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Ian Blackford: 'Our country's desire for Scottish independence is unstoppable'

Politics

The First Minister joined Kirsten Oswald, SNP candidate for East Renfrewshire, to meet voters and activists. Picture: Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon plans to help Scottish households save on energy bills

Politics

The toddler died at a unit withinQueen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow on August 9 2017.

Death of toddler at Scottish hospital investigated by police

Health

Ruth Davidson has faced fresh controversy as it was revealed she will receive an "unprecedented" sum from ITV for appearing on its election night coverage.

Ruth Davidson under fire over 'unprecedented' payment as a general election pundit

Politics

Boris Johnson: All Tory candidates now agree to back my Brexit deal

Politics

My constituents are proud I’m taking on Boris, says Jo Swinson

Politics

Set TV licence fee independently in wake of over-75s row, says SNP

Politics

Scottish house sealed off since Friday by police after 'unexplained' death of 5-month-old baby

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The Vickers Vimy aircraft. Pictures: Central Press/Hulton/Getty

To the ends of the earth: Scots brothers who ushered in era of global flight

Heritage

Willie Rennie has reported the government to the Information Commissioner accusing it of failing to answer questions about mental health support staff numbers.

Scottish Government reported for failure to answer questions on numbers of police mental health staff

Politics

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Edinburgh-Glasgow ‘fast’ trains to get slower

Transport 3

The new low-emission cars will replace the existing fossil fuelled vehicles across a number of NHS shared service functions and regions.Picture: Lisa Ferguson

NHS Scotland to boost number of low-emission vehicles by almost 80%

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Transport secretary Michael Matheson trialling the new autonomous bus

Self-driving vehicles: Why won’t they let me test what happens when a pedestrian steps in front of them? - Alastair Dalton

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Lothian Buses' new Enviro400XLB bus with 100 cars in George Street

Richard Hall: Lane changes will put Capital on the fast track to cut traffic congestion

Business 6

Business class in the Airbus A380

Airline boss calls for business class to be scrapped to cut carbon emissions

Transport

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Man left seriously injured after confronting robber

Crime

The man robbed the woman in a Waitrose car park. Picture: Google

Elderly man robbed after woman posing as charity worker hugged him

Crime

The PSNI said a gang forced entry into the property at Trasna Way on Saturday at around 9.15pm and attacked a woman and girl inside.

Schoolgirl critically injured following machete attack

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Scott Brae in Livingston where a house has been sealed off since Friday (Photo: Google)

Scottish house sealed off since Friday by police after 'unexplained' death of 5-month-old baby

Crime

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Scotland ‘lacks data’ on properties with flood protection

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Around half the 700 residents of Fishlake, near Doncaster, left the village as the River Don burst its banks last week.

Pictures show 'cut off UK village' devastated by horrific flooding

Weather

The weather over the next few days is going to turn wintry, as temperatures in some areas of the country plummet to below freezing.

Scotland weekend weather forecast: Here’s when snow and frost could hit this weekend

Weather

A man with car in a flooded Sheffield street after torrential rain in the area. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Hundreds left stranded in Sheffield shopping mall as floods hit north of England

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Scottish Environmental Charities Launch Urgent Bid for an Environment Act for Scotland Pictured Scottish Environment LINK members call for an urgent Environment Act for Scotland at The Scottish Parliament today. Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland's leading environmental charities will today launch an urgent campaign, 'Fight for Scotland's Nature' at the Scottish Parliament. Together they will call for Scotland to have its own environment act. Fears sparked by Brexit as well as mounting evidence of the global ecological crisis also heavily impacting Scotland has prompted the charities to join forces and urge the Scottish Government to commit to a dedicated Environment Act for Scotland that protects and enhances Scotland's nature, now and in the future. 80% of all Scotland's environmental laws come from the EU. The combination of strong legislation and support for effective implementation has made these laws among the most effective on Earth. Further, Scotland's nature has been a net be

Do you hear a siren? That’s the warning signal of a full-blown emergency in nature

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Scottish News More Scottish News >>

Jeremy Corbyn fails to clarify his campaign stance in a second EU referendum

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Ruth Davidson has faced fresh controversy as it was revealed she will receive an "unprecedented" sum from ITV for appearing on its election night coverage.

Ruth Davidson under fire over 'unprecedented' payment as a general election pundit

Politics 44

Willie Rennie has reported the government to the Information Commissioner accusing it of failing to answer questions about mental health support staff numbers.

Scottish Government reported for failure to answer questions on numbers of police mental health staff

Politics 6

Controversy has raged over the impact of Edinburgh's expanded Christmas market before it has even opened this weekend.

