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Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:37:31 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Warning of passport extension or more restrictions
Scotland is "faced with a choice" over how to suppress Covid this winter, a Scottish government document says.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:45:52 GMT
The worst mountain disaster in British history
Fifty years ago, five teenage school pupils and their 18-year-old guide froze to death on the Cairngorm plateau.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:13:46 GMT
Scotland's papers: Vaccine passports and 'safe Christmas' plans
How the pandemic will impact Scotland over the winter features on several of the front pages.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:44:21 GMT
Aqua aerobics teacher back giving classes aged 92
A 92-year-old water aerobics instructor has returned to teaching classes poolside after the easing of Covid restrictions.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:50:36 GMT
Post Office 'working hard' to replace Spar sites
It says alternative provision should be found for the majority of 31 branches being closed.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:01:17 GMT
Aberdeen post £5.19m loss to June in 'one of toughest financial periods' they have faced
Aberdeen Football Club suffered a £5.19m loss during what they describe as "one of the toughest financial periods" they have faced.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:32:55 GMT
Football greats remember Walter Smith at memorial
Sir Alex Ferguson recounts how Walter Smith "taught Ronaldo to pass" as big names from British football attend a memorial in honour of the former Rangers, Everton and Scotland manager.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:43:17 GMT
Investigation into spike in newborn baby deaths in Scotland
In September 21 infants died within four weeks of birth, triggering a Public Health Scotland probe.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:55:40 GMT
The whisky expert who fears losing his senses to Covid
Blair Bowman is living in a self-imposed lockdown amid fears he could lose his livelihood to the virus.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:37:09 GMT
Widow calls on Sturgeon to act over husband's hospital death
Louise Slorance believes details of her husband's treatment at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital have been concealed.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:39:13 GMT
Shock bills for EV drivers after charging glitch
Some electric vehicle drivers are mistakenly billed thousands of pounds but ChargePlace Scotland says no money was taken.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:54:24 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:03:53 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Send us your questions about vaccine passports
The scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and some other licensed and hospitality premises.

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.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:23:08 GMT
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
Children aged 12 to 15 are being offered one vaccine dose, while 16 to 17-year olds will be offered two.

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 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.

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, 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?

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 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.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:47:32 GMT
Walter Smith: Football greats remember Rangers legend at memorial service
Sir Alex Ferguson and Ally McCoist were among those at the memorial service at Glasgow Cathedral.

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.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:59:54 GMT
Scotland v Japan: Captain Stuart Hogg calls for 'complete performance' in Autumn Series finale
Captain Stuart Hogg calls on Scotland to deliver a "complete performance" against Japan - something he says has so far eluded them in the Autumn Nations Series.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:57:07 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Scotland, World Cup, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts
Neil McCann is in the frame for a Rangers coaching role, while Scotland could be set for a bookings boost in the World Cup play-offs.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:50:33 GMT
Scottish League Cup semi-finals - all you need to know
Celtic, St Johnstone, Rangers and Hibernian target a place in the season's first major Scottish final in the men's game.



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