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Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:43:05 GMT
Damaged cable leaves Shetland cut off from mainland
Police have declared a major incident with all phone lines and internet down on the islands.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:29:35 GMT
North Sea offshore workers begin 48-hour strike over pay
More than 300 union members in offshore drilling and maintenance rejected a pay offer.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:48:42 GMT
UK government in 'chaos' after home secretary exit
Suella Braverman's resignation during a chaotic day at Westminster dominates Thursday's papers.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:04:09 GMT
Mum faces £17,000 energy bill to keep disabled daughter alive
Freya Hunter, 12, has severe cerebral palsy and relies on oxygen at home for breathing problems.

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 05:21:53 GMT
Climate change: Are potatoes being put at risk by warmer weather?
Scottish researchers says potatoes may struggle to grow in years to come with rising temperatures.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:42:36 GMT
Great Scottish Run: Anger over repeat of 150m course error
Personal bests were invalidated after the course was found short for the second time in six years.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:33:52 GMT
Fireworks seized from Glasgow barber shop after tip-off
Trading standards officers received a report that fireworks were being sold from the Glasgow shop.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:01:48 GMT
In pictures: High hopes for Cairngorms hoverflies
The pine hoverfly - one of Britain's rarest insects - have been reared in captivity and released into the wild.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:58:28 GMT
Can floating turbines harvest the world's wind?
Our climate editor checks out the world's largest floating wind farm off the coast of Scotland.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:00:20 GMT
Fettes College teacher's extradition case postponed
An 83-year-old accused of abusing boys at schools in the 1970s faces extradition from South Africa.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:14:32 GMT
Row over man appointed to make feminist Elsie Inglis sculpture
Charity criticised for axing contest to create Edinburgh statue of suffragist Dr Elsie Inglis.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:47:39 GMT
Glasgow student flats left with no water for six days
Three portable toilets have been set up outside Robert Owen House in Glasgow for 90 residents.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:52:43 GMT
Are we really one year away from a Scottish referendum?
The Scottish government has targeted a vote on 19 October 2023 - but how likely is that to happen?

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:01:09 GMT
How the Falkirk Wheel revived Scotland's canals
It's 20 years since the world's only rotating boat lift opened, linking Scotland's lowland canals.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:19:12 GMT
What's the plan for an independent Scotland?
Nicola Sturgeon has set out her proposals for currency, borders and debt in an independent Scotland.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:35:22 GMT
Robbie Coltrane in pictures: 'Big guy, big heart, a massive talent'
Looking back at Scottish national treasure Robbie Coltrane whose career took him to the heights of Hollywood.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:13:07 GMT
Owl rescued from flue of wood-burning stove in Aberdeen
The Scottish SPCA and firefighters managed to successfully free the tawny owl in Aberdeen.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:09:09 GMT
Nicola Benedetti: 'We need creativity more than ever'
The acclaimed violinist is upbeat as she takes over as director of the Edinburgh International Festival

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 09:53:07 GMT
My life is on pause until I'm old enough to get my pension
Linda Jeffrey had to give up work after her husband died last year and now has to rely on food banks.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:24:01 GMT
'I'm sweating' - Lewis Capaldi terrified about second album release
The singer admits his biggest critics were not Ed Sheeran and Elton John, but his parents.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:46:00 GMT
'They're asking for a yes or no answer to a really complex question'
Five voters share their views on Scottish independence ahead of Nicola Sturgeon's major statement.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:34:33 GMT
Lorna Slater: 'The coal era is over' says Greens co-leader
Co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie address the Scottish Green Party conference.

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:08:12 GMT
'It's time for Liz Truss to go' - Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon says it is time for the prime minister to stand down and for a general election to be held.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:54:48 GMT
Inside the indyref2 Supreme Court case
A look inside the Supreme Court and the key arguments likely to decide the fate of an indyref2.

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:53:06 GMT
Three charged over death of Blair Gault in Livingston attack
Two women and a man are due in court over the death of Blair Gault in Livingston last November.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:44:25 GMT
Loganair returns a profit after 'two tough years'
The Scottish airline's bosses said its improved finances had followed a difficult time due to Covid.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:40:22 GMT
Aberdeen 4-1 Partick Thistle: Jim Goodwin's side book place in semi-final
Aberdeen will face Rangers in the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup after they sweep past Partick Thistle at Pittodrie

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:22:04 GMT
Dumfries Alpha Solway factory to close after NHS orders for PPE dry up
Alpha Solway is to shut a new plant built to cope with the Covid pandemic, with the loss of 65 jobs.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:02 GMT
Great Scottish Run 150m short: Eilish McColgan records invalidated
The 10,000m records set by Eilish McColgan in the Great Scottish Run are invalidated after the course is found to be 150m short.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:58:18 GMT
Scotland: Finn Russell & Stuart Hogg pay price as Gregor Townsend resets
Just a year out from the Rugby World Cup, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has dropped Finn Russell and taken the captaincy from Stuart Hogg as he looks to reset a faltering side.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:52:56 GMT
Rangers 1-0 Dundee: Steven Davis header sends hosts into last four
Steven Davis' early header was enough for Rangers to beat Championship side Dundee to progress to the League Cup semi-finals

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:18:04 GMT
Rugby World Cup: New Zealand v Scotland - Shona Campbell starts
Shona Campbell will replace the injured Chloe Rollie at full-back in Scotland's must-win Rugby World Cup game against New Zealand on Saturday.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:18:15 GMT
Motherwell 0-4 Celtic: Liel Abada double helps holders into League Cup semi-final
Holders Celtic cruised through to the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup and a meeting with Kilmarnock after Liel Abada's double helped them past Motherwell.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:19:19 GMT
T20 World Cup: Scotland will rise to challenge of Zimbabwe - Matthew Cross
Vice-captain Matthew Cross expects Scotland to be inspired by the crucial match against Zimbabwe and progress in the Men's T20 World Cup.



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