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Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:08:31 GMT
Rail strike action during COP26 called off after pay deal agreed
The RMT accepts a new pay offer which will provide its ScotRail members with a 2.5% pay rise.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:54:41 GMT
Scots boat detained by France in fishing rights row
A French minister says the boat did not have a licence to fish in French waters and was seized.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:14:08 GMT
COP26 protesters planning high-impact disruption
Extinction Rebellion activists say they are prepared to be arrested to get their message across.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:26:10 GMT
Scotland's papers: Scotland's spending boost and Sunak targets union
The unveiling of the UK Budget which sees a record spend in Scotland dominates the front pages.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:20:56 GMT
Frustration as island ferry struggles with demand
For Mull, the biggest problem is capacity, with islanders struggling to get a space on the ferry.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:25:05 GMT
Flooding and travel disruption after heavy rain in Scotland
Social media footage shows cars abandoned in floodwater in Glasgow while the rail network is also disrupted.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:24:54 GMT
Benin bronze: 'Looted' Nigerian sculpture being returned by university
The "priceless" sculpture will be handed back to a Nigerian delegation by Aberdeen University on Thursday.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:22:12 GMT
Woman and three children hit by car in South Lanarkshire
The pedestrians were injured shortly after 15:00 and have been transferred to hospital in Glasgow.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:59:24 GMT
Budget 2021: Is your area getting 'levelling up' cash?
A community bid to buy Britain's remotest pub are among initiatives across Scotland set to receive investment.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:26:47 GMT
Archaeological digs in new locations at Culloden Battlefield
National Trust for Scotland hopes the excavations will provide new insights into the battle of 1746.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:12:44 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Unpaid carers are like Cinderella - nobody sees us
Fiona Fisher has spent 84 weeks looking after her son without any of the support they had before Covid.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:21:46 GMT
Exams in Scotland to be reformed, but not scrapped
Work on a new qualifications system will begin in the new year, but external exams will still play a part.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:30:40 GMT
Greta Thunberg to march at Glasgow climate protest
The Swedish activist invites rail and council workers who plan on striking during COP26 to join her.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:01:12 GMT
Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning
"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:28:35 GMT
COP26: How are road closures affecting Glasgow?
Major travel restrictions are already in place ahead of the climate summit which starts on Sunday.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:45:20 GMT
COP26: Strikes and disruption during Glasgow climate summit
What is the impact on Glasgow, during talks that could bring changes to lives across the world?

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:35:42 GMT
Climate change quiz: How can you cut your carbon emissions?
How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change?

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:15:58 GMT
Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.

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?

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.

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.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:10:54 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.

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, 27 Oct 2021 18:27:32 GMT
What does the UK budget mean for Scotland?
Some key decisions about tax and spending in Scotland are devolved - but the UK budget still has a big impact.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:27:41 GMT
Tom Hanks hails Edinburgh bookshop owner as his hero
The Hollywood film star wrote to the Edinburgh bookshop owner after finding out he was a typewriter "geek".

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:44:06 GMT
COP26: 'Airbnb host increased my booking by $2,000'
Tan Copsey was told he would have to pay more than agreed for his stay as prices had soared in Glasgow.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:50:50 GMT
Mogwai win Scottish album of the year award
The Scottish band won for their tenth album, which shot straight to the top of the charts.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:24:19 GMT
Who owns Scotland? Mapping the land in our towns and cities
Martin Geissler looks at who owns buildings and spaces in our towns and cities and why it matters.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:29:43 GMT
Injection spiking: How likely is it?
We speak to experts about reports of people being injected with drugs without them knowing.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:23:00 GMT
'We knew something was wrong when mum shrank'
Alison McDonald was diagnosed with a blood cancer after she lost several inches in height.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:30:40 GMT
Sturgeon says Scotland should reflect on its industrial past
Scotland's Frist Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the country's industrial past is a source of pride, but it should also be a cause of reflection given the climate crisis.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:27:43 GMT
COP26: Disruption warning as road closures come into effect
Roads near the Scottish Event Campus have been closed ahead of the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow.

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:10:42 GMT
Health secretary admits 'absolutely' a risk of Covid spike after COP26
Humza Yousaf told BBC Scotland he would expect a rise in Covid cases following a UN climate summit.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:54:45 GMT
Safety line saves fisherman as huge wave hits
On-board footage captures the moment a safety harness saves a crewman as his fishing boat is hit by a massive wave.

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, 27 Oct 2021 14:41:19 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:19:54 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Figures show booster gap in high-risk groups
More than 100,000 Scots are waiting for a booster despite receiving their second dose more than six months ago.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:09:45 GMT
Major study to gather long Covid patient data in Scotland
It is hoped the results of the study could be used to forecast which patients will need treatment.

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, 25 Oct 2021 10:17:08 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:11:52 GMT
Rangers 2-2 Aberdeen: Emotional Walter Smith tributes 'no excuse' - Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard refuses to use the emotion around Walter Smith's death as an excuse for Rangers having to come from two goals behind to hold Aberdeen.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:47:15 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Aberdeen, Glass, Rangers, Gerrard, Celtic, Postecoglou
Aberdeen manager feels robbed of Ibrox victory, Old Firm bosses have contrasting emotions and St Johnstone boss questions Hearts leveller.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:20:41 GMT
Watch all the Scottish Premiership goals from Wednesday's six matches
Watch all 21 goals from Wednesday's Scottish Premiership matches, including wins for Celtic and Ross County and two dramatic comebacks.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:49:35 GMT
Hibernian 1-3 Celtic: Visitors up to second after fourth successive victory
Celtic move up to second place in the Scottish Premiership after a strong first-half display at Easter Road earns them a 3-1 win.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:09:18 GMT
Scotland v Tonga: Four uncapped players to start, with four more on bench
Four uncapped players will start Scotland's Autumn Nations Series opener against Tonga on Saturday.



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