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Oct 12, 2021

Ginny Sanderson

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	Line of Duty star Martin Compston is given odds be the next James Bond

	Actor Martin Compston has been given odds of 50/1 to become the next James Bond, joining fellow Scottish thespians including Richard Madden and Sam Heughan on a bookies’ list of potential names to fill the iconic role.

'Revolution' in prostate cancer treatment as new drug approved in Scotland

A “revolution” in prostate cancer treatment has been welcomed in Scotland after the approval of a new drug on the NHS.

The Outer Hebrides: It is who we are, and it tells our rich story

It is rooted in the soil, the people and the past of the Outer Hebrides.

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Take a look at ‘UK Disneyland’ which could open in 2024 as building work set to begin

Building work on the theme park dubbed the ‘UK’s Disneyland’ will begin in the next few months with the park hoping to open by 2024.

Covid Scotland: Nurses balloted for strike action amid fresh warnings over patient safety

Nurses in Scotland are to balloted on strike action in a pay dispute with the Scottish Government, amid reports of mounting pressure and “unsafe” conditions ahead of winter.

Serious errors and delays led to Covid-19 deaths, MPs say

Serious errors and delays at the hands of the Government and even scientific advisers cost lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a damning report from MPs.

Glasgow named one of Europe’s top green cities for property

Glasgow has been named one of Europe’s top green cities for property, living up to its name as the “dear green place” ahead of COP26 taking place in the city in the coming weeks, according to a new report from Knight Frank.

Follow in the footsteps of the Picts across the Highlands

The history of the Picts in the Highlands is being explored in a new route which traces the lives of the long-vanished people in the north.

Unseen for 200 years, snuff box belonging to William Burke goes under hammer

A bone snuff box confiscated from the murderer William Burke when he was captured in 1829 is expected to fetch up to £3000 at auction this week.

Steven Caulker on end of his Scotland hopes and feeling humbled in a church in Kinross

A WhatsApp message pings. It is Steven Caulker apologising for being waylaid ahead of our chat, originally arranged for 9pm. His schedule has been pushed back.

Steven Caulker on end of his Scotland hopes and feeling humbled in a church in Kinross

A WhatsApp message pings. It is Steven Caulker apologising for being waylaid ahead of our chat, originally arranged for 9pm. His schedule has been pushed back.

Israel ace blasts Tartan Army, Celtic-linked defender in rejected offer from Scottish club, Scotland injury blow, Neil Lennon Celtic revelation - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

It is another big week for Scotland on the international stage. After Saturday's incredible scenes at Hampden Park in the win over Israel, Steve Clarke’s men now travel to face Faroe Islands.

Why Kieran Tierney is so special, making changes and Faroese threats - Steve Clarke speaks ahead of next mission

Torshavn and Chisinau are hardly the most glamorous destinations in Europe, but the Faroese and Moldovan capitals hold the keys to Scotland keeping their dream alive of being on football’s global stage next winter.

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