European shares fall but then recover some ground on hopes that debt-laden Greece will get fresh bail-out aid.

Elgin businessman Nat Fraser has the conviction for the murder of his estranged wife Arlene overturned but will face a retrial.

Germany and France say they want a new bail-out for debt-ridden Greece to be agreed as soon as possible.

Birmingham City are to pursue their claim for compensation after Alex McLeish is named Aston Villa manager.

Survey gets underway in UK to assess nation's endangered dormouse population

A Conservative MP suggests "vulnerable" jobseekers - including disabled people - should be allowed to work for less than the minimum wage.

Syrian security forces move on two northern towns as one of the key members of the country's inner circle relinquishes his business interests.

Children who see their parents drunk are twice as likely to regularly get drunk themselves, a new study of young teenagers suggests.