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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:30:01 GMT
COP26: Disruption forecast in Glasgow as busy roads begin to close
Key routes near the SEC in Glasgow will close over the weekend and some commuters are expecting "major challenges".

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:31:21 GMT
Embroiderers' Declaration of Arbroath tapestry comes home
Nine embroiderers spent two years working on the three-panel tapestry to mark the landmark 1320 document.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:56:40 GMT
Scotland's papers: Appointments cut for COP26 and 'hot gun' horror
Hospital appointments being cancelled to reduce COP26 traffic and Alec Baldwin's gun tragedy make the front pages.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:53:04 GMT
Son accused of mother's murder is found dead
Sean Flynn had been due to stand trial for a second time after being cleared of killing Louise Tiffney in 2005.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:46:46 GMT
Covid in Scotland: NHS Lanarkshire moves to 'highest risk level'
The health board warns its hospitals are at maximum capacity and describes occupancy levels as "critical.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:36:28 GMT
Forth Valley Police sorry for 'victim blaming' drinking advice
A social media post on safe drinking followed reports that women had been spiked using needles.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:28:57 GMT
Yester Castle closed after 'substantial theft' of stone' in East Lothian
Yester Castle in East Lothian is shut to the public because of safety concerns due to the theft.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 20:21:34 GMT
ScotRail strikes set to go ahead during COP26 summit
The RMT union rejects the latest offer from ScotRail in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:59:11 GMT
Boy, 16, and woman critically ill after Ayr explosion
The 16-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman were injured in the blast at a house in Ayr on Monday, along with two others.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:27:24 GMT
HIV Scotland fined £10,000 for email data breach
HIV Scotland sent an email to 105 people which included the personal information.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:15:55 GMT
Glasgow art school building should be 'faithfully' restored
GSA bosses said this was the "best option" for the building, which was destroyed by fire in 2018.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:23:00 GMT
'We knew something was wrong when mum shrank'
Alison McDonald was diagnosed with a blood cancer after she lost several inches in height.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:27:43 GMT
Couple's joy as lost wedding ring found on Isle of Lewis beach
The gold band made by Daryll Leslie's wife slipped off while swimming in the Western Isles.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:29:20 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Half of 12-15 year olds receive vaccine first dose
More than 50% of the youngest age group eligible for vaccination have come forward for a jab.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:04:15 GMT
'I'm worried how my business will fare with COP26'
A Glasgow shopowner says he's excited about the summit but concerned about protests and road closures.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:59:24 GMT
COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:58:26 GMT
Tips on how to save energy at home and help the planet
What can homeowners do to reduce their energy consumption?

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:05:10 GMT
COP26: How will road closures affect Glasgow?
Travel will be "significantly impacted" by road closures, congestion and demonstrations during the summit.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:20:43 GMT
COP26: Strikes and closures during Glasgow climate summit
What will the impact be on Glasgow, during talks that could bring major changes to lives across the world?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:03:12 GMT
John Kerry says Glasgow COP26 is the last best hope for the world
The US climate envoy says decisions have to be made now to avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:30:38 GMT
Does a climate summit need 25,000 people?
BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 11:26:01 GMT
Scottish climate expert Jim Skea warns 'clock is ticking'
Professor Jim Skea has called on world leaders to "step up to the plate" at the COP26 summit.

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:10:55 GMT
COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow
The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN summit.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:12:48 GMT
Six things the UK could do to tackle climate change
People from the Queen to Greta Thunberg are calling for action - so what should that action be?

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:06:49 GMT
COP26: Huge scarf being stitched together for climate conference
The scarf has messages about climate change which ask the delegates to take urgent action.

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:11:21 GMT
Lorna Slater: COP26 protests 'must not endanger human life'
Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater, who plans to join protests at COP26, says "protest is meant to be disruptive".

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:06:28 GMT
COP26: The sculpture created from 1765 Antarctic air
Antarctic snowfall two-and-half centuries old forms the basis of a new artwork by Wayne Binitie.

