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Listen to our full interview with the Scotland international as he approaches the end of his first season in Germany.
Wreaths were laid and prayers said during the service in Dryfesdale Cemetery, as victims families from Lockerbie and across the world stood side-by-side.
Eleven people died in the town along with the 259 passengers and crew on board the New York-bound Pan Am Flight 103 when it came down on the night of December 21, 1988.
Kerri-ann Docherty has this special special report from a community united in their desire to heal and rebuild.
Cher Roger from Crosshouse is urging the Scottish Government to help her son and kids like him find suitable disabled accomdation.
An Ayrshire Mum is begging the Scottish Government to build suitable homes for her and families like hers across Scotland. 45-year old Cher Roger lives in a Council house in Crosshouse that cannot be medically adapted for her 6-year old son, who has cerebral palsy and she says his home has become a prison.
Our senior reporter Hope Webb sat down with 18-year-old para-athlete Maria Lyle. She was born with cerebal palsy but has gone on to become a hugely successful sprinter. She tells her story and her dreams for the future.
Police were called to a large-scale disturbance on Hope Street around 21.50 in Sunday night after the Old Firm game in an incident which left a 54-year-old man was left seriously injured
Robert from Stranraer called into Scotland's Talk In to ask Scotrail MD Alex Hynes about the temporary facilities at Ayr railway station.
Scotrail MD Alex Hynes was taking calls on Scotland's Talk In and listener, Stephen, wanted to know what the company is doing about dirty carriages and disruptive passengers.
Catherine called Scotland's Talk In to ask Scotrail MD Alex Hynes why disabled passengers can be forced to wait in long queues to buy tickets
Kate Walmsley, 62, accused the authorities of ``lying through their teeth'' after she sought answers about her alleged attacker.
This comes as Pope Francis prepares to visit the Republic of Ireland to meet with abuse survivors.
Callum Smith has opened up to Forth News exclusively three months after the driver of a stolen car killed his brother. Officers are still searching for the person responsible for the crash on Edinburgh's Maybury Road. Callum joined our senior reporter Hope Webb at the crash site.
The Scottish swimming star gives us his reaction to his double medal win at the European Championships at Glasgow 2018.
He won a silver in the 100m Freestyle and gold with the mens 4x200m relay team.
A Glasgow mum who was raped and beaten by her ex-boyfriend says no sentence will ever be enough.
Steven Sprott from Kilmarnock will be sentence today at the High Court in Glasgow for a catalogue of crimes against two women.
The 45-year old carried out a campaign of terror on his ex-partners over a nine year period.
As part of our unsung hero series Clyde 1 Superscoreboard sits down with Celtic headgroundsman John Hayes as he celebrates 40 years at the club.
The Fife mum has been reunited with the ambulance crew who delivered her son in a layby.
Jackie McNamara was the Dundee Utd manager who brought Robertson to Tannadice in 2013. He admits that the signing didn't go down well with some supporters.
Dillon was Andy Robertson's skipper at Dundee United and says he's made remarkable progress since his arrival at Tannadice just 5 years ago.
And, he wouldn't be surprised if the left-back commanded a higher transfer fee in the future...
Wilson played with Andy Robertson at Dundee United and says he was always hungry to improve.
The World record-breaking cyclist on opening Scotland's first ever purpose built cycling circuit.
Waiting times are getting longer for people seeking help from a sexual assault support service in Dundee and Angus. There is currently a nine month wait. Sinead, from the Dundee and Angus Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, is worried the length of the wait could have a devastating impact on some of the area's most vulnerable:
Kelly Soutar from Forfar bravely fought off two attackers who targeted her as she made her way home from a night out- not knowing she is a brown belt in karate.
Scotland's Talk In reporter for Inverness Bryan Rutherford joins Ally Bally to talk about the latest developments in the Mcleod family's fight to find out the truth about their son Kevin's death in Wick Harbour over 21-years. The Lord Advocate has ordered a review of how the case was investigated by Northern Constabulary, and why it wasn't treated as murder by the legacy force, as Police Scotland Major Crime detectives prepare to interview 15-potential new witnesses as part of a fresh inquiry.
Shopkeeper tells his terrifying ordeal after someone broke into his store, threatened him with a knife, and threw the till at him before fleeing empty-handed.
Family members from Dundee who have lost loved ones to drugs speak out, after it was revealed multiple people are dying from suspected overdoses in the city each month.
Dave Barrie from Addaction is concerned over the number of people he says he sees dying from suspected drug overdoses in Dundee each month.
Former Celtic striker sits down with our sports reporter Ronnie Charters to discuss the Old Firm, Celtic's attempts at a double treble and the conduct of Lee Wallace and Kenny Miller.
Our sports reporter Ronnie Charters spoke to former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov about all things Old Firm. The Bulgarian says the gap between Celtic and Rangers is as big as ever and says Brendan Rodgers is cruising towards 10 in a row.
Stiliyan Petrov was speaking at the John Hartson Foundation annual golf day at Trump Turnberry. This event was for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. The Hartson Foundation aims to raise £1million by 2020.
After the sad passing of John Lambie, former Thistle player Chic Charnley spoke to our sports reporter Ronnie Charters about losing such a father figure.
Alex Dickson speaking with Barry Norman about the release of his book '100 Best Authors of the Century' on Clyde 2 - Oct 1992
Our senior reporter Hope Webb sat down with Linda Ross - who has signed up to become a befriender through our campaign.
Laura's 2-year-old son, Gillon was diagnosed with leukaemia last year.
She's opening up about her experience.
We have brought together a Parkland survivor and a woman devastated by the Dunblane massacre - as both fight for tougher gun control in the US.
Lewis Mizen was caught up in the recent shooting in a Florida school and Catherine Wilson lost her sister Mhairi in the Dunblane massacre 22 years ago.
They took part in a video call with our senior reporter Hope Webb.
Rose attends Blether Buddies, a project run by pupils from Harris Academy in Dundee. A group of school children there spend one lunchtime each week with elderly residents in the community.
14-year-old Warryn volunteers at Blether Buddies- a project run by a group of Harris Academy pupils who spend every Thursday lunchtime with elderly residents in the community.
Scotland's oldest man, Alf, who lives in St Madoes in Perthshire, celebrates his 110th birthday on March 29th.
Alex Smith MBE talks about his career after his decision to retire at the end of the season.
Jack Crozier lost his sister Emma in the 1996 tragedy. He is now part of the 'Dunblane Stands With Parkland' group and joined hundreds at a protest for tighter gun control in the US in Edinburgh today. He spoke to our Senior Reporter Hope Webb.
14-year-old Brad Williamson died while joyriding a stolen motorbike through north Edinburgh nearly two years ago. Now, for the first time his mum Katie Lothian is opening up about his loss. She's speaking exclusively to our senior reporter Hope Webb.
Nurse Consultant at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee speaks to Tay News about verbal and physical abuse in the workplace.
Our senior reporter Hope Webb sat down with 12-year-old Grace Warnock from East Lothian and her Mum Judith. Grace has campaigned to raise awareness of hidden disabilities.
Craig Thompson, from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, says the number of deliberate fires SFRS deals with puts a real strain on resources.
Amanda Watkin from Rotary International talks about new research showing two thirds of Brits admit feeling lonely.
Devon Randall was 17 when she had her daughter, who has cerebral palsy.
