The family of Hugh McMahon say the battery burned a hole the size of a 5p coin in his heart.

Three quarters of Scottish households will given extra cash due to concerns about the rising cost of living.

News that three quarters of Scottish households will be given a £150 payment dominates Friday's papers.

Alice Byrne, 28, was last seen leaving a friend's flat in Portobello on the morning of 1 January.

Britain's human rights watchdog shouldn't be considered an independent group, charities tell the BBC.

Senior school pupils will no longer need to wear face coverings in classrooms after the February break.

Hundreds of electrical wires installed on a ferry at Ferguson shipyard are found to be too short.

John McGlynn apologises to Raith Rovers fans for the "enormous error" in signing David Goodwillie.

It accused the PM of attempting to distract from the "partygate" scandal by scrapping self-isolation.

American authorities, who say the man is Nicholas Rossi, want to extradite him for a rape charge.

Pupil Anna De Garis made accusations of widespread bullying and racial and sexual harassment.

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

A further easing of the Covid restrictions in Scotland has taken effect - so what has changed?

New residents will no longer have to isolate if they have a negative PCR test and no Covid symptoms.

With changes to Covid rules, there's been some confusion over the differences on each side the border.

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect last year.

Experts and politicians say Scotland needs to learn to live with Covid for the "foreseeable future".

BBC Scotland answers your questions about the latest Covid restrictions.

Scotland's one million confirmed cases is a big underestimate of the actual number of infections.

As pupils return to class, we look at the picture across Scotland on how the pandemic is being felt.

Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.

There are no specific measures to monitor the mental health of new fathers and some struggle to cope.

Aberdeen's Spectra event comes back in from the dark after two years of coronavirus cancellations.

Cheuk-chi Yau and his family started a new life in Glasgow after leaving Hong Kong following riots last year.

Three mothers beg for their children to be released from locked units into appropriate community care.

How singing together after Covid restrictions is making a difference for choir members across Scotland.

The Workplace Parking Levy could see some employees paying hundreds of pounds for a space.

Drivers have criticised 'illogical' rules in the roads around Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden.

The trials cyclist's short film The Slabs sees him tackle the Dubh Slabs in the Cuillin hills.

The Glasgow museum, which has been closed for more than five years, will reopen on 29 March.

Women who have lost babies share their stories as MSPs call for more support 'as a matter of urgency'.

The first minister says children will not have to wear face coverings in the classroom from the end of February.

About one in 10 fathers will experience a depressive episode within the first year after a baby.

Three mothers beg for their sons to be released from locked hospital units and into appropriate community care.

Scotland's Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says she will not been doing the job while she is on maternity leave, but she does expect to return to it.

The world-famous cultural attraction in Glasgow will reopen in March following a major refurbishment.

Great Britain's women's curlers suffer a tough 9-7 defeat by South Korea, as the men's side are beaten by the United States.

Andy Murray is knocked out in the second round of the Rotterdam Open by world number nine Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Injured flanker Jamie Ritchie is ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations as Scotland make five changes for Saturday's game in Wales.

Refereeing decisions are "killing" Aberdeen says Lewis Ferguson, and Rab Douglas believes it is too early to be criticising Hibs manager Shaun Maloney.