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:18:43 GMT
Got climate anxiety? Here's what scientists can teach us about coping with climate doom
Climate anxiety is on the rise, so we spoke to climate scientists about what helps them deal with feelings of hopelessness.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 10:18:59 GMT
COP26: What is the Glasgow climate conference and why is it important?
A crucial climate change summit is being held in the UK - this is why it's important.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:50:38 GMT
What is climate change? A really simple guide
World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 21:55:44 GMT
Scotland's peatlands 'have been undervalued for years'
A project in south-west Scotland is trying to help people "reconnect" with their local peatlands.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:31:49 GMT
COP26: How is Scotland tackling climate change?
The Scottish government says its targets are some of the toughest in the world - but what progress is being made?

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:29:43 GMT
Injection spiking: How likely is it?
We speak to experts about reports of people being injected with drugs without them knowing.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:26:08 GMT
Thousands of rare fly grubs released into the wild
The last sighting of an adult pine hoverfly in the wild in the UK was made more than eight years ago.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:25:33 GMT
The student studying the healing power of surfing
Jamie Marshall has spent the past four years studying what he says are the healing powers of surfing.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:36:31 GMT
Why is Scotland a prime rocket launch site?
The Scottish government has unveiled a plan to build a network of satellite launch sites.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:29:41 GMT
'I created blether boxes to help my grieving sister'
Gaby Williamson came up with the idea for the boxes of toys and books after her father died from cancer.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:05:32 GMT
Future of the Office: pivoting from work to people
Employers are having to think of more imaginative alternative ways of responding to the staff shortages.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:54:45 GMT
Safety line saves fisherman as huge wave hits
On-board footage captures the moment a safety harness saves a crewman as his fishing boat is hit by a massive wave.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 17:01:31 GMT
Resident describes moments after blast
Resident describes the moments after hearing the blast in South Ayrshire

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:04:25 GMT
COP26: Ship arrives on River Clyde to accommodate delegates
The MS Romantika ship, which used to operate between Riga and Stockholm, arrived in Scotland on Tuesday.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:56:37 GMT
Drone delivers mail to remote Orkney island
A large, twin-engine drone is carrying mail between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:21:39 GMT
Former firearms officer's 'relief' over tribunal ruling
An employment tribunal accepts evidence of a "horrific culture" in part of Police Scotland.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:19:47 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:45:32 GMT
Positive trial results for Valneva Covid vaccine
Blood results show it gets the body to mount an immune response to fight coronavirus.

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:11:31 GMT
Covid: Misleading vaccine claims target children and parents
The vaccine is being offered to children aged 12 and older.

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:18:38 GMT
Coronavirus travel advice eased for 32 countries
Britons are no longer advised to avoid holidays to destinations including Bangladesh, Gambia and Fiji.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 23:15:21 GMT
Covid: How close is Scotland to full vaccination?
Charting the first 300 days of Scotland's Covid-19 vaccination programme.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:00:10 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What do we know about the vaccine passport?
The controversial scheme came into effect on 1 October but will not be formally enforced until 18 October.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:19:51 GMT
Covid: Scotland 'nudging towards' herd immunity
With more than 80% jabbed and half a million already infected, Scotland is heading towards herd immunity, expert says.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:42:35 GMT
Delay to enforcement of Scottish vaccine passport scheme
Nicola Sturgeon announces a "grace period" before the new certification rules will be enforced.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:46:18 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules?
Scotland's levels system of restrictions have come to an end - but what does that mean people can do?

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:18:22 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:16:06 GMT
Scotland 2-1 Hungary: Scots can be 'best in world' for spirit after late win
Scotland can be the "best in the world" for attitude and commitment, says head coach Pedro Martinez Losa, after a late goal gave his team victory against Hungary.

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:53:58 GMT
World Track Cycling Championships: GB's Katie Archibald wins omnium title
Katie Archibald wins Great Britain's first gold medal at this year's World Championships after securing a clean sweep in the women's omnium.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:11:38 GMT
Scottish Championship: Fascinating Saturday beckons in second tier
The top two meet, some big names are struggling and there are goals galore at one team - this season's second tier is already fascinating.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:49:38 GMT
Sieb Dijkstra: The story of a Scottish football cult hero
Former goalkeeper Sieb Dykstra - a cult hero at Motherwell and Dundee United - looks back on his time in Scottish football.

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:50:27 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Motherwell, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibernian, Jota, Morelos, Champions League
Celtic urged to splash cash for on loan winger, injury concern for key Scotland defender...



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