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Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:19:34 GMT
Fresh talks to avert strike by NHS Scotland staff
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is expected to meet health unions in a bid to resolve a pay dispute.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:04:30 GMT
Rugby star Scott Hastings speaks of guilt over friend's cancer death
Former Scotland player Scott Hastings pays tribute to a school friend who died from cancer.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:46:50 GMT
Scotland's papers: Two-tier NHS talks and 'stop teacher strikes'
A controversial NHS budget meeting and calls from a teaching union to end a pay dispute lead the papers.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:06:02 GMT
Offshore decommissioning spend forecast at £20bn over next decade
An industry report anticipates about 2,100 wells will be decommissioned over the next 10 years.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:43:45 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon says NHS principles 'not up for discussion'
The first minister rules out the possibility of charging wealthy people to access health care.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:05:01 GMT
Loony Dook dropped by official Edinburgh Hogmanay event
The event sees hundreds of people jump in the Forth at South Queensferry to celebrate the new year.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:04:47 GMT
Postmasters predict cuts and closures in the new year
Rural postmasters say they are taking on second jobs in order to keep their branches open.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:04:13 GMT
Call for review of payment-by-results funding model
A Scottish government investment scheme paid out despite projects missing their economic targets.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:19:03 GMT
Five boys and girl charged over listed building fire in Dundee
Firefighters tackled the blaze at the derelict site in Dundee for nine hours earlier this month.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:36:31 GMT
Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association announces strike dates
Members of the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association will take action on 7 or 8 December.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:01:03 GMT
Police use firearm and taser at Stonehaven disturbance
A 31-year-old man is taken to hospital after the incident in Stonehaven on Monday afternoon.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:34:24 GMT
Pier push killer to be assessed in secure hospital
Charmaine O'Donnell died after being pushed from Helensburgh Pier in April 2021 by Jacob Foster.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 16:17:43 GMT
What is the Scottish child payment and can I get it?
The benefit has increased to £25 a week and has been extended to include anyone under 16.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:35:20 GMT
Dumfries and Galloway groups fight cost of living battle
The charities and community groups trying to protect their users from the cost of living crisis.

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.

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.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:32:34 GMT
Baftas: Capaldi credits success to 'being born in Scotland'
The former Doctor Who actor thanked his parents as he accepted an award at the Bafta Scotland ceremony.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:52:36 GMT
Scottish football coaches offer helping hand in Rwanda
Coaches from grassroots clubs across the country have been working with youngsters in Africa.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 01:08:37 GMT
Alan MacMasters: How the great online toaster hoax was exposed
How a 15-year-old schoolboy exposed a much-repeated "fact" as a Wikipedia hoax.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:34:47 GMT
Couple camped in woods for a week to find lost dog
Beagle Millie was spooked by a firework and escaped from her garden in Peterhead.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:07:51 GMT
Which schools will close during the Scottish teachers' strike?
The biggest Scottish teachers' strike in decades will bring learning to a standstill next Thursday.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:34:14 GMT
135-year-old message in a bottle found under floorboards
Two workers left the note inside a whisky bottle after laying the floor in an Edinburgh house.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:32:57 GMT
Aftersun child star Frankie: 'I had never acted before this'
Frankie Corio, 12, stars alongside Normal People star Paul Mescal in the new big screen release.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:19:18 GMT
We waited three years to see a psychiatrist
More than half of people seeking psychological help in the Highlands face waits of more than a year.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:21:04 GMT
The day Winston Churchill lost his 'seat for life'
The former prime minister served as an MP for Dundee for 14 years, until he fell out of favour with voters in 1922.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:31:37 GMT
Ncuti Gatwa: 'Drama school in Glasgow taught me everything I know'
Ncuti Gatwa says he will draw on his time at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for his role as Doctor Who.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 12:29:15 GMT
Strike planned but EIS ready to consider new offer
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley says the union is "more than ready" to consider a new pay offer.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:11:08 GMT
Scot back home after Iraqi jail ordeal
A Scottish engineer who spent two months in custody in Iraq is reunited with his family.

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:41:50 GMT
Clear-up starts after flooding in parts of Scotland
Disruption from the heavy rain in parts of the country has continued throughout Saturday.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:40:47 GMT
Dog spooked by firework found after 11 days
The moment Millie the beagle was reunited with her owner was captured by a drone.

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:22:45 GMT
Covid in Scotland: The latest cases
A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:56:26 GMT
Autumn Statement: How are tax and benefits different in Scotland?
Which of the spending cuts and tax rises announced by the Chancellor will affect people in Scotland?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:32:36 GMT
Teachers' strikes: What are they paid and will schools close?
Some teachers have already voted in favour of strike action over demands for higher pay.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:11:41 GMT
How might Scotland's electoral map be changing?
Widespread changes to UK constituencies in Scotland are being drawn up, including the loss of two MPs.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:35:32 GMT
COP27: Is Scotland still leading the way on climate change?
A year on from COP26 in Glasgow what progress is Scotland making on its climate change targets?

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:57:47 GMT
What are the plans for gender reforms in Scotland?
What changes are planned for the gender recognition process, and why are they so controversial?

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:27:41 GMT
What will be the impact of Scottish budget cuts?
Why is the Scottish government having to cut its budget, and what will it mean for our public services?

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:52:45 GMT
Sheku Bayoh's sister received abuse after speaking at death inquiry
Kadi Johnson received racist and abusive messages after speaking at the inquiry into the death of her brother.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:03:48 GMT
Age cited as reason for end of book festival
Ullapool Book Festival's volunteers said after 19 years of running it they feel too old to organise more.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:54 GMT
Energy bills: Patients prescribed heating as part of health trial
The pilot will be expanded following its success, with one mum saying the difference was mind-blowing.

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 16:51:22 GMT
Luce Bay fisherman dies after rescue from sinking boat
The man was rescued from his sinking trawler in Luce Bay, Wigtownshire, but died later in hospital.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:16:09 GMT
Man arrested after armed police called to flat in Arbroath
A number of emergency response vehicles were called to the flat in Arbroath on Sunday.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:18:19 GMT
Rangers: Giovanni van Bronckhorst sacked after a year
Rangers are searching for a new manager as Giovanni van Bronckhorst leaves the Ibrox club after a year in charge.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:17:17 GMT
Rangers' next manager: Who could replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst?
BBC Scotland assesses the candidates most likely to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Rangers manager.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:14:25 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Rangers, Beale, Dyche, Seoane, Muscat, Celtic, Aberdeen, SWPL
Michael Beale is top of Rangers' wanted list and the QPR boss is keen on a return to Ibrox as others are linked with the vacancy.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:48:10 GMT
Jamie Murray: Doubles player wants to play into his 40s after 500th tour win
Jamie Murray believes hitting the landmark of 500 tour level wins is "a cool thing to have achieved" and hopes to keep playing into his 40s.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:33:57 GMT
Rangers: Giovanni van Bronckhorst's 12 months at Ibrox in 12 pictures
BBC Scotland looks at the images which define Giovanni van Bronckhorst's era as Rangers manager.



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