BBC News Scotland

Is the view of Glasgow behind the reporter on BBC Scotland news a window or a tv picture? The backdrop to the BBC's " Reporting Scotland " news bulletin is a view of Glasgow which appears to be " live " .Me and the misses are arguing over wether it's view through a window behind the presenter ( you could see snow falling over the city by the river Clyde ) ..or just a tv picture projected onto a screen .... any clues folks ?

why Scotland will never be free from england according to bbc news?

bbc scottish news 29th sept? can i listen to bbc news for scotland on the 29th sept 2009

Do you think this is great news for Scotland? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7700074.stm It will give Scotland jobs and a bit of class

Why does McConnell want people to come to scotland? is he making it easy for people to emigrate there? is scotland easy for people to immigrate there n do they have a good government fund for overseas students? thanks! heres the link --------> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4163471.stm also how do i get a study visa? and what is a SVQ?n how do i get it? and when i get to scotland right of the plane were do i go to get info on college n visas? after i get my student visa how can i get it extended? thank you! n were in the Los Angeles area can i apply for a visa?and how much is a student visa? wuts the easiest visa to get that ill b able to use in scotland.

What ever happen to that guy on BBC News ? i was washing the BBC a few week ago and they were giving a story about a guy who shot like 4 people and was hiding out in the woods in scotland or somehting? He was a loner body builder...well did they ever find him? and who is he?

Why is there a BBC News Special about the snow on? When it Snows in Scotland and the North of England, they don't make a special programme?? My point being that: everything centres on the South of England especially London. A news special is usually something that involves the whole country.... The news doesn't tell you how to deal with snow, just that there is snow, lots of it in one part of the country. A Scottish DJ has just summed it up. Schools down south were closed last night in preparation for the snow?? Schools in Scotland only close when they absolutely have to. There is more to England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland than one city. I am fed up of everything revolving around the South. Even the blooming weather forecast misses Yorkshire out.

Is the idea in Scotland of raising the purchasing of alcholic drink limit to 21 useless? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7455391.stm Well I wondered where my morning chuckle was coming from, views on this dare I say it idea. ta very much.

which TV channel news coverage do you prefer ITV (STV in Some parts of Scotland) or the BBC?

How much does it cost to scramble 2 RAF helicopters in scotland and who pays to rescue these clowns? going out hiking in mountains in high warnings http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7849628.stm

What particular news event/story is prominent in your thoughts today? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/7778010.stm Here's mine. answers tvm.

Why do we always get bad news from the media? In England Television and newspapers always headline knife crime and murders, in Germany its child neglect and youth services and i am sure in France or whatever its something else. I honestly cant be asked to read the news anymore as they make me depressed. It sounds like our society is at the brink of collapse which of course (in my view) is not helping at all. Sure those things like child neglect and youth crime need to be highlighted but do they have to dominate our news every single fkucing day? It seems that the news is too heavily concentrating on war, crime, murder, drugs and accidents. I mean why should i care in London if someone in Scotland has a car accident??????? Thats not news. People have fatal car accidents every day. Just an example of a daily topic on the BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7515315.stm Do you honestly think the world/country we live in is as bad as the media portrays it?

Why should immigrants be given bonus points to move to Scotland? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8169285.stm Mr Murphy said he wants to see Scotland become a melting pot, I bet that's not what the inhabitants want.

What do you think of Gorams comments on the Scotland set up? round about 5.01 on the vid he is asked a question about burley assembling the scotland squad days before the old firm match what do yout hink of his comments agree or disagree? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/scotland/7879865.stm

If the roles had been reversed and this had happened in England would it be headline news? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7826264.stm James, a Police spokesman said,"Grampian Police is aware that many victims do not report such incidents to the police or other public bodies" so perhaps it is the norm in that country!

Would this be a good time to fill up with petrol? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7356235.stm BBC NEWS | Scotland | Tayside and Central | Shutdown 'risks petrol shortages' Not that I want to cause a panic or anything.

