Jail for son who murdered father
A television executive who murdered his wealthy father and hid the body in a rubbish bin is jailed for life.

What are bridges for these days?
No longer in the business of merely getting people from A to B across a waterway, bridges are now just as much about putting a place on the map and kick-starting investment.

Surprise gain in UK retail sales
Retail sales defy grim forecasts to rise 0.8% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Film fans demand new town cinema
Movie-goers campaigning for a cinema in Angus target an old bingo hall which is being converted to a pub.

New migrant accommodation rules
Angus Council introduces new standards on space and facilities in migrant workers' accommodation.

Appeal over city armed robberies
Police appeal for information after two armed robberies at bookmakers in the west end of Glasgow.

Q&A: Future of British airports
Several of the UK's largest airports could be up for grabs after regulators said BAA may have to sell three of its main airports.

In quotes: BAA break-up threat
Competition watchdogs have warned BAA it may have to sell three of its UK airports amid competition concerns.

BAA 'should sell' Scots airport
The Competition Commission says BAA should sell one of Scotland's busiest airports, as well as two in the London area.

Buyer takes over dyeing factory
A buyer is found for a south of Scotland dyeing factory after the firm running it went into administration.

BAA 'should sell three airports'
The Competition Commission says BAA may have to sell three of its seven UK airports - two in London and one in Scotland.

Nessie to enter the dragon's den
A Loch Ness Monster mock-up is to be used as a marketing tool at a major Chinese tourism event.

The council strike in Scotland
What is happening around Scotland as a result of the council workers' strike.

Administration: what it means for you
With more businesses expected to go into administration in the coming months, what will this mean for bosses, staff and consumers?

Is administration the end of business?
The economic downturn will push more businesses into administration, so what will this mean for companies and customers?

On their bikes after Olympic gold
The success of the Olympic cycling team in Beijing - winning seven gold medals - is having a knock-on effect at their training ground in Manchester.

Co-op puts forward merger plans
A retail group with 66 outlets across Scotland puts forward proposals for a business merger.

£2.6m legacy funds new lifeboat
A £2.6m donation to the RNLI is to be used to fund a new state-of-the-art lifeboat in south west Scotland.

Mobility scooter rider attacked
A man on a mobility scooter was attacked as he drove close to a primary school.

Monks' drinks business to develop
The south Devon monks who make a well-known but controversial tonic wine apply to build a new winery.