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Should the Scottish Government take control of Scotland's buses? 0808 5 92 95 00 Plus your experiences of blue badges, selling and buying in Scotland plus wedding memories. 80295

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BUSES
A major bus firm has accused First Minister John Swinney of behaving like a dictator over his government's plans to bring buses under public control. Jenny Gilruth, Swinney's deputy, said her government was "protecting" the public, who had faced a series of route closures in recent years.
Who's right? Should politicians have more say over Scotland's buses, or should operators be left to get on with the job?
Should the Scottish Government take control of Scotland's buses?

BLUE BADGES
For many people, a Blue Badge can make the difference when it comes to getting out and about. But applying for one isn't always straightforward. A 71-year-old amputee told the BBC he was asked to provide more evidence of his disability when renewing his Blue Badge, despite having lost a leg.
Has the Blue Badge system made life easier or harder for you?

BUYING AND SELLING
Home sellers cut asking prices on more than 3,000 properties a day on average in Britain during September, according to figures from Rightmove shared exclusively with the BBC. In Scotland, the Home Report system, external requires an independent valuation of a home before it is put on the market. Rival property portal Zoopla data showed that 74% of homes in Scotland listed during April, May and June sold within three months, compared with 30% in London.
What's it like to buy and sell a home in Scotland right now?

WEDDINGS
The average UK wedding dress now costs more than £1,500, but a community bridal shop in Denny has opened an affordable bridal boutique - with the profits going to support community programmes.
The cost of weddings is making headlines today, but what's the one thing from your wedding you simply couldn't put a price on?

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  • Average White Band

    Let's Go Round Again

    • 25 Years Of Rock `n' Roll - 1980.
    • Connoisseur.
  • 4 Non Blondes

    What's Up?

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Elbow

    One Day Like This

    • (CD Single).
    • Fiction.
    • 1.
  • Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

    I Love Rock 'n' Roll

    • Joan Jett - I Love Rock 'N' Roll.
    • Blackheart.
  • Billy Ocean

    Love Really Hurts Without You

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1976 (Various).
    • Premier.
  • KT Tunstall

    Other Side of the World

    • (CD Single).
    • Relentless Records.
  • T’Pau

    China In Your Hand

    • The 80's Love Album (Various Artists.
    • Virgin.
  • Lenny Kravitz

    Are You Gonna Go My Way

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
  • Phil Collins

    In the Air Tonight

    • Phil Collins - Face Value.
    • Virgin.
  • Paul Simon

    You Can Call Me Al

    • The Paul Simon Anthology (Disc 2).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 4.
  • Lighthouse Family

    High

    • Simply The Best Radio Hits (Various).
    • Warner E.S.P..
  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Mr Blue Sky

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Frontiers Records.
    • T1.
  • Madonna

    Express Yourself

    • (Single).
    • Sire.

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