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

The BBC presenter said she had been experiencing symptoms since 2022

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

‘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)

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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)

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 National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

New BBC Lockerbie documentary will ‘honour the memory of those lost’

Those covered in the 60-minute film include Olive Gordon, a 25-year-old hairdresser, and Greek shipping titan Minas Kulukundis.

Evening Standard

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Presenter Sally Magnusson to leave Reporting Scotland after 27 years

The broadcaster and author will present the programme for the last time in April.

Evening Standard

BBC Scotland presenter to step down after 27 years in role

A BBC Scotland presenter is to step down from her role as one of the main presenters of Reporting Scotland after 27 years.

The National (Scotland)

BBC head tells Scottish director he's 'wasting his time' over talent row

THE head of the BBC has told a Scottish director he is “wasting his time” in calling for an urgent change in the broadcaster's attitude towards…

The National (Scotland)

'Why can't you?': Cross-party MSPs urge BBC Scotland to show more from Holyrood

BBC Scotland has been pushed on why it does not show more content from the Scottish Parliament – given that the BBC Scotland channel shows nothing…

The National (Scotland)

BBC not ‘gaming number’ on Scottish spending, says Davie amid Traitors questions

Director general Tim Davie said he has ‘nothing to excuse’ on the BBC’s Scottish production spending.

The Independent UK

BBC and STV create special scheme in memory of late journalist Nick Sheridan

A SPECIAL bursary scheme has been launched in honour of BBC presenter Nick Sheridan who died at 32 ...

The National (Scotland)

Industry body questions BBC claim to have 'spent £300m in Scotland in one year'

THE BBC is facing questions after executives from the broadcasters’ Scottish arm told MPs that “almost £300 million” had been spent on…

The National (Scotland)

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Evening Standard

BBC Scotland in ‘live discussions’ on showing Scotland games, MPs told

Director Hayley Valentine’s comments come amid ongoing pressure for more of the men’s team matches to be shown on free-to-air channels.

The National (Scotland)

BBC 'in live talks' to introduce free-to-view Scottish football matches

BBC SCOTLAND is in live talks to introduce free-to-view coverage of the Scottish men’s football team, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland)

BBC Scotland boss rules out Netflix model for those without TV licence

THE new head of BBC Scotland has ruled out introducing a Netflix-style subscription option for iPlayer instead of only giving access to licence fee…

The National (Scotland)

Courier firm accused of abandoning Scottish villages in run-up to Christmas

VILLAGERS in a Scottish town in the Borders has hit out at a courier company that struggled to deliver parcels in the run up to Christmas...

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The Guardian - UK

Letter: James Cox obituary

David Hardie writes: While a film editor at BBC Scotland I worked with James Cox

Evening Standard

Jackie Bird ‘thrilled’ and ‘absolutely honoured’ to be made MBE

The veteran broadcaster said she did not think she was the ‘sort of person’ to be given the prestigious award.

Evening Standard

Head of MI5 knighted and artist becomes a dame among Scots in New Year Honours

They are among more than 100 Scots honoured in the list.

The National (Scotland)

SPFL reach new TV deal agreement, more live matches & highlights show among plans

The SPFL have announced that an increased number of live games will be shown on the BBC.

The National (Scotland)

BBC Scotland confirms new Scottish football television deal for 2025

A new agreement between BBC Scotland and the SPFL will increase the number of live televised matches from the William Hill Championship by up to ten…

The National (Scotland)

BBC Scotland announces change to football coverage as popular show axed

BOSSES at BBC Scotland have revealed a major change to the broadcaster’s coverage of Scottish football...

The National (Scotland)

BBC 'confining Scotland's history to wastebasket', actor Peter Mullan says

FILMMAKERS are “actively told” not to explore Scotland’s working class history despite it being a “never-ending rich source of material”…

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