Three women found in Glasgow human trafficking operation

Five people are arrested after a police operation targeting human trafficking and involving officers from Slovakia.

Chivas Brothers confirms Paisley jobs transfer offer

Spirits producer Chivas Brothers confirms all 460 staff at its closing plant in Paisley will be offered jobs at an expanded site in Dumbarto...

'Record numbers' of dolphins detected off west Scotland

Record numbers of three dolphin species found off Scotland's west coast are detected during a conservation trust's survey.

Man admits killing man in Lanarkshire lane attack

A man has admitted killing another man after kicking, punching and stamping on his head in a lane in Wishaw last March.

Scottish hospitals see 80% increase in dog attack victims

Emergency admissions to Scottish hospitals after a dog attack rose 80% in 10 years, according to NHS figures.

Woman admits carrying out armed robbery in Barrhead

A woman admits trying to rob a Barrhead shop wrapped in black bin bags and armed with two large knives.

Public warned not to approach absconder

Police warn the public not to approach a prisoner who has absconded from HMP Castle Huntly.

Man 'admitted Coatbridge murder' to helpline staff

The father of former Hearts footballer Ryan McGowan told helpline counsellors he had killed a man, a court hears.

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic out for 'months' after ankle operation

Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic faces a "few months" more on the sidelines following an ankle operation.

Car salesman caught with £330,000 of cocaine and heroin

A car salesman with debt and gambling problems was caught with cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of £330,000, a court hears....

Inver House Distillers eyes growth after £45m lending deal

Scotch whisky producer Inver House Distillers secures a £45m bank lending deal to support growth plans.

Pro12: Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets (Fri)

Scott Cummings is among those returning to the Glasgow line-up for Friday's meeting with Scarlets.

Rory Hughes: Scotland wing signs new Glasgow Warriors deal until 2019

Rory Hughes is delighted by the prospect of working under Dave Rennie as he signs a new two-year contract at Glasgow Warriors.

New support for British spaceports

Plans to launch satellites - and even people - from the UK get a boost from government.

Glasgow security guard reunited with baby she helped deliver

A woman who gave birth in a Glasgow shopping centre is reunited with the security guard who helped to deliver her baby.

School bus carrying 50 pupils crashes

A bus carrying 50 school children flips onto its side outside a secondary school in North Lanarkshire

Four more Scottish councils prepare for tax decision

Four more councils will decide whether to raise council tax for the first time in 10 years.

Run, Forres, run: How film on escaping a past came to Moray

Travels around Scotland lead an Amsterdam-based film-maker to make his first debut feature in a Moray town.

Anti-racism campaigner cleared of racism

An anti-racism activist is cleared of racially aggravated behaviour after he was targeted by far-right extremists at a demonstration.

MSPs call on DWP to 'halt' Scots jobcentre closures

MSPs call on the Department of Work and Pensions to "halt" the closure of a series of Scottish jobcentres.

Pair admit brutal attack on man in Renfrew

Two men have admitted brutally attacking and robbing a man at a flat in Renfrew.

Oli Kebble: Glasgow Warriors expected to sign Stormers prop

Stormers prop Oli Kebble is poised to follow club-mate Huw Jones in moving to Glasgow Warriors for next season.

Scottish referee standards improving, says Hamilton's Martin Canning

Hamilton player-manager Martin Canning believes the standard of refereeing is improving, despite recent high-profile blunders.

Morton beat Raith Rovers to move third

Lee Kilday scores with a second-half header as Morton move back into third place in the Championship.

Celtic report huge rise in revenue following Champions League return

Celtic's income in the first half of the season almost doubles compared to the previous year following their Champions League run.

Motherwell fail to challenge Carl McHugh red card

Motherwell do not follow through with manager Mark McGhee's stated intention to appeal against Carl McHugh's sending-off.

St Johnstone 2-5 Celtic: Hat-trick man Moussa Dembele happy to learn in Glasgow

Moussa Dembele brushes aside reports linking him with Chelsea as he celebrates his hat-trick in Celtic's 5-2 win over St Johnstone.

Jim Duffy's Morton target 'monumental' upset v Rangers in Scottish Cup

Morton boss Jim Duffy says his players will give Rangers "as uncomfortable a day as possible" in their Scottish Cup tie.

First image of possible Glasgow park over M8

A new picture suggests how the M8 in Glasgow city centre could look if it was covered by a rooftop garden.

Council tax freeze planned for Inverclyde

Inverclyde Council announces plans to keep basic council tax bills frozen, after the national council tax freeze ended this year.

Honorary degree for Apple boss Tim Cook from Glasgow University

Apple chief executive Tim Cook is to receive an honorary doctorate of science from the University of Glasgow.

Fewer cuts needed, says South Lanarkshire Council leader

The leader of South Lanarkshire Council wants to withdraw a number of proposals for possible cuts in local services.

Rangers administrators face £28.9m damages claim

The liquidators of Rangers Football Club plc take action for up to £28.9m against the company's former administrators.

Couple jailed over Paisley dangerous dog attacks

A couple in charge of a dog which attacked two women in separate incidents are jailed and banned from keeping dogs for 20 years.

Man denies 1999 'knife murder' in Coatbridge

A Scottish expat, extradited from Australia, has gone on trial for the murder of a man in Coatbridge 17 years ago.

Murdered soldier's family want apology over 'freedom fighters' tweet

The family of a Scottish soldier murdered by the IRA in 1971 calls for an apology from the SNP after a politician's "freedom fighte...

Glasgow primary bans after-school teacher conversations

Parents are told not to talk to teachers at a Glasgow primary school, when dropping off or collecting children.

Knife robber in Guy Fawkes mask jailed over Glasgow raid

A man who wore a Guy Fawkes mask while robbing a Glasgow shop at knifepoint is jailed for 40 months.

CCTV appeal after five fires at Clydebank property

Police release CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with five fires at a house in Clydebank.

Public transport fears of train racism victim Sanaa Shahid

A woman who was racially abused on a train has spoken of her apprehension about travelling on public transport in future.

Driver crashes through wall in Glasgow

A driver is being treated in hospital after his car left the road and struck a wall on Laurieston Road in Glasgow.

Man seriously ill after street stabbing in Wishaw

A man is in a "serious condition" in hospital with stab wounds after he was attacked by another man in Wishaw.

Guns found near Bearsden cemetery where Kevin Carroll buried

Guns and ammunition are discovered near an East Dunbartonshire cemetery where a gangland figure is buried.

Queen Street trains suspended due to trespassers

All rail services to and from Glasgow Queen Street are suspended due to trespassers on the line.

Police watchdog probe after man's death in Glasgow

A police watchdog is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a flat in Glasgow.

Wind energy to be created using lamp-posts

An IT company joins forces with a green technology firm to develop wind turbines which attach to lamp-posts.

Archaeological study of Dalry bypass begins

A team of archaeologists starts working across the A737 Dalry bypass site checking for artefacts.

Glasgow taxi driver banned for £80 three mile trip

A taxi driver who charged visitors to Glasgow £80 for a journey of less than three miles to a Beyonce concert is banned from operating for t...

Early support scheme helps reduce homelessness in Glasgow

A scheme which helps people before they reach a crisis has helped cut homeless applications in Glasgow, according to a report.

Sex attack on woman outside her Coatbridge home

A woman is attacked and indecently assaulted as she stands outside her house having a cigarette.