The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) says the technique will reduce injuries among prison officers and inmates following three pilot schemes.

The Scottish Labour leader says he only decided to speak out against the prime minister on the morning of his dramatic news conference.

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

The new away shirt has sparked debate among the Tartan Army since it was revealed on Friday.

It is hoped the designation could help promote Stranraer as a "vibrant foodie destination".

Cumbernauld Action on Care for the Elderly (CACE), which provides transport, meals and social activities for older people, will lose about 35% of its annual budget.

The body of David Smith was discovered last Tuesday evening at a property in Glenraith Square.

A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

NHS Lothian said no patients are unwell as a result of the mould found and patients and families have been made aware of the ongoing situation.

Prosecutors launched a proceeds of crime action against Roland Russell after he pleaded guilty last year to being involved in serious organised crime.

The 34-year-old was released pending further inquiries, while a 31-year-old Romanian woman was released without charge.

An update from the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry says any political pressure to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital was applied "in ignorance".

Network Rail said all ScotRail and cross-border routes would be restored at Scotland's busiest railway station.

A councillor has told a trial that Jordan Linden climbed into his bed and "caressed" him during an SNP youth trip in 2016.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years.

Locals in Maybole, South Ayrshire, got so tired of dog fouling on their streets that they decided to clean it up themselves.

A record 42 MSPs are stepping down, from grandees to first timers - they share their reasons why.

A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

William MacDowell, 81, was convicted of the murders of Renee MacRae and her son Andrew in 2022 but their bodies have never been found.

The emergency services were called to the Aberdeenshire town's Forrest Place.

It is hoped the designation could help promote Stranraer as a "vibrant foodie destination".

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) says the technique will reduce injuries among prison officers and inmates following three pilot schemes.

Josh Kerr thought he was "untouchable" but injury left him waiting for success and gave him a new attitude to athletics.

Have Thistle missed their chance in the Championship title race plus Leagues One and Two.

Celtic defender could leave permanently as two players are linked with moves to Glasgow.

Sir Kenny Dalglish believes the Scottish FA would be "silly" not to offer head coach Steve Clarke a new contract - no matter how the team perform at this summer's World Cup finals.

Captain Callum McGregor has no doubt Celtic remain in the Scottish title race but says they need "at least five or six" wins from their final seven matches.