250 councillors could serve seven year terms, after election delays
Nearly 30 councils will no longer hold elections this year due to a major rejig to simplify structures.
Sturgeon denies using pressure to open Glasgow hospital early
The former first minister's remarks came as oral submissions ended in the inquiry into the design and construction of Scotland's largest hospital.
Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife
Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.
Man pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife
Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.
Former councillor pleads guilty to drugging and raping wife
Philip Young admitted committing a number of sexual offences against Joanne Young over 13 years.
Why peril could lie in the Welsh valleys for Starmer
Voters in Wales will elect a new devolved government - and opinion polls suggest the prospect of a groundbreaking result.
Army instructors jailed over sex with teen recruit
L/Sgt Antony Pugh and Sgt Connor Forgan boasted to each other afterwards, a court martial hears.
Robbie Williams breaks The Beatles' chart record
The star's latest album, Britpop, debuts at number one, giving Williams his 16th solo UK chart-topper.
Acid attack victim was 'set up by his ex-wife'
A court hears Danny Cahalane, 38, faced "real threats" in the months before his death.
Missed opportunity to take footballer to hospital
Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams' death could have been prevented.
Missed opportunity to take footballer to hospital
Although a coroner says she cannot be sure Luke Abrahams' death could have been prevented.
Grooming trial collapsed over jury WhatsApp group
Some jury members messaged each other on WhatsApp about watching a broadcast on grooming gangs.
Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners.
Baby suffered more than 40 fractures before death, jury told
Sean Jefferson and Amy Leigh Clarke deny murdering their five-week-old baby Darcy-Leigh Jefferson.
Deliberate infection accused 'told men of HIV'
Adam Hall tells jurors one of his accusers did not seem bothered about his HIV status.
Scottish government facing legal action over failure to hand over Sturgeon inquiry files
The Scottish Information Commissioner is taking ministers to court after they missed a deadline to release documents.
Nuclear bunker topples from crumbling cliff
The brick building, on the East Yorkshire coast, is now sitting at the foot of a collapsed cliff.
Former teacher guilty of indecently assaulting five girls in 1970s
William Lloyd-Lavery was told by the judge at Belfast Crown Court that "a sentence of imprisonment is likely".
Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance
The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".
Brooklyn Beckham's wedding DJ speaks about 'awkward' dance
The groom has said his mother Victoria "danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone".
