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Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:40:06 GMT
The students losing thousands in an Edinburgh rental scam
A BBC investigation uncovers a con that preys on the huge demand for rented accommodation in Edinburgh.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:58:44 GMT
Scotland can expect 'normal Christmas', says Swinney
The deputy first minister said vaccine passports will help avoid the tough restrictions of last year.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:29:26 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Jag and the beanstalk' and PM floats lobbying ban
The potential expansion of the vaccine passport scheme and a Westminster lobbying row feature on the front pages.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:54:18 GMT
Recycling firm sent old nappies and dog poo to China
£20,000 fine issued after Scottish Environment Protection Agency found 1,300 tonnes of illegal waste

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:40:00 GMT
Grandad who earned karate black belt at the age of 74
Grandad Mike Mitchell overcame embarrassment and competed at events full of children to earn his belt.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:51:13 GMT
Inflation: UK prices soar at fastest rate for almost ten years
Inflation surges to 4.2% on rising fuel and energy costs, paving the way for an interest rate rise.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:09:32 GMT
Climate change: What did the scientists make of COP26?
Scientists applaud some COP26 policies but fear measures don't go far enough and won’t be delivered.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:09:20 GMT
Racism in cricket: Majid Haq & Qasim Sheikh want more to be done in Scotland
Record wicket-taker Majid Haq calls for an inquiry into racism in Scottish cricket as both he and former team-mate Qasim Sheikh reveal they had faced abuse in their careers.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:48:24 GMT
Climate change: Aberdeen Harbour and BP in bid to reduce emissions
The city's harbour board will work with the energy giant to identify how to decarbonise port operations.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:46:18 GMT
Scottish retailers spooked after Halloween fails to lift sales
The Scottish Retail Consortium says the slump in sales compared with two years ago is "frightening".

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 23:01:42 GMT
Record of Scotland's largest battle to be updated
The Battle of Pinkie in 1547 saw as many as 23,000 Scots take on an English army of 19,000 men.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:21:18 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon: Cambo oil field should not get green light
Scotland's first minister says the proposed oil field would not pass a climate assessment.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:04:47 GMT
Two charged with murder after 36-year-old man dies
Christopher McCallum McGee was attacked on Friday 5 November and died later in hospital.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:02:33 GMT
Five Glasgow libraries to reopen after funding lifeline
A £450,000 funding package from the Scottish government will help libraries in Glasgow reopen.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:17:45 GMT
University staff to strike in December
Staff at 58 universities will go on strike, causing disruption for students in the run-up to Christmas.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:09:56 GMT
Pilot jailed for 10 months for turning up drunk at Glasgow Airport
US airline pilot Glendon Gulliver failed a breathalyser test at Glasgow Airport before his flight.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:05:11 GMT
COP26 furniture to sit in car park tents 'for months'
About 6,000 items of furniture from the COP26 venues will eventually be gifted to charities or community projects.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:51:53 GMT
Greta Thunberg says 'many loopholes' in COP26 pact
The activist says while "small progress" was made, the Glasgow agreement was "vague" and "watered down".

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:09:11 GMT
Cop26: Why were there so few arrests at climate protests?
Tens of thousands of climate protestors gathered in Glasgow - but there was no serious violence or damage to property.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 06:45:35 GMT
COP26: The two week summit in two minutes
The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:47:04 GMT
How might decisions at COP26 change our lives?
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:28:34 GMT
COP26: What was agreed at the Glasgow climate conference?
A crucial climate change summit has been held in the UK which could change our lives.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:07:51 GMT
COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures
The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:15:22 GMT
How green was the COP26 climate summit?
A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:16:34 GMT
COP26: Scotland's home-grown house of the future
Scottish innovators have produced a negative carbon house that can be easily dismantled and recycled.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 10:32:17 GMT
Glasgow's name will reverberate into the future
Glasgow has a global climate pact to its name but is it enough to save the world from climate change?

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:43:53 GMT
Man driving 870 miles in world's smallest car
Alex Orchin expects to take up to three weeks to complete his journey in a Peel P50.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:29:11 GMT
David Buick: the motoring pioneer who lost everything
Scottish-born car maker David Buick made two fortunes during his lifetime - and lost them both.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:06:20 GMT
The war poet and the attractions of Milnathort
World War One poet Wilfred Owen paid regular visits to a family in Kinrosshire during WW1.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:45:47 GMT
Maternity: 'Prospect of giving birth on the A96 in winter isn't appealing'
A woman due to have a 12th baby is among people sharing concerns about maternity services in Moray.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:16:02 GMT
My father died of HIV from infected blood scandal
Suzie Roberts' father died as a result of one of the greatest scandals in NHS history.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:06:10 GMT
From John O'Groats to Land's End in world's smallest car
Alex Orchin expects to take to two to three weeks to travel from John O'Groats to Land's End.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:35:33 GMT
Cambo oil field 'should not get green light', says Nicola Sturgeon
The first minister had previously called for the controversial new development to be reassessed.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:50:49 GMT
Greta Thunberg: ‘COP26 even watered down the blah, blah, blah’
The climate campaigner says the outcome of the Glasgow summit is far too vague and open to differing interpretations.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:01:32 GMT
Sombre reflection Scotland falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
Sombre reflection as people around Scotland fall silent on Remembrance Sunday.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:11:58 GMT
Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar
As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:34:01 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:47:52 GMT
Vaccine passports: How does Scotland's scheme work?
The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:06:41 GMT
Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?
Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

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, 15 Nov 2021 11:36:44 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

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?

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:04:37 GMT
Who can Scotland play in World Cup play-offs? Route to Qatar explained
Who can Scotland face in the World Cup play-offs as the men's team aim to get to the biggest stage of all for the first time since 1998?

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 09:03:53 GMT
Meet the Scottish teenagers trying to break through at Bayern Munich
Scottish teenagers Barry Hepburn and Liam Morrison discuss life at Bayern Munich, learning "rocket science" German & being "torn apart" by Leroy Sane.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:55:57 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Rangers, John Souttar, Hearts, Scotland, Hibs, St Johnstone
Giovanni van Bronckhorst remains on course for the Rangers manager's job, while Scotland hero John Souttar is in demand down south.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:13:00 GMT
Trio back in Scotland squad for qualifiers with Ukraine and Spain
Christie Murray, Kirsty Smith and Martha Thomas are back in Scotland's squad for next month's Women's World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain.



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