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Poll: Scottish independence voters switching to support the Union

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Andy Murray of Britain poses with the trophy after winning the European Open final in Antwerp (Picture: Francisco Seco/AP)

Andy Murray proves moral of Robert the Bruce and spider story – Angus Robertson

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European Council president Mr Tusk said the latest request for an extension to Article 50 should be treated "in all seriousness"

Brexit: Donald Tusk reassures MPs extension is till on the table

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Police were called after a woman's body was discovered this morning

Woman's body found in Edinburgh Park

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Second man arrested after body found at Glasgow flat

Crime

Boris Johnson faces last roll of dice after John Bercow blocks vote on Brexit deal

Politics

North Sea platform evacuated amid safety concerns for more than 100 workers

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Poll: Majority of English voters think Scotland subsidised by England

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Paramedics and police officers attended the scene, on a street named Periodista Quesada Chacon.

Young British student who died after falling from seventh floor on school trip to Spain has been named

World

Portrait of director Cora Bissett Picture: John Devlin

Scottish director Cora Bissett warns: Theatres are too afraid to give women work

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Watch as 'stupid' motorway driver misses junction then cuts down grass verge to access M9 near Edinburgh

Transport

The collision happened on Princes Street eastbound. Pic: Google Maps.

Princes Street closed in one direction after two buses collide

Transport

Go Ultra Low Nissan LEAF (L) and Kia Soul EV (R) on charge on a London street. Ultra-low emission vehicles such as this can cost as little as 2p per mile to run and some electric cars and vans have a range of up to 700 miles.

Drivers of zero-emission cars could be given green number plates and incentives

Transport 9

The aim of the unit is to stop malicious and illegal drone use as early as possible, ideally before a drone is used in a crime.

Government to set up mobile unit to counter risk of drones used in crime

Crime

Prices for destinations such as the Algarve after the scheduledBrexit deadline of 31 Octoberhave dropped by up to half compared to the same time last year. Picture: Pine Cliffs

Cost of holidays to Europe fall 50% in price after 31 October Brexit date

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Crime More Crime >>

Bonfire night warning as crews called out almost 1,500 times last year

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Police were called after a woman's body was discovered this morning

Woman's body found in Edinburgh Park

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Police said a 46-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the inquiry. Picture: John Devlin

Second man arrested after body found at Glasgow flat

Crime

Spokesman Radd Seiger for the family of Harry Dunn, flanked by mother Charlotte Charles and father Tim Dunn, speaking to the media. Picture: PA

Harry Dunn: UK police sent to US to interview Anne Sacoolas

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Fire services share pictures that show extent of flooding in East Lothian

Weather

Picture: Tina Calcutt

Outlander location in East Lothian flooded after torrential rain

Weather

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning to Scotland today, as heavy rain is set to hit (Photo: Lisa Ferguson)

Scotland weather warning: Heavy rain set to blast parts of the country today

Weather

The Scottish highlands are no stranger to snow, hence the fluffy coos. Picture: Shutterstock.

Will Scotland get a white Christmas this year? Latest Scotland snow forecast for Christmas 2019

Weather

Scottish weather presenter Judith Ralston swore during a live weather report yesterday evening. Picture: Screen capture from video on @davymoncs Twitter

BBC Scotland presenter Judith Ralston swears after fluffing weather report

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Scottish News More Scottish News >>

Scottish Parliament to reject consent for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

Politics

Andy Murray of Britain poses with the trophy after winning the European Open final in Antwerp (Picture: Francisco Seco/AP)

Andy Murray proves moral of Robert the Bruce and spider story – Angus Robertson

Columnists

Support for the independence remains behind staying in the UK, the poll shows

Poll: Scottish independence voters switching to support the Union

Politics 11

Eyes of the nation will turn to the Houses of Parliament as MPs vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. Picture: Pixabay

Brexit: England seems to be declaring independence from UK – Angus Robertson

Columnists 96

Politics More Politics >>

Scottish Parliament to reject consent for Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

Politics

Support for the independence remains behind staying in the UK, the poll shows

Poll: Scottish independence voters switching to support the Union

Politics 11

Eyes of the nation will turn to the Houses of Parliament as MPs vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. Picture: Pixabay

Brexit: England seems to be declaring independence from UK – Angus Robertson

Columnists 96

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson faces last roll of dice after John Bercow blocks vote on Brexit deal

Politics 279

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Brexit: No10 warns customs union vote could 'kill off' Boris Johnson's deal

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Andy Murray proves moral of Robert the Bruce and spider story – Angus Robertson

