Death of hospital infection patient investigated by prosecutors

Molly Cuddihy, 23, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Tuesday, seven years after a previous hospital-acquired infe...

Showpeople family go into battle over council eviction

Showman Jimmy Stringfellow is facing the fight of his life - to save his Clydeside home.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Fans lose out as bankrupt promoter pulls plug on music festival

The In the City festival was due to be held at Glasgow Green on 23 and 24 August, featuring acts including Unkle.

'Longest urban zipline' plan for Clydeside crane

Developers are to submit proposals for the A-listed Titan crane and Sugar Sheds at Greenock's James Watt Dock.

Glasgow to celebrate Sir Billy Connolly with weekend of events

The Big Yin Weekend will celebrate the Glasgow-born comedian through a mixture of events.

Man jailed for 'battering' mother's ex to death

John Forsyth left Barry Evans with "catastrophic and unsurvivable" injuries after an attack in Wishaw.

Plan to permanently close four libraries scrapped

Argyll and Bute Council says it is no longer considering proposals to shut the sites.

Where does blame lie for Celtic's Champions League exit?

BBC Scotland chief sportswriter Tom English analyses the causes of - and the likely fallout from - Celtic's Champions League exit.

Man jailed for 'battering' mother's ex to death

John Forsyth left Barry Evans with "catastrophic and unsurvivable" injuries after an attack in Wishaw.

Glow up: Dancing festival balloons will light up night

Twenty five hot air balloons will light up Lanarkshire for the 25th Strathaven Balloon Festival.

Speeding driver high on cocaine injured six in M8 crash

Dylan Hood ploughed into an unmarked police vehicle as officers were dealing with another driver.

Billy Connolly says Elton John inspired new artwork

Sir Billy has released four new artworks recalling some of the fondest memories from his life.

Golf simulator licence delayed over 'clubs as weapons' fear

Golf X opened at the former Arthur Street Kitchen in Ayr earlier this year and features two simulator bays.

Crews return to fire at former additional needs school

The Campsie View School building in Lenzie was destroyed by the fire which took hold on Friday night.

Fire destroys former additional needs school as crews battle flames

Nine fire engines and specialist resources were called to Campsie View School on Boghead Road.

Proposal to expand Glasgow Queen Street station unveiled

Network Rail said the plan would make it easier to go from the station to the new look George Square.

Man assaults five-year-old girl in train station

Police are looking for any witnesses to the assault, which happened last month.

Dungeons and Dragons fans face new challenge - save Port Glasgow

The Inverclyde town has been turned into a location for the popular tabletop game by local enthusiasts.

How a cowboy builder ripped off his customers – and got away with it

When the BBC exposed Russell McMaster as a cowboy builder last year, angry clients demanded he be prosecuted.

Scientists investigate surge in whale and dolphin strandings

Possible causes include chemical, plastic and noise pollution and entanglements in fishing gear.

Scientists investigate surge in whale and dolphin strandings

Possible causes include chemical, plastic and noise pollution and entanglements in fishing gear.

Woman dies after being hit by bus

The woman was rushed to hospital following the accident in Glasgow but later died.

Scottish hospitals inquiry: What is being investigated?

The public inquiry into safety and wellbeing issues at two Scottish hospitals has resumed to hear new evidence.

Jazz pianist thought job offer from Spike Lee 'was spam'

Fergus McCreadie found himself flying to New York to work on the crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest.

Pupil who invented device to help homeless named 'girl of the year'

Rebecca Young, 12, was recognised for designing a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside.

'I made plans for my own funeral - now I'm on stage at the Fringe'

Yvonne Hughes was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when just a baby, meaning she has suffered breathing and digestive problems.

Shock as 'powerhouse' Scottish comedian Gary Little dies

Mr Little was regular at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Job fears as Glasgow's Cineworld to close in September

All staff have been placed at risk of redundancy, according to documents posted on social media by affected employees.

Council rapped after school bullying 'whitewash' claim

The UK's information commissioner says East Dunbartonshire Council was wrong to modify reports about a serious bullying incident

Kingsmill owner to buy Hovis to make UK bread giant

Warburtons is the current market leader and the deal needs approval from the competition watchdog.

Man rescued after going overboard on Arran ferry

Rescue crews from the MV Alred were dispatched to pull the man from the water in the Firth of Clyde.

Ex-RAF test pilot says Chinook crashed on 'show flight'

Four crew and 25 passengers were killed when an RAF Chinook struck a hillside in foggy conditions over the Mull of Kintyre in 1994.

How Miller rose from grief to latest Serie A Scot

Lennon Miller's early life was marked with tragedy. Now the teenager is a Scotland international and Motherwell's record sale, havin...

