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'We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise'
Hope Webb - BBC Scotland reporter Mon, December 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM UTC 4 min read The workers have been protesting outside the firm's headquarters in Edinburgh and London [BBC] Former staff at the firm behind Grand Theft Auto have told the BBC that a "devastating" mass sacking took place allegedly because they tried to unionise. Some 31 employees were dismissed in October for what Rockstar North called "gross misconduct".
'We were sacked from Rockstar North for trying to unionise'
7 hours ago Paramedics were dispatched to the filmmaker's home at around 3:40 p.m. Sunday. LOS ANGELES — Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home Sunday, according to a source close to the Reiner family. The source said the couple appeared to have died …
Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
Now The director’s family said that he and his wife, Michele, had died on Sunday. The police said they had found two bodies at the Reiner home in Los Angeles. Rob Reiner, the award-winning Hollywood actor and director, and his wife, Michele, were found dead in their home on Sunday in Los Angeles. …
Council in 'desperate' plea over £15m Raac school funding
West Lothian Council's leader is urging the Scottish government to reconsider its decision not to provide £15m towards the rebuild of its largest secondary school following the discovery of crumbling concrete. The council has allocated £20m to rebuild St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn, and is seeking additional support to meet the £35m total cost.
'Lack of interpreters meant I believed I had HIV for two days'
Richard MacQueen got the wrong information when a BSL interpreter was not available in hospital [BBC] A deaf man mistakenly believed he had tested positive for HIV because he couldn't get access to an interpreter in hospital. Richard MacQueen, a father-of-three from Dundee, was being treated in A&E for pneumonia and misunderstood the nurse when he was given his test results. The 42-year-old is profoundly deaf and British Sign Language (BSL) is his first language.
Arthur's Seat inspected to see if road can be reopened after fire
Angie Brown - Edinburgh and East reporter and Hope Webb - BBC Scotland News Tue, 23 September 2025 at 4:34 pm UTC 2 min read Geologists have been inspecting the rock faces above an Edinburgh road to assess whether it can be reopened following the Arthur's Seat wildfires. The High Road has been closed for more than six weeks since the huge blaze started on 10 August, during the Edinburgh Festival.
How do I find a job when hundreds in my town are redundant?
Hope Webb - and Emma Clifford Bell - BBC Scotland Wed, September 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM UTC 6 min read Falkirk and Grangemouth sit just over three miles from each other and share a grim bond - both towns have been hit with hundreds of redundancies in the past year. The Petroineos refinery plant in Grangemouth is in the process of closing down with the loss of over 400 jobs. Most workers there have agreed to voluntary redundancy deals with work coming to an end in the coming months.
'Wildfire sent years of work up in flames'
For years, conservationists have been working to bring native trees back to the spectacular Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran. But a decade of effort was wiped out in days when a wildfire ripped across the valley earlier this month. "It was years of our work going up in flames," Kate Sampson, the National Trust for Scotland's senior ranger on Arran, told BBC Scotland News. "We just have to start again.
Deaf pupil wins legal fight for BSL interpreter
A deaf teenager has won a legal fight against Fife Council to have a British Sign Language interpreter in her class for school lessons. Niamdh Braid, 16, from Glenrothes, launched an action against her local authority last year after missing out on essential learning. She has been deaf since birth and wears hearing aids, but the teenager struggles to hear in noisy environments. Her preferred language is British Sign Language (BSL).
My daughter has left school and has nowhere to go
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My daughter left school and has nowhere to go
Hope Webb - BBC Scotland News September 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM·4 min read Amber Kane has just turned 18 but her mum fears a lack of support for her complex needs means her development is regressing. Until this summer, Amber was able to attend a special needs school in Fife but her mum Amanda says the transition to adult services has been difficult to navigate. “She is coming from being a bouncy teenager to lying on the couch day in, day out, because there is no stimulation for her," her mum says.
Calls to scrap 'five-week-wait' for Universal Credit
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Brian Closs is a full-time carer for his two autistic teenagers and has been receiving income support with child benefit, carers allowance and child tax credits. But these benefits are being phased out by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of a "managed migration" to universal credit payments. Money is already tight for Brian, 55, but in order to receive his new benefit he has to claim and then wait more than a month for his new payment.
