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The party takes place at the Barrowlands on the 6th of July to mark the end of the 12 year battle for women working for the city council to be paid the same as their male colleagues.
Most of the settlements have now been reached and Heart met up with some of the group organising the celebration.
A 16-year-old boy has been found guilty after the jury returned unanimous verdicts for his charge of abducting, raping and murdering the 6-year-old.
It happened last July while she was on holiday visiting her Dad and grandparents in Rothesay on the Isle of Bute.
Some details in this report may be distressing for some.
The double Olympic and Wimbledon champion has revealed plans to retire because of ongoing problems with his hip. The former top ranked player wants to end his career at SW19, but admits next week's Australian Open could be his last competition. Former players and fans around the world have been sending messages of support. Heart's Phil McDonald visited Andy's hometown of Dunblane to get reaction.
On the 21st of December 1988, Pan Am flight 103 - en route from Heathrow to New York - blew up over the Borders town of Lockerbie.
All 259 people on board were killed, along with 11 people on the ground.
It remains the worst act of terrorism on UK soil.
Corrie Martin has this special report for Heart.
On the 21st of December 1988, Pan Am flight 103 - en route from Heathrow to New York - blew up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie.
Passengers and crew plunged 30-thousand feet with the wreckage.
All 259 people on board were killed, along with 11 people on the ground.
It remains the worst act of terrorism on UK soil.
On the 30th anniversary, Corrie Martin has this report:
There are now just 100 days to go before the UK leaves the European Union.
Fears are growing about a possible no-deal Brexit ahead of the 29th of March next year.
Heart's Derek Ferguson has been gauging reaction from both leave and remain voters...
On the 5th anniversary of the Clutha disaster, Heart's been speaking to survivors who say they aren't holding out much hope for answers from the Fatal Accident Inquiry.
10 people died when a helicopter came through the roof of the pub on a busy Friday night on the 29th of November 2013.
Among the crowds were a group of old friends who gathered there every last weekend of the month.
They lost one of their number when Joe Cusker passed away two weeks after the accident.
Danny Docherty and John Robson have been talking to Heart's Fiona Winchester in their new local:
On World Mental Health Day, a Scottish mum is urging young men to speak out about mental health, after her son took his own life.
31 year old Stephen McDougall died in London earlier this year.
His mum Alison has told Heart she hopes telling his story will help others.
If you need help or advice you can call the Samaritans on 116 123.
With the rising prospect of a 'no deal' Brexit, Heart's Derek Ferguson visits one of the most isolated communities in the UK to meet a man who fears people could die if food and medicine supplies are disrupted. Howard Hardiman lives on Sanday; one of the Orkney Islands and home to around 500 people. He's started stockpiling supplies and plans to grow more of his own food to cope with the potential negative impact of crashing out of the EU without a deal.
On the 2nd anniversary of Scottish serviceman Corrie McKeague's disappearance, Heart's been looking at what life is like for people who've had a loved one go missing.
Donna Davidson's brother Sandy disappeared in Irvine more than 40 years ago, when he was 3 years old.
She's been speaking to Heart's Derek Ferguson.
Heavy rain and gusting winds are battering part of America's east coast as Hurricane Florence edges closer.
North and South Carolina are bearing the brunt, with as many as 10 million people in a potential disaster area.
Veronica Morton is originally from Hamilton but lives in the city of Wilmington. She's been speaking to Heart's Rebecca Cook.
The First Minister's urging people to be respectful, after Alex Salmond's resignation from the SNP.
The former leader says he wants to stop the party being attacked by the opposition following allegations of sexual misconduct against him - which he denies.
Nicola Sturgeon's given her reaction to Heart's Derek Ferguson.
Scotland's air ambulance is now making almost 4 thousand trips a year.
The service flies across the country saving lives and transporting patients from remote communities.
It is the only government funded air ambulance in the whole of the UK.
Heart is shining a spotlight on the fleet of two helicopters and two small planes as the NHS celebrates its 70th birthday.
The air ambulance service has bases in Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness. The charity-run air ambulance is located in Perth.
Our reporter Connor GIllies took to the skies to spend the day with the crew on board.
We're looking at some of the landmark medical developments which happened during the time of the NHS.
In 1974, a system was created to simplify treatment for patients with a brain injury.
It's known as the Glasgow Coma Scale - because of where it was invented - and it went on to be used around the world.
Rebecca Cook has more on this:
Heart's Connor Gillies chats to The Script about performing for a Scottish crowd, and how their trip to a Glasgow bar to watch an England game went.
Heart's Derek Ferguson catches up with James Bay ahead of his performance on day one of TRNSMT festival to find out why he loves playing in Scotland.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has met with the family of a Dunblane shooting victim after they visited Florida to support relatives of the Parkland tragedy.
Alison Crozier and her son Jack - who lost their five-year-old daughter and sister Emma in the 1996 primary school massacre, in which 16 children and their teacher were killed - were invited to Holyrood on Wednesday.
The pair travelled to the US with radio station LBC in March where they spoke about the impact of Emma's death, and the successful Snowdrop campaign which led to a ban on private handgun ownership in the UK.
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas School have demanded tougher gun laws in the US after 17 people were killed in the shooting on February 14.
Children at Gartconner Primary have been holding a Prince and Princess party to mark Harry and Meghan's big day.
With days to go until the royal wedding, 1,200 members of the public are making their final preparations to attend the big day.
Prince Harry and Meghan wanted people to feel part of the celebrations by inviting those who have served their communities to enjoy the celebrations in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Robert Moran - a former provost of Inverclyde - is one of them. He's been speaking to Heart's Derek Ferguson:
The brother of missing singer Scott Hutchison has spoken to Heart about feeling "helpless" as the search continues.
Grant Hutchison, who's in Frightened Rabbit with Scott, says his brother's phone is with police after he disappeared from the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry early this morning.
He also describes Scott as being in a very fragile state.
It's a milestone very few people reach, but a couple from Ayrshire are celebrating 75 years of marriage.
Bill and Ina Laidlaw tied the knot in 1943 when she was 18 and he was 17.
They first met, aged 11, in a fish and chip shop in Kilbirnie.
Heart's Corrie Martin - who happens to be their granddaughter - has been chatting to them about their diamond anniversary...
A man who was abused by a priest when he was just five says he's 'appalled' by a letter from the Catholic Church about the scandal.
The message from Bishop William Nolan centres on disgraced priest Paul Moore who was jailed last week for attacking young boys for 2 decades in Ayrshire.
It says the "negative publicity" is "embarrassing".
One of Moore's victims, Andi Lavery, has been speaking to Heart's Connor Gillies.
The church told us it had no comment.
There's been huge success for Team Scotland's Grace Reid at the Commonwealth Games.
She's won gold in the diving, on the 1 meter springboard.
Her coach Jen Leemming's been speaking to Heart's Rebecca Cook from the Gold Coast.
The family of a Dunblane shooting victim have visited Florida to support relatives and friends of those killed in the Parkland high school tragedy.
Alison Crozier and her son Jack - who lost their five-year-old daughter and sister Emma in the 1996 primary school massacre, in which 16 children and their teacher were killed - travelled to the US with radio station LBC.
During the trip they spoke about the impact of Emma's death, and the successful Snowdrop campaign which led to a ban on private handgun ownership in the UK.
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas School have demanded tougher gun laws in the US after 17 people were killed in the shooting on February 14.
During a meeting with Gary Dworet and Vivien D'Addario, the uncle and aunt of 17-year-old victim Nicholas Dworet, Jack told LBC: "The most important thing is that something positive comes out of something that is so terrible.
"Something positive happened after Dunblane. We changed everything and that's what we hope can happen here as well."
He urged campaigners to speak with one voice to oppose the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), the powerful gun lobby group.
"In the UK we had one voice, it was the Snowdrop Campaign, it was the gun control network," he said.
"This one voice, and this is what we want and we're not going to stop until we've got to this end point."
On the loss of Emma, Alison told the family: "It's always there but you can live out with it. That's where the positivity is that we do want to give you.
"We are 22 years down the line. There's always this hole in your life. The first year is just a blur. You do it day-by-day."
Alison and Jack also met with students and campaigners Nikhita Nookola and Christy Ma, who both lost friends in February's shooting, and with Congressman Ted Deutch, who has been campaigning for gun control.
Nikhita told them: "It's so incredible that you guys came all the way from Scotland to support us.
"You're just a living example of what we can do and how people have the power in government."
The LBC trip is the latest move by Dunblane relatives to support Parkland families, students and campaigners.
Ten family members of victims and survivors recorded a video message entitled Dunblane Stands With Parkland, while several relatives, including Jack, spoke at a rally for US gun control in Edinburgh last month.
The event was one of several hundred held across the globe in support of the March for our Lives campaign which emerged in the wake of the Parkland shooting.
