03/07/2014 Reporting Scotland

Hundreds of millions of pounds of funding for Scotland's biggest city.

The UK and Scottish Government both commit to a huge boost in funds

for infrastructure projects and job creation in the Glasgow area

It could put the city's cancelled airport

RyanAir cuts flights at Prestwick - what does it mean for the future of

We are out in the North Sea. That is a search and rescue helicopter.

On-board is the Queen's Baton. The Queen's baton is winched

from the skies over the north-east - to the safe

keeping of the Buckie lifeboat. After being knocked-out

of Wimbledon, we look at what he has to do to get

back to the top of his game. The UK government has announced it's

to provide ?500 million for infrastructure projects

and job creation in the Glasgow The Scottish Government says it's

matching that figure, and a contribution from the

City Council takes the total fund to Today's announcement came as the

Prime Minister travelled to Perth to make another appeal to the people of

to vote no in September's referendum. Here's our political

Scotland Editor Brian Taylor. It would break my heart to see our

United Kingdom break apart. A touch of emotion from the Prime Minister

in Perth this evening. He said the union benefits from Scotland from

security to economy. He urged voters to reject independence. Say no to

the noisy nationalists. Say no, you have not made your case, now you

have not answered my questions, now you have not told me what currency

we would have any separate currency, now you have not really convinced

anybody that there are benefits to going it alone, no to a separate

Scotland, yes to our United Kingdom. But in doing indeed today, it was

argued that independence would give Scotland the leaders it the country

needs to grow the economy. It is only with independence, that we can

give real hope and prospects to individuals within Scotland and

ensure that we have strong public finances, so independence opens up

for Scotland the opportunities to flourish and develop as an economy,

and that is the proposition we are bidding to people on the 18th of

September. Self evidently the economy is central to the economy

and to the choice facing the people of Scotland.

One project which will be revisited as a result of the one billion

pounds of new funding is the rail link to Glasgow airport, which was

cancelled four years ago as part of the public spending cuts.

Our local government correspondent, Jamie McIvor, has been assessing

It has been on, then off, and now it could be on again. A real link to

Glasgow airport is now firmly on the cards. It is a concept many people

in the local business community are keen on. If you think of any

European city, a traveller arriving would expect to catch a train into

the principal city which is Glasgow. We also see it as

beneficial to Renfrewshire, particularly to two risen --

tourism, and bringing more industry and housing to the area. The cash

for the link is from a big funding deal, which was created jointly by

the UK Government and seven councils in the West of Scotland led by

Glasgow. We have been running city deals in other parts of the United

Kingdom. Glasgow City Council approach the UK Government in the

first half of last year to say they would like to see if we could work

with them on a city deal. We left at the chance, because Glasgow is such

an important city in the United Kingdom. It is one of the major

cities that can drive our economy forward. The deal has been welcomed

by the councils involved, coming just weeks before the independence

referendum some critics are bound to see this as something of a bribe

from the UK Government. The Scottish Government was quick to say that

they would match Westminster's contribution, bringing the value up

to ?1.1 billion. The guarantee that it will continue its Scotland

becomes independent. This funding is the work by the current investment

made by the Scottish Government. If you look at the Commonwealth Games,

the improvements to the subway alone, and these projects are meant

to more investment by the Scottish Government in Glasgow now. As well

as the real link, several other projects may benefit. Like the area

around Inverkip power station, which was demolished last year. But if the

airport rail link does happen, there will be critics. It was

controversial scheme. The precise proposals for any new link have yet

to be published. The campaigning has just been about money, has it? No.

