Today's Headlines for Scotland

Family attacks cyclist crash fine
A driver fined and banned from driving after an accident which killed a cycling champion should be jailed, say the victim's family.

SNP 'Kalashnikov' member suspended
A Glasgow SNP councillor is suspended over allegations he fired a a Kalashnikov assault rifle while visiting Pakistan.

Rain causes more flood problems
Several days of heavy rain continue to cause flooding-related problems across many areas of Scotland.

Prosecutors examine C.diff deaths
A report into C.diff deaths at a hospital is passed to the procurator fiscal to see if charges should be brought.

Drug deaths double in last decade
The number of drug-related deaths in Scotland has doubled in the past 10 years, according to new figures.

Fifth of homes earn under£10,000
One-in-five Scottish households has an income of less than£10,000 a year, according to new figures.

Work starts on whale's disposal
The job of removing the carcass of a 40-tonne sperm whale from a shoreline begins.

"Who's a clever boy then?" - a lost parrot talks his way home
A talking parrot missing for almost a week has been returned to its owner after speaking to a passer-by.

Pauline McLean tests her metal at a show about aluminium
A family affair Blooms at the Edinburgh Festival

Murray handed tough Olympic draw
British number one Andy Murray could have to beat Rafael Nadal to win a medal in Beijing.