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The making of Glasgow’s newest mural as street artists recreate McTominay’s iconic overhead kick
Alex Coyle, better known as Alko on Instagram, has described the process of painting Scotland's triumphant overhead kick from Scott McTominay – even though he missed the moment on the day.
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Scottish Government to announce grooming gang inquiry
The Scottish Government is set to announce a public inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland, The Herald understands.
Cambuslang restaurant in need of 'refurbishment' up for auction
The two-storey premises, which also had a function suite, was previously purchased in 2018 for £600,000 but is now in need of refurbishment and upgrading.
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Crowds will once again go potty for major celebration of ceramics at Scone Palace
From humble beginnings at a Perth cattle market, Potfest Scotland now features the work of around 100 ceramics artists, with the three-day June showcase firmly established on the Scottish arts festival calendar.
Revealed: Scottish economy performed better than UK
The economy in Scotland outperformed the UK as a whole, the GDP figures reveal today
'Sport charity turned my life around - Commonwealth Games boost will help others'
Billie Fitzpatrick was struggling in her personal life - until she found an outlet
Seventh Aberdeenshire councillor defects to Farage's party over 'child poverty'
Alan Simpson Buchan, who previously sat as an independent, announced he had joined the right-wing party, STV News reports.
Police officers to give evidence remotely at Glasgow asylum seeker shooting inquiry
Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, was shot dead by police after he stabbed six people at the Park Inn Hotel in June 2020.
Scots cancer patients from deprived areas are 80% more likely to die as stats show stark inequalities
Research from a cancer charity has found that cancer rates are projected to increase by 16% by 2040
Ryanair launches two new routes from Scottish airport
Ryanair has launched its Summer 2026 schedule at Glasgow with eight routes, including two new routes to London Stansted and Warsaw Modlin.
Tributes paid to 'true legend' in local taxi trade who has passed away
CD Cars Larkhall has announced the death of founder Crawford Paterson, describing him as a true legend as tributes pour in.
Banned food you're not allowed to bring with you to UK airports - full list
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has issued a warning to Brits travelling back from abroad
Scotland’s benefits bill surges as watchdog warns of hard choices for next government
Scotland’s benefits spending has risen nearly four times faster than the rest of the budget, the Scottish Fiscal Commission has warned, raising fresh questions ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election about tax, public sector pay, and how ministers will fund climate and child poverty pledges.
Sir Chris Hoy 'very excited' for Glasgow return ahead of cancer charity cycle ride
This year's Tour de 4, which will support five major UK cancer charities, takes place on Sunday September 6, with registration for the event opening in March.
Maternity Services: Do they deliver? All stories from our latest investigation
The Herald launches a four-day investigation into Scotland’s maternity services, examining safety, staffing pressures and access to care nationwide.
Works by Scottish-born painter unseen for generations sold at auction
One of the largest independent auction houses in the UK has announced the completion of two dedicated estate auctions celebrating the life and work of Scottish-born, Cornwall/Newlyn School painter George Sherwood Hunter.
'Wee soul' cat wandering Port Glasgow for two years finally taken into Scottish SPCA care
The male ragdoll is well known to locals, with many saying they're glad he's finally safe and warm.
'Valuable' Glasgow hotel site with room for 276 bedrooms goes up for sale for £4m
Planning permission is in place to turn the former Royal Bank of Scotland building, near Glasgow Queen Street Station, into a hotel
Glasgow drivers urged to avoid area as temporary lights installed on busy road
Emergency Scottish Water works cause delays on Glasgow's Clarkston Road at Struan Road junction. Temporary traffic signals in place; drivers advised to avoid area.
Major city centre roads to shut overnight as key route narrowed for weeks
Ingram Street and Queen Street in Glasgow will face overnight closures and lane narrowing for footway upgrades from March 1 to March 19, 2026.