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11 August 2019

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News imageMarvin Heron

Online rapping challenge to fight knife crime

Hundreds of people have joined an online challenge by rapping against knife crime.

News imageDiscarded disposable coffee cups

Universities and councils cut back on plastic cups

About 2.2 million fewer single-use cups were used by public bodies in Wales in the last year.

News imageRiverside Museum

Glasgow venues enjoy record visitor numbers

The European Championships and the arrival of Dippy the dinosaur helped boost crowds in 2018.

News imagebandaged wound

Smart sensors listen to healing wounds

Researchers are developing a new technique that can hear what is going on below a patient's bandages.

News imageSale signs on Buchanan Street Glasgow

High street retailers see drop in footfall

The number of visits to Scotland's high street stores falls nearly 5% as retail parks buck the trend with a 2.4% rise.

News imageSt Ambrose and Buchanan High schools

'Health scare' school teachers begin strike

More than 30 teachers at the Coatbridge campus are taking strike action despite a review finding the school grounds were safe.

News imageClimate protest in Edinburgh

How to tackle Scotland's 'climate emergency'

The Scottish government says "rapid change" is needed and "everybody" has a role to play in facing the issue.

News imageWestminster Bridge

Tourists being scammed in 'three cup trick'

An age-old trick that looks harmless is being used to scam tourists on Westminster Bridge.

News imageIllustration of a bottle of CBD, cannabis leaves and a woman in glasses

Should I take CBD oil for my anxiety?

Natalie has bought a bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil but wants advice before she uses it

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