BBC Scotland urged to investigate after murder trial witness fled over documentary 'pressure'

A teaser image has been released ahead of a brand new factual series dropping next month on BBC Scotland and iPlayer which has been described as a "real-life version of US legal drama suits" swapping Hollywood for the streets of Glasgow.

Police have been called to a school amid a protest from parents and pupils over the strict rules, which have been likened to prison. The rally was sparked after parents kicked off about the "harsh" punishments at Camborne Science and International Academy, with some claiming their children were punished for things such as being a couple of minutes late or even yawning.

A grieving couple whose 11-day-old daughter died after picking up an infection in the Royal Hospital for Children six years ago have “waited too long for answers”.

The BBC has teased first-look pictures of the return of hit drama Vigil, which is set to return for a second season later this year. The thriller stars Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie as Detective Chief Inspector Amy Silva and Detective Sergeant Kirsten Longacre respectively.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty has explained the real reason she wasn't hosting the morning show last week after fans began speculating why royal correspondent Sarah Campbell joined co-host Charlie Stayt on the red sofa instead.

A charity has accused the Scottish Government of deliberately neglecting social housing after the number of local authority new builds completed dropped by 23 per cent in a year.

A major recovery mission has been launched after the body of a 19ft Minke whale washed up on a beach in North Berwick. Members of the public have been urged to keep their distance after it washed up onto rocks at East Beach on Thursday evening.

Police have been given more time to question a 65-year-old suspected of murdering a man who is missing from Blackpool. Edward Forrester, who goes by the name Eddie, was last seen a week ago.

Kourtney Kardashian and husband Travis Barker's "urgent family matter" has apparently been resolved. Last Friday (September 1), Blink-182 drummer Travis, 47, was forced to return home to America so that he could be there for his pregnant wife Kourtney, 44, who was hospitalised under mystery circumstances.

A third man has been arrested and charged over the death of Falkirk woman Amy Rose Wilson.

A mum and five children shared one hotel room for nearly two months due to Scotland’s shameful housing shortage.

Now the new school term has started, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account to save up to £2,000 per child on their annual childcare bills. Families can use their Tax-Free Childcare account to pay for any approved childcare including holiday, breakfast and after school clubs, childminders and nurseries.

The Traitors has begun filming for the second series after their hugely successful first season.

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Falkirk woman Amy Rose Wilson.

Officers believe that a wanted man may have fled to Scotland to avoid being taken back to prison.

A man charged with the murder of a Scottish woman whose body was found in a tent has appeared in court.

Green MP Caroline Lucas has urged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to amend current rules around the Cold Weather Payment structure for this winter, so that £25 would be provided every time extreme cold weather is forecast for the following day. A payment of £25 is currently made only when temperatures are recorded or forecast to be zero degrees Celsius, or below, for seven consecutive days.

Dame Judi Dench has switched the big screen for the small screen as she joins Countryfile for a special episode airing next week.The Oscar-winning actress, 88, will be co-hosting the episode, which will broadcast from the Scottish Highlands, with Charlotte Smith and Strictly Come Dancing winner Hamza Yassin. Her surprise appearance was announced at the end of this week's episode when hosts Sean Fletcher and Matt Baker shared a teaser for next week's episode.They told viewers: "Join us next week for something rather special as we welcome acting royalty in Dame Judi Dench, who'll be guest editing the show." The first look at the episode saw the Victoria & Abdul star discuss her love of Scotland, as she said: "I would say, actually, that my spiritual home is Scotland, simply because I just feel comfortable here." Sean and Matt shared that the episode will be a "rather special one" and the news comes just weeks after Dame Judi opened up about how she had no plans to retire anytime soon. Her decision to continue working comes despite the difficulties she’s having learning lines because of her degenerative eye condition which has left her barely able to see.

A third man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged attempted murder at a Glasgow shop.

Lee Johnson issued a bullish response to questions over his Hibs future, insisting he believes he can and will be allowed to turn things round.