Fife Headlines from BBC News

Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.

Police Scotland said at least 470 schools received the email but the warnings were immediately assessed as hoaxes.

Robert Barr directed Sean Favier and Iain Doyle to steal the funds from two houses in Midlothian in 2024.

A report from the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry says the school focused on protecting its reputation and ignored complaints.

The busy street was partially closed for seven weeks after a fire ripped through a building in July.

Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.

William MacAllister is accused of killing James Suttie during the disturbance in Dunecht Court.

Michael Marra said he wanted "solidarity, not separation" and accepted that "re-joining the EU won't be easy".

The men and women were arrested at a protest outside the US Consulate building in Edinburgh in October.

A 28-year-old man was driving the car when it crashed near Bathgate in West Lothian.

Charlie Horne, from East Lothian, served on board a small minesweeper which cleared the way for the landing on Omaha Beach.

Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.

Calum Inglis, 34, died just weeks before he was due to be released from HMP Addiewell for serious assault.

The court heard distressing evidence of Thornburn carrying out physical and sexual abuse to multiple victims over three decades.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Seven people were arrested and a police van set alight during Bonfire Night violence in parts of Scotland.

Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".

The ancient Celtic tradition marks the end of the warmer months and the start of the winter season.

An Edinburgh-based community music group is appealing for help after a van carrying their musical equipment was stolen.

Caitlin Andrew hated birdwatching as a child but found a passion for it in her 20s.

American Cameron Laird introduced pumpkin-picking to her husband John's farm 28 years ago.

Robert Florence and more - comedy night in Edinburgh, hosted by Stuart Mitchell