1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (287+ words) Child killer Jon Venables is set to have his latest bid for freedom heard by the Parole Board. The 43-year-old, who tortured and murdered two-year-old James Bulger in 1993, will have his case heard by parole chiefs at an oral hearing…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago   (514+ words) Anti-poverty campaigners have said Shona Robison's budget presents a "missed opportunity" to seriously tackle child poverty. The Finance Secretary announced plans to increase the Scottish Child Payment and for breakfast clubs in every primary school. The payment will go up…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago   (741+ words) A Russian ship captain has gone on trial over the "entirely avoidable" death of one of his crew in a collision with an oil tanker anchored near the Humber Estuary, a court has heard. Captain Vladimir Motin, 59, was on sole…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago   (405+ words) Changes to the agreed use of land being sold at Kenmuir Road to Carmyle Developers for "1.45 million is expected to be approved later this week. It comes as the proposed purchaser, Carmyle Developments Limited (CDL), waits for its planning application, submitted…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (259+ words) NHS Lanarkshire has appointed a new director to lead research and innovation. Professor W Gordon "Gordie" Mackay began as Director of Research, Innovation and Academic Partnerships on January 5. He said: "I'm delighted to work in NHS Lanarkshire and join a…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (234+ words) An English singer whose music has been backed by the likes of Elton John is set to bring her "sumptuous melody-driven music" to Glasgow. Dorest-born Olive Jones recently released her new single "Kingdom" from her upcoming album 'For Mary', and…...

8+ hour, 51+ min ago   (563+ words) Construction of the new Paisley Grammar School is "on time" and "on budget" as Renfrewshire Council issues its latest update on the major project. The local authority has confirmed the job is still scheduled to be finished by this summer,…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago   (303+ words) Homeless families in Glasgow have been given a positive start to the new year by settling into new homes. Families across the Central Belt who have been homeless or stuck in temporary accommodation have now moved into permanent housing, with…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago   (311+ words) A legendary heavy metal band fronted by an ex-bandmate of Ozzy Osbourne's are set to play a huge gig in Glasgow after a four-year hiatus. Black Label Society will be playing at the O2 Academy in the Gorbals after announcing their…...

9+ hour, 36+ min ago   (374+ words) A glowing sunrise yoga class is coming to Glasgow's skyline this month. VEGA, the penthouse bar above YOTEL on Argyle Street, will host a free mood-boosting yoga session on January 19, to help lift spirits on Blue Monday. The 45-minute session…...