You are talking about a decision on whether Scotland remains a nation,

or whether it becomes a fully fledged state. That is always about

more than statistics, sums, what has been called the dismal science of

economics. When you look at today's debate, over the local city deal,

that is about persuasion from David Cameron you hear that this is about

economic clout, from Nicola Sturgeon you hear that this is about

calculation and cunning and manipulation, but all of this

argument is about more than that. We heard tonight from David Cameron

about his passion for the union, we heard Ruth Davidson introducing him,

saying that this was early about the heart as well as the head,

sentiments that we would expect to hear from Conservative and Unionist

party members here in Perth, but equally from the SNP usually the

argument that the people who are best placed to decide the future of

Scotland are the people who live and work your. This is going to be in

these last 77 days of this referendum, about the motion as well

as intellect. Thank you, Brian. And we'll have more of that

on Scotland 2014. Who does the Prime Minister mean

when he talks about the silent majority? Are there really people

who think that they can't speak up question mark we're been trying to

find them. Also. As the UK Government announces more funding

for Glasgow, but only if we vote to stay part of the union, we will be

asking if this is not just a bribe to vote no. And why should we keep

the Queen in an independent Scotland? Especially when many yes

supporters are also Republicans. We will find out BBC Two at 10:30pm

tonight. The budget airline, Ryanair,

has confirmed it's to begin It plans to move several

of its flights from state-owned Prestwick, but the Irish carrier

insists it remains committed to Here's our transport correspondent,

David Miller. Ryanair is crucial to Prestwick. It

is the only scheduled airline which still uses the airport. Falling

passenger numbers and heavy losses led to the Scottish Government to

buy Prestwick last year in a last ditch bid to avert closure. Now

Ryanair is switching services to Glasgow. Resnick's big rival. It's

popular Dublin service is among them. There will also be new

Stansted services for Glasgow and Edinburgh. Still Scotland's busiest

airport. That will leave seven Brits at Prestwick this winter, all

serving sunshine destinations in mainland Spain and the Canary

Islands. We are delighted by this announcement. It is a big investment

from Ryanair, it is more than 1 million in ticket sales, and that

should translate into 800,000 passengers. Today's news means that

Prestwick will now handle 300,000 fewer passengers than Glasgow. But

the airline, which also has maintenance facilities at Prestwick,

says it will not turn its back on Ayrshire. We are very committed to

Escher. We will continue to talk to the airport and the Scottish

Government about future growth at Prestwick, and we are very committed

to passenger traffic overall in Scotland. Despite assurances,

today's announcement has already led to renewed scrutiny of the Scottish

Government's plans to turn around the feet of Prestwick. But they are

adamant that passenger services at Prestwick must and will survive. We

must make sure that this is a successful and vibrant operation in

the long term, for the local economy, and for jobs. The Scottish

Government says it will now work with Ryanair and other airlines to

win new routes for Prestwick, but competition is fierce.

The Director of Services for communities at

Edinburgh City Council has resigned, in the wake of the report

Mark Turley said although he didn't believe he had

contributed to any wrongdoing, he was ultimately accountable.

For decades, parents were told there would be no

ashes from their stillborn or premature babies cremated

at Mortonhall, when in fact they had been buried without parental

You're watching Reporting Scotland from the BBC.

Still to come on tonight's programme:

While this man's achievements in the sport of diving have inspired

his teenage grandson to try to follow in his wake - going

In sport: The mystery of Andy Murray's malaise - Was it just a

And can this young man follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo?

Ryan Gauld on big money move to Portugal.

Scottish-based scientists have developed a technique that can

detect hazardous chemicals in a split second.

The team at Heriot-Watt university fires ultrafast lasers to create

It could be used to spot chemical and biological weapons on the

Our science correspondent Kenneth Macdonald has this report.

Is that chemicals safe or deadly? The ultrafast optics group at Heriot

Watt University can tell in an instant. We are creating very short

pulses of laser light, which are measured in 1000 's of 1,000,000th

of a second, and we are using those pulses of light to detect the

presence of different chemicals, possibly hazardous miracles or

biological agents, or maybe benign chemicals. These lasers can tell

what is toxic and what is not, without getting too close. We can

shine at over eight great distance to a piece of service or clothing or

a piece of metal, and then by looking at the light scattered from

that service which could be contaminated by a liquid chemical,

we can measure the signature of that chemical and decide what it is. The

technique could be used on the battlefield to spot chemical and

biological weapons. First it will have to fit into something the size

of the suitcase. We want to shrink it down into a portable form,

initially so we can try out the range. Is the range increases, the

further you can stay away from the potential hazard. The project could

have peaceful spin offs to. It could help us to recycle better. We hope

to be able to use this in the identification of various plastics,

in recycling, where plastics which you can't determine one from the

other by eye, we can use this technique to separate list Irene

from polypropylene. Whether it is choosing to recycle all your pots,

or if troops will be decontaminated, it will be a few years before the

technique can be deployed on the field. There has been a significant

fall in the number of Scottish teenagers who are unemployed. This

is the lowest number since the beginning of the recession. The

Scottish Government has promised to get a place in education or training

to anyone aged 19 or other -- under who does not have a job.

The source of a January outbreak of the E.coli

bug that struck 22 people has been confirmed as beef burgers sold

An NHS report said 19 victims had been at the venue.

