The Ministry of Justice said this is the first time a direct link has been drawn between increased violence behind bars and the overcrowding crisis.

The animals are a key draw for people embarking on sailings to Norwegian-ruled archipelago Svalbard, as they can be observed in their natural habit.

Friday will be the first time the Bill has been debated and voted on in its entirety since last year’s historic yes vote.

Concerns had been raised the cash from fines on water companies would not be ringfenced for schemes such as river restoration.

Five beaver kits have been born in Cairngorms National Park for the second year in a row – after a 400-year hiatus. The kits have been captured on camera at two separate sites in the park, in the ...