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Leif Larsen - known as "Shetlands Larsen" - the most famous Norweigian sailor who operated the Shetland Bus escape route during the war - is pictured here (left) with comrades Severin Roald and Mickey Fiveldal, who helped to run soliders, spies and supplies between Scotland and Nazi-occupied Norway during World War Two. Their lifesaving voyages across the North Sea are due to be recreated as part of the 80th anniversary of VE Day next month. PIC: Sunnmøre museum.

VE Day: Flotilla to cross North Sea in honour of 'Shetland Bus' heroes

Dachshunds may seem somewhat comical but they were bred to be hunters (Picture: Scott Barbour)

When dogs return to nature – just how domesticated are they really? Jacqueline Boyd

Climate Change and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband speaks at the Future of Energy Security Summit, hosted by the International Energy Agency and UK Government in London (Picture: Justin Tallis)

Net-zero firms are growing nine times faster than the rest Chris Skidmore

Vladimir Putin's regime has banned Alistair Carmichael MP from entering Russia (Picture: Alexey Danichev/pool)

I've just been barred from Russia. Farage's ban must have been mislaid Alistair Carmichael

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Susan Smith, left, and Marion Calder, directors of For Women Scotland, cheer as they leave the Supreme Court in London following the landmark ruling against the Scottish Government

Why political mainstream has switched sides for good in trans debate Paul Wilson

The Trump administration has been interfering in UK affairs in a way that suggests our 'special relationship' with the US is over (Picture: Andrew Harnik)

Why UK needs to stand up to Trump – not fund his tax cuts Henry McLeish

Just like Teddy, young growing bodies and minds need their sleep (Picture: Tim Graham)

Scientists have made telling intervention in parent-child bedtime wars Scotsman comment

Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman has not apologised for her unjustified attack on the Supreme Court following its ruling about the definition of the word 'woman' (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

MSP's attack on Supreme Court was straight out of Trump's playbook Scotsman comment

Handout photo provided by The Vatican of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, lying in a wooden coffin dressed in red, with rosary beads draped across his hands

Prince of Wales and Prime Minister to attend funeral of Pope Francis

Presenter Gary Lineker, who has said he thinks the BBC wanted him to leave Match Of The Day. Picture : Ben Whitley/PA Wire

Gary Linker on BBC 'damage', leaving Match of the Day and regrets

World

Glasgow could pause taking in asylum seekers. Credit: Getty Images

Exclusive Glasgow Council warned people will sleep on streets if asylum paused

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 23: The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Basilica St Peter on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. On the third day since the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, his body is transferred from the Chapel of Santa Marta to the Basilica St Peter. He will lie in state in a simple wooden coffin until his funeral, which will be held on Saturday, 26th April 2025. (Photo by Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

The surprise Scottish figure to attend Pope Francis's funeral

Scottish airport told to expect US President Donald Trump to fly in

Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned four Scottish MPs

Scottish MPs on being banned from Russia for 'outright rudeness'

The body of Pope Francis lies inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. Picture: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

Explainer What will happen before and after Pope Francis's funeral

A young Palestinian boy sits amid the debris of a bombed building in Gaza City in March (Picture: Omar Al-Qattaa)

Why Israel must let food and medicine into Gaza for its own sake Ian Johnston

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Weather

The historic harbour suffered significant storm damage. Picture: Fife Free Press

Historic pier reopens after massive £3m appeal to tackle storm damage

Colourful cherry blossom trees along Burnside in Dollar, Clackmannanshire. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS

Edinburgh to be hotter than Istanbul next week as sunshine returns

Politics

Swimmer Duncan Scott has warned about the dangers of closing Scotland's pools (Picture: Zac Goodwin)

Why Scotland must take 'generation can't swim' warning seriously

Swimming is a good way to keep fit, and Scotland needs all the help it can get on that front

Fate of North Sea workers 'hangs in the balance'

Parliamentarians discussed the future of the North Sea on Wednesday

John Swinney reads a book called 'How to Make a Story' during a visit to Edinburgh's Wardie Primary School (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Why book festivals and politicians both do and don't go together

It’s perhaps time for book festivals to consider whether it’s possible to have too many politicians

Swinney urged to 'bring to an end era of divisive gender politics'Alistair Grant
Alistair Grant
Scottish holiday let owners to face tax hikes under new proposals

The Scottish Greens hope their amendments will mean more homes are used to tackle Scotland’s homeles...

