A search was launched for Kevin Sutherland after he posted a lengthy "final announcement" on social media.

Disruption is expected on the roads, with Met Office yellow warnings announced for parts of the UK.

The amount of trains cancelled across the UK and a consultation on the cosmetics sector make the papers.

Newburgh in Fife holds a competition every year for its children to design a new festive light.

Dr Seuss's famous Christmas-hating character was arrested days after a break-in at an early years centre

Fiona Wood, from Kinross, won after correctly identifying "lassitude" as the final conundrum.

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

The CalMac ferry will begin timetabled sailings after a long-running political row over its construction.

Scottish Enterprise is criticised for extending an exclusivity deal after planning permission was refused.

Wilma Porter, from Montrose, was involved on a two-car crash near Gordoun in Aberdeenshire.

The smash happened at about 01:40 on the southbound carriageway near Inshes in inverness.

Nikki MacLeod believed she was sending money to a real woman whom she was in a relationship with.

An inquiry ruled there were serious failings in the treatment and care of Sara MacRae by NHS Lothian.

Patrick McKinney, 23, from County Armargh in Northern Ireland, was arrested at the Loch Ryan ferry terminal at Cairnryan.

Glasgow City Council said material fell onto the pavement on Queen Street in the early hours of Friday.

Forecasters predict that temperatures could reach up to 14C on 25 December in north east Scotland.

Seven years later, John Marshall is still suffering from chronic pain and regular muscle spasms.

From fears of an election wipeout to bouncing back with the budget, John Swinney reflects on a chaotic 2024.

One woman working in a store in Edinburgh's Morningside area was knocked to the floor and throttled by a thief.

The BBC's Uncanny series packs a rucksack and investigates claims of spooky goings-on at Luibeilt Lodge.

A profile of Humza Yousaf, who has announced he is standing down as an MSP at the 2026 election.

The facility in Sutherland was to be the UK's first but there are now doubts over its future.

A gangland feud which dates back more than 20 years is the focus of a new BBC Radio 5 Live true crime podcast.

A rapist has been jailed for stealthing in Scotland's first conviction of the kind.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? You are likely to be disappointed as Scotland could potentially see its warmest Christmas Day on record.

A nursery in Glasgow which has managed to have the Grinch arrested after it was robbed of an iPad.

Emergency services are at the scene after a double decker bus crashed into a bridge in Kilmarnock, ripping off its roof.

Figures show almost 300 e-bikes were confiscated by Police Scotland between January and September 2024.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the prime minister was wrong not to compensate women affected by the UK government's failure to adequately warn them about changes to the state pension.

Footage taken by shoppers shows violence and disorder in Glasgow city centre ahead of the Scottish League Cup final.

The bus crashed into a bridge on Cook Street, at the junction with Commerce Street.

A community group in Edinburgh have unveiled a 16ft knitted Christmas tree aimed at bringing different generations together.

A search was launched for Kevin Sutherland after he posted a lengthy "final announcement" on social media.

The smash happened at about 01:40 on the southbound carriageway near Inshes in inverness.

Diego Valdivieso lured a drunk and confused woman back to his flat.

Patrick McKinney, 23, from County Armargh in Northern Ireland, was arrested at the Loch Ryan ferry terminal at Cairnryan.

Fiona Wood, from Kinross, won after correctly identifying "lassitude" as the final conundrum.

Philippe Clement says Rangers "don't need motivation out of negativity" as he urges his players to forget about a penalty decision in the League Cup final defeat by Celtic.

Brendan Rodgers says he discussed January transfer plans with Celtic owner Dermot Desmond this week - but is tight-lipped on a return for Kieran Tierney.

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell says he is "sick fed up" of refereeing after his side had Dan Casey controversially sent off in a 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership.