# bbc radio 2 (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bbc radio 2. Page: Feed: --- ## [Boxing Day Edinburgh derby rescheduled for broadcast reasons](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/boxing-day-edinburgh-derby-rescheduled-for-broadcast-reasons/) _2026-08-26 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ The Edinburgh derby which was originally due to take place on Boxing Day at Tynecastle will now take place on Sunday 27 December, with a 12-noon kick-off. The date and kick-off time has been changed due to broadcast selection. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The full fixture details are as follows: Sunday December \[…\] The post Boxing Day Edinburgh derby rescheduled for broadcast… ## [Fatal crash Airdrie – police appeal for dash cam footage](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/fatal-crash-airdrie-police-appeal-for-dash-cam-footage/) _2026-08-26 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ POLICE Scotland have issued an appeal for information following a fatal crash in Airdrie. Around 6.35pm on Tuesday, 25 August, 2026, we received a report of a crash involving a blue Audi A3 and a female pedestrian on Varnsdorf Way. Emergency services attended however the 45-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family \[…\] The post Fatal crash Airdrie – police appeal for dash… ## [Police make arrests in Glasgow related to serious and organised crime](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/police-make-arrests-in-glasgow-related-to-serious-and-organised-crime/) _2026-08-26 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ POLICE officers from the Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism Unit have arrested a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old man in connection with serious and organised crime, firearms and drugs offences. The 39-year-old man has also been arrested with conspiracy to murder. Around 6am on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 officers attended at two addresses in the \[…\] The post Police make arrests in Glasgow… ## [Bield’s BR24 service earns national quality recognition](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/bields-br24-service-earns-national-quality-recognition/) _2026-08-26 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ A SCOTTISH telecare service has passed its latest industry audit with no recommendations or areas for improvement identified. Bield’s BR24 digital alarm monitoring service has received a fully compliant audit under the TEC Services Association’s Quality Standards Framework. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting people to live safely and \[…\] The post Bield’s BR24 service… ## [Swinney calls on the UK Government to take action on energy bills](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/26/swinney-calls-on-the-uk-government-to-take-action-on-energy-bills/) _2026-08-25 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ THE FIRST Minister, John Swinney, has called for “urgent and meaningful action” by the UK Government on energy bills. Later on Wednesday Ofgem will announce its latest three month price cap. Mr Swinney said that energy powers must be devolved to the Scottish Government. This would allow his administration to do more to cut the cost \[…\] The post Swinney calls on the UK Government to take action on… ## [Man jailed for exploiting young person to sell drugs for him](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/25/man-jailed-for-exploiting-young-person-to-sell-drugs-for-him/) _2026-08-25 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ In what is the first conviction of its kind, a 20-year-old man has been jailed for six years and nine months for exploiting a young person to sell drugs for him. Matteullah Siddiqi admitted to the offence, under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, 20 July, 2026. \[…\] The post Man jailed for exploiting young person to sell drugs for him appeared first… ## [Rail closure set to disrupt Radio 2 festival was planned before date switch](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/25/rail-closure-set-to-disrupt-radio-2-festival-was-planned-before-date-switch/) _2026-08-25 · Iona Craig · Deadline News_ NETWORK Rail has said engineering works which look set to disrupt travel to BBC Radio 2 in the Park were scheduled before the festival was moved from August to September. Direct trains between Edinburgh and Stirling and Dunblane will be cancelled on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, coinciding with the festival at Stirling’s City \[…\] The post Rail closure set to disrupt Radio 2 festival was… ## [Alasana Manneh leaves Hibs with the best wishes of everyone at Easter Road](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/25/alasana-manneh-leaves-hibs-with-the-best-wishes-of-everyone-at-easter-road/) _2026-08-25 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ ALASANA Manneh has left Hibs with the best wishes of everyone at Easter Road. The 28-year Gambian midfielder signed for Hibs in January 2025 and went on to make nine appearances across all competitions. The former Barcelona youth player made his Hibs debut on 16 February 2025, and was sent off after incurring two yellow cards against St Mirren. On \[…\] The post Alasana Manneh leaves Hibs with the… ## [Homes for Scotland urges overhaul to boost housebuilding](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/25/homes-for-scotland-urges-overhaul-to-boost-housebuilding/) _2026-08-25 