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'No-deal' Brexit will plunge Scotland into recession next year, warns chief economist

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Sir Billy Connolly

Sir Billy Connolly reveals son battling drug and alcohol addiction

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David Denton and Stuart Bathgate discuss Scotland's chances.

The Quick Tap: Watch the first episode of The Scotsman's Rugby World Cup show

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Cook appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Man in court after deliberately farting at police and asking 'how do you like that?'

Crime

Thousands hit Scottish streets for 'largest ever' climate change protests

Environment

ScotRail train breaks down at Edinburgh Park as punctuality slumps

Transport

Jeane Freeman travels to Ireland to launch partnership amid ongoing health crisis in NHS Scotland

Health

Holidaymakers in limbo as RBS demands £200 million extra funding from Thomas Cook

Business

The Oor Wullie statue of Tom Gilzean went for 13,000 at auction

Family of inspirational Edinburgh fundraiser Tom Gilzean fail in bid to buy Oor Wullie statue

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Simon Coveney

Ireland: Brexit breakthrough 'no closer', with 'wide gap' between Johnson and EU

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‘Why I’ve become an electric bike addict’

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Dockless cycle hire stations in Edinburgh closed after ‘wanton destruction’ of bikes

Transport 5

More than 150,000 British holiday makers could be left stranded if the company collapses.

Emergency talks as holiday operator Thomas Cook reportedly on brink of collapse

Transport

Many of the bikes have been damaged.

Just Eat Cycles to close all 31 'virtual stations' in Edinburgh due to thefts and vandalism

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Virgin Group and Stagecoach, has run services on the West Coast line since March 1997. Picture: Mat Fascione

Competition watchdog probes West Coast Rail franchise award

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More young Scots at risk of exploitation by extremists, say police

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Many of the bikes have been damaged.

Just Eat Cycles to close all 31 'virtual stations' in Edinburgh due to thefts and vandalism

Crime 1

Cook appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court

Man in court after deliberately farting at police and asking 'how do you like that?'

Crime 1

Facial reconstruction which has been created to try and identify a man whose remains were found in Forest Gate, London, in April 2016. Picture: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Scottish scientists reconstruct face of murder victim who died 16 years ago

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Scotland weather: Two week Indian summer with 21C highs to hit country

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Scotland is set to be hit by heavy rain and strong winds this week (beginning Mon 9 Sep), as the aftermath of hurricane Dorian and Tropical Storm Gabrielle brings bad weather

Scotland weather: Ex-hurricane Dorian and Tropical Storm Gabrielle set to bring heavy rain this week

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Several railway and subway operators suspended services and flights were cancelled at Tokyo airports as Typhoon Faxai passed over Chiba.

Typhoon batters Tokyo, knocking out power and cancelling all flights

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The Beast from the East caused chaos at the time. Picture: JPIMEDIA

Beast from the East 'set to return to Scotland'

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Fran van Dijk chairs the Macaulay Development Trust

Fran van Dijk: Pollution needs to be paid for – keep our planet pristine and we all win

Environment 2

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Edinburgh tech innovator DeltaDNA bought by US peer

Business

Health Secretary travels to Ireland amid ongoing crisis in NHS

Jeane Freeman travels to Ireland to launch partnership amid ongoing health crisis in NHS Scotland

Health 11

Alison Rose has worked at RBS for 27 years. Picture: RBS Group

Alison Rose named as new RBS boss: full statement and pay details

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South St Andrew Street. Pic: Google Maps.

Man, 52, hospitalised after being struck in head by falling hammer in Edinburgh city centre street

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Politics More Politics >>

'No-deal' Brexit will plunge Scotland into recession next year, warns chief economist

Politics 61

The BBC has reported there is "an amount of displeasure" at the Palace about David Cameron's revelation.

David Cameron causes royal 'displeasure' over independence comments about Queen

Politics 37

There's a world shortage of clowns ' probably because they are all busy sitting on Boris Johnson's front bench

Boris Johnson does his best to make up for global clown shortage – Susan Morrison

Columnists 9

More than 150,000 British holiday makers could be left stranded if the company collapses.

