Japanese knotweed hotspots in Scotland as map shows where invasive plant grows

A selfless Scots schoolboy defied bullies for three years to grow his hair long and help cancer-stricken kids.

Rylan Clark has been left bruised in unusual places and asked his friends on Instagram to 'send help'.

Barry Ferguson played with Dwight Yorke and the Trinidad and Tobago star had all the talent in the world. But Fergie reckons his old mate is on a different planet if he thinks he can end the Old Firm duopoly with Aberdeen.

John Kennedy says Kyogo's determination to stick to Ange Postecoglou's plan is the main reason the goals just keep coming from the Japanese star.

This is the disturbing moment a Scots killer purchased a hammer and cement in B&Q before murdering a mum and her child.

This is the incredible moment hero RNLI crews rescued a trapped dog that had fallen three metres down a Scots sea wall.

The cost of living crisis continues to put the squeeze on household budgets as everyday food prices continue to rise, inflation remains in the double digits and energy bills show no signs of coming down before summer. While we welcome the warmer days of late winter and longer daylight hours, many households are still struggling to heat their homes.

A mum of two has become an internet sensation by telling the world about her job - as a digger driver. Digger Girl Amy Underwood began posting on public social media sites when her friends weren’t interested in her pictures of diggers.

Police have launched an urgent search for a man and baby who are thought to be in the Edinburgh area, with concerns for the pair's welfare.

Lorraine Kelly was left red-faced this morning as Ben Shepherd quizzed her about a newspaper story about her husband Steve's saucy texts.

Fire crews in West Lothian were not called out to a single incident on Bonfire Night as moves to tackle trouble were hailed a success.

Social media giants need to crackdown on violent footage being posted online in the wake of the Daily Record’s Our Kids: Our Future campaign, experts and MSPs demanded last night

Politicians have thrown their weight behind a Daily Record campaign to curb youth violence following a baseball bat attack on a defenceless boy at a burger and ice cream van. In the footage, filmed and shared on social media, the 14-year-old victim is seen being struck around eight times with weapons including bats and wooden sticks.

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon has responded to claims the hit Starz TV show portrays a 'deeply distorted' version of Gaelic life.

Historic visitor sites popular with tourists are set to close on Wednesday across Scotland due to strikes.

Lethal new pills on the street have sparked a major warning they could fuel Scotland’s drug death toll.

Concern is growing for the welfare of a Scots teen who has been missing overnight. Stuart McGee has been reported missing from Edinburgh area and was last seen on Friday evening.

A search has been launched for a missing Scots man who was last seen two days ago. Police are trying to trace Gordon Fletcher who has been reported missing from Lochgoilhead, Argyll and Bute.

Storm Huntley has left fans in stitches after sharing her neighbour's unusual garden decoration.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing Glasgow teen.