To watch the full video report of Alison and Jack's visit to Florida, visit LBC.co.uk.
With exactly one year to go until Brexit - the Prime Minister's on a tour of the UK.
Theresa May began in Ayrshire this morning, meeting staff at Alex Begg weavers in Ayr.
There, she sat down to speak to our Westminster Editor, Theo Usherwood:
A shamed senior member of the Catholic Church in Scotland has died.
Cardinal Keith O'Brien passed away after a fall.
He resigned in 2013 after admitting sexual misconduct.
The families of those murdered in the Dunblane massacre have reached out to the victims of the recent Florida school shooting.
22 years ago today 16 children and their teacher were killed in the Stirlingshire town.
Loved ones and survivors have today sent an open letter to the devastated community in the US saying change can happen.
Connor Gillies reports for Heart's Nightly News:
As troops are drafted in to get health workers to hospitals in extreme conditions - Scots are being warned by transport bosses to stay at home for a third day.
Here's everything you need to know in Heart's Morning News:
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Scottish actress Karen Gillan talks to Heart reporter Derek Ferguson about her new film, The Party's Just Beginning, which has had its world premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival. The former Doctor Who sidekick also discusses the success of Jumanji.
If you live in Edinburgh - your council tax is going up, but we're told it's "very unlikely" there'll be further job losses.
Councillors in the capital have been setting out their spending plans for the year ahead.
Finlay Duncan reports:
Ruth Davidson has visited Afghanistan with a charity running the world's largest humanitarian mine clearance operation.
The Scottish Conservative leader spent four days in Kabul with the Halo Trust, based in Dumfriesshire.
Heart's Corrie Martin spoke to chief executive officer James Cowan when they landed at Glasgow Airport.
A restaurant in West Lothian's facing a penalty of £40,000 - as two men thought to be working in the UK illegally are arrested.
Heart News was given rare access to an immigration operation last night.
Finlay Duncan reports:
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson's arrived back from a secret trip to Afghanistan.
She's spent four days in Kabul with the Halo Trust - who have destroyed 50,000 landmines in the country in the past year.
Ruth spoke exclusively to Heart's Corrie Martin when she landed at Glasgow Airport last night:
A man whose brother went missing on his stag do at the weekend is flying back to Germany today to search for him.
Liam Colgan hasn't been seen since the early hours of Saturday.
Eamonn's been telling Heart about his return to Hamburg, how the family are coping, and how he and his fiancée can't even think about the wedding until they know what's happened to Liam.
The opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics in South Korea has started with a big fireworks display.
Athletes from the host nation and a group from North Korea were parading under one flag.
It's thrown sports like curling in to the spotlight.
We sent Heart's Connor Gillies to Braehead Curling rink to try it out.
Scottish skier Andrew Young's been speaking to Heart's Rebecca Cook from South Korea about his decision not to attend the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, how this games compares to the last 2 he's competed at, and his advice for first time athletes.
Freestyle skier Murray Buchan's been talking to Heart's Rebecca Cook about what it's like being at the games, his plans for the Opening Ceremony, and advice for those going to their first games.
After months of turmoil at the top of Police Scotland, Phil Gormley says it's "impossible" for him to return as Chief Constable. He was under investigation by the police watchdog following allegations of gross misconduct. Those inquiries have now been dropped. Heart's Connor Gillies reports.
A mum whose son drowned in a quarry in Fife has told Heart she wants to make sure no family goes through what they did.
Gillian Barclay's son Cameron died in 2014 - she's backing Scotland's first ever 'Drowning Prevention Strategy' which is being published in Edinburgh this morning.
Here's the latest bulletin from Global's Newsroom at 6pm on the wintry conditions leading to warnings to leave work early and stay off the roads. Heart's Finlay Duncan and Derek Ferguson keep you up-to-date:
Here's the latest bulletin from Global's Newsroom at 5pm on the wintry conditions leading to warnings to leave work early and stay off the roads.
Heart's Finlay Duncan and Derek Ferguson keep you up-to-date:
Here's the latest bulletin from Global's Newsroom at 4pm on the wintry conditions leading to warnings to leave work early and stay off the roads.
Heart's Finlay Duncan and Derek Ferguson keep you up-to-date:
Thousands of people have spent the night on the M74, after heavy snow and crashes caused total gridlock.
Corrie Martin reports for Heart:
More than 8 thousand people braved subzero temperatures in Edinburgh at the weekend to take part in Sleep in the Park - to raise money for the homeless. Our reporter Derek Ferguson joined them:
Sergeant Andy Soyers was among a group of officers who were called out when a car crash into a burn in Aberdeenshire last year. They managed to rescue a man and his 12 year old daughter, but couldn't save 14 year old Kirsten Duguid. After being recognised at the Scottish Police Federation Bravery Awards, Sergeant Soyers speaks to Heart's Connor Gillies for the first time about the accident.
A Scottish man jailed in India for more than 4 years is set to be released after charges against him were thrown out.
Ex-soldier Billy Irving, from Argyll, is one of the Chennai Six, who were locked up for weapons offences.
The 37 year-old was detained while working on an anti-piracy ship, which drifted into the country's waters.
His partner Yvonne McHugh - who campaigned for him to come home - has been speaking to Heart's Derek Ferguson:
A bar owner in one of Scotland's poorest communities has told Heart her customers are propositioned all the time by children, being sold for sex by their parents. It's claimed authorities have know about children in the Roma community being forced into prostitution in Glasgow's Govanhill for years, but have turned a blind eye for fear of being racist. Our reporter Connor Gillies has been speaking to local woman Margaret about the problem.
Campaigners for a Scottish man arrested in India say he has been tortured by police.
Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, was detained in Jalandhar in the state of Punjab on November 4.
The Sikh Federation UK said no official charges have yet appeared but local media reported Mr Johal's arrest was linked to the killing of Hindu leaders in Punjab.
The group said the 30-year-old should be enjoying married life but "finds himself the subject of some sort of conspiracy hatched by the Punjab police and leading politicians".
Mr Johal, who got married in India in October, has told lawyers he has been tortured with "body separation techniques and electrocution to body parts".
Lynn McAdam says she's relieved to have 12 year old Kol back home after he wandered onto a train at Mount Florida and ended up at Glasgow Central.
Eight people have been killed and dozens injured after a terror attack in New York. It happened near the World Trade Centre site last night. Victoria from Glasgow was just a few blocks away at the time:
Corrie Martin went to find out about Aquasonic from creator, Robert Karlsson, and singer, Laila Skovmand. Aquasonic's on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October.
The nightmare's finally over for a Scottish man, who was facing months in jail for touching another man's hip in a crowded bar in Dubai.
Jamie Harron landed in Glasgow last night - Heart's Connor Gillies was there:
Public indecency charges against a man from Stirling have been dropped by authorities in Dubai. Jamie Harron had faced months in jail for touching another man's hip in a crowded bar. But we've been told he's had his passport returned and is free to leave. Radha Stirling is from Detained in Dubai:
More than 30 flights in and out of Scotland have been cancelled because of Storm Ophelia.
Severe gales are expected to cause problems.
Heart spoke to Darren Brown, a student nurse in Edinburgh.
His flight from Belfast was axed, so he's having to fly from Dublin on Wednesday, instead:
Assistant Chief Constable reacts to PIRC watchdog report into case of David Penman, whose body was found behind the wheel of his van in a lay-by near Falkirk last December. It took officers 3 calls in 3 days before they attended the scene.
The family of Harlow Edwards react to the 6 year jail sentence for Luke Pirie for causing the 2 year old's death by dangerous driving in Coupar Angus last year.
The leader of Glasgow City Council has denied being secretive about dozens of flats with Grenfell-style cladding.
Judy Murray's told Heart she's 'thrilled' the Scottish Government's planning to grant permission for her tennis centre in Dunblane.
The £37.5 million Park of Keir development had been rejected by Stirling Council.
Judy spoke to Heart's Finlay Duncan while visiting schoolchildren in Glasgow.
They're getting the chance to enter a competition to play tennis with the Murrays at the Andy Murray Live event in November:
It's 20 years since Scotland voted to establish the Holyrood parliament in Edinburgh. Nearly 75 per-cent said yes in the devolution referendum. Heart's Derek Ferguson has this special report:
At least three people have died in Florida as a result of Hurricane Irma, which last week also devastated parts of the Caribbean. The storm's been downgraded since making landfall as it heads north through the state - but it's still caused flooding and cut power to millions. Our reporter Connor Gillies is in Orlando:
A Scottish woman on honeymoon on an island off Cuba has told Heart she's been completely failed by Thomas Cook, as Hurricaine Irma approaches.
The most powerful Atlantic hurricane ever recorded has killed at least seven people as it sweeps across the Caribbean.
Thomas Cook says it's sent 18 members of its Special Assistance Team to Cuba and the Dominican Republic to give assistance, and the safety of its customers is its first priority.
