Glasgow council to pay £1.3m to man abused by foster carer

The man will receive the money from Glasgow City Council after being abused as child over five years.

Police appeal for help tracing missing man Ross Wright

People are urged not to approach Ross Wright if they see him, but to contact police straight away.

Home demolished following Ayr explosion

Thirty five properties remain cordoned off following the blast in Gorse Park, Kincaidston, on Monday.

Man dies in Crete while trying to save grandsons

The 60-year-old was trying to prevent the boys, aged seven and 10, from being swept out to sea.

Unboxed: Oil rig in lido to form part of UK-wide arts event

The decommissioned North Sea platform will relocate to Weston-super-Mare as part of 2022's Unboxed.

The day a Scottish shopping street exploded

Fifty years ago, a row of shops exploded killing 22 people and injuring more than 100, mostly women.

Police Scotland investigate reports of spiking by injection

One woman student tells BBC Scotland that she believes she was spiked by a needle while on a night out.

COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.

Timothy Chiwaula: Friends appeal for help to find missing student

Timothy Chiwaula, 23, has been missing from his Glasgow home since last week.

Investigations continue into cause of Ayr explosion

Dozens of residents from a housing estate in Ayr spend a second night out of their homes following the blast.

'I'm worried how my business will fare with COP26'

A Glasgow shopowner says he's excited about the summit but concerned about protests and road closures.

Teenager in court over Glasgow railway station murder charge

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Justin McLaughlin in Glasgow.

I created 'blether boxes' to help my grieving sister

Gaby Williamson came up with the idea for the boxes of toys and books after her father died from cancer.

Covid in Scotland: Face mask rules to remain in Scottish schools

It means secondary pupils must continue to cover their faces even when seated in the classroom.

William Leiper: Man charged after body found in Glasgow park

William Leiper's body was discovered in Househill Park in the Pollok area of the city on 4 August.

Family of four seriously injured in Ayr explosion

Police say two adults and two boys are being treated at three Glasgow hospitals following the blast at a housing estate.

Woman abused girl to make money from paedophiles

The 27-year-old, who distributed indecent images of her victim and other children, has been jailed for six years.

John Kerry says Glasgow COP26 is the 'last best hope for the world'

US climate envoy John Kerry says to avoid the worst consequences of climate change decisions have to be made now.

Glasgow bin workers confirm strike during COP26

The GMB union says members working for Glasgow City Council's cleansing service will strike from 1 November.

Emergency crews attend explosion in Ayr housing estate

Pictures from the scene in Ayrshire suggest at least one house has been destroyed by the blast.

River Clyde military police rescue seal hurt by drinks can

Ministry of Defence marine police officers freed a seal from a can after it got stuck there more than a week ago in Belfast.

Death threat MP says social media abuse must stop

Carol Monaghan blamed social media for intensifying the problem and "emboldening" people to make threats.

Scottish climate expert Jim Skea warns 'clock is ticking'

Professor Jim Skea has called on world leaders to "step up to the plate" at the COP26 summit.

Boy, 16, arrested over Glasgow train station murder

The teenager has been arrested over the murder of Justin McLaughlin, 14, in Glasgow on Saturday.

Does a climate summit need 25,000 people?

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit.

Covid in Scotland: Vaccine passport scheme enforceable by law

Nightclubs and large events can only allow entry to people who can show they have had two Covid jabs.

Murder inquiry after boy, 14, stabbed to death at Glasgow railway station

Justin McLaughlin was found seriously injured at High Street station in Glasgow on Saturday.

COP26: Strikes and closures during Glasgow climate summit

What will the impact be on Glasgow, during talks that could bring major changes to lives across the world?

Teenage boy seriously injured at Glasgow railway station

High Street station and the road outside were closed to allow emergency services access.

COP26: Barack Obama to attend climate change summit in Glasgow

The former US president is expected to meet young climate activists during his visit to the UN conference.

COP26: How will road closures affect Glasgow?

Travel in Glasgow will be "significantly impacted" by road closures, congestion and demonstrations during the summit.

Man, 36, dies after crash involving HGV in New Cumnock

The A76 was closed for five hours after the fatal collision in New Cumnock on Thursday afternoon.

Plane in emergency Prestwick Airport landing over faulty oven

The KLM flight to Canada was forced to divert to Prestwick airport after smoke filled the cabin.

Man admits raping and murdering Glasgow pensioner

A judge said Esther Brown, 67, was the defenceless victim of Jason Graham's "utter brutality".

Military drafted in to under-pressure NHS boards in Scotland

Personnel will be sent to NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Borders to relieve "significant pressure" ahead of the winter period.

Scotland's Unesco Trail promises 'cultural journey'

Scotland's Unesco Trail will take visitors on a virtual tour across the organisation's 13 sites.

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper strike confirmed during COP26

The RMT says its ScotRail members will strike for the entire duration of the climate summit in Glasgow.

COP26: Protesters who block major roads 'will be moved' by police

Police said even if climate summit protests are peaceful they can be unlawful and "very unsafe".

Covid in Scotland: Royal Alexandra Hospital restricts visiting

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde issued an 'urgent' notice for the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.

Covid: Will Scotland's teenagers buck the vaccination trend?

Fast progress is currently being made vaccinating the 12-15 age group in Scotland.

The tattoo artist covering the scars of self-harm

Tattooist John Paterson is using his inking skills to make people more confident in their skin.

COP26: Cruise ship arrives on River Clyde to accommodate delegates

About 2,000 people will stay on two vessels berthed in the River Clyde during the climate change summit.

Death of Dalry man in random attack treated as murder

Police are treating the death of 23-year-old Sean McKay, from Ayrshire, as murder.

Arrest made as hit-and-run victim named

A man has been arrested following the death of Jimmy Harris, 61, who was hit by a vehicle in Argyll.

Man dies after being attacked 'for no reason' in Dalry street

Police believe the man was the victim of a random attack as he walked along a street in Ayrshire.

Man charged following attempted murder at Glasgow bus stop

He was charged after a 60-year-old man was left with serious injuries after an incident in Glasgow.

Woman, 85, dies after car crashes into building in Irvine

The pensioner was taken to hospital after the crash in Irvine last week but died three days later.

I had no cancer symptoms but a smear saved my life

Laura McAdam shares her story as part of new government campaign to boost the uptake of smear tests.

Artwork of 77 concrete crosses unveiled at Glasgow church

Each cross represents the diversity of people who attend the church in Glasgow's Sighthill.

Man arrested at airport over cocaine conspiracy

The 45-year-old, from Irvine, was detained at Glasgow Prestwick as he stepped off a flight from Spain.