Jenna Lynn

Following the decision by ScotRail to temporarily cut around 700 services, the leaders of groups representing several Scottish business sectors have released a statement calling for an immediate resolution to the ongoing pay dispute between ScotRail and unions.

The first British Pipe Band Championships in almost three years has been hailed a huge success after the event was held in Inverclyde.

Councillors have agreed on who will chair its committees following the first meeting of the newly-elected Inverclyde Council.

Dunfermline is to become Scotland's eighth city after being granted the status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.