Julieann Fernandez says other providers are flying people home - but all they've been told is they'll be taken to the mainland:
A partially-sighted woman who got lost trying to reach the Queensferry Crossing for the bridge walk's getting a second chance.
We called Transport Scotland after hearing Jacq Kelly was devastated to miss out on the experience on Saturday with her guide dog, Hillary.
They're making sure she gets across today instead, and Jacq - who will completely lose her sight in the future - says it means so much
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has told Heart Kezia Dugdale will be missed by her party - she's resigned as Labour leader with immediate effect.
A Scottish woman has told Heart she has been trapped in her office in Texas since Friday due to extreme flooding.
Hurricane Harvey is one of the biggest to batter the US in a decade with people climbing on their roofs and cars floating down roads.
A 10 year old's undergone surgery after being seriously hurt by a stolen motorbike in the Drylaw area of the city on Saturday night. Robert Pearson from the local community group says the suspect needs to have a conscience:
Heart's been speaking to Jessica Robertson from Bo'ness, who lives just a few streets away from the attack in Barcelona, about when she knew something was wrong, and how it feels to still be on lockdown as the search for the van driver continues.
70 firefighters have been tackling a massive blaze at Blochairn Fruitmarket. Daniel lives nearby - he's told us about the moment he realised something was wrong:
Around 400 workers had to leave a warehouse in Glasgow in the early hours of this morning when a massive blaze broke out. 70 firefighters have been tackling the flames at Blochairn Fruitmarket - they expect to be there for most of the day. We've been speaking to Deputy Assistant Chief Officer John Joyce from the Fire Service:
70 firefighters have been tackling a massive blaze at Blochairn Fruitmarket. Heart's spoken to Maureen Brogan whose business escaped the flames:
A young girl from Paisley who survived a liver transplant at just nine months old's preparing for her first day of school. As thousands of children across Scotland come back from the summer break - Ava Hainey's excited to be joining them. Heart's Finlay Duncan spoke to her mum Ashley Ewing:
New parents across Scotland are starting to receive a box full of essential items aimed at giving their child "the best possible start in life". Connor Gillies has this report for Heart:
The hosts finished the competition in London with six in total. Doyle was part of a silver-medal winning 4-by-400-metres relay team - she's been speaking to Heart's John Cushing:
A man's been told he'll spend at least 20 years behind bars for murdering his brother by setting fire to him.
27 year-old Blair Logan poured petrol over Cameron Logan and his girlfriend Rebecca Williams as they were sleeping in Milngavie.
Bex - who is a colleague of ours at Global - was badly hurt in the attack on New Year's Day.
A man's been jailed for life with at least 20 years for dousing his brother in petrol and setting fire to him.
Blair Logan also left Cameron's girlfriend Rebecca Williams, who's our colleague here at Global, with life-changing injuries as they slept in Milngavie on New Year's Day.
The 27 year old had admitted murder, attempted murder and endangering his parents' lives.
He was sentenced by Lady Scott at the High Court in Edinburgh:
A man's been jailed for at least twenty years for murdering his brother in a fire in Milngavie on New Year's Day.
Blair Logan admitted setting Cameron alight - along with the attempted murder of Cameron's girlfriend, Rebecca Williams.
It was reduced from 24 years after he pleaded guilty - but the judge at the High Court told him he'd acted with 'wicked recklessness'.
Rebecca's dad, Phill Williams, read a statement on her behalf outside the High Court in Edinburgh following the sentencing:
Social Bite co-founder Josh Littlejohn takes us on a tour of the first house in the planned homeless village in Edinburgh.
Scottish hurdler Eilidh Doyle's qualified for the final of the 400m. The Great Britain team captain's also told Heart's John Cushing no British athletes have been struck down with norovirus or sickness which has caused some competitors to withdraw:
Laura Muir came agonisingly close to a medal at the Worls Athletics Championships. The 24 year old Glasgow University student was 7 hundredths of a second from bronze in the 15 hundred meters at London's Olympic Stadium last night. She's been speaking to Heart's John Cushing:
The family of a young boy from Fife who died from meningitis have set up a charity in his honour. Finlay's Friends, named for Finlay Bennett, have created comfort kits for mums and dads who need to rush to hospital with their children. Heart's been speaking to his mum Jenny:
There are calls for tough action after a video surfaced online showing a group of Celtic fans chanting derogatory songs about murdered solider Lee Rigby. Top human rights lawyer and Celtic fan Aamer Anwar says the footage, filmed in Sunderland, brings shame on the game.
A Scottish health board says it WILL fund an Ayrshire soldier's treatment after he was refused care in England.
Callum Brown from Ayr lost his legs in Afghanistan six years ago.
The 28 year old claims the English NHS is no longer going to pay for his surgery - because he's Scottish.
A Scottish soldier who lost his legs in Afghanistan says he feels "discriminated" against after being told he'll no longer get treatment in England.
Callum Brown, from Ayr, says the NHS in Birmingham will pay for his surgery following the bomb blast six years ago.
The 28 year old claims it is all because he is Scottish.
A spokesperson said: "University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has arranged for two more follow-up appointments for Mr Brown in order to determine the effectiveness of his latest cycle of treatment. If he needs further treatment within the Trust we would need to seek pre-approved funding from NHS Scotland."
A 10 year old boy - taken into care after his mum was murdered in Mauritius - has paid his last respects at her funeral.
47 year old Janice Farman - who was originally from Clydebank - died during a robbery at her home 3 weeks ago.
Ruth Rajisar from L'Express newspaper has been talking to our reporter Carol Shedden
Commonwealth Games Judo medalist Steph Inglis has told Heart about her tough decision to retire from the sport. It's just over a year since she was given a 1% chance of survival following a motorbike crash in Vietnam. She's made the announcement after being told by her doctor another head injury could kill her - and has been speaking to our reporter Rebecca Cook:
The young girl died after getting trapped under logs near the village of Benderloch, north of Oban, yesterday. A 12 year old girl was also hurt and is recovering in hospital. Margaret Adams from the community council gives her reaction to Heart's Derek Ferguson.
Blair Logan has pleaded guilty to killing his brother Cameron Logan and the attempted murder of our colleague, Rebecca Williams, on New Year's Day.
A strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has killed at least two people on the Greek island of Kos.
More than 120 others have been hurt - the 6.7 magnitude quake also hit the Turkish city of Bodrum.
The Foreign Office says there's no indication any British people are among the casualties.
Holidaymaker Neale Kinnear from Glasgow's in Kos and spoke to our reporter Finlay Duncan:
Angry residents in Troon say they want more done to stop drunken violence at its beach. 10 people - including a 14 year old - were arrested after trouble broken out yesterday. Police also seized an "unprecedented" level of booze as thousands flocked to the coast.
Andy Murray is being thanked for calling out "everyday sexism" in tennis. He challenged a journalist for apparently ignoring the achievements of women in the game following his Wimbledon exit yesterday. Heart's been speaking to Maureen McGonigle from Scottish Women in Sport:
Emily Drouet's mum reacts to Angus Milligan being given 180 hours unpaid after admitting attacks on girlfriend while they were both at Aberdeen University.
Emily Drouet's mum reacts to Angus Milligan being given 180 hours unpaid work after admitting attacks on his girlfriend when they were students at Aberdeen University.
The mum of a teenager from Fife who drowned at the same quarry as a teacher has told Heart it was a "needless death". Kelda Henderson's body was pulled from Prestonhill in Inverkeithing yesterday, she'd been scuba diving there but failed to resurface. It's the same place where 18 year old Cameron Lancaster died in 2014 after an ice bucket challenge went wrong. His mum Gillian has been telling Heart's Connor Gillies of her fury that yet another life has been taken there:
Ahead of his set at the 1st TRNSMT Festival in Glasgow, Rag'n'Bone Man chats with Heart's Connor Gillies.
Scotland's newest and biggest music festival kicks off today. Tens of thousands of fans will head to TRNSMT at Glasgow Green over the weekend. Heart's Connor Gillies has been speaking to boss Geoff Ellis.
Family and friends of Asten Jones are completing tasks on her bucketlist after it was discovered on a laptop. They're raising cash to set up a charity in her name. The 18 year old from Dunoon was killed in a road crash in May. Her mum Cathy Muir is speaking to Heart's Derek Ferguson.
Heart's discovered legal action's been taken against 300 mums and dads since the start of 2016 - for taking their children out of school. Connor Gillies has this exclusive report.
In this special report, we look back at the first terror attack on Scottish soil since the Lockerbie bombing. It's 10 years since a car packed with gas canisters rammed the terminal. We hear from eyewitnesses, police, a former government minister and a Muslim community leader about the bombing and other recent attacks.
Detective Chief Superintendent Gerry McLean is head of Police Scotland anti-terror unit. He talks to Heart's Derek Ferguson about the attack and the challenge of keeping people safe.
