Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

The former first minister died suddenly last month after having a heart attack in North Macedonia.

Harris McCutcheon, 17, is representing Scotland on a new Butterfly Conservation panel.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is spending £1.6m on new kit to tackle the problem.

Aden Thurlow, 11, is believed to be the youngest person to lead climbs on Am Buachaille and Old Man of Stoer.

Father-of-four David McGuinness, 30, died in hospital after an incident last year.

The collision, involving a white BMW X6 and a black Kia Ceed taxi, happened on Cochrane Avenue at about 03:05.

Dozens of new tourist businesses are opening in the South of Scotland as visitors escape to the great outdoors.

Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.

Labour claims that public services require a £40bn increase in taxation and spending

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

Jersey aims to "strengthen ties within education, sport and culture" with Antigua and Barbuda.

The law could force health staff to be open with patients and their families when mistakes are made.

The technology allows people to scan a code and get information on navigating buildings.

A former member of the Archbishops' Council calls for change after Justin Welby's resignation.

Andrew Jenkins says his aim was to give hope to those feeling defeated.

The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief.

The new Labour government is expected to announce spending cuts and tax rises in Wednesday's Budget.

The chancellor says businesses will "contribute more" as she raises employer National Insurance to 15%.

A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

It's taken two years to build and is 200m (656ft) long, but why does the River Trent need a fish pass?

Proposals for renewable energy schemes in Wales could be sped up under new plans.

Surrey County Council says suitable footwear should be worn as a field on the route can flood.

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Chairman Kelvin Thomas says the project is running to schedule and should finish early next year.

BBC Radio Northampton is bringing wellbeing professionals together for 'Headfest'.

The land is located adjacent to two of Northampton Saints' existing training pitches.

The A27 has re-opened in both directions after the road was shut on Tuesday morning.

A reading scheme set up to help school children in Hastings has been extended for a third year.

Chagossians from Crawley are critical of an agreement between the UK and Mauritian governments.

Two incidents involving Ryan Nicholls are alleged to have taken place in Cleethorpes last month.

Police say three men were known to each other and had been to Aldi together before altercation.

Liverpool have taken early control of the Premier League title race, but Alexis Mac Allister says he didn't think they would be contenders at the start of the season.

Premier League referee David Coote is suspended with immediate effect by refereeing body PGMOL.

Liverpool City Council is expected to announce next year whether it will approve the hotel's plans.

The National Trust aims to convert disused farmland in Sefton into a thriving woodland habitat.

The council says instead of selling the land to Lex Greensill it wants to turn it into woodland.

Law student Joel Wilson and his typewriter are becoming a popular sight in York city centre.

Anti-pollution campaigners joined Southern Water at a public meeting in Newport.

Adam Randell is a 'future captain' at Plymouth Argyle according to head coach Wayne Rooney.

The government has taken control of a decision over 8000 new homes near Sittingbourne.

Charity Action on Smoking and Health says deprivation and higher smoking levels are linked.

The pub had been sold and new owners were ready to move in before the crash that also left a takeaway damaged.

The council says it needs to make savings immediately due to a predicted £28m overspend this year.

Stockholm-based women's football club Hammarby is known for its large and vociferous fanbase.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is unsure if returning fly-half Gareth Anscombe could make it through to the 2027 World Cup.

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the sex assault, which happened last month.

A chance meeting at a hospitality suite at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has led to a former Brazil international playing for free in the FA Cup second round.

A mum is sending mobility aid home after she fled Ukraine with her children to live in the UK.

Leicestershire Police says 16 people sustained minor injuries in the crash on the A46.