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Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points

Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.

* Scottish elections are just six weeks away, with a third of MSPs not seeking re-election.
* Issues on voters' minds include [no specific issues mentioned in this section].
* Police Scotland patrolled areas last night to prevent Bonfire Night disorder.
* Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi has been reported to have assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice.
* Marti Pellow spoke about the success of his hit song "Love Is All Around" on BBC Scotland's The Saturday Show.
* Weather forecasts were provided for various locations, including a World Cup qualifier match between Scotland and Greece at Hampden.
* An amber warning was in place for much of Scotland due to Storm Floris bringing high wind gusts.
* Helicopter inspections of Scotland's pylons are carried out several times a year.
* A Belladrum festival weather forecast was issued for the weekend ahead in the Highlands.
* Thousands gathered at Prestwick Airport to watch Donald Trump's arrival onboard Air Force One.
* The BBC explained the significance of US President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland.
* An article looked at what is involved in giving blood.
* A Scottish author spoke about their new book, "Men in Love".
* CCTV footage showed a man's final moments after he was gunned down outside a bar in Spain.
* Duror Primary school in the Highlands has been saved after locals campaigned against its planned closure.
* Reform UK's Thomas Kerr discussed his party's opportunities in Scotland.