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SNP MP warns against 'wildcat independence referendum' claiming it 'terrifies' new supporters

Politics

Pro-EU demonstrators campaign outside the Scottish Parliament on Brexit Day last month

Immigration plans 'fundamentally misunderstand' how Scottish economy works

Politics

Flooding is still expected in parts of Scotland in the aftermath of Storm Dennis, with further heavy rain on its way.

Scotland flood alerts: Further heavy rain expected in the wake of Storm Dennis

Weather

Scotland's population stands at a record high - but growth is already slowing. Picture: Greg Macvean

Will Scotland's population fall as a result of UK immigration reforms?

Politics

Watchmaking firm quits England for new base in Scotland because of Brexit

Politics

Caroline Flack: Inquest hears provisional cause of death

Health

Morrisons to sell only free-range eggs in stores across the country

Health

Joanna Cherry and Angus Robertson look set for battle over who becomes SNP candidate in Edinburgh Central

Politics

Priti Patel defended the Prime Minister as she unveiled the government's new immigration policy. Picture: Stefan Rousseau / PA Wire

Boris Johnson is not a 'real racist' despite Brits criticism, says Home Secretary Priti Patel

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, may not be allowed to use the term 'royal' in their new branding. Picture: Aaron Chown / PA Wire

Queen may ban Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using 'royal' name in branding

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Transport More Transport >>

Person killed after being hit by train between Maryhill and Ashfield in Glasgow

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Officers stopped the vehicle, which was 1000kg heavier than it should have been (overweight by 25 per cent), at about 2pm today picture: JPI Media/Police Scotland

Edinburgh driver reported for overloading van with cartons of milk

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Pupils from St Joseph's Primary School help launch First Glasgow's new fully electric buses (Picture: John Devlin)

Why climate change alone won’t persuade drivers to take the bus – Andrew Jarvis

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Strong winds have led to more disruption in the country after extreme weather flooded parts of the country picture: GettyImages/MetOffice

Storm Dennis: Winds of up to 70mph disrupt transport network

Weather

Snow showers and icy surfaces may lead to some travel disruption and anyone wishing to travel during the bad weather is urged to with caution picture: GettyImages and Met Office

Storm Dennis: Scotland warned as snow and ice yet to come

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Crime More Crime >>

Man dies after 'falling overboard' into Scottish loch

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The incident happened between Maryhill and Ashfield. Picture: Getty

Person killed after being hit by train between Maryhill and Ashfield in Glasgow

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Edinburgh IT worker Paul Smith (top right) was walking back to work from his lunch break when he was stabbed to death by George McAdam.

Stranger who brutally stabbed man to death with scissors near Edinburgh Castle will need Ministerial clearance before psychiatric hospital release

Crime

Actor Tam Dean Burn, who has starred in Outlander, was stabbed in March 2019.

Man who stabbed Outlander star in neck as he left Edinburgh poetry venue to be kept in Carstairs psychiatric hospital

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Scotland flood alerts: Further heavy rain expected in the wake of Storm Dennis

Weather

Richard Armstrong, from Cumbria, fell from the path for Stob Ban on the south side of Glen Nevis picture: JPI Media

Climber who died after fall in Glen Nevis has been named

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Storm Dennis saw Scotland hit with wet and windy weather recently, with numerous flood warnings currently in place (SEPA)

Scotland flood warnings map: all the SEPA warnings in place after Storm Dennis brings heavy rain

Weather

Storm Dennis brought wet and windy weather to the UK over the weekend, with some roads still flooded after torrential rain.

Is it safe to drive today? Scotland traffic alerts and driving advice after major flooding

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Things will soon begin to brighten up all across Scotland. Picture: Shuterstock

When does it start getting lighter in Scotland? Date the clocks go forward and when spring starts in 2020

Weather

Scottish News More Scottish News >>

SNP MP warns against 'wildcat independence referendum' claiming it 'terrifies' new supporters

Politics 61

Monica Lennon's period products bill is now being supported by the Scottish Government.

Climbdown sees Scottish Government back Labour's 'period poverty bill'

Politics 5

Scotland's population stands at a record high - but growth is already slowing. Picture: Greg Macvean

Will Scotland's population fall as a result of UK immigration reforms?

Politics 1

Scotland's Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick (centre) and Professor Rory Gunson (left) look on as clinical support technician Douglas Condie (right) extracts viruses from swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Nearly 300 possible coronavirus cases test negative in Scotland

Health 3

Politics More Politics >>

SNP MP warns against 'wildcat independence referendum' claiming it 'terrifies' new supporters

Politics 61

Monica Lennon's period products bill is now being supported by the Scottish Government.

Climbdown sees Scottish Government back Labour's 'period poverty bill'

Politics 5

Scotland's population stands at a record high - but growth is already slowing. Picture: Greg Macvean

Will Scotland's population fall as a result of UK immigration reforms?

