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The release point for certain short-term prisoners is to be cut to 30% of their sentence, down from 40%.

Ross Brogan gave one victim more than a £1,000-worth of tokens in exchange for indecent photos and videos.

An injured two-month-old boy died after he was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital last June.

Manager Martin O'Neill is delighted Celtic chose to reject Nottingham Forest's big offer for Arne Engels, so what were the factors at play behind the deadline day decision?

Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

The chemical works in Fife will be fully decommissioned with the process expected to be completed by early 2028.

The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks".

The acclaimed Argyle Street Ash is up against 12 trees from across the continent in the competition.

Barry Martin died after sustaining serious injuries during a fire at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh in January 2023.

The A90 was closed northbound from Cramond Bridge towards the Queensferry Crossing earlier.

The campaign group For Women Scotland is challenging the guidance which helps decide which prisons trans people are held in.

The Glasgow theatre needs investment or many touring productions will only go to Edinburgh in the future, a report has found.

Eilidh MacNab developed a serious pregnancy complication before being airlifted to a mainland hospital.

Margaret Sutherland died after her car was struck by Jamie Little's vehicle on the A9 in Easter Ross.

There has also been a rise in rough sleeping, though there has been some improvement in other housing statistics.

One in nine Scots are on still on an NHS waiting list but year-long waits are falling, new figures show.

Independent MSP Ash Regan's bill would make it a criminal offence to pay for sex in Scotland.

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

Pat Marshall, from County Durham, was cycling in Angus when she was knocked off her bike.

SNP MSP Michelle Thomson on rebelling against the Scottish Government.

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie teamed up to bring Aaron Swan to justice after decades of abuse.

Seven patient deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site are being investigated by Scotland's prosecution and death investigation service.

From The Traitors to high fashion, tartan is making a comeback as designers turn to the Scottish heritage style.

Volunteers restoring a former Edinburgh nuclear bunker are worried someone will be hurt because of safety issues.

The row over the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry continues to evolve with leaders trading increasingly barbed accusations.

Barry Martin died after sustaining serious injuries during a fire at the former Jenners building in Edinburgh in January 2023.

Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.

An injured two-month-old boy died after he was taken to Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital last June.

Torwoodlee House sits on an estate which has been home to the Pringle family since the 1500s.

The Union Street project will include a public events space, seating and shelters, and improved lighting.

As he begins his bid for Winter Olympic gold, curler Bruce Mouat writes a letter to his 10-year-old self for BBC Sport.

Manager Martin O'Neill is delighted Celtic chose to reject Nottingham Forest's big offer for Arne Engels, so what were the factors at play behind the deadline day decision?

Pierre Schoeman has seen his fair share of disappointment in a Scotland jersey but is maintaining his belief in what the side are capable of.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says he would be "very interested" in signing free agent Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, but reckons the former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder has lots of options.

Danny Rohl believes Rangers have "increased the quality in the squad", even though they have reduced their head count.