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Experienced climber suffered life threatening bleed after falling at notorious chain walk
Jo Randall, an experienced boulderer, was tackling the the Elie Chain walk in Fife, when she plunged to the ground.
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Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crimeSarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
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Labour MP blasts 'coked-up yobbery' of far right protestors as she hits out at 'disaster' of asylum hotels
Immigration
EXCLUSIVE: Joani Reid said it is “hardly a surprise” that hundreds of unemployed young men roaming the streets would cause community tensions.
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Key member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years
Justice
US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.
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New Jeremy Corbyn party poses 'more of a threat' to Greens than Scottish Labour
Anas Sarwar
EXCLUSIVE: Sir John Curtice said Your Party could take votes off Scotland's most left wing parties.
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Children across Scotland are waiting years to access mental health services
Mental health
Freedom of information requests to NHS health boards found some young people waited more than 1000 days for support.
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Heartwarming moment Scot completes 'wheelchair marathon' pushing mum with Alzheimer's
Charity
Scott Martin ran and walked a total of 26.2 miles around his Ayrshire estate while pushing friends and his mum in a wheelchair, to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland.
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Discover how a small change on your next shop can help feed children this summer
Money
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Bad WeatherHurricane Milton batters Florida as Scots mum shares terrifying footage from hotel balcony
The Edinburgh mum is currently on holiday in Orlando after she flew to the US on Wednesday while a mass evacuation was taking place.
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Moment police board Ryanair plane after woman 'tries to open emergency exit' mid-flight
Ryanair
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Agadir, in Morocco, was forced to return to the UK after a woman allegedly tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight.
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Man arrested under terrorism act after police station 'stand off' in Edinburgh
Terrorism
Protestors said they were supporting a woman who had been 'summoned' to St Leonard's Police Station in Edinburgh after receiving a letter.
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Toddler 'wasn't himself' on holiday - then family got devastating diagnosis
Victoria Infirmary
Charlie Daly was on holiday with his family when they noticed he was withdrawn and then bruises began to appear on his skin.
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Scots hotel and theme park slam 'false' and 'defamatory' rumours they are housing illegal migrants
Immigration
The Alona Hotel and M&D's theme park's comments came after numerous posts were shared claiming asylum seekers were being moved into the Alona Hotel at Strathclyde Park in Motherwell and The Bellziehill Farm in nearby Bellshill.
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Celtic fan who stabbed partner in brutal domestic attack after Old Firm game jailed
Courts
Joseph Mulheron repeatedly beat Penny Anglim, strangled her and stabbed her with a knife and fork after an Old Firm match.
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Passenger killed in Fife crash named by police as tributes paid
Police Scotland
Ollie Nelson was travelling in a black Seat Leon which crashed on Sunday August 17.
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LifestyleRare 50p coin sells for over £160 - and there are many more hiding in pursesThe coin was involved in a furious bidding war over on eBay earlier on this month, and there are plenty more hiding out there in piggy banks and purses.
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'Explosive' found on Scots beach as bomb squad cordon off shoreline
Greenock
"The member of the public did exactly the right thing by calling 999 and asking for the Coastguard."
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'Fly-tipping' blazes reported at travellers site as Scots fire service slammed
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
"They should not be able to burn tons of debris, causing smoke and possible very harmful fumes."
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Immigration is a top priority for Scottish voters, poll suggests
Immigration
Some 21 per cent of Scots think immigration is one of the top three issues in the country.
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Six children taken to hospital in 'mass casualty' incident at beach
Coastguard
Emergency services descended on the scene after several children were seen in 'serious difficulty' in the sea off the slipway.
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Child racer in motocross crash airlifted for emergency surgery at Scots hospital
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
"Shortly after Seb passed us, I saw the flags raised to signal someone had crashed and I knew it must be him."
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Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance
NHS Scotland
Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.
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HistoryScottish cave 'housed a cannibal family of more than 40'
A cave located in South Ayrshire has a very dark legend attached to it and was apparently home to a large family of cannibals who would rob and murder passersby.
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Scottish News

JusticeKey member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.
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Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crime
Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
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Experienced climber suffered life threatening bleed after falling at notorious chain walk
RNLI
Jo Randall, an experienced boulderer, was tackling the the Elie Chain walk in Fife, when she plunged to the ground.
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Children across Scotland are waiting years to access mental health services
Mental health
Freedom of information requests to NHS health boards found some young people waited more than 1000 days for support.
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Heartwarming moment Scot completes 'wheelchair marathon' pushing mum with Alzheimer's
Charity
Scott Martin ran and walked a total of 26.2 miles around his Ayrshire estate while pushing friends and his mum in a wheelchair, to raise funds for Alzheimer Scotland.
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Politics

ImmigrationImmigration is a top priority for Scottish voters, poll suggests
Some 21 per cent of Scots think immigration is one of the top three issues in the country.
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Grieving family demand change as vital stroke treatment not available at night
Jackie Baillie
Anthony 'Tony' Bundy died aged 53 in June 2023 after it took 17 hours for him to receive thrombectomy surgery - a procedure not available in Scotland during the night.
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The Labour Government has failed to tackle the high cost of energy bills
Fuel bills
Writing in the Daily Record, First Minister John Swinney says people are going to struggle to afford their heating this winter.
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It is shocking that what time of day you suffer from stroke affects chances of survival
Health
Record View says one death is too many, but we must work hard to ensure that no one else has such a long wait for life-saving thrombectomy treatment.
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Pharmacist denies making blunder in Labour contest after referring to himself as party 'candidate'
Scottish Labour
EXCLUSIVE: A Labour source accused Mo Ameen of "arrogance" after campaign messages to members referred to him as Labour's "Glasgow Southside candidate".
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Health News

Health'Life-changing' 63p-a-day supplement for menopause helps women 'get back to their old self' The supplement supports women's health before, during and after menopause and helps to maintain hormonal regulation, energy levels and muscle function
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The common gaming habit that has 'terrifying' consequences for teeth
Gaming
People might not think their gaming habits will have such an adverse effect on their gnashers
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Paracetamol use in pregnancy 'may increase risk of autism and ADHD in children'
Pregnancy
Acetaminophen, an ingredient found in paracetamol, is important in treating maternal fever and pain
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Boots protein powder shoppers say 'takes away cravings and cuts bloating'
Health
The Selfish Give Me Plant Protein Powder is now available to buy from Boots and is made from pea, brown rice, and hemp protein
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Fresh Covid warning as new health risks found with certain people most at risk
Health
A new study has found that Covid may increase the risk of certain conditions by prematurely aging blood vessels.
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Crime

JusticeTeen tortured for weeks, eyes gouged out and scalp removed in UK's worst murderIn one of the most gruesome recorded murders to ever take place in the UK, a 17-year-old was tortured for weeks by her abusive partner, who gouged out her eyes and partially scalped her
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'Do not pay £2 delivery fee' online shopping warning as bank accounts emptied
Money worries
The exact reasons why that £2 charge might jeopardise your identity as the delivery scam spreads across the UK
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Meredith Kercher's family lawyer slams 'disrespectful' Amanda Knox after new series
Sex crime
Amanda Knox has executive-produced a new series based on her life and the aftermath of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, and the British student's family lawyer has hit out
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Man jailed after stabbing neighbour and 'hunting down police' with crossbow
Courts
The 55-year-old was later shot once by police in the stomach after refusing to put down the weapon when confronted by officers.
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Troubled son of Michelin star chef Marco Pierre White steals £1,500 worth of Jellycat toys
Courts
Marco Pierre White Jr has been involved in a spate of burglaries and a decade of trouble.
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Science & Technology

Tech deals'Well designed' Samsung Galaxy Watch7 shoppers 'love' almost £100 off on Amazon
It comes in cream, green, khaki, and silver.
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Drivers to remain on high alert as 'incredibly convincing' text scam hits UK
Financial crime
Drivers in the UK need to be on the lookout for a fake text scam that claims they need to pay a parking fine.
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UK households warned charging phones overnight is 'one of worst things' to do
Smartphones
Tech experts reveal leaving your phone charging overnight can actually drain your battery.
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Hospice nurse shares what dying people 'always see' days before death
Health
The healthcare professional says a lot of people may see something that brings them comfort before they die
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Free Galaxy Chromebook up for grabs in limited Samsung S25 Edge deal
Tech deals
A freebie has been rolled out as part of this handy tech deal
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Weird News

Supermarkets'My mum took snap of boy in shop mirror and was freaked out after looking at it'
A woman shared a photo of her two-year-old son in a supermarket trolley, but people on Reddit have been left utterly confused by the image after staring intently at it
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Thing you spot first in strange optical illusion shows if you're 'right or left-brained'
Instagram
Optical illusions are a fun way to pass the time, and they can also reveal certain things about how your brain works. Apparently, this one can show whether you're 'right-brained' or 'left-brained'
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'I'm a Harvard scientist and I have proof God exists'
Religion
Dr Willie Soon, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, has claimed that the universe is so finely tuned that it must have been created by a higher power
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Archaeologists' major breakthrough at 'site where Jesus turned water into wine'
Religion
In 2004, Israeli archaeologist Yardena Alexander made a discovery that could shed light on the exact moment Jesus performed his first miracle - turning water into wine
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Nasa scientist believes mystery planet is home to alien life in stunning breakthrough
Nasa
A NASA scientist has suggested there may be life in the seas of a dwarf planet saying astrobiologists are constantly "surprised" by the level of activity on the outer edges of our solar system.
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Business & Consumer

PrimarkPrimark shopper shares 'hidden secret' to getting free items - all you need to do is ask
People were impressed to find out about this hidden Primark hack which you can ask about when checking out
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Apple's latest iPad Air falls to record low price in £120 price cut
Amazon
The iPad Air M3 launched in March and is already more than £100 off as Amazon beats Apple and Argos prices.
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Giffgaff's 50p 'unlimited everything' deal is £180 off and rivals EE, O2 and Three
Mobile phones
Giffgaff has slashed £180 off its 'best ever' unlimited data, calls and texts plan.
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Apple fans race to buy £199 iPad reduced from £360 as 'limited' stock remains
Apple
Wowcher is offering more than £160 off an Apple iPad, but stock is quickly running out.
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Asda makes statement after Christmas products spotted on sale
Supermarkets
Pictures on social media appeared to show packets of Maltesers Mini Reindeers and Haribo Merry Mix on display at the supermarket at the end of July, some five months before Christmas.
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GoogleEveryone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scamTech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini
Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crime
Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
Teen girl charged after reportedly seen with bladed weapon on Scots street
Police Scotland
Police Scotland were called to the incident in Dundee on Saturday.
Son who collapsed in seizure on street offered 'remote consultation' instead of ambulance
NHS Scotland
Martin Logan accused the Scottish Ambulance Service call handler of 'just reading off a menu' after his son Gregor hit his head when having a tonic-clonic seizure.
Scotland to be battered by '590-mile wall of rain' as Hurricane Erin draws in
Weather
Scots are being told to say goodbye to their summer clothes as the last week of August is set be a washout.
CourtsToddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mumWARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme
'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'
Justice
Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang
Lanarkshire
The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.
Five police detectives arrested in 'worst scandal' since Wayne Couzens case
Justice
The alleged plot to suppress a complaint of sexual assault by a policewoman against a senior officer is said to be the 'worst scandal' since the Wayne Couzens case
Key member of notorious hacking gang 'led by young Scots cyber criminal' jailed for 10 years
Justice
US prosecutors claim Noah Urban was working with Tyler Buchanan, from Dundee, and others when he stole cryptocurrency in one of the most sophisticated hacking scams the country has seen.
AmazonAmazon's 'time saver' robot vacuum hailed a 'game changer' and now 63% offThe Lefant M210P Robot Vacuum Cleaner has been reduced by £150, with shoppers saying it 'far exceeded' their expectations
Everyone with a Gmail account issued 'red alert' over new AI scam
Google
Tech experts have explained how a new sophisticated scam using artificial intelligence is targeting 1.8billion Gmail accounts using Google's own AI model, Gemini
Lego Game Boy unveiled with pre-orders now live - but some point out 'disappointing' flaw
Gaming
Fans have reacted excitedly to the drop but others have pointed out an aspect of the Game Boy that "stinks"
The Scottish island village with 'dramatic landscapes' where Donald Trump’s mum was born
Discover Scotland
US President Donald Trump will visit Scotland later this month, returning to his mother's homeland.
Mum raped by best friend's husband as children slept upstairs
Sex crime
Sarah Glen, 39, was raped by evil David Devine, 44, at his home in Busby, East Renfrewshire, in December 2022.
Celtic FCMarcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca callThe 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services
Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum
Courts
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme
'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'
Justice
Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Beat the Street returns for six weeks to Rutherglen and Cambuslang
Lanarkshire
The aim of the free game is to score points and win prizes for walking, running, cycling and scooting as far as possible.
Unseen Aaron Hickey summit before Scotland recall revealed after Brentford injury hell
Aaron Hickey
The full-back has been sidelined for almost two years but has returned to the international set-up