Watched the BBC news at 10.00pm, talking about NEAT, what are your views on this? Alec Salmond in Scotland does not want to get involved in this, as he sees it as a waste of time, NEAT, means Not in Education and Training. The Government hoping to do something about this in England and Wales. Believes it involves 16-18yr olds Sorry it means not in Education, Employment, or Training. NEET

Does a news story ever fill you with a whole multitude of emotions? This story did it for me The absolute bravery of this child, the maturity and character of her of in probably the most evil of crimes Then the picture of the little scum****, his cocky learing face and absolute desire to rip his head of shoulders and do to him the greatest possible physical harm. What do you think? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8081198.stm

A 30-meter high container has washed up on the shore of Scotland. Any guesses as to what it is? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7164220.stm They say it might be a grain silo. But I think it is part of a failed rocket launch by the Scottish Nationalists, having had too many drams of whisky this christmas.

why do the bbc have so many channels on the sky electronic program guide? which presumably we pay rupert murdochs sky for. (i mean bbc scotland channel island etc) when itv can split it regions up for the news and regional variations without taking these extra spaces on the epg surely the bbc would be better equipted for multi-channel t.v. if they had channelsbbc1-4 + one hour. to whom can i register my opinion on this- ofcom? if you feel strongly about this register your opinion as well its our money they are wasting

Will Scotland have its own Olympic team for 2012 after SNP calls for a separate team? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7579124.stm

What a top prank - have you done anything like this news story at school? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7398211.stm The entire sixth year of a school was sent home on their last day after pupils turfed over the floor of their common room.

Are Scotland's efforts to get it's Snow in the news being hampered by efficient council gritting regimes? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8418457.stm

Should we all sell up and move to Scotland? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7812952.stm

news reports say very cold very this week, online weather forecasts, eg bbc say different? yesturday there were news reports of extremely cold weather heading our way, but if you look at the bbc's 5day weather forcast as well as itv and others, according to them the coldest we get during the day including in scotland is about 3oC, whats on?

A live snake, badger and a dead cow found in Scotland's sewer network? What the hell do they eat in Scotland? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8578973.stm

why should someone have to explain their sexuality or relationship to a church assembly? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8064428.stm personally i'd say its not open for debate unless the whole community is going to talk about theirs.

Good news for the white tailed sea eagle(Haliaeetus albicilla)? Three years into their reintroduction to Scotland and Ireland. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8196838.stm Just to make this a question,what other raptors reside in the British Isles? As far as I know our raptors are common to both Ieland and Britain,the only birds I can think of are Peregrin falcons,merlins,sparrowhawks,and golden Eagles,but they must inhabit Britain too.

When did Alex Salmond say that Scotland will be independent by 2007? I need to know the year he said it. I read it in an article but don't know the exact year. Any ideas? I read he said it here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/463953.stm however it doesn't say when Salmond said it. Please help and if you have the source too it would be greatly appreciated

Animals arrested in North of Scotland a horse and cow have a punch up? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7705656.stm so funny

is it the same in scotland? if my dad is 100% service connected disabled and the government (or va) will pay for my college in america,(i think its under the Montgomery GI BILL) will they pay for it if i go to another country if so which ones? well im plannin on studyin in the uk like london or scotland because scotland has a program for foreign students studyin abroad n scotland (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4163471.stm) and i was thiking bout germany. so ne help i wud appreciate it!

Why is Ireland not covered in snow and the mainlands are? Check this: news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/8447023.stm? Look at this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/8447023.stm This image shows Great Britain shrouded in snow. However, to the west, Ireland can be seen poking through the crowd and mostly snow free as are fringe islands off the west coast of Scotland. I need a coherent explanation of why we are blanketed whilst they are snow free. THANKS

How many other judges pressure juries fro a quick decision? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7831027.stm views tvm.

why should anyone support a teacher for defending themselves thesedays? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/7818230.stm right me fed up with these stupid rulings by so called law enforcement sheriffs and judges, its about time they joined the rest of us and lived in the real world. anyway, views on the article, tvm. um oh yes, does scotland still have sheriffs, hmm strange.

Tonights BBC news at 6 with George Alagiah ....Golf.? In tonights News at 6, George Alagiah said that there was a British man ontop of the leader board in The British Open Golf Tournament at St. Andrews in Scotland.Would he have used the word British if there was an English man on top? I don't think so, he would have used "an English man is on top". What do you think? its nit picking and its also know as the British Open The media only say British when England are not involved.