Now 23, Devon admits there were times where she felt lonely and isolated.
Paramedic Craig was one of the first people at the scene after a helicopter crashed at Perth Airport.
Lisa McInnes is director of Save a Life Scotland. It wants to double the number of people surviving a cardiac arrest in Scotland.
The biggest killer of men under the age of 45 is not cancer, or smoking, or drinking - it's suicide.
A new charity has been formed called Brothers In Arms which claim it's Scotland's first mens' Mental Health charity.
Founder Dan Proverbs joined Ally Bally on Scotland's Talk In to explain why started it and also spoke to callers into the show who spoke movingly about their own experiences of suicide.
Our senior reporter Hope Webb sat down with 92-year-old Davie Campbell - he attends the Caring In Craigmillar day centre in Edinburgh twice a week.
Scotland's Talk In every Sunday morning from 10am is your chance to get things off your chest and have your say on the big issues....and you can express them whichever way you like.
Jennifer called in from Arran with her poem about #Brexit
A young boy's fighting for his life after falling from a window in Aberdeen.
Joe Odber's been hearing of one neighbour's shock
Nicola Cowan's 19 year old daughter Courtney Cowan was killed when the car she was travelling in hit a tree on the A710 back in 2016.
Ayr-born Drew McIntyre – also known as Drew Galloway – began his career with Insane Championship Wrestling, becoming the promotion’s inaugural Heavyweight Champion in 2006.
On Monday 12th February, he'll be inducted into ICW's Hall of Fame.
He spoke to Radio Clyde News Senior Reporter Colin Stone ahead of the event.
The Scottish Tory leader called Forth One's Boogie in the Morning to talk about her appearance on the Great British Bake Off and revealed her reasons for going on a celebrity version of the show
After Walter Smith ruled hiself out of the running to become the next Scotland manager, former SFA chief Gordon Smith has hit out at his former employees over the handling of the situation.
Earlier Smith spoke to Radio Clyde News about the situation at Hampden.
Sinead is the manager of Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, Dundee and Angus. She's telling us the group is feeling the strain because of a surge in demand for services and a lack of funding.
78 year old Evelyn Thompson from Croftfoodt in Glasgow was attacked by man in the grounds of the New Victoria Hospital on Monday afternoon. Police believe he followed her from the bus. But he didn't reckon on the pensioner putting up a fight. She's been telling her story exclusively to Clyde News
Perth slalom skier, Charlie Guest, is talking to us after being selected for her first Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang next month.
Tracey Fraser's the daughter of Ronnie Alexander who passed away in hospital with severe hypothermia- she's been speaking exclusively to our reporter Natasha Reid.
He'd been working at a wind farm near Kilmarnock and got stuck in the snow.
PC Dale Evans on what is being done to crack down on people dumping used needles in public places in Dundee's Lochee area.
Councillor Stewart Hunter, chairman of the Tay Road Bridge Joint Board, hits out at certain van and lorry drivers seen crossing the structure despite it being closed to high sided vehicles.
A year ago Kevin McLeod's grieving mother challenged the Chief Constable on live on ScotlandsTalkIn to find answers on her son's death in Wick Harbour in 1997. Now a new witness has come forward. Our reporter Bryan Rutherford joined Ally on the programme to explain the significant developments in his exclusive investigation.
Leanne Nicolson from Carnoustie is urging parents to educate their children about the dangers of taking drugs, after her 17-year-old son, Jack Scorgie died after taking ecstasy at a house party three months ago.
Dundee can look ahead to the second half of the season with confidence, according to Kenny Ross from the Supporters Association.
He says that recent arrivals have done well.
Jamie Beatson runs the St Johnstone fans' forum, We Are Perth. His half term report card reads "could do better":.
74-year-old Elizabeth Anastassiou from Forfar tells our reporter, Hazel Martin how it really feels to be lonely and isolated.
After exploding onto the scene at the age of 16, Hearts midfielder Harry Cochrane tells Clyde 1 Superscoreboard about his journey through the SFA's Performance schools as part of our week long look into grassroots football.
Rangers' Head of Development Craig Mulhollance chats to Superscoreboard host Gordon Duncan about all things youth football as part of our grassroots week.
Chairman of the Dundee FC Supporters' Association paying tribute to John McGlashan. The former midfielder and youth coach died at the age of 50.
The former Rangers captain says he's devastated by the news that former teammate is in hospital after suffering a suspected hearts attack.
Our reporter Hope Webb sat down with Hibs midfielder Danny Swanson a year after the death of his best friend and junior footballer Shaun Woodburn. He was killed after being violently attacked outside a Leith pub on January 1st 2017.
Steve Mitchell owns Bert the buffalo, who has been on the loose for the past two weeks. He has finally returned home to his home on a Fife farm.
Cash for Kids chairman Lord Jack McConnell has announced this year's Mission Christmas appeal has raised more than £1.8m, doubling the number of children in poverty who will be helped.
Tay News reporter, Hazel Martin, talks us through her findings in our Food for Thought investigation.
Our reporter, Hazel Martin visits Kennoway Primary school as part of our Food for Thought investigation. We're looking into food waste at schools in the Kingdom, after the latest figures showed 6,000 meals are leftover by pupils every week.
Al Sams owns Al Fresco in Perth. He's putting on Christmas dinner for anyone who has nowhere to go this year, and is telling our reporter, Hazel Martin why.
A Dundee mum is telling our reporter, Hazel Martin why she's fronting a campaign to recruit more than 6,000 blood donors in the run up to Christmas.
The former Scottish Labour leader created a political storm with her appearance on the TV show. She has been speaking to our reporter Max Steele.
Yvonne McHugh's been speaking to Clyde News Senior Reporter Colin Stone after it was confirmed her partner Billy Irving - one of the Chennai Six - is to be freed in India after four years in prison.
Scottish Labour leadership contender Anas Sarwar was taking listeners's calls on Scotland's Talk In with our Political Correspondent Alan Smith. Caller, John Carr, challenged him on whether he would 'stand up for Scotland' and on his relationship with Jeremy Corbyn.
It's the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week and we're hearing a dad's perspective on what it's like. Former Celtic player Kris Commons and his partner Lisa lost their baby in 2008. Lola was stillborn - she was full term. He's speaking to our reporter Vicky Murray...
As Baby Loss Awareness week comes to a close we're hearing from Lisa Hague - the partner of former Celtic player Kris Commons about the loss of her daughter Lola in 2008. She's speaking to our reporter Vicky Murray.
Judi's 17-year-old daughter has been missing from her home in Kirkcaldy since Monday, September 11.
The technology allows us to save photos with voice tags - that you can build as you go through life.
The 25 year old daughter of Taggart star John Michie was found dead at the Bestival event in Dorset at the weekend
Neil Gordon-Henderson from Which? was on Scotland's Talk In taking your calls on nuisance calls. Caller, Margaret, told the programme she is being wakened by sales calls in the middle of the night.
Getting lost on roundabouts? Turning the wrong way onto dual carriageways? How do you tell a loved one that they're no longer safe to drive ? Dr James McKillop has lived with dementia for 14 years. He joined Rob Waller on #ScotlandsTalkIn to share his story of driving with dementia, and how hard it is to hand over the keys.
