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Liv Dawn PIC: Robbie Wightman

Under the Radar: Liv Dawn

Ian Blackford revealed he knew the SNP auditors quite last year

Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon and says knew auditors quit last year

Ian Blackford

SNP is 'absolutely, categorically' solvent, insists Ian Blackford

Sara Rae PIC: Diana Dumi of Dumi Visuals

Under the Radar: Sara Rae

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has said she has confidence in the process to find a new leader and does not wish the contest to be rerun.

Kate Forbes ‘very confident’ in SNP leadership process

Teachers from the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union take part in a rally outside the Tramway in Glasgow

Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

Ken Bruce is due to present his final show on BBC Radio 2 after more than three decades.

Ken Bruce to present final BBC Radio 2 show after more than three decades

Nicky Campbell

Nicky Campbell speaks to daughter of his alleged abuser on podcast

A pilot scheme for Scotland's delayed deposit return system in Orkney

MSPs warn Sturgeon bringing in deposit return scheme in August 'reckless'

Georgia Cécile PIC: Jordan Hare

Georgia Cécile on her collaboration with the SNJO

If pipers cannot find a home on BBC Radio Scotland, where else can they go? (Picture: Chris Furlong/Getty Images)

BBC Radio Scotland needs to raise its sights – Brian Wilson

Donald Shaw is the creative director of Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Bill Murray

Celtic Connections chief and performers condemn BBC Scotland over cuts

Sheila Hall of the group Care Home Relatives Scotland said the announcement that £8 million will be spent buying 300 beds in care homes for patients to be discharged into had been a 'bit of a bolt out the blue to us'. Picture: Getty Images

Families of care homes 'terrified' plans could lead to visiting bans

A teacher and students in a classroom. Teacher strikes are due to take place next week. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Minister insists teacher pay offer 'very fair' ahead of fresh talks

Snowfall in the Shetland Islands has caused problems, with frozen slush weighing down power lines.

Shetland author's lost laptop with draft of next novel found in snow

The Scottish Health Secretary has reassured parents that there is “no shortage of supply” of the antibiotics needed to treat Strep A.

Yousaf stresses ‘no shortage of supply’ of antibiotics for Strep A infections

Teachers are due to go on strike on Thursday, over a pay dispute. Picture: John Devlin

Teaching union warns of more strikes as pay demand branded ‘impossible’

Scotland's John McGinn, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring in the 2-1 defeat in Turkey. (AP Photo)

McGinn still not over missing World Cup after matching James McFadden record

JD Allan's new single is picking up a lot of airplay

Under the radar: What's The Blimp's JD Allan up to now?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish Government would publish a paper on the economics of independence next week.

New paper on economic case for Scottish independence due next week from SNP

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has promised NHS workers an improved pay offer

Yousaf promises NHS workers they can expect ‘significantly improved’ pay offer

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack. Picture: PA

Truss made clear intention to cut taxes during leadership bid, says Jack

Humza Yousaf said the “high possibility” of another wave of Covid-19 and the possible resurgence of flu will place extra pressure on the health service in the winter months, along with the usual issue of slips, trips and falls.

NHS facing difficult winter amid "high possibility” of another Covid-19 wave

Footballer Zander Murray says he has been overwhelmed by messages of support since he became the first senior Scottish football player to reveal that he is gay.

Footballer Zander Murray ‘humbled’ by reaction since revealing he is gay

A “brilliant fireball” seen in the skies above parts of the UK is believed to have been space debris, experts have said.

Scientists provide update and clarity on 'fireball' seen over Scotland

There were multiple reports across Scotland

Was it a meteor? Reports across Scotland of mysterious light in sky

The SNP's Ian Blackford has said new Prime Minister LIz Truss could be 'even worse' than Boris Johnson. Picture: PA

Ian Blackford calls for snap election as new PM appointed

Jonah Eli

Under the Radar: Jonah Eli

Scotland’s Eilish McColgan celebrates with her mother Liz McColgan after winning the Women's 10,000m Final at Alexander Stadium on day six of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Wednesday August 3, 2022.