Ready for it? Taylor Swift fans mobilise for UK Eras Tour
It's T minus one day until Taylor Swift brings her worldwide Eras Tour to the UK. But fans are already building up to the first gig on Friday. The star kicks off three nights at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh and the city is already in full Swift mode. Fans gathered at the stadium from the early hours on Wednesday to buy their tour merchandise ahead of the gigs. Ailsa Cameron, 32, bagged hers and shared her luck with other fans on X. "Merch secured," she said.
Calls for banking help for those who 'can't afford' to struggle Original
How the cashless society is hurting the poorest Hope Webb and Emma Clifford Bell,BBC Scotland News BBC Caroline Cawley uses cash because she finds it easier to manage Chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia means that Caroline Cawley has been unable to work for eight years and she finds it difficult to travel. If the local post office is closed, the 41-year-old faces the choice of paying a £1.99 fee at her nearest cash machine or taking a bus to a supermarket to withdraw money.
No supermarket for Castlemilk despite promises
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No supermarket for Castlemilk despite promises Original
No supermarket for Castlemilk despite promises Hope Webb and Emma Clifford Bell,BBC Scotland News BBC Charlie Gallagher has to pay £8 for a taxi home as she struggles to carry heavy shopping bags A neighbourhood on the outskirts of Glasgow where locals have been campaigning for a supermarket is still waiting for progress despite being promised a "household name" store two years ago.
'I never thought I'd have to bury my dad twice'
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'I never thought I'd have to bury my dad twice'
Caroline Sutherland never imagined she would have to lay her father to rest twice. Norrie Kennedy died in 2018 and was buried in Ayr Cemetery but just four years later his family faced the heartache of him being exhumed. His body was removed along with 125 others after graves within the site became waterlogged. His daughter now says the family has been let down by South Ayrshire Council over reburial arrangements.
Oscars goody bag serves stars a taste of Scotland
When Oscars nominees get their opulent goody bags ahead of Sunday's ceremony they can expect a taste of Scotland. Organic vegan chocolates from a west coast peninsula and gin from the mountains in the east will be packaged up for 25 celebrity recipients. Fetcha Chocolates and The Gin Bothy created special products for the event. And despite paying to give away their products, both companies say it is their most exciting promotion yet.
Power firm apologises to pastor over debt error
Favour Asante has been wrangling for years over a non-existent debt After years of battling with her energy supplier over a non-existent debt, Favour Asante has finally had an apology and the full amount written off. Scottish Power wrongly believed she owed them more than £2,000 which eventually led to the firm forcibly installing a prepayment meter in her home while she was visiting family abroad.
I'm cutting my maternity leave because of rising costs Original
For many parents maternity leave offers important bonding time with a new baby but for some the financial loss is starting to outweigh the personal gain. Stacy Young, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, gave birth to her youngest son Lewis six months ago. She and her husband are already parents to a seven-year-old boy and realised they would need to save money ahead of trying for a second baby.
'Our daughter left us the gift of a little sister' Original
Layla Turnbull only lived for 15 months, but in her short life she made a big impact. Born eight weeks early alongside her twin sister Sophia in October 2021, she spent most of her life in hospital. The sisters should have been inseparable but while Sophia was able to leave intensive care at a week old, Layla stayed behind in hospital. The baby was diagnosed with a rare condition called arthrogryposis.
"Grabé en secreto la confesión de mi violador"
Una mujer que publicó el audio de la confesión de su violador dijo que quería mostrar lo "manipuladores" que pueden ser los agresores. Ellie Wilson, de 25 años, puso su teléfono en su bolso y grabó en secreto a Daniel McFarlan cuando admitía sus crímenes. McFarlane fue declarado culpable de dos delitos de violación y condenado a cinco años de prisión en Reino Unido en julio del año pasado.