16 year old Oliver Wright was left in hospital with an anaphylactic shock after using a barbecue chicken seasoning that he didn't know had cumin in it.
Lord Jack McConnell, still the longest-serving Scottish Labour leader this century, and the party's last First Minister gives Rob Waller his thoughts on the resignation of Kezia Dugdale and what the party should be looking for in its new leader.
John Doig explains plans for the Queen's Baton to tour Scotland 3 years after Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
The detective reflects on a year since the investigation into the 14 year-old's murder was relaunched
Alex Salmond responds to the Wall Street Journal interview with the US President - in which he suggests Scottish independence would be "terrible"
At least two people have died and more than 120 are injured after the Greek island of Kos was shaken by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake.
The city of Bodrum in Turkey was also affected - The Foreign Office doesn't believe Brits are among the casualties
Assistant Chief Constable John Hawkins took questions LIVE on Scotland's Talk In. On the nationwide programme he defended the project to centralise police control rooms, meaning the closure of local call centres. Eventually all emergency calls to the constabulary will be dealt with in Govan, Dundee, and Edinburgh - for the whole of Scotland.
The former SNP leader and First Minister lost to the Conservatives after 30 years as a parliamentarian in Westminster and Holyrood
60 year-old Kate Walmsley was was placed in the care of the Sisters of Nazareth in Londonderry, where she was physically and emotionally abused, after her parents divorced in 1964.
She grew up in Maryhill and will go back there for the first time today to try and find her family.
Phil Gormley spoke to Rob Waller and confirmed that soldiers would not be replacing armed police as security is reviewed for major events such as the Scottish Cup Final this weekend.
The First Minister gave a statement earlier - saying a number of Scots were caught up in the tragedy.
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Concern’s growing for a Glasgow man who’s been missing for exactly one week. Archivist Alexander Singerman, who lives in Shawlands, failed to turn up for a meeting in Ayr after he left work in the town last Wednesday and there’s been no contact from the 32-year-old by phone or social media since. His parents have issued an emotional appeal urging him to get in touch. Mr Singerman’s car was found near his work and he was last seen walking towards St Quivox, near to the Agricultural College on the B743. Chief Inspector Gary I'Anson is leading the search and says it’s understood Alexander had been involved in a car accident in the run up to his disappearance:
Concern’s growing for a Glasgow man who’s been missing for exactly one week. Archivist Alexander Singerman, who lives in Shawlands, failed to turn up for a meeting in Ayr after he left work in the town last Wednesday and there’s been no contact from the 32-year-old by phone or social media since. His parents have issued an emotional appeal urging him to get in touch. His dad Howard had this message:
Solicitor John Ainley, who works in Gourock, spoke to Clyde News after the death of Glasgow born serial killer Ian Brady.
A Lanarkshire pensioner’s told Clyde News she thought she was ‘going to die’ as she struggled to recover from a bout of Hepatitis A. Helen Hill is one of 42 people who’ve been treated for bug which was reportedly linked to the JB Christie bakery in Airdrie. The 70 year old’s been speaking to our reporter Kerri-Ann Docherty. She’s now seeking compensation for her ordeal, through New Law Scotland. But while the owner of the bakery JB Christie has every ‘sympathy’ with those affected by the outbreak he remains certain that his premises was not at fault. Andrew Chisholm, JB Christie managing director, said: “I am deeply disappointed that a law firm is seeking to profiteer from the recent cases of Hepatitis A. I am very clear that there is nothing actionable here. “The health and safety of our customers and staff are of paramount importance. “We have cooperated fully throughout this process and we undertook additional control measures agreed by NHS Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council which enabled us to resume trading on Tuesday 2 May. “As an additional precaution, we also voluntarily disposed of all its fresh ingredients and any food stuffs which could transmit infection. “Both the local authority and health board currently have no public health concerns regarding the safety of food produced by the bakery.”
The mother of a teenage organ donor has joined one of the people whose lives he saved at a thanksgiving event in Glasgow. Lily Turley from Hamilton, whose 13 year old son Daryl died when he was hit by a motorbike in 2009, met Cara Hearst, whose life he subsequently saved, at the ceremony at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.
25 year old Joseph Cheney has set up a Just Giving page to raise funds for 22 year old Dean Steele from Uddingston. He talks to our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair
James Docherty ( a Trump-supporting Glasgow businessman) and Dr Murray Leith of the University of the West of Scotland debate Donald Trump's record as US President after his first #100days
We're bringing our pundits Murray and James back for a rematch as #DonaldTrump marks #100days in the White House
The former First Minister was one of the hundreds of mourners who attended the service for the motoring tycoon
Our Political Correspondent Alan Smith is at Westminster talking to leading Scottish MPs about the prospects for #GE17
Our Political Correspondent Alan Smith is at Westminster speaking to leading Scottish MPs about the prospects for #GE17
The National Secular society want Buckfast stripped of its charitable status. The organisation believes the Abbey, where notorious wine Buckfast is brewed, should be considered a business rather than a charity. The NSS say it's an abuse of the system as no income tax is being paid on the profits the Abbey makes, which last year reached £8.8 million, due to their charitable status and has called upon the Charity Commission to act ‘unless they change their activities’. Buckfast tonic wine has been brewed by the monks at Buckfast Abbey for almost 100 years. The caffeine fuelled wine, which also contains red wine, phosphates and vanillin, has proven very popular in Scotland. The Abbey has made nearly £90 million in royalties alone in recent years but the trust themselves have said that any money raised is for the ‘advancement of the Roman Catholic religion’ and therefore is a charitable organisation, however, NSS vice president Alistair McBay said ‘the monks should be setting an example as a religious organisation but the opposite is happening’ The drink has sparked controversy on its own over the years with the Scottish Prison Service reporting that 43% of inmates had admitted to drinking the tonic wine before committing an offense; this is despite the drink accounting for less than 1% of national alcohol sales. NSS Chief executive Keith Porteous Wood has branded the drink harmful and asked for an examination of the Abbey’s eligibility as a charity.
Motoring tycoon Sir Arnold Clark has died at the age of 89. The billionaire, who founded his Arnold Clark car dealership in Glasgow in 1954, died on Monday surrounded by his family. He was knighted in 2004 for services to the motor industry and last year became Britain's first billionaire car dealer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
John McGuire is the boss of Phoenix Honda and learned his trade under his watchful eye:
Motoring tycoon Sir Arnold Clark has died at the age of 89. The billionaire, who founded his Arnold Clark car dealership in Glasgow in 1954, died on Monday surrounded by his family. He was knighted in 2004 for services to the motor industry and last year became Britain's first billionaire car dealer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
Steven Park, President Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, has been paying tribute:
SNP MP Stephen Gethins sits on Westminster's Foreign Affairs Committee and says a long term solution must be found:
The Hibs Manager speaks to our Reporter Linda Sinclair two days on from the bust-up with the Morton boss.
The 60 year old who was at the wheel of a bin lorry when it crashed killing six people in Glasgow will be sentenced for driving months later without a licence
It's not every day that Scotland's Talk In has whistleblowers revealing that the service is so overstretched that crews are falling asleep at the wheel, parents telling us they waited hours for help, and our Inverness reporter Bryan Rutherford breaking news of a witch hunt live on the programme at the end of his report.
