The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Khalid Alsrooji, 35, took his victim to a pal's flat in the city's Cowgate where he raped her.

Face mask rules currently have no end date in Scotland.

The area's death toll - composed of people who first tested positive for the virus within the previous 28 days - rises to 809.

There are currently 1,514 people in hospital confirmed to have the virus with 43 being treated in intensive care.

The president of the Law Society of Scotland has raised his concerns with the Scottish Government.

West Lothian Council is facing £12m of cuts and has joined the 31 other local authorities to call for a meeting with the First Minister and a rethink on the Holyrood spending plans.

Colin Smyth believes many people are unaware of the changes due to come into effect in February

SNP criticised for a lack of joined-up approach with relevant development agencies

The Scottish Government is introducing the licensing scheme for Airbnb-style properties across Scotland in a bid to achieve a greater balance between the concerns of communities, and the economic and tourism benefits.

The Scottish Government has been accused of cutting £371 million in real terms from council budgets.

The council is also bracing itself for a massive increase in energy costs, which are expected to hit everyone.