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A study has suggested Covid vaccines are safe to use in pregnancy with pregnant women experiencing lower rates of health events post vaccination than similarly aged, non-pregnant vaccinated people.

Covid vaccines safe in pregnancy, large study confirms Health

A satellite image issued by the Met Office of the UK from above showing the vast areas that have been affected by the prolonged dry conditions, leaving the parched land turning from green to yellow and brown. Picture: Met Office/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

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

Fringe Society comes under fire from former board member What's On

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

MSP calls for crackdown on barbecues News

SNP lose control of North Lanarkshire Council after sexual harassment claims Politics

Nicola Sturgeon warns a third of Scottish households face ‘extreme fuel poverty’ Politics

Pig skin implant can restore eyesight to blind, study suggests Health

cut through the noise

A dram for all budgets - from Rosebank 31-year-old to supermarket buys Columnists

Scottish civil servants to ballot for strike action in pay dispute Politics

Skye shooting suspect tasered after rampage left father dead and three injured National

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

Drought expected to be declared for parts of England Weather

How to see the Sturgeon supermoon this week Weather

Climate change link to fall in Scottish wild salmon numbers Environment

Politics

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

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

Obair mhòr ri dheànamh a-thaobh atharrachadh na sìde Columnists

Beware the nonsense to be found in 'commonsense' economics – John McLaren Columnists

Sorry Angela, but leaving UK is best chance for Scotland to build fairer future Columnists

TUC: Energy bills 'will cost two months’ wages next year Consumer

Ex-Corbyn aide loses appeal over Rachel Riley Tweet People

Opinion

Edinburgh International Book Festival needs you! – Scotsman comment Columnists

Brexit fundamentalism threatens swathe of environmental gains Columnists

Sturgeon's Indy confidence should put to the test for real – Scotsman comment Columnists

Scotland’s wind wealth is being spirited away in ‘Great Berwick Bank Robbery’ Columnists

Publishing giants' plans pose a real threat to literature – Laura Waddell Columnists

People

Festival Diary: The heat is on at Leith Theatre What's On

Age Scotland appeals for north east volunteers to support older people People

Rosebank: 31 Year Old Lowland single malt from original Falkirk distillery cask... People

Music and film producer Bob Last to lead efforts to revamp historic theatre What's On

Peterhead RNLI launch to reports of a child drifting out to sea on an inflatable People

Irvine Welsh marries former Taggart star Emma Currie People

Open days at Auchtavan People

Obituaries

Obituaries: Lamont Dozier, 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

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

Nicola Sturgeon urged to back bid for a green freeport in the north east Politics

Archimedes shows how to turn the screw on soaring energy bills Environment

UK heatwave: 'Very high' warning issued for wildfires in eastern and southern Sc... Weather

Halt bird flu by banning release of game birds for shooters Environment

Climate change makes case for independent Scotland to be in Nato even stronger Columnists

Water of Leith is so low it looks like the river has stopped flowing Columnists

UK News

Government hotel bill for Afghanistan refugees is £1 million a day People

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Lib Dems come up with what sounds like an energy crisis plan – Scotsman comment Columnists

Is race an issue for Sunak? It's a difficult question but survey data is telling Columnists

Ryan Giggs’s ex was ‘slave to his every need and every demand’ Crime

SNP's lack of real planning for independence speaks volumes – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

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

Wildfire claims 7,000 hectares of land in France News

Before and after satellite images show damage to airbase in Russian-ruled Crimea World

The irony of Trump's complaints about FBI 'assault' on his home Columnists

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