Child homelessness in Scotland hits new record high

More than 9,500 children were assessed as being homeless as of March this year.

Duke of Wellington: Is the statue's new hat a parting gift from Banksy?

The new cone which appeared after the closure of Banksy's popular exhibit has left people speculating.

Wilko: Redundancies suspended while rescue bids considered

The GMB union says the retailer and its 12,500 workforce 'are not out of the woods yet'.

Child victims to get support in first Bairns Hoose

It will allow victims and witnesses to give pre-recorded evidence, without needing to go to court.

Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Port Glasgow school

Six appliances and around 30 firefighters attended the scene in Port Glasgow.

Nick Ray: Kayaker inspires hope with journey around Scotland

Mental health blogger Nick Ray has been aided by an army of social media followers on his year-long trip.

Wilko: New bid emerges for stricken retail chain

A private equity firm makes a £90m bid for the business and pledges to retain all jobs for two years.

Banksy exhibition in Glasgow attracts record crowds

The solo show by graffiti artist Banksy in Glasgow was his first in 14 years and drew 180,000 visitors.

'Hero' ex-police dog needs quiet home to calm anxiety

Remo's career ended after a suspect on the run beat him with a metal pole in Kilwinning.

Rutherglen by-election: Alba decides not to contest seat

The party, led by Alex Salmond, has previously called for a single pro-independence candidate.

Man arrested over sex assaults in Paisley

The alleged attacks on a 14-year-old girl and a 22-year-old woman took place four hours apart.

Gang jailed after abducting and torturing man in Glasgow

The victim was kept in a cupboard without food or water and attempts were made to chop off his toe.

Man, 42, arrested over bus crash death

A man has been arrested over the death of bus driver Gordon Stirling in East Ayrshire, police have said.

Protests over police and fire funding plans

Firefighters and police officers from across Scotland have protested over budget cuts and pay talks.

Ayr Ice Rink could be saved from closure with new offer

Scottish Curling and community group Glasgow Ice Centre have tabled a joint bid to buy Ayr Ice Rink.

Man, 23, charged over fatal crash on A78 near Inverkip

David Horn, 59, from Wemyss Bay, died in hospital following the crash on the A78 near Inverkip.

Drivers face tougher sentences for killing pedestrians

Deaths of cyclists and other vulnerable road users could also incur longer sentences under new guidelines.

Man charged over HGV crash that killed cyclist in Glasgow

Emma Burke Newman, 22, from Paris was cycling in Glasgow city centre before the crash in January.

Fire in former Carnbooth House hotel was started deliberately

Carnbooth House on the outskirts of Glasgow was destroyed by the blaze last Thursday.

Arran boat monitoring to research effect on marine life

Edinburgh scientists are hoping to lower the climate impact of boat traffic in Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran.

Scottish drug deaths drop to lowest level for five years

Annual figures show a drop in drug deaths but Scotland continues to have the worst rate in Europe.

Glasgow council spends £100,000 to hire LEZ-compliant vehicles

Glasgow City Council has also been fined for breaching its own clean-air scheme, figures reveal.

Citizens Theatre statues returned to rooftop

The statues are restored and returned to the roof as part of restoration work on the Glasgow theatre.

Pair guilty of abducting man and stripping him naked in graveyard

Two men are found guilty of abducting and attempting to murder Keeron McCaffery.

The Glasgow school where qualifications are life-changing

East Park specialist school in Glasgow is celebrating record success for its pupils in their Nat 1s.

Kilmarnock 1-0 Celtic: Holders lose grip on Viaplay Cup after Brendan Rodgers first cup defeat

Kilmarnock battle to an impressive 1-0 Viaplay Cup win over holders Celtic, inflicting a first cup loss for the Glasgow club under Brendan R...

Jason Leitch concerned about winter amid Covid upswing

Scotland's national director urges eligible people to get vaccinated when the programme starts.

Pipe band world champions 2023 crowned in Glasgow

Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia pipe band won the world title at the Glasgow Green Event.

Glasgow Subway closed on Sunday for new train tests

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

Musicians compete in World Pipe Band Championships

Pipers from 15 countries are competing for glory on the final day of the event at Glasgow Green.

Rangers 2-1 Greenock Morton: Michael Beale's side make hard work of visitors

Much-changed Rangers make hard work of dispatching second-tier Greenock Morton to book a Viaplay Cup quarter-final place for an eighth strai...

Fears raised over community health worker cuts

A Glasgow GP says the service, which is set to be reduced by a third, provides a "lifeline to patients".

Body of man found after fire breaks out in flat

Police Scotland say the alarm was raised at a top floor property in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Friday.

Men jailed for shotgun murder bid that killed pet dog

A dog walker was caught in the crossfire in the attack in Dullatur, Cumbernauld, in January 2020.

Allma Construction collapses with the loss of 180 jobs

Allma Construction in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, has blamed a downturn in the housing sector.

Historic Carnbooth House hotel in Glasgow destroyed by fire

Ten fire engines were sent to the site of the abandoned Carnbooth House hotel in Glasgow.

Glasgow charity hands out sleeping bags as rough sleeping rises

A charity says rough sleeping numbers are close to pre-pandemic levels in Scotland's largest city.

Call made to Scots to 'adopt' a classic red phone box

Communities are being encouraged to adopt and adapt more than 160 traditional red phone boxes.

Woman says 'yes' after spotting proposal on Barra beach

Bridget Byrne saw her boyfriend Stephen McCann's proposal as their flight came in to land on Barra beach.

Disabled people choosing between 'heating and breathing'

A new report says the cost of living crisis is forcing disabled people in Scotland to make "stark choices".

Coatbridge school leads tributes to teen after SWG3 drug death

Marcus Dick and another 18-year-old died after attending a DJ set at the Glasgow venue on Saturday.

The boy who launched a diabetes charity during lockdown

Lochlan Murdoch, who has Type 1 diabetes, was just 11 when he set up his own charity in lockdown.

Former BBC employee died after being hit by bus in Blanefield

Alistair Boath, 64, died after he was struck by a bus he had just got off in Blanefield, near Glasgow.

Number of Glasgow low emission zone fines doubles

The first full month of Glasgow's new low emission zone saw nearly 6,000 penalty notices issued.

Unemployment rate across Scotland rises to 4%

Data from the Office For National statistics reveals the figure is up 0.9% on the previous three months.

Booking.com owes hosts in Scotland thousands in room payments

Scottish hosts say they have not been paid by the website for months and are considering legal action.

BMX is 'really fun' says six-year-old Scots champion

Ellie, from East Dunbartonshire, is a BMX champion and counted as an "expert" in her age group.

Celtic player Alexandro Bernabei fined for drink driving

Argentine defender Alexandro Bernabei was found to be twice over the legal limit in Glasgow.

UCI: Call to seize opportunity after cycling championships

UCI Cycling World Championships organisers say Scotland must build on its success to get more people on bikes.

Two teenagers die after attending DJ set at SWG3 in Glasgow

Police are investigating whether drugs played a role and whether the deaths are linked.