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Fuel poverty hitting more than 600,000 Scots households, official stats show

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Humza Yousaf defended police funding levels

Humza Yousaf rejects claims that Scots police stations are "falling apart"

Politics 14

A spokesman for the First Minister confirmed she will set out the Scottish Government's plans next week.

Nicola Sturgeon to issue update on Scottish independence plans within days

Politics 293

Staffa. Picture: Airborne Lens

WATCH: New virtual reality tours of remote Scottish islands Staffa and St Kilda

Transport

Tim Davison at the media preview to the new Sick Kids Hospital, before Health Secretary Jeane Freeman ordered the delay after last-minute checks revealed the ventilation in critical care areas did not meet the required standard. Pic: Scott Louden.

NHS Lothian chief executive announces retirement amid delays to new Edinburgh sick kids hospital and social care crisis

Health 6

Labour MP Jess Phillips

Jess Phillips drops out of Labour leadership contest

Politics 6

The country fell five places into the bottom half of nations cross a range of measures including income, education, longevity and inclusivity. Only Wales saw a similarly steep fall in the figures published today.

Scotland has one of the biggest falls in 'wellbeing index' among developed countries

Politics 39

The party is planning to mark "Brexit Day" with a rally in Glasgow, where it will relaunch its campaign for independence and also make clear a separate Scotland should be part of the EU.

'Brexit Day' to be marked with a pro-Scottish independence rally

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SNP supporters are lobbying the party to readmit Neale Hanvey (pictured) ''picture: George Mcluskie

MP booted out SNP for 'antisemitism' is being asked back by supporters

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Leeds linked with surprise move for Celtic first-teamer as Elland Road side seek attacking reinforcements

Celtic

Liam Donnelly has been linked with a shock move to Celtic

Liam Donnelly to Celtic? Motherwell midfielder linked with shock move to Parkhead

Celtic

Celtic manager Neil Lennon. Picture: SNS

Neil Lennon responds to talk of Rangers overthrowing Celtic

Celtic

Anthony Stokes has enjoyed three spells with Hibs during his career. Picture: SNS

Former Hibs and Celtic striker Anthony Stokes 'makes return to Iran'

Hibernian

All the latest from the SPFL. Picture: SNS

Scottish Football RECAP: Euro giants fight over £20m Rangers ace, Leeds United want Celtic's 108-goal striker, Hibs trial for international, Aberdeen offer striker to St Johnstone

Rangers

Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Serie A giants eye Rangers man, blow for Celtic in striker chase, West Brom keen on Gers ace, Hibs striker latest - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Aidan Smith: In Scotland we once thought of heading the ball as an art form
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Joe Jordan heads home against Czechoslovakia, the goal which took Scotland to the 1974 World Cup. Picture: Getty Images

Aidan Smith: In Scotland we once thought of heading the ball as an art form

Opinion

Stuart Hogg will hope to emulate some of Scotland's great full-back captains. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Allan Massie: Stuart Hogg can lead Scotland from the back

Opinion

Demands from broadcasters meant that the Scottish Cup fourth round kicked off on Friday night, with Premier Sports showing the Rangers v Stranraer tie. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Alan Pattullo: Traditions have been lost but still plenty intrigue on Scottish Cup weekend

Opinion

Former St Johnstone and Livingston winger Tommy Wright leaving Southwark Crown Court in London after he received a suspended prison sentence for bribery offences following an undercover newspaper investigation. Picture: PA

Tony McGlennan: Sentences for football bribery should serve as a warning to Scottish clubs

Opinion

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Puffins are among Scotland's most iconic species (Picture: Lorne Gill/SNH)

Scotland must act to protect ‘jewels in crown’ of natural world – leader comment

Columnists 1

Bernie Sanders pitches on the baseball field built for the film 'Field of Dreams' in Dyersville (Picture: Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

Why a small rural US state is vital in presidential race – Henry McLeish

Columnists 2

The under-age Aidan Smith would sneak in to the cinema to watch some of Helen Mirren's early performances (Picture: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

How Helen Mirren and Jaws got my teenage heart racing – Aidan Smith

Columnists 1

Hope Street in Glasgow was once again found to be Scotland's most polluted street (Picture: John Devlin)

The evidence that shows what Scotland needs to do on air pollution – Dr Richard Dixon

Columnists 3

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Terry Gilliam on The Man Who Killed Don Quixote: “There’s a feeling that because I spent 30 years on it, it must be a masterpiece”

Film and TV

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Government to double funding for on-street electric car chargers

Government to double funding for on-street electric car chargers

Electric Cars

2020 Ford Puma review - small SUV's surprise package

2020 Ford Puma review - small SUV's surprise package

Ford

AA crews won’t stop on smart motorways amid fears over safety

AA crews won’t stop on smart motorways amid fears over safety

Road Safety

2020 Subaru Forester e-Boxer review

2020 Subaru Forester e-Boxer review

Hybrid Cars

Food and Drink More Food and Drink >>

Scran episode 6: The secrets of Chinese cooking – with Glasgow chef Jimmy Lee

Food and drink

Scran episode 5: Down on the Buffalo Farm with Steven Mitchell

Food and drink

8 of the best food and drink spots to visit in Aberdeenshire

Food and Drink

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Lloyds Banking Group pledges to halve carbon financing by 2030

Business

Cairn Energy has interests in areas including the North Sea, Mexico and Senegal. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh's Cairn Energy hails strong result from North Sea fields

Business

Aston Martin recently launched its latest model, the DBX, pictured at Edinburgh Castle. Picture: Contributed

More than 100 jobs saved after rescue of string of Edinburgh car dealerships - including Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin franchises

Business

The firm currently has 874 stores in the UK. Picture: Contributed

Thousands of Scottish Aldi workers to get inflation-busting pay hike

Business

DNV GL said the oil and gas industry is now putting decarbonisation at the centre of the agenda. Picture: Contributed

Oil and gas confidence drops as majority of operators invest in decarbonisation

Business

Beales acquired the historic site of the former McEwens department store in Perth city centre in 2017. Picture: Contributed

1,000 jobs on line as 139-year-old owner of Scottish department store collapses

Business

Lloyds Banking Group pledges to halve carbon financing by 2030

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Ian Bogle, right, and Alastair Hart aboard a replica birlinn vessel on the Clyde. Picture: John Devlin

Was Robert the Bruce the founder of a Scottish navy?

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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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