Stephen Clarkson tackled one of the bombers outside the terminal building. He tells Heart's Derek Ferguson about his memories of the attack and how it's changed his life. This interview contains strong language.
There's a call for all Scottish universities to check the fire safety of their halls of residence, after Edinburgh's Napier found the same cladding used on Grenfell Tower on one of its blocks yesterday. Heart's been speaking to President of NUS Scotland, Vonny Sandlan.
Uni Secretary, Dr Gerry Webber, has told Heart it's a precaution and they have lots of other fire safety measures in place. Fire Service have said there's no need to evacuate students from the building.
Richard E Grant's told Heart about his time on Game of Thrones, what makes Whithnail and I one of his favourite cult classics, and if he'd be up for a Spice World reunion. Our reporter Derek Ferguson caught up with him at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci's been at the Edinburgh International Film Festival with his new movie, Final Portrait. He's spoken to Heart's Corrie Martin about the Devil Wears Prada, and avoiding being typecast.
One year on from the EU referendum - a Scottish-German MEP's told Heart he's hopeful the UK will change its mind on leaving.
The European Council President, Donald Tusk, last night suggested we could still stay.
And David McAllister told our reporter Finlay Duncan the UK Government needs to decide what it wants out of Brexit:
The actor joined wife Kyra Sedgwick for the world premiere at the Edinburgh Film Festival. The couple spoke to Heart's Derek Ferguson on the red carpet.
It's a year since the UK voted to leave the European Union. But are we any closer to knowing what that means? Heart's Finlay Duncan has this report.
The Glasgow legend that is Sir Billy Connolly has been chatting to us as he picks up an honorary degree from the University of Strathclyde.
He told Heart's Finlay Duncan his wife, Pamela Stephenson (who has a phD) 'doesn't really approve' of his honorary degree!:
Ray Ramjan, who's lived in the city for decades, was sworn at, threatened, and told to get out of the country by a man on Battlefield Road on Sunday. He's told our reporter Derek Ferguson why he felt he had to speak out.
Heart's Connor Gillies speaks to Former Fire Brigade Union chief Roddy Robertson, who claims similar cladding to Grenfell could be found in tower blocks north of the border.
Julie's told Heart's Finlay Duncan she no longer feel safe in her home following the massive fire at a tower block in London.
Nicola Sturgeon's been celebrating Scotland's best young readers with primary school children from across Scotland.
The First Minister's Reading Challenge was holding its awards ceremony in Edinburgh this morning.
She spoke to Heart there:
A couple from Inverclyde, who were branded greedy, ruthless predators, have been jailed for a massive mortgage fraud.
Edwin McLaren scammed vulnerable people to sign over ownership of their homes.
The dad mouthed "scum" as the Judge jailed him for 11 years.
His wife Lorraine, who was locked up for more than 2 years, was also called a liar.
This victim told Heart's Finlay Duncan it's been traumatic:
Heart's reporters round up the latest on the shock election result which saw Theresa May lose her Conservative majority and the SNP lose seats in Scotland.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale tells Heart's Derek Ferguson SNP support has "crumbled"
Before we head to the polls on Thursday, Heart's Connor Gillies looks back at the campaigns of the main Scottish parties.
Nicki from Motherwell was at the Manchester Arena when it was targeted by a suicide bomber. She's told Heart's Derek Ferguson she's fighting her fears to return to the city for this Sunday's benefit concert.
The Scottish Lib Dems want more money for schools and mental health.
They're the last of Scotland's major parties to put out their manifesto.
Willie Rennie wants to put a penny on income tax to invest in local services.
He told Heart's Derek Ferguson they're against IndyRef2, but for a vote on the final Brexit deal:
The SNP have unveiled their manifesto for next week's General Election.
Heart's Derek Ferguson spoke to the party's deputy leader, Angus Robertson, at the launch in Perth:
A 14 year old girl from the Western Isles, killed in the Manchester attack, is being described as vivacious and full of fun.
Eilidh MacLeod's parents say words can't express how they feel at losing her.
Her friend Laura MacIntyre was seriously hurt in the bombing.
Heart's Connor Gillies has been talking to the local MSP Alistair Allan:
She's been speaking in Edinburgh after the 22 people, including children, were killed in the Manchester bombing.
Jessica Bailey and Sophia Fulson were among 1000s at the Ariana Grande gig when a bomb exploded in Manchester.
Heart's Rebecca Cook speaks to Nicki from Glasgow who was one of thousands caught up in a terror attack following Ariana Grande's concert at the Manchester Arena.
Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, Ian Hopkins, has given us an update this morning - including the number of dead rising to 22.
The Tories have more than doubled their seats, the SNP are the biggest party in local government and Labour have dropped to third place in seat numbers. There are 172 independents, 67 Lib Dems and 19 Green councillors. #Council17
TV chef Gino D'Acampo brings his live cookery show to Dundee and Edinburgh this weekend. He's been chatting to Heart's Rebecca Cook about cooking in front of a crowd, bizarre questions from the audience, Celebrity Juice, and Scottish food.
SNP MP John Nicolson #kirkintilloch #constituency #security #parliament #politician #politics #securityalert #suspiciouspackage
The Prime Minister has called for a snap General Election on June 8th.
Heart's Nightly News is in Westminster & Holyrood to get reaction:
Theresa May's called for a General Election on June 8th.
The Prime Minister says it's the only way to stop division in Westminster which "risks our ability to make a success of Brexit".
Scottish Lib Dem leader, Willie Rennie, has given his reaction to Heart's Derek Ferguson:
The Prime Minister has called for a snap General Election on June 8th.
Theresa May had previously ruled out having one before 2020, but say she's changed her mind because of Brexit negotiations.
MPs will vote on it tomorrow - and two-thirds need to be in favour for it to go ahead.
Heart's Paul Smith has spoke to polling expert, Prof. John Curtice, on the announcement:
The Prime Minister is asking MPs to approve holding a General Election on the 8th of June.
Theresa May says she's doing it reluctantly - but insists it's the only way to get rid of risk and uncertainty as we leave the European Union.
She spoke to the Queen yesterday - and got the full backing of her Cabinet this morning.
Heart News has been finding out what people in Glasgow make of the announcement:
Theresa May wants a snap General Election on the 8th of June.
Recent polls put the Tories well ahead of Labour - but the Prime Minister says the vote's the only way to secure stability ahead of Brexit.
She's previously said there wouldn't be one until 2020.
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has given her reaction:
The Prime Minister has called for a General Election to be held on June 8th.
Scottish Labour leader, Kezia Dugdale, has given us her reaction:
Theresa May has called for a General Election to be held on June 8th.
Due to the Fixed-term Parliaments Act she has to get a two-thirds majority in a vote in the House of Commons first.
The Prime Minister made the announcement in the last half hour:
Sir Arnold Clark's being remembered as one of Scotland's 'greatest business figures' - as he dies aged 89.
The billionaire opened his first car dealership in 1954 in Glasgow.
The city's Lord Provost, Sadie Docherty, has paid tribute:
Researchers at Edinburgh University say heat and physical strain put their health under pressure - making them more likey to have a heart attack on the job. Here's Derek Ferguson's report:
Exhibition opens Saturday 1st April.
frankquitely #kelvingrove #superman #batman #xmen #comics #graphicnovel #art #glasgow
It's official - the process of the UK leaving the EU has begun.
Theresa May's letter has been delivered to European Council President, Donald Tusk.
He's been speaking in the last hour:
Theresa May has begun the process of leaving the EU.
Her letter - invoking article 50 - has been received by the European Council president, Donald Tusk, in Brussels.
It starts a two-year period of negotiations.
The PM spoke to MPs this afternoon:
On the day the Prime Minister triggers Article 50, it's claimed reaching a Brexit deal within the two year timeframe will be difficult to achieve. Heart's Derek Ferguson speaks to Edinburgh University EU law expert, Professor Jo Shaw.
MSPs have backed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's calls for a second independence referendum.
It now kicks off the process for the Scottish Parliament to ask Westminster for the right to hold an 'indyref2'.
The UK Government has issued a statement in the last few minutes saying it will not be doing any negotiations and "now is not the time".
Holyrood's Brexit minister, Mike Russell, has been reacting to the vote:
Couples eligible for IVF in Scotland are to get three, rather than two, cycles funded on the NHS.
It's after the change was recommended by the National Fertility Group.
New parents Innes & Yolandi Messer, who had their baby son Reece thanks to IVF treament, have been giving their reaction to the announcement to Heart's Finlay Duncan in Edinburgh:
Police Scotland have increased patrols here in the wake of the Westminster attack.
The threat level remains unchanged and officers are keen to stress the increased patrols are not a result of a specific threat to Scotland.