The others were infected after coming into contact with them.

The burger outlet has made the necessary improvements.

The chairman of Glasgow 2014, Lord Smith of Kelvin, and the Earl

of Home have been have been installed as Knights of the Thistle,

The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William and the

Princess Royal were all at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh

The world-famous Willow Tearoom in Glasgow has had

its future secured after a new charitable trust took over the

Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed building on Sauchiehall Street.

The trust plans to generate the funds needed to safeguard

the building, which will then be gifted to the city of Glasgow.

A time capsule put together 90 years ago by postal workers in Dundee has

The oak casket is thought to contain letters,

The box was created to remember postal staff who died in the

It is important for Royal Mail staff and the people of Dundee and

Scotland. That is why we are trying to contact as many people and

relatives of those who served in the First World War and died and are

named on the plaque. Three wheels on my wagon,

but still rolling along. That could be the theme

for these cars leaving Dumfries this morning on a 750-mile,

three day tour of Scotland It's the fifth annual

3-wheel Scotland challenge. Not surprisingly, Reliant Robins

much in evidence, and the total James Heatly is hoping to carry

on a famous name in Diving when he represents Scotland at this

summer's Commonwealth Games. But the 17-year-old,

who is making his debut in the games, has some way to go before

he replicates the achievements Here's our Commonwealth Games

reporter Jane Lewis. Training under the watchful eye of

dad and grandad. Nothing unusual in that, perhaps. There was Peter

Heatley. But it just so happens that grandad excelled in the sport,

winning three Commonwealth gold medals. I don't feel under pressure.

It is just my grandpa Tom really. We do talk about it, but there are also

a lot of other things to talk about. What sort of advice do you give him?

I tell them if it is good, or otherwise. Peter won five medals in

all in three Commonwealth games during the 1950s. He was also

heavily involved in the movement leading to his appointment as

chairman of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Do you look at those

medals, do you get them out from time to time? Yes, definitely.

Everyone wants one. They are issued inspiration, but as the sport has

changed, it is probably not going to be the first thing on my mind to get

a medal this time around. What do you think when you are watching him?

I just enjoy it. Does it bring back some memories? Yes, it does. In

terms of the Commonwealth games, will you be the? I will be there,

and it will be a very proud moment. A proud moment and a famous name in

diving lives on. Now let's catch up with the rest

of the day's sport. David, he's not even been

on court today, but you're still The 7 times Grand Slam winner

Mats Wilander says Andy Murray has to "find the hunger" again if he's

to collect any more major titles. From Wimbledon,

Kheredine Idessane reports. It is Wimbledon, but not as we have

known it recently. Is Wimbledon, but not as we have known it recently. A

certain someone is conspicuous by his absence, the first time in six

years that he has not made the semifinals. Did something happen

before the match? Andy Murray is reported to have complained about

something I've minutes before he came on court. His camp are

dismissing those stories, but others have a different TV. If he wanted a

win as badly as he did last year, he has to ask that of himself. He had

to find the will and the intensity to go for it. He didn't have it this

year. The rankings reflect a rough 12 months for Andy Murray. This time

last year, he was the world number two. In January, he had dropped down

to six. By the end of March, he had slipped to eight. Yesterday, he fell

to ten in the world, his lowest ranking since 2008. He has not had

the easiest six months with the back surgery, but the way he has played

in Paris and what I have seen here, there is no reason he could not have

a really good end to the year. For that to happen, Andy Murray says big

improvements are needed in his game. He has not lifted a trophy

since last year here. The hard work starts now to get him back to his

winning streak. Ryan Gauld says he hopes to one day

be worth a transfer fee That's the figure

on the release clause in He's back in Scotland

after signing a six year deal with They paid Dundee United ?3

million for the 18-year-old. A footballing prodigy back home

after agreeing a life changing career move. I am delighted. I am

just happy that it is all sorted now. I think they have paid a big

prize, but hopefully I can put in good performances for them and

establish myself, and do well for them. The teenager's new club have

an illustrious history, and a regular champions league qualifiers.

I knew it was a great club. I have got a lot of my game to improve, so

hopefully I can get there and work art and see what they do. Sporting

developed the talents of Cristiano Ronaldo, the world player of the

year. Before that, another world hero. Could he be the world's next

sporting hero? I think everybody has reservations, he has to do better

than he did at the tail end of last year, but he is certainly a talent.

Maybe it is time we in the media stopped referring to him as baby

Lionel messy, and started calling him his own name.

