It is understood that Assistant Chief Constable Pat Campbell was suspended on Wednesday.

Connor Gibson was also charged with offences relating to the Sexual Offences Act 2009.

The suspension of a senior police officer and Omicron cases at a pop concert make the front pages.

They arrived like rock stars 10 years ago and their love life has been the source of endless speculation.

Climate change campaigners welcome the move but business leaders voice fears for the future of thousands of jobs.

The number of cases in Scotland increases to 29, including six linked to a Steps concert in Glasgow.

Scottish Ballet has made subtle changes to the famous production in order to make it more inclusive.

Matthew Birch, who taught in North Lanarkshire and Fife, targeted girls who often had personal issues.

Officers were called to Stirrat Street in Maryhill at about 15:30 and have since sealed off the area.

The Platinum Vets practice in Strathaven was targeted by vandals for the second time in a month.

A Scottish government census of young people's health and wellbeing sparks a row over its questions.

Gary Thomson, 52, molested and raped a young girl and an eight-year-old boy in Edinburgh.

A daily update on the number and location of coronavirus cases in Scotland.

Ministers say they are aiming to offer all eligible over-18s a booster by the end of that month.

The measure has recently come back into effect in England despite concerns over enforcing the rule.

What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

The scheme, which applies to nightclubs and large events, came into effect in October.

Industry concerns, legal issues, political pressure and case numbers will all have played a part in the u-turn.

Vaccine passports, boosters and lateral flow tests - your questions answered on the first minister's Covid update.

Doctors treating virus patients in Lanarkshire tell BBC Scotland they are under "unprecedented pressure".

All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine.

Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

It is hoped the results of the study could be used to forecast which patients will need treatment.

More than 100,000 Scots are waiting for a booster despite receiving their second dose more than six months ago.

The scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and some other licensed and hospitality premises.

An interpreter who had to flee Afghanistan is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his plight.

Former health secretary Jeane Freeman on the "enormity" of Covid-19 and how government grappled with it.

The ring was returned to Peggy MacSween, 86, after it was unearthed by a metal detectorist.

The stories from Scotland and the north of England of those with no power a week after Storm Arwen.

Graeme Campbell's home has been targeted by gangsters in fire and acid attacks three times since 2019.

The animal, called April, was injured by plastic waste in the Maldives and is now in the care of Sea Life Loch Lomond.

People still living without power describe their ongoing struggle in the wake of Storm Arwen.

Fort William's new manager Shadab Iftikhar on mentor Roberto Martinez and his colourful career path.

A former British army Afghan interpreter is given a new home by a woman who was moved by his story.

A speed Rubik's Cuber from Dunblane is set to take on the best in the world.

Thousands of homes have been without power and buildings damaged after Scotland was hit by extreme winds.

An RNLI lifeboat is struck by waves as it is moved to the safety of a harbour during Storm Arwen.

Extreme weather in Aberdeenshire brought by Storm Arwen left passengers stranded on a train overnight.

With Connor Goldson's Rangers contract set to expire at the end of the season, BBC Scotland looks at whether the Ibrox club should go all in to keep the mainstay centre-back.

Borussia Monchengladbach playmaker Hannes Wolf is linked with Celtic as Giovanni van Bronckhorst is hailed for new intensity at Rangers.

Blair Kinghorn inspires in-form Edinburgh to a bonus-point win over Benetton as they moved up to second in the United Rugby Championship.

How have St Johnstone gone from completing a momentous cup double to struggling in the Scottish Premiership?

TV footage showed forward Barrie McKay being struck by what looked like a bottle thrown from the crowd.