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ SCOTLAND’S housing crisis has come under fresh scrutiny after almost £100m in housing funding went unspent last year. Homes for Scotland (HFS) has called for action to increase housebuilding, pointing to the underspend alongside provisional figures showing fewer than 17,500 homes were delivered across the country in 2025. The organisation believes at least 25,000 homes \[…\] The post Homes for… ## [Jacob Devaney wants to use Hibs as a platform to international football](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/25/jacob-devaney-wants-to-use-hibs-as-a-platform-to-international-football/) _2026-08-25 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ JACOB Devaney is aiming to use Hibs as a platform to international football with the Republic of Ireland. And the youngster believes that Easter Road is the perfect place to showcase his style of football. The 19-year-old joined Hibs this week on an initial season-long loan with the option to buy from English Premier League outfit Manchester United on Sunday. Speaking to Hibs TV, the youngster… ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K7ti6K40e94u) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Bonnyrigg Rose sign Hibs youngster Ryan Mallon on loan](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/22/bonnyrigg-rose-sign-hibs-youngster-ryan-mallon-on-loan/) _2026-08-22 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ LOWLAND League side Bonnyrigg Rose have signed Hibs Academy goalkeeper Ryan Mallon on loan until January 2027, subject to SFA approval. The 19-year-old embarks on his first senior loan spell away from the club following an impressive 2025/26 campaign. That saw appearances in the UEFA Youth League and KDM Evolution Trophy alongside a number of impressive displays for the development sides. A… ## [Goalscoring midfielder Jasmine McQuade joins Hibs Women on loan](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/22/goalscoring-midfielder-jasmine-mcquade-joins-hibs-women-on-loan/) _2026-08-22 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ HIBERNIAN FC Women head coach Joelle Murray is excited to announce the signing of Newcastle United midfielder Jasmine McQuade on loan subject to SFA approval and international clearance. The 23-year-old joins Hibs on a season-long loan deal from for the 2026/27 campaign. McQuade played an integral role in the Magpies’ promotion to Women’s Super League 2 in 2024, scoring \[…\] The post Goalscoring… ## [Why Greece Is Still Drawing British Buyers Looking for a European Base After Brexit](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/22/why-greece-is-still-drawing-british-buyers-looking-for-a-european-base-after-brexit/) _2026-08-22 · guest\_deadline · Deadline News_ Brexit changed something many Britons had taken for granted: the ability to decide, with relatively little bureaucracy, that Greece might become home. British citizens can still spend time in Greece as visitors, but living there permanently requires more planning. That has pushed residency higher up the agenda for retirees, investors and families who want a \[…\] The post Why Greece Is Still Drawing… ## [Joelle Murray adds highly rated young keeper to Hibs squad](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/22/joelle-murray-adds-highly-rated-young-keeper-to-hibs-squad/) _2026-08-22 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ HIBERNIAN FC Women head coach Joelle Murray has added a highly regarded goalkeeper to her squad Manchester City youngster Eve Annets has put pen to paper on a season-long loan deal, subject to SFA approval and international clearance. The highly regarded 20-year-old goalkeeper has signed for Hibs on loan for the 2026/27 campaign. Annets joined City from Reading on a four-year \[…\] The post Joelle… ## [David Gray praises outstanding defensive discipline as Hibs Euro dreams continue](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/david-gray-praises-outstanding-defensive-discipline-as-hibs-euro-dreams-continue/) _2026-08-21 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ IT’S NOW all eyes on Easter Road next week in a winner-takes-all clash, with the prospect of David Gray’s men becoming the Hibs first team to achieve Group Stage European football at stake. Hibs went into the game as underdogs but came away with a well-deserved draw against KAA Gent. But Gray is not getting carried \[…\] The post David Gray praises outstanding defensive discipline as Hibs Euro… ## [Scotland can stay ahead of water shortages, expert says](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/scotland-can-stay-ahead-of-water-shortages-expert-says/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Nixon · Deadline News_ SCOTLAND faces the same water scarcity, pollution and infrastructure issues as England but is better placed to reform water laws for the public good, says a University of Dundee expert. Drought and wildfires have dominated headlines over the summer while the environmental and financial scandals surrounding water companies in England have also made for major \[…\] The post Scotland can stay ahead of… ## [Larbert AI Data Centre site was previously dropped from study over power and hazard concerns](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/larbert-ai-data-centre-site-was-previously-dropped-from-study-over-power-and-hazard-concerns/) _2026-08-21 · Iona Craig · Deadline News_ THE area earmarked for a massive new AI data centre was previously