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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:31:06 GMT
Scotland loses UK climate change lead, advisers warn
Scotland's progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions has "largely stalled" in recent years.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:19:48 GMT
Thousands of pupils miss school as teachers strike
Members of the SSTA and NASUWT unions walk out on Wednesday and Thursday in an ongoing pay dispute.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:22:45 GMT
Which schools will be hit by the Scottish teachers' strikes?
Wednesday and Thursday's industrial action will cause partial or full closures across Scotland.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:41:23 GMT
Scotland's papers: Flynn to lead SNP MPs and Mone leaves House of Lords
The election of the SNP's new Westminster leader and the latest on Baroness Mone make the papers.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:48:15 GMT
'Arctic blast' to bring Scotland snow and ice
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for parts of Scotland for Wednesday and Thursday.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:36:43 GMT
'The baby I lost to miscarriage saved my life'
If Laura Strathearn had carried her baby to term, she would have gone straight into hospice care.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:37:17 GMT
The night Edinburgh's skyline glowed orange
Twenty years ago a major fire in the heart of Edinburgh threatened to engulf its historic Old Town.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:45:09 GMT
Stephen Flynn elected as new SNP leader at Westminster
Stephen Flynn defeats Alison Thewliss - who is seen as being close to Nicola Sturgeon - in a vote of SNP MPs.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:32:35 GMT
Huge backlog in offenders doing community payback in Scotland
The backlog of unpaid work hours that offenders need to carry out rises to more than 700,000 hours.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:02:51 GMT
BrewDog fruity beer ad banned over five-a-day claim
The controversial brewer is told an advert for its fruit beers could mislead consumers.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:35:37 GMT
Following in the footsteps of Billy Bremner
A new heritage trail and exhibition celebrates the footballer on the 25th anniversary of his death.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:12:14 GMT
Strep A schools in Scotland could get antibiotics
Health secretary says he will issue new advice on measures to prevent the infection in schools.

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.

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

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:29:49 GMT
The Aberdeenshire care home worker older than some residents
Liz Thomson, 81, is thought to be to be one of Scotland's oldest care home workers.

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.

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 12:58:41 GMT
December strikes: Who is striking and what are their pay claims?
Hundreds of thousands of workers have walked out, or threatened to, causing widespread disruption.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:45:59 GMT
Boy aged 10 in gang who pushed motorcyclist off bike in Edinburgh
Police are hunting for four people - including a boy aged about 10 - over the incident in Edinburgh.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:52:37 GMT
Two days of strikes set for 11 regional airports
Air travellers have been warned to expect disruption at regional airports on 19 and 22 December.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:49:51 GMT
Aberdeenshire false rape accuser has jail sentence cut
The woman was jailed for 14 months but that was reduced after an appeal was launched.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:44:10 GMT
Car driver sought after cyclist hurt in bypass crash
Police want to trace the owner of a silver hatchback after the incident in the Scottish Borders.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:13:37 GMT
Car crashes into Dundee University classroom
The building has been closed for the day after the vehicle left the road and smashed through a wall.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:17:19 GMT
Conservative peer Michelle Mone to take leave of absence from Lords
Baroness Mone is accused of benefitting from a company she recommended for a Covid contract.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:05:54 GMT
Rangers AGM: Board's resolutions approved as club announce Ibrox plans
Rangers say resolutions to give the board more control over the issuing of shares at Tuesday's annual meeting "were approved by shareholder vote".

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:09:00 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Dundee Utd, Cho, Behich, Raskin, Onomah, Paterson
South Korea striker Cho Gue-sung is poised to move amid links with Celtic, while Rangers are named among Nicolas Raskin's suitors.

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.

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:54:59 GMT
Quiz: Name these Scottish-based players who scored at World Cups
Can you name these Scottish-based players who scored at World Cups going back to France 98?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:01:27 GMT
Holders Celtic visit Falkirk in Women's Scottish Cup fourth round
Holders Celtic open their Women's Scottish Cup defence away to Falkirk while Glasgow City are at home to Hamilton.



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