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

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Reports were received that three people - two men and a woman - had been seriously assaulted at Birkenhill Woods.

Elderly man, 83, dies and OAP couple in hospital after attack in Scottish woods

Crime

Michael Gove has claimed the refusal of the SNP to back the new Brexit Bill could suggest they want the UK leave the EU without a deal.

The SNP might want a no-deal Brexit, claims Michael Gove

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Andy Murray seems scarcely able to believe that he has beaten Stan Wawrinka to lift the European Open trophy. Picture: Francisco Seco/AP

Richard Moore on Andy Murray’s hip op: ‘I was told it’s more like butchery than surgery’

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Queen 'anxious' and Prince William 'worried' about Meghan and Harry after documentary

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In pictures: Scottish students celebrate Raisin Monday with massive foam fight

People

Man in court over murder of Scots father outside of home

Crime

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

People

Former First Minister Alex Salmond's court case will call for a preliminary hearing later this month, it has been confirmed.

Confirmed: Former First Minister Alex Salmond's court case will call next month

Politics

A girl sits on her father's shoulders as protesters march towards Parliament Square

Brexit: What happens next? Likely outcomes from a crunch week in Parliament

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Transport More Transport >>

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

Transport

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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The man wass found beside an orange KTM scrambler bike on the B9103 Sheriffston to Lossiemouth road. Picture: Google

Man in critical condition after found unconscious beside crashed motorcycle

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The busy line was closed down temporarily after a person was struck by a train between Greenock and Gourock. Picture: PA

Person struck by train on busy line led to temporary suspending of services

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Crime More Crime >>

Elderly man, 83, dies and OAP couple in hospital after attack in Scottish woods

Crime

Gary More was shot dead outside his home in Airdrie last year

Man in court over murder of Scots father outside of home

Crime

South Wales Police said the "looked-after" baby was taken by Gareth Roberts, 37, and Gemma Thomas, 35, from a social services contact centre in Pontypridd without authorisation from the local authority.

Police hunt parents of baby, 7 months, after they took it away from social services

Crime

Meghan and Harry with their son Archie during the royal visit to South Africa.

Queen 'anxious' and Prince William 'worried' about Meghan and Harry after documentary

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Weather More Weather >>

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 >>

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

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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

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Former footballers five times more likely to die from Alzheimer's

Ex footballers five times more likely to die from Alzheimer's disease, finds Scottish study

Health 5

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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

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Politics More Politics >>

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

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson

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

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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

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

Holyrood is expected to sit on Thursday

Scottish Parliament to be recalled on Thursday to consider Brexit deal

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Opinion More Opinion >>

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

Columnists

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

Please hold: It can be hard to get an answer about an online order gone wrong (Picture: Sandy Young)

Here’s how we’re getting the online shopping revolution all wrong – Helen Martin

Columnists

A convoy of US military vehicles arrives near the Iraqi Kurdish town of Bardarash, Dohuk, on Monday, after withdrawing from northern Syria (Picture: Safin Hamed/AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds is worse than you may realise – Struan Stevenson

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People More People >>

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

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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’ 10-inch pothole drama

People

He said nothing he does will compare to the success of their band, Oasis. Picture: PA

Noel Gallagher speaks out about Oasis split and rift with brother Liam

People

Reports were received that three people - two men and a woman - had been seriously assaulted at Birkenhill Woods.

Elderly man, 83, dies and OAP couple in hospital after attack in Scottish woods

Crime

In pictures: Scottish students celebrate Raisin Monday with massive foam fight

People

Environment More Environment >>

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

Politics

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Scotland’s hydro innovators recognised in VIBES award

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Lesley Laird MP met with new MoD minister recently to discuss the radiation clean up project. Pic: George McLuskie.

Kirkcaldy MP welcomes ‘positive’ MoD meeting about radiation clean-up at Fife beach

Environment

Crackers will be instead filled with toys made from recyclable materials.

Retailers to stop selling Christmas crackers with plastic gifts

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UK News More UK News >>

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

Columnists

Boris Johnson sent two letters to the EU

Brexit: Johnson facing Scots court case over ‘dual’ Brexit letters

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Please hold: It can be hard to get an answer about an online order gone wrong (Picture: Sandy Young)

Here’s how we’re getting the online shopping revolution all wrong – Helen Martin

Columnists

He said nothing he does will compare to the success of their band, Oasis. Picture: PA

Noel Gallagher speaks out about Oasis split and rift with brother Liam

People

The 19-year-old motorcyclist died when his motorbike crashed into a car outside RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on August 27 - where signs have since been put up to "drive on the left".

Family of tragic Harry Dunn cancel police meeting after bid for 'truth' fails

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World More World >>

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

World

A convoy of US military vehicles arrives near the Iraqi Kurdish town of Bardarash, Dohuk, on Monday, after withdrawing from northern Syria (Picture: Safin Hamed/AFP via Getty Images)

Donald Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds is worse than you may realise – Struan Stevenson

Columnists

Damage was also reported in the north-east corner of Arkansas in the town of Tyronza, where two people were reported injured, Jonesboro TV station KAIT reported.

US tornado tears Texas apart, destroying buildings across the state

World

The Halloween masks were manufactured in Germany during the Nazi regime. Picture: Keys/PA

Mickey Mouse Halloween masks made in Nazi Germany up for sale

People

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Anna Quayle, Tony Award-winning British actress

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Obituary: Scotty Bowers, ‘fixer’ to the stars

News

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

News

Late firefighter Alex Merry with colleagues.

Long-serving Galashiels firefighter Alex Merry leaves literary legacy

Obituaries

Harold Bloom has died at the age of 89. Picture: Getty

Obituary: Harold Bloom, legendary literary critic

Obituaries