Scotland BBC

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:36:35 GMT
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:57:14 GMT
Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floor
James Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:39:56 GMT
Fruit farm workers living in 'damp' and 'unsafe' caravans
A video shows some fruit farm workers living in damp, overcrowded and unsafe caravans.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:43:22 GMT
Scotland's papers: Grangemouth investment and housebuilding slump
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:55:37 GMT
Learner drivers from London book tests in Inverness to beat backlog
Learner drivers from as far away as London and south Wales are booking driving tests in the north of Scotland to try to get around the massive backlogs.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:32:10 GMT
What were Scotland's top archaeological finds in 2025?
Discoveries on the list include a lost medieval village and a hillfort possibly attacked by the Romans.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:12:07 GMT
Scotland records sunniest year since 1955
The country basked in sun for about 57 days over the last year thanks to sunny spring weather.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:29:33 GMT
'Do not drink' warning for island gin and whisky brand
Food Standards Scotland says a distillery had been making alcohol "without required safety controls".

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:21:58 GMT
Timothée Chalamet names Susan Boyle and Beckhams among all-time greatest Brits
The US actor is tipped for an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of table tennis star Marty Mauser.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:29:45 GMT
'I was excluded from football - so I set up a sports app for girls'
Four pupils have created TrainHer, an app designed to help girls build confidence and develop football skills.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:01:27 GMT
Fifa brings in new £45 ticket for 2026 World Cup
Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:05:09 GMT
Police warn mental health call-outs are 'unsustainable'
Officers are spending more than 14,000 hours per month responding to mental health calls.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:30:45 GMT
UK will rejoin Erasmus student scheme in 2027
The UK left in December 2020 as part of the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU negotiated by Boris Johnson.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:41:14 GMT
Police treat tower block death as targeted attack
The 26-year-old was found dead at Shields Court in Motherwell on Monday but police believe he may have died the previous evening.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:16:15 GMT
New dog theft law passed by Scottish Parliament
It will include a maximum prison sentence of five years and the possibility of an unlimited fine.

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:23:46 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:56:01 GMT
How loss of brother shaped Smith's rugby journey
Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
Have Greens saved the justice secretary’s skin?
Angela Constance has survived a vote of no confidence.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:29:20 GMT
My father was murdered in the line of duty - but can't get a bravery award
The family of a police sergeant who died in the line of duty are calling for a change in UK government policy on the issuing of bravery awards.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:30:17 GMT
'A wee bit emotional': Headset helps visually-impaired football fan see his team play for first time
Visually-impaired Jon Attenborough watched a Dundee United match thanks to new technology

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:06:36 GMT
Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year revealed
The judges assessed the festive flair of five homes to choose Scotland's Christmas Home of The Year.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:58:20 GMT
'Anyone can do it' - Turner Prize winner's inspirational effect
Other disabled artists are looking at Nnena Kalu's success and hoping to follow in her footsteps.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:21:43 GMT
Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:24:29 GMT
Man admits murder bid on two teenagers near beach
Amar Mudawi pleaded guilty to carrying out the stabbings at Portobello Promenade and Mentone Avenue on 12 April 2025.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:55:37 GMT
Learner drivers from London book tests in Inverness to beat backlog
Learner drivers from as far away as London and south Wales are booking driving tests in the north of Scotland to try to get around the massive backlogs.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:32:10 GMT
What were Scotland's top archaeological finds in 2025?
The Dig It! project includes the remains of a Bronze Age site in Shetland used for heating up water.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:58:07 GMT
Police officer who sexually assaulted colleague given unpaid work
Michael Scott, 36, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a colleague on a night out in Dumfries.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:36:35 GMT
New £150m funding package to protect jobs at Grangemouth
The UK government and owners Ineos say the funding will support 500 jobs at the site's ethylene plant.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:46:46 GMT
Fukofuka appointed Scotland women head coach
Australian former United States women head coach Sione Fukofuka is appointed head coach of Scotland women.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:56:01 GMT
How loss of brother shaped Smith's rugby journey
Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to set up a blood donation charity.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:31:49 GMT
Palestine boss tells Ali to accept Celtic offer - gossip
Advice for prospective Celtic target, Rangers not interested in selling winger and Hearts squad value soars.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT
Podcast: Celtic & Dundee United in-depth preview
We focus on Celtic and Dundee United as we preview this evening's Premiership clash.

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:07:24 GMT
Nancy 'grateful' for Celtic backing amid losing start
Wilfried Nancy says "I don't have to prove anything to anybody" amid criticism of his losing start as Celtic manager.

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