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Scotland would vote for independence if Brexit goes ahead, new poll suggests

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Ruth Davidson has said she may re-enter the political world when the Conservatives are in opposition at Westminster, hinting she could make a bid to lead the UK party.

Ruth Davidson hints at return to politics as future leader of UK Tory party

Politics

Will Smith (L) and World's Big Sleep Out Founder Josh Littlejohn speak onstage during the The World's Big Sleep Out at Times Square in New York City. Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for The World's Big Sleep Out

Hollywood A-listers join 60,000 around the globe for World's Big Sleep Out

Politics

First Minster Nicola Sturgeon poses as the SNP kick off the UK General Election Campaign Bus Tour in South Queensferry. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon: We shouldn’t have had to battle with European law

Politics

Insight: Prof Sir John Curtice on an election too close to call

Politics

Euan McColm: Johnson isn’t frightened of Andrew Neil – take the Tories’ word for it

Politics

General Election 2019: Tory victory will set stage for huge power grab, warns SNP

Politics

Dani Garavelli: Neither of the big parties has a monopoly on bigotry

Politics

Stephen Kerr, the Conservative candidate for Stirling. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Election 2019: Stirling battle to win over Green sceptics and voters who’d rather die in a ditch

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Couple believed to have travelled to Scottish cottage to carry out online suicide pact - reports

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'Safety-related issues' reason police swarm EasyJet plane on Gatwick runway

Transport

Caledonian Sleeper operator ordered to improve trouble-hit train service

Transport

Improved rail services welcomed for Cumbernauld, Greenfaulds and Croy

Business

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover.

Take a look at new Sheriffhall roundabout flyover plans

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Manx Beauty is due to return to the East Neuk to be restored after operating out of Scottish ports before being based down south

Appeal launched to bring back beauty of historic fishing boat as she returns to Fife

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Sexually abused young children facing dearth of help in Scotland

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Footage posted online appears to show an officer on board the flight from Krakow in Poland after it landed at Gatwick on Saturday.

'Safety-related issues' reason police swarm EasyJet plane on Gatwick runway

Transport

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Couple believed to have travelled to Scottish cottage to carry out online suicide pact - reports

Crime 1

Jonty Bravery, 18, entered his plea during a 12-minute hearing at the Old Bailey in London yesterday. Picture: Handout

Tate Modern: Teen who threw boy, 6, from viewing platform pleads guilty to attempted murder

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Edinburgh Castle of Light event cancelled due to bad weather

Weather

SEPAhave put 11flood warnings in place.

Scotland Weather: SEPA announce wide spread flood alerts

Weather

With winter now in full swing, the risk of snow increases throughout the UK, with some areas of Scotland expected to see cooler temperatures and the chance of snow.

'Risk of snow' for parts of Scotland next week as Met Office warns of frost and freezing fog

Weather

The past decade, from 2010 to 2019, has almost certainly been the warmest in records dating back to the 19th century. Picture: TSPL

2019 set to be one of the hottest years on record

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Some areas of Scotland are set to see wet conditions over the next few days, as heavy rain gets ready to hit.

Heavy rain to batter parts of Scotland this week - the forecast as yellow weather warning issued

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Scottish News More Scottish News >>

'Peatlemania' island band crowned best live act at Scots Trad Music Awards

People

Ruth Davidson has said she may re-enter the political world when the Conservatives are in opposition at Westminster, hinting she could make a bid to lead the UK party.

Ruth Davidson hints at return to politics as future leader of UK Tory party

Politics

A new poll predicts that a majority of Scots would vote to leave the UK if Brexit goes ahead - but the opposite would be true if Britain sticks with the EU. Picture: TSPL

Scotland would vote for independence if Brexit goes ahead, new poll suggests

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Will Smith (L) and World's Big Sleep Out Founder Josh Littlejohn speak onstage during the The World's Big Sleep Out at Times Square in New York City. Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for The World's Big Sleep Out

Hollywood A-listers join 60,000 around the globe for World's Big Sleep Out

Politics

Politics More Politics >>

Ruth Davidson hints at return to politics as future leader of UK Tory party

Politics

A new poll predicts that a majority of Scots would vote to leave the UK if Brexit goes ahead - but the opposite would be true if Britain sticks with the EU. Picture: TSPL

Scotland would vote for independence if Brexit goes ahead, new poll suggests

Politics 48

Will Smith (L) and World's Big Sleep Out Founder Josh Littlejohn speak onstage during the The World's Big Sleep Out at Times Square in New York City. Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for The World's Big Sleep Out

Hollywood A-listers join 60,000 around the globe for World's Big Sleep Out

Politics

Provision is worse the younger a child is, the NSPCC found.