No World Cup football tonight, but there is a big match in Aberdeen.

The Latvians are at Pittodrie for the first leg of a Europa

The Dons' manager says his players have been well-briefed

I think it is important to say that it will be our performance that will

determine whether we get through. We have to concentrate and bring a

performance that we are capable of. I think if we do that, we will cause

this team problems. You can listen to Aberdeen versus

Daugava on BBC Radio Scotland 810 Now, a look at what else is

happening across Scottish sport: After over two years out of

the game because of injury Scotland He's signed a two-year contract

with Premiership champions Celtic. For me to be here at all is an

achievement. It is a fantastic club to be joining after the injury

nightmare that I have had. Hamilton have re-signed striker

Jason Scotland for Defender defender Jesus Garcia Tena

has also signed a new contract. Steven Gallacher's had a rip-roaring

start to the French Open, a five under par opening round keeping him

near the top of the leader board and I think Stephen has a fantastic

chance of making it. He will be at all the big events, and he is off to

a great start this morning. Oban's Susie Wolff will become the

first women for over twenty years to She'll drive in practice

for the Williams team at the Read about Craig Gordon's remarkable

return and more on the The Commonwealth Games baton made

a spectacular early morning appearance off the Moray coast today

as it continued its journey We are out in the North Sea. That is

a search and rescue helicopter. On board, is the Queen's Baton. Any

minute now, they will be dropping it down onto this lifeboat. What you're

seeing now is the carrier of the Queen's Baton. This is the kind of

drill that they practice on a regular basis. This is far when

fishermen need to be helped out of the water. It is different today,

with this precious cargo. He is now going into the back of the boat. The

Queen's Baton is now on board the boat. All the crew impressed with

it? I think so. Are you all impressed? Yes, they are all

impressed. Sometime later, the Queen's Baton headed back to

Lossiemouth. We are really thankful of the look good relationship that

we have with the local community, and that strengthens it further, I

think. Really pleased and really proud. If you milestone the road,

and a stop at the Army headquarters. A chance for the military and the

local community to join together and celebrate the Queen's Baton. It is a

nice turnout. Everyone has, and it brings everyone together. It is good

that it is a soldier doing it. It is lovely. Finally, a show of respect

for Les Pearson. A recognition of his charity work for disabled

veterans. The North Sea looking fairly

calm there this morning. Gillian is here now -

how's the weather looking We have been between weather

systems, so it has been quiet and there has been a good deal of

brightness by Central Scotland. We also have this cloudy zone, which

has been producing patchy rain. Through this evening, it will pick

up and become quite persistent overnight. Eastern Scotland will

hold onto a lot of dry weather, and it will be a warm night, with

temperatures of well inside double figures. The wind will also

strengthen and perhaps touch gale force in some places. Tomorrow, a

wet and windy morning for western Scotland. Especially for the western

isles, and Argyll. Heavy pulses for Glasgow and Dom trees and Galloway.

Strengthening winds, too. Eastern Scotland, the rain will be lighter

and that you are here. Strong winds will transfer eastwards as the day

goes on. Come 3pm, it is a wet picture for Dumfries and Galloway,

and up into the Glasgow area as well as pressure. The Moray coast, and

Northern Aberdeenshire will hang on to the best of the dry weather,

perhaps with even some brightness, lifting temperatures to 19 Celsius

or so. For the Queen's Baton, you will have some dry weather. Head

south, you will head into some rain will stop a wet look to things by

the afternoon and evening in Perth. Across western Scotland to morrow, a

fine end to the day, as the sun comes out. A slow clearance from the

east, though, so it will clear overnight. By Saturday, some rain

hanging on in the East first thing. But the rest of the day, eight

showery story. Those showers will focus on the west. Some of them will

be heavy. By Sunday, a similar story. Widespread showers, low

pressure. Some heavy showers and the risk of hail and thunder. That is

your forecast. Now,

a reminder of today's main news: The UK government has announced it's

to provide ?500 million for infrastructure projects

and job creation in the Glasgow The Scottish Government says it's

matching that figure, and a contribution from local

authorities takes the total fund to Security at Britain's airports has

been tightened after US officials warned of a "credible terrorist

threat" involving Al Qaeda American officials believe

terrorists are developing bombs which could evade

routine security checks. I'll be back with the headlines

at the slightly later time of 8.30pm this evening,

and then with the late bulletin, Until then, from everyone

on the team right across the