Now playing Next Culture news J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken. 03/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why is J.K. Rowling daring police to arrest her? The Harry Potter author has dared police to arrest her, while prime minister Rishi Sunak has seemingly backed Rowling’s views that the Scottish hate crime law changes could threaten free speech. 02/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Willy Wonka experience props raise over €2k for Palestinian Charity A record store in Glasgow auctioned the items after they were found in a bin. 15/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Scottish cultural body to review €100k fund for 'hardcore' sex project The project promises a 45-minute, multi-screen installation with sexually charged visuals, including a "secret cave sex party". 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink The Oscars are like a box of chocolates for this Scottish chocolatier The Oscars are like a box of chocolates for Scottish chocolatier Fiona McArthur, who was chosen to make film-themed chocolates for this year's Academy Awards. 06/03/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Nicola Sturgeon describes 'overwhelming' pressure of COVID pandemic Former first minister denied she and her pro-independence colleagues had viewed the outbreak as an opportunity to revitalise arguments for breaking up the UK. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Green News Scotland produces enough renewable energy to meet 100% of demand Scotland aims to generate enough energy from green sources to cater for its own needs and to contribute to other countries’ electricity supply. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How a London music venue will celebrate Scottish folk music and poetry A year after Kings Place unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art 360° sound system, the home of innovative classical and contemporary music in London launches its 2024 season. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News ‘Localised tornado’ damages houses as Storm Gerrit sweeps across UK The Scottish Green party has said climate change could be to blame for the storm. 28/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Scottish government to increase culture budget by €18 million in 2024 Scotland's government will increase culture funding by £15.8 million (€18.2 million) next year as part of a five-year plan. Industry leaders say it falls short. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next Experiences Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year. 05/12/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Scotland could rejoin EU 'smoothly and quickly' after independence A new report from the government in Edinburgh lays out its plans for a future relationship with Europe, but independence is not on the cards any time soon. 18/11/2023
Now playing Next world news Feminist foreign policy: Can Scotland succeed where Sweden failed? Scotland will be the first part of the UK to adopt a feminist approach to international relations. But is it merely symbolic or transformative? 15/11/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Edinburgh declares housing emergency as rent inflation soars Scotland is taking steps to curb short-term holiday lets as many locals are priced out of a low-supply housing market. 03/11/2023
Now playing Next Health news Scotland launches UK's first anti-HIV campaign in 40 years European health agencies have repeatedly warned that persistent stigma against HIV-positive people means many are going untested and undiagnosed for years. 17/10/2023
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Now playing Next Mobility Man 'kidnapped' by his runaway EV rammed off the road by police The motorist from Glasgow couldn't get his EV to brake. Instead, he was trapped in his moving vehicle until police were forced to take drastic action. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Europe's drug death capital tries a new way of reducing fatalities With by far the highest drug abuse death rate in Europe, Scotland is pursuing new ways of bringing fatalities down. 29/09/2023
Now playing Next Lifestyle Home sweet swamp: Shrek's swamp listed on Airbnb Three "brogres" will get the chance to spend two nights in a 'real-life' swamp in the Scottish highlands, decorated to look just like Shrek's home. 27/09/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Salmon fishing in Scotland threatened by rising sea temperatures Since March 2023, Scotland's waters have been gripped by an unprecedented Category 4 marine heatwave, causing mass marine mortalities. 24/09/2023
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