LGBT: What do you think of this news on a gay minister? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8059471.stm I'm sorry, but isn't it about time some of the human race grew up? I'm sick of these type of christians who think they know it all. Isn't this a good time for this church to finally accept gay people when there are gay ministers?

Why do most women approve of wives hitting their husbands? SURVEY FINDS MALE ABUSE APPROVAL http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5092100.stm More than half of women questioned at a Glasgow university said they approved of wives hitting their husbands. The Glasgow Caledonian students were among 6,500 women surveyed from 36 universities for an international study into attitudes on domestic violence. Worldwide, more than 4,800 female students approved of assaulting their partner and 2,000 admitted to pushing, shoving, slapping, throwing objects and twisting their partner's arms or hair. Why do most women approve of this domestic violence against men? Oh yeah and in anticipation of women going "well I don't approve of violence against anyone". Answer the question. Statistics > Biased anecdotes. amancalledj - it was just conducted in Glasgow, the data was gathered from female college students all over the world.

do you buy charity calendars, and is there any cause which is more prominent than others? ? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7771729.stm Well very brave for a young one. Views svp.

Do you think the fact that anthrax in Glasgow's heroin supply may have caused deaths is a good or bad thing? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8419113.stm Is the overall effect on society positive or negative: give reasons please! I'm not taking any stance, I just want to know people's opinions without leading them one way or the other.

Ok folks someone want to explain why scientists are looking at chick's reproductive cycle and comparing it? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7727645.stm Now excuse me but erm, I was under the impression that the two cycle's weren't exactly the same, so can someone enlighten me. Thanks. yes you're quite right I don't understand biology models, botany now that's a different ball game.

Ms. Alexander the Leader of Labour in Scotland, did not "break the law intentionally"? Well i did not intentionally do 38 in a 30 zone bu still got 3 points and a fine. Is this mitigation? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7124417.stm

If Scotland is in surplus, why is Westminster cutting their budget? Would now be a good time for Scotland to vote for their independence? Just curious about this news story I read today. "Scotland showing £1.3bn surplus..." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/10389974.stm :-)

How far would you travel to give birth? Scotsman persuades his wife to drive 500 miles to give birth in Scotland - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8682464.stm - I didn't even want to go a couple of miles to the hospital! donna - he isn't the one who had to suffer the drive while heavily pregnant!

60% Female Scottish college students say it's ok to be viollent in a relationship, also UK women most violent? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5092100.stm Is this for real? How would women feel if 60% of male students surveyed supported violence against female partners? Double standard?

If Scotland abolishes Council Tax, how long before England copies it? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7285326.stm For those that don't know, the Scottish Parliament has had the power, since its inception, to vary income tax rates in Scotland. So far, it hasn't used that power but is considering doing so in order to abolish the hated Council Tax.

should a so called fat fireman have been allowed to keep his job? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7829862.stm views tvm.

Scotland now ranked only 2 places below England? http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7059726.stm Scotland's FIFA world ranking is only 2 short of England. What are your thoughts on this?

Should the fact that a prisoner has cancer have any bearing on an appeal for bail? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/7712018.stm Lockerbie convict wants out, let him stay in jail or out on bail. Views please/

What will the kangaroo court the US senate set up to question British Politicians do now? That the British Politicians have told the senate to stick their invitation? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-10739764 sadcat, the US senate has no jurisdiction over British Politicians. sadcat. maybe they though it would be slightly hypocritical of a US politician to question a British politician over allegations of unethical lobbying.

Is the minster having a laugh when he says there will be no implications for honey? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-10670097 now I'm no genius but if supply is reduced through having to eradicate infected supplies, then there is less honey available and the price rises would one be correct. comments ta. Oh yes ps can they keep the problem north of the border please because when I do come home to the warm sunny bit there's enough problems for one to deal with.

Breaking News: 2 children found dead in a car in Glasgow? Anyone got any more details? Sounds horrific http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7382496.stm

you can never in a million years guess what this man used to assault an officer? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/8570398.stm didn't see that coming, aye? what do you think? I myself could have used mine as a lasso though...

Should the UK Government copy Scotland's plan for a "zero tolerance" regime on hand hygiene for hospital staff? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7794479.stm Why has this not been introduced before? Views tvm.

