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Two more people test positive for coronavirus in Britain

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Donald Trump acquired the Turnberry resort in 2014 for 35m. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish ministers urged to seek 'unexplained wealth order' targeting Donald Trump's resorts

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In a firey Commons exchange, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster who oversees the Cabinet Office, echoed the catchphrase of the character Lance Corporal Jones, played by the late Clive Dunn, and said "they don't like it up 'em," when the party's MPs objected to his characterisation.

Michael Gove echoes Dad's Army as he blasts SNP: "They don't like it up 'em"

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Justice minister Kit Malthouse speaks at the UK Government's drugs summit in Glasgow on Thursday. Picture: John Devlin

Glasgow consumption room demand a 'distraction' from drugs deaths crisis, says UK minister

Politics

Jeane Freeman increases her security after violent threats

Health

Kenny MacAskill: Why SNP should remember Robert the Bruce

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Campaigners trying to block Heathrow expansion win court challenge

Transport

Gail Ross MSP to quit as job incompatible with young family

Politics

The fast-spreading coronavirus could mean the vital Scottish medical supply link with China is affected picture: supplied

Coronavirus: fears vital Scottish medical supply link is affected by fast spreading disease

Health

Francis Smith, 32, returned to Nico's in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, after an earlier incident at 6.36pm on December 21 2019 when he was allegedly assaulted and shouted "I'm going to get a gun and shoot you" before walking off.

Man admits pointing loaded gun at bouncers outside Scottish bar before Christmas

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Scottish road traffic at all-time high as bus use falls

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The UK Government said that people returning from Hubei province in China, Iran, lockdown areas in northern Italy, and special care zones in South Korea in the last 14 days should immediately self-isolate at home and call NHS 111.

Coronavirus in the UK: Everything you need to know today

Health

A group of councils in London affected by the expansion, environmental charities including Greenpeace, Friends Of The Earth and Plan B, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, brought legal action over the Government's approval of the plans.

Campaigners trying to block Heathrow expansion win court challenge

Transport 5

Mountain rescue teams were called to Number Five gully on Ben Nevis.

Two climbers rescued after avalanche and fall

Transport

Academics at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have designed a flat panel antenna which connects to satellites in space to maintain connectivity while on the move picture: JPI Media

Scientists at Scottish university work to improve internet on train journeys

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Crime More Crime >>

Man admits pointing loaded gun at bouncers outside Scottish bar before Christmas

Crime 1

Online child sexual abuse not 'priority' of Police Scotland, says damning report

Politics 1

Anas Sarwar says the figures "shame us all"

Third of Muslims say Islamophobia is an ‘everyday’ issue in Scotland

Politics 27

Johnny Depp is seen leaving the Royal Courts of Justice on February 26, 2020 in London, England. The Hollywood actor is suing The Sun newspaper over claims he beat up his ex-wife Amber Heard picture: GettyImages

Johnny Depp in court for libel case over tabloid claims he abused his wife

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Weather More Weather >>

Scotland weather forecast: yellow weather warnings issued as snow, sleet and hail to blast the country

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Things will soon begin to brighten up all across Scotland. Picture: Shuterstock

When do the clocks go forward in 2020? Here's when it will start getting lighter - and when spring begins

Weather

Gale force gusts tore a sheet of metal weighing more than 50 tonnes off the top of the Livingston Sheriff Court complex at the weekend picture: supplied

Gale force winds blow 50 tonne roof off Scottish court building

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Snow is set to hit most of Scotland on Monday (24 Feb), with temperatures dropping and a Met Office weather warning currently in place.

Hour-by-hour weather forecast Scotland: Here's when snow is expected to fall

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Congestion on roads leading into Edinburgh has been reported this morning as Scotland braces for snowfall. Pictures; Traffic Scotland/Met Office

Rush-hour disruption on major roads as Scotland braces for 'significant' snowfall

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Gail Ross MSP to quit as job incompatible with young family

Politics 5

Donald Trump acquired the Turnberry resort in 2014 for 35m. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish ministers urged to seek 'unexplained wealth order' targeting Donald Trump's resorts

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon insisted that the out-of-hour changes are temporary

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon under fire over NHS out-of-hour GP closures

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Justice minister Kit Malthouse speaks at the UK Government's drugs summit in Glasgow on Thursday. Picture: John Devlin

Glasgow consumption room demand a 'distraction' from drugs deaths crisis, says UK minister

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Politics More Politics >>

Gail Ross MSP to quit as job incompatible with young family

Politics 5

Donald Trump acquired the Turnberry resort in 2014 for 35m. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish ministers urged to seek 'unexplained wealth order' targeting Donald Trump's resorts

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon insisted that the out-of-hour changes are temporary

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon under fire over NHS out-of-hour GP closures

