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Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:12:26 GMT
Covid vaccine set to be offered to 16 and 17-year-olds
More than one million teenagers would be included in a new rollout if ministers accept expert advice.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:57:24 GMT
TRNSMT festival confirmed to go ahead in September
Organiser Geoff Ellis said the event had permission to go ahead with 50,000 music fans attending.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:53 GMT
Covid: Boris Johnson to begin two-day visit to Scotland
The prime minister will not meet Scotland's first minister despite being invited to her official residence.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:37:40 GMT
Scotland's papers: Freedom 'within sight' but 'mixed feeling' for pubs
The announcement that most restrictions will be lifted in Scotland dominates the front pages.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:53:02 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Calls for clarity on masks in nightclubs
One nightclub owner says making people wear masks on a dancefloor would be "crazy, stupid and dangerous".

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:52:49 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Most restrictions to end from 9 August
Social distancing will no longer be required in most locations - but the wearing of face coverings will continue.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:24:44 GMT
Seasick swimmer makes history by completing Outer Hebrides challenge
James Armour has become the first person to swim, run and cycle the length of the Outer Hebrides.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:52:40 GMT
Indyref2: Why has the campaign for another vote gone quiet?
Boris Johnson visits Scotland with no sign an independence referendum will be soon, writes Nick Eardley.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:08:26 GMT
Covid in Scotland: How will the rules change on 9 August?
Scotland's levels system of restrictions is set to end - but what does that mean people can do?

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:00:16 GMT
Drugs minister promises action on 'national shame'
Angela Constance says it is a priority but remains non-committal on a Right to Recovery Bill proposed by the Scottish Conservatives.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:27:11 GMT
Highlands powerline to get first major revamp since 1950s
The replacement line could potentially be buried underground where it passes Skye's famous Cuillin Hills.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:44:30 GMT
Would you move to an island for £50,000?
The Scottish government is proposing an Islands Bond to encourage young people to stay or move to the islands.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:31:33 GMT
Food fight: The other British bake-off
How Domino's and Greggs turned up the heat during the pandemic to deliver tasty profits.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:41:44 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Self-isolation of whole classes 'no longer routine'
Secondary school pupils will be still be asked to wear face coverings in classrooms for at least the first six weeks of term.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:36:57 GMT
Grandfather lands 'biggest ever cod' in Scottish waters
The fish caught off Shetland weighed in at 49lbs (22kg) and left 60-year-old Tony Urwin "shattered".

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:32:09 GMT
CalMac-chartered ship back in service after repair
The MV Arrow broke down just a week after it was brought in to help on the Stornoway-Ullapool route.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:12:11 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Where are the latest cases?
A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:17:03 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Are young people slowing the vaccine drive?
Concerns have been raised about vaccine uptake among younger adults, but are they less likely to want a jab? Here, we examine the statistics.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:45:05 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Do I need a vaccine certificate to travel?
The documents could be used in an international vaccine passport programme enabling foreign travel.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:34:00 GMT
What are the rules and guidance for face masks and coverings?
Masks are no longer compulsory in England, but remain necessary in Scotland and Wales.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:28:25 GMT
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:55:50 GMT
Covid in Scotland: Your questions answered on life after level zero
Readers have been sending in their questions about what the ending of more Covid rules means for them.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:06:29 GMT
Scotland's growing sewage spill problem
The number of overspills into rivers and seas has risen by 40% in five years as pressure mounts on the sewer network.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:06:50 GMT
I stopped drinking - then baking business turned my life around
Lesley Smith gave up alcohol for the sake of her children but had "no outlet" until she found a passion for making cakes.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 05:31:49 GMT
COP26: How is Scotland tackling climate change?
The Scottish government says its targets are some of the toughest in the world - but what progress is being made?

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:51:00 GMT
Six ways to tackle Scotland's drugs crisis
What can be done to try to halt Scotland's rising toll of drug-related deaths?

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 09:59:50 GMT
Adopting the recovery position
Banks are taking money out of their bad loan pots and larger companies in Scotland are reflecting activity overseas.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:02:19 GMT
The seaweed farmers with high hopes for their harvest
Kelp grown off the coast of the Isle of Skye could be used in food, packaging and cosmetic products.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:34:32 GMT
'Luxury' race will be among most expensive on earth
A four-day ultramarathon covering 120 miles on the west coast of Scotland will cost £15,499 to enter.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:54:52 GMT
Most Covid restrictions in Scotland to end from 9 August
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed almost all of Scotland's remaining Covid-19 restrictions are to end.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:54:30 GMT
Overflows: ‘There is raw sewage going into the river’
Data shows that the number of recorded sewage spills in Scotland has increased by 40% over the last five years.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:51:49 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: John Gimson and Anna Burnet win silver for Britain in mixed Nacra 17 class sailing
John Gimson and Anna Burnet secure silver for Great Britain in the mixed Nacra 17 class.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:15:24 GMT
Humza Yousaf reports nursery over discrimination fears
Scotland's health secretary says his daughter was twice refused a place at the nursery, which denies any discrimination.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:53:50 GMT
Covid: US family reunited with Scottish relatives after 20 months
Elaine Burt was reunited with her sister and nephews, who live in the USA, at Glasgow airport.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:23:19 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Joanna Muir on modern pentathlon Olympic hopes
Modern pentathlete Joanna Muir tells BBC Scotland about having to calm horses, sword fighting, and her Olympic hopes.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:02:43 GMT
Malmo 2-1 Rangers: Steven Davis goal 'an important lifeline', says Steven Gerrard
A "big moment" from Steven Davis has given Rangers "an important lifeline" in their quest for the Champions League group stage despite defeat by Swedish side Malmo, says boss Steven Gerrard.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:13:25 GMT
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB sailors Hannah Mills and Eilidh McIntyre win 470 gold
Hannah Mills becomes the most successful female sailor in Olympic history as she and Eilidh McIntyre win 470 gold at Tokyo 2020.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 06:42:44 GMT
Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Buta, Doohan, Rangers, Veerman, Aberdeen, St Johnstone
Personal terms to be agreed after Celtic agree to sign Royal Antwerp right-back.



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