Cup qualifier?
Scotland take on Israel in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Who makes your starting XI?

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:16:39 GMT
Scottish FA in year-ban plan for players guilty of racist or other discriminatory behaviour
Players could soon face year-long bans, and fans able to report incidents by text, as the Scottish FA looks to crack down on racism and other discriminatory behaviour.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:43:22 GMT
Scotland v Israel: Ofir Marciano on shootouts, John McGinn & facing Scots again
Israel goalkeeper Ofir Marciano tells BBC Scotland about facing his adopted nation Scotland once more and reflects on the Euro 2020 play-off semi-final defeat on penalties.



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