City's 'warm welcome' for Rangers

Manchester authorities say there will be a warm welcome for Rangers fans for next week's Uefa Cup Final.

'Missing' sex offender in court

A registered sex offender, who was arrested at Heathrow Airport after going missing, appears in court.

Police stripogram charges dropped

The trial of a stripper cleared of having an offensive weapon will not proceed, BBC Scotland can reveal.

'Concern' over referendum shift

Lib Dems and Tories voice concern over Wendy Alexander's shift on a referendum on independence.

Nimrod engineer not told of leaks

An RAF engineer tells of the 'serious failure' of not being told about fuel leaks before a Nimrod spy plane exploded.

Second man on fall death charge

A second man appears in court after the death of a girl on rocks above a waterfall in southern Scotland.

Man charged with murdering wife

A pensioner appears in court charged with murdering his 74-year-old wife in the Highlands.

Bomb team at Local Hero village

A Royal Nayy bomb disposal unit is called to Pennan after a metal object was found on the shore.

Burma emergency appeal

Scottish Government backs Disasters Emergency Committee and urges Scots to do the same.

Europe Day

Minister highlights importance of 'strengthening Scotland's voice in Europe'.

Funding to encourage business innovation

Five projects to benefit from grants to encourage cooperation in research and development.

Regenerating rural Scotland

Supporting rural communities a 'priority for the Scottish Government' - Minister.

Strengthening rights for children

Consultation to improve rights of children with additional support needs.

Forensic science facilities

Dundee to get new lab whilst planned closure of Aberdeen facility is to be reviewed.

Government responds to prisons report

Justice Secretary reiterates commitment to developing coherent penal policy.

Heart and lung centre opens

Better access to specialist care for heart and lung patients in the west of Scotland.