On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at the latest from the Post Office scandal, the politics of oil and gas in Scotland, Beyoncé getting into country music, the impact that your diet can have on your sleep and more.

Breaking the News is back and this week Des and the teams take a look at the controversy around the name of the Redcoat Cafe in Edinburgh, the shortage of NHS Dentists, cause for hope on Paisley high street, Delivery robots in Edinburgh, Russell Crowe’s links to Scotland and Olivia Colman on swearing.

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

Join Des Clarke for all the hilarious, previously unheard material from this year’s Breaking The News. It’s your chance to get the full live recording experience as we present to you the finest quips, songs and epic stories that, for various reasons, never made the cut first time around. In order of appearance: Ashley Storrie Pierre Novellie Gareth Waugh Ria Lina Amy Matthews Jamie MacDonald Marc Jennings Val McDermid Jim Smith Felicity Ward Marcus Brigstocke Janey Godley Ian Smith Jay Lafferty Marjolein Robertson Raymond Mearns Krystal Evans Geoff Norcott Chris Forbes Susan Riddell Ignacio Lopez Ray Bradshaw Susie McCabe Rosco McClelland Tatty Macleod Neil Delamere Liam Withnail Dana Alexander Connor Burns Scott Agnew

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the COP 28 Deal, Christmas Songs, a stooshie between Humza Yousaf and David Cameron as well as a romantic pantomime proposal.

This week on Breaking the News, Des and the teams take a look at the latest out of the UK Covid 19 Inquiry, a report into Scottish education, a rethink on how we look at junk food, the Oxford word of the year, Keir Starmer’s views on Margaret Thatcher, and The Simpsons visit to Scotland.

Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the latest out of the UK Covid 19 Inquiry, the return of Black Friday, saying goodbye to the Edinburgh Zoo pandas, the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, the new president of Argentina and Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan.

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the sacking of Suella Braverman, the hiring of David Cameron, the roaming bill of Michael Matheson, why keeping good news to yourself could be good for you and why the singer P!nk is giving away books at her shows in Florida.

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at The first King's Speech in 70 years, the latest from the world of Donald Trump, a perfect job for Harry Potter fans, the top nicknames in the UK, revelations from Nadine Dorries and legend of stage and screen Barbra Streisand.

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at revelations from the UK Covid Inquiry, The Scottish Government announcement concerning handing in communications to the Inquiry, a valuable French artwork in the Highlands, Glasgow’s place in the world ranking of cities, Ash Regan joining the Alba Party and a brand new song from the Beatles.

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at one year of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, criticism of the state of Glen Coe, new guidelines for Scottish Country Dancing, Nicola Sturgeon passing her driving test, the new UK space mission and Brits belief in the beyond.

This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the SNP conference in Aberdeen, Scotland qualifying for the 2024 Euros, Gen Z eating habits, 100 Years of Disney, Madonna on tour and something strange going on in North Ayrshire.

Breaking The News is back and this week Des and the teams take a look at the Labour Party conference, the hosting of Euro 2028, Aberdeen University graduations, the return of Big Brother, marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum and Justin Timberlake's connection to Aberdeen.

For the final time this series Des and the teams take a look at the week’s big news, including: MSP Kate Forbes speaking at the Edinburgh Festivals, a nightmare at the British Museum, film and tV production in Scotland, how music can keep your mind sharp and Professor Jason Leitch returning to our screens with a warning about Covid.

This week from the Edinburgh Festival, Des and the team take a look at the new charges being faced by former President Trump, Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland, low cost airlines, our attitudes towards maths education, remakes of classic films and American star Zooey Deschanel getting engaged in Edinburgh.

This week from the Edinburgh Festivals Des and the teams take a look at spending by Civil servants in Scotland, a return to the office after the pandemic, how many steps you should do in a day, wedding drama in the US, Liz Truss and a new search for the Loch Ness Monster.

This week Des and the teams take a look at the latest legal trouble for Donald Trump, proposed new oil and gas licenses in the north east of Scotland amid a climate crisis, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, drone postal delivery in Orkney, the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier and a the UK’s oldest fencer.

Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's topical panel show. This week the teams take a look at Alison Rose and the storm over the “mishandling” of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts, Police Scotland’s position on facial hair for officers, the latest white paper on Scottish Independence, solo dining, the newest and youngest member of the House of Lords and TikTok star Josh Donaldson.

This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at Keir Starmer’s decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap, trouble with the 2026 commonwealth games, a boom in music tourism, dentists in Dunoon, SNP minister Elena Whitham and Australian actress Margot Robbie.

This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; President Biden's visit to the UK, AI technology at Wimbledon, Damian Lewis at the British Grand Prix and is the formal dinner party a thing of the past?

This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; The King’s visit to Edinburgh, Could Orkney become part of Norway?, the correct place to store your condiments, a new rival to Twitter, an announcement from Mhairi Black MP and the return of a beloved kids TV show.

This week Des Clarke and the teams take a look at the Covid Inquiry, supermarket bosses facing questions in parliament, the consequences of turning off a fridge, proposals for a Scottish tourist tax, a record-breaking Munro bagger and acting legend Harrison Ford.

Des is back for a brand new series! This week the teams take a look at the partygate vote in Parliament, proposals for a Scottish constitution, the benefits of napping, Scotland's rainy football victory, Banksy in Glasgow and this year's Glastonbury festival.