Summary: UCI Cycling World Championships 2023 to feature indoor track cycling, football cycling, artistic cycling, and BMX Freestyle. Road races to pass through Glasgow's Kelvin Way, offering fans a chance to see world-class athletes in action. Glasgow's vibrant cityscape transformed to host the prestigious championship and welcome fans to a specially constructed fan zone in George Square. Anticipation mounts as the opening ceremony approaches, promising an unforgettable celebration of cycling's artistry and athleticism. ...

Summary: Former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier ousted after breaking Covid laws and exposing the public to risk. Nearly 12,000 voters signed a recall petition leading to her expulsion from the SNP. Scottish Labour views the by-election as an excellent opportunity to gain a seat. The SNP faced further issues with a Police Scotland probe into party finances and high-profile arrests. The by-election date will be set when Parliament resumes in September. A disgraced former MP who was co...

Summary: Two teenagers died after attending a DJ event in Glasgow , with police investigating the possibility of drugs being involved. Both men fell ill after the event, with one dying shortly after being unwell at a railway station and the other in hospital the following morning. Authorities are looking into whether the two incidents are linked and whether substances played a role. A drugs charity highlights increasing drug purity over the past decade, contributing to a higher overdose risk. The unregulated drug market's dynamic nature and the presence of synthetic stimulant drugs are concerning. Calls for drug regu...

Summary: A West African bloc of nations is considering military intervention in Niger, viewing it as a last resort. Eka-Wass group has been discussing a standby military force to address the situation. The situation in Niger is complex due to border disputes, active insurgencies, and regional implications. Military intervention could further destabilize the region and lead to a refugee crisis . The involvement of Russia's Wagner group in Niger is not imminent due to logistical challenges. ...

Summary: Twin brothers Alexander and Robert McKellar convicted for the death of charity cyclist Anthony Parsons . Alexander played guilty to culpable homicide while Robert played guilty to helping cover up the crime. The incident occurred in 2017 on the A82 near Bridge of Orchie , Argyll . Alexander had a history of previous driving offences , including drink driving and careless driving. Anthony Parsons ' remains were found in 2021 after being hidden for three years. The family of Anthony Parsons expressed their grief and paid tribute to him in court. ...

Windsor Framework has received a 'cautious welcome' in Northern Ireland All right, let's get the view now of Michelle O'Neill, because this time last week all the talk was of the PM's deal with the EU over the Northern Ireland protocol. This seemed to get a decent enough reaction from most parts, but of course the big question is what do the DUP do, the largest unionist party in Northern Ireland? They say they won't rejoin power sharing if they're not happy. Well, the largest party at Stormont is Shinfeng, and its leader there would have been First Minister. That's Michelle O'Neill. She joins us live now. Thank you very much for being on the programme this morning. Has Rishi Sineq negotiated a good deal for Northern Ireland? Well, I think we've all had the best part of a week now to reflect on the deal, and I think it's fair to say that the ...