The Evidence by Commissioner (EBC) facilities allow vulnerable witnesses to give evidence away from the courtroom.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/vulnerable-witnesses-supported-with-new-evidence-suite-funding
GMB Scotland senior organiser Paul Arkison is to appear before the Scottish Covid-19 inquiry on Tuesday.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/some-private-care-homes-put-staff-at-risk-during-pandemic-union-says
The former first minister was scheduled to appear before the Scottish Affairs Committee later this month.
A survey for the Observatory for Sport in Scotland found that only 46% of the adult population regularly take part in sport or exercise.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/quarter-of-scots-never-do-any-exercise-survey-shows
Police carried out raids and four men and a woman were charged in connection with serious organised crime across Scotland.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/five-charged-after-elderly-man-defrauded-out-of-more-than-100000
The union said it had not met employers or the government for more than a year.
Scotland remains the worst performing nation as alcohol-specific deaths increased across the UK.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotlands-alcohol-deaths-worst-in-uk-as-rates-hit-record-high
He spoke out in the wake of the Scottish Green Party announcing it will ballot members on the future of the co-operation agreement with the SNP.
Party members will vote on whether to continue the historic power-sharing deal in a move that could see the SNP lose its majority.
https://news.stv.tv/politics/why-the-snp-green-bute-house-agreement-is-at-risk-of-collapse
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee has unanimously agreed to the general principles of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill.
Wet wipes containing plastic do not biodegrade and persist for many years, harming wildlife and the environment, and are a source of microplastic pollution.
The sex offender claimed to have received an apology after being 'misgendered' and called 'son' by a member of staff.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats say 79 practices, or almost 10% of the total, have formally closed their list to new patients.
The Scottish Greens MSP spoke out about the uncertain future of the Bute House Agreement at an independence rally in Glasgow.
One ambulance still being used in Dumfries was registered 19 years ago in February 2005.
Members of Aslef at LNER will walk out for the day in a dispute over terms and conditions.
The vote could see Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater leave the Scottish Government.
Anas Sarwar said the Scottish Government’s ‘broken’ NHS funding model was forcing dentists to take on more private work.
https://news.stv.tv/politics/labour-warns-scotland-facing-two-tier-dentistry-system
The CEO of Ferguson Marine pointed to issues with the 'first in class' dual fuel propulsion system being installed in the Glen Sannox.
The former first minister spoke as she left the home she shares with Peter Murrell in Glasgow on Friday.
Humza Yousaf said the charge against Nicola Sturgeon's husband was 'very serious indeed'.
Scottish Swifties not only awoke to a surprise double album but one that gives a nod to Glasgow trio, The Blue Nile.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio last week backed the campaign in an Instagram post.
Eviction procedures and homelessness prevention are also being addressed as part of the Bill.
Murrell was the SNP’s most senior official from 1999 until he stood down from the post in February 2023.
Umbrella group Universities Scotland reacted to the indicative funding allocations from the Scottish Funding Council.
The former SNP chief executive was arrested on Thursday morning before being questioned by detectives for hours.
Furious Green Party members have launched a petition on the future of the Bute House Agreement.
Jeeps for Peace sent a convoy of 41 vehicles filled with food and medical supplies to help as Ukraine continues to fight against Russian invasion.
The investigation has led to the arrests of three key SNP figures - two years on the inquiry continues.
Patrick Harvie told STV News that 'everyone in Scotland should be angry' about his Government ditching climate goals.
Police Scotland said a 59-year-old man was taken into custody at 9.13am and is being questioned by detectives.
https://news.stv.tv/politics/nicola-sturgeons-husband-peter-murrell-re-arrested-in-snp-finance-probe
The First Minister was questioned about the new law by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross at Holyrood.
Health boards say decision came with the support of Scotland’s chief medical officer following publication of Cass Review.
Climate groups describe move as the 'worst environmental decision in the history of the Scottish Parliament'.
The Scottish Government is ditching its flagship target to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030.
Later on Thursday, a statement is expected at Holyrood amid reports the Scottish Government is to ditch its 2030 climate change goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.
It follows recommendations set out in The Cass Review released last week.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/prescription-of-puberty-blockers-paused-for-new-patients-in-scotland
Expert Roy Pedersen’s plan would see simpler ferries, with smaller crews on shorter, more frequent crossings.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scotlands-ferry-policy-is-manifestly-dysfunctional-says-expert
According to figures obtained by STV News, 34,918 phone calls were abandoned in March, after an average of 14 minutes.
Lindsay Johnston, from Aberdeen, said it was 'bizarre' to watch a year's worth of rain fall on Dubai in just 12 hours.
Figures released by ScotRail to Labour’s Katy Clark show just 80 of Scotland’s 357 stations have toilets available for public use.
The Hate Crime Act took effect on April 1.
Rachael Hamilton has drawn up a policy paper with proposals designed to help women suffering from endometriosis.
The price per unit of alcohol will rise to 65p, up from 50p.
https://news.stv.tv/politics/minimum-price-of-alcohol-to-rise-by-30-as-msps-vote-to-increase-cost
Magdalene Robertson - who was raped by packer when she was 14 - said she was repeatedly ignored and let down by the police complaints system.
The Bank announced 18 of its 86 local branches have been earmarked for closure.
Safety Cameras Scotland revealed the sites set to become inactive due to drivers' 'improved behaviour'.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/full-list-of-100-speed-cameras-to-be-turned-off-across-scotland
Rightmove revealed the top five streets in Scotland which have commanded the highest typical property price tags this year so far.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/the-most-expensive-streets-in-scotland-revealed
At least ten kilos of heroin and seven kilos of cocaine were moved between Merseyside and Motherwell.