As a curent event!!!! MSP calls for a Scottish 'walk of fame" to celebrate Scotland's successes? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8430847.stm Who would be your top five stars on the walk. or should it be a pub crawl of shame?

Gay minister for the Church of Scotland in Aberdeen - What do you think? A gay minister has been appointed in Aberdeen. He is openly gay and living with his partner. He has supporters and those that don't agree; I am not Christian so I don't have a biblically based opinion of it, but I would like to hear what you have to say. Here is the link to the BBC news story on the subject, if you are interested: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8064428.stm What do you think?

A Scottish news story in the Highlands? Crazy stunt' led to loch rescue. A man is "lucky to be alive" after he clung for 25 minutes to a buoy in a sea loch after falling out of a dinghy. Having read the story can someone tell me what the stunt was?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/6964474.stm

Oh wow! Instant barbecued beef. How weird is this? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8100953.stm "A lightning strike killed 16 cows which were sheltering from a storm in a field in East Lothian. A neighbour saw one of the animals being struck as they stood under a tree at Saltoun House Farm, Pencaitland, on Sunday. It is thought that the lightning conducted through a puddle to kill the other cows. Farm manager Jim McDougal told the BBC Scotland news website he had been "very upset" by the "freak act of nature". " Has anyone seen Shambo?

Scotland told to expect another terrorist attack? Saw a snippet on the Scottish BBC News Thanks for the link Kev, understand now, maybe I should avoid Glasgow and Edinburgh Christmas shopping Adam - I'll give you a list, you go and do my Christmas shopping, in Edinburgh on Friday re work, please notify John Smeaton

What was the judge thinking when he gave bail to a perverted pedophile? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/8144470.stm never mind how long it will take, lock the thing up. some of us aren't religious thus a non being for me has no effect on justice.

What do you think about this technology meant for long- distance couples? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8162654.stm It's really interesting to me. Kind of a really beautiful concept as an art piece. There's a video of it as well if you're confused (I was): http://www.mutsugoto.com/concept.video.html

What do you think of the idea of giving up to £150 in groceries to smokers who quit? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7465908.stm Its one small carrot, at £12.50 per week. Views tvm. Erm no its not morning where I am, its lunchtime.

Is anyone surprised that yet again the rail network is subject to repairs and cancellations? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7800087.stm every holiday, bank or otherwise, out come the repair teams, they say its essential, oh and there was me thinking it was just the overtime. Views tvm.

What message is sent by freeing a man guilty of 270 murders after 8 years? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/8197370.stm Nothing to do with judges - the decision is made by the SCOTTISH Justice Secretary, nothing to do with London or with Labour. Purepleasure - the crime was 21 years ago, the capture, trial and sentence was concluded 8 years ago.

Is this news being censored? An hour or so ago there were dozens of reports about this on the news websites, but many of them have mysteriously disappeared. Do you think the news can be censored? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7356235.stm

If Islamic radicals hate the West so much, why do they seek to live in countries which would offend them? Your typical radical Islamic Jihadi hates White Western Christians, or non-Christian infidels, so why do they want to live amongst them? And seek to murder children? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6123014.stm Why is the UK such fertile breeding ground for terrorists?

Music pirate is appealing the verdict. Your Thoughts? RIAA, don't start looking for the money yet. The case is being appealed on the grounds that "make available" does not necessarily constitute distribution. If it does, libraries ought to be concerned as well because they know (or should know) that borrowers typically rip CDs. But here's another reason this needs to be appealed: A car repair firm has been taken to court accused of infringing musical copyright because its employees listen to radios at work. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7029892.stm Discuss.

do you think the police could of turned a blind eye over the mulled wine festivities? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7799022.stm bunch of killjoys or did they do the right thing? views tvm.

Plymouth Navy cuts good news for British security and jobs? Why is the BBC reporting cuts as good news? We have a history in Plymouth don't we...and up in the North and Scotland. It sounds like more Labour cutting British power to me

BREAKING NEWS! Car crashes into main terminal at Glasgow Airport, Ibiza Airport Evacuated!? BBC News has just reported that car supposedly with flames coming out of the rear has driven into the main Terminal at Glasgow Airport Scotland. Also, the popular 'Ibiza' airport has been evacuated due to a threat of an explosive device. Just read this on BBC news. Is this the beginning of more attacks?

