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Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:03:23 GMT
Covid: Vaccines '90% effective' at preventing Delta variant deaths
A Scottish study suggests two vaccines are highly effective at preventing deaths from the Delta variant.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 01:25:40 GMT
The day a Scottish shopping street exploded
Fifty years ago, a row of shops exploded killing 22 people and injuring more than 100, mostly women.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:44:01 GMT
Scotland's papers: Needle spiking probe and Covid booster warning
An investigation into needle attacks and a call to speed up the booster rollout make the front pages.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:00:31 GMT
Abolish energy price cap, says Scottish Power boss
The recent crisis exposed deep flaws in the way the market was structured, top executive says.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:39:38 GMT
New London to Edinburgh rail service to start
The train company Lumo wants to encourage greener and more affordable travel between the capitals.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:20:21 GMT
Police Scotland investigate reports of spiking by injection
One woman student tells BBC Scotland that she believes she was spiked by a needle while on a night out.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:16:20 GMT
Bid to raise £8m to create red squirrel 'superhighway'
Woodland Trust Scotland hopes to buy a Highland estate as part of a plan to join up natural habitats.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:35:09 GMT
Ayr explosion: Dozens out of homes for third night due to damage
Four houses in Kincaidston are likely to be demolished while 35 others are damaged or strewn with debris.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:59:06 GMT
Warrant issued for arrest of murder accused
Sean Flynn had been due to stand trial over the death of his mother Louise Tiffney, who went missing in 2002.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:31:51 GMT
Watchdog urges Police Scotland to become 'more inclusive'
A report looked at the recruitment, retention, development and promotion of under-represented groups in Police Scotland.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:17:14 GMT
Injured kayaker rescued in white-water conditions
The coastguard said the rescue on the River Moriston required "precision flying" by a helicopter crew.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:35:27 GMT
RAF Lossiemouth Typhoon forced to land in Aberdeen after "technical issue"
The aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth made a "precautionary landing" at the nearest suitable airfield, which was Aberdeen.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:04:15 GMT
'I'm worried how my business will fare with COP26'
A Glasgow shopowner says he's excited about the summit but concerned about protests and road closures.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:59:24 GMT
COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:58:26 GMT
Tips on how to save energy at home and help the planet
What can homeowners do to reduce their energy consumption?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:03:12 GMT
John Kerry says Glasgow COP26 is the last best hope for the world
The US climate envoy says decisions have to be made now to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:30:38 GMT
Does a climate summit need 25,000 people?
BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:05:10 GMT
COP26: How will road closures affect Glasgow?
Travel will be "significantly impacted" by road closures, congestion and demonstrations during the summit.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:26:01 GMT
Scottish climate expert Jim Skea warns 'clock is ticking'
Professor Jim Skea has called on world leaders to "step up to the plate" at the COP26 summit.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:10:13 GMT
COP26: Strikes and closures during Glasgow climate summit
What will the impact be on Glasgow, during talks that could bring major changes to lives across the world?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:10:55 GMT
COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow
The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN summit.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:12:48 GMT
Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change
People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:06:49 GMT
COP26: Huge scarf being stitched together for climate conference
The scarf has messages about climate change which ask the delegates to take urgent action.

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:11:21 GMT
Lorna Slater: COP26 protests 'must not endanger human life'
Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater, who plans to join protests at COP26, says "protest is meant to be disruptive".

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
Got climate anxiety? Here's what scientists can teach us about coping with climate 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.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:50:38 GMT
What is climate change? A really simple guide
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

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?

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:36:31 GMT
Why is Scotland a prime rocket launch site?
The Scottish government has unveiled a plan to build a network of satellite launch sites.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:29:41 GMT
'I created blether boxes to help my grieving sister'
Gaby Williamson came up with the idea for the boxes of toys and books after her father died from cancer.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:05:32 GMT
Future of the Office: pivoting from work to people
Employers are having to think of more imaginative alternative ways of responding to the staff shortages.

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:16:14 GMT
Call for miscarriage leave as parents 'expected to go back to work'
Families who have suffered the pain of bereavement want miscarriage leave put into law for all parents.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:20:40 GMT
Covid: Will Scotland's teenagers buck the vaccination trend?
Fast progress is currently being made vaccinating the 12-15 age group in Scotland.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:01:31 GMT
Resident describes moments after blast
Resident describes the moments after hearing the blast in South Ayrshire

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:04:25 GMT
COP26: Ship arrives on River Clyde to accommodate delegates
The MS Romantika ship, which used to operate between Riga and Stockholm, arrived in Scotland on Tuesday.

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, 20 Oct 2021 15:16:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:45:32 GMT
Positive trial results for Valneva Covid vaccine
Blood results show it gets the body to mount an immune response to fight coronavirus.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:11:31 GMT
Covid: Misleading vaccine claims target children and parents
The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older.

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?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:18:22 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:49:02 GMT
Gregor Townsend says 'belief will drive Scotland forward'
Head coach Gregor Townsend says the next stage of Scotland's evolution is to develop the belief they can beat any team in the world.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:14:02 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Gerrard, Newcastle, Goldson, Morelos, Hearts, Mallan
Rangers' Steven Gerrard should jump at the chance to manage Newcastle United, says a close friend, as Connor Goldson and Alfredo Morelos give mixed signals over their futures.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:00:46 GMT
Erin Cuthbert: Scotland duty still a 'pinch me' moment for 45-cap forward
Erin Cuthbert still has to "pinch myself" at playing for Scotland as the forward prepares for her 46th cap at just 23 years old.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:39:08 GMT
T20 World Cup: 'Must-win' match for Scotland can 'leave a legacy'
Head coach Shane Burger calls on Scotland to "inspire a nation" by sealing a place in the next round of the Men's T20 World Cup.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:52:16 GMT
Rangers v Brondby: Morelos goal haul 'not enough' - manager Gerrard
Manager Steven Gerrard has urged Alfredo Morelos to improve his scoring rate as Rangers bid to revive their hopes of Europa League progress against Brondby on Thursday.



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