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Eighth Labour MP leaves party as Jeremy Corbyn says quitters were elected on his manifesto

Politics

Derek Mackay has defended his Budget deal. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Budget: Warning top earners could leave country as MSPs back tax hike

Politics

An ambulance. Pic: John Devlin

Hundreds saved by Scotland’s new ambulance response system

UK

Nicola Sturgeon in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon tells French independence would differ from ‘isolationism’

Politics

Alesa MacPhail: Teenager accused of rape and murder says he ‘never met’ victim

News

Nicola Sturgeon dismisses critics of French trip as ‘parochial’

Politics

Brexit: SNP Minister warns that 100,000 jobs could go due to no-deal

Politics

New rapid sepsis test by Scottish scientists could save thousands of lives

News

Chapman's 1800 Plan of Stornoway Bayhead is the earliest surviving map of the town and has now been saved by conservators at National Library of Scotland. PIC: NLS/Western Isles Libraries.

220-year-old map from the Hebrides is saved

Lifestyle

Lesley Riddoch: What BBC Scotland can learn from Fiona Bruce and Question Time
Lesley Riddoch

Politics More Politics >>

Environment Secretary Michael Gove

Brexit: Michael Gove admits farmers may never recover from no-deal

Politics

Bernie Sanders has confirmed he will run for the presidency in 2020. Picture: Tim Pierce/Wikicommons

Bernie Sanders confirms he will run for US presidency in 2020

Politics

Teacher Helping Pupil To Play Violin In Music Lesson

Scottish pupils warned off music exams to save schools cash

Education

The so-called Gang of Seven walked out on Labour over differences with Jeremy Corbyn

Paris Gourtsoyannis: Breakaway Labour MPs hope for Macron-style rise to power

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon will open a new Scottish Government office on Tuesday

Nicola Sturgeon dismisses critics of French trip as ‘parochial’

Politics

MPs (left to right) Chris Leslie (Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, (both hidden left), Gavin Shuker, Luciana Berger, Chuka Umunna and Mike Gapes, after they announced their resignations from Labour

Sick of Jeremy Corbyn and sick of ‘politics as usual’, Labour MPs walk out

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon announced the appearance of Orchestre de Paris at the Edinburgh International Festival during a visit to France to promote links with Scotland.

French orchestra to perform at first post-Brexit Edinburgh International Festival

Music

MSPs to consider ‘zero-tolerance’ limit on drug-driving

Politics

Social media giants are branded ‘digital gangsters’ as more regulation is urged

Tech

Eighth Labour MP leaves party as Jeremy Corbyn says quitters were elected on his manifesto

Politics

Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon tells French independence would differ from ‘isolationism’

Politics

Transport More Transport >>

Heavy delays are expected next month north of the Queensferry Crossing. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Motorists told to expect heavy delays near Queensferry Crossing as works announced

Transport

The Craibstone to Parkhill section is the final part of the bypass to open

Row over Aberdeen bypass cost as traffic finally able to use full length of road

Transport

A train on the Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall railway line in October 1970. Picture: Hamish Campbell/TSPL

David Spaven: Packaging passengers and small freight will benefit rural railways

Opinion

There have been calls for the introduction of speed awareness courses in Scotland as an alternative to penalty points. Picture: Greg Macvean/ TSPL

Scottish drivers could avoid penalty points and fines under new plans

Transport

Edinburgh roads at ‘breaking point’ over potholes

Transport

Simplifying rail fares may see end of  split ticketing

Transport

Loganair to take over flybmi routes from Aberdeen

Transport

Aberdeen bypass to fully open to traffic this week

Transport

Education More Education >>

Fees for schools such as Fettes College could rise considerably. Picture: TSPL

Fees for Edinburgh’s top independent schools set to rise by £900, experts warn

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians

Teacher Helping Pupil To Play Violin In Music Lesson

Scottish pupils warned off music exams to save schools cash

Education

Ministers say they provide more than �1 billion to ensure Scots universities are 'attractive and competitive' globally

Scottish universities lose £400m in ‘stealth’ funding squeeze

Education

Thousands of UK pupils staged a 'climate strike' last week to demand more urgent action is taken on global warming. Picture: Leon Neal

Scots academics call for change in how land is used to slow climate change

Environment

John Sturrock QC is senior mediator at Core Solutions.

