Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
Liverpool score two late goals to add shine to their FA Cup third round victory over spirited League One side Barnsley at Anfield.
The cygnet was stuck in an icy pond in Edinburgh for four days before the fire service were called to help.
The SWI says it is considering its position as a partner in the Dumfries project due to issues with its funding and leadership.
A report says the proposed bill, to be debated on Tuesday, would be "extraordinary as drafted".
Donations including toys become unusable after being left outside or fly-tipped at charity shops.
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the government's draft plans in a speech at Holyrood
Conservationists are working to restore the Caledonian pine forest to boost the country's bio-diversity.