'Gravei em segredo a confissão do meu estuprador'
Uma mulher na Escócia conta que divulgou o áudio da confissão do seu estuprador para mostrar como os agressores podem "manipular suas vítimas". Ellie Wilson tem 25 anos e gravou Daniel McFarlane confessando seus crimes ao colocar seu celular para gravar dentro da bolsa. McFarlane foi considerado culpado de duas acusações de estupro e condenado a cinco anos de prisão, em julho do ano passado.
'Gravei em segredo a confissão do meu estuprador'
Uma mulher na Escócia conta que divulgou o áudio da confissão do seu estuprador para mostrar como os agressores podem "manipular suas vítimas". Ellie Wilson tem 25 anos e gravou Daniel McFarlane confessando seus crimes ao colocar seu celular para gravar dentro da bolsa. McFarlane foi considerado culpado de duas acusações de estupro e condenado a cinco anos de prisão, em julho do ano passado.
'Gravei em segredo a confissão do meu estuprador'
Uma mulher na Escócia conta que divulgou o áudio da confissão do seu estuprador para mostrar como os agressores podem "manipular suas vítimas". Ellie Wilson tem 25 anos e gravou Daniel McFarlane confessando seus crimes ao colocar seu celular para gravar dentro da bolsa. McFarlane foi considerado culpado de duas acusações de estupro e condenado a cinco anos de prisão, em julho do ano passado.
Rape survivor secretly recorded her abuser's confession Original
Rape survivor secretly recorded her abuser's confession 12 January 2023 Video caption, Former politics student Ellie Wilson secretly recorded her rapist's confession A woman who released audio of her rapist's confession said she wanted to show how "manipulative" abusers can be. Ellie Wilson, 25, secretly captured Daniel McFarlane admitting to his crimes by setting her phone to record in her handbag.
'He is still a danger' - Child killer's move brings back sister's fears Original
By Michael Shiels McNamee & Hope Webb BBC Scotland Elizabeth McMonigle was just nine years old when her brother and sister were killed during a brutal robbery in their Glasgow home. John McMonigle, 13, and Irene McMonigle, 12, were bludgeoned to death with a hammer by Alexander Millar in 1976. He admitted culpable homicide on the grounds of diminished responsibility, and had been detained in secure facilities in Scotland ever since.
Families deny council permission to dig up flooded graves in Ayr Original
By Hope Webb BBC Scotland News The family of a man whose grave is submerged in water say they will not give South Ayrshire Council permission to exhume his body. Caroline Sutherland and Natalie Campbell buried their dad, Norrie, at a new section of Ayr Cemetery in 2018. Earlier this year 126 families were told that graves of their loved ones had flooded due to drainage issues. The council said all bodies would need to be exhumed for repair work. At least 20 families have not given permission.
Full compensation for families over flooded graves in Ayr
By Hope Webb BBC Scotland The new leader of South Ayrshire Council has promised to fully compensate 126 families whose relatives' graves are flooded at Ayr Cemetery. A number of coffins are fully submerged in rainwater. Families have been battling the council over plans to exhume the bodies in order to carry out drainage work. But Martin Dowey told BBC Scotland's The Nine he would make the families' wishes his number one priority.
The teachers buying food for pupils and their families
By Hope Webb BBC Scotland Image caption, The teachers shopping for items for the school food bank Teacher Eilidh Mears spends every Monday evening in the Tesco store at Hermiston Gate in West Edinburgh, scouring the aisles for food to help families at her school. On average she puts about £200 worth of food in her trolley. It is made up mostly of items destined for landfill which come free of charge from the shop.
The teachers buying food for pupils and their families
By Hope Webb BBC Scotland Image caption, The teachers shopping for items for the school food bank Teacher Eilidh Mears spends every Monday evening in the Tesco store at Hermiston Gate in West Edinburgh, scouring the aisles for food to help families at her school. On average she puts about £200 worth of food in her trolley. It is made up mostly of items destined for landfill which come free of charge from the shop.
'She did not get the anorexia help she needed'
By Hope Webb BBC Scotland's The Nine image captionMaddy Wallace went to the University of Edinburgh in 2018 A national review of services for people living with an eating disorder will be published this week. BBC Scotland's The Nine has been speaking to three people dealing with the devastating nature of the illness. Christine Reid's daughter Madeline Wallace died from anorexia in January 2018.
