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Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:36:34 GMT
Glasgow bin strikes begin as world leaders arrive for COP26
Glasgow City Council says the week-long walk out by the GMB Scotland union was "very disappointing".

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:56:22 GMT
COP26: World needs to act, says PM, as Prince Charles joins call for action
Five things you need to know about COP26 - the United Nations climate change conference - on Monday.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:40:07 GMT
COP26: Charles to say 'war-like footing' needed
The Prince of Wales will address the opening ceremony of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:42:08 GMT
COP26: Aircraft carrying world leaders excite planespotters
World leaders flying in for the climate conference gives a "once in a lifetime" chance to see rare military and civilian aircraft.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:56:29 GMT
Scotland's papers: 'Last chance' climate talks and prison overdoses
World leaders gathering in Glasgow for COP26 and a surge in prison overdoses make the front pages.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:35:03 GMT
Stirling University game puts players in COP26 world leaders' shoes
The Stirling University project will let players see the consequences of their actions on the environment.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:59:02 GMT
Bridge of Cally: Flooding causes bridge 'collapse' and road closure
Police have shut the A93 in a Perthshire village after flooding washed away part of a bridge wall.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 16:16:10 GMT
Glaswegians greet COP26 with pessimism and hope
BBC Scotland speaks to people living and working around the climate summit in Glasgow.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:31:25 GMT
Pedestrian dies after being struck by taxi in Castle Kennedy
The 20-year-old was hit by a private hire taxi on the A75 in a village near Stranraer on Saturday evening.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:12:13 GMT
Climate march in Edinburgh on day one of COP26
Extinction Rebellion activists take part in a demonstration through Scotland's capital.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 08:54:58 GMT
COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders
About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:23:50 GMT
Can COP26 really save the planet?
Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:23:04 GMT
Teenage climate striker: 'My 150th protest nothing to celebrate'
Finlay Pringle says that since starting his protests in 2018 world leaders have done "nothing" to tackle climate change.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:22:12 GMT
COP26: Four numbers to remember ahead of the climate change summit
The Queen cancelling her appearance and a climate pledge delayed - what do they mean for COP26?

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:28:35 GMT
COP26: How are road closures affecting Glasgow?
Major travel restrictions are already in place ahead of the climate summit which starts on Sunday.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:14:08 GMT
COP26 protesters planning high-impact disruption
Extinction Rebellion activists say they are prepared to be arrested to get their message across.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:30:40 GMT
Greta Thunberg to march at Glasgow climate protest
The Swedish activist invites rail and council workers who plan on striking during COP26 to join her.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:01:12 GMT
Climate change: Sir David Attenborough in 'act now' warning
"If we don't act now, it'll be too late," warns Sir David Attenborough ahead of the COP26 climate summit.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:45:20 GMT
COP26: Strikes and disruption during Glasgow climate summit
What is the impact on Glasgow, during talks that could bring changes to lives across the world?

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:35:42 GMT
Climate change quiz: How can you cut your carbon emissions?
How much do you know about the steps you could take to help curb climate change?

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:15:58 GMT
Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'
The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling.

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?

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:32:28 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.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:10:54 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.

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?

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 08:08:58 GMT
'I'm proud to be a real-life witch'
Tonks Brown describes herself as a hedge witch and says Halloween is the biggest event in her calendar.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:59:24 GMT
Afghan refugee in Aberdeen 'physically here but mentally not'
A man who fled to Aberdeen tells BBC Scotland of his struggle to start a new life when others are left behind.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:49:51 GMT
Close-up of gull's eye in Shetland wins ecology photography prize
The Shetland ecologist and photographer says her passions coming together is "the icing on the cake".

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:28:39 GMT
Frustration as island ferry struggles with demand
For Mull, the biggest problem is capacity, with islanders struggling to get a space on the ferry.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:59:28 GMT
Benin bronze: 'Looted' Nigerian sculpture returned by university
The "priceless" sculpture was handed back to a Nigerian delegation by Aberdeen University on Thursday.

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 05:26:47 GMT
Archaeological digs in new locations at Culloden Battlefield
National Trust for Scotland hopes the excavations will provide new insights into the battle of 1746.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:12:44 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Unpaid carers are like Cinderella - nobody sees us
Fiona Fisher has spent 84 weeks looking after her son without any of the support they had before Covid.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:59:24 GMT
Budget 2021: Is your area getting 'levelling up' cash?
A community bid to buy Britain's remotest pub are among initiatives across Scotland set to receive investment.

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:27:32 GMT
What does the UK budget mean for Scotland?
Some key decisions about tax and spending in Scotland are devolved - but the UK budget still has a big impact.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:27:41 GMT
Tom Hanks hails Edinburgh bookshop owner as his hero
The Hollywood film star wrote to the Edinburgh bookshop owner after finding out he was a typewriter "geek".

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:44:06 GMT
COP26: 'Airbnb host increased my booking by $2,000'
Tan Copsey was told he would have to pay more than agreed for his stay as prices had soared in Glasgow.

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:21:01 GMT
COP26: Zero emission buses to transport delegates in Glasgow
A fleet of sustainable shuttle buses will be operated between Glasgow city centre and the COP26 summit venue.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:49:23 GMT
Drone footage shows extent of Dumfries flooding
The scale of flooding in Dumfries has been captured in drone footage from above the town.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:44:30 GMT
COP26: 'Show consideration' during climate protests
Nicola Sturgeon has urged any climate protesters in Glasgow to show consideration to the city.

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:26:10 GMT
Is Glasgow on course for a green future?
Boatman George Parsonage has witnessed Glasgow change over the decades, but can the city steer a course for a greener future?

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:02:42 GMT
Shogun: 'I told the prison guards I wasn't coming back'
The Scottish rapper told the BBC how his approach to his career evolved after his track Vulcan went viral.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:33:00 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:19:54 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Figures show booster gap in high-risk groups
More than 100,000 Scots are waiting for a booster despite receiving their second dose more than six months ago.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:09:45 GMT
Major study to gather long Covid patient data in Scotland
It is hoped the results of the study could be used to forecast which patients will need treatment.

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, 25 Oct 2021 10:17:08 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:05:44 GMT
Climate change: Andy Murray and Tom Daley join call to COP26 delegates for climate action
Britain's Andy Murray and Tom Daley are among leading global sports figures joining forces to appeal to delegates at the COP26 climate change summit for a "healthy and safe" planet.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:20:20 GMT
West Ham: Chris Wilder on how David Moyes’ methods have kept him at the top
Former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder explains why David Moyes' "spectacular" success with West Ham should not surprise anyone.

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:04:47 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Aberdeen, Dundee, St Johnstone, Blackburn, Hedges, Crawford, Bolton, Dunfermline, Fotheringham, Ross
Blackburn Rovers reportedly plan a fresh offer for Aberdeen's Ryan Hedges as Ali Crawford wants to extend his loan to St Johnstone from Bolton Wanderers.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:01:06 GMT
Motherwell 1-6 Rangers: Leaders extend gap to four-points with thumping win
Fashion Sakala scores a hat-trick as Rangers power past 10-man Motherwell to stretch their Scottish Premiership lead to four points.

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 20:33:09 GMT
Danny Brough: Former Scotland, Huddersfield, Wakefield and Hull half-back retires
Danny Brough, the joint fifth-highest points scorer in rugby league history, has retired at 38 after medical advice.



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