Sexually abused young children facing dearth of help in Scotland

Politics

Edinburgh University student, Euan Lownie, who spent years writing to famous Scots to ask for a few words of wisdom. Picture:'' Neil Hanna

Scotland’s biggest stars line up to contribute to student’s inspirational new advice book

People

Opinion More Opinion >>

Bill Jamieson: Action on audit failures vital before they splash the cash

Columnists

Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson go head to head on Friday's live debate on the BBC. Picture: BBC/Getty

Dani Garavelli: Neither of the big parties has a monopoly on bigotry

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Boris Johnson has now set a worrying precedent for avoiding public scrutiny from experts and journalists. Picture: Peter Nicholls/Getty

Euan McColm: Johnson isn’t frightened of Andrew Neil – take the Tories’ word for it

Politics 3

Hayley Matthews and her mother, who is now in hospital and smiling again

My alcoholic mum is smiling again and I’ve got some people to thank – Hayley Matthews

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People More People >>

'Peatlemania' island band crowned best live act at Scots Trad Music Awards

People

Fans attending Lewis Capaldis concert at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on Saturday night were treated to a free after gig-Greggs by the Bathgate star.

Lewis Capaldi shocks fans by putting tab on at Greggs after Scottish gig

Arts and culture

Edinburgh University student, Euan Lownie, who spent years writing to famous Scots to ask for a few words of wisdom. Picture:'' Neil Hanna

Scotland’s biggest stars line up to contribute to student’s inspirational new advice book

People

Peat & Diesel have already sold 7,000 tickets for next year's tour

‘Peatlemania’ island band crowned best live act at Scots Trad Music Awards

People

The Co-op say it's only right that those who shop local get to choose where the donations go

Co-op gives back to Galloway causes the sum of £19k

People

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Farmer from Malawi brings global climate crisis closer to home than Madrid

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Beinn Bheigier's eastern summit. Picture: Wellie/'Flickr

Experts fight to prevent loss of rare Islay moss

Environment

Slums at Vila Betania - copyright Bruno Brucce (please credit)

May East: Slums to some are homes to others – and hope is driving change for residents

Education

The Shoes Brothers Reverend Neil Urquhart and Father Willie Boyd. Picture: TSPL

Rapping minister and priest join climate change battle with Christmas single

Music 1

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Scottish woman dies in hospital after crashing her car into a hedge

News

A completely untrue rumour that The Queen had died circulated globally on social media this week. Picture: PA

Royal Navy ‘regrets’ ‘misunderstanding’ over drill which sparked rumour that Queen had died

People

Jonty Bravery, 18, entered his plea during a 12-minute hearing at the Old Bailey in London yesterday. Picture: Handout

Tate Modern: Teen who threw boy, 6, from viewing platform pleads guilty to attempted murder

Crime

The i newspaper was sold to DMGT by JPIMedia, the publishing group to which The Scotsman belongs to.

Competition watchdog investigates Daily Mail's takeover of i news

News

A sculpture of a 'homeless Jesus' sleeping rough in Glasgow city centre (Picture: John Devlin)

General election: Sajid Javid’s big lie must be called out – Brian Wilson

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World More World >>

In pictures: The best pics from the '50 happiest photos of the year' contest

People

Mr Trump has insisted he did nothing wrong.

Donald Trump's opponents say impeachment charges must come swiftly with 'democracy at stake'

Politics 3

Ms Choe said North Korea will respond with its own harsh language if Mr Trump again uses similar phrases and shows that he is intentionally provoking North Korea.

North Korea threatens to 'resume insults' of President Donald Trump

Politics 4

Slums at Vila Betania - copyright Bruno Brucce (please credit)

May East: Slums to some are homes to others – and hope is driving change for residents

Education

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Mel Edwards, Distance runner on the track, on the roads, cross country and on the hills

Obituaries

Bob Willis became a successful commentator in retirement, lauded for his performance in the Third Ashes Test of 1981. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty

Obituary: Bob Willis, England Test cricketer revered for his Ashes wicket haul in 1981

Obituaries

Obituary: Jim Boyle, chief executive of Bridges Project charity

Obituaries

Obituary: Martin Harvey, Northern Ireland international who helped Raith Rovers to historic cup win

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(Picture: Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

Obituary: Jonathan Miller, stage director, filmmaker and comedian who co-created the influential Beyond the Fringe

Obituaries