Teenager admits assaulting woman before Rangers match

The 17-year-old grabbed a drum from the woman outside Hampden before a cup tie against St Johnstone.

Council rapped after school bullying 'whitewash' claim

The UK's information commissioner says East Dunbartonshire Council was wrong to modify reports about a serious bullying incident

Firework control zones confirmed for parts of Glasgow

The new rules will ban people from setting off fireworks on private or public land - including gardens - during that timeframe.

Nicholas Rossi claimed girlfriend 'raped him'

Rossi is standing trial for the alleged 2008 rape of a woman in Salt Lake County.

Historic Inveraray hotel saved from going bust by £3m takeover

Forty three jobs at the George Hotel in Inveraray will be retained as a result of the takeover.

The teenager who set up a diabetes charity at primary school

Lochlan Murdoch's journey has taken him to classrooms across the country and even 10 Downing Street.

Former national water sports centre to be auctioned off

The facility has been closed since September 2020 and will go under the hammer later in August.

President cites 'abuse' as he exits Queen's Park

Graeme Shields resigns as president of Scottish Championship club Queen's Park, citing "personal and online abuse".

Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming extended in Glasgow

Location filming for the next film in the Marvel franchise has been extended until 26 August.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Doctor suspended for using dead patients' names to get drugs

Dr John Henderson used various names at 17 pharmacies across Glasgow and Lanarkshire to obtain painkillers.

Mobility scooter rider, 84, dies after being hit by car

The man died in hospital six days after being involved in a crash in Airdrie.

The teenager who set up a diabetes charity at primary school

Lochlan Murdoch's journey has taken him to classrooms across the country and even 10 Downing Street.

Comedian accused of indecent assault in BBC studio

Details of six sex charges facing the comedian emerged during a hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

'No quick fix' as Martin faces familiar Rangers problems

What are the problems facing head coach Russell Martin as Rangers fail to win their first two league games of a season for the first time si...

Radioactive water 'leaked into loch' from nuclear base

Sepa files say said the issues at Coulport, which date back to a pipe burst in 2010, were caused by "shortfalls in maintenance".

'People Make Glasgow' tower to be turned into flats

The Vita Group intend to convert the Met Tower into a "union co-living" space.

Derelict Cold War anti-aircraft base goes on sale

Bidders seeking to purchase what the Inverclyde building will be expected to stump up at least £55,000.

Woman awarded £150,000 after LG phone sparks fire in her home

Denise Parks was in bed in her home in Coatbridge when a fire broke out in the early hours of the morning.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

'Fabric of Cumbernauld has fallen apart after church fire'

A blaze on Saturday night wiped out the 1960s St Mungo's Church building in the new town.

Extra-strong nicotine pouches packaged like children's sweets

Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

Scotland should have 'nightlife minister' like Australia - report

The Night Time Industries Association believes Scotland is "behind the curve" in supporting clubs, restaurants and live music venu...

Spider-Man Tom Holland filming on streets of Glasgow

The actor chatted to fans in the city centre while shooting an action sequence for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Rapist carried out 'horrific' attack in victim's home

A judge said aggravating features of the crime included the attempt to degrade the victim and the fact that significant harm was caused to h...

Scottish sides learn European play-off draws

Celtic and Aberdeen enter as Scotland's five European representatives discover their potential play-off draws across Uefa's three cl...

Storm Floris clear up after power cuts and travel disruption

SSEN said it was continuing to restore supplies after about 50,000 homes were left without power.

Industrial estate fire suspect caught on CCTV

Fire crews were alerted to the blaze at a single-storey commercial building on Stanley Street at about 06:45 on Thursday.

Man charged over two violent sex attacks 21 years ago

A 22-year-old man was assaulted by three men in a park near the River Kelvin on 13 September, 2003.

Spider-Man Tom Holland filming in streets of Glasgow

The actor chatted to fans in the city centre while shooting an action sequence for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Storm Floris upgraded to amber warning for most of Scotland

The amber warning covers most of the central belt and the north of Scotland and comes force at 10:00 on Monday.

Your pictures of Scotland

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

Trump deserves Open at Turnberry, says son

Eric Trump - US President Donald Trump's son - says his father "deserves" to have his Turnberry course host The Open again.

'I'd bet my house' on treatment for Alzheimer's, says Nobel prize winner

Sir David MacMillan says his work in molecular chemistry could lead to a treatment for Alzheimer's disease within the next five years.

Man, 70, dies after car and lorry crash

Police were called to a collision involving a grey Kia Ceed and a white DAF HGV on the A71 near Dreghorn in North Ayrshire.

Arts venue plan to save Glasgow church from demolition

A £1.65m restoration proposal for the Methodist church in Partick has been submitted to Glasgow City Council.