dropped from a Scottish Enterprise-commissioned study over concerns about power supply and its proximity to Grangemouth. Documents dating back more than a decade reveal Glenbervie in Larbert was considered as a potential location for a major data centre but was not progressed for \[…\] The post Larbert AI Data Centre site was… ## [Scots council worker facing jail for loyalist paramilitary fundraising](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/scots-council-worker-facing-jail-for-loyalist-paramilitary-fundraising/) _2026-08-21 · Alexander Lawrie · Deadline News_ A SCOTS council worker has been warned he could be jailed after he admitted holding fundraising events in support of the Ulster Volunteer Force loyalist paramilitary group – a proscribed terrorist organisation. Douglas Forsyth used imagery and insignia connected to the banned terror organisation to help promote social events held at the Blair Halls in Tranent, East Lothian. \[…\] The post Scots… ## [Scots dance centre one of eight to receive climate resilience funding](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/scots-dance-centre-one-of-eight-to-receive-climate-resilience-funding/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Chalmers · Deadline News_ DANCE Base – the national centre for dance in Scotland – has been awarded £57,556 to protect its studios from the impacts of climate change. The venue will use the grant to install draught proofing, insulation and heating improvements. This will help manage variable internal temperatures and keep spaces comfortable for dancers, artists and participants. The \[…\] The post Scots dance centre one of… ## [Police probe Edinburgh terrorist and Neo-Nazi banners](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/police-probe-edinburgh-terrorist-and-neo-nazi-banners/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Chalmers · Deadline News_ POLICE are investigating claims demonstrators displayed the flag of a proscribed loyalist terrorist organisation alongside neo-Nazi banners in Edinburgh. Videos circulating on social media show a group of men holding up a flag bearing the name of the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) during a protest on Princes Street on Saturday. The anti-immigration demonstration – organised \[…\] The post Police… ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RgjVK4I4sc8K) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Ministers overturn Stirling Council in six-year battle over Balmaha car park](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/minister-overturn-stirling-council-in-six-year-battle-over-balmaha-car-park/) _2026-08-21 · Iona Craig · Deadline News_ SCOTTISH ministers have overturned Stirling Council in a six-year battle over the future of a car park at one of Loch Lomond’s busiest tourist spots. East Loch Lomond Community Trust has won an appeal to take over Balmaha Car Park after the local authority previously rejected its bid. The community group wants to buy and \[…\] The post Ministers overturn Stirling Council in six-year battle over… ## [Felix Passlack thanks travelling Hibs fans after goalless draw in Belgium](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/felix-passlack-thanks-travelling-hibs-fans-after-goalless-draw-in-belgium/) _2026-08-21 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ FELIX Passlack has thanked the travelling Hibs fans for the backing they gave him and the team at Planet Group Arena last night and says their support will be vital in next week’s return leg. Around 1,000 fans made themselves heard throughout the 90-minutes as Hibs earned a well-deserved 0-0 draw against KAA Gent who are UEFA Conference League regulars. Speaking \[…\] The post Felix Passlack thanks… ## [Edinburgh 11-year-olds recognised for driving local community change](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/21/edinburgh-11-year-olds-recognised-for-driving-local-community-change/) _2026-08-21 · Ryan Nixon · Deadline News_ EDINBURGH 11-year-olds Edie Chaw and Tarek Hydara Estribio have been recognised for their work to improve their local neighbourhood. The pair, residents of Cables Wynd House in Leith – otherwise known as the “Banana Flats” are leading local campaigns to improve housing and green spaces. Their work through YMCA Edinburgh’s youth advocacy groups has led \[…\] The post Edinburgh 11-year-olds recognised… ## [Rail Chaos fear as direct Edinburgh train axed during Stirling’s Radio 2 festival](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/rail-chaos-fear-as-direct-edinburgh-train-axed-during-stirlings-radio-2-festival/) _2026-08-20 · Iona Craig · Deadline News_ DIRECT Edinburgh to Stirling trains will be axed during one of the city’s biggest ever music events. Tens of thousands of music fans are expected to descend on Stirling for BBC Radio 2 in the Park next month. But festival-goers travelling from the capital face major disruption after it emerged the railway between Polmont and \[…\] The post Rail Chaos fear as direct Edinburgh train axed during… ## [Dundee audiences set for screening of American activist’s biopic](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/dundee-audiences-set-for-screening-of-american-activists-biopic/) _2026-08-20 · Jamie Szmitz · Deadline News_ A BIOPIC detailing the story of an American writer and activist will have its Scottish premiere at Dundee Contemporary Arts next week. TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organising will be shown to a Scottish audience for the first