Former health secretary Michael Matheson's suspension is the longest ever handed out to a politician at Holyrood. He said he would not resign his seat despite opposition pressure.
The Scottish Government has brought forward legislation to Holyrood which would release around 550 eligible prisoners in four tranches from the end of June 2024.
For the newest edition of the Daily Record's weekly series showcasing the top towns and villages all over Scotland, we have chosen the idyllic spot of Crail in Fife.
Since its peak in late 2021 Scottish Mortgage shares have fallen more than 40 per cent to 895p as higher interest rates triggered a sell-off in technology stocks.
Ahead of summer, a list of the "best secret and remote beaches to avoid the crowds" across the UK has been revealed, including one stunning Scottish spot.