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Liz Truss accuses Nicola Sturgeon of ‘political games’ over independence poll Politics

Scottish stand-up comedian and magician Jerry Sadowitz was banned from continuing his Fringe show by the Pleasance.

Jerry Sadowitz: Pleasance claims 'the line was crossed' by comic's Fringe show What's On

Dani Garavelli: Where is the urgency around Scotland’s alcohol harm? Health

JK Rowling death threats investigated by police after Salman Rushdie stabbing Crime

Cost of Living: Scots need help to weather the storm Opinion

Gaby Soutar: Going to a festival show? Then leave your banana at home Staycation

Euan McColm: Rushdie attack shines light on threats to female writers Opinion

Calls grow to roll out statutory swimming lessons in Scottish schools Politics

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Edinburgh dad with MND completes epic cycle challenge Health

Ferry crisis failure by SNP is ‘criminal negligence', Lib Dem MP claims Politics

Ministers to review whether 'Angels' Share' of whisky harms environment Politics

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

Traveltech trade bodies in Scotland and Catalonia embark on partnership journey Business

Vehicle charging points to become mandatory for new builds Transport

Key minister urged to 'urgently' intervene over ferries after food rationing Transport

Hotel chain Travelodge checks in major Scots recruitment drive Business

Scottish Government to pay over £200k to Dutch firm over ferries Transport

Cyclist dies after colliding with van in Ayrshire News

Trial on Highlands line set to signal end to practice of waving down trains Transport

Crime

Security services face new questions to answer over Manchester bombing Columnists

US sex case 'fugitive' changes lawyers again Crime

Fourth alleged ‘Beatles’ terror cell member to appear in court Crime

Natalie McGarry's confiscation hearing postponed to allow for appeal process Politics

Weather

French wildfires show why heatwaves are no longer cause for celebration Columnists

Heatwave Scotland: Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife Environment

Scotland to meet 'heatwave' criteria as temperatures could hit 30C Weather

Drought expected to be declared for parts of England Weather

Politics

Book festival chief says event is a form of defiance’ amid threats to writers What's On

Jess Phillips: Civil servants are being 'treated like s***' by Tory ministers Politics

Brian Wilson: Exam results fail the spin-doctoring test Columnists

Labour MSP calls for legal representation for rape victims in law Politics

Paisley rapper raises funds for Scottish Women's aid during new album launch Politics

Multiple, growing crises demand real action from political leaders Columnists

Humanity is on a suicidal joyride to hothouse Earth – Professor Bill McGuire Columnists

Opinion

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: Danger green ports will just relocate work ... Letters

Catherine Salmond: Shake off the jokes and deal with Scotland’s alcohol problem Opinion

Sturgeon may be SNP's Sun Queen but 'l’etat n’est pas elle' – John McLellan Columnists

Amid energy crisis, Labour must come up with bold plan to give people hope Columnists

Brian Wilson: Energy bills must be capped by government – full stop Columnists

People

Pleasance faces censorship backlash after pulling plug on Jerry Sadowitz What's On

Developers behind Edinburgh’s new art trail launch festivals bid What's On

Edinburgh Zoo giant panda celebrates 19th birthday People

Director Charlotte Wells and star Paul Mescal on new Scottish film Aftersun What's On

House of Oz serves up Australian treats Food and Drink

Festival Diary: Chilling out in the Fringe’s snowglobe theatre experience What's On

Sturgeon failed to give SNP sexual assault examples at Fringe show People

Obituaries

Obituaries: Lamont Dozier, songwriter who helped propel Motown to prominence People

Obituaries: Dame Olivia Newton-John, singer and actor catapulted to fame by Grea... People

Obituaries: Alan Grant, comics writer who worked on Batman and Judge Dredd People

Environment

Eco-friendly West Coast tie-up taking timber transit off roads and onto sea Business

Scotland needs to up its game on EV charging points – Scotsman comment Columnists

If grouse shooting was a new idea, would you support it? – Max Wiszniewski Columnists

Important role of customers in maintaining normal water supply during summer mon... Environment

Drought declared for parts of England after extreme weather dries up rivers Environment

Waste workers plan four-day strikes in pay row Environment

Community buy-out of Buccleuch land was a triumph for both sides – Benny Higgins Columnists

UK News

Scots law professor hails breakthrough in historic race massacre court case National

Revealed: The truth around a new Highland village near Lake Ontario Heritage

Animal Rebellion should rethink their self-indulgent tactics Columnists

Suella Braverman's remarks about trans pupils were disturbing – Vic Valentine Columnists

Joyce McMillan: Tories' ludicrous plans highlight opposition's lack of vision Columnists

Obair mhòr ri dheànamh a-thaobh atharrachadh na sìde Columnists

World

Mar-a-Lago raids: Bid to unseal FBI search warrant for Donald Trump's home Politics

Salman Rushdie 'stabbed in neck' on stage in New York World

Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family World

Andrew Tate: Who is controversial TikTok star charities say should be banned World

UK to send more weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russian invasion World

Kobe Bryant: Police and firefighters photographed basketball star's body People

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