John Sturrock: Knowing how to negotiate is an essential life skill

Opinion

Striking pupils gather outside the Scottish Parliament on Friday. Picture: Greg Macvean

Dani Garavelli: Striking schoolchildren are a beacon of hope

Opinion

Andrew Fleming at the Gallery of Modern Art. He says he fell in love with Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Glasgow ranks first when it comes to students wanting to stay after graduation

Education

Edinburgh sport clubs warn city council not to slash leisure budget

News

Youth Strike 4 Climate Change should spur adults into action – leader comment

Opinion

Scientists at Roslin Institute alter DNA to produce ‘disease resistant’ pigs

Tech

Boost your career prospects by studying part-time at the University of Strathclyde

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Environment More Environment >>

South Korean rapper J-Hope, from boy band BTS, asked fans for donations to charity instead of gift for his 25th birthday. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Fans save Scottish squirrels to mark K-pop rapper J-Hope’s birthday

News

American mink were introduced to Scotland for the fur trade but have become established in the wild - decimating local wildlife

Call for help to capture alien mink and save Scottish wildlife

Environment

The planet is facing a man-made ecological crisis, highlighted by massive declines in insects and other wildlife. Picture: Frank Rumpenhorst/Getty Images

Jonny Hughes: ‘Insectageddon’ reveals the scale of the challenge in the UK

Opinion

Parking notice outside Scottish primary where a �20 fine is issued for cars with the engine running

Parents who drive kids to school ‘responsible for toxic air quality’

News

Lesley Riddoch: Scots must wake up to benefits of car park tax

Opinion

MPs call for tax on ‘fast fashion’ to help reduce harm to planet

Environment

Scots academics call for change in how land is used to slow climate change

Environment

Dani Garavelli: Striking schoolchildren are a beacon of hope

Opinion

Health More Health >>

An ambulance. Pic: John Devlin

Hundreds saved by Scotland’s new ambulance response system

UK

Parking notice outside Scottish primary where a �20 fine is issued for cars with the engine running

Parents who drive kids to school ‘responsible for toxic air quality’

News

A new rapid test for sepsis which can give a result within three minutes, Picture: PA

New rapid sepsis test by Scottish scientists could save thousands of lives

News

Waterway in Scottish park sealed off after cancer chemical found

Glasgow & Strathclyde

Amanda Masson is a family law specialist at Harper Macleod

Amanda Masson: All alternative methods of creating a family need professional advice

Opinion

A physical activity class to support people living with dementia takes place at the Royal Commonwealth Pool.'' Clubs have warned the council it is the most vulnerable that will be impacted by cuts to the sport budget

Edinburgh sport clubs warn city council not to slash leisure budget

News

Dr Jane McLennan is based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital

Renowned Edinburgh psychiatrist ‘fabricated’ patient claims, tribunal finds

News

Prostate Cancer UK campaign saw bookies as best bet – Donald Morrison

Opinion

Diet drinks: Evidence mounts against artificial sweeteners – leader comment

Opinion

Watchdog warns of bullying culture within health boards

Health

High consumption of diet drinks linked to stroke and early death

News

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A woman using an ATM. Pic: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Lloyds Banking Group and Visa unveil plans to pay shopkeepers to offer cashback service

Business

An ambulance. Pic: John Devlin

Hundreds saved by Scotland’s new ambulance response system

UK

MPs (left to right) Chris Leslie (Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, (both hidden left), Gavin Shuker, Luciana Berger, Chuka Umunna and Mike Gapes, after they announced their resignations from Labour

Sick of Jeremy Corbyn and sick of ‘politics as usual’, Labour MPs walk out

Politics

Martin Compston and Gianni Capaldi have cameo roles as mobile phone salesmen in the first episode of the new series of Still Game.

Martin Compston says Still Game could make a comeback - after filming cameo role

UK

Social media giants are branded ‘digital gangsters’ as more regulation is urged

Tech

ISIS teenager Shamima Begum ‘has British citizenship revoked’

UK

Parents who drive kids to school ‘responsible for toxic air quality’

News

Young killer who murdered teen while pregnant named as Jolene Doherty

UK

Opinion More Opinion >>

We're not seeing any evidence of a slowdown in market activity in Scotland, says Kelly. Picture Toby Williams.

Comment: Brexit is failing to curb Scottish housing market

Opinion

The planet is facing a man-made ecological crisis, highlighted by massive declines in insects and other wildlife. Picture: Frank Rumpenhorst/Getty Images

Jonny Hughes: ‘Insectageddon’ reveals the scale of the challenge in the UK

Opinion

One in four businesses in the licensed trade sector expects to lose staff because of Brexit, says Crtion. Picture: Contributed

Comment: Tourism sector must be key priority during Brexit

Opinion

Parking at the popular Inverkeithing Park and Ride at Ferrytoll is getting difficult during summer months

Lesley Riddoch: Scots must wake up to benefits of car park tax

Opinion

Assertions in the Scotland's Future white paper about EU transition now look quaint

