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Does debt affect your health?

The harmful effects of debt on people's health is being examined by a BBC Scotland investigation.

Fears over database on criminals

A probation chief says he doubts the effectiveness of a computer database on high-risk criminals.

Adam Smith statue to see light

A 10-foot bronze statue of Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith is to be uncovered in Edinburgh.

New cancer depression treatment

Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression

Betancourt urges Farc peace talks

Freed French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt urges that Farc guerrillas release captives and engage in peace talks.

Freshwater fishing plan unveiled

A blueprint on the future of freshwater fishing is unveiled by the Scottish Government.

Bury elected mayor plan rejected

Voters in Bury throw out plans for the borough to be run by a directly elected mayor.

Direct China-Taiwan flights begin

The first regular direct flight from mainland China to Taiwan for nearly 60 years lands at Taipei's airport.

Bid to avoid festival travel woes

T in the Park organisers issue travel advice to fans attending next weekend's event.

Timeline: London teen killings

The fatal stabbing of a student in north London raises the number of teenagers killed in London this year to 17.

Campaigning starts in by-election

Campaigning for the Glasgow East by-election will move up a gear on Friday.

UK spending power 'in heavy fall'

The average UK household is 15% worse off than it was five years ago, an Ernst & Young report suggests.

Turkish court weighs party's agenda

Turkey's ruling AK Party has been arguing the case for its survival in a case before the country's Constitutional Court.

First step for new travel network

The first stage of a UK-wide network of walking and cycling routes opens in south west Scotland.

Church's division lines drawn up

The Church of England is facing some tough decisions about women bishops and converting other faiths as its ruling Synod meets in York

Piper Alpha 'lesson been learned'

The lessons of the 1988 Piper Alpha disaster should mean offshore workers are safer, industry experts say.

Man is charged over sex attacks

A 55-year-old man is charged with sex offences and attempted murder committed a decade apart.

Sri Lanka journalists demand protection

Sri Lankan journalists stage a big rally in Colombo, demanding an end to attacks on the media, the BBC's Roland Buerk reports.

Sporting 'heart screening' call

Screening sportsmen for signs of hidden heart conditions could save lives, a study has concluded.

Call for better 'global literacy'

Many children in England are being denied a schooling in global events, an educational charity says.

'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK

More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.

Top spy seriously ill in hospital

Britain's top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, is seriously ill.

Robbers threaten to shoot staff

Two armed robbers threaten to shoot shop workers who were locking up the premises for the night in north Belfast.

B&B fund-raising effort rescued

Efforts by Bradford & Bingley to raise £400m have been rescued after a would-be investor pulls out, the BBC learns.

Is it safe to invest in Russia?

The battle for control over the British-Russian energy venture TNK-BP has spooked foreign investors in Russia.

Trio charged with Kinsella murder

Three people are charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London.

Q&A: Troubles at Bradford & Bingley

What lies behind the problems at Bradford & Bingley?

US sprinter admits heroin dealing

US sprinter Tim Montgomery admits dealing heroin, two months after he was jailed for fraud.

US 'pregnant man' has baby girl

An American man who was born female but underwent gender realignment surgery, gives birth, US media report.

Free MoD cliff rescue for bullock

A bullock which plunged over a cliff in Cornwall is rescued after the MoD agreed to waive its fee.

Oil price hits yet another record

Oil prices continue to climb with US light crude at a record closing price and London Brent above $146.

Obama's North Carolina opportunity

The BBC's Katty Kay goes to North Carolina, a Republican stronghold, where Democratic hopeful Barack Obama is making a bid for victory.

Royal Show hopes for bumper year

Royal Show organisers are confident the event will pass without a hitch after last year's bad weather and despite fewer animals on show.

UK treatment of Iraqis 'shameful'

A former defence chief says he feels ashamed at the treatment of an Iraqi family who sought safety in the UK.

Bush to attend Olympic ceremony

US President George W Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the White House says.

Eurozone rates increase to 4.25%

Interest rates in eurozone countries increase for the first time in 12 months in a bid to combat inflation.

Man feels muscles 'with consent'

A man convicted for squeezing men's muscles says he would only do so "with their consent".

Betancourt reunited with family

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt holds an emotional reunion with her children after six years as a hostage.

Man 'critical' after fence crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered serious injuries when his car hit a fence.

MPs vote to keep homes expenses

MPs vote to keep their £24,000 second home allowances, but decide not to give themselves above-inflation pay rises.

Fire crews fight restaurant blaze

Firefighters use breathing apparatus to tackle a blaze at a restaurant in Malvern.

Appeal over head-on death crash

Police make a fresh appeal for witnesses to a head-on collision which killed a driver in his 20s.

Report highlights alcohol dangers

About 750,000 people between the ages of 16 and 65 are "hazardous" drinkers, a new report says.

Google must divulge YouTube log

Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched avideo on YouTube, says a US court.

Former soldier jailed for murder

A man who strangled his partner after a row in which he admitted being unfaithful is jailed for life

Dealer in shooting hid in garden

A drug dealer hid in a garden while his uncle, cousin and friend were gunned down, a court hears.

Council crackdown on fly-tippers

Bristol City Council is to crack down on fly-tippers in a month-long campaign.

Sharia law 'could have UK role'

The most senior judge in England and Wales has said sharia law could play a role in some parts of the legal system.

River hunt continues for teenager

Police divers join the second day of a search for a teenager who went missing while swimming in the Thames.

Murdered pair had bright futures

The killing of two French students in London could put off others taking up placements in the UK, one of their lecturers says.

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