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Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:45:48 GMT
Why we should worry about what is happening in A&E
The latest A&E waiting time figures are once again the worst on record causing concern for patient care.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:15:22 GMT
How lockdown changed Scotland's high streets
There are fewer clothes shops and banks but more food outlets and tattoo parlours, new data shows.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:03:17 GMT
Scotland's papers: Harry's 'all-out war' and Labour launch 'vow 2'
Fallout from a second Netflix Harry and Meghan trailer and new devolution plans make the papers.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:16:18 GMT
Was my mother the child of a Catholic priest?
Vivien Prior's grandmother fell pregnant while working as a housekeeper for a priest in Scotland.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:03:12 GMT
Scottish car manufacturer unveils electric 4x4
An East Kilbride firm aims to be the first to produce a car at scale in Scotland since the 1980s.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:31:36 GMT
December train strikes: Extra walkouts planned over Christmas
The new walkout threatens to hit celebrations and travel over the festive weekend.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:00:15 GMT
When Star Wars took over a Scottish hydro scheme
The makers of Andor said filming in Argyll was a highlight of the show's on-location work.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:17:42 GMT
A headache pill inspired my dissolving poo bags
George Greer came up with the idea after being shocked at the amount of plastic waste on the banks of a loch.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:21:41 GMT
Satellite facility to create aerospace jobs in Ayrshire
Telecoms firm Mangata Networks will build its new hub at Prestwick International Aerospace Park.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:46:54 GMT
UK weather: Met Office warns of below freezing temperatures
People are urged to look out for friends and family amid unseasonably cold temperatures this week.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:54:54 GMT
Two hurt in Glasgow St Enoch Christmas market gas explosion
Emergency services were called to the market on St Enoch Square in Glasgow at about 11:00.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:51:42 GMT
Michelle Mone sent aggressive Covid contract email, Matt Hancock says
Ex-health secretary accuses Tory peer of being threatening when trying to secure a contract for a firm.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:04:47 GMT
Postmasters predict cuts and closures in the new year
Rural postmasters say they are taking on second jobs in order to keep their branches open.

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.

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.

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, 19 Nov 2022 08:35:20 GMT
Dumfries and Galloway groups fight cost of living battle
The charities and community groups trying to protect their users from the cost of living crisis.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:42:59 GMT
'I want to work but struggle to leave my house'
A mother with agoraphobia wants employers to be more clear when listing remote and flexible jobs.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:35:57 GMT
Pedestrian bridge opens with a celebration of light
Stockingfield Bridge links three communities in the north of Glasgow for the first time since 1790.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:58:36 GMT
Kate Winslet on why she paid family's £17,000 energy bill
The actress says the plight of a mother who runs life-saving support for her daughter "destroyed me".

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:10:38 GMT
Ukrainian refugees stage concert on cruise ship
Children from the war-torn country living on a cruise ship in Glasgow find a stage for their talents.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:20:00 GMT
The photographer who puts little people in the frame
David Gilliver has won awards for his Macro photography putting tiny figurines into imaginative scenes.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:56:45 GMT
Dumfries' old military drill hall's future at a crossroads
The 132-year-old Dumfries building is one of hundreds built across the country to train volunteers.

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:49:06 GMT
Queen's funeral composer: I had to keep my work secret
Composer Sir James MacMillan was asked in 2011 to write new music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:27:48 GMT
Kerelaw school abuse victim: 'I was always scared'
A victim recalls his ordeal at the hands of Matt George after a staff vs pupils football match.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:35:44 GMT
Glasgow stars in new Indiana Jones film trailer
Parts of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny were filmed in Glasgow in the summer of 2021.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:47:33 GMT
Suicide: I'm sleeping rough to fund a new mental health centre
Danny Thain who lost close friends to suicide is spending a month on the streets to raise money.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:15:25 GMT
Glasgow Airport passengers evacuated amid police lockdown
Areas of the terminal building were sealed off and a bomb disposal unit was sent to the scene.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:32:35 GMT
Ian Blackford denies being pushed out by SNP MPs
Ian Blackford has denied he was pushed out of his role as SNP Westminster leader.

