Scotland

Three years later Currie moved to STV, where he spent 11 years as a continuity announcer and then chief announcer, before leaving for a spell in management roles with various companies. He returned to the airwaves with BBC Scotland in 1997, working as a continuity announcer until retiring in 2020. …

Sentencing Gartshore at the High Court in Edinburgh in August, judge Simon Collins KC told her, external she had inflicted “severe and disfiguring” burns on her daughter. He said: “Given Dahlia-Rose’s very young age, and the horrifying way that she died, this is a uniquely disturbing and distressing case. “But …

Subsea Micropiles, which has offices in Ireland and Aberdeenshire, already has an operations base at the Port of Montrose. The firm’s new facility is expected to make parts for wind turbines in Scottish waters, and for international markets. Chief executive Derek Robertson said: “Scotland has become an important base for …

Charities, community groups and businesses have been given six months to vacate a council-owned building described as the “heart” of a Dumfries neighbourhood. Dumfries Women’s Aid is among groups which have been given notice to leave the North West Resource Centre in Lincluden. Local people told BBC Scotland News the …

Kieron Bowie, Robbie Ure and Oli McBurnie are the striker options in the squad, and all three are in good form and confident. Ure and McBurnie are yet to score for their clubs this term, but both showed, in flashes, why they were given the starting nods by Pocognoli. McBurnie, …

Available for 29 days A goalless draw in Slovenia marked the beginning of Sebastian Pocognoli’s reign as Scotland head coach, but what did we learn from the first glimpse of his new-look side? Jane Lewis is joined by Mark Atkinson to assess the positives, the problems and the potential. Was …

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News

The National Union of Students (NUS) said it was supporting the UCU. Scotland president Justine Pédussel said: “The national student movement stands in solidarity with all tertiary education staff currently striking or taking industrial action across Scotland. “Students only thrive when staff have secure, well-paid positions. Any temporary disruption is …

The most petty and ill-informed football show on radio. BBC News

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland. BBC News

The council is introducing the scheme to resolve a long-running equal pay dispute, after it emerged the previous structure discriminated against women workers. The changes should see 63% of about 24,000 non-teaching staff get a pay rise, but 11% of staff face a reduction in wages. Employees with Assist who …

Paranjothy said: “We are working alongside key partners including the Scottish Ambulance Service, NHS Tayside, and NHS Highland, to take all necessary steps, including diverting ambulances only where absolutely necessary to ensure all patients are safe and well cared for. “We apologise to anyone impacted by longer waits or by …

Dumfries and Galloway Council, said it recognised the important role that wheelchair-accessible taxis played in helping people travel independently. Earlier this year, a report showed there were 185 licensed taxis and 60 private hire vehicles operating in the region. Transport Scotland recommends at least 20% of licensed taxis should be …

An 80-space car park with electric vehicle charging points has been created alongside the station, while new walking routes link to homes and local paths. Liam Sumpter, managing director of Network Rail Scotland, said the new station would make “a real difference to everyday life” for locals. “The community has …

From being impotent, they became thrusting. That second half was as big a 0-0 rout as you’re likely to see. Frustrating, but encouraging at the same time. It will be agonising for Oli McBurnie that he’s still without an international goal – he said he wouldn’t sleep after failing to …

United Rugby Championship Munster (17) 20 Tries: O’Connor, Milne Cons: Hanrahan 2 Pens: Hanrahan 2 Glasgow Warriors (7) 26 Tries: Dobie 2, McBeth, Horne Cons: Horne 3 Glasgow Warriors began their United Rugby Championship season in fine style as an impressive second-half turnaround earned a bonus-point win over Munster at …

Scotland (10) 10 Tries: Gallagher Cons: Nelson Pens: Nelson Australia (5) 30 Tries: Miller, Wood, Hoy, Moleko Cons: Wood 2 Pens: Wood 2 Scotland suffered a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia proved too strong in Edinburgh. After losses against Canada and New Zealand – …

Scotland (10) 10 Tries: Gallagher Cons: Nelson Pens: Nelson Australia (5) 30 Tries: Miller, Wood, Hoy, Moleko Cons: Wood 2 Pens: Wood 2 Scotland suffered a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia proved too strong in Edinburgh. After losses against Canada and New Zealand – …

Fire crews have responded to a blaze at a recycling facility in Glasgow. Three appliances and a high reach vehicle were dispatched to Shieldhall Recycling Centre on Bogmoor Road. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to the scene at about 10:36 on Saturday. They have encouraged …

A man has been charged in connection with attempted murder after a car struck a cyclist in Aberdeen. Emergency crews were called to the scene near the junction of Rousay Drive and Lang Stracht, close to the Tesco supermarket, after the 19-year-old rider was hit by a white BMW car …