A host of cabinet ministers in the Starmer government are leaving their jobs, but Alexander said he was "very happy" to stay.

An 85-year-old woman and an 88-year-old man were hit by a red Peugeot 208 on Little France Crescent at about 15:40 on Monday.

A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.

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

Inspectors found that HMP Low Moss substance team had a high caseload and inmates reported that staff were bullying or assaulting prisoners.

Robert McLeod, 43, was fatally injured when he was struck on the head by a metal cattle feeder in Aberdeenshire.

Tom Stoltman, a 32-year-old, 6ft 8in athlete from the Highlands, will join the cast of the BBC Saturday night primetime show for the fourth series.

Jade Duncan made terrified calls to a friend shortly before Sean Hogan crashed, a court hears.

The 43-year-old man was discovered unresponsive in an Edinburgh garden at about 21:30 on Friday.

Dumfries and Galloway Council will carry out a survey to help plan a strategy for managing the gull population.

A huge plume of smoke could be seen from as far away as Fife on Sunday evening.

The boy ended up having to hand out small samples of cocaine to addicts at locations across the west of Scotland.

Toby Peart, 13, from Strathpeffer in the Highlands, was operated on by surgeons who were aided by "exceptional" 3D imaging technology.

The daughter of an 85-year-old care home resident calls the allegations a "violation".

Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian discover their pathways as the third qualifying round draws are made for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.

Peter Garland was a passenger in the victim's vehicle before carrying out the assault in Aberdeen.

Work to revamp the square began at the start of 2025, with a water feature, a raised lawn and sheltered seating among the plans.

William Laurie, 66, died at the scene of the incident near Lochmaben on Sunday.

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

Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.

Fiona Cameron bought "herbal" sleeping pills online but discovered they were prescription only.

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising more devolution and economic growth but what does that mean for Scotland?

Thousands took part in the Pride march in Glasgow to mark the 30th anniversary of the first event in the city.

The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

An 85-year-old woman and an 88-year-old man were hit by a red Peugeot 208 on Little France Crescent at about 15:40 on Monday.

A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames.

The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.

Dumfries and Galloway Council will carry out a survey to help plan a strategy for managing the gull population.

Jade Duncan made terrified calls to a friend shortly before Sean Hogan crashed, a court hears.

Newly-promoted Premier League side keen on Celtic forward, with Scottish champions lining up Egypt winger as a possible replacement.

World number two Luke Humphries is out of the World Matchplay after a shock first-round loss to Scotland's Cameron Menzies.

Forest Green Rovers captain Laurent Mendy is set to become Hearts' 10th summer signing.

Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian discover their pathways as the third qualifying round draws are made for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.