Emergency talks as holiday operator Thomas Cook reportedly on brink of collapse

Transport

Concerns about young Scots becoming involved in extremism are increasing. These counter terrorism officers were called to the scene of the London Bridge terror attack in 2017. Dan Kitwood / Getty Images

More young Scots at risk of exploitation by extremists, say police

Crime 3

Opinion More Opinion >>

‘Why I’ve become an electric bike addict’

Columnists 3

There's a world shortage of clowns ' probably because they are all busy sitting on Boris Johnson's front bench

Boris Johnson does his best to make up for global clown shortage – Susan Morrison

Columnists 9

A golfer (not Kevan Christie) plays from a bunker, where Kevan spent much of his game time, when he wasn't in the rough, that is, but where he will never be found ever again (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images)

After 40 years, I can finally say it: I hate golf – Kevan Christie

Columnists

The need to understand why a parent would give up their child for adoption can be overwhelming. Picture: PA

Anna’s meeting with her birth mother is typical of the stories we hear – Dr Gary Clapton

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Why Amazon's £1b Lord of the Rings series - once destined for Leith - is going to New Zealand

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The Oor Wullie statue of Tom Gilzean went for 13,000 at auction

Family of inspirational Edinburgh fundraiser Tom Gilzean fail in bid to buy Oor Wullie statue

People

A digitally reconstructed face of an 18th-century "witch" Lilias Adie as she may have appeared in the early 1700s. Picture: PA

Historic Scottish lighthouse to be reconstructed as national witch trial victims' memorial

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Theautorick could now pave its way onto roads in Southern Scotland, if the licence request is approved by the council.

Scottish tuk-tuk taxi service raises serious safety concerns

People

One of the wisdom teeth of Edward VIII, the Duke of Windsor, is expected to fetch 10,000 at an auction next week. Picture: PA

Former king's wisdom tooth up for sale

Heritage

Environment More Environment >>

Honesty needed about costs of meeting climate change targets, says charity

Politics 3

Discounted or free drinks could be offered to promote the widespread use of reusable cups.

Edinburgh Festival-goers could be charged £10 for 'reusable' cups at pop-up bars in August 2020

Environment 6

Young protesters make their point in George Square

Thousands hit Scottish streets for 'largest ever' climate change protests

Environment 144

Thousands of Edinburgh residents and school pupils are set to march through the city on Friday to demand action on climate change.

Edinburgh climate protest march LIVE UPDATES: Pictures show march heading down historic Royal Mile

Environment 11

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David Cameron causes royal 'displeasure' over independence comments about Queen

Politics 37

Former PM David Cameron recalled the story about Prince William in his new memoirs.

David Cameron reveals Prince William told him to imagine FIFA voter naked

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Virgin Group and Stagecoach, has run services on the West Coast line since March 1997. Picture: Mat Fascione

Competition watchdog probes West Coast Rail franchise award

Business

Facial reconstruction which has been created to try and identify a man whose remains were found in Forest Gate, London, in April 2016. Picture: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Scottish scientists reconstruct face of murder victim who died 16 years ago

Crime

David Cameron's long-awaited political memoir is published this month. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

David Cameron: I lobbied the Queen on independence because of Alex Salmond

Politics 3

World More World >>

Sandy Hook families release haunting US school shooting awareness video

World 2

Donald Trump's Turnberry resort is at the centre of a Congressional inquiry. Picture: John Devlin

US Defence Dept spends £140,000 at Donald Trump's Turnberry resort

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Why #DontFeedTheTrolls campaign doesn’t let social media giants off hook – Laura Waddell

Columnists 5

The popstar said the restraining was needed after his little brother"threatened to kill" Nick's pregnant wife.

Backstreet Boy Nick Carter gets restraining order against brother Aaron

People

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Fernando Ricksen, Rangers legend whose battling qualities were highlighted again as he faced MND

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Jose Napoles in London in 1972. (Picture: Getty Images)

Obituary: Jose Napoles, Cuban welterweight boxing champion

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Obituary: Rick Ocasek, singer, songwriter and musician who was one of the drivingforces behind The Cars

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Obituary: Phyllis Newman, actress and singer who won two Tony Awards

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Obituary: Terrance Dicks, prolific writer of Doctor Who scripts and novelisations

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