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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:21:21 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'Shocking' to see more people in 30s in ICU
Forth Valley hospital staff tell how they have seen a different profile among patients in the second wave of Covid-19.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:47:34 GMT
Two of three BiFab yards bought out of administration
Fabrication sites in Methil and on the Isle of Lewis will reopen but a yard at Burntisland is not part of the deal.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:24:23 GMT
Scotland's papers: Football abuse scandal and vaccine 'slowdown' fears
A report into child abuse at Scottish football clubs and concerns over vaccine supplies make the front pages of Scotland's papers.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:36:25 GMT
Temperature dips to -15C as cold snap goes on
The mercury plunged again in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, overnight while in Inverness it dipped to -13C.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:04:04 GMT
Alex Salmond 'could still appear' at inquiry committee
The former first minister's legal team say they are examining a ruling by a High Court judge.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:58:58 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Vaccination programme 'may need to slow down'
The country has received lower Pfizer vaccine stocks than expected due to a reduction in manufacturing capacity.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:49:09 GMT
Crews battle wildfires in Western Isles and Highlands
Low temperatures have created tinder-dry conditions on moorland and hills in the areas.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:56:25 GMT
Man caught driving with 'practically zero-visibility' in Dundee
The driver was caught with both windscreens almost completely covered with snow as he drove in Dundee.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:12:38 GMT
FM says UK borders 'too leaky' despite quarantine rules
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she wants the UK to follow her lead in imposing hotel quarantine on travellers from all countries.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:02:33 GMT
Orphaned otter cubs found wandering Inverkeithing streets
The Scottish SPCA think the mother of the three to four-month-old cubs was involved in a traffic accident.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:02:28 GMT
Liam Hendry: Life sentence for van killer who mowed down teenager
Dean Wright will serve at least 22 years for murdering 18-year-old Liam Hendry near Celtic Park in Glasgow.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:36:34 GMT
Bidders 'frustrated' by wind farms auction delay
Crown Estate Scotland is pausing an auction for the next generation of wind farms while it reviews the process.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:07:27 GMT
Scottish football clubs urged to apologise for historical child sex abuse
The review was ordered after allegations of historical child abuse in Scottish football going back to the 1970s.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:27:57 GMT
'Unusually high wave' caused fatal capsizing at Brora
Experienced fisherman William Sutherland was trying to return to a harbour when his boat was overturned.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:41:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:31:05 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How many people have been vaccinated?
Find out what percentage of adults have been given a jab and how many have been vaccinated in your area.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:23:56 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Families remember loved ones lost to coronavirus
As the Covid death toll continues to rise, we share tributes to some of those who have lost their lives to the virus.

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:31:45 GMT
Why are care home residents still dying with Covid?
Almost all residents of Scottish care homes have been vaccinated - so why are they still reporting outbreaks?

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:24:47 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How will the phased return to school work?
BBC Scotland has rounded up what we know so far about how the return to the classroom will be rolled out.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:28:15 GMT
Covid in Scotland: When will I be vaccinated against the virus?
Scotland's vaccination programme has moved up a gear - but when will you receive a jab?

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:35:53 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How gaming helps people connect during lockdown
Gamers in Glasgow tell BBC Scotland how their hobby has helped them cope during the pandemic.

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:11:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland data: What's happening in the community?
BBC Scotland's Marc Ellison examines the latest data to find out how coronavirus is affecting neighbourhoods across Scotland.

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:45:36 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Peacetime excess deaths highest since 1891
Peacetime excess deaths for 2020 were the highest in Scotland since 1891, official figures show.

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:48:22 GMT
Covid vaccine: Will Scotland have enough time to meet jabs target?
Scotland opens new mass vaccination centres as it aims to protect the oldest and most vulnerable from Covid illness.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:34:34 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The six new lockdown rules
Nicola Sturgeon announces the areas where restrictions will be tightened in Scotland from Saturday.

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:41:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How do the rules compare to last year?
Some restrictions have been tightened amid concerns the "stay at home" message has not had the same impact.

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:05:37 GMT
Covid vaccine: How does a vaccine get approved?
The NHS is carrying out the biggest vaccination campaign in its history - what safety checks were made?

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:05:43 GMT
Is Scotland 'picking up pace' on vaccinations?
Fewer elderly people in the community have been immunised, but nearly all care homes have had residents vaccinated.