Deputy Chief Constable Johnny Gwynne on the increase in armed mobile police after the #Westminster terror attack
General Secretary of the Scottish Police Federation Calum Steele says patrols on the streets here in Scotland have been increased in light of yesterday's attack:
At First Minister’s Questions - parties across the chamber have been reflecting on the Westminster attack.
Nicola Sturgeon led tributes:
The men who ran the Yes Scotland and Better Together campaigns were taking your calls on Scotland's Talk In and discussing the prospects for #Indyref2 #Scotref - but ruled themselves out of getting involved this time.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie was talking your calls on Scotland's Talk In - and giving straight answers !
Olympic silver medal winner Michael Jamieson speaks to Scotland's Talk In about his secret battle with depression during his career at the top of the sport.
Graeme Murty, Martin Canning, Joe Garner and Dougie Imrie all give their reaction to the match afer Rangers beat Hamilton 6-0 at Ibrox in the Scottish Cup Quarter Final.
Watching The Big Bang Theory was suggested as a training method for a school staff member who was dealing with a child with Asperger syndrome, MSPs have been told.
Sheldon Cooper, one of the central characters in the hit American television show, displays traits of the condition.
Those affected can have communication difficulties and struggle in social situations. Samreen Shah, a teacher who is also head of pastoral care at Bannerman High School in Glasgow, told the committee
Watching The Big Bang Theory was suggested as a training method for a school staff member who was dealing with a child with Asperger syndrome, MSPs have been told.
Sheldon Cooper, one of the central characters in the hit American television show, displays traits of the condition.
Those affected can have communication difficulties and struggle in social situations.
Sylvia Haughey, an additional support for learning instructor and an education officer with the trade union Unison, said when she visited a school, a staff member told her they had been recommended to watch the show.
Drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel face stricter penalties under new measures now in force. Motorists stopped while using a mobile had previously been issued with three penalty points on their licence and a £100 fine. Under the new legislation, the consequences double - six points and a £200 fine. Drivers caught using their mobile twice or accruing 12 points on their licence can be banned from the roads and face a £1,000 fine. Mike Bristow is from the charity Brake:
The mum of murdered Clydebank teen, Paige Doherty, has spoken out about the need for ‘tougher sentences’ in Scotland just days before the anniversary of her daughter’s death.
Speaking exclusively on Scotland’s Talk In Pamela Munro shared her thoughts on the Appeal Court’s decision to cut John Leathem’s minimum spell behind bars by four years:
Brendan Rodgers says he has no problem with the tackle on James Forrest from Hamilton's Danny Redmond
Bright, poor teenagers in Scotland lag more than two and a half years behind their classmates in core academic subjects, according to new research.
The Sutton Trust, which published the study, said it was staggering'' these youngsters are so far behind, warning it is ahuge waste of talent''.
The study uses the latest results from international PISA tests to examine the performance of 10% of the most able pupils in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, taking into account their background.
It concludes that bright disadvantaged pupils in Scotland are about two years and seven months behind their well-off classmates in science and maths, while in reading they are about two years and two months of schooling behind.
It adds: “There has been no improvement in the reading, science and mathematics skills of the highest-achieving pupils across the UK since 2006, including those from disadvantaged social backgrounds. In some parts of the UK (Wales and Northern Ireland) there have been falls in some subjects (science).
“The situation for high-achieving pupils across the UK has therefore been stagnant at best.”
Here’s Scottish Labour’s education spokesman is Iain Gray:
Are you smarter than your brother or sister?
Well if you’re the oldest sibling in the pack the chances are you’re the one with the brains.
That’s according to new research out today from Edinburgh University.
Their study of five around 5,000 kids found first-borns generally score higher in IQ tests from as early as the age of one.
Experts reckon it's because parents give them more mental stimulation.
We've been getting your reactions to those findings:
Dominic Jackson was reported missing after going on a kayaking trip to Portsoy. His sister Ellie tells our reporter John Callan more about him.
Kezia Dugdale says she's lost her best friend after the death of MND campaigner Gordon Aikman at the age of 31
Callers Jo and Elizabeth disagree on the need for a safe injection facility in Glasgow.
Professor Neil McKeganey from the Centre for Drug Misuse Research and Kirsten Horsburgh from the Scottish Drugs forum debate whether a drug consumption facility is should be opened in Glasgow
Humphrey Errington from Errington Cheese has secured a court decision to suspend council-imposed "detention notices" on his products. He speaks to our Reporter Linda Sinclair.
The billionaire businessman tells #ScotlandsTalkIn more colleges like the one he established in Glasgow could prevent any 16 year old leaving school with no positive destination for £10m a year.
Donald Trump has become the 45th President of the United States.
He took the oath of office in front of thousands of people at Washington's Capitol Building.
Mick Hogg from the RMT Union is telling our Reporter Linda Sinclair he welcomes the departure of the Scotrail boss
Douglas Ross MSP speaks to our political correspondent Alan Smith about the amount of drugs being used in Scotland's prisons
Our reporter Kerri-Ann Docherty asked former Mental Health Nurse Jeanette Henderson for an interview after she was named on the Queen's 2017 New Year Honours list and ends up being the one breaking the news to her.
61 year old Helen MacKenzie describes Steven Jackson and Michelle Higgins as "animals" as he is convicted of murder and she for defeating the ends of justice
A heartbroken mum says she won't let Christmas pass her family by after the death of her 2 year-old son. Joanna McCarrol's son Callan died from cot death in July - she spoke to our reporter Natasha Reid.
A Stewarton woman's hitting back at claims she put herself in danger - after walking home alone from a night out on Saturday. Our reporter Kerri-Ann Docherty spoke to Fiona Walker - the 41 year old realised she was being followed by someone as she made her way home from Kilmarnock town centre and posted a message on Facebook saying how scared she was - her friend, Alan Woodison, came to her rescue.
Eight police forces are now looking into allegations of historical abuse in football.
There have been 250 reports made to police and more than 50 calls were made to an NSPCC hotline set up for sexual abuse victims in football in the initial hours of opening.
Police Scotland is the latest force to confirm it is looking into allegations following claims of sexual abuse by former players, as the FA begins an internal review.
Fraser Wishart is the chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association in Scotland:
Eight police forces are now looking into allegations of historical abuse in football.
There have been 250 reports made to police and more than 50 calls were made to an NSPCC hotline set up for sexual abuse victims in football in the initial hours of opening.
Police Scotland is the latest force to confirm it is looking into allegations following claims of sexual abuse by former players, as the FA begins an internal review.
Alison Todd is the chief excutive of the charity Children 1st:
John MacCrone is speaking to our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair a year after his co-driver Andy Mort was tragically killed in a crash in the Mull Rally, his backing of a Police Scotland Winter Safe Driving Campaign and his future career hopes.
Alan Smith chats with SNP MSP Colin Beattie who this week lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament over the size of Toblerone - Brexit is getting the blame
Debbie Baker from Glasgow speaks to our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair on World Pancreatic Cancer Day which aims to raise awareness
Food writer Joanna Blythman is calling for the Scottish Government to investigate Food Standards Scotland's handling of the Errington Cheese case.
FIFA have turned down a request to allow players from Scotland and England to wear poppies on armbands during next week's World Cup qualifiers.
The Scottish Football Associations had asked FIFA if they would be punished for wearing poppies on armbands during their games, but FIFA say they won't permit teams to do so.
