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Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross is facing losing his seat at the next general election.

Politics Tories heading for total wipeout in Scotland, exclusive poll shows

Serco has run the Caledonian Sleeper since 2015

Transport Caledonian Sleeper contract scrapped: Serco-Scottish Government disagreement

Coronavirus John Swinney denies 'political interference' in resignation-hit Covid inquiry

Politics Liz Truss vows she will 'get through the tempest' as protesters disrupt speech

Politics More protesters than policies leaves Truss fighting for her future

Politics M People founder says band are ‘livid’ at use of song at Tory Party conference

Politics ‘Coup’, chaos and conflict: What we have learned from the Tory conference

People Kaye Adams on joining the Strictly First Out club and who she is hoping will win

cut through the noise

Health Doddie Weir responds to study which links rugby to MND

Crime William MacDowell to appeal conviction for murdering Renee MacRae and son

World Donald Trump’s bizarre praise for Scottish paramedics detailed in new book

Coronavirus

National When will US borders open to UK travellers?

Coronavirus Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?

Coronavirus Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland

Transport

Transport Mobile cameras to tackle speeding on Old Meldrum Road, Inverurie

Transport Essential overnight maintenance on A90 near Auchmacoy begins October 9

Politics Unions call for urgent meeting with Sturgeon over rail network future

Transport Changes to Stagecoach bus services from Monday, October 31

Transport Rising prices and reduced spending power warning to holidaymakers

Columnists Sturgeon, not CMAL, should be the target in ferries scandal – Brian Wilson

Transport Loch Lomond risks 'drift into new commuter belt' as hotels shut up shop

Crime

National What is the Gender Recognition Act and what changes are being proposed?

Film and TV Dahmer and 9 other highly rated true crime series and documentaries on Netflix

Crime Here are 10 of the best true crime podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Coronavirus Thousands of Scots refuse to pay Covid fines

Weather

Weather Search for survivors in Florida goes on as Hurricane Ian rages

Weather Eastern Scotland records 10th driest summer in 100 years

Environment Hurricane Ian: Dangerous storm leaves millions without power

Weather Yellow weather warning issued for much of the country

Politics

Columnists Truss will make Thatcher's attack on miners look tame – Kenny MacAskill MP

Columnists Ian Hamilton's theft of Stone of Destiny was a historic moment – Scotsman

Politics Banchory and Mid Deeside councillor makes award shortlist

Columnists Truss's speech needs to give a worried nation hope – Scotsman comment

Columnists Glasgow has questions to answer over sale of its jewels – Martyn McLaughlin

Politics Falkirk Council: Warning £70m cost of Avon Gorge project cost makes it 'unafford...

Politics Heather Small's Labour councillor son reacts to Liz Truss using M People

Opinion

Columnists Rise of disturbing material on social media highlights lack of mental healthcare

Columnists Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word – Human or furry, babies require 24-hour care

What's On Edinburgh’s winter festivals woes have come as no surprise – Brian Ferguson

Columnists Putin is a Nazi and Russians are starting to realise it – Struan Stevenson

Columnists A rent freeze will just end up costing tenants more – Murdo Fraser MSP

People

What's On ‘Perform storm’ warning for arts sector amid fears of ‘significant’ funding cuts

What's On Highlights from Ian Rankin's literary archive to go on display in Edinburgh

People Chapelton Bike Ride raises a ‘brilliant’ £40,000 for local charity

People Shirley’s Space event raises much-needed funds

Crime Firework sales legislation comes into force in Scotland in days

Heritage Scientists identify fossilised cat-size reptile found near Elgin 100 years ago

People The 13 most popular breeds of dog in the UK

Obituaries

People Scotsman Obituaries: Jim Graham, procurator fiscal dedicated to social justice

People Louise Fletcher, Oscar-winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest star

People Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Pottinger, Scottish sculptor and printmaker

Environment

Business Scotland’s renewables industry supports 27,000 jobs but further data demanded

Environment Go ahead given for Craigneil Wind Farm project

Environment Rothienorman Substation teams advance to second phase of major construction work

Business New accelerator will help biotech start-ups and support transition to net zero

Environment Why climate change is facing an 'attention crisis'

Environment Bird flu: migrating geese threat to Scottish nature reserves

Environment Prince of Wales: Too many lives being destroyed by wildlife crime

UK News

Health Yousaf promises NHS workers they can expect ‘significantly improved’ pay offer

Education Teaching union issues formal notices on strike ballot

Columnists Antarctic escape will leave many in UK looking on enviously – Scotsman comment

Columnists Truss's tax U-turn betrays lack of judgment in more ways than one – Scotsman

Columnists Aidan Smith: Christmas is losing its sparkle. Do we call the whole thing off?

Columnists 57-point swing shows Kwarteng and Truss double act is jaw-droppingly unpopular

World

World How the Japanese learned of a missile fired by North Korea

World Braverman to crack down on ‘unexamined drive’ towards multicultural Britain

World Report claims three men’s bodies dumped in forest by Russian occupiers

World Japan takes shelter as North Korea fires ballistic missile

World Ban on asylum request for ‘illegal’ migrants ‘risks breaking international law’

People Danish Queen to strip grandchildren of royal titles

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