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Johnson and Corbyn clash over the union in first live TV election debate

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Ms Sturgeon argued that a debate between the Labour and Tory leaders does not reflect the choice Scottish voters have at the General Election

Nicola Sturgeon brands Boris Johnson a 'scaredy-cat' over refusal to face her in debate

Politics 196

Mr Ewing will write to UK Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers to make his case

Fergus Ewing says it would 'benefit whole of the UK' if he leads fishing quota negotiations

Politics 19

Bolton student accommodation ablaze.

MSPs to be warned of new fire risk from cladding and insulation on public buildings

Politics 2

Nicola Sturgeon would have a mandate to stage a second referendum on Scottish independence if the SNP wins a majority in the 2021 Holyrood elections, the Scottish Secretary has indicated.

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack backs IndyRef2 'mandate' if SNP wins 2021 Holyrood majority

Politics 153

The loss making airport was put up for sale by ministers in June. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish Government to 'consider options' if Prestwick sale talks collapse

News 27

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman is under increasing pressure.

Scotland’s health secretary under pressure as A&E waiting times missed again

Health 32

Epstein's death while awaiting trial on charges he sexually abused underage girls was a major embarrassment for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons

Two officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein charged with falsifying prison records

World 2

Ruth Davidson has warned against a Labour government supported by the SNP

Alliance between Nicola Sturgeon and Jeremy Corbyn 'would spell disaster' for UK, claims Ruth Davidson

Politics

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Scotland 3-1 Kazakhstan: McGinn, Naismith fire Scotland recovery

Football

Dave Rennie will leave Glasgow to become the head coach of Australia at the end of season. Picture: SRU/SNS

Glasgow Warriors to announce new head coach as Dave Rennie confirms departure for Australia

Rugby Union

John McGinn turned in a man-of-the-match performance for Scotland against Kazakhstan. Picture: SNS

How the Scotland players rated in Scotland's 3-1 win over Kazakhstan at Hampden

Football

Stuart Hogg will be giving Exeter the lowdown on his former Glasgow team-mates when the clubs clash on Saturday. Picture: Getty.

Glasgow Warriors believe they can exploit weaknesses in Stuart Hogg’s defence against Exeter

Rugby Union

Steven Naismith celebrates his goal against Kazakhstan. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Hearts’ Steven Naismith joins elite group to reach double figure in all-time Scotland scorers list

Hearts

Paul Heckingbottom was sacked by Hibs after a poor start to the season. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Hibs chief Leeann Dempster: Heckingbottom had to go as we were just hoping to win

Hibernian

When is Scotland vs Kazakhstan: date, kick-off time, TV channel, full squad and odds for Euro 2020 qualifier
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John McGinn scored the second and decisive goal against Cyprus on Saturday (Getty Images)

When is Scotland vs Kazakhstan: date, kick-off time, TV channel, full squad and odds for Euro 2020 qualifier

Football

Jon Rahm, playing his practice round in Dubai, says his mental strength is 'a work in progress'. Picture: Getty.

Martin Dempster: Passionate outburst shows Jon Rahm’s growing maturity

Golf

Stee Clarke is getting closer to the vibe and style he achieved at Kilmarnock. Picture: AP

Analysis: Conundrums for Steve Clarke in bid to guide Scotland to five wins in a row

Football 1

Alfredo Morelos has scored 11 goals in Europe so far this season, just one behind Henrik Larsson's 2002-03 tally. Pictuer: Alan Harvey/SNS

Rangers’ Alfredo Morelos on track to overhaul Celtic ace Henrik Larsson’s Euro record

Opinion 5

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In Scotland, people are criticised for both drinking too much and failing to drink 'enough' (Picture: Cameron Whitman/Getty/iStockphoto)

How Scotland’s double standard on alcohol is killing us – Alex Watson

Columnists

Donald Trump and Boris Johnson speak before a working breakfast at the August G7 Summit (Picture: Erin Schaff/AFP/Getty)

General election: How Boris Johnson will turn UK into a US vassal state – Henry McLeish

Columnists

A pro-democracy protester is detained by riot police in Hong Kong (Picture: Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)

Brexit: UK may be divided, but we are united by this one key thing – leader comment

Columnists

Onshore wind has suffered because of UK Government policies (Picture: John Devlin)

UK policy a ‘disaster’ for two forms of renewable energy but ‘remarkably effective’ for one – Dr Richard Dixon

Columnists 5

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Music review: Liam Gallagher, Glasgow Hydro

Music

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How to prepare your car for winter: from tyres to wipers, what you need to check to drive in bad weather

How to prepare your car for winter: from tyres to wipers, what you need to check to drive in bad weather

Car Maintenance

Nissan recall: the models with a brake defect which could cause fires - and if UK drivers are affected

Nissan recall: the models with a brake defect which could cause fires - and if UK drivers are affected

Nissan

Volvo XC60 B4 review - a mild upgrade for Swedish SUV

Volvo XC60 B4 review - a mild upgrade for Swedish SUV

Hybrid Cars

Ford Mustang Mach-e all-electric SUV set to take on Tesla Model Y

Ford Mustang Mach-e all-electric SUV set to take on Tesla Model Y

Electric Cars

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Rosie Healey, co-founder of acclaimed restaurant Alchemilla, to open new venture in Glasgow’s west e

Food and drink

Galaxy become first major milk chocolate brand to offer vegan alternative

Food and drink

Arbikie celebrate

In pictures: Scotland’s top gin makers and gins crowned at this year's Scottish Gin Awards

Lifestyle

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Luxury St Andrews hotel Rusacks sold to American firm

Business

Author and consultant Gib Bulloch was born and brought up on Bute. Picture: Contributed

Scotland’s first business 'decelerator' to awaken generation of Elon Musk innovators

Business

Wallace was named chair of Edinburgh Trams in July 2018. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Edinburgh Trams chair named boss of West Lothian Chamber of Commerce

Business

Stephen Rankin noted the group's ongoing investment in its activities. Picture: contributed.

Spirits group Gordon & MacPhail tops up top and bottom lines

Business

Graham's is a third-generation family business. Picture: Contributed

New products pay off as Graham’s The Family Dairy posts sales hike

Business

From left: Derek Weir of Bank of Scotland pictured with John Semple. Picture: Chris Watt Photography.

Hillington’s Direct Flooring paving way for growth with new sites

Business

Luxury St Andrews hotel Rusacks sold to American firm
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Portobello Beach

Scottish summers of yesteryear celebrated in new exhibition at top Edinburgh hotel

Heritage

National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329). Picture: Getty

In the footsteps of Kings: app brings Fife history to life

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