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Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:29:02 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Easing restrictions 'puts vulnerable at risk'
Studies suggest that people with compromised immune systems do not get the same protection from vaccines

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:50:43 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Glasgow Life to cut 500 jobs due to venue closures
The charity, which runs libraries, museums and sports centres in Glasgow lost £38m during the pandemic.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:23:31 GMT
Scotland's papers: Covid young in intensive care and pension 'shock'
NHS Tayside opening an extra Covid ward and Rishi Sunak's pension proposals lead the papers.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:23:12 GMT
Is a new oil field climate change hypocrisy?
As Glasgow prepares to host the COP26 climate summit, a new oil field could get the green light in the North Sea.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:04:35 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon says surge in cases may be levelling off
Nicola Sturgeon says a "slowdown" in infections gives her optimism that restrictions can be eased.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:31:24 GMT
Call for calorie content labelling on alcoholic drinks
The current law does not require ingredients, nutritional information and health risks to be shown on alcoholic drinks.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:31:28 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Shop footfall lags behind rest of UK
Retailers say figures may have been driven by the lag in relaxing Covid restrictions north of the border.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:44:21 GMT
Community work for teacher who assaulted pupils
Linda McCall is sentenced for offences against five vulnerable children with severe learning difficulties.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:29:08 GMT
Woman arrested and charged over six-figure 'romance fraud'
A 51-year-old woman in Aberdeenshire was duped out of a six-figure sum of money, police said.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:13:59 GMT
Images released after Peter Lawwell home fire attack
Police want to trace the man pictured in connection with a fire attack on the former Celtic chief executive's home.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:52:56 GMT
Call to cancel more procedures to cut Scotland's hospital pressures
A senior public health official said "difficult decisions" must be made amid staff absences and rising admissions.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:36:05 GMT
MoD announces jobs boost for RAF Lossiemouth
More than 100 new posts will be created as part of the deployment of Poseidon maritime aircraft at the Moray base.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:46:18 GMT
Celtic's Griffiths sent home over online comments
Striker Leigh Griffiths is sent home from Celtic's training base in Newport while allegations of improper online behaviour are investigated.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:22:19 GMT
Scotland first to use 'sponge on a string' pill as cancer test
The cytosponge will be offered to some patients as a non-invasive alternative to an endoscopy.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:57:41 GMT
Cornton Vale criticised for segregating mentally ill women
Cornton Vale has been criticised for its management of women with complex mental health needs.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:35:03 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:10:46 GMT
What happened to Scotland's 'free from Covid' hopes?
In summer 2020, there was talk of being "not far away" from eliminating the virus. That did not happen, but is there still cause for optimism?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:11:33 GMT
Does political pressure shape pandemic decisions?
With Scotland and England on the road out of lockdown, does political pressure encourage a "four nation" approach?

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:20:09 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Can rising Edinburgh cases be explained?
Scotland's capital has seen positive coronavirus cases reach unprecedented levels in the last two weeks. So, why might that be?

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:49:18 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Do I need a vaccine certificate to travel?
The documents could be used in an international vaccine passport programme enabling foreign travel.

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:02:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Can we stop worrying about high case numbers?
As vaccination reduces serious illness from Covid-19, the Scottish government is changing its strategy.

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:43:58 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?
The next phase of lockdown easing will see larger groups meeting. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:30:06 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What level is your area in?
Many Scottish council areas saw restrictions ease earlier this month, but some remained at the same level.

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:57:50 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Recorded cases in children reach highest level
The number of weekly cases among 0-14 year olds is now higher than in early January, figures show.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:49:14 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What will the next few months be like?
Scotland has put the brakes on easing Covid restrictions this summer but there is confidence it is just a pause.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:45:26 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Answers to your questions
Some of the most recent answers to your questions about the pandemic in Scotland.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:43:23 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Ten ways crime changed during the pandemic
Shoplifting slumped but assaults on police officers went up during a "unique year" for crime levels in Scotland.

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:35:55 GMT
Covid in Scotland: When will we know if the vaccination programme is working?
The link between Covid cases and hospital admissions seems to be weakening - but when will we know for sure?

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:11:03 GMT
Outlander star Sam Heughan funds Scottish drama scholarship
Sam Heughan has created a scholarship and scriptwriting competition at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 22:31:39 GMT
How cattle are helping rare butterflies to thrive at Mabie Forest
Pearl-bordered fritillary numbers are rising at one site - with some unusual assistance.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:31:14 GMT
Young teenagers 'were not protected' from predators at gigs
Young women speak to the BBC about being sexually harassed, assaulted or groomed by men at gigs while underage.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 08:11:31 GMT
Lyme disease: 'People say I don't look ill'
Yen Lau describes her Lyme disease as an "invisible disease" that can cause days of sickness and fatigue.

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:13:54 GMT
Can hydrogen fuel help drive towards green future?
Supporters are calling for a clean fuel strategy but critics are not sure about hydrogen's role.

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:27:14 GMT
Are Green MSPs set to join the SNP government?
Talks between the SNP and the Greens about a Holyrood "co-operation arrangement" are entering a new phase.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:09:19 GMT
Covid: FM says restriction easing dates 'not set in stone'
Amid high case numbers, Nicola Sturgeon has said it would not be responsible to have a guaranteed timetable for lifting Covid restrictions.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:47:08 GMT
Covid in Scotland: 'I've never really had the chance to perform'
Tatenda Gentle has been making music throughout the pandemic, but he has never been to a live gig before.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:26:52 GMT
Edinburgh clean-up under way after flash flooding
The flooding caused trains in the capital to be stopped and homes, bars and businesses were affected.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:01:18 GMT
Brexit: Exporting my fish to China is easier than to France
A Scottish fisherman says post-Brexit rules means three hours worth of paperwork for each EU order.

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:33:29 GMT
Rare white puffin seen on island off coast of Scotland
A rare white puffin has been spotted on a small island off the Scottish coast.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:24:17 GMT
Tokyo 2020: Laura Muir in U-turn over Olympic double to concentrate on 1500m
Laura Muir decides against doubling up at the Tokyo Olympics and will concentrate on running the 1500m.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:04:57 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, St Johnstone, Aberdeen, Hearts, Davies, Starfelt, Ryan, Carter-Vickers, Hickey, Kamara, Ajer
Celtic linked with a long list of defenders, while goalkeeper hints at move, Russian club interested in Rangers midfielder...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:04:53 GMT
Ross County forfeit League Cup tie with Forfar after Covid outbreak
Ross County forfeit their League Cup opener against Forfar Athletic on Saturday amid a Covid-19 outbreak.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:20:45 GMT
Scottish League Cup: Lessons learned from five years of group-stage format
BBC Scotland looks at what lessons can be learned five years on from the introduction of the Scottish League Cup's group-stage format.



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