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BBC bosses accused of ‘throwing people out to the wolves’ by axing River City

Equity president and actress Lynda Rooke addressed MSPs alongside one of the soap’s stars on Thursday.

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Veteran broadcast journalist appointed head of news at BBC Scotland

Howard Simpson has almost two decades of experience.

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BBC reveals details of new series on 'rise and fall' of Michelle Mone

THE BBC has announced details of a new documentary series into the “rise and fall” of Scottish Tory baroness Michelle Mone ...

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Rhona McLeod on shining a spotlight on Scotland's 'most inspirational' athletes

Rhona McLeod has interviewed literally thousands of athletes but due to the dominance of football in the Scottish media, she believes some athletes…

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BBC announces new presenter for flagship Reporting Scotland show

The BBC has appointed a new lead presenter for its Reporting Scotland programme ...

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Beloved cult Scottish football TV show awaits renewal verdict from BBC

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Archaeologists find 'world's oldest football pitch' on Scottish farmland

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have found compelling evidence of the world's oldest known football pitch on the site of a former 17th-century farm in southern…

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BBC Scotland accused of 'snobbery and classism' over River City axing

BBC Scotland has been accused of “snobbery and classism” for its decision to axe the long-running drama River City as MSPs call for a greater…

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Motion to save River City from cancellation to be heard at Holyrood

A motion to save Scotland’s “only homegrown soap”, River City, from cancellation will be heard in Holyrood.

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'A bit of passion': Barry Ferguson defends Rangers players after full-time flashpoint

Barry Ferguson brushed off a post-match scuffle, suggesting the heated scenes were “a bit of passion” after a thrilling comeback at Pittodrie.

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Falkirk player targeted with missile during Scottish Championship draw at Ayr United

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SPFL confirm full play-off schedule amid post-split fixture pledge

SPFL confirm full play-off schedule amid post-split fixture pledge.

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Famous names sign letter urging Culture Secretary to save River City jobs

The letter warned of a risk that Scottish entertainment workers will have to leave the country to find work.

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Nicola Sturgeon lends voice to calls for SNP to save River City

NICOLA Sturgeon has lent her voice to calls for the SNP to save River City.

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Industry body demands River City job securities from BBC Scotland

BBC Scotland has been accused of “needlessly” throwing workers into “completely avoidable” uncertainty as union and industry heads demand an…

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New sand sculpture competition series to be filmed on Scottish beach

A new BBC series which sees sand artists compete to create sculptures is set to be filmed on a beach in Scotland ...

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BBC Scotland 'using landlord as scapegoat' for axing River City, insiders say

BBC Scotland has been accused of trying to use a landlord as a “scapegoat” for why the broadcaster decided to axe the long-running series of…

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Petition to save BBC’s River City soap attracts support of more than 10,000

The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.

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Culture Secretary joins campaign against BBC decision to axe River City

A CAMPAIGN to save the BBC Scotland show River City has been backed by multiple MSPs from across political parties, including Culture Secretary…

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BBC Scotland’s head of news to step down after almost a decade in role

Gary Smith started with the BBC as a news trainee in 1984.

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BBC Scotland head of news to step down after decade in role

BBC Scotland’s head of news is to leave the role after almost a decade ...

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'Hammer blow': River City editor issues warning for Scotland as BBC axes show

BBC Scotland has been warned that axing River City will be a real “hammer blow” for the Scottish TV industry ...

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BBC Scotland accused of handing River City funding to English-headquartered companies

BBC Scotland has been accused of handing over funding to English-based production companies earmarked for Scottish shows following River City being…

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Culture Secretary speaks of ‘regret’ over decision to end River City TV show

Angus Robertson has ‘concerns’ over the impact the ending of the programme could have for training in the TV sector.

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Scottish soap River City to finish in 2026 after more than 20 years

The show set in the fictional Glasgow district of Shieldinch has been broadcast by BBC Scotland since 2002.

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