An Là (News)

The service delivers news and information covering local, national and international events, all sourced from BBC ALBA. It provides listeners with up‑to‑date coverage from the region, the United Kingdom and around the world, ensuring comprehensive insight into current affairs daily.

BBC ALBA’s news programme delivers a regular roundup of current events, presenting viewers with a blend of reporting and factual updates. It’s produced by the Gaelic‑language arm of the BBC, and the broadcast is designed to keep audiences informed about what’s happening around them. The service is positioned as a go‑to source for timely information, offering a clear and concise presentation style that reflects the channel’s public‑service remit. The core of the show centres on news and information that spans three geographic tiers. It reports on stories that affect local communities, covers developments of national significance, and brings in wider international headlines. By weaving together these layers, the programme ensures that viewers receive a balanced mix of regional updates, country‑wide affairs, and global events, all within a single bulletin. Beyond the headline summaries, the broadcast provides additional context and background to help audiences understand the relevance of each story. It offers factual details, explanations of ongoing issues, and occasional briefings that complement the primary news items. In this way, the programme aims to give a comprehensive picture of the day’s happenings, drawing on BBC ALBA’s resources to reach listeners across Scotland and beyond.