A committee suggests a raft of measures including town planning reform and rebalancing business rates.

Brian Glendinning, from Fife, spent two months in custody in Baghdad over an unpaid debt in Qatar.

A UK government inquiry into Scots civil servants and the future of the NHS make the front pages.

The Scottish Childminding Association says 34% of carers have left the profession since 2016.

An MSP says it should not be spent on a vote the Scottish government does not have the power to hold.

The first in-person festival for three years sees the Dumfries event offer a revamped programme.

An inquiry into Mr Bayoh's death in Kirckcaldy in 2015 hears from a police safety training expert.

Lord Brailsford was appointed to succeed Lady Poole after she quit last month for personal reasons.

Michael Beale returns to Rangers as manager - leaving Queens Park Rangers after six months in charge of the English Championship club.

Professional clubs told to limit training exercises with repetitive heading to one session per week.

A study finds cancer death rates are 74% higher in Scotland's most deprived communities.

Jim Paterson, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident on Brediland Road, Paisley.

Rural postmasters say they are taking on second jobs in order to keep their branches open.

Breakfasts are being offered at Glasgow Caledonian University to help with the cost-of-living crisis.

Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they have been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

The mother's bill was sky-high because she has to run life support equipment for her daughter, age 12.

The charities and community groups trying to protect their users from the cost of living crisis.

On its 25th anniversary, an early GTA producer reveals the trials faced by its original developers.

Doddie Weir's friends and family say the former rugby hero's charity work will continue after his death.

David Stirling, the Scot known as the founder of the SAS, was not what you would expect of a military hero.

There were more than 8,000 elective Caesareans in Scotland last year - the highest total on record.

A year on from the devastating storm, people about the impact it has had on their lives.

Plans to stage a play about the life of Billy Connolly are unveiled as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

A BBC podcast claims evidence pointed to John Irvine McInnes, the cousin of a senior police officer.

The coin bearing the name of Sponsian was considered apocryphal and had been locked away in a museum cupboard.

A mother says it is the greatest feeling in the world that her son has reached his first birthday.

A group of volunteers in East Lothian who have been building a replica World War One plane for most than twenty years are hoping to finally fly it in the coming months.

A look back at the life and career of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir.

An early morning fire has ripped through a bowling club in in East Dunbartonshire.

A nature reserve ranger says seal pup numbers are recovering after being devastated in last year's Storm Arwen.

The Supreme Court ruled an independence referendum cannot be held without the UK government's consent.

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

Nicola Sturgeon wants to use the next general election as a vote on Scottish independence.

The ruling on the right to hold a referendum leaves questions hanging and a nation divided, says BBC's James Cook.

The government has extended the windfall tax on oil and gas companies.

Which of the spending cuts and tax rises announced by the Chancellor will affect people in Scotland?

Widespread changes to UK constituencies in Scotland are being drawn up, including the loss of two MPs.

Judges have said the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold an independence referendum.

A year on from COP26 in Glasgow what progress is Scotland making on its climate change targets?

What changes are planned for the gender recognition process, and why are they so controversial?

The Scottish government has lost its case in the Supreme Court - so what happens now?

The charter was introduced by the EmilyTest charity, in memory of 18-year-old student Emily Drouet.

Highland Council said the historic building in Inverness was no longer fit for use as offices.

The firm, together with easyJet, is trying out hydrogen instead of jet fuel in a jet engine.

Emergency services were called out to Town Yetholm but the man died at the scene.

The consecutive strike days will be split across all of the country's 32 council areas.

Police want to question Nicholas Rossi, who allegedly faked his own death and fled to the UK.

BBC Scotland pundit Steven Thompson says recruitment is the biggest concern for Michael Beale as he becomes the new Rangers manager.

Scottish Cup holders Rangers visit St Johnstone in the fourth round, while Hibs and Hearts meet at Easter Road and Aberdeen go to Darvel.

Canada full-back Alistair Johnston says team-mate Victor Wanyama sold him on a move to Celtic, while Hibs boss Lee Johnson says he has no problem playing the outgoing Ryan Porteous.

Ronnie O'Sullivan misses out on the fastest televised century break by just three seconds as he whizzes through the first round at the Scottish Open.