Incessant rain is having a devastating impact on Scotland’s farming communities. That’s according to NFU Scotland. We speak to one North East farmer about the challenges. Hear more on BBC 1 Reporting Scotland at 6:30pm.

NEW: Police Scotland issues figures on hate reports received 1-7th April since legislation came into force.

There were 7152 online hate reports - with 240 hate crimes and 30 non-crime hate incidents recorded. The force says the vast majority of reports were anonymous.

#Breaking Nobel Prize-winning physicist Professor Peter Higgs – for whom the subatomic particle the Higgs boson was named – has died aged 94, the University of Edinburgh said

This is a golden ticket to any aspiring radio journalist …grab it with both hands…best station in the country…

Some heavy rain on the way later tonight and tomorrow I'm afraid, across parts of Southern, Central and North-East Scotland ☔️🌧️

JOB ALERT! Would you like to work for the BBC in Orkney? We're looking for two broadcast journalists to join us here in Kirkwall. If you’re interested, check out the job description and apply by Sunday April 21st. bit.ly/3xlI9gg #orkney #journalism #BBCNews #bbc

High tide near St Cyrus nature reserve…

The unexpected - live on @skynews in the heat of Tunisia while running and interviewing Russ Cook as he began the final leg of his run the length of Africa

With Charlie Brunskill running backwards live on camera.

Harry Stevens producing here

SEPA has issued a fresh flood warning for #Stonehaven – potential flooding impacts now expected around the time of the next high tides tomorrow (Mon) between 1am and 3am and again between 12.30pm and 3pm.
Flooding and wave overtopping may affect low lying parts of Beachfront. 1-3

Rare magnitude-4.7 earthquake hits US state of New Jersey, shaking buildings in New York City and surrounding areas bbc.in/3U4Wsi5

Emergency services have been called to help local fishing boat Copious which has ran aground near the power station in Lerwick Harbour this afternoon.

As my toddler gets better at talking, his toy Elant becomes elephant. HIS words become ours. Proud, but It’s a little sad. Always makes me think of this by Jim Dodge:

Easter views all the way to Montrose from the White Caterthun

Easter weekend puddle splashing in the sun

Newspaper design nerds will appreciate the use of white space on the front-page of today's Wall Street Journal. Everyone else should too.

Solidarity with the STV teams fighting for fair pay. Some of the very best in the business and the company is lucky to have them.