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Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:07:58 GMT
Online portal opens in Scotland to book booster jabs
Eligible groups, including unpaid carers, can use a website to arrange appointments for the top-up jab.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:54:57 GMT
Covid booster doses to be offered to over 40s
Also, 16 and 17 year olds should get a second dose of vaccine according to official UK advice.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:45:58 GMT
Scottish business groups call for shop rates discount
Retailers and a trade union claim the industry is still "struggling in the shadow" of the pandemic.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:13:50 GMT
Scotland's papers: Farewell 'Mr Celtic' and Remembrance Day 'bomb'
Tributes to footballer Bertie Auld and arrests after an explosion in Liverpool make the front pages.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:29:11 GMT
David Buick: the motoring pioneer who lost everything
Scottish-born car maker David Buick made two fortunes during his lifetime - and lost them both.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:58:17 GMT
Celtic's Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld dies aged 83
Bertie Auld, who helped Celtic win the European Cup in 1967, dies at the age of 83.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:43:53 GMT
Man driving 870 miles in world's smallest car
Alex Orchin expects to take up to three weeks to complete his journey in a Peel P50.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:02:53 GMT
Real Living Wage rises to £9.90 an hour
More than 300,000 people at firms accredited with the Living Wage Foundation will get the increase.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:03:38 GMT
Scotland falls silent for Remembrance Sunday
A 101-year-old veteran who was captured during World War Two was among those laying wreaths in Edinburgh.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 21:19:03 GMT
COP26: Climate deal sounds the death knell for coal power - PM
But Boris Johnson says the achievements of the Glasgow summit are "tinged with disappointment".

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:09:11 GMT
Cop26: Why were there so few arrests at climate protests?
Tens of thousands of climate protestors gathered in Glasgow - but there was no serious violence or damage to property.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:53:12 GMT
Councillor leaves Aberdeen £150m masterplan lead role over vote
Marie Boulton felt her position was no longer tenable following a vote on the £150m Aberdeen project.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 06:45:35 GMT
COP26: The two week summit in two minutes
The UN’s climate summit has come to an end after two weeks in Glasgow, here are some of the stand out moments.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 09:07:51 GMT
COP26: The story from Glasgow in 15 pictures
The most eye-catching demonstrations and unusual stories during COP26 have unfolded on the streets of Glasgow.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:15:22 GMT
How green was the COP26 climate summit?
A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:22:44 GMT
What is COP26 and what has been agreed at Glasgow climate conference?
A crucial climate change summit has been held in the UK which could change our lives.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:16:34 GMT
COP26: Scotland's home-grown house of the future
Scottish innovators have produced a negative carbon house that can be easily dismantled and recycled.

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 20:40:00 GMT
COP26: How might decisions at the climate summit change our lives?
The changes made at COP26 in Glasgow could have implications for the way we live.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:42:38 GMT
Irn Bru hunting and celebrity spotting at COP26
Barack Obama, AOC, Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Watson and others bring star power to the UN summit.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:02:33 GMT
The Barras banter on COP26 and climate change
The people of Glasgow's well-loved market area reveal what they really think of the UN climate summit

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:57:57 GMT
My Day at COP26: 'I'm painting murals so people don't forget COP happened here'
Daniel Rupaszov, from Hungary, is an artist and activist who visits COP every year to create art which highlights the climate crisis.

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:04:51 GMT
COP26: Draft deal calls for stronger carbon cutting targets by end of 2022
The document says vulnerable nations must get more help to cope with the deadly impacts of global warming.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:53:44 GMT
My Day at COP26: 'It's like a never-ending airport terminal'
Science journalist, Helen Briggs, is at COP26 to report for the BBC - she describes what life is like behind the scenes at the Glasgow summit.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:08:01 GMT
How Nicola Sturgeon has carved out a role at COP26
The Scottish and UK governments seem to have put aside their differences to focus on COP26 and the climate.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 09:06:20 GMT
The war poet and the attractions of Milnathort
World War One poet Wilfred Owen paid regular visits to a family in Kinrosshire during WW1.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:45:47 GMT
Maternity: 'Prospect of giving birth on the A96 in winter isn't appealing'
A woman due to have a 12th baby is among people sharing concerns about maternity services in Moray.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:16:02 GMT
My father died of HIV from infected blood scandal
Suzie Roberts' father died as a result of one of the greatest scandals in NHS history.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:20:44 GMT
Spitfire found in peatbog slowly being pieced back together
Flown from Scotland on a clandestine mission, enthusiasts hope the shot down aircraft might fly again.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:20:23 GMT
Baby steps to cutting NHS Scotland's carbon footprint
Gas and air is the most popular pain relief in childbirth, but many don't realise its climate impact

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:21:36 GMT
The secrecy behind a wartime disaster at sea
Aircraft carrier HMS Dasher exploded in 1943 killing 379 but the disaster was covered up during the war.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:04:56 GMT
The man who has lived as a hermit for 40 years
Ken Smith lives without electricity or running water in a hand-made log cabin on the banks of a remote loch.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:21:14 GMT
Covid: 'I've finally held my beautiful first grandchild in America'
A Scottish grandmother gets to meet her granddaughter in America after travel restrictions were lifted.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:01:32 GMT
Sombre reflection Scotland falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
Sombre reflection as people around Scotland fall silent on Remembrance Sunday.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:11:58 GMT
Renewable energy: How Scottish Isle of Eigg relies on wind, water, solar
As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:12:13 GMT
COP26: How will Scotland heat its homes in the future?
Changing the way we heat our houses will be key if the country is to achieve ‘net zero’ emissions.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:39:29 GMT
Armistice Day: Scotland pauses to pay respects
People across Scotland fall silent to commemorate those who have died in military conflicts.

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:07:13 GMT
COP26: Barack Obama greets crowds on university visit
The former US president visited Strathclyde University in Glasgow for talks with COP26 youth leaders.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 15:42:01 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:06:41 GMT
Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?
Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

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.

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, 08 Nov 2021 10:59:09 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:14:42 GMT
World Cup: Who should Scotland fans be supporting in seedings battle?
Should Scotland draw with Denmark, they will require help from elsewhere to be seeded in the play-offs - so who should they be cheering on?

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:47:43 GMT
Giovanni van Bronckhorst: Rangers hold positive talks with Dutchman over managerial vacancy
Rangers hold positive talks with Giovanni van Bronckhorst in London as they look to appoint Steven Gerrard's successor as manager.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 19:34:07 GMT
Scotland 36-12 Japan: Hosts ease to third straight win
A strong second-half showing from Scotland's women powered them to Autumn Test victory over Japan in Edinburgh.

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:50:35 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Scotland, Clarke, Cooper, McGinn, Rangers, Van Bronckhorst
Scotland head coach wants impending suspensions scrapped before World Cup play-off.

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 14:37:28 GMT
Scotland v Denmark: Lyndon Dykes rated '50-50' as Scott McTominay misses World Cup showdown
Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes is given a "50-50" chance of facing Denmark in Monday's vital World Cup qualifier as Scott McTominay misses out again through illness.



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