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Scots need to ‘put in a tough Christmas’ to beat Omicron, says WHO
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'How did we get here?' - Dani Garavelli on the state of Westminster politics
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Boris Johnson accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules over quiz photo
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Are the Tories willing to do something about Boris Johnson? - Euan McColm
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Scots hospitality heats up calls for more support as festive trading cools
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Fill the imagination of children as well as their stomachs - Val McDermid
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Call for talks over Edinburgh pay supplement to combat cost of living crisis
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Scotland on Sunday: The Full English - Episode 18
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Experiences of antisemitism brought me closer to my family - Alexander Brown
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Scotland's Weir on her Hibs career and journey to stardom
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WATCH: Scotland on Sunday: Christmas Campaign - Children's Books
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When will US borders open to UK travellers?
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Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?
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Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland
Coronavirus

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150 ScotRail services cancelled as more staff forced to self-isolate
Coronavirus

TransPennine Express’ Edinburgh-Newcastle trains stepped up from Sunday
Transport

Increase in ScotRail staff members self-isolating
Transport

Train shortage makes Highland travel a dismal prospect – Alastair Dalton
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Resumption of Edinburgh-Philadelphia flights postponed by new aircraft delays
Transport

Points failure which caused serious disruption at Edinburgh Waverley fixed
Transport

Delays for drivers after crash on A20
Transport

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Nick Knowles ' heartbreak' as The Yard torched by vandals
Education

Danielle Cameron, 16, has been reported missing from Dingwall
People

Police in Tayside investigate series of high-value break-ins
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Porsche drivers sentenced for speeding at more than 100mph in YouTube video
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Scotland weather: New storm - even worse than Arwen - set to hit
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Storm Barra leaves thousands of Scots without power
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Around 1,000 homes without power while Scotland recovers from Storm Barra
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Storm Barra brings travel chaos as gusts near 70mph
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Public fights loss of 'lifeline' park to green development in Aberdeen
Environment

Only big idea in Budget was making councils the whipping boys – Brian Wilson
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Music bosses accuse UK ministers of leaving Scotland at a 'disadvantage’
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The economic case for fossil fuels is fading – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Johnson's time is running out as 'people's toff' act unravels – Brian Wilson
Columnists

Councils warn Scottish budget settlement would be 'disastrous' for communities
Politics

Calls for support amid ‘avalanche of cancellations’ for struggling hospitality
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Scotlad on Sunday readers' letters: Chaotic and unreliable rail service needs ur...
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Our teachers deserve our support - The Educational Institute of Scotland
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How Glasgow Women’s Library fights gender inequalities - Morag Smith
Education

Boris Johnson: Low standards in public life are nothing new - Readers' Letters
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Scotland has become a financial crime hotspot - James McMillan
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Speyfest reveals line-up for reboot of event to mark its 25th birthday
What's On

Clyde shipbuilders 'work-in' inspires new stage musical half a century later
What's On

Archive of Edinburgh street photographer unknown for decades gets permanent home
What's On

Lewis Capaldi gears up for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
People

Obituary: Neil Thomson, stalwart of the Edinburgh folk music scene
People

Bereaved families share the pain of baby loss during a global pandemic
People

Michael Nesmith has died at the age of 78
People

Obituaries

Obituary: Antony Sher, acting great who redefined Shakespeare
People

Obituary: Murray Mackinnon, businessman who amassed nationally signifcant collec...
People

Obituary: Ernie Michie, Scottish rugby internationalist with lifelong love of th...
People

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As Longannet falls, we must rise to climate challenge – Scotsman says
Columnists

Why the scrunch test is your friend this Christmas
Environment

Plastic trash inspires pop-up theatre and dance show for coastal locations
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Cambo oilfield development to be paused say developers
Environment

The moment chimney stack at Longannet was demolished
Environment

Life Sciences Conference: Taking the lessons from Covid crisis forward
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‘Phenomenal level’ of bird flu in UK, chief vet says after thousands culled
Environment

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Football legend Elsie Cook: 'I had to prove women could play'
National

Johnson's blunders are distracting from serious issues – John McLellan
Columnists

Man dies from gunshot wounds after police standoff near Kensington Palace
National

Scottish ministers spending weekend ‘wrestling with challenge’ of Covid-19 rules
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Stephen Cashman: Royal Navy engineer, 25, found dead at Faslane is named
National

Scotland and England 'culturally different' long before Hadrian's Wall, research...
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US wins court bid to overturn block on Julian Assange extradition
World

Dozens killed in one of Mexico's worst ever truck disasters
World

The contrasting reputations of Gorbachev and Yeltsin – Kenny MacAskill MP
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Why Russia has troops on Ukraine border and conflict, explained
World

Scottish Government to 'boycott' winter Olympics in China
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Afghanistan failure will have little impact on Government
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John Lewis removes ‘Lollita’ child’s party dress from sale after backlash
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