Scotland are due to play England at Wembley on November 11, which falls on Armistice Day.
Here's SFA chief executive Stewart Regan:
There are calls for more people to head to Edinburgh today as the search for missing French student, Antoine Maury, continues. It’s been almost a week since the 21-year-old was reported missing, with the search centred around the city’s Edinburgh Park. Yesterday hundreds of locals joined police to help look for him. Inspector Alan Carson is leading the investigation:
Clyde News' Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair speaks to Virginia Wills at her Sheriffmuir home about the death of Peter Wills as the man responsible is sentenced in Stirling.
Boxing authorities are evaluating a new handheld brain scanner that could be used by ringside doctors.
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) is closely monitoring trials of the device being carried out by the London Air Ambulance, according to sources.
The scanner can detect brain bleeds with an accuracy of 90%, often before any symptoms such as headaches or confusion become apparent.
The authorities are under pressure to take every possible measure to improve safety following the death last month of Mike Towell.
The Scottish boxer collapsed after his bout with Dale Evans was stopped in the fifth round. He had a catastrophic bleed in his brain.
Our reporter Kerri-Ann Docherty has been speaking to boxing coach Billy Nelson, who’s trained world champions Ricky Burns and Scott Harrison:
An increasing number of children across Scotland are contacting a charity helpline over worries after seeing online porn.
NSPCC-run helpline Childline's bases in Glasgow and Aberdeen took 248 calls from young people on the issue in the past two years - 119 in 2014/15 and 129 in 2015/16.
Across the UK the number of calls by children worried by online porn has increased by 60% in the same two-year period, from 529 to 844.
More than half of the callers in 2015/16 were aged 12-15 but 10% were 11 or younger.
Elaine Chalmers is from Childline:
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Dundee University Students’ Association president Indre Urbanaviciute on the University being named Scottish University of the Year again.
Mike's brother, David, was murdered by Islamic State terrorists, says more needs to be done to help refugees. Mike was at an event at Dundee Law last night and called for peace and tolerance.
13 year old Abby Kane from #Largs is one of 29 Scots on Team GB at the #Paralympics. She spoke to Rob Waller before heading out to Rio.
Nicola Sturgeon says she's been left overwhelmed by the response to her miscarriage in 2011.
Details of the First Minister's loss were made public for the first time at the weekend
Pauline Moriarty struggled to find help after 13 year old Jenna took her own life.
So she set up Beautiful Inside and Out in her girl's memory - the charity supports young people struggling with mental health issues and supports families who have lost a loved one.
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Clyde News is being told dozens of victims of sex abuse in care have come forward as a result of a high-profile campaign by a survivor in Glasgow.
Dave Sharp who claims he was abused at the former St Ninian's School in Fife has been chained to a cross opposite St Andrew's Cathedral for the last ten days and says he wants the Catholic Church to do more to help those affected.
Counsellor Sandra Toya from charity Open Secret is paying tribute.
B/A: The Catholic Church says the Archbishop has met him privately and repeated the apology and that they've tried to respond to him with understanding.
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A charity worker who helps victims of childhood sexual abuse says the crucifixion protest carried out by a survivor in Glasgow's got the backing of people in the city.
That's counsellor Sandra Toya from Open Secret who has been supporting sex abuse victim Dave Sharp whose been chained to a cross opposite St Andrew's Cathedral for 10 days.
As a result of the campaign around 40 people have come forward for the first time looking for help.
The Catholic Church says the Archbishop has met him privately and repeated the apology and that they've tried to respond to him with understanding.
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Clyde News is being told the crucifixion protest in Glasgow of a survivor of sex abuse at a former Catholic School has prompted around 40 victims to come forward.
Dave Sharp has been chained to a cross outside St Andrew's Cathedral for ten days as he calls for more to be done for those who suffered abuse in care.
Counsellor Sandra Toya from charity Open Secret has been supporting the campaign.
B/A: The Catholic Church says the Archbishop has met him privately and repeated the apology and that they've tried to respond to him with understanding.
Sandra Toya is supporting abuse victim Dave Sharp who has been chained to a cross outside St Andrew's Cathedral for the last ten days. Our Reporter Linda Sinclair spoke to her there.
Pancreatic cancer survivor Noreen Leighton took part in a separate trial, she told us more.
Professor Jeff Evans, chief investigator at the University of Glasgow, explains the new pancreatic cancer trial
Researchers say children conceived in winter months 'more likely' to have learning disabilities. Professor Jill Pell from Glasgow University talks to our Reporter Linda Sinclair.
The First Minister tells John Callan - she's backing calls for a Knighthood for Andy Murray following his gold medal win at Rio 2016
Nicola Sturgeon adds to the debate about Scotland's greatest ever sportsperson
Former Headmaster 73 year old John Farrell from Motherwell and 64 year old Paul Kelly have been sentenced to a total of 15 years for sexual and physical attacks on youngsters at the former Catholic school St Ninian's. 49 year old abuse victim John speaks to our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair.
47 year old Joe, was the first victim to come forward, to help convict John Farrell and Paul Kelly of historic abuse charges at St Ninian's in Fife. He speaks to our Reporter Linda Sinclair. We have disguised his voice to protect his identity.
The Chief Executive of the Ramadhan Foundation Mohammed Shafiq says must condemn extremism
Ahead of officially unveiling his campaign to be deputy leader of the SNP, Tommy Sheppard spoke to our reporter John Callan.
It's after 28 headstones were knocked over in a graveyard, thought to play home to a key location in the game.
Pokémon Go fans have been warned to make sure they don’t just go, but also come back – safely.
The craze for collecting virtual Pokémon characters via a phone app has hooked gamers, young and old, as collectors track down the characters through the GPS feature in their phones.
New research has even found Pokémon Go characters hiding in the Cairngorm mountains - as Heather Morning from the Mountaineering Council of Scotland explains:
Kirsten lives and works in Nice but is originally from Glasgow - she's telling us what she saw
29 year old James Richardson disappeared after leaving festival on Monday and police say his family have been told after a body's been discovered. Our reporter Linda Sinclair speaks to friend Anne-Marie Connell.
The campaigner's son Gordon Gentle was killed in the Iraq war in 2004 aged just 19. She talks to our Reporter Linda Sinclair about the long-awaited probe.
Lance Corporal Allan Douglas from Aberdeen was just 22 when he died on the 30th of January 2006. His mum tells us she's lost confidence in the Chilcot inquiry.
DS Duncan Sloan makes urgent appeal to track down killer of elderly man in east end of Glasgow
Our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair speaks to Chief Inspector David Bryce about the rollercoaster derailment at M&D's which left 10 people injured.
Tom Harris headed up the Scottish Vote Leave campaign and admits the result even took them by surprise
The big question that still remains is what the North-South split means for Scotland.
It's the scenario Nicola Sturgeon said could lead to a second Independence Referendum...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland's 'made it clear' that it wants to remain part of the EU.
SNP MSP and remain campaigner Humza Yousaf says there'll be no snap decision...
He’s from the RMT Union and talking to Linda Sinclair outside Scotrail HQ – members are set to walk off the job tomorrow as part of three days of industrial action.
Nick McCann talks to our reporter Vicky Murray about a concert he has planned to help save Malcolm Sargent House from proposed closure.
