A dispute over fixed fees could result in cases being hit by major delays, affecting alleged victims and the accused.

Disabled people and unpaid carers say they face additional struggles due to rising energy costs.

The soaring cost of household bills and the French presidential election make Scotland's front pages.

The wives of two police officers who died in the line of duty want a change to the law in Scotland.

The Scottish Trades Union Congress meets this week amid pressure on earnings and pay fights on numerous fronts.

A switch of governance for the top two tiers of the women's game in Scotland should "accelerate" a move to full-time professional football.

A man is arrested following the incident near Innerleithen on Saturday in which a 60-year-old died.

The 70-year-old man was taken to hospital in Inverness in Sunday's incident.

A red plaque is unveiled for William Fraser, the last firefighter killed in the line of duty in Aberdeen.

The sailings were disrupted for several weeks after the company sacked 800 workers last month.

Officers said the vehicle "almost flew past them" during a speed check on the A78 in Ayrshire.

Organisers say this year's annual fundraising event has raised about £3m for Scottish charities.

A man and woman were arrested after police were called to a suspected leak in Stenhousemuir.

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

Most people in England no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK.

The legal requirement to wear face coverings has ended, but Covid testing continues until the end of April.

What lies behind the surge in cases that has delayed the lifting of the final restrictions?

As well as stopping some infections, jabs "cut the risk" of long Covid in those who still catch the virus.

A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms of coronavirus.

Nataliya Hevak's family cannot shelter in bunkers in Lviv because their son is in a wheelchair.

The latest ferry breakdown at Arran throws the spotlight on an increasingly unreliable fleet.

Tatyana Safronova and 14-year-old Serhii are adapting to island life after fleeing the war.

Combustible cladding is to be banned on new buildings with floors more than 11m above the ground.

The Arthurs stayed at home to protect seven-year-old twins Orin and Olivia who have a rare disease.

The event near Beauly returns this summer after a two-year break due to the Covid pandemic.

A group of 52 children who fled the war zone speak about settling into their new home in Edinburgh.

Charging for road use could provide boost government coffers as the shift the electric vehicles cuts tax revenue.

Archives of the Munro clan record how grain was stolen and mill was damaged on land it owned at Inverlael.

A Dundee musician feared he would bleed to death after his arm was nearly severed in an industrial accident.

Two schemes are offering discounted rail travel to encourage people to make more journeys on the railways.

A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

Gillian Docherty was living on borrowed time but a drug improved her health so much she had a baby.

The first minister wants people to continue covering their face in public despite there being no legal need.

BBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell on the vote that will see more than 1,200 council seats contested.

Elections for all 32 Scottish local councils will be held on 5 May. Here are some of the things to look out for.

Everything you need to know ahead of the Scottish council elections on 5 May.

The SNP party leader says the "immediate priority" of SNP councillors will be supporting families through the cost of living crisis.

Scotland's former first minister calls for more support for families and more urgency in the independence debate.

Perth café owner Katerina White says it is time to "show our beautiful smiles" again.

Relatives remember their lost loved ones as a jihadist is found guilty of conspiring to murder hostages in Syria.

New technology is helping rescue teams search for lost climbers on Britain's highest peaks.

Hibs to approach Roy Keane on return to management, injured Hearts defender targets cup final comeback...

Celtic will go into the final Old Firm game of the season six points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership after a nervy win at Ross County.

Manchester United loanee Dylan Levitt scores a fine solo effort in Dundee United's 3-2 defeat to Hearts.

Hearts deal a blow to Dundee United's European ambitions as Ellis Simms' late goal secures a Scottish Premiership win at Tannadice.