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Gordon Brown says Brexit 'power grab' is a risk to the Union

Politics

The owner of British Airways is understood to be seeking the support of the Spanish government in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

British Airways seek support from Spanish Government as part of no-deal Brexit contingency

Transport

The Lords Privileges Committee has recommended that Lord Lester be suspended following a finding that he sexually harassed a complainant and offered her "corrupt inducements to sleep with him". Picture; PA

Lib Dem peer Lord Lester suspended over sexual harassment

Politics

As December quickly approaches, forecasters say snow is likely to hit Scotland by the end of November

Snow set to hit Scotland by end of November as temperatures drop

News

The Scottish Independence Convention (The SIC) has hit the halfway figure in its attempts to raise �180,000 to pay for a new push for the Yes movement.

Scottish Independence Convention fund raises £90k after crowdfunding campaign

News

A police officer has spoken of his fear as he raced to tackle a knife-wielding thug who tried to set fire to the Scottish Parliament.

Hero cop ‘feared for his life’ as he tackled man intent on ‘torching Scottish Parliament’

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians

Turbines generated the equivalent of 98 per cent of all Scotland's electricity demand or enough to power nearly five million homes last month, the group said. Picture: Ian Rutherford'Blacklaw

Wind turbines ‘generating 98% of electricity demand’

Environment

A car dealership in Paradise, California, where dozens of homes were destroyed in just a few hours (Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

‘California wildfires are a major disaster, and so is Donald Trump’

Opinion

Boris Johnson has claimed Theresa May is on the brink of 'total surrender' to the EU over Brexit as he urged the Cabinet to mutiny against the Prime Minister's withdrawal agenda.

Theresa May ‘on the brink of total surrender’ over Brexit - Boris Johnson

News

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Rangers hit with UEFA charge over Europa League match with Spartak Moscow

Rangers

Ryan Christie has extended his Celtic stay, signing a new three-year deal. Picture: SNS Group

Ryan Christie signs new three-year deal with Celtic

Celtic

The William Hill Scottish Cup. Picture: SNS Group

Scottish FA strikes new global broadcast deal for Scottish Cup

Scottish Cup

Gary Graham. Picture: SNS

Former England selection Gary Graham called up to Scotland squad

Scotland

Patrick Roberts is set to return to Manchester City in January. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Patrick Roberts to return | Rangers star ‘conned’ referee | Tynecastle development cost reaches £18m

Premiership

Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson didn't mince his words after the match. Picture: SNS Group

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos ‘conned’ referee, claims Motherwell boss

Motherwell

What Southampton fans think of former Celtic star Stuart Armstrong
Craig Fowler

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Stuart Armstrong started for Southampton for their draw with Watford at the weekend. Picture: Getty

What Southampton fans think of former Celtic star Stuart Armstrong

Football

Scotland centre Huw Jones in action against Wales in Cardiff. Picture: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty

Allan Massie: Huw Jones should always be in the Scotland team

Scotland

Keaghan Jacobs thunders into win the ball from Scott Sinclair. The long-serving Livingston midfielder was a stand-out for Gary Holt's side. Picture: SNS Group

Four talking points from Livingston 0-0 Celtic

Celtic

Rangers were beaten 4-3 by Spartak Moscow (Photo:Getty)

How the Russian press reacted to Rangers' 4-3 defeat against Spartak Moscow

Sport

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Tory MP Jacob Rees Mogg has come forward with a plan called 'No Deal ' Plus' in an attempt to break Brexit deadlock. Picture: PA

Brian Monteith: No Deal-Plus increasingly becoming most likely outcome

Opinion

Control over planning ensured two-thirds of Scotland's energy needs were met from renewable source in 2017. Picture: John Devlin

Lesley Riddoch: The heat is on for efficient warmth

Opinion

US President Donald Trump closes his eyes as he visits the American Cemetery of Suresnes, outside Paris. Picture: Getty Images

Leader comment: Remembering the past should help shape a better future

Opinion

Three unknown World War One soldiers were buried last week at Tyne Cot cemetery in Ypres (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Christine Jardine: This is how we can best honour World War dead

Opinion

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Film reviews: Widows | Outlaw King | They Shall Not Grow Old | Overlord | Wildlife

Film

Food and Drink More Food and Drink >>

Everything you need to know about Edinburgh’s Cocktails in the City 2018

Food and Drink

The best Scottish Christmas gins to check out this festive season

Food and Drink

The Tennent's Story, a new visitor centre opening at the Wellpark Brewery in the East End of Glasgow. Picture: Paul Chappells/PA Wire

New £1m visitor centre to tell story of Tennent’s Lager

Media & Leisure

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Edinburgh investor Inverleith swallows choc maker

Retail

Service companies observed noticeably stronger growth in business activity than the manufacturing sector. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Service companies lead private sector growth in October

Markets Economy

Economic growth in July was primarily driven by strong retail sales during the football World Cup,according to ONS figures. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

GDP growth hits highest rate since end of 2016

Markets Economy

Dave Tudor, currently head of manufacturing strategy at GSK and chair of the Life Sciences Scotland Industry Leadership Group, has been named managing director of the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC). Picture: John Devlin

GSK head appointed MD of innovation centre

Companies

Paul Devlin, investment manager at Mercia Fund Managers and CEO of Cyan Forensics, Ian Stevenson. Picture: Chris Watt

Edinburgh tech start-up Cyan Forensics nets fresh funding

Tech

L-R: Jason Sibthorpe, principal and UK managing director, Avison Young; Gerry Hughes, CEO, GVA; Andreas Aschenbrenner, partner at EQT Partners; Mark Rose, chair and CEO, Avison Young. Picture: Contributed

GVA Scots operation acquired as part of takeover by Avison Young

Companies

Edinburgh investor Inverleith swallows choc maker
Scott Reid

Heritage More Heritage >>

The Battle of Glenlivet was fought near Ben Rinnes in Speyside. PIC: Flickr/GaryE1981.

On this day 1594: Clans defend Catholic faith at Battle of Glenlivet

Lifestyle

Outlaw King, which stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, will be released via Netflix in November

Outlaw King ‘a crowded epic’: Netflix film opens to mixed reviews

Film

Firefighters battle to contain the fire that destroyed the Mackintosh building at Glasgow School of Art in June. Picture: John Devlin

Why are so many landmark historic buildings lost to fire?

Companies

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