Politics 1

Scotland's Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick (centre) and Professor Rory Gunson (left) look on as clinical support technician Douglas Condie (right) extracts viruses from swab samples so that the genetic structure of a virus can be analysed and identified in the coronavirus testing laboratory at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Nearly 300 possible coronavirus cases test negative in Scotland

Health 3

Pro-EU demonstrators campaign outside the Scottish Parliament on Brexit Day last month

Immigration plans 'fundamentally misunderstand' how Scottish economy works

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Fate of Australian exiled to Scotland shows why UK’s deportations are so wrong – Kenny MacAskill

Columnists

The late former Love Island presenter Caroline Flack seemed outwardly confident (Picture: Ian West)

Caroline Flack's death shows even outwardly confident people may need help – Michelle Scott

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Mike Findlay, Head of Communications and External Affairs at Victim Support Scotland

Victims of crime have rights and we’ll help you navigate the system – Mike Findlay

Lifestyle

Sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens have been kept in the British Museum in London for more than 200 years (Picture: Matthew Fearn/PA)

Brexit: Why UK should give ‘Elgin Marbles’ back to Greece as a gift – leader comment

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People More People >>

Bomb squad called to Edinburgh antiques shop after ammunition found

People

Controversy has surrounded the expansion of Edinburgh's Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens.

Underbelly may be replaced as Edinburgh's winter festivals organiser under new drive to protect Princes Street Gardens

Arts and culture

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, may not be allowed to use the term 'royal' in their new branding. Picture: Aaron Chown / PA Wire

Queen may ban Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using 'royal' name in branding

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Joe FitzPatrick said there is no current evidence it is necessary for people in Scotland to wear masks to protect against the strain of the virus known as Covid-19.

Scottish public told: No need to panic about coronavirus or wear masks

Health

A picture of paint balling in Scotland. Not connected to the crime.

Scottish paintball business raided with more than 40 guns stolen

Crime

Environment More Environment >>

Underbelly may be replaced as Edinburgh's winter festivals organiser under new drive to protect Princes Street Gardens

Arts and culture

Shetland Space Centre has been given a major �2 million investment from Leonne International, to initiate its plans to build and operate the UK's only satellite launch site

Scottish spaceport set for blast-off after £2m boost

Environment

A sparrowhawk. Picture: JPI Media archive

Pigeon fancier spared jail after shooting Scottish hawk attacking his racers

Crime

How gin can help fight climate change – leader comment

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UK News More UK News >>

The government’s proposed "points-based" immigration system explained

Politics

Pro-EU campaigners take part in 'Missing EU Already' rally outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Watchmaking firm quits England for new base in Scotland because of Brexit

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Steve Abel, of Northampton, said his parents, David and Sally Abel, have confirmed that they have tested positive for the virus and have been told to stay in their cabin on the Diamond Princess.

Infected British pensioner on coronavirus-stricken ship has early onset dementia, his son says

Health

Mike Findlay, Head of Communications and External Affairs at Victim Support Scotland

Victims of crime have rights and we’ll help you navigate the system – Mike Findlay

Lifestyle

Police attempted resuscitation, which was then continued by paramedics, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Caroline Flack: Inquest hears provisional cause of death

Health

World More World >>

Fate of Australian exiled to Scotland shows why UK’s deportations are so wrong – Kenny MacAskill

Columnists

Steve Abel, of Northampton, said his parents, David and Sally Abel, have confirmed that they have tested positive for the virus and have been told to stay in their cabin on the Diamond Princess.

Infected British pensioner on coronavirus-stricken ship has early onset dementia, his son says

Health

Sculptures from the Parthenon in Athens have been kept in the British Museum in London for more than 200 years (Picture: Matthew Fearn/PA)

Brexit: Why UK should give ‘Elgin Marbles’ back to Greece as a gift – leader comment

Columnists

The panel of five women and seven men will begin to weigh the evidence that Weinstein raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and forcibly performed oral sex on another woman, TV and film production assistant Mimi Haleyi, in 2006.

Jury to begin deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial

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Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Jim Jeffrey, OBE, DL, farmer, stock breeder and Deputy Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale

Lifestyle

Italian soprano Mirella Freni in 2010 (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Obituary: Mirella Freni, soprano, last in a line of sumptuous Italian singers, a link to the golden era

People

Jackie Brown on fighting form

Obituary: Jackie Brown, Scottish boxer who won prestigious titles in middle years of the last century

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Grant Baird in 1991

Obituary: Grant Baird, independence-supporting economist who mentored Alex Salmond

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Robert Conrad in 2013 (Picture: Getty)

Obituary: Robert Conrad, actor, star of Hawaiian Eye, stuntman, singer and Hollywood ‘tough guy’

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