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Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:43:21 GMT
Amber weather warning for eastern Scotland
The Met Office said areas could see as much rain as would be expected during the whole of November.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:18:35 GMT
Two more Scottish school strike days announced
The EIS teaching union says its members will go on strike again in January in a dispute over pay.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:43:36 GMT
Scotland's papers: Economy 'nightmare' and 'never had it so bad'
Gloomy reaction to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement dominates Scotland's front pages.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:19:01 GMT
Students call for cap on Glasgow University population
They say 10,000 additional Glasgow students is putting a strain on housing and damaging welfare.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:32:57 GMT
Aftersun child star Frankie: 'I had never acted before this'
Frankie Corio, 12, stars alongside Normal People star Paul Mescal in the new big screen release.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:25:33 GMT
Sensors detect damp and mould in Glasgow social housing
A Glasgow pilot scheme uses smart technology to monitor temperature, moisture and vapour in homes.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:29:10 GMT
Not proven verdict in neighbour death trial in Inverness
Retired eye surgeon Hamish Towler was accused of pushing and punching John Birrell in Inverness.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:27:51 GMT
Borders housing development's year-long electricity wait is over
A new affordable housing project in the Borders waits 53 weeks on its electricity connection.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:16:42 GMT
Bird flu: More than 20 swans found dead in Glasgow scare
A further 11 birds have died at Hogganfield Park in Glasgow, home to a large population of swans.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:23:09 GMT
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt says finance plans worth £1.5bn to Scotland
The chancellor says he will bring stability, but the first minister says it is a return to austerity.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 23:00:40 GMT
Date set for new avalanche information season
The service provides assessments of the avalanche hazard in six mountain areas.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:26:04 GMT
French Holocaust denier appears in Scottish court
Vincent Reynouard was arrested in Fife two years after fleeing France over convictions for antisemitism.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:39:48 GMT
UK faces biggest fall in living standards on record
Household incomes are forecast to fall 7% when adjusted for inflation and not recover for six years.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:17:43 GMT
What is the Scottish child payment and can I get it?
The benefit has increased to £25 a week and has been extended to include anyone under 16.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:20:24 GMT
Website crash shows importance of Scottish Child Payment- Sturgeon
"Massive demand" initially stopped people applying for the £25 weekly benefit which has been extended to under-16s.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:53:43 GMT
A pet food bank saved me from having to give up my cats
A pet owner tells of his struggle to afford to keep his cats well fed.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:47:25 GMT
Kate Winslet covers mum's £17,000 energy bill
The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:24:30 GMT
The Highland haven insulated from rising energy prices
A hydroelectric scheme provides power for the 120 people living in the remote community of Knoydart.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:57:21 GMT
I can't afford to heat my flat - but free coats keep me warm
Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:30:53 GMT
How a family of 14 is coping with rising costs
Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they have been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:19:18 GMT
We waited three years to see a psychiatrist
More than half of people seeking psychological help in the Highlands face waits of more than a year.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:21:04 GMT
The day Winston Churchill lost his 'seat for life'
The former prime minister served as an MP for Dundee for 14 years, until he fell out of favour with voters in 1922.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:22:24 GMT
Pictish stone discovered in Highland cemetery
The carved stone could provide experts with insights into the development of Pictish art.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:39:11 GMT
The long struggle of Dumfries to get its cinema back
The closest large-scale facility to Dumfries is more than 30 miles away over the border in Carlisle.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:12:17 GMT
Scot held in Iraq: 'I was jumping around my cell shouting freedom'
Scottish worker detained for two months in Iraq tells of his joy when told he was being released.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:17:51 GMT
The men who spent 20 years building a fighter plane
The aviation enthusiasts hope their replica World War One aircraft will be able to take to the skies.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:24:04 GMT
The artist who recreates the faces of the unknown dead
Hew Morrison creates facial reconstructions in a bid to solve cold cases which can date back decades.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:09:07 GMT
The men reading poetry at Dundee's lonely funerals
A local project is undertaking work to dignify the ceremonies of those who die alone.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:53:35 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:17:51 GMT
How I became an endurance unicyclist
Bruce Rose took up the unicycle in lockdown and has now completed the North Coast 500 route.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:21:47 GMT
Meet the dog who seeks out stoats
Thorn has a special role in efforts to keep more areas of Orkney free of stoats.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:52:23 GMT
Strikes are not inevitable - Humza Yousaf
Strikes are not inevitable - Humza Yousaf

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:06:15 GMT
Remembrance Day: Edinburgh Armistice Day service called off
People across Scotland paused but one major Armistice Day service was called off to due high winds.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:30:21 GMT
Nicholas Rossi: Sheriff determines man is wanted US fugitive
A Scottish sheriff has ruled that fingerprints, photographs and tattoos confirm the identity of a missing US fugitive.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:56:26 GMT
Autumn Statement: How are tax and benefits different in Scotland?
Which of the spending cuts and tax rises announced by the Chancellor will affect people in Scotland?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:32:36 GMT
Teachers' strikes: What are they paid and will schools close?
Some teachers have already voted in favour of strike action over demands for higher pay.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:11:41 GMT
How might Scotland's electoral map be changing?
Widespread changes to UK constituencies in Scotland are being drawn up, including the loss of two MPs.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:35:32 GMT
COP27: Is Scotland still leading the way on climate change?
A year on from COP26 in Glasgow what progress is Scotland making on its climate change targets?

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:57:47 GMT
What are the plans for gender reforms in Scotland?
What changes are planned for the gender recognition process, and why are they so controversial?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:27:41 GMT
What will be the impact of Scottish budget cuts?
Why is the Scottish government having to cut its budget, and what will it mean for our public services?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:47:31 GMT
Edinburgh Filmhouse supporters launch £2m bid to save cinema
The Edinburgh Filmhouse ceased trading along with the Edinburgh film festival and Aberdeen Belmont.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:25:19 GMT
Concerns raised over Highland rural fire service cover
Highland councillors claim there have been times when large parts of the region have had no cover.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:40:40 GMT
Offshore investment warning over windfall tax rise
Offshore Energies UK says tax changes announced by the chancellor could drive investors away.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:36:51 GMT
Solar farm near former nuclear plant approved
Developers say it could meet the energy needs of a town the size of Annan for the next 40 years.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:56:35 GMT
Stirling University Students' Union votes to go 100% vegan
Stirling University Students' Union aims to phase out meat and dairy products from outlets by 2025.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:33:52 GMT
Prestwick Airport profits from military fuel sales
The Scottish government-owned airport reports turning a profit for the third year in a row.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:25:09 GMT
Rangers: Giovanni van Bronckhorst's first year assessed
As Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst marks a year in charge of the club, BBC Scotland examines the impact he has made.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:17:35 GMT
Question marks and potential answers as Scotland target Germany 2024
What does Scotland's defeat by Turkey tell us as they look beyond the disappointment of missing out on the Qatar World Cup?

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:42:52 GMT
Scotland v Argentina: Finn Russell in side, Jack Dempsey starts
Fly-half Finn Russell is named in Scotland's side to face Argentina on Saturday while back row Jack Dempsey will make his first start.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:01:28 GMT
Scottish gossip: Filip Helander, Ange Postecoglou, Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Calvin Bassey
Sweden defender Filip Helander dismisses rumours his career is on the line, next Rangers manager suggested, plus more.



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