Donald Trump picked up the baton after SNP’s outlandish claims - Kevan Christie

Opinion

It's vital that employers focus on attracting the skills they need to keep up with the increasingly competitive business landscape, says Weston. Picture: Contributed

Comment: How to hire the best talent for your digital needs

Opinion

A train on the Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall railway line in October 1970. Picture: Hamish Campbell/TSPL

David Spaven: Packaging passengers and small freight will benefit rural railways

Opinion

Comment: How pathos helps leaders like Trump reign supreme

Opinion

Leader: Corbyn fails to acknowledge the danger that threatens his party

Opinion

Bonnie Prince Charlie: What he was really like – Professor Murray Pittock

Opinion

Brian Monteith: Eurozone stats should underline advantages of leaving EU

Opinion

World More World >>

Bernie Sanders has confirmed he will run for the presidency in 2020. Picture: Tim Pierce/Wikicommons

Bernie Sanders confirms he will run for US presidency in 2020

Politics

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died, according to reports

World

A sailor and nurse embrace in New York's Times Square. (AP Photo/United States Navy, Victor Jorgensen)

George Mendonsa, sailor in iconic Times Square kiss, dies aged 95

News

Renu Begum holds a picture of her younger sister, Shamima. Picture: Getty

Runaway schoolgirl Shamima Begum fears her unborn baby will be taken away

World

Hillary Clinton hails girls like 13-year-old Scot over climate strikes – Susan Dalgety

Opinion

Youth Strike 4 Climate Change should spur adults into action – leader comment

Opinion

Donald Trump is ‘probably’ sane – leader comment

Opinion

Facebook removes over 100 adverts for Donald Trump’s businesses

Politics

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Pagans celebrate at the Beltane Festival in Edinburgh.''Picture: Jane Barlow 2016

Scottish pagans bid to win legal right to worship outside village

Odd

A wedding photographer who proposed to his girlfriend by drone has been fined after he was caught flying the craft over Edinburgh city centre. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Edinburgh photographer fined £500 for proposing by drone

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Boys tussle for the leather ball during the annual 'Fastern's E'en Hand Ba' event on Jedburgh's High Street in the Scottish Borders. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday February 7, 2019. The annual event, which started in the 1700's, traditionally the first ever game was played with an Englishman's head, involves two teams, the Uppies (residents from the higher part of Jedburgh) and the Doonies (residents from the lower part of Jedburgh) getting the ball to either the top or bottom of the town. The ball, which is made of leather, stuffed with straw and decorated with ribbons representing hair, is thrown into the crowd to begin the game. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

In pictures: Two ‘tribes’ of Jedburgh collide for annual Hand Ba’ match

Odd

The controversial JD Sports website pictures. Picture: TSPL

‘Why is he upset?’ - readers react to criticism of ‘semi-porn’ Scotland kit photos

Odd

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A train on the Kyle of Lochalsh to Dingwall railway line in October 1970. Picture: Hamish Campbell/TSPL

David Spaven: Packaging passengers and small freight will benefit rural railways

Opinion

A welcoming pint at the local pub is becoming endangered as almost two pubs close in Scotland every week

Brian Davidson: The pub as the hub of communities needs a refresher

Opinion

Duncan Bauchop is a Trainee Solicitor with Turcan Connell

Duncan Bauchop: Updating rights of working parents set for consultation

Opinion

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Canon Angus MacQueen

Obituary: Canon Angus MacQueen, outstanding Hebridean cleric and community leader

Obituaries

British author Rosamunde Pilcher in 2007. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Rosamunde Pilcher

Obituaries

Donald MacIntosh, arms folded, wtih wartime comrades

Obituary: Captain Donald MacIntosh DFC, former Bomber Command and commercial pilot, part of squadron that sank the Tirpiz

Obituaries

Dawn Flockhart

Obituary: Dawn Flockhart, former athlete and NLP practitioner, remembered as a force of nature

Obituaries

Celebrity More Celebrity >>

Scots TV presenter Nicky Campbell says rejection hard to shake after being adopted

TV & Radio

The Spice Girls will play a concert at Murrafield on 8 June, and although tickets have not sold out, they are being advertised for many times face value.

Spice Girls ticket resellers defy law for Scottish gig

Music

Irvine Welsh. Picture: TSPL

‘When football fans stop behaving like animals...’ - readers react to rugby vs football row

Lifestyle

Irvine Welsh is a big Hibs supporter. Picture: Neil Hanna

Irvine Welsh blasts ‘establishment’ treatment of ‘privileged’ rugby fans

Celebrity

Liam Neeson talks to co-host Robin Roberts on Good Morning America in an effort to explain his comments about racist rage. Picture: Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC/PA

Dani Garavelli: ‘Conversation’ was ugly before Liam Neeson furore

Opinion