World's top cyclists take to Scotland's roads

The biggest outdoor event of the UCI Cycling World Championships takes place on Sunday with the Men's Elite Road Race.

Woman arrested after attempted murder of boy in Glasgow

The 16-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after the incident in Glasgow city centre.

Appeal after seagull shot in the wing with an arrow

The Scottish SPCA were unable to catch and help the bird as it could still fly despite its injury.

Scots swimmer breaks record for Oceans Seven challenge

Andy Donaldson is the first person to cross the world's seven most dangerous straits within a year.

Hull 802: Public asked to choose name for delayed ferry

The ship still being built at Ferguson shipyard has so far only been known as "Hull 802"

Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP loses seat after recall petition

A by-election will now be held after almost 12,000 of her constituents signed a recall petition.

Man in court charged with Greenock murder

The 46-year-old is also accused of attempted murder and threatening or abusive behaviour.

Rail warning after two teenagers electrocuted

Police say the boys suffered "horrific" injuries after separate incidents in Lanarkshire and Edinburgh.

NHS Lanarkshire staff reprimanded for sharing patient data

Staff at NHS Lanarkshire shared the personal data of patients via WhatsApp on more than 500 occasions.

Man jailed for waterboarding woman with kettle

Christopher Hanratty, 30, targeted Jean Lindsay, 50, at the property in Glasgow last September.

Appeal after girl, 12, sexually assaulted on Airdrie train

The British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident last week.

Ayrshire mansion built during pandemic must be demolished

Gareth Wilson failed to submit formal planning permission before starting work on the property.

Cycling star lost bike fear after partner's death

The World Cycling Championship in Glasgow will be emotionally wrought for Katie Archibald after partner Rab Wardell's death.

The Scot who helped build Oppenheimer's atom bomb

A number of British scientists were involved in the Manhattan Project including Sir Samuel Curran.

Teenager arrested over death of man in Castlemilk

Police received reports of a man with serious injuries in Castlemilk on Friday afternoon.

Glasgow scraps official Bonfire Night fireworks display

Organisers say they have no plans to stage the Glasgow Green event this year or in the future.

Kyle Zybilowicz 'murdered with knife and scissors' in flat

Darren McDade allegedly assaulted Kyle Zybilowicz in the tower block in Dumbreck, Glasgow.

Man dies in hospital following alleged murder bid in Paisley

Robert Fisher was attacked and critically injured in a flat in Paisley on Sunday.

Driver strikes could hit Irn-Bru supplies - union

AG Barr describes a 5% pay offer as "fair and competitive" and says it has contingency plans in place.

Scottish government approval for £500m hydro scheme

The proposed extension to the Hollow Mountain scheme needs UK government support before it can go ahead.

Driver charged with causing biker's death near Glencoe

The 52-year-old man has appeared in court after the death of a motorcyclist near Glencoe.

Regional airport recovery continues post-pandemic

Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd said its latest figures showed further improvement in passenger numbers.

Rhodes fires like being thrown into a disaster film - newly-weds

Up to 10,000 UK nationals are thought to be on the Greek island, which is being ravaged by wildfires.

Goodwillie: Glasgow United refuses to 'walk away' from rapist footballer

Rape Crisis Scotland says club has sent "clear message of disregard" to survivors of sexual violence.

Colette Law: Man charged over Spalding churchyard murder

The body of Colette Law, 26, was found in a tent in the grounds of a church in Spalding on 17 July.

Rhodes fires: Scots tourists sleep on street as blazes spread

One couple from Kilmarnock had to sleep on a mattress in the street after hotels on the Greek island were evacuated.

David Goodwillie: Glasgow United faces losing ground if it signs rapist

A council leader says it would be "outrageous" for any team to recruit ex-Scotland striker David Goodwillie.

Town celebrates Robert Burns' first book of poems

An Ayrshire town is celebrating the first book of poems from Scotland's national bard.

Men admit attempted murder that left dog shot dead

Dog walker Michelle Butler, 56, was caught in the crossfire and her pet died of shotgun injuries.

Amber Gibson murder trial witness says accused son was at home

Stephen Corrigan, 45, is alleged to have found 16-year-old Amber Gibson's body in Hamilton.

Rise in Scottish marriages is like 'post-war boom'

National Records of Scotland figures showed more than 30,000 couples got married last year.

Killer who bound and gagged disabled victim jailed for 18 years

Mark McConville jailed for a minimum of 18 years for suffocating William Duncan with a pillow in his home.

Glasgow Subway to close for two days to test new trains

SPT says its new trains need to complete 2,000 miles of fault-free running in the system.

'My daughter faces a day off school to get to a dentist'

Patients across the Cowal peninsula are scrambling to find an NHS dentist after their local practice was taken over.

SNP minister Elena Whitham apologises for leaked WhatsApp texts

Elena Whitham criticised and insulted some colleagues, describing another SNP minister as a "cold fish".

Murder victim's DNA found in bin at brother's home

Connor Gibson is accused of sexually assaulting and murdering his sister Amber in November 2021.

Glasgow bar re-instates Real Living Wage after dispute

Unite says employees at Glasgow bar and restaurant Brel have secured a higher hourly wage after it was lowered.

Woman, 77, dies three weeks after crash in Cumbernauld

Margaret Allan, 77, was critically injured when her car was involved in a collision in Cumbernauld.

Staff go on strike at munitions manufacturer in Beith

The GMB union claims the action at an MoD depot in North Ayrshire could threaten munitions supplies.

Oban Lifeboat rescues four clinging to upturned dinghy

The Oban lifeboat found the group hanging on with no lifejackets north of the isle of Lismore.

'Frightening' sex attack on woman in Glasgow city centre

Police say the lone 23-year-old was attacked on a footpath under the Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow.

Mary Monkman: Missing mum's family in plea for contact

Mary Monkman was last seen a month ago after driving over 100 miles from Cumbria to Ayrshire.

Martin Compston asked Humza Yousaf for co-star vaccine advice

The Line of Duty star asked Humza Yousaf for advice on getting a fellow actor a jab during the pandemic.

Kilmarnock kit pays tribute to inventor of penicillin

The world's first antibiotic was discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, who studied in the town.

Revamped Burrell Collection wins Museum of the Year

The Glasgow attraction secured the £120,000 Art Fund award - the largest museum prize in the world.

Homeless charity van fined for parking in Glasgow layby

Homeless Project Scotland says its vehicles had parked in the layby for three years without incident.

Amber Niven murder trial told bra footprint was forensic match

Accused Connor Gibson, 20, had his Adidas trainers seized from his home and analysed by scientists.

I Kissed a Boy star Dan Harry signs up for HIV vaccine trial

Dan Harry, from the UK's first gay dating show, is involved in tests which could eradicate the virus.

Family anger after no censure over Polmont prison deaths

The Health and Safety Executive says it will take no action over the deaths of two prisoners in 2018.

Man convicted of raping alleged murder victim Amber Niven

The sexual assault took place five months before 16-year-old Amber Niven was found dead in Hamilton.