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MTV EMAs: A night Glasgow won't forget
With thousands of international guests flying into Scotland and 8,000 hotel bookings made across the weekend, the MTV EMA awards have certainly put the focus on Glasgow and are estimated to have brought a £10m boost to the city's economy.But for the audience at the Hydro Arena, it was all about the music. Amy Hamilton, 17, and Hannah Selley, 16, were second in the queue for the local auditions, having arrived at the venue at 07:00 in the morning for auditions that didn't begin until 10:00. Amy s...
MTV EMA awards: One Direction win big at Glasgow ceremony
One Direction were the big winners at the 20th annual MTV Europe Music Awards taking the awards for Best Pop, Best Live and Biggest Fans. The band were not at the ceremony to collect the award in person but thanked their fans in video clips.Other stars winning multiple awards included US hit maker Ariana Grande, 5 Seconds of Summer and Katy Perry, who was also absent from the event.The event was held at the Hydro arena in Glasgow on Sunday night.Anaconda singer Nicki Minaj hosted the awards, as...
Jackie Bird: Celebrating 25 Years at Reporting Scotland
Scottish independence: Are there fair weather voters?
Comedian Billy Connolly once advised: "There's no such thing as bad weather in Scotland, only the wrong clothes."Despite this the country remains obsessed with the weather. Many people tune in to news bulletins purely to hear the weather forecast, while dramatic meteorological changes often themselves become news headlines.Weather has already played a part in the referendum debate, with autumn's temperate conditions one of the reasons it was selected as the best time of year for the referendum t...
How the independence referendum has brought a host of new drama
The referendum debate has been igniting a newfound passion for political debate among ordinary Scots. But for the more artistic types it has also provided the inspiration for a new spate of creativity. With many writers, comedians and musicians putting an imaginative spin on the issues and arguments put forward in the referendum, a host of new political drama has been coming to life.From musical theatre and horror, to romantic comedy we take a look at how drama and comedy are being used to try t...
Scottish independence: What's making young voters change their minds?
Scotland's young people are wrestling with a big decision. On 18 September, everyone over the age of 16 who lives in Scotland will get their say on whether Scotland should be independent. BBC Scotland has been following the referendum journey of 50 young voters collectively known as Generation 2014. While many of them have now made up their minds, others have switched their voting intentions along the way, and some are reconsidering their stance with just a few weeks to go until the vote.I caugh...
Meet the referendum people's panel
The people of Scotland go to the polls on 18 September when they will be asked: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
We've brought together 30 voters from villages, towns and cities across Scotland.
Some are supporting a "Yes" vote, others are saying "No" and a section are open to persuasion.
During the official campaign period we will be canvassing their views on radio, online and on television.
Find out more about them........
We've brought together 30 voters from villages, towns and cities across Scotland.
Some are supporting a "Yes" vote, others are saying "No" and a section are open to persuasion.
During the official campaign period we will be canvassing their views on radio, online and on television.
Find out more about them........
Scottish independence referendum: Your questions answered
The issues of citizenship and whether Scotland would appoint a governor general post independence are two of your latest queries.Voters in Scotland go to the polls on Thursday, 18 September, next year when they will be asked the "yes/no" question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"The Motability Scheme, external enables disabled people to use their government-funded mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. It also manages the UK government's Specialised Veh...
