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Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:09:29 GMT
Shell pulls out of Cambo oil field development
The oil giant said the economic case for investment in the controversial project was "not strong enough".

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:26:53 GMT
Edinburgh Council 'hell-bent' on protecting abuser, says whistleblower
An ex-employee who raised concerns says some council officials still don't accept responsibility.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:59:55 GMT
Scotland's papers: Oil giant pulls out of Cambo and troops called in
The future of the Cambo oil field being put "in doubt" and military help for storm victims make the front pages.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:35:48 GMT
The Scotswoman who gave Afghan family a new home
An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:13:11 GMT
Storm Arwen: Surviving seven days of winter without electricity
The stories from Scotland and the north of England of those with no power a week after Storm Arwen.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:15:34 GMT
Jeane Freeman: I'd have hated not being in the middle of Covid
Former health secretary Jeane Freeman on the "enormity" of Covid-19 and how government grappled with it.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:14:14 GMT
Wedding ring lost in Uist potato patch in 1960s is found
The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:13:13 GMT
Two men from Scotland arrested at Dover on terror charges
A 44-year-old from Glasgow and 40-year-old from Clydebank were trying to leave the UK.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:58:46 GMT
Twin brothers charged with murder of charity cyclist
Tony Parsons was last seen during a bike ride in Bridge of Orchy in September 2017.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:34:08 GMT
FM apologises over booster appointment 'glitches'
Some people were rejected for Covid booster vaccines despite having an appointment booked.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:40:22 GMT
Man, 19, charged over death of Amber Gibson
The man is understood to be the brother of the teenager who was found dead in Hamilton on Sunday.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 15:12:53 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:04:48 GMT
Covid: Will Scotland hit its January booster jabs target?
Ministers say they are aiming to offer all eligible over-18s a booster by the end of that month.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:46:28 GMT
Covid in Scotland: What are the rules for wearing masks
The measure has recently come back into effect in England despite concerns over enforcing the rule.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 09:44:23 GMT
Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?
What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 16:10:49 GMT
Vaccine passports: How does Scotland's scheme work?
The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:48:40 GMT
Why was Scotland's vaccine passport expansion dropped?
Industry concerns, legal issues, political pressure and case numbers will all have played a part in the u-turn.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:51:28 GMT
When will vaccine passport show my booster? Your Covid questions answered
Vaccine passports, boosters and lateral flow tests - your questions answered on the first minister's Covid update.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 10:58:25 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".

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:45:36 GMT
Covid: Why are 12-15s now being double-jabbed?
All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine.

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.

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.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:08:50 GMT
'Firebomb attacks forced me to quit my council job'
Graeme Campbell's home has been targeted by gangsters in fire and acid attacks three times since 2019.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:43:38 GMT
Turtle flown 5,000 miles for new life in Scotland
The animal, called April, was injured by plastic waste in the Maldives and is now in the care of Sea Life Loch Lomond.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:35:35 GMT
Storm Arwen: 'We're wearing five layers of clothes to keep warm'
People still living without power describe their ongoing struggle in the wake of Storm Arwen.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:14:25 GMT
Shadab Iftikhar: From Belgium role to Fort William manager's job
Fort William's new manager Shadab Iftikhar on mentor Roberto Martinez and his colourful career path.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:57:12 GMT
Cycling saved my life - now I need to finish round-the-world challenge
Josh Quigley arrives in the US to complete the round-the-world cycle which set him on the road to recovery.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:00:38 GMT
Actor Mark Bonnar revisits his dad's famous concrete hippos
The sculptures were among artworks created by Stan Bonnar for Scotland's new towns in the 1970s.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:18:22 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon: The first minister's conference speech fact-checked
Scotland's first minister delivered her keynote address at the SNP party conference.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:45:19 GMT
Storm Arwen: 'We can't go another night without power'
After three nights without power, residents in some parts of Scotland are growing weary.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:15:12 GMT
Judy Murray: Chance to build tennis legacy in Scotland 'largely wasted'
Judy Murray tells BBC Scotland that young players don't have enough access to tennis courts across the country.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:36:47 GMT
The 'map nerds' who are building a national archive
Thousands of volunteers capture images across Britain and Ireland as part of a project called Geograph.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:25:24 GMT
Does Nicola Sturgeon's legacy rely on indyref2?
Nicola Sturgeon still aims to deliver independence - but is her legacy as first minister secure even without it?

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:19:29 GMT
Afghan family given home by BBC viewer
A former British army Afghan interpreter is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his story.

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:05:04 GMT
Scottish Rubik's Cuber taking on the world
A speed Rubik's Cuber from Dunblane is set to take on the best in the world.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 17:15:40 GMT
Storm Arwen: Clear-up operation under way across NE Scotland
Thousands of homes have been without power and buildings damaged after Scotland was hit by extreme winds.

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:41:14 GMT
Lifeboat lashed by waves during Storm Arwen
An RNLI lifeboat is struck by waves as it is moved to the safety of a harbour during Storm Arwen.

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 11:41:48 GMT
Storm Arwen: 'We spent 17 hours stuck on a train'
Extreme weather in Aberdeenshire brought by Storm Arwen left passengers stranded on a train overnight.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 23:12:10 GMT
Celtic 1-0 Hearts: Managers disagree on contentious Kyogo winner
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou says Hearts counterpart Robbie Neilson was "watching a different game" after claiming his team "got beat by poor decisions from the officials" at Celtic Park.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:59:52 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Celtic, Goldson, PSG, Barcelona, Simons, Hart, Frimpong, Ralston
Connor Goldson reportedly rejects a new Rangers contract as he eyes a Premier League return while the Ibrox club miss out on a PSG midfielder.

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 21:59:27 GMT
Scotland 74-32 Barbados: Hosts dominate to strengthen Commonwealth Games hopes
Scottish Thistles strengthened their chances of qualifying for the 2022 Commonwealth games as they beat the Barbados Bajan Gems 74-32 in Glasgow.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:38:45 GMT
Scottish Championship: A league of two halves as title & survival races gather pace
As leaders Kilmarnock visit title rivals Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Friday, the Championship has become a league of two halves.

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:26 GMT
Watch Kyogo Furuhashi's controversial Celtic winner against Hearts
Had Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi strayed offside when he netted the winning goal against Hearts?



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