Liz McColgan: My daughter’s success is 100 times better than my own

Union bosses previously warned that uncollected waste would be 'left to pile' in the streets if council workers take strike action

Higher pay offer needed to halt strikes by Scottish council workers

British Transport Police officers with alcohol seized from rail passengers in the west of Scotland
Pic: BTP

ScotRail bosses to ‘hear what passengers think’ about alcohol ban on trains

Sir Ian McKellen will be playing Hamlet in a new production at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month. Picture: Devin de Vil

Sir Ian McKellen launches quest over Fringe venue's ‘iconic’ clock tower

Transport and travel may be severely disrupted by record high temperatures, officials have warned: Picture: PA

Train speed restrictions in place as Scotland braced for heatwave

BBC Radio Scotland presenter Kenny MacIntyre is the new host of Saturday Sportsound. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

BBC confirm new Saturday Sportsound host as Richard Gordon departs

Passengers at Euston station in London, as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union begin their nationwide strike

Ministers will change law to allow agency workers to minimise strikes

The census return rate in Scotland has come in for criticism

Readers' letters: Census prosectuions would focus minds

ScotRail passengers have had to cope with cancelled services.

ScotRail pay row: Talks with drivers' union to resume

ScotRail delays: More cancellations and no temporary timetable for weekend as travel chaos continues in Scotland

More cancellations and no temporary timetable for weekend

Passengers at Glasgow Central station. Picture: John Devlin

Temporary ScotRail timetable may stay in place for ten days if pay deal accepted

ScotRail's reduced timetable has been hit by further cancellations due to staffing issues.

ScotRail hit by further cancellations despite promise of 'more certainty'

Steg G

Under the Radar: Steg G

Kezia Dugdale says women face extreme misogyny in politics.

Kezia Dugdale: Claim that Angela Raynor distracting Boris is 'extreme misogyny'

The Wife Guys of Reddit

Under The Radar: The Wife Guys of Reddit

MV Caledonian Isles, in Troon on Thursday, has been out of action since an engine failure on Sunday. Picture: John Devlin

CalMac says ‘ageing fleet’ to blame as Arran runs dry of petrol and beer

Murdo MItchell

Under the Radar: Murdo Mitchell

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie

High-profile SNP figures ‘getting away with promoting transphobia’ – Harvie

Gavin Brown, former MSP and now public speaking expert, said there are new opportunities for business given the move towards hybrid working. PIC: Albie Clark.

Hybrid working offers new opportunities if we consider the invisible

Dr Lailah Peel said she and her colleagues were 'trying as much as much as we can'

Life is ‘really scary’ in Scotland’s A&E departments, reveals junior doctor

The number of people in hospital has also risen steadily in the past month, from 868 on February 12 to 1,267 on Friday.

Jason Leitch ‘not panicking’ over rising Covid case numbers

A view of Kyiv during a curfew in the early morning on February 28, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Explosions and gunfire were reported around Kyiv on the second night of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has killed scores and prompted widespread condemnation from U.S. and European leaders. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)

Ukrainian MP who has taken up arms amid conflict vows to defend country

Celtic v Dundee takes place at Celtic Park on Sunday.

TV details for Celtic v Dundee

Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions and schools are shut in some areas of Scotland as Storm Eunice sweeps in, bringing heavy snow.

Storm Eunice: Snow brings disruption to travel and schools

Coronavirus vaccines have saved the lives of almost 30,000 Scots, a senior Government adviser said as he urged parents to get their children vaccinated.

Expert urges parents to get children jabbed

Rail and ferry passengers are facing disruption after Storm Dudley, with most ScotRail services withdrawn until around 10am.

Rail and ferry passengers face disruption after Storm Dudley

BBC Scotland should make a 'More or Less' style programme to explain the statistical facts (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scotland needs a watchdog on dodgy statistics – Brian Wilson

Jason Leitch says there is cause for optimism

Jason Leitch: Omicron wave is ending but pandemic is ‘not close’ to being over

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First Minister Humza Yousaf and Scotland Secretary Alister Jack.

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Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown during a 'Making Britain Work For Scotland' rally

Gordon Brown’s latest ‘save the Union’ plan faces reality check