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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:43:29 GMT
Homes for Ukraine: Visas for 566 Ukrainians to come to Scotland
The number is more than double last week's total of 210, according to the latest Home Office figures.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:13:05 GMT
Brian Cox: Succession role makes me swear more
The 75-year-old Scottish actor says he seems to be possessed by TV character Logan Roy's bad language.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:12:12 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Evil has no limits' and health boards merger call
A missile attack on train station in Ukraine features on the front pages of Scotland's papers.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:14:37 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Infections fall to one in 13 people
The figure is down from a record high of one in 11 recorded in mid-March.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:13:21 GMT
Eco centre to spot Aberdeen harbour dolphins opens
The Greyhope Bay Centre, built by converting shipping containers, overlooks Aberdeen harbour.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:33:59 GMT
Natalie McGarry: Ex-MSP says she regrets giving blank cheques
Carolyn Leckie tells a court she gave six cheques to Ms McGarry to cover finances for a campaign group.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 16:01:42 GMT
Man, 81, and woman, 70, killed in East Ayrshire car crash
The driver and his passenger died at the scene in Auchinleck in East Ayrshire.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:54:18 GMT
Russian ambassador no longer welcome, says Edinburgh council leader
Edinburgh Council says it is severing engagements with the Russian consulate until Russia withdraws from Ukraine.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:20:25 GMT
Cambo: Ithaca Energy pledges to develop controversial oil field
Ithaca Energy has bought the owners of the controversial Cambo project in a $1.5bn (£1.125bn) deal.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:38:47 GMT
Man charged over bottle thrown at Old Firm match
A member of Celtic's backroom team was injured in the incident during the match against Rangers on Sunday.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:19:19 GMT
Jack Savoretti: Ukrainian refugees meet singer after gig
The songwriter contacted Svitlana and Yulia Derkach after he read their story on the BBC Scotland news website.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:29:06 GMT
Glenrothes man fails to have terrorism sentence cut
Sam Imrie, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half-years in jail last year over a plot to burn down a Glenrothes mosque.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:54:54 GMT
Calorie counts on menus being considered for Scotland
A public consultation has been launched about plans to display the calorie content of food on menus.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:27:26 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:51:55 GMT
Who can still get free Covid tests across the UK and can I buy LFTs?
Most people in England no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK.

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:47:22 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules on face masks?
How are the regulations changing after the latest Covid statement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon?

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:53:16 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What's behind the latest surge?
What lies behind the surge in cases that has delayed the lifting of the final restrictions?

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:58:49 GMT
Vaccinated less likely to develop long Covid
As well as stopping some infections, jabs "cut the risk" of long Covid in those who still catch the virus.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 10:24:04 GMT
Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms of coronavirus.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:54:02 GMT
Why I gave a kidney to a work colleague
When Ninon Ferguson offered to donate an organ to someone at work, he thought she was joking.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:14:02 GMT
Childhood hepatitis: Why are we seeing an unusual spike in cases?
Health authorities in Scotland and England are looking into 71 unusual cases of the illness.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:44:06 GMT
Scottish islands feature in 2021 baby names list
Arran, Uist and Tiree are on the list of baby names registered last year, along with the Scottish town of Irvine.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:34:16 GMT
Which areas of the UK's energy plan will we see in Scotland?
Nuclear, wind and hydrogen form the core of the plan, but where does Scotland sit on the main points?

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:29:17 GMT
Tom Smith: 'Scotland's quiet colossus never more extraordinary than in face of terminal illness'
Scotland's "quiet colossus" Tom Smith, who has died aged 50, was never more extraordinary than in the face of terminal illness, writes Tom English.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:21:42 GMT
National Insurance rise: How will it affect companies in Scotland?
One Ayrshire firm considers the impact rising costs, including increasing National Insurance, will have.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:00:05 GMT
Medical pioneer Dr Flora Murray features on new bank note
Suffragette and medical pioneer Dr Flora Murray is pictured on the Bank of Scotland's polymer £100 note.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:23:29 GMT
What is the energy cap and why are energy bills so high?
Electricity and gas bills for a typical household went up £693 a year in April.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:05:12 GMT
Scotland elections 2022: Five things to watch in May's council vote
Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 08:37:58 GMT
Scotland council elections 2022: A really simple guide
Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish council elections on 5 May.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:34:32 GMT
Local services being decimated - Anas Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader hits out at the state of local services as he launches his council election manifesto.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 23:33:50 GMT
Racism in Scotland: 'You're not alone, you have a voice'
TV presenter Jean Johansson says Scotland has a problem with racism but she is hopeful a way forward can be found.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 09:53:52 GMT
Falklands War: ‘It was like walking into hell’
Veteran Donald McLeod describes his experiences in the Falklands War, and the toll it took on him.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 10:17:20 GMT
Margaret Davidson was in the Falklands 40 years ago
The leader of Highland Council, Margaret Davidson, was running a hotel in Port Stanley when troops invaded the Falklands.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:45:16 GMT
Orkney gets ready for nesting season of rare seabirds
Residents on Orkney are preparing for the arrival of one of the rarest seabirds to be seen in the UK.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:12:17 GMT
Celtic's league leaders are not yet in celebratory mood, manager Ange Postecoglou insists
Celtic players show no signs they believe the job is done after Sunday's win away to title rivals Rangers, manager Ange Posecoglou insists.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 22:04:00 GMT
Robert MacIntyre: Scot happy with 'brilliant' record as he makes Masters cut
Scotland's Robert MacIntyre vows to go on the attack in the final two rounds of the Masters after comfortably making an eighth cut from eight major starts.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:04:09 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Arsenal, Everton, Leeds, Desmond, Summerville, Tierney, Patterson, Jullien
Rangers are reportedly interested in Leeds United's Crysencio Summerville as Dermot Desmond vows to never sell his majority shareholding in Celtic.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:52:04 GMT
Dundee derby preview: Can Charlie Adam spark shock win at Tannadice?
Dundee need Charlie Adam to be at his creative best if they are to win at Tannadice and spark one of the Scottish Premiership's greatest escapes.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:34:11 GMT
Edinburgh 54-5 Pau: Hosts score eight tries as they secure home Challenge Cup clash
Edinburgh secure a home tie in the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup as they hammer Pau 54-5 victory at the DAM Health Stadium.



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