The ban covers polystyrene food containers and cups as well as plastic cutlery, plates and straws.

The finance secretary says the country "cannot prioritise everything" and must become more efficient.

Cuts to public services to last for years and the PM possibly facing a confidence vote lead the papers.

Patients share their experience of the cancer which has left the Rangers icon with six months to live.

Experts believe the parasites, which can spread Lyme disease, are surviving milder winters.

Head coach Steve Clarke backs his Scotland squad to reach another major finals as they prepare to host Ukraine in their World Cup play-off.

Prof John Parnell trains scientists to spot signs of life on Mars from his kitchen in Millport.

Shetland Islands Council sends officers to Whalsay to impose control measures.

Kevin Nelson was giving evidence at a public inquiry into Mr Bayoh's death.

Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan has been diagnosed with dementia, his son has confirmed.

Large queues formed at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports amid reports of major delays across the UK.

Just three months after the Russian invasion, it is likely to be emotional for fans and players.

Tom Stoltman won the event days after travelling to Seville to see Rangers in the Europa League final.

The popular BBC Scotland TV series has selected nine regional winners.

Families in Aberdeenshire have been finding out if it is easy to swap the car in rural locations.

Helen Goss calls for more help for children like Anna, 9, who is ill two years after catching Covid.

Saturday's performers included Elephant Sessions, Heisk, Mànran and Skerryvore.

Artist Tracey Emin reveals very personal sculptures in her first Scottish exhibition since 2008.

Banking chief Alison Rose wants to be a role model for women and an agitator.

A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

Four different groups are involved in the alliance which has taken control in Dumfries and Galloway.

How has the post-election horse-trading played out in the battle for control of Scotland's councils?

Will the rewards of running Scotland's train services outweigh the risks for the government?

About 700 daily services have been axed in Scotland in a dispute between unions and rail bosses.

Travellers face long delays for passports to travel abroad as officials struggle to meet targets.

The public inquiry into safety and wellbeing issues at two Scottish hospitals is due to resume.

Michael Kerr has split loyalties for the match as he has a Ukrainian mother and a Scottish father.

A sister and brother from Ayrshire say they couldn't wait for the NHS to help them tackle obesity.

A memorial to those who have lost their lives to Covid-19 has been unveiled in Glasgow's Pollok Park.

Ewan McGregor says playing the part of Obi-Wan Kenobi was too much to imagine as a young fan of the films.

The scheme is organised by parents, who provide a wall of protection between children and traffic.

Ukraine legend Andriy Shevchenko says Wednesday's World Cup play-off semi-final against Scotland is "much more than football for us right now".

Half the squad have not played competitively since December, but Ukraine have some top players and will be driven by an enhanced sense of patriotism.

Celtic on alert as midfielder says he will not return to German club as Hearts close in on winger.