Thousands of public sector jobs cut

Almost 10,000 public sector jobs were axed last year, official figures have shown.Read

Public notice change plan abandoned

Public notices will continue to be published in local newspapers after ministers dropped plans to let councils advertise on the internet.Read

HIV case man to appeal sentence

A chef who was jailed after he infected his lover with the HIV virus has appealed against his sentence, it has been confirmed.Read

Diageo boss defends deal amid cuts

Whisky chiefs have faced a grilling from MSPs over their Formula 1 sponsorship deals while hundreds of staff are being axed.Read

Double shooting shocks community

A husband and wife found shot dead in a suspected domestic incident at their home have been described as a "lovely couple".Read

City pantomime return for Krankies

The Krankies are to return to Christmas pantomime in Glasgow for the first time since an on-stage accident that almost killed Wee Jimmy, it has been confirmed.Read

Fall in job seeker benefit claims

The number of people out of work and claiming benefit has fallen for the first time in almost two years, figures have revealed.Read

Couple found shot 'were lovely'

A husband and wife found shot dead in their home were a "lovely couple", neighbours have said.Read

Couple 'shot dead in home'

Investigations have been continuing after a couple were reportedly shot dead in their home.Read

MSPs set to grill Diageo chief

The head of drinks giant Diageo is due to appear before MSPs after the firm's decision to axe 900 jobs last year.Read

Help for male victims of abuse

A new confidential support service for men who are the victims of domestic abuse is due to be announced by the Scottish Government.Read

Bid to boost Muslim officer numbers

A new policing body has been launched to boost the number of Muslim officers in Scottish forces.Read

Whisky boss grilled on booze prices

A whisky firm boss who has been recalled by a parliamentary committee will clarify what impact minimum pricing on alcohol could have on jobs.Read

Poor February sales for retailers

Retailers suffered their worst February for at least 11 years, sales figures have revealed.Read

Building apprenticeships 'to fall'

The number of apprentices in the building trade could fall by just over 50% this year, construction industry bosses have warned.Read

Probe after bodies found at house

A police investigation has been launched following the discovery of two bodies at a house.Read

Cabinet to go on summer tour again

The Scottish Cabinet is to embark on another summer tour, it has been confirmed.Read

Gallacher drums up lottery support

TV star Kirsty Gallacher tried her hand at drumming as part of a tour to celebrate the impact National Lottery funding has had in the UK.Read

Time running out for lottery winner

A £3.6 million lottery jackpot remains unclaimed with less than a week before the prize deadline expires, it has emerged.Read

One person fined under alcohol laws

Only one person has been fined in the past two years for selling alcohol to someone who is already drunk, according to official figures.Read

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