'She did not get the anorexia help she needed'
By Hope Webb & Christopher Bobyn BBC Scotland image captionMaddy Wallace went to the University of Edinburgh in 2018 People living with an eating disorder and their families should be offered greater support, according to a aScottish government review of services. The clinicians and psychologists who led the review said that seven of Scotland's health boards had been an 86% increase in referrals for eating disorders over the last year.
'My daughter's anorexia was made worse by lockdown'
By Hope Webb BBC Scotland Published duration2 September media captionRob has been speaking to the BBC about his daughter Rob says his 16-year-old daughter has been treated for anorexia for a year but she went on a "downward spiral" during lockdown. His daughter - who we are not naming - had been receiving outpatient treatment as well as attending school and seeing friends.
The Edinburgh runner raising millions for NHS charities with 5k challenge
Image copyright Olivia Strong Image caption Olivia Strong came up with the idea when she was out for a run Olivia Strong was on a run around Arthur's Seat during lockdown when a fundraising idea came to her. The 27-year-old saw many others using their daily form of exercise to run, walk or cycle and it inspired her to harness that activity for good. She came up with a plan to encourage people to run, walk or cycle 5km (3.1 miles), donate £5 to charity then nominate five others to do the same.
The Edinburgh runner raising millions for NHS charities with 5k challenge
Image copyright Olivia Strong Image caption Olivia Strong came up with the idea when she was out for a run Olivia Strong was on a run around Arthur's Seat during lockdown when a fundraising idea came to her. The 27-year-old saw many others using their daily form of exercise to run, walk or cycle and it inspired her to harness that activity for good. She came up with a plan to encourage people to run, walk or cycle 5km (3.1 miles), donate £5 to charity then nominate five others to do the same.
Amputee ex-soldier's pioneering leg implant
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDavid Sneddon's artificial leg is connected by osseointegration, implanted into the bone. Former soldier David Sneddon lost a leg after being shot in Afghanistan and has had a prosthetic limb for years. But pain and sores led him to a pioneering new method of attaching his artificial leg. His prosthesis allowed David to kick a football about with his two sons and play golf but he was having increasing problems with his socket.
Amputee ex-soldier's pioneering leg implant
Image caption Former soldier David Sneddon loves to play golf but was having problems with his leg socket Former soldier David Sneddon lost a leg after being shot in Afghanistan and has had a prosthetic leg for years. But pain and sores led him to a pioneering new method of attaching his artificial limb. His prosthetic leg allowed David to kick a football about with his two sons and play golf but he was having increasing problems with his socket.
Abandoned Colinton railway tunnel in Edinburgh transformed by mural
An abandoned railway tunnel in Edinburgh is being transformed by the biggest mural of its kind in Scotland as part of a community project. The Colinton Tunnel, which was built in the 1800s, formed part of the Balerno branch railway line from Slateford to Balerno until it was closed in 1967. Since then the tunnel has become rundown and it is poorly lit. Now a campaign group, the Colinton Tunnel Project, is bringing a new lease of life to the structure.
Abandoned Colinton railway tunnel in Edinburgh transformed by mural
An abandoned railway tunnel in Edinburgh is being transformed by the biggest mural of its kind in Scotland as part of a community project. The Colinton Tunnel, which was built in the 1800s, formed part of the Balerno branch railway line from Slateford to Balerno until it was closed in 1967. Since then the tunnel has become rundown and it is poorly lit. Now a campaign group, the Colinton Tunnel Project, is bringing a new lease of life to the structure.
Parents call for action over 'sick' GoFundMe scam
Image caption Darci died of leukaemia last year A grieving couple who discovered a fake GoFundMe page had been set up in the name of their dead daughter say the problem needs to be taken seriously. Amanda and Graeme Jackson, from Kirkcaldy in Fife, lost their six-year-old daughter Darci to cancer last year. They had created a GoFundMe page to raise money for vital treatments but she died before it could be used.
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