Good evening and welcome to this evening's headline briefing.
The top stories include; body of a man found in Aberdeen flat as police launch probe, Scots powerlifter jailed for attempted murder of sister's partner as well as all the latest Gerrard news as the Rangers boss is heavily linked with a move to Aston Villa.
Here are all the stories to keep you up to date.
Body of man found in Aberdeen as cops and forensics comb scene
A 51-year-old man was found dead in Aberdeen this morning.
Emergency services raced to a property on Urquhart Road around 12.10am on Wednesday following the man's death.
The street has been cordoned off by police as forensic officers scour the scene.
Scots strongman 'the machine' jailed for six years for trying to murder sister's partner
A finalist in Britain’s Strongest Man has been jailed for six years for attempting to murder his sister’s partner after a domestic abuse trial collapsed.
John Pollock - nicknamed The Machine - was caged for leaving victim with life-threatening injuries in brutal street attack.
The powerlifter, 45, inflicted injuries on Michael Barbour following a "ferocious" assault.
Steven Gerrard Rangers future LIVE as manager 'should get key staff' if Aston Villa move completed
Every Rangers supporter hoped Steven Gerrard being linked with Aston Villa would go away much like it did when he was among the names to take over at Newcastle.
However, The 41-year-old has reportedly been subject to an official approach from the English Premier League club.
Scots thug slashed heavily-pregnant woman with Stanley knife and 'dug it into her face'
A thug who slashed a heavily-pregnant mother-to-be in the street with a Stanley knife was jailed today.
Kristopher Ferguson, 30, armed himself with the blade and and went out to confront his victim, Hazel Aitchison, over a dispute about a debt, Falkirk Sheriff Court was told.
He then knifed her on the face and neck.
Martin Lewis warns people to ignore advice on Winter Fuel Payment envelope from DWP
MoneySavingExpert (MSE) has revealed that 10million people, many of whom are vulnerable, have been wrongly advised by the UK Government to switch their energy tariff.
It comes at a time when a crisis in the market means it would cost them hundreds of pounds to do so.
It is reported that Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sent out letters to people likely to be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments, featuring incorrect and financially damaging wording.
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