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Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:21:06 GMT
BMA chief warns Scotland's GPs are at 'tipping point'
A shortage of staff and increased demand has left doctors' surgeries at "tipping point", doctors warn.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:35:34 GMT
Type 26 frigates to be built in Glasgow, Sunak confirms
The prime minister announces the next phase in an £8bn frigate replacement programme.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:35:15 GMT
Scotland's papers: French fugitive arrested and Buckfast sales soar
The arrest of a Holocaust denier and a sales boost for a tonic win despite minimum pricing make the papers.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:20:04 GMT
Supermarket alcohol cost up 18% under minimum pricing
The average cost in supermarkets and convenience stores is now similar, says Public Health Scotland.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:42:18 GMT
Commuters face long delays after M8 crash in Glasgow
A multiple car crash in Glasgow had a knock-on effect on the nearby M74 and M77 at the busiest period.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:37:40 GMT
University of Edinburgh warned of issues with new finance system
Academics say bosses at the University of Edinburgh were told of problems with its finance shakeup.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:39:11 GMT
The long struggle of Dumfries to get its cinema back
The closest large-scale facility to Dumfries is more than 30 miles away over the border in Carlisle.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:30:31 GMT
Scotland's largest health union 'rejects pay offer'
Unison had suspended its strike ballot of NHS staff last month to consult on a fresh pay deal.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:37:27 GMT
Driver guilty over Moray crash that killed five people
Alfredo Ciociola was driving a minibus on the wrong side of the road when it collided head-on with a car.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:35:54 GMT
Edinburgh's War Memorial set on fire by vandals
It comes less than 24 hours after Remembrance Sunday services were held there.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:46:43 GMT
Family tribute to woman who died in Kelso crash
Janette Davidson, 72, was fatally injured in a two-vehicle collision on the B6397 near Kelso on Friday.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:20:47 GMT
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Torchlight procession cancelled
Organisers say funding challenges mean the Hogmanay "river of fire" spectacle cannot go ahead this year.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:43:41 GMT
Plaque installed to Highland mystery writer
Writer Jennifer Morag Henderson campaigned for the tribute.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:20:24 GMT
Website crash shows importance of Scottish Child Payment- Sturgeon
"Massive demand" initially stopped people applying for the £25 weekly benefit which has been extended to under-16s.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:45:17 GMT
Lawyer's 1,250-mile cycle home after Ukraine aid trip
Andrea Fraser cycled 1,250 miles after helping to deliver an ambulance and maternity supplies to Lviv.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:47:25 GMT
Kate Winslet covers mum's £17,000 energy bill
The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 08:24:30 GMT
The Highland haven insulated from rising energy prices
A hydroelectric scheme provides power for the 120 people living in the remote community of Knoydart.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:57:21 GMT
I can't afford to heat my flat - but free coats keep me warm
Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:19:47 GMT
Contents of a single parcel go up by £19 - food bank provider
High inflation sees charities having to use more of their funds to provide the basics for those who struggle.

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:30:53 GMT
How a family of 14 is coping with rising costs
Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they have been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:07:29 GMT
The impact on a unique Scottish way of life
Crofters have expressed concerns over increasing feed, fuel and energy prices.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:12:17 GMT
Scot held in Iraq: 'I was jumping around my cell shouting freedom'
Scottish worker detained for two months in Iraq tells of his joy when told he was being released.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:05:33 GMT
Shuggie Bain: Douglas Stuart's Booker winner gets TV adaptation
Douglas Stuart's book tells the story of a child's relationship with his alcoholic mother in 1980s Glasgow.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:17:51 GMT
The men who spent 20 years building a fighter plane
The aviation enthusiasts hope their replica World War One aircraft will be able to take to the skies.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:24:04 GMT
The artist who recreates the faces of the unknown dead
Hew Morrison creates facial reconstructions in a bid to solve cold cases which can date back decades.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:53:43 GMT
A pet food bank saved me from having to give up my cats
A pet owner tells of his struggle to afford to keep his cats well fed.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:05:20 GMT
The WWII codebreaker who still won't give secrets away
Marjorie Lamb, 102, trained in the Highlands and was posted to Egypt during the Second World War.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:09:07 GMT
The men reading poetry at Dundee's lonely funerals
A local project is undertaking work to dignify the ceremonies of those who die alone.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:53:35 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:35:06 GMT
Cancer care delays: How bad are they in your area?
BBC analysis shows delays have doubled in past four years with experts warning lives are at risk.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:25:12 GMT
Nurses' strike: What is the dispute about?
Nurses belonging to the Royal College of Nursing union have voted to strike.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:52:23 GMT
Strikes are not inevitable - Humza Yousaf
Strikes are not inevitable - Humza Yousaf

