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Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:04:44 GMT
Decision due on expansion of Scottish vaccine passport scheme
Scotland's vaccine passport scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and other venues in December.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:03:40 GMT
Covid in Scotland: A&E staff fear post-Christmas rise in virus cases
Doctors treating virus patients in Lanarkshire tell BBC Scotland they are under "unprecedented pressure".

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:51:39 GMT
Scotland's papers: JK Rowling address 'leak' and PM's Peppa Pig speech
The Harry Potter author's anger at "intrusion" and Boris Johnson's "bizarre" speech make the front pages.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:05:37 GMT
Newburgh's 'wonky' Christmas lights return with a Covid twist
The town that gets children to design its Christmas lights has let them mark the pandemic in their special way.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:00:43 GMT
Councils to be forced to take child asylum seekers
More than a hundred children are living in hotels because of a shortage of places in care homes.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:07:05 GMT
Decommissioning: 1m tonnes of oil and gas equipment coming ashore
More than 1m tonnes of infrastructure will be reused, recycled or disposed of in the next decade, it is claimed.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:06:08 GMT
Three-quarters of Moray babies born in Aberdeen since 2018
About 25% of local babies have been delivered at Dr Gray's in Elgin since maternity services were downgraded.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 09:46:10 GMT
Fundraising potential of Skye's Old Man of Storr
Highland Council suggests the tourist hotspot could help generate money to be invested back into the area.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:02:09 GMT
JK Rowling says trans activists posted her address online
The author, who has been criticised for her views on transgender issues, reported the matter to Police Scotland.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:34:24 GMT
Glasgow council workers set for new wave of strike action
Cleansing, social work, home care, Glasgow Life and education staff will be balloted for strike action

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:42:17 GMT
UK's first national nature reserve is 70 years old
The site in Wester Ross was set up to protect a large fragment of ancient Caledonian pine forest.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:48:24 GMT
Whitelee green hydrogen facility to power public transport
The UK government has pledged £9.4m to the project at Whitelee wind farm in East Renfrewshire to make clean fuel.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:03:53 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Send us your questions about vaccine passports
The scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and some other licensed and hospitality premises.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:51:12 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:47:52 GMT
Vaccine passports: How does Scotland's scheme work?
The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:23:08 GMT
Covid: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
Children aged 12 to 15 are being offered one vaccine dose, while 16 to 17-year olds will be offered two.

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 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, 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, 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?

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 09:45:15 GMT
What happened to Stranraer after the ferries left?
A decade has gone by since the last crossing sailed from Stranraer - ending 150 years of history.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:45:52 GMT
The worst mountain disaster in British history
Fifty years ago, five teenage school pupils and their 18-year-old guide froze to death on the Cairngorm plateau.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:55:40 GMT
The whisky expert who fears losing his senses to Covid
Blair Bowman is living in a self-imposed lockdown amid fears he could lose his livelihood to the virus.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:02:10 GMT
Scottish Baftas: Refugee film Limbo and James McAvoy among winners
Limbo picked up four Baftas while James McAvoy won best actor for lockdown film Together.

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 13:30:25 GMT
Scotland hit by second earthquake in a week with Highland tremor
The British Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude earthquake in the Highlands on Friday night.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 17:53:37 GMT
Football supporters bus bursts into flames
Football fans had to flee a supporters bus after it caught fire and burst into flames.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:56:41 GMT
Douglas Ross: 'Where is the evidence vaccine passports work?'
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives says businesses need to know what is happening with vaccine passports.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:44:21 GMT
Aqua aerobics teacher back giving classes aged 92
A 92-year-old water aerobics instructor has returned to teaching classes poolside after the easing of Covid restrictions.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 22:41:47 GMT
Could Scotland be a wind power super power?
How hydrogen could help Scotland make the most of its wind energy potential.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:47:32 GMT
Walter Smith: Football greats remember Rangers legend at memorial service
Sir Alex Ferguson and Ally McCoist were among those at the memorial service at Glasgow Cathedral.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:43:26 GMT
Rangers: Van Bronckhorst cites 'new beginning' as coach Makaay joins
New manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst says "it's a new beginning" for the Rangers squad as Roy Makaay joins the back room staff at Ibrox.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:15:57 GMT
Funso Ojo: Aberdeen midfielder's second yellow card will not be overturned as Dundee Utd ban fan
Dundee United ban the fan charged with assault on Funso Ojo at Tannadice but the Aberdeen midfielder's controversial second yellow card will not be overturned.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:59:41 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Dundee, John Souttar, Hearts, Hibs, Rangers, Aberdeen, St Johnstone, Dundee Utd
Dundee in talks to buy back Dens Park, while John Souttar could secure a Hearts exit next week.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 19:58:09 GMT
Watch: Weekend SWPL1 Goals - wins for division's top three
Watch the goals from Sunday's SWPL1 matches, including wins for Rangers, Glasgow City and Celtic.



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