The prime minister and first minister will hold face-to-face talks in Blackpool on Thursday.

Hundreds of thousands of tree tubes are being removed and a biodegradable alternative introduced.

A historic vote for nurses to strike and its impact on the health service dominate Thursday's papers.

A leading historian wants to see a college on Skye given its own degree-awarding powers.

The Led Zeppelin singer delighted fans with an unexpected performance in an Aberdeen pub.

The Royal College of Nursing has announced the result of a ballot of health and social care workers.

A company to champion Aberdeen's Union Street is among suggestions to revitalise the famous thoroughfare.

BBC analysis shows delays have doubled in past four years with experts warning lives are at risk.

The amendments to the Gender Recognition Reform bill will go before Holyrood's equalities committee.

A man arrested in Scotland last year denies being Nicholas Rossi, who is wanted by authorities in the US.

A police officer tells how efforts to save a young victim of a crash that claimed five lives failed.

Payments to students, staff and suppliers were delayed by the rollout of a new financial system.

A hydroelectric scheme provides power for the 120 people living in the remote community of Knoydart.

Dave Smith couldn't believe it when he saw that a local shop was allowing people to take coats for free.

High inflation sees charities having to use more of their funds to provide the basics for those who struggle.

Zoe and Ben Sullivan explain how they have been cutting costs as the family’s energy and fuel bills double.

Crofters have expressed concerns over increasing feed, fuel and energy prices.

Nurses belonging to the Royal College of Nursing union have voted to strike.

Stanislav Drabych, 12, says he'll repay the club by one day helping them win the league.

Widespread changes to UK constituencies in Scotland are being drawn up, including the loss of two MPs.

Sarah McMullan was admitted to A&E with sepsis weeks after she helped highlight the deadly condition.

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Stanislav Drabych, a 12-year-old boy who fled the war in Ukraine with his family, says signing for Dundee United is "like Christmas Day".

Jamie is only four and already impressing with his ability to handle tricky maths.

Police Scotland's Chief Superintendent Phil Davison has condemned the "reckless and deplorable" behaviour of young people who rioted on the streets of an area of Dundee.

A group of youths have gone on a Halloween rampage in an area of Dundee.

Discover the secrets of the Victorian graveyard in Glasgow that has become a place of pilgrimage for football fans.

A 19-year-old from South Lanarkshire has a little known condition which constantly affects her vision.

Kimberley Bradley had her toes amputated on both feet and almost died but still considers herself lucky.

Two Edinburgh hairdressers are taking steps to try to help people who dread going to a salon.

A chance meeting led to Jim and Margaret Mitchell falling in love 20 years after a maternity ward mix-up.

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

A killer on home release left Linda McDonald for dead - now she says the parole system must change.

A holiday rep who was unable to sing teaches himself then scoops two music awards.

About 60 firefighters were sent to the blaze at a Poundstretcher store in Leven.

The potential of using Airlanders, described as part-plane-part-airship, is being examined.

The Catholic Church announced the former Archbishop of Glasgow died on Tuesday after a short illness.

A vast collection of early 19th Century correspondence was found in office cupboards in Galashiels.

The convictions of former sub-postmasters could now be quashed amid an IT scandal.

Celtic "made it hard for themselves" as their seven-point Scottish Premiership lead came under threat in a narrow win over Motherwell, said Ange Postecoglou.

New injury concern for Rangers, Hearts boss questions added time and Celtic manager on "immense" forward.

Malik Tillman's second-half winner gives Rangers a much-needed victory against Hearts and keeps them seven points off the summit of the Scottish Premiership.

Dundee United batter Kilmarnock to lift themselves off bottom and sink their opponents to the foot of the Scottish Premiership.

Ten-man St Johnstone salvage a draw deep into injury-time against St Mirren in a compelling Scottish Premiership encounter in Paisley.