We cannot allow voices of homeless people to become white noise

Scotland is living through a period of high housing, food and energy costs, which is pushing some pe...

Transport

ScotRail has suspended all of its services on Friday due to weather warnings from Storm Eowyn. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Man hunted after using sexually-explicit language at girl on train

The Scottish Government had pledged to reduce car use by 20 per cent by 2030.

Scottish Government says it 'needs to drop' car reduction target

Major Scottish airport announces 'comprehensive transformation'

The brand new bridge over the Loth Burn on the John o' Groats Trail

Walking route along NC500 gets biggest development yet

Education

Old College at the University of Edinburgh

University funding model criticised after 350 job losses at Edinburgh

Gareth Baird, Chairman, Merchiston Castle School

New day offering added at Edinburgh boys' school

University of Edinburgh AI enhanced Accelerator Programme

Applications open for this year’s University of Edinburgh AI enhanced Accelerato...

Hawick library is one the list of potential closures

Consultants advise closing libraries and axing 50 jobs in this area

Environment

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Appeal after bird of prey found shot in the Highlands

SNP ministers 'failing to make progress on cutting emissions' says watchdog

Orkney’s curlew population back on the rise, figures show

Health

Fertility rate is predicted to fall 24% below replacement rate by 2045

Experts call for better fertility education as study reveals fertility knowledge...

DJ Matt Edmondson

Youngsters delay toilet trips until they are sure they can't be heard

The supermarket chain’s new online pharmacy has taken off this year

Morrisons’ online clinic can give women more control over their health

DIRTEA's award-winning mushroom coffee

Ditch the jitters – coffee alternative gives focus without the crash

Crime

The attack happened in the Pettycur Road area of Kinghorn (Pic: Google Maps)

Kinghorn attack: more arrests as police step up investigation

Jodie Forster was infamously a victim of stalking when she was a child actor (Picture: Michael Tran)

There's a reason why stalking has been called 'murder in slow motion' Karyn McCluskey

Police are investigating a rape case

Man arrested over serious sexual assault in city flat

The Mercat Cross statue on Dunfermline High Street was damaged

Police hunt vandals after 'very old' statue snapped in half

Two men assaulted the cyclist and took his electric bike

Men attack cyclist and steal his electric bike in 'terrifying ordeal'

When it comes to TV formats, copyright law exists in a grey area, says Euan Duncan

Protecting copyright in television is no game

Future Scotland

Energy Mutual's Kyle Smith and Sam Gray.

Scottish energy transition pioneer wins big in Shell LiveWire global competition

“Energy Mutual is a prime example of the real impact Shell LiveWire can make on a business with true ambition to play its part in energy transition”

Scott Reid

Keychron's new keyboards are pricey, but among the best on the market

We test two high-end Keychron keyboards - the K5 Max and the Q6 Max

Orbex has seen it internship applications skyrocket. Picture by Michal Wachucik/Abermedia

Rocket firm leading Scotland’s space race sees internship applications hit 2,000

The Jackery Explorer 240 V2 is the most compact AC power station in the range

Jackery Explorer 240 V2: compact power station just £159 in rare deal

Robert Begbie, chief executive of NatWest’s commercial and institutional franchise, pictured in the Edinburgh accelerator hub.

NatWest to support 10,000 more entrepreneurs as accelerator network expands

Obituaries

Robin Salvesen was a member of The Royal Company of Archers and a ‘Pillar of Leith’

Obituaries: Robin Salvesen, senior exececutive at family firm Christian Salvesen

Obituary: Pope Francis, humble pontiff who won the hearts of millions

Bill Chisholm retired at 60 but continued covering the Borders on his blog

Scotsman Obituaries: Bill Chisholm, journalist who served Borders communities

Geordie McIntyre was inducted, along with with Alison, into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame in 2018 (Picture: Allan McMillan)

Obituaries: Geordie McIntyre, folk singer, song collector and songwriter

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Research of 2,000 females found 79 per cent like to make sure they are adequately prepared before the deed

A third of women shy away from sex – if they have hairy legs

The Thursday Murder Club first look

Netflix drops first look at The Thursday Murder Club film

Celebrity Big Brother cast

ITV confirms date of Celebrity Big Brother final

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