The Scottish Qualifications Authority tells schools they must investigate malpractice and penalise candidates.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is due to make an announcement on further relaxing Covid restrictions.

SSE signs deal that could see CO2 from its gas-fired power station at Peterhead captured and stored by 2026.

A traffic lights system allowing travel to some countries is set to be introduced, the BBC understands.

Plans for a traffic light system for foreign holidays and a row over school assessment sharing make the front pages.

A reshuffle, the Covid crisis and a referendum are top of the "to do" list but other issues also need attention.

The next phase of lockdown easing will see people meeting up indoors. So what new freedoms are coming and when?

Dying residents' health needs were "neglected" at the care home in Midlothian where 15 died with Covid.

Nick Ray says he finds relief on the sea, enjoying close encounters with seals and dolphins.

Alan Ritchie, 61, was stabbed in the head and body outside his flat in Glasgow last March.

SP Energy Networks says the new line between Bonnybridge and Glenmavis is needed to cater for more renewable electricity.

The new Holyrood class of 2021 has been chosen and some have been reflecting on their next steps.

It might be "when" not "if" for indyref2 but Nicola Sturgeon wants to see support for independence running higher.

Ross Willox, 41, denies murdering Ms Faulds, 39, at his home in Monkton, South Ayrshire in April 2019.

Industrial action over a pay dispute could begin this month, following a ballot of Unite and GMB members.

What are the facts and figures which tell the story of the Scottish Parliament election results?

The picture across Scotland as the SNP win a fourth consecutive victory in the Scottish Parliament.

After two days of counting here are some of the key outcomes of the Holyrood 2021 vote.

Find out the results in your area in the Holyrood election.

One of the most bizarre episodes of World War Two unfolded on a farm to the south of Glasgow on 10 May 1941.

Two of the UK's only resident killer whales are spotted in Cornwall for first time, experts say.

Home working is here to stay for many, but what are the costs to business and to the environment?

The group has been called to the islands 145 times to deal with unexploded ordnance.

A new show looks at the origins of disco culture in the 1960s and how it's developed since.

A sea kayaker tells how his experiences on the water help him in his struggles with his mental health.

Boris Johnson is being urged to lead a four-nations approach and better explain the benefits of the UK.

Eight people, including five children, have been rescued from an overturned dinghy and paddleboards off the Scottish coast.

Take a look back at some of the main moments of a Scottish election like no other before.

Promoter Brian Reynolds calls on the Scottish government to provide a more detailed route map out of coronavirus restrictions.

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Some vulnerable groups have a lower figure for vaccine take-up than older age groups.

With the country opening up a little more on Friday, here are five things about the state of the pandemic.

In the year since the first Covid lockdown, what have been the key moments in Scotland's pandemic?

The lifting of more restrictions depends on continued progress in tackling the outbreak.

Two separate studies suggest women under 50 have worse long-term outcomes after being in hospital with Covid.

The Scottish and UK governments have published their timetables for easing of lockdown restrictions.

With the countdown to lockdown easing under way we have the answers to some of our readers' questions.

From 26 April, it is expected all parts of Scotland currently in level 4 will move down to a "modified" level 3.

Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean is to miss the forthcoming Euro 2020 finals after Norwich City confirm a knee injury.

Aberdeen offer to host this season's Scottish Cup final at Pittodrie so Hibernian and St Johnstone fans can attend the match.

Neil Lennon, Derek McInnes and Alex Neil are linked with the Salford City job as Kenny McLean is ruled out of the Scotland squad for the Euro 2020 finals.

Great Britain's Jemma Reekie runs an outdoor personal best as she wins the 800m at the Golden Games in California in the United States.

Lowland League clubs give provisional approval to inviting Celtic and Rangers 'B' teams into the division for one season.