Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.

The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.

In 2014, shops started charging a minimum of 5p per bag in attempt to reduce waste.

Russell Findlay set out his stall in his first major speech since becoming party leader

Much is known about the public life of Alex Salmond - but far less about the man away from the spotlight.

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

The latest evidence session of the public inquiry is looking at how the delivery of education at all levels in Scotland was affected by the Covid crisis.

The Bill was passed in Holyrood with 105 votes to zero with seven Scottish Green MSPs abstaining.

The first minister's endorsement for the Democratic nominee was called "appalling" by Trump's business.

The first minister wants the Treasury to compensate voluntary bodies, GPs, universities and care providers.

The NASUWT union said that despite a year of waiting for the advice to be published, there was a "lack of practical guidance" from the government.

Dr Sandesh Gulhane, husband of TV doctor Punam Krishan, gave the man CPR at the Scottish Parliament.

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

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Home Secretary Amber Rudd tells MPs David Anderson QC will oversee a review of the way recent attacks were handled. in a statement on the terror attacks in Manchester and London.

But the South African parliament's speaker will decide whether vote will be held in secret.

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World leaders, scientists and activists are attending the UN's annual climate talks in Azerbaijan.

The government has announced an increase in the amount of National Insurance (NI) paid by employers.

The health secretary says he will come forward before Christmas with measures to aid the hospice sector.

The Tory leader attacks the prime minister over the National Insurance rise, but he says she is resorting to a "magic money tree".

The team join paranormal investigators to see if they can find a ghost

Inverness CID battle the Liverpool drug gangs threatening the city.

The Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland made famous in the Harry Potter films, from above.

A film about the marine conservation group, The Ullapool Sea Savers.

What stories would you like BBC News to cover in the Highlands and Islands?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Ten of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.

Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop says she is pushing ferry operator CalMac to consider "all options" to maintain services.

NHS Highland and Highland Council say they are progressing towards taking over Moss Park.

The tree was once common but deforestation and overgrazing has caused it to largely disappear .

Highland Council has proposed setting a 5% rate for its visitor levy.

Virgin Media O2 has installed a communications mast on South Uist as part of a £1bn UK project.

The proposals for Inverness include 30 flats and almost 40 houses.

LME has acquired the Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running and Etape Loch Ness.

The Highland club had previously said the energy project could raise funds for community projects.

Bear Scotland says it is aware of complaints about congestion around improvements to a cycleway.

Chloe Morrison was struck by part of a lorry's extended stabiliser leg as she walked on a pavement.

Ms Watkins was the first continuity announcer to appear on screen on Telefís Éireann.

The premiere of Sir Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II is taking place in Dublin’s Lighthouse Cinema.

Voters in the Republic of Ireland will go to the polls in just three weeks time on Friday 29 November.

He told a Fine Gael party gathering that he would not employ some teachers to "get things done".

With the Irish general election coming up, BBC News NI explains how votes will be made and counted.

Jo Jo Dullard, who was 21, went missing from Moone in County Kildare while hitchhiking in 1995.

Nikita Hand claims she was raped by MMA fighter Conor McGregor at a Dublin hotel.

Extra officers were deployed in the city in the aftermath of two reported public attacks on women.

Michael McMonagle has been sentenced to nine months in custody and a further nine months on licence.