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Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:12:11 GMT
Warning signs before asylum seeker hotel stabbings
Badreddin Abadlla Adam was shot by police after he stabbed six people in a Glasgow hotel two years ago.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:31:15 GMT
Tree-planting driving up rural land prices
Exceptionally high demand and low supply means prices have risen sharply, a new report says.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:46:53 GMT
Scotland's papers: SNP fight nuclear plants and Mariupol's last stand
Labour's criticism of the SNP's opposition to new nuclear plants is among stories on the front pages.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:13:33 GMT
Converting a caravan into a tiny cinema
For years it lay rotting in a garden - but artist Kerry Jones plans to take the six-seater cinema on the road.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:13:36 GMT
Pay growth fails to keep pace with cost of living
Basic pay is "falling noticeably" when accounting for price rises, the Office for National Statistics says.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:47:36 GMT
Scottish Greens to campaign on climate and social justice
The party pledges its councillors would shape priorities in planning decisions and local services.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:08:21 GMT
Council candidate charged after disturbance in Aberdeenshire
It is understood the incident in Aberdeenshire involved Scottish Conservative Robbie Withey.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:14:33 GMT
Charities warn Universal Credit and pension rise 'gobbled up' by bills
Universal Credit and state pensions rise 3.1% but campaigners say it will be swallowed by household bills.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:43:14 GMT
Activists deflate tyres on SUVs in Edinburgh
Climate campaigners argue residents with good public transport links don't need such large cars.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:18:06 GMT
Lifeboat station vandals caught on CCTV
Ropes were loosened on the boat at the Broughty Ferry RNLI station, the busiest in Scotland.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:20:23 GMT
Man appears in court over Old Firm bottle throw
The 32-year-old was charged after a bottle hit a member of Celtic staff during the match at Ibrox on 3 April.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:52:50 GMT
New tourism venture promotes 72 Scottish isles
The Scottish Island Passport aims to persuade people to visit overlooked island locations.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:03:49 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.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:53:19 GMT
I found the girl in the photo - now our abuser is in jail
Emma tracked down the girl whose picture was in the home of a music teacher who abused her as a teenager.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:16:45 GMT
Julie Fleeting: Breastfeeding at halftime and hand-me-down shirts
Scotland and Arsenal player Julie Fleeting blazed a trail for women in professional football.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:07:07 GMT
Wild sea eagle hatching caught on camera in Cairngorms
RSPB Scotland said it is the first ever live footage of a wild chick hatching in the UK.

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.

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.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:14:50 GMT
I found the girl in the photo - our abuser is now in jail
Emma tracked down the girl whose picture was in the home of a music teacher who abused her as a teenager.

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.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:52:25 GMT
Scottish Premiership: Old Firm in second round of post-split matches, Dundee v St Johnstone up first
Celtic will host Rangers in the second round of Scottish Premiership post-split fixtures while a relegation scrap between Dundee and St Johnstone is first up.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:20:04 GMT
Snooker World Championship: Graeme Dott makes 147 break in qualifying win
Graeme Dott hit the second maximum break of his career as he made it to the final qualifying round for the snooker World Championship.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:54:12 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Hearts, Aberdeen, Everton, West Brom, Johnstone, Devlin, Simms
Rangers-linked Sam Johnstone's West Bromwich Albion departure is all but confirmed as Aberdeen talk to potential summer signings.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:23:41 GMT
Kenny Dalglish says Rangers under more pressure than Celtic to win semi-final derby
Rangers are under more pressure than Celtic to win Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final, says Kenny Dalglish.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 20:04:04 GMT
Scotland women tackle 'world's best' Spain amid player frustration
Scotland welcome Spain to Hampden on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying with a point to prove on the pitch and some unrest off it.



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