Andy Meldrum from Glencoe Mountain Resort has been speaking to our reporter Lizzie Parker about the numbers.
The Scottish boxing promoter’s been paying tribute to Muhammad Ali and tells our reporter, Nicola Dowds, about meeting him in Glasgow in 1965.
Our reporter Hope Webb has the latest from the High Court in Livingston where Nyomi and Rachel Fee have been convicted of the Fife toddler's murder. Lizzie Parker is in the town where it happened getting reactions from locals.
Political Correspondent Alan Smith interviews former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill about his book on the #Lockerbie bombing, the political fall out and the need for an international investigation
24 year-old Courtney Richards has been awarded the Baton of Honour for her outstanding achievements while training at the Police College in Tulliallan - she spoke to our reporter Natalie Crawford...
Our reporter Natalie Crawford spoke to Andrew Rideout from NHS Dumfries and Galloway...
A Scottish Glasgow 2014 medallist is in a coma and fighting for her life after a motorcycle accident in Vietnam.
Judo star Stephanie Inglis, 27, who won silver at the Commonwealth Games, fell off the bike on Tuesday in the north east of the country where she had gone to teach English.
She suffered serious head injuries and is being treated in intensive care.
School friend Heather Coutts has been updating us on her sitution:
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to work above party boundaries in the best interests of Scotland but vowed to assert the values set out in the SNP manifesto. The SNP leader was speaking as she met her fellow 62 MSPs following Thursday's Holyrood election. Speaking to our Political Correspondent Alan Smith at a party event at the Kelpies statues in Falkirk, Ms Sturgeon said when parliament reconvenes she would ask to be re-elected as First Minister:
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson in conversation with our political correspondent Alan Smith
Veteran Labour MSP Jackie Baillie held on to the Dumbarton constituency she has represented since 1999, but with a majority of just 109 over the SNP. She was speaking to our reporter Shiona McCallum.
New Liberal Democrat MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton speaks to our political correspondent Alan Smith
Labour's Michael McMahon tells our reporter Kerri-Ann Docherty that he expects to lose his seat.
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has given us his reaction to his party's win in Orkney
Labour's Jackie Baillie is telling Clyde News it's been a difficult night for her party.
She's battling to hold onto her 16 year reign as the candidate for the Dumbarton seat, but admits the rise of the SNP has been a big challenge.
Will one of Labour's most accomplished MSPs lose her constituency seat in Dumbarton tonight?
Jackie Bailley's held the post since the inception of the Scottish Parliament but with the demise of her party across the board she's as vulnerable as any other.
The SNP candidate Gail Robertson is hot on her heels, and says it's a tough race.
We're getting reaction from around the country to the news that the SNP have made early gains from Labour - from Dumfries and Galloway, here's Natalie Crawford.
Our reporter Gary Armstrong with first time candidate Billy McClure, standing in North Ayrshire for the Conservatives.
Carrick Cumnock and Doon valley SNP candidate Jeanne Freeman speaks to our reporter Kerry Lumsden
Our reporter Natalie Crawford caught up with Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell, whose son Oliver is second on the list for South Scotland Region.
The SNP are putting up a "good fight" against Labour's Jackie Baillie for the Dumbarton constituency.
Our reporter Shiona McCallum's been hearing/ Clyde news understands the political heavyweight who has held the seat since 1999 is being chased down by the nationalist Gail Robertson.
SNP MP for West Dunbartonshire Martin Docherty is at the count, and says it's a reflection of his party's movement.
The sound of laughter is filling the counting hall in Dumfries and Galloway - our reporter Natalie Crawford is telling us why...
The SNP candidate for uddingston and Bellshill tells our reporter Kerry-Ann Docherty that it won't be the recent fighting amongst the Labour Party that swings the vote.
Our reporter Kerry Lumsden speaks to Conservative candidate Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley
Our reporter Gary Armstrong speaks to Margaret Burgess about her emotions in standing down, her replacement Ruth McGuire and support for her, positivity for SNP, her achievements in North Ayrshire and for SNP, and her thoughts on young interest in Scottish politics.
All UK commercial passenger flights using the Airbus EC225LP helicopter have been grounded by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following a fatal crash in Norway. The UK CAA's decision to ground all commercial Super Puma flights by UK operators comes after four people died when one crashed in the North Sea in August 2013, while 16 lives were lost in an accident in April 2009.
Gordon Craig - is the Chaplain for Oil and Gas UK - he supported families affected by a similar Super Puma crash off the coast of Shetland in 2013:
Councils across Scotland are checking their school buildings are safe - after seventeen were closed in Edinburgh.
It follows concern about whether they're structurally sound after a wall collapsed at Oxgangs Primary in a storm back in January.
They were built under a Public Private Partnership deal. Top architect Alan Dunlop - a visiting professor at Robert Gordon University - has publically criticised these contracts - arguing that they lead to the cutting of corners when designing buildings.
Our reporter Rebecca Cook speaks to Edinburgh City Council leader Andrew Burns about safety fears that have prompted the closure of 17 schools.
Our presenter Diane Knox who was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma is helping launch a nationwide campaign urging Scots to get worrying moles checked out. She speaks to our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair
MP Siobhain McDonagh has written to the Home Secretary asking for an urgent meeting about protection for the Ahmadiyya community that Mr Shah was part of.
We're being told of a disturbing spike in the number of farmers taking their own lives in Scotland.
Roddy Catto - North East chairman for NFU Scotland - says it's largely down to the increased financial pressure. But he also says there are fewer people working on farms now, making them lonelier places. He's urging anyone feeling pressure to get help:
We've been hearing from a friend of the 16 year old boy who killed Bailey Gwynne at his school in Aberdeen. He's been sentenced to nine years in jail for culpable homicide, and carrying knives in school. The friend saw the fight which led to the fatal stabbing - and he's described the killer's fascination with knives. We've disguised his voice for legal reasons.
St Andrews Psychology Professor Stephen Reicher explains to us what makes terrorists commit terrible acts of violence.
Local woman Gillian Rocks speaks to our reporter Shiona McCallum at the vigil for Asad Shah
Eildon Dyer and Nisreen Sharif, who organised the vigil for Asad Shah in Shawlands, speak to our reporter Shiona McCallum
Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar talks to our reporter Shiona McCallum to pay tribute to Shawlands shopkeeper Asad Shah
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon talks to our reporter Shiona McCallum at Mr Shah's vigil in Shawlands
Stuart Hogg on becoming the first Scotland player to be named Six Nations player of the tournament.
James Johnstone lives across the road from a property on Brown Avenue which is still sealed off.
Our Political Correspondent Alan Smith chats with Holyrood's first female Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick who is retiring after becoming an MSP in 1999
Explosions rocked the Brussels airport and the subway system, just days after the main suspect in the November Paris attacks was arrested in the city.
Aimie Adam was shot twice by gunman Thomas Hamilton 20 years ago. She speaks with our reporter Shiona McCallum.
A search is continuing for a hillwalker missing in the Cairngorms after he failed to return home on Friday.
Experienced walker James Robertson, 61, left Glasgow last Monday and had been staying at Bob Scott's Bothy in Glen Lui, Aberdeenshire.
Mountain rescue teams, search and rescue dogs and a coastguard helicopter were involved in the hunt for Mr Robertson at the weekend.