Politics

Justice minister Kit Malthouse speaks at the UK Government's drugs summit in Glasgow on Thursday. Picture: John Devlin

Glasgow consumption room demand a 'distraction' from drugs deaths crisis, says UK minister

Politics 2

Joanna Cherry delivers her victory speech after winning the Edinburgh South West seat at last year's General Election (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

How SNP’s Joanna Cherry is putting ambition ahead of voters who just elected her – Ian Murray MP

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How SNP’s Joanna Cherry is putting ambition ahead of voters who just elected her – Ian Murray MP

Columnists 44

A stained glass window showing King Robert the Bruce inside the Wallace Monument (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Kenny MacAskill: Why SNP should remember Robert the Bruce

Columnists 18

Caroline Flack wrote about the need to be kind in a social media post late last year (Picture: SWNS)

Caroline Flack’s death is a warning against over-simplistic judgements – Laura Waddell

Columnists

Children should not be robbed of such a practical and pleasure-giving life skill as handwriting (Picture: Phil Wilkinson)

Why handwriting is an essential skill and must not die out – Bill Jamieson

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Ex Scottish BBC editor gives up career to see climate change

Environment 3

A 74-year-old is accused of threatening Ms Freeman online, which she revealed has prompted heightened security measures. Picture: PA

Jeane Freeman increases her security after violent threats

Health 3

The new cases bring the total number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the UK to 15.

Two more people test positive for coronavirus in Britain

Health

Neighbour from hell Catherine Searle, 81, threw dog poo into her neighbours' garden, scratched their car, and even encouraged her noisy parrot to disturb them in the garden with its singing.

Pensioner, 81, trained her parrot as a 'singing weapon' in long running feud with neighbours

People

In a firey Commons exchange, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster who oversees the Cabinet Office, echoed the catchphrase of the character Lance Corporal Jones, played by the late Clive Dunn, and said "they don't like it up 'em," when the party's MPs objected to his characterisation.

Michael Gove echoes Dad's Army as he blasts SNP: "They don't like it up 'em"

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Environment More Environment >>

Ex Scottish BBC editor gives up career to see climate change

Environment 3

It was one of two incidents reported by Lochaber Mountain Rescue yesterday.

Two rescued from Scottish mountain after avalanche in gully

Health

The wildlife conservation charitys polar bears are part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), which is working to safeguard the vulnerable species from extinction and highlight the plight of polar bears in the wild.

Watch adorable polar bear Hamish, 2, and his mum enjoy icy treats at Scotland's Highland wildlife park

Environment

Free bus travel for children could persuade people to use a more energy-efficient form of transport

SNP is making historic decisions that could make or break Scotland – leader comment

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UK News More UK News >>

Scottish ministers urged to seek 'unexplained wealth order' targeting Donald Trump's resorts

Politics

The new cases bring the total number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the UK to 15.

Two more people test positive for coronavirus in Britain

Health

Caroline Flack wrote about the need to be kind in a social media post late last year (Picture: SWNS)

Caroline Flack’s death is a warning against over-simplistic judgements – Laura Waddell

Columnists

Neighbour from hell Catherine Searle, 81, threw dog poo into her neighbours' garden, scratched their car, and even encouraged her noisy parrot to disturb them in the garden with its singing.

Pensioner, 81, trained her parrot as a 'singing weapon' in long running feud with neighbours

People

The UK Government said that people returning from Hubei province in China, Iran, lockdown areas in northern Italy, and special care zones in South Korea in the last 14 days should immediately self-isolate at home and call NHS 111.

Coronavirus in the UK: Everything you need to know today

Health

World More World >>

Coronavirus in the UK: Everything you need to know today

Health

A map showing all the countries with confirmed cases of Covid-19.

Coronavirus map: full list of countries where Covid-19 virus is confirmed - and the number of cases in each location

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(Photo: STR/Vietnam News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

How to self-isolate after new coronavirus government health advice

Health

Coronavirus has spread to a number of countries around the world (Picture: Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images)

Coronavirus: Here’s who to trust as concern rises over disease – leader comment

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Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Anne Robson, physiotherapist, teacher and ATS officer

People

Katherine Johnson has died a the age of 101 (Picture: NASA/AFP/Getty)

Obituary: Katherine Johnson, Nasa mathematician whose space race role became a major film

Obituaries

George Steiner in 2006 (Photo: Getty Images)

Obituary: George Steiner, writer, critic, polyglot and polymath

Obituaries

The Countess of Erroll with the Count (Picture: Gregory Cazillo)

Obituary: The Countess of Erroll, English noblewoman who became a chief’s wife and took Scotland to her heart

People

Tommy White leaves for London in 1964 (Picture: TSPL)

Obituary: Tommy White, Scottish footballer and hotelier

People