Storm Desmond batters Scotland

Scotland has been hit by heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Desmond sweeps over the country - sparking dozens of flood alerts.

School reviews exam system after row

Changes could be made to the controversial way new school qualifications are put into practice at Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh.

Celtic v Hamilton Academical

Celtic will hold a pitch inspection at 09:30 GMT on Saturday, with heavy overnight rain forecast.

Partick Thistle v Motherwell

Partick Thistle seek a third straight Scottish Premiership win when they take on Motherwell.

Murder bid father and son face jail

A father and son face lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of attempted murder at a house in Renfrewshire

Storm Desmond weather warnings issued

Forecasters warn that Scotland could be hit with heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Desmond over the weekend.

High winds close Christmas attractions

Christmas attractions at George Square in Glasgow did not go ahead as planned on Friday due to high winds.

Bin lorry crash report issued on Monday

The findings of a fatal accident inquiry into the Glasgow bin lorry crash will be issued on Monday.

Bonjour, Buenos Días, Guten Morgen & Buongiorno

In the true spirit of friendship and Christmas, Bailie Liz Cameron - Executive Member for Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning invit...

Cowboy builder jailed after scams

A cowboy builder has been jailed for almost nine years after pocketing at least £350,000 in bogus repair scams.

Man badly hurt after being hit by taxi

A 48-year-old man is seriously injured after being hit by a taxi in Glasgow city centre.

Community decides on plans for civic space and bandstand at Saracen Cross

Ideas are taking shape to breathe new life into a busy but neglected public area of Possilpark.

Sex attack on woman in hospital grounds

An investigation is under way after a woman was sexually assaulted within the grounds of Glasgow's Stobhill Hospital.

Consultation ends at steel plants

Consultation period for workers at two closure-threatened Tata steel plants in Lanarkshire ends on Friday.

Man dies after being hit by lorry

A man dies after being hit by a lorry while crossing the A77 in Ayr.

Archibald 'bit embarrassed' by award

Partick Thistle's Alan Archibald is thrilled to be manager of the month but thinks St Johnstone's Tommy Wright deserves it.

Allan eyeing first Celtic start

Scott Allan is ready to fill the gap left by injured duo Scott Brown and Charlie Mulgrew in Celtic's midfield.

Woman, 86, robbed at home by two men

An 86-year-old woman is robbed in her South Lanarkshire home in what police believe was a targeted theft.

Revenge attacker jailed over stab death

A man is jailed for eight years over a fatal stabbing in Blantyre that was an apparent revenge attack.

Holmes ruled out for four months

Glasgow Warriors flanker Tyrone Holmes is ruled out of action for four months with a foot injury.

Man faces jail over brutal murder bid

A man who left a guest at his flat with life-changing injuries after attacking him with wood and a wheelie bin admits an attempted murder ch...

Warburton 'committed' to Rangers

Manager Mark Warburton says he is "absolutely committed to Rangers" amid interest from Fulham.

'Boy racers' face jail after car deaths

Four "boy racers" who were involved in a three-car crash in East Ayrshire which claimed the lives of two people are told they may ...

Woman, 42, sexually assaulted in lane

An investigation is under way after a 42-year-old woman is sexually assaulted in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire.

Lifelong restriction for double rapist

A double rapist who once slashed serial killer Peter Tobin in prison is jailed for a minimum of nine years and given a lifelong restriction ...

Probe launches on space 'ripples' quest

An experiment designed by scientists at the University of Glasgow to detect gravitational waves is launched into space.

Ports seize 15,000 'unsafe' hoverboards

More than 15,000 unsafe hoverboards - otherwise known as self-balancing scooters - have been seized at ports and airports including Glasgow....

Time for Turner: Glasgow’s contemporary art scene

With the Turner prize about to be presented in Glasgow for the first time, our writer samples the city’s dynamic art scene To say that, in ...

Killer drops appeal against sentence

The man who killed Irish student Karen Buckley has abandoned his appeal against the length of his jail sentence.

Stirling 6-0 Cumbernauld Colts

Stirling Albion book their place in the Scottish Cup fourth round with a comfortable victory over Cumbernauld Colts.

Hearts draw Aberdeen in Scottish Cup

Hearts are drawn against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup fourth round, with Celtic travelling to Stranraer.

Advice for Celtic fans in Turkey

Celtic fans are advised not to use the metro system when they visit Istanbul for next week's match against Fenerbahce.

Stokes suspended after Twitter gripe

Celtic suspend Anthony Stokes for two weeks following the striker's social media comments about being left out of the team.

Fulham consider move for Warburton

Fulham identify Mark Warburton as a serious candidate to succeed Kit Symons as their new manager.

Harsh words work for Rangers boss

Manager Mark Warburton is pleased with Rangers' second-half display in the 4-0 win over Dumbarton.

Rangers 4-0 Dumbarton

Rangers move three points clear at the top of the Championship with victory over Dumbarton at Ibrox.

Man jailed over stolen car chase smash

A man who crashed a stolen car after a high-speed police chase is jailed for four years and four months and banned from driving for nine yea...

'Education key to producing athletes'

Sport and education must go hand-in-hand to produce more successful athletes

Child's winning card will spread Christmas cheer

A schoolgirl's Christmas card design will cross the globe sending festive cheer from Lord Provost Sadie Docherty.

Schools burger van exclusion zone fails

Burger van owners in North Lanarkshire overturn a ban on them selling food to children outside schools.

Driver plea after car hits garden wall

Police attempt to trace the driver of a car which demolished a garden wall in North Lanarkshire.

Man admits murdering wife with dumbbell

A man who bludgeoned his estranged wife to death with a dumbbell after moaning she had been treating him "like a slave" admits mur...

Drugs mule jailed over £1m cocaine haul

A woman who was convicted of trying to smuggle £1m of high-purity cocaine into the UK is jailed for seven years.

Architecture festival launches at ruin

A derelict building considered by some to be a modernist masterpiece is chosen to launch Scotland's Festival of Architecture next year.

Top Ayrshire hotel changes hands

The Marine Hotel in Troon is sold to a joint venture partnership in a multi-million pound deal.

Fire engines 'regularly' unstaffed

Fire engines are regularly unstaffed in some areas of Scotland because of an increasing pressure on budgets, the Fire Brigades Union claims

Family's disbelief over taxi death crash

The family of a woman who died on the way home from her son's wedding after a car chased by police hit her taxi speak about their anger ...

More than £3m for 'Fastlink' bus scheme

More than £3m is to be spent on the Fastlink bus scheme in Glasgow to improve passenger facilities and vehicle routes in the city centre.

Teeth-pulling multiple rapist jailed

A man who raped two women and used pliers to rip out one of the victim's teeth is jailed for 10 years and given a lifelong restriction o...

Elderly care concerns at £842m hospital

Health inspectors have criticised the standard of care for elderly people at Glasgow's new £842m Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cam...