time next Tuesday at Dundee Contemporary Arts. Toni Cade Bambara is a Black American \[…\] The post Dundee audiences set for screening of American activist’s biopic… ## [Hibs Conference League hopes very much alive after draw against KAA Gent](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/hibs-conference-league-hopes-very-much-alive-after-draw-against-kaa-gent/) _2026-08-20 · John Hislop · Deadline News_ HIBS hopes of progressing to the group stages of the UEFA Conference League were boosted goalless draw against KAA Gent at the Planet Group Arena (Arteveldestadion) in Belgium tonight. But it could have been even better had Owen Elding’s first-half penalty been converted. David Gray made four changes to his side, with Felix Passlack, Jordan Obita, Miguel Chaiwa and Josh Campbell \[…\] The post Hibs… ## [“Our campaign is not over” – Auchtertool action group reacts to Government data centre call](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/our-campaign-is-not-over-auchtertool-action-group-reacts-to-government-data-centre-call/) _2026-08-20 · Jamie Szmitz · Deadline News_ AFTER the announcement that the proposed Auchtertool data centre will require a full environmental assessment, protestors have said their fight continues. Monday’s announcement that the proposed ILI Cato data centre in Auchtertool, will require a full environmental impact assessment (EIA) pleased protestors who had been campaigning. Developers of the data centre, ILI Group, were initially \[…\] The… ## [Man jailed for nine years for attempted murder](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/man-jailed-for-nine-years-for-attempted-murder/) _2026-08-20 · Phyllis Stephen · Deadline News_ A MAN has been jailed for nine years on Thursday for the attempted murder of a woman in Lossiemouth. Mohammed Ahmed, 47, violently attacked the woman at a hotel in November 2022. Today at the High Court in Edinburgh he was jailed for nine years and issued with a non-harassment order. Ahmed was previously found \[…\] The post Man jailed for nine years for attempted murder appeared first on Deadline… ## [Police closer busy Edinburgh road amid ongoing emergency incident](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/police-closer-busy-edinburgh-road-amid-ongoing-emergency-incident/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Chalmers · Deadline News_ Police and fire crews have descended on Morningside Road amid an ongoing emergency incident. Morningside Road is closed at the junction with Millar Crescent down to Cluny Avenue, with buses diverted by way of Balcarres Street, Myreside Road and Colinton Road in both directions. Services affected are 5,11,15,16,23,36. A fire appliance has been stationed on Hermitage \[…\] The post Police closer busy… ## [Community councils unite to demand halt to energy developments](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/community-councils-unite-to-demand-halt-to-energy-developments/) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Nixon · Deadline News_ COMMUNITY councils from the Scottish Borders are travelling to Perthshire next week to demand a halt to new energy infrastructure developments. Dozens of representatives will gather in Fowlis Wester on 29 August to support the Perth & Kinross community council convention and urge the Scottish Government to pause construction until a strategic energy plan is \[…\] The post Community councils unite to… ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BbXS1plZu4rP) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Community warns of “revolving door” as student population could reach 65%](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/community-warns-of-revolving-door-as-student-population-could-reach-65/) _2026-08-20 · Raheemat Olabode · Deadline News_ A GLASGOW community council has warned a city centre development could mean students make up almost two-thirds of the local population. Dundasvale Community Council raised concerns over plans for student accommodation and co-living homes at 200 Renfield Street, which were approved by Glasgow City Council’s Planning Applications Committee on Tuesday. The community council’s own calculation \[…\] The… ## [AI is the future – but Brits don’t trust it to predict the weather](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/ai-is-the-future-but-brits-dont-trust-it-to-predict-the-weather/) _2026-08-20 · Iona Craig · Deadline News_ PEOPLE in the UK are only half as likely to feel confident acting on an AI weather forecast as one produced using established methods, a major study has found. Around 80% of more than 6,000 adults surveyed said they would confidently use existing physics-based forecasts to make everyday or important decisions. But the figure fell \[…\] The post AI is the future – but Brits don’t trust it to predict… ## [Four arrested in Home Office crackdown on illegal gig work and e-bike usage](https://www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/08/20/four-arrested-in-home-office-crackdown-on-illegal-gig-work-and-e-bike-usage/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Chalmers · Deadline News_ THE HOME Office collaborated with Police Scotland on a crackdown on unauthorised e-bike usage and illegal gig work in Edinburgh last year. Immigration officers joined the Police Scotland-led Fountainbridge operation over two days, and arrested four males – two Pakistani nationals, one Indian national and one Afghan national – for working in breach of their \[…\] The post Four arrested in Home Office…