What has caused Scots in the army to have the highest drug use? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7757409.stm Is it just down to how they conduct the testing? Views tvm.

Hurting animals precursor to hurting children or others? I sure think so. This story http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7908185.stm makes me really wonder if we should just lock someone like this away in a mental institution (at least) until he can explain why he did it. If he cannot (as he claims) then what's to stop him doing the same thing to just anyone?

SURVEY:: What does your taste in music say about you? According to the research at Heriot-Watt University, low self esteem, creative, not hard-working, not outgoing, gentle, at ease. Wow, that'll help my self esteem even more. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7598549.stm#style

Fuel shortages pending in Scotland. Should Gordon Brown...? spend less time posturing on the world stage and more time dealing with the problems at home? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7356235.stm

Scotland's richest man...? made his billions from bottled water.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8019073.stm Why did Peckham Springs never take off? beer bottle tops you mean surely, lol

SNP delivers political earthquake 'off the Richter scale' - but PUNdits say Gollum unlikely 2 do decent thing? E-mail this to a friend Printable version SNP delivers political earthquake By Brian Ponsonby Glasgow and West reporter, BBC Scotland news website John Mason's thumbs up at the count signalled his stunning win over Labour Margaret Curran started her campaign in Glasgow East by declaring that the "Labour fightback starts here". In Tollcross Park Leisure Centre on Friday morning that fightback crumbled under the force of an SNP-inspired "political earthquake". The party's John Mason did the unthinkable and took one of Labour's safest seats - overturning a majority of 13,500 with a swing of 22%. Now the aftershocks are set to resonate all the way to Downing Street. Yet it all seemed so unlikely right up until polling day. Labour enjoyed a lead in the opinion polls and, in Margaret Curran, had a feisty local, who could strike a chord with many voters. The bookies, who are very rarely wrong, predicted a tight contest >>>>>> Lab-OUCH !!!!!!!!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7524647.stm 'Have your say' Tell us too, OK? Here are some of the first reactions:- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/scotland_politics/7524416.stm How @ YOU ?? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/default.stm Can Labour recover from latest by-election defeat? Labour has lost the Glasgow East by-election to the SNP. How much of a blow is this for the Labour Party? If Gordon Brown wants to regain public favour then he can call an election Dave, Cambridge Gordon Brown should not only reconsider his policies - but also his Cabinet Tez, Derby Yawn! Hasn't Glum Gollum got uip & gone YET?? Yabbadabba3, Yahoo! Answers E-mail this to a friend PM 'must face leader challenge' Voters had given Labour a "big thumbs down", Paul Kenny said The general secretary of one of Britain's biggest trade unions has called for Gordon Brown to face a leadership challenge this autumn. The GMB's Paul Kenny said MPs should make a "strong decision" ahead of the next general election. But Tony Woodley, joint leader of the Unite union, said a changing leader was "not the solution" to Labour's woes. Their remarks follow the party's defeat by the SNP in Glasgow East and as leading figures meet to discuss policy. The three-day Labour National Policy Forum will consider new ideas and amendments to the current programme. It brings together 55 constituency parties and 30 trade unions, as well as other socialist movements. 'Unmitigated disaster' The unions, which now account for the vast majority of Labour funding, are reportedly putting about 100 demands on issues ran http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7525592.stm about 100 demands on issues ranging from new rights for workers to free school meals for all primary school pupils. Mr Kenny told the BBC that Labour MPs should hold a leadership contest this autumn to clear up questions surrounding Mr Brown's future. The MPs have got to make a strong decision as to whether they want to go into an election with Gordon Brown or have a contest Paul Kenny GMB On the by-election, which saw the SNP overturn a Labour majority of 13,507 to win by 365 votes, he said: "There's no point dressing it up. It was an unmitigated disaster." Mr Kenny added: "The reality is people gave a big thumbs down to the Labour Party. If you don't accept that, you've got nowhere to go." He added that he understood it was normal Labour Party procedure to send out leadership nomination papers to its MPs over the summer, even if there was no challenge. Mr Kenny also said that if 20% nominated a rival contender, then there had to be a contest >>>>>>>>>>> http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080725214701AA28cWJ&r=w Labour AUTOMATICALLY send out nomination papers each summer & if 20% demand a change MUST have a contest TRUE? E-mail this to a friend http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkM2X6An1i79kfPhJHbSKcsgBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20080725144004AAGikkx Barack Obama begins UK visit saying to media, "Hey: how R U?" Gripped by 'Obamania'?? Or suspect New World Order?? Barack Obama begins UK visit saying to media, "Hey: how R U?" Gripped by 'Obamania'?? Or suspect New World Order?? All 4 interesting, yes? http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=20080723232229AAvvHlo

