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BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb’s position is 'untenable', John Swinney has said amid bias accusations at the broadcaster
Tory BBC board member's position 'untenable' amid bias row, John Swinney says
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November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb’s position is 'untenable', John Swinney has said amid bias accusations at the broadcaster
NEW: Unemployment in Scotland fell slightly in the last quarter while the UK rate has risen to its highest level in more than four years, according to the latest figures
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November 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
NEW: Unemployment in Scotland fell slightly in the last quarter while the UK rate has risen to its highest level in more than four years, according to the latest figures
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EXCLUSIVE: The 'complex relationship' between the Scots language, identity, pride and belonging is set to be explored in a new documentary
New film explores 'complex relationship' between Scots language and identity
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November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
EXCLUSIVE: The 'complex relationship' between the Scots language, identity, pride and belonging is set to be explored in a new documentary
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'Over-reach' in Palestine Action terror laws use
'Over-reach' in Palestine Action terror laws use
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Over-reach' in Palestine Action terror laws use
'Over-reach' in Palestine Action terror laws use
Lesley Riddoch has released a new film investigating Scotland’s 'missing forests'
Lesley Riddoch launches new film on Scotland's 'missing forests'
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November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Lesley Riddoch has released a new film investigating Scotland’s 'missing forests'
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Davie’s replacement at the BBC must be a former journalist, an ex-reporter has said, after suggesting he has been 'overly concerned' with appeasing 'powerful people in the right-wing press'
What now for BBC after Tim Davie quits? Former 5 Live journalist weighs in
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November 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Davie’s replacement at the BBC must be a former journalist, an ex-reporter has said, after suggesting he has been 'overly concerned' with appeasing 'powerful people in the right-wing press'
If Labour insist on painting democratic dissent as disloyalty, it won’t be the SNP that threatens their security – it’ll be the voters, writes Xander Elliards ✍️
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November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
If Labour insist on painting democratic dissent as disloyalty, it won’t be the SNP that threatens their security – it’ll be the voters, writes Xander Elliards ✍️
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A Glasgow secondary school pupil has won a £35,000 prize after telling Scottish business leaders how she would run the country
S1 pupil wins £35k prize for plan to make Scotland ‘prosperous and fair’
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November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A Glasgow secondary school pupil has won a £35,000 prize after telling Scottish business leaders how she would run the country
Scotland has a record 4000 firms paying staff the real Living Wage, with John Swinney suggesting this is 'five times' the level the UK has proportionately
Scotland has 'around five times more Living Wage employers than UK'
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November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Scotland has a record 4000 firms paying staff the real Living Wage, with John Swinney suggesting this is 'five times' the level the UK has proportionately
NEW: Alba will be able to stand candidates at the next Holyrood election after removing one of the party’s former members from a key role
Alba hurdle to standing Holyrood candidates lifted as officer removed
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November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW: Alba will be able to stand candidates at the next Holyrood election after removing one of the party’s former members from a key role
An investigation into the incident that led to the death of a 74-year-old in Edinburgh has concluded 👇
Probe into road accident that led to death of 74-year-old in Edinburgh closes
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November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
An investigation into the incident that led to the death of a 74-year-old in Edinburgh has concluded 👇
A historic Leith workshop is set to to become a food, drink and art hub
Food, drink and arts hub to open in historic Edinburgh workshop
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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A historic Leith workshop is set to to become a food, drink and art hub
The BBC lost two high-profile figures after an 'error of judgment' in how a Donald Trump speech was edited, but here are seven terrible decisions the broadcaster made that didn't lead to resignations 👇
7 terrible BBC decisions that didn't lead to resignations
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November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The BBC lost two high-profile figures after an 'error of judgment' in how a Donald Trump speech was edited, but here are seven terrible decisions the broadcaster made that didn't lead to resignations 👇
Scots have seen some of the sharpest energy bill hikes across the UK over recent years, new analysis has shown 👇
Scots face some of the steepest energy bill hikes in the UK, analysis finds
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November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Scots have seen some of the sharpest energy bill hikes across the UK over recent years, new analysis has shown 👇
Israeli soldiers have admitted that their army killed civilians indiscriminately in a new documentary which exposes their lawless combat in Gaza
Israeli soliders admit killing civilians and using human shields in Gaza
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November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Israeli soldiers have admitted that their army killed civilians indiscriminately in a new documentary which exposes their lawless combat in Gaza
The BBC has apologised for an 'error of judgment' after a Panorama documentary edited a speech given by Donald Trump
BBC apologises for 'error' of judgement over Panorama Donald Trump speech edit
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November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The BBC has apologised for an 'error of judgment' after a Panorama documentary edited a speech given by Donald Trump
A new multi-million-pound whisky experience has opened today at a historic Angus distillery 👀
Multi-million-pound whisky experience opens at historic Angus distillery
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November 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A new multi-million-pound whisky experience has opened today at a historic Angus distillery 👀
🚨The SNP have seized control of Stirling Council, ousting Scottish Labour from power in the city
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November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🚨The SNP have seized control of Stirling Council, ousting Scottish Labour from power in the city
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Bringing back empty housing into stock and buying back former council homes are welcome but inadequate, writes Kenny MacAskill ✍️
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November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Bringing back empty housing into stock and buying back former council homes are welcome but inadequate, writes Kenny MacAskill ✍️
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Despite the evidence of wealth being prioritised over ordinary families, sadly some women believe the problem is asylum seekers, not the elite who extract resources from our people, writes Dr Jacqui Jensen ✍️
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November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Despite the evidence of wealth being prioritised over ordinary families, sadly some women believe the problem is asylum seekers, not the elite who extract resources from our people, writes Dr Jacqui Jensen ✍️
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The consequences of inaction cannot be hidden, even from space, writes Halla Mohieddeen ✍️
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November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The consequences of inaction cannot be hidden, even from space, writes Halla Mohieddeen ✍️
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The main ferry on the Largs to Cumbrae route is now out of action with a reduced vehicle capacity on the replacement vessel
Main ferry on Largs to Cumbrae route out of action after emergency dry docking
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The main ferry on the Largs to Cumbrae route is now out of action with a reduced vehicle capacity on the replacement vessel
The Scottish Greens are to force a vote at Holyrood over whether the controversial Rosebank development should be given the green light
Greens to force Holyrood vote on controversial Rosebank oil field
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November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The Scottish Greens are to force a vote at Holyrood over whether the controversial Rosebank development should be given the green light
Two people, including a child, have reportedly been killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel begins a three-day military exercise in the West Bank 👇
Israel carrying out three-day military exercise in West Bank as two killed in Gaza
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November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Two people, including a child, have reportedly been killed in strikes on Gaza as Israel begins a three-day military exercise in the West Bank 👇
BBC board member Robbie Gibb’s position is “untenable”, the First Minister John Swinney has said
Tory BBC board member's position 'untenable' amid bias row, John Swinney says
www.thenational.scot
November 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
BBC board member Robbie Gibb’s position is “untenable”, the First Minister John Swinney has said