Nicola Sturgeon's meetings with council chiefs and unions continued late into Thursday night but no deal was reached.

South Ayrshire Council told 126 families that graves had flooded due to drainage problems.

Government pay talks with unions and new plans for housing Ukrainian refugees lead the papers.

The body which speaks for Scotland's small businesses says hikes of 500% are not unusual.

Lisa Megginson had her transvaginal mesh tape surgically removed after years of health problems.

Martin Blunden was investigated by the service in March following allegations about his conduct.

Katie Gregson-MacLeod became an overnight hit after posting a 45-second song clip.

Police said the 38-year-old man was pronounced dead while being taken to hospital on Lewis.

Despite living in the UK for 15 years, Ali Abunejmeh was not allowed to board his flight home.

A sheriff is told a 39-year-old man managed to climb over the high fence around Aberdeen Airport.

The Palm squirrel turned up in Aberdeen on a boat after a journey from as far afield as India.

MS Ambition has docked in Glasgow and will offer 714 cabins for temporary accommodation.

Schools will be impacted by strikes across 11 local authorities in Scotland next week.

The Douglas nugget found in a river in Perthshire in 2017 is estimated to be worth £50,000.

Glasgow's bins have not been emptied for a week - but services go on in neighbouring Clydebank.

Scoraig in the north west Highlands has long had to make careful use of its electricity supply.

The hit children's TV show Balamory will return to the BBC iPlayer, as the show marks 20 years since it first aired.

An immersion room simulating emergency scenarios to train student medics is launched in Dundee.

Refuse workers from 13 of Scotland's 32 councils have gone on strike in a row over pay but which councils are affected?

A weekly update on Covid-19 cases, hospital admissions and deaths in Scotland.

A Scottish singer signs a record deal on the back of massive success on TikTok.

Hayley is a single mum who dedicates time to helping late night partygoers on the busy streets of Edinburgh.

The event centres on the creation of a stone dyke to keep in North Ronaldsay's seaweed-eating sheep.

A clear up is under way in Scotland's capital after a first wave of industrial action by bin workers came to an end.

Bins are overflowing around the city as a result of the bin strike.

Melanie Finlay suffers greater pain when the weather is cold and will struggle with sky-high energy bills.

Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.

Mother of 12, Zoe Sullivan, explains how she cuts costs as her family's energy and fuel bills double.

Charity says parents of children with life-limiting conditions are struggling to afford to care for them at home.

Aboyne, which contends with extreme temperatures, is reeling from the cost of living crisis.

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what support is available?

Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan withdraws from next month's London Marathon because of a medical issue.

Celtic host Rangers in the first Old Firm derby of the season on Saturday. BBC Scotland explains why the matches between the Glasgow rivals are likely to decide the fate of the title.

Scotland captain Rachel Corsie writes for BBC Sport about a return to competitive action with a Women's World Cup play-off looming.

Hibs face anxious wait for clearance on deadline day signing, Rangers midfielder an injury doubt for derby game...

Danish midfielder Oliver Abildgaard joins Celtic from Russian club Rubin Kazan.