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:06:15 GMT
Remembrance Day: Edinburgh Armistice Day service called off
People across Scotland paused but one major Armistice Day service was called off to due high winds.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 13:30:21 GMT
Nicholas Rossi: Sheriff determines man is wanted US fugitive
A Scottish sheriff has ruled that fingerprints, photographs and tattoos confirm the identity of a missing US fugitive.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:28:29 GMT
Armistice Day: 'So many need the help Poppy Scotland gives'
The first woman to work in Scotland's poppy factory sees the appeal as a symbol of both sacrifice and support.

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:19:16 GMT
'When I received threats I knew my way was right'
An Iranian woman living in Scotland tells of threats she received after voicing protests.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 05:17:01 GMT
'Rare condition gives me TV static in my vision'
A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:14:52 GMT
Sepsis took me from this selfie to a coma in hours
Kimberley Bradley had her toes amputated on both feet and almost died but still considers herself lucky.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:05:44 GMT
I'd rather go to the dentist than have a haircut
Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try to help people who dread going to a salon.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:15:17 GMT
'We got married after being mixed up as babies'
A chance meeting led to Jim and Margaret Mitchell falling in love 20 years after a maternity ward mix-up.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:15:58 GMT
'My mesh horror story is now on public display'
Lisa Megginson had her transvaginal mesh tape surgically removed after years of health problems.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 05:07:20 GMT
I forgive the man who tried to murder me
A killer on home release left Linda McDonald for dead - now she says the parole system must change.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:20:32 GMT
I learned to sing using YouTube - and now it's my career
A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:09:25 GMT
Dalgety Bay: How do you clean all the sand on a radioactive beach?
Experts are using diggers and a purpose-built scanner to remove radioactive particles from the Fife coastline.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:01:22 GMT
Pedestrian seriously injured on Inverness road
Police said the 75-year-old man was in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:05:50 GMT
Jim McInally: Scotland's longest-serving manager resigns after Peterhead's poor run
Scotland's longest-serving manager, Jim McInally, resigns from his post with Peterhead after 11 years with his side having won just once this season.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:38:28 GMT
Kelso couple killed in crash near Lauder named
Adam and Christine Allan died in the two-vehicle accident on the A697 in the Borders on Friday.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 12:36:48 GMT
Police probe after Dundee listed building set on fire
Officers say the blaze at a former shop in Dundee was a "reckless and dangerous act" of fireraising.

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 15:43:26 GMT
Scotland falls silent to remember war dead
Crowds gathered at memorials across the country to remember those who died in conflict.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:05:12 GMT
Scottish football: The season so far from Euro flops to VAR's introduction
BBC Scotland reviews the season so far as the Scottish Premiership breaks for the World Cup.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:07:29 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Rangers, Postecoglou, Van Bronckhorst, Knutsen, Hibs, Hearts, Aberdeen
Japan plan possible move for Celtic boss as former Ibrox stars call for quick decision on future of Rangers manager...

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:48:55 GMT
Scotland 23-31 New Zealand: Argentina win vital as Scots join 'near miss brigade'
Scotland must now beat Argentina to end a disappointing 2022 on a positive note after the current crop became the latest to join the 'near-miss brigade' against the All Blacks.

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:07:17 GMT
Scotland: Adams, McLean and Patterson drop out of Turkey friendly
Che Adams, Kenny McLean and Nathan Patterson drop out of Scotland's squad for the friendly against Turkey.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:39:17 GMT
Scotland v Argentina: Hunter-Hill call as Richie Gray is cited, Watson & Sutherland out
Uncapped lock Callum Hunter-Hill is called up by Scotland as Richie Gray is cited for dangerous play, while injuries rule out Hamish Watson and Rory Sutherland against Argentina.



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