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The "French Spider-man", Alain Robert, known for scaling the world's tallest buildings without harness or helmet, says he would still like to climb the European Union's tallest building, the Shard in London, despite the building's owners having taken out an injunction to stop him.

A CARTOONIST subjected a quiet village to foul-mouthed abuse in a family row, a court has heard.

Scientists are taking to the skies to measure the amount of greenhouse gas emitted in the UK.

Britain's most advanced attack submarine, Ambush, has officially joined the Royal Navy fleet following a ceremony on the Clyde.

A FOUR-year-old boy has died after falling ill at a nursery school.

Naked Rambler Stephen Gough has been remanded in custody for allegedly breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from going nude in public places just minutes after it was imposed.

BOND movie Skyfall leads the pack at this year's Empire Awards with six nominations including best actor for Daniel Craig and best actress for Dame Judi Dench.

Contractors building the new Forth Road Bridge have paid tribute to the "heroes" who worked on the existing crossing.

DANCERS from Scotland and China have teamed up to put on a special show that will take place in galleries and museums.

A man has been arrested for alleged offensive behaviour at a football match.

After a 30-year intermission, the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy is on track for opening to the general public next month.

A teenager was caught striking a bat with a pool cue after his friend posted video footage of the offence on Facebook.

DRIVERS and commuters in Glasgow face three days of traffic chaos as busy city centre roads are closed for resurfacing work.

Four men have admitted discussing carrying out a terror attack in the UK using homemade bombs.