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There have been shortages of some products due to a lack of carbon dioxide supply.

‘Autumn of discontent’ as consumer costs spiral amid drastic shortages
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Ex-minister urges government to invest in gas storage, stop relying on 'luck'
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Could sport shooting on public land help keep deer numbers in check?
Environment

Glasgow social care cut back amid staffing pressure on care homes
Health

Life expectancy in Scotland suffers sharpest fall in 40 years
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Human remains discovered within a vehicle fire in Dumfries
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BP closes filling stations as HGV driver shortage hits deliveries
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Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa
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Nicola Sturgeon to consider Parades Commission proposals for Scotland
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FMQs sketch: When Nicola Sturgeon's words come back to haunt her
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Vaccine passports not a 'golden bullet' and may 'come back to haunt us'
Coronavirus

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Which countries saw the highest daily Covid case rates in the last seven days?
Coronavirus

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

The 12 Scottish areas where the fewest people are fully vaccinated
Coronavirus

Transport

Western Isles plan to impose tax on motorhome visitors
Staycation

Tourism sector demands action from UK Government on workforce crisis
Politics

FMQs: Anas Sarwar says Scotland ferry contract is an ‘international humiliation’
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M8 traffic delays due to anti-vax protesters at Bathgate
Crime

Government ministers 'have not visited' Edinburgh Airport to discuss recovery
Politics

New £7.4 million crossing to replace Markle danger spot
Transport

How vaccine passports have 'become normal' around the world
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Crime

Teenager assaulted for cycling on pavement
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Jay Morrison, 19, confirmed as teenager killed in Glasgow road crash
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Extensive police searches underway to find missing 74-year-old Paul Johnson
People

Edinburgh care firm fined £20k for worker's rape ordeal
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When does winter start and how long does it last?
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What is the September Equinox and when does it fall in 2021?
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The hottest places to fly to this October half-term from Edinburgh Airport
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Thunderstorms and flooding forcecast
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Energy crisis should focus minds on reducing demand – Gina Davidson
Columnists

Women's rights activists must be heard in transgender debate – Meghan Gallacher
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Big Society values are needed now more than ever in modern times – Scotsman says
Columnists

Thatcher's legacy has blighted the lives of many working people – Joyce McMillan
Columnists

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon facing increasing pressure over NHS recovery
Politics

Rewilding can help fight climate change and boost economy – Steve Micklewright
Columnists

Why blood-sucking ticks are on the march in Scotland – Christine Grahame MSP
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Opinion

Tha ceannachd air cho ceàrr 's a tha margaidh a' chumhachd
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Climate change bringing nasty surprise in our drinking water – Richard Dixon
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UK's 49 per cent cut in carbon emissions gives reason to hope – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Readers' Letters: We only have ourselves to blame for energy crisis
Letters

Student demand adds to shortfall in rented homes - David Alexander
Columnists

People

Ex-Portobello High School lad Scott is latest voice of BBC 1 and BBC 2
People

COP26: 'We call on Glaswegians to come out in force'
Environment

The 13 most popular breeds of dog according to the Kennel Club
People

Artists plead for Edinburgh’s ‘open-air museum’ to get green belt reprieve
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Wallaby escapes from Aberdeenshire petting zoo into countryside
People

Director of Notting Hill, Roger Mitchell, has died aged 65
People

Obituary: Alan Steel, hugely successful financial adviser and crusader for consu...
People

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Obituary: John Challis. Only Fools star who left indelible mark on British TV as...
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Obituary: Jimmy Greaves, goalscoring genius who missed England's World Cup win
People

Obituary: Sir Clive Sinclair, inventor and home computing pioneer behind the ZX ...
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What’s expected to happen at COP26 in Glasgow and what the acronym stands for
Environment

Man overboard: How a robotic lifeboat can help save lives at offshore wind farms
Business

Wild things: How a Scottish glen has changed over 25 years
Environment

Schools urged to allow students to join climate protests
Environment

Which energy companies have gone bust due to UK gas shortages?
Consumer

Which world leaders will attend COP26 for climate summit in Glasgow?
Environment

Boris Johnson makes call for ‘humanity to grow up’ and address climate problems
Environment

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Weekly Covid deaths in Scotland in triple figures
Health

Warnings for Class A drugs ‘smart use of law’
Health

Police investigating leaks from Salmond inquiry
National

Trouble is brewing for Johnson over Brexit – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Shocking disparity in vaccination rates between rich and poor –Dr Gwenetta Curry
Columnists

What is the Winter Fuel Allowance and who's eligible to claim?
Consumer

World

How Orkney became my spiritual home – Professor Joe Goldblatt
Columnists

Angela Merkel: gentle persuasion in an age of populism
Columnists

Scotland Chooses Love auction features lots including dinner at Fhior
Food and Drink

UK's new Pacific alliance poses a risk to its European interests – Peter Jackson
Columnists

What caused the Canary Islands volcanic eruption and where is it?
World

Russia ruled responsible for Litvinenko assassination by European court
World

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Almost 4 in 10 Brits admit to leaving litter on a beach - and say they will cont...
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1.5 million households face rising energy bills - why gas prices are increasing
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