Good afternoon and welcome to today's top stories briefing.
The headlines this lunchtime include fraud investigations as Nicola Sturgeon's book publisher faces probe, Polmont prison scandal and tributes to tragic Scots mum.
Here is everything you need to know to stay up to date.
Nicola Sturgeon's book publisher probed by fraud cops over award of £295k taxpayers' cash
Police are investigating fraud allegations over £295,000 of taxpayers’ money given to the publisher of a book of Nicola Sturgeon’s speeches.
Officers from the financial crimes unit are probing claims rules were broken when Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) awarded grants and loans to Sandstone Press of Inverness.
Former inmate says Polmont jail is 'worse than any adult prison I’ve ever been in'
A former inmate who has now turned his life around has described scandal-hit Polmont as the worst jail in Scotland.
He’s spoken out after an investigation was launched into how Jack McKenzie, 20, was found dead in his cell at the prison in September.
Woman 'wearing only underwear' sparks police probe after being spotted at side of Scots road
A woman who was spotted wearing only her underwear at the side of a Scots road has sparked a probe by cops.
Police received reports of a woman standing at the side of A76 near to Holywood, Dumfries, at around 9pm on Saturday, November 6.
The woman was said to be wearing nothing but her underwear at the time.
Scots mum who died from heart attack hailed as 'one in a million' by devastated friends and family
Hundreds of emotional tributes have been paid to a Dundee makeup artist who died after having a heart attack.
Ann Marie Taylor suffered a cardiac arrest late on Monday night and was rushed to Ninewells Hospital in the city for treatment.
Despite the best efforts of ICU medics, the 47-year-old’s life support machine was switched off on Friday, November 5, with her loving family by her side.
Why damp washing goes mouldy when dried indoors and six ways to prevent it
Damp washing can create all kinds of problems in your home.
Drying clothes inside can result in a lack of energy efficiency in your home with damp conditions providing the perfect place for mould to thrive in your home.
However, there are some tips that can help you out during these cold and long wintery months.
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