Fraud experts have pinpointed the Scottish streets being targeted by organised crime in a £170million identity theft spree.

A Holyrood committee investigating Wendy Alexander's conduct has formally complained about the behaviour of the Labour leader's spokesman in the run-up to the inquiry.

Plans for five new high-speed main lines that could bring Scotland within three hours of major cities in England are to be considered as part of a review of the network's future, rail bosses have revealed.

Creative Scotland, the new body designed to replace the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, will go ahead as planned despite MSPs voting down the bill intended to form it last week, according to the culture minister, Linda Fabiani.

Holyrood bosses have struck an out-of-court deal with two firms following the collapse of part of the parliament's roof two years ago.

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