More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.

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

BBC Scotland's health correspondent Lisa Summers on the damning verdict delivered on NHS Grampian.

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to become one of the biggest releases in history but how is the rest of Scotland's gaming industry doing?

The motorway closures will be in place from 18:00 on Saturday until 13:00 on Sunday, when diversions will be in place.

Parts of improvement work meant to be completed more than two months ago are still ongoing in Dumfries.

The first minister reacts after Healthcare Improvement Scotland said failures to learn from mistakes caused repeated and avoidable harm to patients.

Denise Clair has brought a case for a private criminal prosecution against the footballer, who was ruled to have raped her by a civil court.

Justice Secretary Neil Gray hears from three families whose loved ones died from stabbings or drug use.

Discussions take place between Scottish football governing's body and a delegation of state senators to build on bonds forged during the World Cup.

Police Scotland confirm a 47-year-old woman died after being hit by a van on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Graeme Wilson says the animal he rescued is in a new licensed home to live a "long, happy life".

Ties bind Scotland captain Andy Robertson and the man whose caps record he's about to equal, Kenny Dalglish, in more ways than one, writes Tom English.

Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and Rebecca McCurdy.

Long driving test waits are leaving learners facing rising costs, delayed independence and months of uncertainty as they wait to get behind the wheel.

Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

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

Jeri Cormack is tasked with maintaining three historic lighthouses in Caithness on the edge of the British mainland.

The festival brought some big names to Dumfries but a new "winter extravaganza" is taking its place.

A council decision to demolish Motherwell Concert Hall is the latest in a long line of culture and leisure closures in the town.

More than 76,000 sewage spills were recorded at overflow sites previously unmonitored by Scottish Water, BBC Scotland News analysis has found.

One will cover Inverness and the other a large area of the west Highlands from 1 April next year.

BBC Scotland's health correspondent Lisa Summers on the damning verdict delivered on NHS Grampian.

Parts of improvement work meant to be completed more than two months ago are still ongoing in Dumfries.

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to become one of the biggest releases in history but how is the rest of Scotland's gaming industry doing?

Amy Canavan assesses Scotland's central defensive dilemmas before Friday evening's must-win match against North Macedonia.

Scotland women succumb to a four-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in their second Emerging Nations Trophy Group A fixture.

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli attempts to increase player pool as former Aberdeen player hints at Pittodrie return.

Scotland v North Macedonia preview

Scotland's Erin Boothman has her sights set firmly on the 2028 Olympics after a remarkable double-gold medal debut at last month's Track Cycling World Championships.