why does the news always concentrate on the negative side of everything? The news always seems bad and i think its because they will always look for the negative in every story. For example latest figures show that in the UK we are starting to drink and smoke less (surely a positive) but instead the BBC have decided to concentrate on the fact that men drink more than women and we drink more in England than in Wales or Scotland. why do they insist on emphasising the negative, is this why 90% of the discussions on this website are negative?

Should Scotland Be Independent from the UK ? Well the feeling in Scotland is stronger than ever, that the only way to build our countries economy and public voice in the world is if we are left to govern ourselves. For people that dont know, the UK labour run government is hitting us with propoganda that Scotland couldnt afford to go it on its own... I thought the UK was a democracy government. Shouldnt the politicians stop squabbling and let the PEOPLE of Scotland decide on their future. Scotland's pro-union political parties have announced details of the commission to re-examine devolution, a decade after it came about. The commission - which will not examine independence - has been given the task with reviewing devolution and recommending changes to enable the Scottish Parliament to better serve the people and "continue to secure the position of Scotland in the United Kingdom". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7313586.stm http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/let-scotland-decide.html Please sign the Petition Well that is the POINT !! No one takes any notice in us... The UK only benefits England and we all know it. And as for the SNP not wanting the people to vote incase they lose ??? They are already in POWER and are doing everything they can so that the people of Scotland can finally get the chance to decide for themselves.... Why hasnt this happened before ??? Because everyone knows exactly what scottish people want... Take a look at Kosovo, Norway and other small independent countries... Why is it they can decide on their future and we cant.. ?? Its as if Scottish people arent good enough. Im not saying that Scotland should be indepedent because some of us want it... Thats where i am trying to explain that the best way to solve this, is to have a Referendum so that every Scot can decide for themselves... Only then can we see what everyone wants.... WHY ISNT THIS HAPPENING ????

Don't you think this is a shameful way for the MOD to treat a soldier? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7598445.stm I think it is utterly disgusting! Agreed Barbamatt; it should be the same in Britain. then again the average british soldier is treated as a second class citizen ( just look at some of these answers and you will see the disrespect)

Why is so much attention put on just the Maddie case? Fact - Madeleine is missing (god bless her), and many others too. On Scottish TV the other night http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/6910848.stm - they returned from a shopping trip and turned their back for a minute whilst unloading the car and tragedy struck. So many people chastising the McCanns but how about all the other cases. Would you be prepared to "chip" your child so he/she could be tracked in the event they wandered off or were snatched For those who consider it only a theory, the idea of tagging or chipping your child was indeed discussed on tv the other night. It is a real technological possibility either with the same tags as used on prisoners or by subcutaneous implant. I dont know whether I would have been willing to tag my kids when they were small but thankfully nothing tragic befell them.

why has swamp soccer caught on in scotland? do they play in swamp to hide the fact that theyre shite at soccer http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6760245.stm

When will the USAF learn that the handlebar moustache is not open for discussion? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7451939.stm What a strange article, what next nose hair regulations? Views tvm.

how does a racist killer with a fascination for guns get into the british army anyway ? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7465621.stm the "respect for others " value must not rate very highly in the recruitment interviews.

Should employers who use illegal immigrants face severe fines? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7500964.stm 'Individual employees, who were found to have approved illegal activity, could also have their industry licences penalised.' Why could?

