I'm being 'kind-napped' on the road to Rome

Geraldine McFaul is walking from Glasgow to Rome, fuelled by the kindness of strangers.

UCI cycling: ‘I’ve had the best time and even led a conga’

The UCI World Championships have been boosted by a cheery troop of volunteers in Glasgow.

World's top women cyclists race on Scotland's roads

It is the final event of the UCI Cycling World Championships which have been held across Scotland.

Glasgow seeks £36m for future of People's Palace museum

The museum and Winter Gardens glasshouse has suffered a series of structural and safety issues.

Roads closed as cycling event reaches final stages

A nine-mile circuit in Glasgow city centre will be traffic-free again for races over the weekend.

Incredible photos of 'wee beasties' in Glasgow park

How lockdown helped David Hamilton discover his love for macro photography in a local park.

Seventeen sets of twins to start schools in Inverclyde

The new intake of primary one pairs in so-called "Twinverclyde" is the second highest on record.

Climate change update for British sign language

Hundreds of key environmental science terms added to the British Sign Language dictionary.

Scottish towns fear 'terrible loss' of Wilko stores

Locals have shared their concerns for workers as 10 Scots outlets face the threat of being shut down.

Two Doors Down creator Simon Carlyle dies aged 48

BBC bosses pay tribute to the comedy writer who helped create the popular BBC One series.

Cycling World Championships 2023: Emma Finucane claims first major title with gold in women's sprint

Great Britain's Emma Finucane claims her first major title with gold in the women's sprint at the Cycling World Championships in Gla...

The Comet: Wreckage of rare steamship given protected status

Built in Port Glasgow, the Comet was Europe's first commercial steamship and it wrecked in 1820.

Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

Woman accused of attempting to murder 16-year-old in Glasgow

The teenager was left seriously injured after the incident near a shopping centre in Glasgow.

Man jailed for raping Amber Gibson months before her murder

The rape took place five months before the teenager was sexually assaulted and killed by her brother.

Police treated after hazardous material found in Glasgow flat

Emergency services staff became unwell following an incident in the east end of Glasgow.

Ex-detective issues cold case plea to catch his mum's killer

Ann Heron, from Glasgow, was found murdered in her Durham home in 1990 but her killer has never been caught.

Homes evacuated after hazardous substances alert

Police and emergency services are currently in attendance at a flat in Shettleston, Glasgow.

Glasgow City Council reject asylum seeker barge request

The council says it has turned down UK government plans to dock a barge for asylum seekers in the city.

Rangers face PSV or Sturm Graz if they beat Servette

Rangers will face PSV Eindhoven or Sturm Graz to reach the Champions League group stage if they progress against Servette.

Education staff vote to strike in 10 council areas

Unite members will take industrial action when schools return after the summer break.

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.