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No sign of U-turn as Liz Truss admits to ‘disruption’ Politics

The review will aim to find out what any contributing factors may be.

Scottish Government orders review as neonatal deaths higher than expected Health

RMT intensifies ScotRail pay dispute by announcing overtime ban Transport

SNP MSP asked to hand over key letter around 'rigged' ferries contract Politics

Truss made clear intention to cut taxes during leadership bid, says Jack Politics

Eastern Scotland records 10th driest summer in 100 years Weather

'There are four new regions of Russia', declares Putin World

Keir Starmer was right to spell it out: no deal with SNP – Brian Wilson Columnists

cut through the noise

US family appeals decision to overturn Serial podcast murder case World

Truss and Kwarteng to meet with OBR as ONS says economy grew in second quarter Business

Yellow weather warning issued for much of the country Weather

Coronavirus

When will US borders open to UK travellers? National

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far? Coronavirus

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland Coronavirus

Transport

Ryanair to resume Edinburgh-Stansted flights from October after three years Transport

My nightmare getting a seat for Avanti West Coast rail trip – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Blood samples flown for hospital testing by drone in Scottish first Transport

Ferguson Marine ferries for CalMac delayed again and now three times over budget Transport

Retro Eastern Scottish and Midland Bluebird bus liveries revived by McGill’s Transport

Rest and Be Thankful campaigners demand faster A83 landslide diversion work Transport

Fresh investment will see more electric buses roll out in west of Scotland Business

Crime

Here are 10 of the highest rated true crime shows on Netflix released in 2022 Film and TV

Conversations With A Killer: Who was John Wayne Gacy and what did he do? Crime

Dahmer: Who plays Netflix serial killer, where is David Dahmer, how did he die Promoted content

Renee MacRae case: William MacDowell guilty of murder Crime

Weather

Hurricane Ian: Dangerous storm leaves millions without power Environment

Hurricane Ian: One of the most powerful storms recorded in US slams Florida World

Blast off: Why hurricanes might be coming to European and UK shores more often Environment

Why climate change is providing 'extra' fuel for superpowered storms Environment

Politics

Churchill loved Scotland. So why are there so many ugly myths about him? Columnists

Truss must not roll back anti-obesity measures like sugar tax – Stephen Jardine Columnists

Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons show his fear and expose his lies Columnists

How Tory ideology caused UK's ethical and financial meltdown – Joyce McMillan Columnists

Truss's hopeless media blitz shows her shocking lack of leadership ability Columnists

Beavers do wonders for nature, but let's be realistic about benefits to people Columnists

What is the OBR? Why are they meeting with Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng? Business

Opinion

Long Covid shows need to learn from 'long polio' that still blights lives in UK Columnists

Clarke's Scotland team demonstrates the benefits of good leadership – Scotsman Columnists

How Curb Your Enthusiasm helped ease my social anxieties – Laura Waddell Columnists

Off-grid homes still desperately need help with energy bills – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Readers' Letters: Sturgeon throwing stones from glass houses​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​... Letters

People

Molly Russell died from ‘negative effects of online content’, coroner concludes People

Watch - Footage from interview the Clan pulled after Lasse Uusivirt signing People

Glasgow Clan confirm they will not sign Lasse Uusivirta over allegations Sport

Ukraine conflict: Russian strike kills 23 on humanitarian convoy in Ukraine as U... People

Portlethen shopper scoops more than £600 for local foodbank at Aldi Supermarket ... People

NEOM opens its first Scottish store at St James Quarter, Edinburgh Lifestyle

Flavour Profile: Kevin Dalgleish of Amuse Food and Drink

Obituaries

Obituaries: Irene Papas, Greek actress best known for The Guns of Navarone People

Scotsman Obituaries: Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall author who won Booker Prize twice People

Scotsman Obituaries: Tom Springfield, singer, songwriter and music producer People

Environment

10 pieces of amazing Scottish wildlife to look out for in October Environment

Capercaillie numbers fall to critically low numbers in Scotland Environment

Ness is more for eco-friendly new craft whisky and beer Environment

Why progress towards net-zero emissions is painfully slow – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Why a trained and tested workforce is key to Scotland’s green revolution Environment

Scotch Whisky - leading the way on green skills Promoted content

Scotland aims to smash net zero target by five years Promoted content

UK News

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Liz Truss £2,500 Energy Claim Explained: PM’s misleading claim on BBC Radio National

Truss must U-turn over mini-budget for the sake of the nation – Scotsman comment Columnists

Cost-of-living crisis hitting Scotland much harder than rest of UK – Mubin Haq Columnists

Scotland can be maths-positive nation if we realise inherent beauty of numbers Columnists

Kenny MacAskill: Tory economic blunders will be worse than Thatcherism Columnists

World

Russia to annex occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday World

How is it possible to cheat in a world class chess competition? World

Lasting effects of loss and trauma need a pressure valve – Laura Waddell Columnists

Watch Joe Biden asks whether dead congresswoman is in audience in speech gaffe Politics

What caused Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipeline rupture? World

Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio dead at 59 People

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