Fresh backing for commission role Labour disarray over an independence referendum has added fresh urgency to the work of a commission to examine the powers of Holyrood, opposition leaders claimed. more

Police chief to meet Rangers fans Manchester Police is meeting Rangers supporters in the run-up to the Uefa Cup clash taking place in the city. more

Renewable energy plans due Environment Minister Michael Russell is announcing measures to boost Scotland's renewable energy production as he visits a new biomass boiler. more

Ex-policeman to appear in court A man will appear in court after being deported from Canada. more

Museum tops tourist attraction list The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has kept Edinburgh Castle off the top spot of Scotland's busiest tourist attractions for a second year running. more

Pensioner held over death of woman A 72-year-old man has been arrested following the death of an elderly woman. more

Closure of forensic lab put on hold Plans to close a police forensic science lab have been put on hold, justice secretary Kenny MacAskill has said. more

Paedophile deported from Canada A convicted paedophile who went missing for more than two years has been arrested by British police after being deported from Canada. more

Car crashes into shops Frightened pedestrians fled in terror after a car ploughed into two shops in a city centre. more

Call for energy industry incentives More incentives to encourage North Sea oil and gas production were called for by the First Minister. more

Church 'not attractive enough' The incoming moderator of the Church of Scotland admitted the Kirk has not been attractive enough to encourage would-be worshippers through its doors. more

Vow to help axed credit card staff First Minister Alex Salmond vowed his government would "work extremely hard" to help staff at a credit card call centre which is to close. more

School memorial for tragic brothers Candles were lit at a memorial service for two young brothers found murdered in a car. more

Blind soldier attempts speed record A soldier blinded by a roadside bomb in Iraq hopes to break a land speed record on his motorbike. more

Single households set to rise The number of people living alone is predicted to increase by almost 50% in 25 years, figures showed. more

Alexander in referendum challenge Labour leader Wendy Alexander challenged Alex Salmond to bring forward his planned referendum when he announces his legislative programme next week. more

Scots 'take longest lunch breaks' Scottish workers take the longest lunch breaks while those in the Midlands are least likely to stop work at all to eat or have a drink, according to a new report. more

Housing policy faces criticism The Scottish Government was accused of seeking "headlines rather than solutions" in its approach to housing. more

Airport attacker's brother deported The brother of a terrorist who died in a suicide attack on Glasgow airport has been deported to India. more