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Mother of Milly Main who died after contracting an infection at Glasgow children's hospital feels 'let down and lied to'

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Ibrox stadium. Picture: SNS

HMRC chief executive insists Rangers 'tax blunder' story is 'incorrect'

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Jeremy Corbyn appeared at the University of Lancaster today. Picture: Getty

General Election 2019 briefing: Corbyn could nationalise broadband | Calls for Freeman to quit

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Scotland and the rest of the UK will go to the polls on December 12 (Getty Images)

General Election 2019: full list of candidates for Scottish constituencies

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Annie Temple was found by officers in the village of Kinglassie, Fife, on October 25. Pic: Police Scotland

Man arrested and charged in connection with death of 97-year-old Fife woman

Crime

The number of first-time knife crime offenders has risen by 25% in the last five years. Picture: PA

'Isolation of young people' could be contributing to rising knife crime and violence, former prosecutor says

Crime

Shelley Kerr led Scotland's women to their first World Cup.

Alan Shearer and Shelley Kerr awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Stirling

Football

Among those taking part were a United States Air Force (USAF) CV-22 Osprey

US military aircraft join UK fighter jets in training exercise over the North Sea

People

The singer-songwriter calls Scotland his "spiritual home". Picture: Getty Images

Sir Rod Stewart 'would support Scottish independence' but says break-up of union 'would be a shame'

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HMRC chief executive insists Rangers 'tax blunder' story is 'incorrect'

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Jack Ross is the new manager of Hibs. Pic: SNS

CONFIRMED: Hibs appoint Jack Ross as new manager

Hibernian

Scotland's Declan Gallagher, Lawrence Shankland and James Forrest during a training session in preparation for the match against Cyprus. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Play-off places up for grabs for Scotland players in Cyprus

Football

Lynsey Sharp is taking a break from athletics. Picture: Getty Images

Cancer scare forces Lynsey Sharp to take a break from athletics

Other Sport

Stuart Armstrong is back in the Scotland squad. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Drubbing at hands of Brendan Rodgers was the turning point for Stuart Armstrong

Football

Charlie Shiel will make his first professional start for Edinburgh in the European Challenge Cup tie against Agen. Picture: Alan Harvey/SNS/SRU

Edinburgh scrum-half Charlie Shiel starts new chapter in rugby dynasty

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Andrew Smith: Not so easy to rewrite history of Rangers’ downfall
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Former 'Rangers chairman Sir David Murray. Picture: SNS

Andrew Smith: Not so easy to rewrite history of Rangers’ downfall

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Caroline Weir in action for Scotland against England at the World Cup in France. Picture: SNS

The one Scotland player most worthy of your attention in 2019

Football

Bryan Redpath of Scottish Borders in action in the Heineken European Cup against Brive at Netherdale in 1997. Picture: David Rogers/Allsport

Roots in Romania, a famous Borders win over Llanelli and a thwarted night out in Pau - 25 seasons of the Heineken Cup

Rugby Union

Austin MacPhee gestures to the Hearts players during the 5-2 win over St Mirren in his latest game in interim charge. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Alan Pattullo: Austin MacPhee looks like a good fit – even if Allan Preston doesn’t think so

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Former Catalan Minister Clara Ponsati. Picture: PA

Why ‘sedition’ has no place in a mature democracy – top leader

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The scaffolding being constructed in Princes Street Gardens for the Christmas market

Christmas market farce: Edinburgh’s citizens want their city back – Cliff Hague

Columnists

Independence campaigners take part in an ''All Under One Banner march in Edinburgh (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Some people don’t seem to understand the main reason for Scottish independence – Joyce McMillan

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Campaigners for trans rights, which has grown as a political issue in recent years, protest outside the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

History teaches us that predatory men will abuse trans rights – Gina Davidson

Columnists

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Film reviews: The Report | Marriage Story | Le Mans ’66 | Little Monsters

Film and TV

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How going the extra mile could save you £10k off your next car

How going the extra mile could save you £10k off your next car

Used Car

McLaren Elva revealed as 60s-inspired 804bhp roadster

McLaren Elva revealed as 60s-inspired 804bhp roadster

McLaren

2020 Skoda Octavia revealed with plug-in hybrid and new tech

2020 Skoda Octavia revealed with plug-in hybrid and new tech

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Speed limiters and breathalyser tech to be fitted to all new cars from 2022

Speed limiters and breathalyser tech to be fitted to all new cars from 2022

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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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Around 50 workers to lose their jobs at BiFab yard on Lewis

Business

Watt Brothers, which traces its roots back to the late 1800s, will close its flagship Glasgow store next month. Picture: Michael Gillen

Watt Brothers' iconic Sauchiehall Street to close

Business

Ferry services form a key part of the sector. Picture: Contributed

Scotland's £10 billion maritime sector on crest of a wave

Business

The company said it was making good progress on plans for the development of the Platypus gas project. Picture: Paul Bock

Parkmead on hunt for deals after return to full-year profit

Business

Lloyds acquired Halifax and Bank of Scotland owner HBOS during the financial crisis. Picture: JPIMedia

Lloyds shareholders lose out in HBOS court action

Business

The new store at Fort Kinnaird is Edinburgh's second Goldsmiths. Picture: Contributed

Watches of Switzerland unveils new Goldsmiths branch in Edinburgh

Business

Around 50 workers to lose their jobs at BiFab yard on Lewis

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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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