His daughter Lynn Strachan said her family is ``distraught and desperate'' for news:
The brother of US presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is telling us that Americans living in Scotland could play a huge part in the election:
The search for two experienced climbers missing on Britain's highest mountain has been delayed by more bad weather.
Efforts to locate Rachel Slater, 24, and Tim Newton, 27, on Ben Nevis in the Highlands were suspended on Tuesday due to treacherous weather conditions.
We've been speaking to team leader, John Stevenson:
Cancer patients in Scotland are £420 worse off a month while they go through the disease.
That's according to Macmillan Cancer Support - the charity's calling for every political party to commit to fixing what it calls an outdated cancer system.
Phil Verster is warning passengers to be prepared ahead of the storm. He spoke to our reporter Lizzie Parker at Glasgow Central Station.
Food Standards Scotland is to discuss a package of measures to address our poor diet - Geoff Ogle, Chief Exec of the FSS talks to us about it.
Our reporter Bekki Clark, spoke to this man who was a neighbour of 82-year-old Mary Logie.
The area has been hit by severe floods after Storm Frank battered the Scotland yesterday
Our reporter Linda Sinclair speaks to Alan Wilson, who was trapped on the bus after going through flood water in Girvan yesterday.
A mum whose nine year old boy was killed in a road accident in Perthshire says the support of friends and family has helped her cope with his loss...
Laura McKay's nine year old boy Kairon died after being knocked down on the A90 two months ago..
Following his death Laura was targeted by internet trolls...
Minister for Local Government Marco Biagi telling us about who the biggest winners will be from any shake up to council tax in Scotland
COSLA president and chair of the commission for local tax reform David O'Neil telling us parties will have a number of alternatives to choose from ahead of the Holyrood 2016 election
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon clash at First Ministers Questions over the closure of the Forth Road Bridge due to a steel defect
As it's announced the Forth Road Bridge will be closed until the New Year, our reporter Shiona McCallum speaks to chartered engineer Mark Arndt, from Amey, who is responsible for maintaining the crossing.
Allan Brown from Musselburgh in East Lothian cares for his wife, who has primary-progressive multiple sclerosis. He says nuisance calls could cause serious problems.
Head of campaigns at Which? Pete Moorey is calling for the Scottish Government to step in.
Star Scots actor Robert Carlyle caught up with our reporter Lizzie Parker during a break from filming hit US show Once Upon A Time
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to our Political Correspondent Alan Smith about her first year in the post
She talks about the challenges, spending time away from her family and her future
Scotland's Minister for Europe, Humza Yousaf, tells us Syrian refugees coming to the UK are being properly vetted
David Elliot said he felt like he was in a dream when his name was called the best actor accolade at the Scottish Baftas.
Scottish Bafta lifetime achievement award winner Bill Paterson talks about his role in the remake of Dad's Army.
Christine Tadhope and Mariesha Payne were in the Bataclan concert hall in Paris and survived.
They hid in a cellar at the Bataclan for three hours.
And spoke to reporter James Matthews as they arrived back at Edinburgh airport...
Hundreds of people braved the cold to show their support for refugees being housed in a South Ayrshire village.
They were part of a counter demo protesting against the Scottish Defence Leagues presence in Monkton. The right wing group claims some locals were upset about the refugees claiming asylum in the area.
The First Minister speaks to us in the wake of the Paris attacks. Nicola Sturgeon says "the people of Scotland stand shoulder to shoulder with France"
A book of condolence has been opened at the French Consulate in Edinburgh, where Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale paid tribute to all those caught up in the attacks.
Liam Bruce talking about the vigil her has organised on the steps of Buchanna Galleries following the terror attacks in Paris.
Matt Zarb-Cousin from the Campaign for Fairer Gambling tells MSPs about his own battle
An inquiry's being held at Holyrood on the use of fixed odds betting terminals in bookmakers
Simon Thomas, Chief Executive of Hippodrome Casino, tells MSPs fixed odds betting terminals have changed the atmosphere at bookies
John Heaton, Chief Executive of ScotBet, giving evidence to MSPs who're looking into the use of fixed odds betting terminals at bookmakers
Andrew Lyman from William Hill tells MSPs that focus on gambling addiction should be on the person and not a product
Holyrood is holding an inquiry on fixed odds betting terminals at bookmakers
Our reporter Shiona McCallum and political correspondent Alan Smith on the call handling review published 4 months after the tragic M9 crash. #news #scotland #police
International Development Minister Humza Yousaf tells us Scotland could welcome 350 refugees by Christmas
As BMA Scotland unveils its 2016 Holyrood Manifesto - its Chairman Dr Pete Bennie tells us about the problems facing the NHS in Scotland
Paul Haskins from NATS explains to Rob Waller what was behind this morning's delays at Scotland's airports
Ally McLeod has been inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame - we spoke to his daughter Gail Pirie who led the campaign.
A key rail route in in the north of Scotland is in line for a £170 million improvement package, which will cut journey times for travellers.
The Scottish Government is funding the upgrading work on the Aberdeen to Inverness line.
As well as speeding up the travel time between the cities, trains will run more frequently and a new station will be build at Forres.
Signalling systems will be enhanced and the platforms, Insch and Elgin stations will be extended to cope with longer trains, while Dalcross and Kintore will benefit from initial infrastructure work that will allow new stations to be built there at a later date.
BAM, the company which recently completed the new Borders rail line, has been made the principal contractor for the project.
Here's Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown:
The owner of the Clutha Bar in Glasgow where 10 people were killed has chosen Inverness as the first city to open a not-for-profit pub.
The cash will be given to the Clutha Tust which was set up in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash in November 2013 and aims to help youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our Reporter Linda Sinclair spoke to bar owner Alan Crossan about the plans:
Political Correspondent Alan Smith takes a look at Scotland - one year after rejecting independence
Leader of the Better Together campaign chats with Political Correspondent Alan Smith - one year on from the independence referendum
Our Political Correspondent Alan Smith reflects on last year's independence referendum with Nicola Sturgeon
Gary Tank Commander's been telling us how T in the Park is just like being in the army.....
People caught up in the transport mud bath at Strathallan Castle tell us about their frustrations
We talk to organiser Geoff Ellis about how T in the Park has gone at the new home of Strathallan Castle.
T in the Park fans have been telling us who they're looking forward to seeing this weekend - after the campsite gates finally opened yesterday
The T Break stage at T in the Park - which gives new artists the chance to play at the festival - is celebrating its 20th year.
Dundee performer Be Charlotte will take to the stage on Sunday
The man behind the event, Geoff Ellis, is encouraging us to explore the new site at Strathallan Castle and check out some new talent
Former firefighter and Voice winner Steve McCrorie can't wait to perform at T in the Park's new home
Liam Roberts hasn't had to travel too far for T in the Park - the 20 year old's parents own the Strathallan Castle site
Chief Superintendent Eddie Smith is encouraging as many people as people to use public transport when heading to T in the Park
T in the Park director Geoff Ellis is welcoming thousands of campers to T in the Park's new home at Strathallan Castle
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson announced new reforms to the women's prison system today. Lizzie Parker talked to Cathryn who is a support worker at the 218 service in Glasgow which supports and rehabilitates female offenders. #news #scotland
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson announced new reforms to the women's prison system today. Lizzie Parker talked to Amanda who is a support worker at the 218 service in Glasgow which supports and rehabilitates female offenders. #news #scotland
Monsignor James MacNeil - who's led the service - remembers Mr Kennedy as a down-to-earth and genuine man....
