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New restrictions will work but need simultaneous improvements of Scotland's testing strategy

Scots will struggle with new restrictions, claims public health expert Coronavirus

Taxpayers pick up tab for billionaire ambassador's stay at Trump resort Politics

Man, 86, dies and woman, 81, seriously injured in Highlands car crash Crime

£200 'Dundee Raincoat' unveiled as V&A's first official fashion wear What's On

New measures are a 'short, sharp shock', says Jason Leitch Coronavirus

Parents furious, but teachers welcome clarity over National 5 cancellation Education

Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon announces new Covid-19 measures Coronavirus

Scottish pub restrictions to sound 'death knell' for industry Consumer

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Poor SNP planning risks Ally's Army disaster for independence – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Russia warns it is 'tracking' Scots-built Royal Navy destroyer News

EasyJet hurtles towards first full-year loss in its history as Covid bites Business

Transport

World's first hydrogen-powered double decker bus arrives in Aberdeen Transport

Why is green transport like buses not seen as a priority? – Andrew Jarvis Columnists

Transport Scotland 'ordered not to engage' with UK-wide review Politics

Prestwick Airport talking to other potential buyers after sale fell through Transport

Incredible video shows pilot's view of Scottish Highlands during RAF training Transport

Cyclist given warning after punched by driver in Glasgow road rage incident Transport

When can I travel to Tenerife? Travel

Crime

Whitewash fears over probe into council ‘cover-up’ culture Politics

Two 14-year-old boys stabbed on Glasgow bus Crime

Glasgow police re-appeal for missing man from Govan Crime

More than 400 charging points for electric police cars in Scotland Crime

Weather

These are the chances of a white Christmas in 2020 Outdoors

In Pictures: Mossmorran flaring seen for miles Weather

Dramatic footage shows raging river during Storm Alex floods Weather

Heavy rainfall brings widespread disruption to Scotland's travel network Weather

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Trump's unmasked ball shows the danger of conservative extremism – Laura Waddell Columnists

Labour MSP: Care home testing a ‘shambles’ Coronavirus

Analysis: What Nicola Sturgeon's evidence to the Alex Salmond inquiry tells us Politics

Why young people should fear 'herd immunity' Covid plan – Professor Harry Burns Columnists

John Swinney exam statement: RECAP UK News

Covid -19 in Scotland LIVE: Tough new rules for central belt Coronavirus

Scotland could return to everyday activity by spring, says Jason Leitch Politics

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Douglas Ross showing signs he could be the new Ruth Davidson – Scotsman comment Columnists

The arts world has just been hit by a chilling omen – Brian Ferguson Columnists

Self-proclaimed Covid-expert Trump gets it wrong again – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Columnists

Let’s make best use of electric freight locomotives - Maggie Simpson Columnists

Borders Railway model can put recovery on right lines - John Yellowlees Columnists

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Row over failure to trigger winter festivals 'adverse publicity' clause What's On

Watch as climate group campaign on the roof of the Scottish Parliament People

Unseen pictures of the iconic Beatle John Lennon due to go on display People

'Shellshocked' TV chef Nick Nairn queries science behind new Covid measures People

All you need to know about the Scottish 'Central Belt' Travel

Why Edinburgh and Lothians have the fastest growing populations People

Full list of Scottish council population change predictions People

Obituaries

Obituary: Frank Windsor, British star of Z Cars and Softly Softly People

Obituary: Mac Davis, songwriter behind In the Ghetto People

Obituary: Joaquin Lavada, Argentinian cartoonist People

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Scottish glen made famous by Outlander to receive £2.7m revamp What's On

Mow-your-own: fancy a log cabin with a living roof? Homes and Gardens

Boris Johnson: green recovery plan will see all homes powered by wind in 10 year... Environment

How wave energy is contributing to Scotland's net zero targets
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Dominic Raab: UK could boycott Winter Olympics UK News

What it's like to be disabled and at mercy of Universal Credit – Derek Kelter Columnists

Police officers crash while chasing speeding car Crime

Nicola Sturgeon to announce further coronavirus restrictions Coronavirus

Has Tory leader Douglas Ross been too honest for his own good? – Ian Swanson Columnists

Glenrothes remains not Allan Bryant or Kenneth Jones Crime

World

Billionaire BFFs: Ties between Donald Trump and ambassador stretch back years Politics

Ambassador trip shows tensions between Trump’s presidency and private business Politics

Why top scientists are calling for a new approach to managing Covid-19 Coronavirus

President Trump and First Lady Melania test positive for coronavirus Politics

Trump's Covid infection unlikely to lead to Damascene conversion – Henry McLeish Columnists

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