Community councils argued the late finish would cause even more noise and disruption for neighbours. BBC News
Read More »Scotland's papers: Swinney's 'lean' cabinet and 'beastie house' failures
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News
Read More »The cycle lane row splitting a town centre
Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on Greenock’s West Blackhall Street. BBC News
Read More »Secluded bay in the south of Scotland goes up for sale
Morroch Bay, near Portpatrick, includes two cottages and sits on the edge of the Rhins of Galloway. BBC News
Read More »Armed police wanted for nuclear site set among 'rugged beauty'
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary hopes lower-cost housing and good schools will also tempt applicants. BBC News
Read More »Scientists say four-day moorland blaze was UK's first megafire
The term has been used to describe last year’s Dava Moor fire due to its size and the damage it caused. BBC News
Read More »Piper 'devastated' after kilt worn by uncle killed in Iraq is stolen
The kilt and sporran were taken in Newcastle after Alexander Curtis performed at a student ball. BBC News
Read More »Not a continuity cabinet: Swinney signals change with familiar faces
Seven of its nine members were already there but everyone except the first minister has a new job. BBC News
Read More »Campervan crashes off slipway into sea off Skye
A lifeboat crew were called out but the sole occupant and his three dogs were unharmed BBC News
Read More »Edinburgh and Glasgow trains delayed after lorry hits bridge
ScotRail said services would be subject to delays after the incident on Balgreen Road in Edinburgh. BBC News
Read More »Scotcast – Is the UK’s energy policy ‘insane’?
Available for over a year If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Drill, maybe drill? Our North Sea dilemma’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002t181 The UK government has delayed sanctions that would ban imports of Russian oil because of fears over the price of diesel and jet fuel. The Conservative leader …
Read More »Hearts criticise ‘irresponsible’ pitch invasion remarks
Hearts have hit out at “highly irresponsible” comments with “dangerous implications” about the Celtic Park pitch invasion, after Celtic boss Martin O’Neill dismissed claims the incident embarrassed Scottish football as “nonsense”. Police Scotland are investigating after fans spilled on to the pitch to celebrate Callum Osmand’s 98th-minute goal, as Celtic …
Read More »Sport Aberdeen chief executive leaves amid investigation
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator earlier placed the operator under formal investigation. BBC News
Read More »Four jailed over £6m NHS contract fraud have sentences cut
The four men conspired to defraud the health service out of huge sums during the procurement of telecoms services. BBC News
Read More »Toulouse bid for Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou
Toulouse have made an official approach to Motherwell as they aim to make manager Jens Berthel Askou their new head coach. Askou led the Scottish Premiership club to a fourth-placed finish with victory at Hibernian last Saturday, securing European football for the Lanarkshire side. Toulouse, meanwhile, ended their Ligue 1 …
Read More »'Best friend' of Kayden Moy tells how he witnessed fatal stabbing
Sixteen-year-old Kayden was fatally wounded in a confrontation between teenagers on Irvine Beach a year ago. BBC News
Read More »Council rules out DNA testing to catch dog fouling culprits
The concept typically involves owners registering their pet’s DNA so that waste can be lab-tested and checked against a database. BBC News
Read More »Former HIV Scotland boss told to pay £5,000 he embezzled to similar charity
Nathan Sparling offered to pay compensation after admitting stealing £5,000 from the now-defunct HIV Scotland. BBC News
Read More »New dates announced for Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling
The festival will take place between 11 and 13 September after it was moved to avoid clashing with other events. BBC News
Read More »Air pollution monitoring shows 'spikes' near landfill fire site
An air quality expert says people with lung conditions should take precautions like closing windows. BBC News
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