SNP begins coalition discussions
The SNP holds informal coalition talks with other parties, after it becomes the largest Holyrood party.

Call to improve tennis facilities
An MSP calls on the Scottish Government to improve the country's tennis facilities after a survey revealed a third of councils had none.

Full Scots fiscal power ruled out
The body reviewing the workings of Scottish devolution publishes its first report.

Compromise move on under-age sex
Ministers will not end prosecutions for sex between two children but they want a more lenient approach.

'Cheat' fears over exam shake-up
A planned shake-up in Scotland's exam system could lead to more pupils cheating, a teaching union warns.

Concerns for battlefield heritage
Scotland's largest conservation charity says proposed legislation may not protect battlefield sites like Bannockburn.

Free childcare plan in poor areas
A plan to tackle child poverty in Wales includes free childcare in poorer areas for two-year-olds.

Call for change to BBC coverage
The heritage minister wants a review of the way network BBC news reports Wales to be a "catalyst for change".

Israeli visit sparks boycott call
An invitation from a Muslim AM to a "confidential" meeting with the Israeli ambassador prompts the assembly's Presiding Officer to call for the event to be boycotted.

AMs win legal ruling on websites
Legal advice on rules for AMs' blogs say they are unclear and breach European convention on human rights

Extra cash for home rescue scheme
An extra £5m is available for an assembly government policy helping homeowners to become assured tenants.

New Labour era ending - Cameron
Local election results show the age of Blair and Brown is coming to an end says Tory leader David Cameron.

Labour told to unite behind Brown
Labour is urged to unite behind Gordon Brown after heavy poll losses in Scotland, Wales and England.

Lib Dem leadership threat denied
Sir Menzies Campbell's leadership is not under threat after Thursday's polls, Lib Dem colleagues insist.

Glitches force council recounts
Five English councils are forced to hold recounts after a series of glitches with counting machines.

Blur star fails in election bid
Blur drummer Dave Rowntree fails to be elected in his bid for political office, coming third in a by-election.

Three arrested over poll offence
Three men from Peterborough are arrested in connection with an electoral result.