Edinburgh World Heritage demands scaling back of Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens

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Politics More Politics >>

Jeremy Corbyn fails to clarify his campaign stance in a second EU referendum

Politics 1

Ruth Davidson has faced fresh controversy as it was revealed she will receive an "unprecedented" sum from ITV for appearing on its election night coverage.

Ruth Davidson under fire over 'unprecedented' payment as a general election pundit

Politics 44

Willie Rennie has reported the government to the Information Commissioner accusing it of failing to answer questions about mental health support staff numbers.

Scottish Government reported for failure to answer questions on numbers of police mental health staff

Politics 6

The First Minister joined Kirsten Oswald, SNP candidate for East Renfrewshire, to meet voters and activists. Picture: Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon plans to help Scottish households save on energy bills

Politics 12

Angus Council has lost an appeal after it provided phone and online payment methods on the tickets - but no postal address.

Scottish council's parking ticket blunder could lead to drivers claiming almost £500,000 in refunds

People

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Dani Garavelli: PM flounders in Fishlake as worthy rivals are silenced

Columnists 22

Reverend Richard Cameron lays in to Jeremy Corbyn for the news cameras during the Labour leader's visit to Glasgow last week. 'Picture: Sky News

Euan McColm: Scorn turns to sympathy at spectacle of ranting crusaders

Columnists 3

The ayes have it for polls in schools. Picture: Alex Brylov/Getty

Hansard Society: Mock elections give future voters a taste for the real thing

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The rates bill for a Sauchiehall Street store threatens to rise more than twofold. Picture: John Devlin

Bill Jamieson: Wealth creators barely given a voice in either parliament

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Edinburgh World Heritage demands scaling back of Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens

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The funeral of Tom Gilzean will take place on Tuesday

Edinburgh legend Tom Gilzean's funeral set to be a 'fitting tribute' to inspirational fundraiser

People

Prince Andrew stated twice his relationship with Mr Epstein, who died in jail while facing sex trafficking charges, had some "seriously beneficial outcomes". Picture: BBC

Prince Andrew's attempts to defend his reputation branded 'disastrous'

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Sir Chris Hoy and Lady Sarra Hoy during ICAP's 25th annual global Charity Day at the brokers' London offices. Picture: PA

Scottish Olympic legend Chris Hoy and wife open up about 'frightening' premature birth of son

Health

It is 100 per cent legal and, its makers insist, is a healthy and relaxing Christmas Day dessert.

Christmas pudding infused with cannabis enters the festive market

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Edinburgh World Heritage demands scaling back of Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens

People 2

The tiny and rare Scottish primrose. Picture: RBGE

Rare native plants and mosses to yield DNA fingerprints

Environment

The Lib Dems said they will plant 60 million trees every year.

Jo Swinson insists pledge to plant 60 million trees a year if Lib Dems win is realistic

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The proposed deposit return scheme could see an extra 140,000 cans and bottles recycled each day in Scotland. Picture: Philip Toscano

Wholesale chief pushes Holyrood on deposit return scheme

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Elderly man robbed after woman posing as charity worker hugged him

Crime

Prince Andrew stated twice his relationship with Mr Epstein, who died in jail while facing sex trafficking charges, had some "seriously beneficial outcomes". Picture: BBC

Prince Andrew's attempts to defend his reputation branded 'disastrous'

People 1

It is 100 per cent legal and, its makers insist, is a healthy and relaxing Christmas Day dessert.

Christmas pudding infused with cannabis enters the festive market

News

Scotland's desire for independence is "unstoppable" and must not be blocked by the next Prime Minister, the SNP's Ian Blackford has said.

Ian Blackford: 'Our country's desire for Scottish independence is unstoppable'

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The Call The Midwife star contrasted "hostility" towards Meghan with praise for another "unconventional" woman, award-winning actress and playwright, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Actress Helen George slams other women for 'tearing down' Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

People

World More World >>

To the ends of the earth: Scots brothers who ushered in era of global flight

Heritage

Dr Jonathan Taylor has been studying the hearts of zebrafish embryos. Picture: Getty

Secrets of a zebrafish’s heart shown in new image

Health

High tide in Venice peaked at five feet above sea level which prompted the mayor to close St Mark's Square. Picture: Getty

Rush to protect manuscripts and art treasures as new tidal surge hits Venice

World

Chris kneels on his board before revealing the ring to Lauren.

Man proposes while surfing but loses engagement ring in the sea

People

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Bill Barr, businessman who transformed small family firm into an industrial giant

Obituaries

(Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Frank Dobson

Obituaries

Jennifer Hamilton, in paper, 13/11/2019

Obituary: Jennifer Hamilton, Church of Scotland Depute Solicitor and Girl Guide leader

Obituaries

Obituary: Iain MacLaren, distinguished Scottish surgeon, author, piper and public speaker

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John Furlong with Prince Charles

Obituary: John Furlong, hotelier and jazz enthusiast

Obituaries