Lifelong order for serial rapist A serial rapist is given a lifelong restriction order for attacking women across Scotland over a 15-year period.
Arlene police 'wrong' over rings Police investigating the disappearance of a woman allegedly murdered by her husband made a mistake, a former detective says.
Helicopter returned 'over fuel' An offshore helicopter is returned to land by sea after concerns were raised about fuel samples.
Record high in oil and gas bids A record number of applications are submitted by companies wishing to drill for oil and gas in the North Sea.
Tremor reports 'not earthquake' Reports of tremors on the Aberdeenshire coast were not the result of an earthquake, the British Geological Survey says.
MP home after weeks in hospital Aberdeen MP Dame Anne Begg has returned home after spending 13 weeks in hospital recovering from a broken leg and wrist.
Scots energy experts to help US Orkney marine energy experts help design a new renewable energy centre off the north west coast of the US.
Scotland has warmest places in UK Temperatures have soared across Scotland, but enough snow has clung on in the Cairngorms for skiing.