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Donald Trump's firm to pay £225,000 to Scottish Government to cover legal bills

Politics 5

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced a statutory public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh, who died while in police custody.

Sheku Bayoh death: Public inquiry will be held into death in custody of Fife man

Politics 3

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Mother who strangled teenage sons and tried to kill four more jailed for 35 years

Crime

Lady in a Fur Wrap, Alonso Sanchez Coello (1580-1588), copyright CGS CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Detective work on Glasgow's famous 'Lady in a Fur Wrap' painting finds it was not created by El Greco

People

Joanna Cherry said the SNP was 'miles ahead of the parties in Scotland'. Picture: PA

SNP is ‘miles in front’ of the other parties, claims Joanna Cherry

Politics 144

Waverley Bridge will be closed to traffic during peak times during the Christmas market

Waverley Bridge to be closed to traffic at weekend peak times over Christmas market public safety

Politics 2

Tory Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan is one of 73 MPs standing down from the Commons. She has citing the abuse she's received as a reason to go.

Election explained: Just why are so many MPs quitting politics?

Politics 4

Simple blood test costing 2.50 can predict kidney and heart health

£2.50 blood test can predict your kidney and heart health, say Scottish scientists

Health

Nicola Sturgeon has slammed the Tories' child poverty record

Nicola Sturgeon slams ‘shameful’ Tory child poverty record

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Andy Murray confident of getting back to his best as he outlines 2020 goals

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Rangers eye January move for Aberdeen star if Ibrox ace leaves, Celtic learn of cut-price fee for transfer target, Pep Guardiola phones Hibs over manager's job, pair in running for Hearts role - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola 'phones Easter Road hierarchy' over Hibs manager's job

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McDonald's Fun Football ambassador Kenny Dalglish paid a surprise visit to children at Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden.

Old Firm are not a lower level than England, says Kenny Dalglish

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Rangers are said to be interested in Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson. Picture: SNS

Rangers 'consider move for Aberdeen ace' if Ibrox star is sold in January

Rangers 2

Hibs are interested in John Kennedy, left, though former boss Neil Lennon won't let him go easy.

Report claims Hibs to move for Celtic assistant boss John Kennedy

Hibernian

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

Hearts 2

Paul Heckingbottom and Neil Lennon, now both ex-Hibs managers.

Aidan Smith: Hibs fans once happy to wave Neil Lennon off would take him back in a heartbeat

Rangers 1

Jim McLean pictured in 2011 after a stand at Tannadice is named after him. Picture: Kenny Smith/SNS

Tannadice treasure trove sheds light on Jim McLean’s glory years at Dundee United

Football 2

SRU chief executive Mark Dodson annoyed the World Cup organisers. Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS

Allan Massie: Wiser for the SRU to pay fine and issue polite apology

Opinion 8

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Born to rule? Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg suggested victims of Grenfell Tower fire lacked common sense (Picture: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

General election: Tory right value humans in terms of pounds and pence – Joyce McMillan

Columnists 9

Rumours that Tom Watson will form another party are untrue, he's off to train as a gym instructor, writes former Labour special adviser Ayesha Hazarika (Picture: Luke Dray/Getty Images)

Tom Watson’s exit shows Labour’s far-left now controls the party – Ayesha Hazarika

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UK may find its standing on the world stage diminished. Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and other leaders at the UN (Picture: Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images)

UK has already lost influence on world stage and Brexit will make things worse – Anthony Salamone

Columnists 6

Hey big spender! The Conservatives' spending plans involve sums almost as eye-watering as Labour's (Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images)

General election: Brexit risks tragedy of Shakespearean proportions – leader comment

Columnists 8

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National Galleries of Scotland severs links with BP over climate emergency

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How to prepare you car for winter - simple steps to stay safe on the roads in bad weather

How to prepare you car for winter - simple steps to stay safe on the roads in bad weather

Winter

Advanced driving courses 'don't cut insurance costs'

Advanced driving courses 'don't cut insurance costs'

Car Insurance

New gadget to protect newborns from being left in car seats too long

New gadget to protect newborns from being left in car seats too long

Car News

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SsangYong Korando review - a complete transformation for value SUV

SsangYong

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Arbikie celebrate

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

Lifestyle

Scotland’s Restaurant of the Year named at annual AA Hospitality Awards

Food and drink

Scotland’s top fish and chip shop named in UK awards

Food and drink

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Almost 70 jobs lost as West Lothian haulage firm goes bust

Business

An artist impression of part of the new Livingston home. Image: Contributed

Derelict site in Livingston set for multi-million-pound nursing home

Business

Graeme Hartop and Andrew Bell. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Financial services veteran appointed as CCO at Hampden & Co

Business

Dale House, on West George Street, sits opposite Queen Street railway station. Picture: Contributed

This 1980s Glasgow office block to be transformed into 'designer' hotel

Business

PureLiFi is looking to push into the consumer market with LiFi-enabled mobile devices. Picture: Contributed

PureLiFi raises $18m to roll out LiFi-enabled phones, tables and laptops

Business

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Orkney modelling company enjoys boost in UK-wide sales after Small Biz 100

Business

Almost 70 jobs lost as West Lothian haulage firm goes bust
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Portobello Beach

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

Heritage

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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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