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:23:19 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Are cases high in your community?
Do you know how Covid-19 is spreading in your community? Public Health Scotland is providing more detail about the pandemic.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:53:02 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where will I get my vaccine?
More than 1,000 locations across Scotland will be used for the community vaccination programme.

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:14:31 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the latest lockdown rules?
Scotland is heading into a new coronavirus lockdown - what are the rules in your area?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:46:07 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Parents' verdicts on week one of home-schooling
The new school term began in Scotland this week - but most pupils and teachers did not return to the classroom.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:01:37 GMT
Food traders say Brexit impact 'could get worse'
They are warning of price rises and potential shortages when new Brexit rules on imports start in April.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:24:51 GMT
I saved dad's business with a single tweet
Harley Walsh says her tweet was shared 19,000 times within a week of posting a picture of her mechanic dad.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:26:20 GMT
Salmond and Sturgeon: What is the controversy all about?
Two central characters in the Scottish independence movement are in a bitter dispute.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:32:04 GMT
John Beattie: My daughter tackled cancer then scored for Arsenal
BBC presenter John Beattie shares his pride over how daughter Jen dealt with her diagnosis during a pandemic.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:27:30 GMT
Scotland exams 2021: How will grades be awarded?
Exams have been scrapped for a second year running so how will grades to be awarded to students?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:40:37 GMT
What next for the Holyrood inquiry with no Alex Salmond?
A tight remit and the absence of a key witness are sure to leave this committee with more questions than answers.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:41:29 GMT
Evidence St Kilda was inhabited 2,000 years ago
Archaeologists have uncovered pieces of pottery dating from the Iron Age on the archipelago's main island.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:59:24 GMT
Peaky Blinders: Cillian Murphy filming at Portsoy harbour
Lead actor Cillian Murphy is photographed in Aberdeenshire filming scenes for the popular gangster drama.

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:22:05 GMT
'Treasure chest' of old photographic slides saved from Shetland dump
Hundreds of images of Shetland dating back 50 years were saved by one man "in the right place at the right time".

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 09:21:43 GMT
Will a better care system emerge from the Covid crisis?
A National Care Service is proposed to improve adult social care - but what does that mean and will it happen?

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:17:03 GMT
Covid in Scotland: An intensive care night shift 10 months on
BBC Scotland returns to the ICU at Hairmyres to see how the staff are coping after almost a year of Covid.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:08:51 GMT
Covid: Vaccine supplies 'could see roll-out slow down'
The first minister says vaccination supply means the schedule of appointments may reduce in coming weeks.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:32:27 GMT
Saving my dad's garage with the power of social
A woman harnesses the power of social media to help get her dad's garage business back on track.

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:08:45 GMT
Lord Advocate admits Rangers administrators should not have been prosecuted
Scotland's Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC tells Holyrood that the prosecution of two financial administrators should never have happened.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:30:22 GMT
Snow blankets Scotland as temperatures plunge
Scotland has been hit by widespread heavy snowfalls across large parts of the country.

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:52:22 GMT
Scottish Labour leadership: Lennon and Sarwar on indyref2
Candidates Monica Lennon and Anas Sarwar discuss the possibility of another referendum on Scottish independence.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:24:30 GMT
Six Nations: Scotland make three changes for Wales at Murrayfield
Blade Thomson, James Lang and Darcy Graham come into the Scotland XV for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with Wales at Murrayfield.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:02:52 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Kilmarnock, Scotland, Dundee Utd, Hibernian
Celtic boss Neil Lennon backs Rangers' disciplinary stance, claiming the Old Firm get targeted more by the Scottish FA.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:28:35 GMT
Australian Open: Jamie Murray, Heather Watson & Joe Salisbury advance in doubles
Jamie Murray's rekindled doubles partnership with Bruno Soares continues in convincing fashion as they reach the last 16 at the Australian Open.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:12:50 GMT
Squidge Rugby: How Stuart Hogg & Finn Russell 'rugby tennis' defeated England
Squidge Rugby looks at how "rugby tennis" helped Scotland defeat England at Twickenham for the first time since 1983.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:55:18 GMT
Aberdeen: Derek McInnes hopes public backing can lift team
Manager Derek McInnes hopes public backing from the Aberdeen board can ease the strain on his underperforming team.



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