The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer has marked 80 years since it was first launched on Glasgow’s River Kelvin. The Waverley passed through London’s Tower
Month: October 2026
Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee
Robert MacIntyre expressed his frustration at the use of drones at the Dunhill Links Championship by Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland senior reporter 1 October
Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped
The new chairwoman of BMA Scotland, Dr Nora Murray-Cavanagh, said there was no evidence the plan would benefit patients by Democrat reporter Leading doctors are
Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland
Cases of bluetongue in Scotland were first detected in August. by BBC Scotland agriculture reporters Bluetongue restrictions are to be expanded across the whole of
Jagtar Singh Johal freed on bail after nine years in Indian prison
Jagtar Singh Johal was released from prison in Delhi by Andrew Clarance, BBC India producer, reporting from Delhi, and Katie Hunter, BBC Scotland, reporting from Dumbarton 1 October 2026, 13:23
NEW LABOUR LEADER MARRA TELLS SWINNEY HONESTY AND CLARITY REQUIRED ON PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM
by BILL HEANEY Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra today urged John Swinney to “reflect on his record” and set out what lessons he has learned