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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:01:09 GMT
NHS chiefs in Scotland discuss having wealthy pay for treatment
Mention of a "two-tier" service appears in draft minutes of a meeting of NHS Scotland chief executives.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:52:45 GMT
Sheku Bayoh's sister received abuse after speaking at death inquiry
Kadi Johnson received racist and abusive messages after speaking at the inquiry into the death of her brother.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:09:59 GMT
Scotland's papers: Hopes of teachers pay deal and soft Brexit warning
The latest on an upcoming teachers' strike and a Swiss-style agreement with the EU make the front pages.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:09:45 GMT
Baftas: Capaldi credits success to 'being born in Scotland'
The former Doctor Who actor thanked his parents as he accepted an award at the Bafta Scotland ceremony.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:16:09 GMT
Man arrested after armed police called to flat in Arbroath
A number of emergency response vehicles were called to the flat in Arbroath on Sunday.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:27:44 GMT
Teachers' union 'hopeful' of new offer to avert strike
Members of the largest teachers' union will walk out for 24 hours on 24 November in a pay dispute.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:10:48 GMT
Church holds vigil for woman missing in River Don
The candlelight vigil was held at Monymusk Parish Church for the woman named locally as Hazel Nairn.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:51:22 GMT
Luce Bay fisherman dies after rescue from sinking boat
The man was rescued from his sinking trawler in Luce Bay, Wigtownshire, but died later in hospital.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:52:36 GMT
Scottish football coaches offer helping hand in Rwanda
Coaches from grassroots clubs across the country have been working with youngsters in Africa.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 14:43:42 GMT
Glasgow Caledonian University gives free breakfasts to staff and pupils
Breakfasts are being offered at Glasgow Caledonian University to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:49:35 GMT
Borders child waited over three years for mental health help
The data was released following a freedom of information request by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:47:07 GMT
Scot lands on home soil after Iraqi jail ordeal
Tears and high emotions greeted Brian Glendinning at Edinburgh Airport after two months in custody.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:33:38 GMT
Police hunt two men after Maryhill attempted murder
A 40-year-old man was attacked in Maryhill, Glasgow in the early hours of Saturday.

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.

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.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:08:37 GMT
Alan MacMasters: How the great online toaster hoax was exposed
How a 15-year-old schoolboy exposed a much-repeated "fact" as a Wikipedia hoax.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:34:47 GMT
Couple camped in woods for a week to find lost dog
Beagle Millie was spooked by a firework and escaped from her garden in Peterhead.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:07:51 GMT
Which schools will close during the Scottish teachers' strike?
The biggest Scottish teachers' strike in decades will bring learning to a standstill next Thursday.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:34:14 GMT
135-year-old message in a bottle found under floorboards
Two workers left the note inside a whisky bottle after laying the floor in an Edinburgh house.

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.

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.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:29:15 GMT
Strike planned but EIS ready to consider new offer
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley says the union is "more than ready" to consider a new pay offer.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:11:08 GMT
Scot back home after Iraqi jail ordeal
A Scottish engineer who spent two months in custody in Iraq is reunited with his family.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:41:50 GMT
Clear-up starts after flooding in parts of Scotland
Disruption from the heavy rain in parts of the country has continued throughout Saturday.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:40:47 GMT
Dog spooked by firework found after 11 days
The moment Millie the beagle was reunited with her owner was captured by a drone.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:36:32 GMT
Heavy rain and floods hit eastern Scotland
Heavy rain and flooding has hit eastern Scotland bringing disruption to roads and rail.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:22:45 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

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?

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:10:53 GMT
Legionnaires' disease found in police HQ showers
The bug was found in shower heads at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan in Fife.

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.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:09:54 GMT
Aberdeen make £5m loss: Chairman Dave Cormack says club on right track
Aberdeen have the correct strategies despite losing more than £5m for the second year in succession, chairman Dave Cormack says.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:15:05 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.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:09:17 GMT
Search continues for woman 'swept away' by river
The woman is reported to have fallen into the water at Monymusk during an Amber weather warning on Friday.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 11:59:42 GMT
Woman dies after being hit by car on M8 in Glasgow
Police are investigating after the 49-year-old was struck near the slip road for Coatbridge Road.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:39:08 GMT
Scotland: Craig Brown relives his France 98 World Cup journey
Former Scotland manager Craig Brown recollects taking the national team to their last World Cup in France 24 years ago.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:03:22 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Aberdeen, McLean, O'Riley, Sakala, Yates, Boyle, Behich
Rangers ponder move for Scotland midfielder as Celtic boss looks forward to another possible foreign trip...

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 18:04:02 GMT
SWPL1: Rangers and Glasgow City draw as Celtic close gap on top two
Rangers and Glasgow City remain level on points at the top of SWPL1 after the sides draw at Petershill Park.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 22:41:45 GMT
Scotland 52-29 Argentina: 'Positive finish sets Scots up for momentous year ahead'
Scotland did not take significant strides forward or suffer any huge setbacks this autumn as a huge 2023 looms, writes Andy Burke.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:29:13 GMT
Scott Brown: Fleetwood boss on ambition, managerial influences & growing his hair
In an interview with BBC Scotland, Scott Brown talks managerial influences, trips to Lake Como and growing out his hair.



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