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Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:59:35 GMT
Traffic warning as snow hits north-east Scotland
Motorists and bus travellers are facing disruption, while a number of schools are closed due to snow.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:21:29 GMT
'If I buy a bus ticket I can't eat for two days' - asylum seeker Aymen
Often living off just over £5 a day, people in the asylum system say they are struggling to cope.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:30:19 GMT
Scotland's papers: Strike hits Christmas flights and Brexit drug block
December strikes by airport staff and claims Brexit has stopped access to a new drug make the papers.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:28:52 GMT
Unions 'very sorry' for teacher strike disruption
Members of the SSTA and NASUWT unions say they have been left with no option but industrial action.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:22:13 GMT
My abusive partner took all my money but I escaped
A violent partner left Emma Artis facing bankruptcy but she found the strength to leave.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:04:49 GMT
Court ruling paves way for abortion clinic buffer zones
Campaigners say a Supreme Court ruling will have a major impact on plans for Safe Access Zones in Scotland

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:24:02 GMT
How am I going to pay for my loved one to come back?
Michael Porter, whose mum died in Crete in 2009, hopes a new service will assist families whose relatives are killed abroad.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:09:18 GMT
Neolithic axe grinding site uncovered
Archaeologists find Scotland's largest concentration of stone axe polishing marks at Balfron.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:42:58 GMT
Border Force staff at airports to strike over Christmas
Passport control officers are to join thousands of public servants in walkouts over pay, the PCS union says.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:13:52 GMT
£20m contract awarded for clean-up of nuclear shaft
The underground structure at Dounreay was used for disposing of radioactive waste.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:47:53 GMT
Man charged following death of pensioner in Forfar
A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court over the death of 90-year-old William Yule in Forfar.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:52:58 GMT
Is Nicola Sturgeon losing her grip on the SNP?
Does the election of Stephen Flynn as SNP Westminster leader represent a blow to the first minister?

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.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:16:12 GMT
Cybermen storm museum for new Doctor Who exhibition
Daleks and weeping angels will also be on show at the National Museum of Scotland's Worlds of Wonder.

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.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:04:14 GMT
Stephen Flynn: Who is the new SNP Westminster leader?
The 34-year-old from Dundee will face his first PMQs less than 24 hours after being elected.

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 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 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 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.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:02:10 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.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:26:18 GMT
SNP's Flynn takes part in first Prime Minister's Questions
The party's new Westminster leader takes over from Ian Blackford who held the post for five years.

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.

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.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:57:08 GMT
Is Scotland still leading the way on climate change?
More than 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.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:51:45 GMT
Emergency services try to free person down manhole in Inverness
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called to the incident in Inverness on Wednesday morning.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:16:01 GMT
UK weather: Freezing conditions trigger cold weather payments
Temperatures across the UK plummet overnight, dipping as low as -9.1C in the Scottish Highlands.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:15:41 GMT
Medical group to end Moffat and Lockerbie GP services after a year
Nearly 10,000 patients in the Moffat and Lockerbie areas are affected by the decision.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:47:58 GMT
Artist's delight after stolen cow sculpture Windy recovered
The sculpture called Windy was wrenched from its base in a field near Dunblane four weeks ago.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:30:24 GMT
Sheriff confirms new timeline for Lanarkshire baby deaths FAI
A fatal accident inquiry will probe the deaths of Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mirabelle Bosch.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:20:51 GMT
Neil and Andrew Simpson, Jake Wightman and Laura Muir among Scottish sport awards
Neil and Andrew Simpson are named Scottish Sportsperson of the Year, with Jake Wightman, Laura Muir and Eilish McColgan also receiving awards.

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:16:47 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Man Utd, Hearts, Hibs, St Mirren, Juranovic, Porteous, Baccus, Frimpong, Magdy, Kendouci, Wilson, Fish
Atletico Madrid will reportedly scout Celtic's Josip Juranovic against Brazil as Rangers are linked with Hibernian's Ryan Porteous.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:04:39 GMT
Darcy Graham: Scotland and Edinburgh wing expected to be out until February
Scotland wing Darcy Graham is expected to be out until February - the start of the Six Nations Championship - with a knee injury.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:48:36 GMT
Rangers AGM: Chairman Douglas Park re-elected as resolutions pass
Rangers confirm the re-election of their board, including chairman Douglas Park, following Tuesday's annual meeting.

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:05:05 GMT
Partick Thistle chair and directors step down after 'destructive' fan protests
Partick Thistle chair Jacqui Low and all but one of the other directors resign after what they describe as "destructive behaviour" and fan protests.



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