If humans were meant to eat meat? isn't it a shame they couldn't design a meat industry capable of making use of it ....a quarter of a million perfectly healthy lambs to be incinerated, or used as bio-diesel...... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7035225.stm Starve them to death, or incinerate them...what a shameful world we live in. My question being......what part of "the meat industry treats animals well" is this ? "Miss TT"'s answer suggests a similar attitude adn hardly presnts any sensible answer. Bare in mind that this entire episode is only due to political decisions. There is no conceivable chance of Sheep movement in Scotland spreading an outbreak of foot and mouth in Surrey. The system is just saying " these animals are worthless" A top contributor in "Fashion and Accessories".....I didn't really need to check that, did i - i could have guessed. "it wasn't always like this".....thats exactly the point, meat eaters need to take responsiblity for the CURRENT situation, not winge about people caring for animals. As for the comment on us "ALL" spending a lot of money of artificial meat-replacement products....that assumption is just so way off mark its bnot really worth argueing with..such a daft, shallow stereotyping. Whats your thinking here...Is it "Fake meat is expensiver and therefore its ok to slaughter 0.25 million sheep for no reason" ?? Jerry, if we "needed" meat then all vegetarians would die, wouldn't they ?? This questino is not about being a predator, or being designed to eat meat. Its about the mis-treatment of animals.

Weight Problems! How does it affect your life? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7218279.stm The link is about a dog! who has had to lose weight! Read it! I thought it was a nice story.... Morning Scotch! That's true, very true... lol.......Scotch no, not yet!!! I haven't put on that much weight.... (pmsl) lol....oban

Have you had your morning laugh yet at the new govt initiative over drugs? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7424244.stm Oh look its magic wand time again. More debating, dear gods get on and target the dealers first, remove it from our streets and then deal with the residual problems. Views please.

What chance do children stand in Scotland...? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7202970.stm QUOTE - "Sheriff Wyllie Robertson granted the wide-ranging order which was requested by the local force's chief constable Mr Cameron. The order bans the former computer programmer from using a camera, mobile phone or any other equipment that can take pictures; from having any access to the Internet except in relation to employment, and then only with the permission of his bosses and the chief constable. Not in court It also bans him from having contact with anyone under 18; from entering any area used predominantly by children; and from being in any house where a child is present. He must also obtain the approval of the chief constable before taking any job, and cannot use or hire any car or motor vehicle without notifying the police." UNQUOTE Re Nettie UK I understand what you're saying about not highlighting this sort of news reporting, but, things like this NEED to be openly discussed in public, because by sweeping it under the carpet, such liberal and mediocre "law & order" will be allowed to continue, and this might be the tip of the iceberg... ie at the moment it goes on in Scotland... how long before it creeps down over the borders to the rest of UK..... or before the other devolved Govts of Wales and Northern Ireland start using such "law & order"?... Thin edge of wedge springs to mind, and keeping it swept away under the carpet is NOT the answer I'm afraid. You should be SHOUTING IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS BEFORE ANY MORE CHILDREN... I repeat CHILDREN are subjected to be abused by such adults in this manner !! If my view offends your sensibility - I appologise to YOU... but please... don't sit by and shut your mind off to such inadequate "law & order"... YOU have a local MP...write to him..

Do you think that Multiculturalism is wonderful? Please read this article. http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/mpapps/pagetools/email/news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6123014.stm Can these people be trusted in your countries? Use this link instead: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6123014.stm Three people ganging up on one child is far too much. There's not a one rational head between the three? To me it's just an example of the hatred of White Westerners Most Muslims have. Get out of the countries you seem to resent so much. That's the problem with so many radical Islamists, they like to target innocent civilians. Why does the UK breed so many terrorists? **among** the three gets..: you give an example of how confused and wrong-headed the religion of political correctness is. I am in fact NOT as bad because I would not burn someone ALIVE. THat is the difference between us and them if you haven't noticed. They didn't burn him because they stereotyped him you nit-wit, he could have been anyone because they hate ALL of us. There is no reasoning or sympathising with them, any innocent infidel is the enemy. They would kill babies, they knew this kid wasn't guilty of anything...how could he be? like he said, "what could I have done, I'm only 15". You see, these people LIKE killing innocent white people. --Face it, they are taking you over from within, feeding and cozying up to the beast only means he might eat you last, but he will eventually eat you. Being called "racist" --LOL is no threat or insult to me. It's a joke. You bow to the religion of PC with blind faith and with illogical self -destruction. it will ultimately be all your demise.

What can you say about this news...? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7095134.stm