BBC Scotland News

Council strike sparks disruption

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:08:30 GMT
Schools, rubbish collections and ferry crossings are disrupted as council workers stage a 24-hour walkout over pay. more >>

Prison for eBay hair tong thief

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:03:58 GMT
A hairdresser who made £63,000 selling stolen hair straighteners on eBay is given a prison sentence. more >>

Glasgow gets city of music honour

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:25:13 GMT
Glasgow aims to build on its rich and varied musical heritage after it is named a United Nations City of Music. more >>

BAA 'should sell' Scottish airport

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:10:50 GMT
The Competition Commission says BAA should sell one of Scotland's busiest airports, as well as two in the London area.  more >>

Court shown parade crash footage

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:54:34 GMT
A jury watches CCTV footage of a motorbike ploughing into pedestrians during a street parade. more >>

BBC World News

Many dead in Madrid plane crash

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:25:05 GMT
At least 45 people are killed and many others are injured as a Spanair passenger plane swerves off a runway during take-off at Madrid's Barajas airport, Spanish officials say. more >>

US and Poland seal missile deal

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:35:19 GMT
The US and Poland sign a deal to locate part of a controversial US missile defence shield on Polish territory, angering Russia. more >>

Bolt claims 200m gold with record

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:25:10 GMT
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the men's 200m gold medal at the Olympics in a record 19.30 seconds. more >>

Russia scales down Georgia toll

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:27:34 GMT
Russia says it has evidence of 133 civilians killed in the conflict over South Ossetia - far lower than its initial estimate of 1,600. more >>

Sarkozy renews Afghan commitment

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:19 GMT
French President Nicolas Sarkozy travels to Afghanistan to support his troops, a day after a deadly attack by Taleban fighters. more >>

Edinburgh Airport Weather

Edinburgh Airport, UNITED KINGDOM Weather :: 16C Mostly clear

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:20:00 GMT
16C Mostly clear more >>