Our political editor Colin Mackay speaks to James and Lindsay Dougall - their sister was murdered in her Crookston home and they want the Scottish Judiciary to be given the option to sentence violent re-offenders who commit murder to a whole-life custodial sentence.
Our reporter Paul Smith caught up with Chief Superintendent Iain Murray about impact of the crackdown 6 months on...
An Ardrossan man's telling us how his mum's about to be "kicked out of the country" after 30 years living here - it's because Crystal Maciver doesn't have a visa. Christopher spoke to our reporter Connor Gillies.
The RNIB - who are behind the scheme - will recruit more than 1-thousand volunteers to deliver the first year of the 'Online Today' project.
The First Minister says the Scottish Government's £25,000 donation to Cash for Kids is in honour of the recent Royal arrival.
Martin Docherty won the West Dunbartonshire seat, and joins 55 other SNP MPs at the House of Commons.
At the age of 20, she's become Westminster's youngest MP for centuries - our reporter Collette McGonigle caught up with her.
5 year old Sam O'Callahan was just 5 when he died of brain cancer a year ago on the 2nd May 2014. His dying wish was that other kids like him, and their brothers and sisters, receive toys and gifts while they are in hospital. Sam's Mum Fiona talks to our reporter Vicky Murray.
Dr Alan Thomas from NHS Aryshire and Arran tells our reporter Paul Smith kids don’t realise the dangers of Paracetamol, and this latest craze.
A man who rescued a dog abandoned at Ayr station with a suitcase of its belongings is urging people to adopt a homeless pet.
Some of Scotland's party leaders have revealed plans to don superhero pants and pyjamas in support of a charitable cause.
The parents of Blair Jordan, who fell to his death working on the BP tanker “British Pioneer” off the coast of Japan in 2009, react to new legislation allowing Fatal Accident Inquiries into the the deaths of Scottish citizens abroad.
Nicola Sturgeon is condemning an SNP member who abused Tory leader Ruth Davidson on Twitter.
At First Minister’s Questions she said he had been suspended from the party following homophobic comments.
Offshore workers are around a fifth heavier than 30 years ago, research has found.
A large-scale study of the current North Sea workforce using 3D body scanners was carried out to inform future changes to safety equipment and the design of offshore installations and platforms.
The research team from Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen found male offshore oil and gas workers weigh on average 14st 4lb (91.7kg) in clothing, almost 19% heavier than in the mid-1980s.
The average height is now 5ft 8in (1.78m), 2% taller than in the 80s.
A total of 588 workers of various weight were selected for the study, with each undergoing seven body scans which took 26 measurements.
But Doctor Arthur Stewart - who led the project - says it's not all fat:
We can reveal that Scotland’s political leaders are admitting they have tried drugs.
All four Scottish party leaders debated for the first time ahead of the General Election at Glasgow University’s Queen Margaret Union chaired by our political editor Colin Mackay:
We can reveal that Scotland’s political leaders are admitting they have tried drugs.
All four Scottish party leaders debated for the first time ahead of the General Election at Glasgow University’s Queen Margaret Union chaired by our political editor Colin Mackay:
The number of serious assaults in Aberdeenshire spiked last year, with 26 more incidents recorded between April and December.
New figures also show a rise in domestic abuse cases by almost a fifth.
But, Superintendent Kate Stephen says they're committed to tackling problem areas:
It is exactly 125 years since the first trains started crossing the Forth Bridge.
To mark the anniversary, a replica Spitfire and RAF Typhoon jet will perform a fly-past at 1.25pm.
Bosses from Network Rail have also allowed 250 people to make the hair-raising trip to the top of the iconic structure, including our News Reporter Shiona McCallum:
Turkey's deputy PM's claiming the UK was "too slow" to flag up that three schoolgirls had vanished.
The teenagers flew to Istanbul last week and are believed to be heading to Syria to join IS.
One of the girls is said to have been tweeting Glasgow woman Aqsa Mahmood who travelled out there in 2013 to marry a fighter..
Our reporter Connor Gillies has been chatting to her family lawyer Aamer Anwar
Unemployment fell by 15,000 to 149,000 in the three months to December.
5.4% of working age people in Scotland are out of work, slightly lower than the 5.7% UK average.
Almost three-quarters of working age Scots have jobs and Finance Secretary John Swinney that is more than ever before:
Our Reporter Linda Sinclair tells the story of Agnes Mukarukaka who is from the Batwa tribe and is helped by SCIAF
Our Reporter Linda Sinclair tells the horrific story of Esperance and her daughter Neema who live in the DR Congo.
We've been speaking to the student who discovered she eats in her sleep.
20 year old Kate Archibald is in her third year at Aberdeen University.
She couldn't understand why she was putting on weight - and why her flatmates kept complaining about food going missing.
She finally figured out what was going on when she woke up surrounded by chocolate bar wrappers.
A doctor's diagnosed her with Nocturnal Sleep Eating Disorder.
Kate says the biggest thing she's eaten has been a wheel of cheddar cheese, and she's even snacked on peanuts, even though she has a mild allergy.
Now her flat is stocked with healthy food - so at least she won't be putting on weight.
Kate's been speaking to our reporter Hope Webb:
Filming on Coronation Street has been suspended for the day in a mark of respect for Anne Kirkbride.
Bill Roache, who plays her on-screen husband, says he'll struggle to carry on working without her.
More than four-fifths of 16 and 17-year-olds want a vote in future elections, a survey has found.
An overwhelming majority of 16 and 17-year-olds who were eligible to vote in last year's independence referendum did so, a survey of over 1,200 first-time voters conducted by Holyrood's Devolution (Further Powers) Committee found.
Over a third said they had campaigned for either side and two-fifths said they had attended a campaign event.
Here's Committee convener Bruce Crawford:
It was sung in celebration of every Scottish gold medal victory at the Commonwealth Games and before every Scottish football and rugby international.
But Flower of Scotland is not the country’s official national anthem.
As our political editor Colin Mackay that could be about to change:
Around 85,000 properties were left without power at the height of a storm which caused major disruption to the transport network.
ScotRail said Network Rail would need to inspect rail lines across the network for damage this morning before allowing passengers to travel on routes.
Our reporter Connor Gilles has been speaking to Nick King from Network Rail:
If you have bought a smartphone or a tablet for your kid this Christmas the message from the police is simple:
Police are warning parents about the dangers of online predators using social networking to groom children.
Here's DSI Steven Wilson from Police Scotland's Cyber Crime Unit.
If you have bought a smartphone or a tablet for your kid this Christmas the message from the police is simple:
Police are warning parents about the dangers of online predators using social networking to groom children.
Here's DSI Steven Wilson from Police Scotland's Cyber Crime Unit.
Clyde News speaks to Gillian Dempster whose daughter was a pupil in Stephenie Tait's class.
Glasgow is in shock this morning after a bin lorry veered out of control on a city centre street yesterday afternoon - killing six people.
Eight people - including the driver - are being treated in hospitals throughout the city.
Emergency services are still in George Square trying to figure out what happened after the lorry careered down Queen Street hitting people in its wake - before smashing into the Millennium Hotel.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says it's a real tragedy: