Scotland news

• New gas-fired power station at Peterhead is approved

  27-10-2026 22:31 via BBC News
  
  The controversial scheme will generate about 900 megawatts of electricity and includes provision for carbon capture but has sparked environmental concerns.
  
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• Where are Celtic & O'Neill a year after Rodgers exit?

  27-10-2026 18:15 via BBC News
  
  How should Martin O'Neill and Celtic be assessed a year since his arrival in place of Brendan Rodgers as manager?
  
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• Scotcast: Will we ever beat our booze problem?

  27-10-2026 18:01 via BBC News
  
  The number of people who died from conditions caused by alcohol fell slightly last year.
  
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• Scotland's recycling rates at five-year low. How is your area doing?

  27-10-2026 16:32 via BBC News
  
  Environmental regulator Sepa says households recycled 42.8% of waste in 2025 - down from 44.3% the previous year.
  
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• Man and boy's deaths during water activities 'could have been avoided'

  27-10-2026 15:20 via BBC News
  
  A joint fatal accident inquiry was carried out into the deaths, which happened five years apart.
  
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• Scot carves out a place at world wood-chopping championships

  27-10-2026 15:18 via BBC News
  
  Graham Turner fell in love with Timbersports when he gave up rugby after getting knocked unconscious.
  
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• 'My home lost half its value due to Raac'

  27-10-2026 12:54 via BBC News
  
  A campaigner calls for private homeowners to receive help after Dundee councillors approve a £21.6m Raac repair scheme.
  
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• New weather warning as third storm hits Scotland

  27-10-2026 12:12 via BBC News
  
  The country is braced for the third storm in as many days as communities continue to clean up after the weekend.
  
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• Search halted after reports of person swept out to sea in Largs

  27-10-2026 11:37 via BBC News
  
  A spokesperson said no-one was found after an extensive search.
  
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• MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank

  27-10-2026 11:11 via BBC News
  
  SNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.
  
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• Townsend never felt he could beat All Blacks as a player, but as a coach...

  27-10-2026 09:11 via BBC News
  
  Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.
  
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• Listen: Townsend's big selection decisions

  27-10-2026 09:00 via BBC News
  
  Scotland's head coach discusses his latest squad and the challenges ahead.
  
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• Listen: One year of O'Neill - saviour or sticking plaster?

  27-10-2026 09:00 via BBC News
  
  A year after O’Neill’s return, are Celtic actually moving forward?
  
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• New-look Scottish rinks eye European curling medals - watch live on BBC

  27-10-2026 08:04 via BBC News
  
  Grant Hardie and Fay Henderson lead their respective Scottish rinks to the European Championships with medals in mind.
  
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• I'm one of a growing number of Gen Z birdwatchers - it helps my mental health

  27-10-2026 07:39 via BBC News
  
  Caitlin Andrew hated birdwatching as a child but found a passion for it in her 20s.
  
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• Family's anger at delays to review of stab death case

  27-10-2026 07:38 via BBC News
  
  The family of a Fife man who died from a stab wound to the chest have long challenged the original police ruling.
  
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• Scotland's papers: Storm Boelo aftermath and MP and MSP detained

  27-10-2026 07:29 via BBC News
  
  A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
  
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• Hearts chairman calls for greater transparency on key decisions

  27-10-2026 00:11 via BBC News
  
  Reflecting on last season's final-day title disappointment, Hearts chairman Calum Paterson calls for "greater transparency and consistency around key decisions in Scottish football".
  
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