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SUNDAY 22 JUNE

Dolphin spotted along River Clyde

Experts are concerned about a lone Risso's dolphin which was spotted swimming in the River Clyde near the centre of Glasgow, as they are rarely seen in shallow waters.

Bug ward closure 'took too long'

A worker at the hospital where nine patients died from the Clostridium difficile bug has questioned the length of time management took to act.

Ward shuts following C.diff cases

A ward at a Glasgow hospital remains closed to new admissions after four patients tested positive for a potentially lethal bug.

SATURDAY 21 JUNE

Smokers offered money to give up

Smokers in the poorest areas of Dundee are being offered £150 worth of groceries by the health service if they are able to give up cigarettes.

Schoolchildren in bus fire drama

More than 60 children were led to safety when fire broke out on board their bus as they travelled home from a school trip on Friday night.

Killer runs after guilty verdict

A soldier who was 15 when he murdered a waiter in an Orkney restaurant in 1994 fled court after being found guilty.

FRIDAY 20 JUNE

Killer runs after guilty verdict

A soldier who was 15 when he murdered a waiter in an Orkney restaurant in 1994 fled court after being found guilty.

Officers name boy killed at show

Police have identified a three-year-old boy who died in an accident at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Show as Ben Craggs, of Sedgefield, County Durham.

Minister defends 'miserable' jibe

A UK Government minister has been criticised for asking why Britons are "so bloody miserable" despite the current economic problems.

THURSDAY 19 JUNE

Boy, 3, killed at Highland Show

A three-year-old boy has died from serious head injuries following an accident at Edinburgh's Royal Highland Show on Friday.

Keira keeps Edinburgh film date

Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller are among the stars who attended the opening night of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Man held abroad over Moira murder

A 32-year-old Slovakian man has been detained by police investigating the murder of Moira Jones in a park on the southside of Glasgow.

WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE

Sturgeon 'knew of C.diff deaths'

Scotland's health secretary knew of several deaths from a hospital bug four days before an expert team met to control the outbreak.

Keira keeps Edinburgh film date

Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller are among the stars who attended the opening night of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Man held abroad over Moira murder

A 32-year-old Slovakian man has been detained by police investigating the murder of Moira Jones in a park on the southside of Glasgow.

TUESDAY 17 JUNE

Rail announcer's 'sexy' accent

A French announcer at Edinburgh's Haymarket Station is proving to be a hit with female commuters due to his "sexy" accent.

Alcohol clampdown plans unveiled

Proposals to tackle Scotland's binge-drinking culture, including banning under 21s from buying alcohol in off-licences, have been announced.

Grave found in search for woman

Police searching woods for missing Perthshire pensioner Dolina Maclean have discovered what they believe is a grave.

MONDAY 16 JUNE

Family in battle over web address

An Edinburgh father who bought a website domain name for his son is facing a battle with the estate of Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis.

Drink and drugs 'key' to suicide

Alcohol and drug misuse means Scots are almost twice as likely as people south of the border to take their own life or kill, a new report has said.

Plan for 'minimum priced' alcohol

The Scottish Government is considering imposing a minimum price for alcohol based on its strength, BBC Scotland understands.