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Holyrood finance watchdogs, including SNP MSPs, have expressed “significant concerns” over the lack of detailed costs for the National Care Service in a blow to the Scottish Government’s flagship plans.

Health 'Significant concerns' over National Care Service

The Crisis homelessness charity said it was being contacted by a growing number of families seeking help. Picture: John Devlin

People Homelessness charity warns of worrying spike in people sleeping in cars

National Scotland's 1921 census: Unrest, women's rights and a one-hour-old baby

What's On Appeal launched to secure future of newspaper treasure trove

Politics Ministers attacked for 'rebadging not reforming' embattled and scrapped SQA

Heritage Lost medieval church found in Westminster Abbey grounds

What's On Tributes paid to rock n roll icon Christine McVie following her death

Politics Matt Hancock reveals amount he was paid to appear on Celebrity SAS show

cut through the noise

Politics New poll suggests Yes four points ahead after Supreme Court indyref ruling

Columnists Why migration and the NHS are crucial to UK's economic growth – John McLaren

People Royal aide quits after black guest at Palace asked where she really came from

Coronavirus

National When will US borders open to UK travellers?

Coronavirus Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?

Coronavirus Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland

Transport

Columnists Signs of hope for an end to RMT dispute - but the railways are unpredictable

Transport New pick-up and drop-off zone at Edinburgh Airport to benefit passengers

Transport Police appeal after two people die in crash on A9 in Caithness

Transport Mick Lynch says UK Government has shown ‘lack of urgency’ over rail strikes

Heritage Scotland’s largest-ever foreign enterprise: Huge paddle steamer fleet in Burma

Transport Two pensioners die after Borders crash

Transport Edinburgh-Fife rail line festive closure shelved after passenger dissatisfaction

Crime

Business Heriot-Watt project aims to equip prisoners with entrepreneurial skills

Crime Conversations With A Killer: Who was John Wayne Gacy and what did he do?

Crime Teenager who killed stranger in random birthday attack locked up

Columnists Criminal law is a rewarding career but there are growing problems in our courts

Weather

Weather When does Winter start UK 2022 and when is the shortest day of the year?

Weather Scotland on course to record its hottest autumn ever

Weather Heavy rain forecast as weather warning issued for parts of Scotland

Environment Climate sceptics should ‘think again’ after extreme weather, says council leader

Politics

Columnists NHS and UK economy are being harmed by rising poverty – Scotsman comment

Columnists Disposable vapes are causing tidal wave of plastic pollution – Dr Richard Dixon

Columnists Two-tier health service must not be allowed to happen – Dr Iain Kennedy

Columnists Kenny MacAskill: Sturgeon's mistakes have led SNP astray. Party members must act

Health World Aids Day: Ending the stigma and transmission of HIV

Politics Nicola Sturgeon's spokesman backed by First Minister over 'election denial' row

Politics PMQs: Sunak attacked over handing levelling-up grant to his former school

Opinion

Columnists Fashion magazines are best read in language you don't understand – Laura Waddell

Columnists Landmark anniversary for Scots Trad Music Awards will reflect vibrant scene

Letters Readers' Letters: Sort mess out, then talk about Independence​​​​​​​

Columnists Building of Year and King's Grand Design point way to more sustainable future

Columnists Understanding we’re not alone at times of struggle is a comfort and a leveller

People

People UK's 10 happiest places to live - including three in Scotland

Rugby Union Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

Rugby Union Doddie Weir: Memorial service details announced with request to wear tartan

Lifestyle Google Doodle celebrates game cartridge inventor Jerry Lawson

People Stunning four-bed home beneath Forth Bridge on sale for nearly £1m

People Galashiels is UK's second happiest place - survey

People The 13 most popular breeds of dog in the UK

Obituaries

People Obituaries: Wilko Johnson, musician who went from Dr Feelgood to Game of Thrones

People Scotsman Obituaries: David Reith, NHS administrator with a taste for adventure

People Scotsman Obituaries: Sir David Butler, father of modern election science

Environment

Environment Trunk calls: Diverse forests and native trees key to climate change resilience

Business Scots mass-ownership firm to attract ‘citizen rewilders’ to tackle biodiversity

What's On Transformation of former tip wins Scotland’s ‘Building of the Year’ prize

Politics Turkey 'may be scarcer' this Christmas amid unprecedented bird flu outbreak

Environment Avian flu: Wild bird death toll rises as bodies pile up in Moray

Environment Why tackling nature and climate crises should be top goal in national parks

Columnists The future of Scottish agriculture is under severe threat – Jonnie Hall

UK News

Columnists 80 years after Beveridge report, our own 'revolutionary moment' feels far off

Columnists Ukrainians remain resolute in war against Putin and so must we – Steve Cardownie

Columnists Sturgeon's mis-leadership is no way to build a new nation – Murdo Fraser

Columnists Are you well? How to use kindness to defeat ‘age of meanness’ – Joe Goldblatt

National The Scotsman Daily Bulletin

Columnists After COP27, all signs point to world blowing past the 1.5C global warming limit

World

Football Wales defend decision to allow Neco Williams to play on after head injury

World US Oath Keepers militia leader found guilty over violent plot linked to Donald T...

World UK summons Chinese ambassador over beating of BBC journalist in Shanghai

Columnists A blank piece of paper can make an eloquent plea for a basic human right

Environment 10 pictures as world's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii

Politics Iran v USA: Flag row, warships and political tensions mar tense press conference

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