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Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:44:45 GMT
Calls to raise minimum unit alcohol price to 65p in Scotland
Charities and medical experts want to raise the price from 50p due to the effects of inflation and the pandemic.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:46:47 GMT
Giovanni van Bronckhorst: Rangers appoint former Arsenal, Barcelona & Netherlands player
Giovanni van Bronckhorst says he feels "so lucky" after being confirmed as the new manager of Rangers.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:20:35 GMT
Scotland's papers: Hospital hits back and lockdowns return in Europe
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital saying it does not "act in bad faith" and a Covid surge on the continent make the front pages.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:19:01 GMT
'I found I had breast cancer when I lost my voice'
An Edinburgh mother-of-two thought she had laryngitis when her voice turned to a "papery whisper".

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:42:28 GMT
Drug dealer convicted of police officer murder bid
PC Neil Kerr feared for his life when he was knocked down by Wenjie Yu in Glasgow last summer.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:05:34 GMT
Scottish government defends £586m Lochaber smelter guarantees
Scottish ministers are accused of risking "jaw dropping" sums to help a tycoon buy the last UK aluminium smelter.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:19:56 GMT
Questions over murderer's early release from jail
Nicola Sturgeon says processes for monitoring sex offender Jason Graham "clearly did not work".

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:18:52 GMT
Security guards could protect MSPs at surgeries
It is an attempt to improve their security after the killing of Westminster MP Sir David Amess.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:30:52 GMT
Widow demands answers over Covid official Andrew Slorance's death
Top civil servant Andrew Slorance was treated for an undisclosed infection at a troubled hospital.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:56:00 GMT
Mohammad Abu Sammour: Third man jailed for killing security guard
Billy Hay is sentenced to six years for his involvement in a violent attack on Mohammad Abu Sammour.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:35:16 GMT
Sheku Bayoh family 'will not tolerate' inquiry delay
They spoke out as an inquiry began examining whether events around his death were affected by race.

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.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:58:58 GMT
Assisted dying: 'I wish my wife had been allowed to end her life'
Leighanne Baird-Sangster supports assisted dying after her wife, Gill, suffered a prolonged, painful death.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:38:09 GMT
Sir Alex Ferguson helps unveil Denis Law statue in Aberdeen
The former Aberdeen and Manchester United manager honours the footballer who was raised in Aberdeen.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:20:59 GMT
Gallery acquires early image of black woman by Scottish artist
The painting of Edinburgh in the 1780s will go on display at the National Galleries of Scotland.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:37:05 GMT
'Dog phone' could help lonely pooches call owners
The device concealed inside a ball could help pets experiencing separation anxiety, say its creators.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:41:05 GMT
What's holding up Scotland's bottle deposit scheme?
The scheme was unveiled by the Scottish government as a key part of its recycling strategy, but has still not been introduced.

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 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 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.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:12:13 GMT
COP26: How will Scotland heat its homes in the future?
Changing the way we heat our houses will be key if the country is to achieve ‘net zero’ emissions.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:58:30 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?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:58:49 GMT
Autumn Nations Series: Josh Bayliss starts for Scotland against Japan
Number eight Josh Bayliss makes his first start as Scotland make seven changes for their final Autumn Nations Series match against Japan on Saturday.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:00:38 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, Rangers, Roy Makaay, Celtic, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has signed as Rangers boss until summer 2025, while Celtic are keen to offload striker Albian Ajeti in January.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 16:38:54 GMT
Celtic: Callum McGregor primes new-look side for League Cup semi-final
Captain Callum McGregor urges a much-changed Celtic squad to "make our own history at Hampden" but is wary of League Cup semi-final opponents St Johnstone.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 08:37:56 GMT
Scott Booth: Birmingham sack manager after five months in charge
Birmingham City sack manager Scott Booth after five months in charge with the club second bottom of the WSL.



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