Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?

Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condit...

Home Secretary urged to help Scottish family's mother in Lebanon

Nadia Ayoub McCulloch attempted to fly from Beirut to the UK with her teenage children, but was turned back.

Peter Tobin inquiry concludes death could not be prevented

The inquiry heard Tobin was suffering from a number of serious health conditions before he suffered a fall in prison.

Man who died after being hit by car is named

Stephen Craig died in hospital four days after he and another pedestrian were struck in Paisley.

Family of Scottish Hamas victim are 'missing a great man'

The sister of Bernard Cowan hopes peace will come to the Middle East, one year after his murder.

Crime boss to appeal jail term for £100m banana box cocaine plot

Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson orchestrated the plot to bring the drugs from South America to Scotland.

Further delay to return of Arran's troubled main ferry

The MV Caledonian Isles has not been in service since leaving its route for an overhaul in January.

Four councillors failed to pay thousands in council tax

The councillors were found to have arrears in September ranging from £1,210 to £2,249.

Family of Scottish Hamas victim are 'missing a great man'

The sister of Bernard Cowan hopes peace will come to the Middle East, one year after his murder.

TGI Fridays: 1,000 UK jobs to go despite rescue deal

The deal to save the chain will see more than 30 of its restaurants close.

'Barlinnie destroyed me, but it also made me a better person'

Jimmy Boyle fought his incarceration at Scotland's most notorious prison, but it led him to becoming a celebrated artist.

'Huge moment' as Bollywood music comes to Strictly

Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez dance to Bole Chudiyan from 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Marathon runner secures world record after completing global challenge

Andy Tomlinson took 938 days to complete the six World Marathon Majors - Berlin, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Tokyo and London

Thousands take part in Glasgow's Great Scottish Run

Men, women and elite wheelchair athletes competed over half-marathon and 10k distances on Sunday.

Vigil held ahead of latest Middle East conflict anniversary

Hundreds gathered at Kelvingrove Art Gallery to remember those killed or taken hostage by Hamas gunmen.

Children's unit to stop new admissions over 'risk to life' fears

The Care Inspectorate said it was concerned about the quality of care at St Mary’s Kenmure.

Army criticised over soldier's death on exercise

Health and Safety Executive publish report into accident during training exercise at Catterick Garrison.

The gangster brought down by a shipment of bananas

Jamie Stevenson made a fortune from trafficking drugs linked to hundreds of deaths in Scotland.

The gangster brought down by a shipment of bananas

Jamie Stevenson made a fortune from trafficking drugs linked to hundreds of deaths in Scotland.

The Only Club To Sack Alex Ferguson...

Did you know there was only one football club that sacked manager Alex Ferguson?

Driver who killed partner in 100mph crash jailed for five years

Sam Barber had only picked up his new BMW the day before losing control and flipping it over in South Lanarkshire.

Design unveiled for urban sports park under M74 motorway

The Devon Street Urban Park will be a hub for skateboarding, BMX riding and free-running in Glasgow.

Celtic fan killed on M6 motorway inquest opens

The 22-year-old from Renfrewshire was probably "struck by a number of vehicle", an inquest hears.

Police name biker killed in South Lanarkshire crash

Allan Robertson, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash near Elvanfoot.

Nazi salute football fan given four-year match ban

Lewis Baillie was also been seen punching a man to the ground after an Airdrie v Partick Thistle game.

Coastguard suspends landings at Scottish hospitals

More than 20 helipads have been affected in a move taken following a woman's death in Devon in 2022.

The Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson's doctor husband Malcolm dies

Dr Donaldson was a renowned paediatric consultant and senior lecturer at the University of Glasgow.

Third arrest in brothel keeping and human trafficking probe

Police Scotland say the 37-year-old woman is due to appear in court in Paisley later in October.

I'm an islander through and through - Drag Race UK contestant

Chanel O'Connor who is competing on series six of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK was born on the Isle of Bute.

'Anyone can be what they want at Comic Con'

People dressed up as their favourite characters queued to get into the event in Glasgow.

St Mirren player Shaun Rooney charged with assaulting teenager

The defender is also charged with breach of the peace during the incident, on 19 September.

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Woman, 59, who died in crash named

Lesley McTear, 59, from Dreghorn, died after a crash between a car and a van in Renfrewshire on Monday.

Attempted murder probe launched after man found in street

Officers were called to Greenock where they found a 21-year-old man seriously injured in West Blackhall Street.

St Mirren player Shaun Rooney charged with assaulting teenager

The defender is also charged with breach of the peace during the incident, on 19 September.

Your pictures of Scotland: 20 - 27 September

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Russell Findlay elected as new Scottish Conservative leader

The former journalist defeated colleagues Murdo Fraser and Meghan Gallacher to take the party's top job.

New queens prepare to land on Drag Race UK runway

The hit series is set for another rhinestone-covered ride to find the country's next drag superstar.

Glasgow and Edinburgh affected by railway stations cyber attack

The rail operator says its wi-fi system has been targeted and an investigation is ongoing.

Comedian Janey Godley receiving end-of-life care

The 63-year-old announced on social media that her cancer had spread and she was going into a hospice.

James McAvoy and Tom Brady fall for 'Goodbye Meta AI' hoax

More than 600,000 people have shared a message falsely denying Meta the right to use their images to train AI.

Man who murdered partner after football match jailed for 19 years

John Higgins pleaded guilty to killing Amanda McAlear, 50, at her flat in the Barmulloch area of Glasgow.

Argyll and Bute growth deal put on hold by UK government

The Scottish and UK administrations had each committed £25m to projects in the area, including housing developments.

Six-year-old girl and 32-year-old woman die in crash

The single-vehicle crash happened on the A76 between Catrine and Auchinleck on Tuesday.

Banksy exhibition helps fuel tourism surge for Glasgow

New data revealed that spending from tourists in the city last year almost doubled from 2022.

She's electric: Loch Lomond teen is celebrity powerboat star

Scottish pilot in E1 Series Oban Duncan now races on lakes across Europe in the glamorous powerboat series.

Man dies in hospital days after being hit by car

The 50-year-old was one of two men struck by the vehicle on Hawkhead Road in the town.

Glasgow reveals city's 850th birthday celebration events

A three-day music event, a pop-up exhibition and a food trail will be the main anniversary celebrations.

Girl aged 14 sexually assaulted in woodland near busy road

The attack took place behind Miller Street in Coatbridge at about 20:00 on Friday.

Living with an eating disorder dubbed the 'world's most dangerous'

When Lawrence Smith was a teenager, he developed the eating disorder diabulimia