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Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:52:57 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Negative test to get into clubs, gigs and events
Evidence of a negative test for Covid-19 can now be used as an alternative to a vaccine passport in Scotland.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:07:44 GMT
Final homes reconnected after Storm Arwen
About 30 properties in Scotland have electricity restored, a week on from the storm.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:36:34 GMT
Scotland's papers: Bracing for Storm Barra and Covid flight rules 'fury'
Severe weather warnings and airlines' anger over pre-flight Covid tests make Scotland's front pages.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:23:34 GMT
'Stop saying junkie' plea to end addiction stigma
A new Scottish government campaign aims to end the stigma associated with drug and alcohol problems.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:51:26 GMT
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team battle heavy snow to help injured walker
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue went to the aid of a climber who injured his leg in an avalanche.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:06:09 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Another 18 cases of Omicron variant detected
Another 18 people test positive for the Covid variant in the highest single daily total so far.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:17:00 GMT
Former Scotland captain Gary Callander dies
Former Scotland captain and hooker Gary Callander dies aged 62.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:08:03 GMT
Former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman says time is right for assisted dying bill
Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says the time is right for a change in the law.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 09:01:54 GMT
Hand cycling has given me my freedom back
Amputee Neil Russell is planning to embark on a challenge to cycle around Scotland on his hand bike.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 15:05:04 GMT
New Covid rules threat to GP appointments in Scotland
Scotland's GPs warn a new screening process will reduce the number of available appointments.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:56:30 GMT
Senior police officer suspended in 'criminal' probe
It is understood that Assistant Chief Constable Pat Campbell was suspended on Wednesday.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:05:44 GMT
'Rock star' pandas - not exactly a love story
They arrived like rock stars 10 years ago and their love life has been the source of endless speculation.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 15:31:11 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:04:48 GMT
Covid: Will Scotland hit its January booster jabs target?
Ministers say they are aiming to offer all eligible over-18s a booster by the end of that month.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:41:28 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules for wearing masks
The measure has recently come back into effect in England despite concerns over enforcing the rule.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:44:23 GMT
Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?
What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:10:49 GMT
Vaccine passports: How does Scotland's scheme work?
The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:48:40 GMT
Why was Scotland's vaccine passport expansion dropped?
Industry concerns, legal issues, political pressure and case numbers will all have played a part in the u-turn.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:51:28 GMT
When will vaccine passport show my booster? Your Covid questions answered
Vaccine passports, boosters and lateral flow tests - your questions answered on the first minister's Covid update.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:58:25 GMT
Covid in Scotland: A&E staff fear post-Christmas rise in virus cases
Doctors treating virus patients in Lanarkshire tell BBC Scotland they are under "unprecedented pressure".

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:45:36 GMT
Covid: Why are 12-15s now being double-jabbed?
All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine.

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.

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.

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 10:05:59 GMT
Scottish Ballet revises The Nutcracker to address racism
Scottish Ballet has made subtle changes to the famous production in order to make it more inclusive.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 15:39:00 GMT
What is the school 'sex survey' row about?
A Scottish government census of young people's health and wellbeing sparks a row over its questions.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:35:48 GMT
The Scotswoman who gave Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:15:34 GMT
Jeane Freeman: I'd have hated not being in the middle of Covid
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman on the "enormity" of Covid-19 and how government grappled with it.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:14:14 GMT
Wedding ring lost in Uist potato patch in 1960s is found
The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:13:11 GMT
Storm Arwen: Surviving seven days of winter without electricity
The stories from Scotland and the north of England of those with no power a week after Storm Arwen.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:08:50 GMT
'Firebomb attacks forced me to quit my council job'
Graeme Campbell's home has been targeted by gangsters in fire and acid attacks three times since 2019.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:43:38 GMT
Turtle flown 5,000 miles for new life in Scotland
The animal, called April, was injured by plastic waste in the Maldives and is now in the care of Sea Life Loch Lomond.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:07:53 GMT
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman backs assisted dying bill
Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says the time is right to make assisted dying legal.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:19:29 GMT
Afghan family given home by BBC viewer
A former British army Afghan interpreter is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his story.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:05:04 GMT
Scottish Rubik's Cuber taking on the world
A speed Rubik's Cuber from Dunblane is set to take on the best in the world.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:15:40 GMT
Storm Arwen: Clear-up operation under way across NE Scotland
Thousands of homes have been without power and buildings damaged after Scotland was hit by extreme winds.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:41:14 GMT
Lifeboat lashed by waves during Storm Arwen
An RNLI lifeboat is struck by waves as it is moved to the safety of a harbour during Storm Arwen.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 19:08:23 GMT
SWPL Cup: Celtic beat Glasgow City to win first silverware since 2010
Fran Alonso hails Celtic's first trophy in 11 years as "amazing" as his side beat Glasgow City 1-0 in the SWPL Cup final at Firhill.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:27:51 GMT
Sportscene analysis: Craig Gordon heroics for Hearts again
Livingston boss David Martindale rules the influence of Craig Gordon, as Sportscene pundits Neil McCann and Chris Iwelumo discuss the Hearts stopper's fabulous saves.

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:10:58 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Dundee United, Aberdeen, Hibernian, Livingston
Celtic winger may miss rest of the year, former chairman critical of Rangers board and more from the back pages...

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:39:47 GMT
Dundee United 0-3 Celtic: 'Special' Tom Rogic magic helps dominant visitors to win
Tom Rogic scored one of the goals of the season in the Scottish Premiership as dominant Celtic swept aside Dundee United at Tannadice.

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:51:58 GMT
Livingston 0-1 Hearts: Boyce goal gives visitors hard-fought win
Liam Boyce scores as Hearts edge a high-tempo contest with Livingston to move five points clear in third place in the Scottish Premiership.



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