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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.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

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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…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

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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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

'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 ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

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…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

'Disaster for Scottish television': Calls to save River City from BBC axe grow

INDUSTRY leaders and trade unions are calling for River City to be saved after it was announced the flagship Scottish show would be axed by the BBC…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

'Sad to see it go': Popular BBC Scotland drama axed after 20 years

BBC Scotland has announced it will be axing long-running drama series River City after more than 20 years on screen

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025

Anas Sarwar accused of 'rolling over' for Westminster after backing welfare cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been accused of “rolling over” and failing to stand up for Scots after he backed Keir Starmer’s plans to cut billions of…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2025

BBC poke fun at Rangers' Scottish Cup loss to Queen's Park

BBC poke fun at Rangers' Scottish Cup humbling at the hands of Queen's Park.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

Scotland men’s internationals to be shown live on BBC

A deal has been agreed with Uefa for the free-to-air broadcast of 14 matches, including the upcoming away game against Greece.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2025

BBC becomes new home of Scotland international matches

Scotland matches become free to watch as BBC strike deal over TV rights.

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 1, 2025

Sarah Smith criticised over 'humble pie' Zelenskyy comments following Trump clash

FORMER BBC Scotland editor Sarah Smith has been criticised after she said Volodymyr Zelenskyy will need to “eat a pretty hefty portion of humble…

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

BBC star Janice Forsyth confirms she has early-onset Alzheimer’s

The BBC presenter said she had been experiencing symptoms since 2022

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

BBC presenter Janice Forsyth quits show over early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 'huge blow'

The broadcaster, 65, has presented shows on BBC Radio Scotland, Radio Three and Radio Four

The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2025

‘I’m not done yet’: BBC Scotland presenter defiant in face of Alzheimer's diagnosis

A BBC Scotland presenter has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she revealed in a statement.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

BBC 'pushing false narrative' in row over Traitors Scottish spend, director alleges

THE BBC has been accused of pushing a “false or a disingenuous narrative” about the number of Scottish staff on its flagship TV show The…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025

The Traitors met Scottish off-screen staffing rules, BBC claims

THE BBC has claimed that the hit TV show The Traitors met staffing rules following a row that the broadcaster overlooked Scottish off-screen talent…

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Scottish staff working on The Traitors increased between first and second series

The BBC has come in for criticism over the number of staff from north of the border working on the show.

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