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:54:50 GMT
Kate Winslet: More support needed for cost of living
Kate Winslet told Laura Kuenssberg that more needed to be done for people in special circumstances

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:03:19 GMT
Strep A: Symptoms to look out for
Dr Jim McMenamin, of Public Health Scotland, details some of the symptoms associated with Strep A infections.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:16:57 GMT
Ukrainian refugee’s journey from Poland to Scotland
Following one Ukrainian refugee’s journey from Poland to Scotland.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:57:33 GMT
Can Labour revive its fortunes in Scotland?
The party hopes its proposed constitutional reforms will improve its electoral chances north of the border.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:49:39 GMT
Crash deaths on notorious section of the A9 reach 20-year high
Local campaigners say they are living in constant fear of the next crash on the A9.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:51:46 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:09:35 GMT
Holyrood’s budget watchdog growls
The auditor general gives his assessment of the £2bn underspend in Scottish government accounts.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:27:10 GMT
Ian Blackford: Why has SNP Westminster chief stepped down?
Who is the Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP, and why has he stepped down as the SNP's Westminster leader?

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:16:54 GMT
Scottish independence: What is a de facto referendum?
Nicola Sturgeon wants to use the next general election as a vote on Scottish independence.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:18:07 GMT
Scotland's future remains in the balance
The ruling on the right to hold a referendum leaves questions hanging and a nation divided, says BBC's James Cook.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:19:27 GMT
What is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies?
The government has extended the windfall tax on oil and gas companies.

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?

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.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:45:28 GMT
What does the Supreme Court decision mean for indyref2?
Judges have said the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold an independence referendum.

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?

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:49:09 GMT
Scottish independence: Will there be a second referendum?
The Scottish government has lost its case in the Supreme Court - so what happens now?

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:08:35 GMT
Edinburgh Filmhouse: London cinema owner to make rescue bid
The Prince Charles Cinema owner has revealed plans to buy and reopen the Edinburgh Filmhouse.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:04:54 GMT
Scot dies after bar shooting in St Lucia
Donnie McKinnon, 48, believed to be from Lochaber in the Highlands, died after the incident in a bar.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:12:09 GMT
Two seriously injured in Moray crash
The man, 93, and woman, 87, were taken to hospital after the accident in Keith on Sunday.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:47:10 GMT
Golden eagle project swoops for national honour
The scheme in southern Scotland has seen bird numbers rise from just a handful to nearly 40.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:38:24 GMT
Report finds 'unsafe practices' at Forth Valley Royal Hospital
A report on Forth Valley Royal Hospital finds some patients waited 25 hours to transfer to a ward.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:37:24 GMT
Glasgow Airport evacuated over 'innocent item' in luggage
Glasgow Airport flights were cancelled and passengers were left outside in the cold for two hours.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:18:33 GMT
Scotland: Dalglish, Souness & Rod Stewart - World Cup '86 remembered
Some of the main protagonists of Scotland's 1986 World Cup campaign talk Dalglish, Souness and being in Rod Stewart's limo.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:45:50 GMT
Rangers fan group Club 1872 to vote against chairman Douglas Park at annual meeting
Rangers fan shareholder group Club 1872 will vote against the reappointment of chairman Douglas Park at Tuesday's annual meeting.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:26:38 GMT
Kash Farooq 'getting back on his feet' after enforced retirement at 26
Kash Farooq hopes to "get myself on my feet again" almost a year on from his enforced retirement.

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:10:14 GMT
World Cup 2022: Celtic's Daizen Maeda gives Japan the lead against Croatia
Watch as Celtic's Daizen Maeda gives Japan the lead against Croatia at the World Cup.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:01:45 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Josip Juranovic, Daizen Maeda, Glen Kamara, Lee Johnson, Scotland
Glen Kamara will want to leave Ibrox in January or the summer if he does not get game time under Michael Beale.



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