When Lucy Turner was diagnosed with an aggressive mouth cancer she was told she would have to terminate her pregnancy.

Laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus drop for the second week in a row, but experts warn the flu season is not over.

Officers have cordoned off a large area of Queen's Park on the south side of the city.

David Stephen and Shaun Brown have been accused of acting as part of an organised crime group.

Outbreaks of the H5N1 strain have been detected at farms in the Borders, Midlothian and South Lanarkshire.

Emergency services were called to report of a fire Brodie Court at around 01:30 on Wednesday.

Agnes, or EpicGamerGrandma as she was known online, passed away in hospital after suffering from a stroke.

Operation Portaledge was launched after a series of violent incidents in a gangland feud earlier this year.

The operator's website said it was "unbeatable on price" - but the advertising watchdog said ScotRail had no evidence to back up the claims.

The future of the sitcom was in doubt after the death of one of its writers, age just 48.

It's business as usual at the rescue centre near Dumfries - with one crucial, tasty exception.

Firearms officers were called to a disturbance in Aberdeen on Tuesday afternoon.

Sites right across the country receive the upgrade aimed at helping boost investment and employment.

The changes to the judgement, which was also amended last week, are described as clerical mistakes, errors or omissions.

The child told medics she didn't consent to receiving a blood transfusion even in the event of a medical emergency.

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

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting Prof Alexis Jay's position on public inquiries into child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Afghan Rapualla Ahmadze carried out the attack on the 17-year-old in Elgin, Moray, last year.

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

The Scottish singer has been gifted a jacket by the US actor after he hailed her one of his biggest British heroes.

Mary-Jane Parker, from Peebles, suffered 10 broken ribs and multiple other injuries in the Highlands.

ScotRail has announced its Christmas and New Year timetable which includes the last Christmas Eve and Hogmanay trains departing earlier than usual.

The job comes with a few challenges - including weekly boat trips to mainland for washing and shopping.

Eskdalemuir villagers fear a downgrade of service despite an upgrade to digital phone technology.

Sandra Lee Myles' garden has become a landmark in Drumchapel as she lost count of how many decorations she owns.

When Lucy Turner was diagnosed with an aggressive mouth cancer she was told she would have to terminate her pregnancy.

Revised proposals - without the original 80-mile diversion - have been drawn up after public concern.

Laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus drop for the second week in a row, but experts warn the flu season is not over.

Plans are lodged to improve the building given to Peebles by dictionary publisher William Chambers.

A man died and two people were taken to hospital following the fire in Scott Street in June

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy is eager to retain Daizen Maeda and insists the forward is "really happy" at the Scottish champions after a possible summer exit was blocked.

Head coach Derek McInnes insists Hearts are "a good proposition" as the Scottish Premiership leaders aim to strengthen in January.

Tom & Andy lookback on the first leg of the 1872 Cup, plus we hear from Dylan Richardson

Rangers boss Danny Rohl is keen on former Ibrox forward Josh Windass.

Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen says Peter Wright should retire after his defeat in the PDC World Championship second round.