Deputy Chief Constable, Johnny Gwynne, has been speaking to Heart's Finlay Duncan:
Heart's Derek Ferguson speaks to Presiding Officer at Holyrood Ken Macintosh about the Westminster terror attack, and what it means for business at the Scottish Parliament.
From Begbie's pool cue to Sick Boy's entire bar - a host of props, clothes and sets from T2 are on display before they're sold at the weekend. Over 300 lots will be auctioned off on Saturday, with the money raised going to charity. Our reporter Rebecca Cook's been speaking to John White from Mulberry Bank Auctions.
Nicola Sturgeon's getting ready to make what could be her biggest power play yet as First Minister. She wants Westminster to give the Scottish Government the go-ahead to legislate for #indyref2 - and needs MSPs to vote for that to happen. Heart's Derek Ferguson has the details.
Women will be able to join Muirfield for the first time.
The membership policy at the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which runs the course, has been changed.
Organisers of The Open Championship say it can now stage the event again following the vote.
Club captain, Henry Fairweather, announced the ballot result earlier:
The First Minister's going to seek approval for a second independence referendum.
Nicola Sturgeon says she thinks people would now choose to break away from the UK to stay in the EU.
The Prime Minister's described the move as "divisive".
Heart's Finlay Duncan and Connor Gillies round-up today's announcement:
A study by the Lullaby Trust found around half of mums and dads would be fine leaving their newborns to sleep on their stomach or side. This increases the risk of cot death. Lacy Cartwright, from Livingston, has recently given birth to her 2nd child and has been reacting to the report.
Celtic legend Tommy Gemmell has been laid to rest.
The Lisbon Lion was remembered as a hero and the "life and soul of the party".
A thousand people gathered to pay their respects ahead of his funeral at Parkhead.
Heart's Connor Gillies was there:
In just under 24 hours, Scotland will be kicking off against England in the Six Nations rugby.
Hopes are high after 2 wins over Ireland and Wales and a narrow defeat in France so far in this year's tournament.
But we've not won at Twickenham since 1983.
Can Vern Cotter's men change all that?
Jock Meikle from the London Scottish rugby club speaks to Heart's Finlay Duncan ahead of the match:
Ahead of Lisbon Lion Tommy Gemmell's funeral, his close friend Martin McCrum shares his memories of some special moments.
Fellow Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld remembers Tommy Gemmell ahead of his funeral, as thousands of fans prepare to say goodbye.
Scotland's Eilidh Doyle says she's ready for the outdoor athletics season to begin - after a mixed bag at the European Indoor Championships.
Although she failed to make the 400 metres final in Belgrade, she did get a silver medal as part of the 4x400m relay.
Eilidh's been chatting to Heart's Finlay Duncan:
Parents are being warned to keep a close eye on what their children are doing online. It's after a man in Australia was charged with 900 child sex offences. He's accused of posing as Justin Bieber on Facebook and Skype. Lauren Seigar Smith from the charity Kidscape has told Heart her advice for parents.
Heart's spoken to Elizabeth Clements from Glasgow, whose son Gary took his own life in 1998. She's urging boys to speak out about their feelings, as figures show show boys are six times less likely than girls to contact Childline for help.
Heart's Corrie Martin's been speaking Craig David ahead of his Following My Intuition tour. It starts in Cardiff later this month and hits the Hydro in Glasgow April. Tickets at www.craigdavid.com
Heart speaks to Superintendent Fraser Candlish from Police Scotland, as the punishment for drivers who use their mobile doubles to 6 penalty points and a £200 fine.
Heart speaks to Child Seat Expert Nicola Marr from Good Egg Safety about what you should look for in a child seat. It's after a study found 78% of parents think new regulations are too confusing.
David Tennant talks to Heart's Corrie Martin about his new movie Mad To Be Normal, coming back to Glasgow, and being part of the city's film festival.
We've been speaking to Rebecca from Cumbernauld who travelled less than 2 miles in 3 hours due to the snow.
It meant she couldn't take her sister to Glasgow Airport for a trip to Amsterdam.
A reporter who took Sir Richard Branson to the Grayrigg crash site recalls he was 'absolutely distraught'.
The Virgin boss arrived in the area the morning after the derailment with a colleague.
Former journalist Emma Gunby found herself taking him and a colleague down to the wreckage.
The 39 year-old, from Merseyside, was one of the first reporters on the scene.
Ten years on from the disaster, she's spoken to Heart's Finlay Duncan:
The Scottish driver of the train at the centre of the Grayrigg rail crash says he still thinks about it every day - ten years on from the disaster.
Despite suffering a broken neck in the crash, Iain Black managed to call his wife, his girlfriend at the time, who worked as a manager for Virgin Trains, to get other trains on the line stopped.
The 56 year-old from Dumbarton was hailed a hero.
He was initially only given a 5% chance of survival, but has gone on to make a good recovery.
84 year-old Margaret Masson from Glasgow died in the tragedy.
Iain's told Heart's Connor Gillies he still keeps in touch with her son and the paramedic who treated him:
Michael Fassbender's latest movie Trespass Against Us has been screened at the Glasgow Film Festival.
Telling the story of a family on the criminal edges of the travelling community - Fassbender plays a son torn over whether or not to stand up to his father.
It's out on general release next Friday (3rd March).
Director Adam Smith's been speaking to Heart's Finlay Duncan:
One of the stars of Horrible Histories is hitting the big screen for a detective comedy with a difference.
Simon Farnaby's known for playing characters like the Grim Reaper and Caligula in the TV series, and has written the script for the Paddington movie sequel.
He's created Mindhorn - a washed-up actor helping police catch a murderer who thinks his TV detective is real.
Heart's Corrie Martin spoke to him ahead of a screening at this year's Glasgow Film Festival:
Shop-owner Ashy's telling Heart of his disbelief as John Leathem, who murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty in Clydebank last year, has his sentence reduced to 23 years.
Sylvia Baillie says justice has been done, after two people were jailed for a year for a dog attack on her.
The 60 year-old from Paisley was left scarred for life in the attack last July.
Today Leanne McHugh and Patrick Maher were locked up for 12 months each at Paisley Sheriff Court.
She's telling Heart's Finlay Duncan today's sentencing is the best news she's had all year:
A close friend of murdered Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah has told Heart it is "shocking" his extremist killer Tanveer Ahmed has been releasing chilling messages from inside a Scottish prison. Our reporter Connor Gillies speaks to Ahmed Owusu-Konadu.
A reward for information's being put up by Crimestoppers following an attempted murder near a school in Glasgow. We've been speaking to Angela Parker from the charity. You can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Glasgow's Gordon Reid now has a career grand slam in the wheelchair tennis doubles.
He won the Australian Open title earlier today with partner Joachim Gerard.
Gordon's now won the wheelchair doubles titles at all four Grand Slams - Wimbledon and the French, US and now Australian Opens.
He's telling Heart's Derek Ferguson he's now got the wheelchair singles titles at the French and US Opens in his sights - the only titles he's yet to win:
Stephanie Inglis tells Heart how she's feeling about her last surgery as she recovers from a motorbike accident in Vietnam that left her with just 1% chance of survival.
Professor Alison Phipps from Glasgow welcomed a 15 year-old teenager from Eritrea into her home - and she's now a permanent member of their family.
It's as Glasgow City Council looks for volunteers to open their homes to vulnerable youngsters.
The first event is taking place tonight.
Prof. Phipps has been speaking to Heart's Finlay Duncan:
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's been telling Heart what she hopes to hear in Prime Minister Theresa May's long-awaited speech on her strategy for Brexit.
A man's been shot near a school in Glasgow in what's being called a targeted attack.
The 35 year-old's stable in hospital.
Parents have been arriving at St George's Primary in Penilee to pick pupils up.
Mohammed saw it happen - it was his two children's first day at the school.
He's spoken to Heart's Connor Gillies:
Heart speaks to Mark Arndt, Amey’s Operating Company Representative for the Forth Road Bridge , about challenges they're facing as they try and remove an overturned lorry which forced the closure of the Forth Road Bridge.
The number of attacks, some of which include hammers and knives, hit 7,000 last year alone. It's a specific offence to assault a Scottish hospital worker, with more than 1,200 criminals convicted since the law was brought in in 2005.
As Britain's first taxpayer-funded heroin 'shooting gallery' edges a step closer in Glasgow, Heart has been given exclusive access to Europe's newest "safe" drug-injecting facility in Paris.
Doctors there claim a similar facility in Scotland's biggest city - the UK's first - will save lives.
For the first time ever, the room in Paris opened its doors as addicts used Class A drugs.
Connor Gillies has this special report from France.
Heart's Derek Ferguson speaks to mother and daughter Linda and Lucy from Dumfries who were in a Christmas market in Berlin just an hour before a lorry was driven into the crowd, killing 12 and injuring dozens.
Scotland's top judges have ruled against victim's families seeking to bring legal action against driver Harry Clarke. He blacked out behind the wheel, leading to the deaths of 6 people in 2014. Heart's Rebecca Williams followed proceedings at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Heart speaks to Maureen Sharkey from Scottish Care and Information on Miscarriage, following a report which found women who conceive within six months of a miscarriage are more likely to have a successful pregnancy. You can call the service on 0141 552 5070.
Police Scotland has started an investigation in historical child sex abuse claims in football. The force has confirmed it's investigating claims. Heart's Connor Gillies reports:
We speak to Clutha owner Alan Crossan about the wait for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into what happened three years ago.
North Lanarkshire's to play host to the British Transplant Games.
More than twenty sports will be taking place in a number of venues next July.
Heart's spoke to two participants in Team Glasgow - Lynn Barr and Gail Cullen:
Heart's Connor Gillies speaks to DS Jim Kerr, as officers return to the scene one week on from the murder of Euan Johnston on the south side of Glasgow.
A Heart investigation has found more than 2,300 false reports were dealt with by ambulance staff in the last 3 years. Our reporter Derek Ferguson has been getting reaction to our exclusive report.
We speak to Pamela Munro about facing Christmas without her daughter, and her "hell" at discovering her killer John Leathem is appealing his sentence.
Heart speaks gets travel advice and diversion routes from Inrix ahead of the closure on the M74 this weekend.
Drivers are being reminded to expect significant delays on the M74 and surrounding roads later, as a section of the motorway is closed over the weekend. Graham Reid from Transport Scotland has this advice:
Police are asking drivers to be patient as further work begins on the M74 tonight. The motorway between Junction 4 Maryville and Juction 5 Raith will be closed from 8pm on Friday until 6am on Monday to allow a bridge to be demolished.
The Hollywood A-lister's been meeting fans in Edinburgh whilst visiting the Social Bite charity's latest project HOME. Leo's also speaking at the Scottish Business Awards. Our reporter Connor Gillies was there to catch his arrival at HOME and spoke to some fans:
Connor Gillies speaks to Detective Superintendent Jim Kerr about investigation into shooting on Scotland Street.
The SNP's Mhairi Black speaks to Heart, as she launches a public consultation on her Private Member’s Bill - which would require Jobcentre advisers across the UK to take into account an individual’s circumstances before issuing a sanction and cutting off their financial support.
Heart's reporter Derek Ferguson takes a look at the candidates in the race for the White House: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
The 29 year old from Dunblane is officially the No.1 tennis player in the world. Our reporter Derek Ferguson is in Andy's hometown getting reaction to his biggest achievement to date.
Shona Mitchell from East Kilbride's helping out with Team Hillary in North Carolina, a key swing state, hoping to turn it blue next Tuesday. She's spoken to Heart's Finlay Duncan from the campaign office in the state capital, Charlotte.
A Heart investigation has found nearly 7,000 potentially deadly weapons have been seized by Scottish Parliament security staff since 2014. Thousands of knives were taken off visitors to Holyrood, as well as screwdrivers and corkscrews.
A police officer is in intensive care and another is seriously ill after they were deliberately knocked down in Glasgow.
It's being treated as a double attempted murder and happened last night on Banner Drive in Knightswood.
Brian Docherty, Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, has spoken to Heart News about it:
The son of a woman from Glasgow who was killed by a drink driver says he has no hatred towards the man responsible.
Steven Bennie crashed into a taxi carrying Marie Laurie, who was on her way back from her son's wedding, last November.
He's been jailed for seven and a half years.
Here's what Marie's son Martin had to say outside court:
A young Pakistani boy scarred by a gas explosion which killed his family is now celebrating his 3rd birthday in Scotland. Mohammed Sudais was flown to Glasgow for life saving surgery in 2014 after Scots raised thousands of pounds. His uncle Mohammed tells Heart they never expected him to make it this far, and about the character he's growing up to be.
Labour MP Ian Murray tells the First Minister to 'get on with the day job' as the draft bill for a second independence referendum is published.
Heart speaks to Yvonne MacHugh , whose partner Billy Irving was arrested on an anti-piracy ship in India three years ago, about the latest delay in trying to free him, and what the Prime Minister is doing to help.
Heart's Connor Gillies speaks to Calum Steele from the Scottish Police Federation, who's confronted the Justice Secretary with shocking pictures of Scotland's police buildings.
Heart's Connor Gillies speaks to Justice Secretary Michael Matheson, who's reacting to pictures from the Scottish Police Federation of crumbling police buildings.
Angus Robertson was elected as the new Deputy leader of the party this morning. He says the party must explore all options, including Scottish independence, to secure the country's place in Europe. Heart's Connor Gillies caught up with him at the party conference in Glasgow.
The mum of a murdered Clydebank teenager claims her daughter's killer should never be allowed walk to the streets again.
Pamela Munro is speaking exclusively to Heart on the day the man who stabbed Paige Doherty to death is due to be jailed.
Paige disappeared from Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on the morning of Saturday March 19 and her body was found in bushes by a roadside two days later.
John Leathem pleaded guilty to her murder during an appearance at the High Court in Glasgow.
The 32 year old will learn his fate this morning.
On World Mental Health Day, Heart's Corrie Martin speaks to Gaby from Glasgow about her bipolar disorder, and how to treat someone going through a tough time.
Heart's Corrie Martin speaks to DCI Paul Livingston about what Malcolm McLaren was like, and about a crucial witness they're trying to trace, as they investigate his murder.
Corrie McKeague's been missing for 9 days after going on a night out with friends in Bury. The 23 year old's mum issued an appeal for information to help find him. Heart's Gillian Wheelan has the details.
Heart's reporter Derek Ferguson speaking to Callum Hawkins about his experiences in Rio and inspiring young people to run. The special 2K schools challenge was held at Glasgow Green ahead of the Great Scottish Run on Sunday.
There's been another delay in the fight to release a Scottish soldier who's been held in India on weapons charges since 2013. Heart's Rebecca Cook speaks to his fiance Yvonne MacHugh as they face a wait to find out if he'll be released on bail.
"Hormonal" and "Drama Queen" topped a poll of words women don't want people to use. Our reporter Derek Ferguson has been asking women in Glasgow what they think.
Heart's Rebecca Cook speaks to Jane, who's a Scottish school worker living in Charlotte, about the violent demonstrations prompted by the death of a man who was shot by police.
The family of five-year-old Lennon Toland, who was knocked down and killed by a van in Glasgow, say they never want him to be forgotten. His Gran has set up an online petition to get a swing park built where it happened last week. Karen Pearson told Heart's Rebecca Williams she doesn't want horrible memories to stick in people's minds.
Andy Murray Live! is taking place at the Hydro in Glasgow in front of a crowd of 10,000 people. Heart's Connor Gillies has been finding out more from the rest of the Murray family. Here he is chatting to Jamie.
The Hydro is going to be packed out for the special event.
Hundreds of women are expected to protest against a recent sex attack and rape in a small West Dunbartonshire town. The 'Reclaim the Night' event will take place in Alexandria next week as the search for a rapist continues. Women's rights campaigner Lynda McEwan is organising the event. She told reporter Connor Gillies it's being held to show the attackers women and girls won't be scared to walk the streets.
Heart can reveal more than 77,000 non-emergency calls to Police Scotland were abandoned last year. Heart's Connor Gillies reports.
John Swinney is reacting to a challenge to the Scottish Government not offering schools pupils an opt-out of religious observance services.
Heart's Derek Ferguson looks at the return of one of world football's most famous rivalries. Celtic welcome Rangers to Parkhead in the Premiership fixture.
Heart is speaking to the sister of a young boy who took his own life. Ashley Agnew's brother Gary killed himself in Drumchapel aged just 12. It's as figures show the number of Scottish kids with suicide thoughts looking for help has doubled in the last 5 years. Childline says it's getting 18 calls a week.
Quadruple amputee Corrine Hutton stripped off for a campaign to promote organ donation. The single mum from Glasgow is on the look out for a hand donor. She lost both her hands and feet during an illness 3 years ago. Since then she's raised more than £250,000 for charity.
Heart has discovered Police Scotland are using controversial 'spit hoods' when restraining suspects.
Mesh masks are put over the heads of criminals to protect officers from spitting and biting.
However, human rights campaigners say the hoods "belong in horror stories".
Police Scotland say all officers and special constables recieve special training in their use.
Heart can reveal almost a thousand Scots have applied to learn of their partners' abusive past since a scheme started less than a year ago.
Clare's Law lets Police Scotland reveal information about someone's history of violence.
Exclusive figures we have obtained show more than 40% of the people who applied have been successful.
Clare's Law, named after Clare Wood who was murdered in 2009 by a former boyfriend, allows the police to disclose information about an individual's previous history of domestic violence or violent acts, if requested by their partner.
The 36 year old was strangled and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend, George Appleton at her home in Salford. Miss Wood did not know, Mr Appleton had a history of violence towards women. The killer killed himself six days after his girlfriend's death.
The law was rolled out across Scotland last year, following a pilot in Ayrshire and Aberdeen.
A total of 926 applications were submitted under the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse.
391 applications resulted in an individual receiving information about a potentially dangerous other half.
Miss Wood's father has told us he is "appalled" almost a thousand people thought they could have been in trouble.
Heart can reveal almost a thousand Scots have applied to learn of their partners' abusive past since a scheme started less than a year ago.
Clare's Law lets Police Scotland reveal information about someone's history of violence.
Exclusive figures we have obtained show more than 40% of the people who applied have been successful.
Clare's Law, named after Clare Wood who was murdered in 2009 by a former boyfriend, allows the police to disclose information about an individual's previous history of domestic violence or violent acts, if requested by their partner.
The 36 year old was strangled and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend, George Appleton at her home in Salford. Miss Wood did not know, Mr Appleton had a history of violence towards women. The killer killed himself six days after his girlfriend's death.
The law was rolled out across Scotland last year, following a pilot in Ayrshire and Aberdeen.
A total of 926 applications were submitted under the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse.
391 applications resulted in an individual receiving information about a potentially dangerous other half.
Miss Wood's father has told us he is "appalled" almost a thousand people thought they could have been in trouble.
Scotland's efforts to help Syrian refugees have reached a new milestone. It's been revealed 1,000 have settled here since last year. Heart's Derek Ferguson met some of them at an English lesson in Edinburgh.
A son is telling Heart he wants his mum moved, after her care home was found to have serious failings. Residents at Tranent Care Home were left dirty, and forced to use their hands when eating . Our reporter Connor Gillies spoke to Gordon Craig, who's mother suffers from dementia, and is at the home.
Figures obtained by Heart show a 50% jump in just one year. There's also been an increase not just in Glasgow, but across Scotland. Connor Gillies has this exclusive report.
Joanne Menzies is speaking 20 years after the schoolgirl was killed in Bonhill. Detectives are looking again at the case.
Heart's Derek Ferguson has been asking people in Dunblane how they would celebrate their favourite son's biggest accolade yet.
Two men jailed for sexually abusing boys at the Catholic-run school where they taught committed a ``gross abuse of trust'', a judge said.
John Farrell, 73, and Paul Kelly, 64, were sentenced to five and 10 years respectively for assaulting vulnerable pupils at St Ninian's in Falkland, Fife, in the late 1970s and 80s.
The prosecution followed one of the biggest abuse inquiries of its kind ever carried out by Police Scotland.
A man's been jailed for life for murdering of a shopkeeper in Glasgow in a religiously motivated killing. The judge called the case an "appalling display of merciless violence" . Tanveer Ahmed travelled all the way from Bradford to stab Asad Shah in his store in March. The 32 year-old claimed his victim's online videos had disrespected the prophet Muhammad. Ahmed was led away from court shouting "There is only one Prophet". Ahmed will spend at least 27 years behind bars.
A Heart investigation's found 430 million pounds has been spent on supply teachers in Scotland. Our exclusive figures look at every Scottish council over the last 5 years. The EIS teaching union claims the soaring costs could've hired 2000 extra staff.
Two men have been found guilty of sexually abusing and assaulting boys at a Catholic-run school in the 70s and 80s.
73-year-old John Farrell and Paul Kelly who's 64, were convicted of several charges against six former pupils of St Ninian's School in Fife.
Heart's Gillian Wheelan's talking to Chief Inspector Nicola Shephard - who led the investigation.
Heart's Rebecca Williams reports from Renfield Street, where a bus lost control and slammed into the back of other coaches and cars.
Two Scottish holidaymakers have been reported missing after the Nice attack.
Carol Annie and Ross Cowan were in the capital of the French Riviera but haven't been in touch since last night's massacre.
The family of the couple have posted on Facebook appealing for help.
France has declared three days of mourning following the Nice attack.
Ten children were among at least 84 people killed when a lorry ploughed into crowds celebrating Bastille Day.
One British national's known to have been injured after the vehicle zigzagged for more than a mile.
The driver was later shot dead by police.
President Hollande has confirmed it was an act of terror - and has extended a state of emergency across France.
Ricky and Simon from Kaiser Chiefs talk to Heart reporter Derek Ferguson at T in the Park
The Chilcot Report on the Iraq Inquiry is out today. Rose Gentle's son died in the war in 2004. #iraqinquiry #chilcot
The dad of M9 crash victim Lamara Bell's been talking to Heart a year on from his daughter's death. The mum-of-two and her boyfriend John Yuill lay in their car for 3 days after police failed to respond to a call. John died in the accident near Stirling, and Lamara passed away days later in hospital. Andrew Bell says since then, life has stood still. He's talking to Heart's Gillian Wheelan.
The family of a man missing from his home in Cumbernauld say he's never disappeared before. Thomas Lamb, who's 79, recently lost his wife and his family are desperate to find him. Heart's Gillian Wheelan has the story.
Heart was on the red carpet last night for the closing gala of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. It was the world premiere of the remake of Scottish classic Whisky Galore! We caught up with two of the stars, Gregor Fisher and Eddie Izzard.
An investigation is underway into what caused the Tsunami ride to come off the track yesterday.
Heart's Connor Gillies talks to one woman, who saw 'The Tsunami' ride derail and crash to the ground.
Heart reporter Corrie Martin talks to Diane Boyd from East Kilbride. She and her partner David had a lucky escape after a gunman opened fire on a beach in Tunisia a year ago today.
British actor Will Poulter's telling Heart what it was like working with Leonardo DiCaprio. We caught up with him at the world premiere of Kids In Love at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Heart's Gillian Wheelan was on the red carpet. #WillPoulter #edfilmfest #KidsInLove
Finding Dory is already smashing box office records in the US ahead of its release date in the UK. Heart's Gillian Wheelan caught up with one of the team from Pixar after a special screening at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. #FindingDory #Disney #Pixar #BeyondTheSea #edfilmfest
Drugs mule Melissa Reid is set to return to Scotland after spending nearly three years in jail in Peru.
The 22-year-old smiled as she arrived at Lima Airport on Tuesday evening with her father, Billy, and British embassy staff, before being whisked through security by Peruvian officials overseeing her deportation.
It is believed she will fly via Amsterdam before arriving in back in the UK a free woman.
Reid, from Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, was caught with 23-year-old Michaella McCollum, from Dungannon, Co Tyrone, trying to smuggle cocaine worth £1.5 million in mayonnaise bags from Peru to Spain in 2013.
The pair - nicknamed the "Peru Two'' - were jailed for six years and eight months after admitting the offence.
However, in May a judge granted Reid's expulsion under an early release scheme for deporting first-time drug offenders.
Janeth Sanchez, a spokeswoman for Peru's prison service, said on Tuesday that the Scot had "served her time in prison according to the law and can now go to her country, free, to the streets''.
A Scottish Prison Service spokeswoman said it was not involved with Reid's case.
McCollum was freed in March under new legislation but was required to remain on parole in Peru.
The pair were caught at Lima Airport on August 6 2013 trying to board a flight with 24lb (11kg) of cocaine in food packets hidden in their luggage.
They claimed they were forced into carrying the drugs, but pleaded guilty to the charges.
McCollum and Reid faced the prospect of a maximum 15-year prison term but struck a behind-closed-doors plea bargain to secure the shorter sentence.
Around nine in ten of the 1,809 foreigners in Peru's prisons are either sentenced or awaiting trials for drug trafficking.
Reid's father has previously said the impact of his daughter's crime on his family had been ''horrendous'' and spoke out in a video warning of the consequences of drug offences abroad.
A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: ``We continue to provide assistance to Melissa Reid and remain in contact with her family and local authorities.''
More than 12,500 air weapons have been handed in to Police Scotland so far. It's all part of a nationwide amnesty before a change in the law kicks in. Heart's Gillian Wheelan's been getting reaction from Scotland's top officer and Andrew Morton's mum Sharon McMillan.
Game of Thrones actor Jonathan Pryce says he can't go anywhere now without being asked for pictures with fans. He plays the High Sparrow in the show. Heart's Gillian Wheelan caught up with him on the red carpet of his new film The White King.
CC Collins gives an update on the investigation into the death of MP Jo Cox. The suspect has been deemed 'fit for interview and for for detention'.
They spoke at a meeting between police and the deaf community. Kirsty was last seen on CCTV on the Broomielaw at 3.15am on Sunday 12th June. #findkirsty #kirstyaitchison
A decision will now be made on what action should be taken, which could include a Fatal Accident Inquiry or criminal charges. #LamaraBell #johnYuill
Kirsty has been missing in Glasgow since the early hours of Sunday. Can you help? Call 101 or email kirstyenquiry@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Congratulations! Roger Taylor popped the question to his girlfriend Emma McLellan while watching Coldplay at Hampden. We bet we can guess what their first dance will be...
Nicola Sturgeon says there must be action to stop other children "falling through the net" as a case review begins into the toddler's death. He was murdered by his mother and her civil partner in Fife in 2014.
The mother of a two-year-old boy's been convicted of his murder - along with her civil partner.
Rachel and Nyomi Fee subjected two-year-old Liam to a prolonged period of abuse.
He was found in March 2014 with more than 30 injuries to his body.
The couple were also found guilty of ill-treating two older boys in their care.
Liam's mum Rachel & her civil partner Nyomi have been convicted of killing him and of a catalogue of abuse against him and two other young boys. #LiamFee #Glenrothes
Heart's reporter Corrie Martin spent the day at Calderhead High School in Shotts as pupils, parents and teachers come to terms with the sudden death of 14 year old Kiera Beagle.
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams talks to Heart's Corrie Martin. #scottishcupfinal #rangersvhibs
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Heart's Corrie Martin speaks to Steph's friend and teammate, Kirstene Feenan, about the latest on her condition and the fundraising effort to bring her home. https://www.gofundme.com/23yq67t4
Our figures reveal more than 25,000 days are due back. The Scottish Police Federation is calling for more investment in the service following the findings. Heart's reporter Connor Gillies has this exclusive report.
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A Heart investigation has discovered Police Scotland has cancelled 150 years' worth of rest days for officers.
Our exclusive figures show the force owes more than 25000 days to police.
It's the equivalent of a thousand officers getting 6 weeks off.
Calum Steele's from the Scottish Police Federation:
Police Scotland say the amount owed per officer is under 2 days, they're given 15 days notice if they have to work, or they're paid or get time back.
We speak to Allie Butler, artistic director of Tidy Carnage Theatre Company, about their latest stage show REad after its premiere in Greenock.
Tonight Scotland is once again being governed by the SNP.
Nicola Sturgeon has claimed another historic victory in the Holyrood elections - but will lead the country with a minority government.
It's been a disaster for Labour though, their vote has collapsed, with Kezia Dugdale's party finishing 3rd.
That means it was a huge night for the Conservatives, who've caused a huge upset to become the official opposition.
Scotland's elected its youngest ever MSP. Ross Greer, 21, won in the west of Scotland region. He's been telling Heart's Alasdair Keane what it means to him.
Reaction from Glasgow South SNP MP Stewart McDonald after SNP gain in Rutherglen. #SP16
A Renfrewshire Labour councillor's been suspended by the party for allegedly making anti-Semitic remarks.
It's claimed Terry Kelly blogged about what he called a "Jewish lobby".
A man's died, and another's been injured while they were working on the site of the new Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth.
Emergency services were called to the north tower around midday.
Police Scotland say they're investigating.
Detectives in Glasgow are using a special 'Smartwater' scheme to catch thieves. It follows a number of raids on homes in the Govanhill area. Heart hit the streets with Inspector Alex Hutton.
Jamie Murray's taken the Davis Cup trophy home #Dunblane as part of a tour to thank everyone who's supported the team. He's been having a chat with our reporter Connor Gillies.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie says he wants to create an 'element of suspense' about his next photo-op #LibDem #Scotland #SP16
Our reporter Gillian Wheelan talks to pupils studying for Highers at Firrhill High in Edinburgh, as they return to class.
Scottish Labour has accused the SNP of ``a dirty tricks campaign'' following leaked reports that leader Kezia Dugdale once applied to work for the party.
Ms Dugdale said the SNP has decided to come after me'' to distract from her tax and welfare policies, and that she haszero recollection'' of asking the SNP for work experience when she was a law student 13 years ago.
She said young people considering work experience with the SNP to boost their career should now be ``really worried ... that it might bite them'' in the future.
Ms Dugdale reportedly emailed ``a senior MSP'' in the SNP in her final year at uni to see if she could work as a researcher, according to the Scottish Sun.
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said the story was ``light-hearted'' and should not discourage people from getting involved in politics.
Labour's shadow Scottish secretary Ian Murray backed a call from the Liberal Democrats for an investigation by the Information Commissioner.
Ms Dugdale insisted she has never supported the SNP at a Scottish Parliamentary Journalists' Association event in Edinburgh.
``I think this is the start of a dirty-tricks campaign in this election,'' she said.
``Why has that happened? Because I am the only one in this election talking about how we stop the cuts and end austerity in Scotland.
``The SNP aren't prepared to match that commitment or take me on and talk about it in their own terms, so they have decided to come after me instead.
``I supposedly applied for work experience, not a job, 13 years ago in February 2002. I have absolutely zero recollection of this.''
She said students now have to seek work experience at a wide range of organisations to strengthen their CVs in an increasingly competitive job market.
``A lot of people will be really worried now about applying to them (the SNP) in the sense that it might bite them ten or 15 years down the line,'' she said.
Ms Sturgeon, who was also campaigning in the capital, said the story was ``probably more light-hearted than anything else''.
She said: ``I think young people, if they have got an interest in politics, regardless of their party affiliation, should be encouraged to get involved and get experience.''
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie has written to the Information Commissioner's Office urging an investigation.
He said: ``Speculative applications for employment are often made with data frequently kept on file by employers for some time afterwards.
``That application should have remained confidential and I believe that if it was released by the SNP to a journalist, it amounts to a serious breach of data protection.''
Mr Murray said: ``The story itself was laughable but data protection is no laughing matter. People need to know that their correspondence with an MSP will be kept private, not leaked to a national newspaper for petty party politics.
``Nicola Sturgeon must break her silence on this issue and condemn this leak of correspondence to one of her cabinet ministers and promise an end to dirty tricks in this election.''
Commenting on the proposed ICO investigation, an SNP spokesman said: ``Why the Lib Dems are being so po-faced about a light-hearted story which has already been laughed off by Kezia Dugdale is anyone's guess.
``The fact Ms Dugdale asked for a position in the SNP has been very common knowledge in Holyrood circles for a long time. No documents of any kind have ever been given to any outside organisation.''
Kezia Dugdale has insisted reports she ``supposedly'' applied to work for the SNP more than a decade ago are "laughable''.
The Scottish Labour leader spoke out after it was reported she contacted the SNP looking for a position in both February and June 2003.
First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon said: "I don't think any of us should be judged too harshly on the decisions our 21-year-old selves made.''
She said the report suggested Ms Dugdale's ``political judgement was better when she was 21 than it is today''.
Ms Dugdale, 34, played down the story as she campaigned in Edinburgh in the run-up to May's Holyrood election.
The Labour leader, whose father is a member of the SNP, told the BBC: ``Thirteen years ago I supposedly applied for work experience in the Scottish Parliament.
``Now, I applied for lots of work experience, lots of young people at university do just that.
``The idea that this is a central issue of the Scottish election campaign is really laughable.''
Ms Dugdale is not understood to have been a member of the Labour Party at the time and she stressed she has never supported or voted for the SNP.
Ms Sturgeon, who was also campaigning in the capital, said the story was probably more light-hearted than anything else'' and added:I think young people, if they have got an interest in politics, regardless of their party affiliation, should be encouraged to get involved and get experience.''
Since the eight forces merged into one in April 2013, 807 officers have resigned. Heart obtained the figures through freedom of information. Gillian Wheelan has this report.
Heart's Derek Ferguson speaks to the organiser of last night's vigil for shopkeeper Asad Shah.
We speak to David, from Glasgow who saw a woman hit by a metal chain when it came down on the crowd during an Adele gig.
Police have cordoned off a shop in the area where murdered teenager Paige Doherty was last seen on Saturday morning.
Forensic officers are understood to be conducting a search at the Delicious Deli in Clydebank.
No arrests have been made in connection with the 15 year old schoolgirl's death since her body was found on Monday.
Muslim leaders are asking Scots to stand beside them against terrorism.
Glasgow Community Mosque in Yorkhill is holding an open day today, asking people to come and find out about what they do.
Ahmed Owusu-Konudu's from the mosque says a book of condolence will be opened too.
Police looking for the killer of a teenager from Clydebank say they can't rule out she was attacked by someone she knew. Paige Doherty's body was found in woodland near Great Western Road yesterday, almost two days after the 15 year old was last seen. The officer leading the investigation says he's open to all motives in the search for the murderer.
Paige disappeared on Saturday morning after leaving a friend's house. She bought a roll next door to Ashy Ahmed's shop. Her body was found on Monday.
He tells Heart's Derek Ferguson he should have been at #BrusselsAirport at the time of the terror attacks, but decided to go for the Eurostar instead. #BrusselsAttack
The dad of a missing teenager from Renfrew tells Heart he knows she won't be found alive. It's been confirmed 18 year old Sarah Goldie went into the River Clyde in Glasgow on Friday night. Police have told her family it's now a recovery operation. Gordon says they're all just desperate for news.