5 October 2026

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Breakthrough in Glasgow council pay dispute as fire and rehire threat paused

Glasgow City Council and its largest trade union have reached a breakthrough in their protracted pay dispute, with plans to fire and rehire thousands of workers paused while staff are given a vote on an improved deal.

5 October 2026

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‘I did it myself’: Callum Beattie from busking outside Edinburgh Castle to playing the Hydro

Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has had a huge year, from headlining Edinburgh Castle to performing in front of thousands at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro.

5 October 2026

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Edinburgh Palm Houses reopen after major restoration

Edinburgh’s iconic Palm Houses have reopened to the public following years of restoration work.

5 October 2026

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Watch: Around 35,000 runners see Glasgow host biggest Great Scottish Run in event history

Glasgow was transformed into a sea of colour, as 35,000 runners took part in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run.

4 October 2026

Tony Roper on why The Steamie still makes Scotland laugh after four decades

Almost 40 years after The Steamie first became a Scottish theatre phenomenon, Tony Roper is back with the play he created, for the final time as its director.