The Scottish Police Federation told the BBC that a consultation will continue into June.
Animal shelters say the proposed laws are a "game changer" and will result in fewer pets being surrendered.
A 65-year-old woman is sentenced after a judge says she collected information that was "sinister".
MPs are discussing the Met Police's treatment of anti-monarchy protesters at the King's Coronation.
A new inquiry is looking into the deaths of hundreds of patients who had been given opiates.
The first minister denies there was anything unusual in the two-week wait for a search warrant.
Marcus Osbourne is due before magistrates later charged with killing Steven Harnett and Katie Higton.
The seven-year-old's mother had to watch the rollercoaster, knowing he was not strapped in.
A jury is told Vishal Gohel was promised a sexual liaison with three women before being killed.
Sir Keir Starmer says building should be allowed where it does not "affect the beauty of our countryside".
A man who, as a child, witnessed his father hitting his mother welcomes the extension of the scheme.
Stefan Jackiw's £24,000 ($30,000) violin bow broke during a Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra concert.
Full-sized digital scans reveal shipwreck in stunning detail, showing unopened champagne bottles.
A man driving the BMW was pulled over for speeding while its owner was on holiday in Rome.
A record number of workers on long-term sick leave and the spread of bird flu leads the front pages.
Buckinghamshire Council says the fines should not have been issued and will be rescinded.
Ms Truss has asked the UK prime minister to deliver on pledges he made to clamp down on China.
The BBC hears from offenders offered £1,500 each to end their UK sentences early and be deported.
After old crisp packets wash up on a beach, the BBC asks what is being done to improve packaging?
Matt says the impact on loved ones is a "forgotten piece of the puzzle" when it comes to addiction.
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