Columnists

Eyes of the nation will turn to the Houses of Parliament as MPs vote on Boris Johnson's Brexit deal. Picture: Pixabay

Brexit: England seems to be declaring independence from UK – Angus Robertson

Columnists 96

Ruth Davidson's resignation as leader was a blow to effective opposition to the SNP in Scotland (Picture: Getty)

A robust Tory party can only be good for Scotland's democracy – Alastair Stewart

Columnists 5

REMAIN: Anti-Brexit protesters create a sea of flags in London (Picture: Niklas Halle'n/AFP/Getty)

Brexit: Boris Johnson is learning same lessons as Theresa May – Ian Swanson

Columnists 4

People More People >>

Acidic seas killed off marine life during last mass extinction event

Environment 6

KT Tunstall and Alan Cumming joined forces to promote The Quaich Project at a fundraising gala on Broadway.

Alan Cumming: New Edinburgh events arena will 'change the face' of Princes Street Gardens

People 14

This remarkable thermal image shows up Bal's breast cancer as a red hotspot.

Thermal imaging at Edinburgh's Camera Obscura reveals woman has breast cancer

People

Pothole Pete was on hand to measure the extent of the hole. Theresa Muldoon was left with a repair bill after bursting her tyre. Picture: JPIMedia

Edinburgh driver left with repair bill after ‘frightening’ pothole drama

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Brothers Ollie (right), 10, and Harry Ferguson (left), seven, are working their way through a bucket list of 500 adventures.

Scots brothers whose toy pirate ship sailed across the Atlantic are to star in their own adventure book

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Environment More Environment >>

Acidic seas killed off marine life during last mass extinction event

Environment 6

Doctors protest in support of Extinction Rebellion in London to highlight deaths caused by air pollution. (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Brexit: Government insiders suggest environmental standards set to fall – Dr Richard Dixon

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Go Ultra Low Nissan LEAF (L) and Kia Soul EV (R) on charge on a London street. Ultra-low emission vehicles such as this can cost as little as 2p per mile to run and some electric cars and vans have a range of up to 700 miles.

Drivers of zero-emission cars could be given green number plates and incentives

Transport 9

Brexit Party candidate Peter Dawe

Brexit Party candidate charging up to £100,000 a person for place at post-apocalyptic farm

Politics

UK News More UK News >>

Brexit: England seems to be declaring independence from UK – Angus Robertson

Columnists 96

REMAIN: Anti-Brexit protesters create a sea of flags in London (Picture: Niklas Halle'n/AFP/Getty)

Brexit: Boris Johnson is learning same lessons as Theresa May – Ian Swanson

Columnists 4

European Council president Mr Tusk said the latest request for an extension to Article 50 should be treated "in all seriousness"

Brexit: Donald Tusk reassures MPs extension is till on the table

News

Liam Poole, of Burgess Hill in West Sussex, disappeared with his 46-year-old father Daniel on April 1 after leaving their luggage and passport in their hotel. Picture: PA

Grandmother fears for grandson missing in Spain

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Spokesman Radd Seiger for the family of Harry Dunn, flanked by mother Charlotte Charles and father Tim Dunn, speaking to the media. Picture: PA

Harry Dunn: UK police sent to US to interview Anne Sacoolas

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World More World >>

Shamima Begum begins her legal challenge over the removal of her British citizenship

Politics

Mr Trudeau has said he was standing up for jobs, but the damage gave a boost to the Conservative Party. Picture: AFP

Canada elections: Justin Trudeau secures narrow victory

World

Paramedics and police officers attended the scene, on a street named Periodista Quesada Chacon.

Young British student who died after falling from seventh floor on school trip to Spain has been named

World

King Maha Vajiralongkorn's royal command on Monday came just three months after he granted 34-year-old Sineenatra Wongvajirabhakdi the consort title, reviving an old palace tradition of taking a junior wife.

Thai king strips his concubine, 34, of all royal titles over 'disloyalty to the crown'

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Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Charles Jencks, co-founder of renowned Maggie’s Centres for cancer care

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Anna Quayle, second from left, at the opening night of the musical Stop the World ' I Want to Get Off in 1961, with, from left, Jennifer Baker, producer David Merrick, Anthony Newley and Susan Baker (Picture: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Obituary: Anna Quayle, Tony Award-winning British actress

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(Picture: David Kuhn/AP)

Obituary: Scotty Bowers, ‘fixer’ to the stars

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Obituary: Peter Elliott, structural engineer known for his sunny disposition

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Late firefighter Alex Merry with colleagues.

Long-serving Galashiels firefighter Alex Merry leaves literary legacy

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