The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across Scotland on Friday, followed by a wind warning on Saturday.

A new campaign will help women feel confident to give evidence in sexual assault trials.

Tam Murray, 40 and Murdo Morrison, 23 remain missing after their vessel disappeared off Lewis and the body of crewmate Douglas Craigie was found at sea.

It comes after a warning that restrictions were being "routinely ignored" in Dumfries and Galloway.

Inverurie in Aberdeenshire lands a title which was won in previous years by Paisley and Oban.

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

A two-day Halloween festival will take place this weekend in the town.

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

Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.

Heavy rain hit the islands ahead of a weekend of weather warnings across the rest of Scotland.

Tim Visser is accused of controlling and abusive behaviour against a woman over a a 14-year period in Edinburgh and elsewhere.

A two-week crackdown targeted organised immigration crime at Cairnryan in Dumfries and Galloway.

Jordan Hadden waved fellow supporters to come onto the pitch at Ibrox after the Scottish Cup quarter-final tie in March.

Families have raised concerns over palliative care at Edinburgh's children's hospital.

Researchers in Glasgow say raised eyebrow or a slow blink could project self- assurance to your audience.

Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Andy Maciver.

Areas where the use of fireworks is prohibited will again be introduced in parts of Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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

Brian is part of a growing group of people known as "preppers", who are getting ready for power outages and other emergencies.

Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain across Scotland on Friday, followed by a wind warning on Saturday.

Most pupils in the Highlands have a laptop provided by their school.

Inverurie in Aberdeenshire lands a title which was won in previous years by Paisley and Oban.

Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi had claimed he was victim of an illegal rendition when he was transferred into US custody.

The pair assaulted two girls, one of whom later brandished weapons in what became a viral video.

BBC Scotland's Tom English reviews another frustrating night in Europe for the Scottish champions.

Injury blows mount for Hearts defender as Rangers defender challenges team-mates.

Martin O'Neill spoke of refereeing decisions and near misses after the Europa League defeat against Celta Vigo. But is the reality more concerning?

Andy Burke, Scott Allan and Ewan Murray look ahead to the weekend's SPFL fixtures