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The latest updates on Covid-19 in Scotland.

John Swinney Covid-19 briefing LIVE: Latest updates
Coronavirus

The Queensferry Crossing reopens after safety concerns forced closure
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A Brexit trade deal between the EU and UK is ‘imminent’, official claims
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Deafening crash of last night’s thundersnow caught on camera
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Scotland's Weather LIVE: Latest updates
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Covid vaccine approval is a victory for the UK – Scotsman comment
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Leith flats cordoned off by police after body find
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What is Thundersnow? The rare winter storm condition explained
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'Dark ads' could be used to influence Holyrood election outcome
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Murder mystery over remains of woman 'dumped' in pit beneath site of Leith tram
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Trumpism is a threat to democracy that Scotland must beware – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Sturgeon congratulates Joe Biden on presidential victory
Politics

Analysis: A US presidential race that defies polls and our idea of America
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Coronavirus

Hand sanitiser claims 'misleading'
Consumer

Covid has taught humanity how to overcome great crises – Joyce McMillan
Columnists

Why Scottish government should open its own Debenhams-style stores – Jim Duffy
Columnists

Transport

Electricity cable on rail line at Fife station disrupts services
Transport

Matheson has travelled world by rail but never taken this train –Alastair Dalton
Columnists

All the school and road closures caused by snowfall in Scotland
Weather

Scotland's hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office extends snow warnings
Environment

Snow and ice cause disruption on Scottish trunk roads
Transport

Elderly man in serious condition after being hit by a van on the Kingston Bridge
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Hand drill falls from Forth Road Bridge, missing couple in near-miss
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Prosecutors decide not to extradite Fettes College teacher facing abuse claims
Crime

22 year-old man charged for disorder following Celtic park protest
Crime

A man and a woman have been convicted of murder in Shetland
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Cyclist dies following two-car crash near Scottish village
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These 13 stunning photos reveal Scotland in the snow
Weather

Former NASA engineer reveals quickest way to defrost windscreens
Weather

Snow and ice warning for Scotland
Weather

This is when snow and ice could hit large parts of Scotland today
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FMQS: Nicola Sturgeon urged to cancel next year Higher exams
Politics

Supermarket 'windfall tax' being considered by UK, Scottish governments
Politics

FMQs: Concerns raised about 'misinformation' around Covid vaccine
Politics

Scots school holidays will not be extended, John Swinney announces
Politics

Plans to redraw constituency map ‘a mockery’ of promises made after indyref
Politics

Northern Irish peer facing suspension for bullying
Politics

Police 'need more support' to uphold Scottish Covid travel ban
Politics

Opinion

Row over SNP's £500 'thank you' shifted focus from priority: jobs – Ian Murray
Columnists

With end of Covid in sight, we must not let our guard down – Scotsman comment
Columnists

There may be some merit in a fully integrated rail network for Scotland - Alasta...
Columnists

How cynical social media influencers can escape scrutiny – Laura Waddell
Columnists

Readers Letters: How do we make NHS bonus tax free?
Letters

People

Shuggie Bain to be turned into TV series by Hollywood producers
What's On

Obituary: Buff Hardie, Scottish entertainer known for Scotland the What!
People

Proclaimers team up with Hibs in aid of NHS
People

Isla Fisher wants rethink on negative stereotypes in fairytales
People

Cyclist who died after an incident on the A90 has been named by Police
People

'Multiple casualties' at a warehouse explosion, fire service confirm
People

'Sir Sean did a jig for me' - Filmmaker recalls making ‘lost’ Bond documentary
People

Obituaries

Obituary: John Arbuckle, Scottish potato and raspberry farmer
People

Obituary: Campbell Forsyth, Scotland international goalkeeper
People

Obituary: John Fraser
People

Environment

Heritage body reveals plans for alternative Festival of Edinburgh
What's On

New snow leopard arrives in Scotland
People

Green energy village plan in north-east Scotland could harness power from rocks
Environment

UK and Scottish governments urged to 'show leadership' on North Sea oil
Politics

Scotland threw away 'global leadership' role in offshore wind: BiFab owners
Politics

Court case may force fossil fuel companies to ditch oil and gas – Richard Dixon
Columnists

Sharing big ideas to drive sustainability in business
Business

UK News

Scots told to expect 'digital Hogmanay'
Coronavirus

Christmas eviction ban as campaigners call for veto to last the winter
UK News

First wave of Covid vaccination 'by spring'
Coronavirus

Apple Music reveals its most popular songs in the UK this year
People

Scotland's education secretary's letter on school holidays in full
Education

Scottish mountain bike champion sets West Highland Way record
Heritage

World

How Trump is trying to leave an anti-Iranian legacy – Anthony Harwood
Columnists

Incredible pictures show the moment missing sailor was rescued at sea
World

Belarus regime survivor pleads with Scotland to oppose 'tyranny' in his homeland
World

Cutting international aid budget was stupid and cruel – Susan Dalgety
Columnists

The vital link between health, education and girls' futures – Cathy Ratcliff
Columnists

Donald Trump promises to leave White House if Biden win is confirmed
World

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A baby has been born from a 27 year old embryo - the oldest in history
Read This

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The PS5 is out of stock - when will more become available?
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