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Members of the SSTA and NASUWT unions taking part in the first of two days of industrial action across Scotland in their ongoing pay dispute. Picture: John Devlin

Education More strike action announced for secondary schools in January

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn (left) sitting next to deputy leader Mhairi Black (centre) at Prime Minister's Questions. Picture: Jessica Taylor/UK PARLIAMENT/AFP via Getty Images

Politics Mhairi Black pushes Rishi Sunak to give answer on democratic route to indyref2

National Huge taxidermy auction set to be held as country house emptied

Politics Edinburgh Reforms: Hunt seizes on “Brexit freedoms” to overhaul banking rules

Weather Snow causes travel chaos for some with weather alerts in place amid Arctic blast

Politics Downing Street refuses to rule out challenge on Scotland’s gender reform plans

Politics Stephen Flynn planning overhaul of how front bench works as two MPs resign

Education Revealed: The best secondary schools in Scotland 2023

cut through the noise

Transport No major impact forecast at Glasgow Airport despite strikes

Business Santander UK 'very sorry' after watchdog hits bank with £108 million fine

Columnists Joyce McMillan: SNP must rely on practical arguments, not nationalistic rhetoric

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

Transport Edinburgh tram line extensions and Clyde Metro routes in new transport blueprint

Columnists Urgent need to resolve disputes threatening travel disruption – Alastair Dalton

Columnists Feumar gluasad nas luaithe air leasachadh an A9 – Murray MacLeòid

Weather The hilarious names of Scotland's gritters and how to track them

Transport Travel advice issued as 'arctic blast' arrives in UK, with snow and ice forecast

Consumer Glasgow Council urged to back bid for hospitality staff to ‘get home safely’

Transport Airport workers announce pre-Christmas strike dates

Crime

Columnists Alleged coup plot underlines need for supporters of democracy to stand up

Columnists Transgender lobby may call me a bigot, but there's a problem in prison system

World US woman Anne Sacoolas avoids jail over Harry Dunn death crash

Crime Here are 10 Scottish laws you might have broken without even realising

Weather

Christmas Bookies slash White Christmas odds for Edinburgh and Glasgow

Weather Longest weather warning on record for Scotland with more snow forecast

Weather Watch the latest forecast for Scotland amid extended weather warning

Weather In pictures: Arctic blast brings snow and ice across Scotland

Politics

Business Reaction: Charity describes Edinburgh Reforms as 'incredibly dangerous move'

Columnists Unions should beware of repeating mistakes of 1979 Winter of Discontent

Columnists On December 21, Scotland can take big step forward for transgender rights

Columnists Scotland's social security system is based on human rights, dignity and respect

Columnists The plight of the axolotl is an indictment of humanity – Laura Waddell

Columnists We need to look after NHS staff, so they can look after us – Joseph Anderson

Politics Primary pupil who posted about wanting to die 'faces two-year wait for help'

Opinion

Columnists Janet Christie's Mum's the Word - Can Secret Santa swerve present pressure?

Columnists McCall Smith's lifetime achievement award is most deserved – Scotsman comment

Letters Readers' Letters: Sussexes should put money where mouth is on racism

Columnists Metaverse is the next wave of businesss change - Stuart Chalmers

Food and Drink Limited edition whiskies to try this Christmas

People

People Be prepared for poor weather outages

What's On Edinburgh author Alexander McCall Smith gets lifetime achievement award

People Hearts benefactor James Anderson donates $100m to Johns Hopkins university

Film and TV Review: Why Meghan and Harry documentary is a tease

What's On Festivals gets 'stay of execution' as curbs on short-term lets are delayed

People How newspapers reacted to Harry and Meghan Netflix series

People Scotsman Obituaries: Christine McVie, singer songwriter with Fleetwood Mac

Obituaries

People Scotsman Obituaries: Jimmy O'Rourke, Hibs legend who scored 122 goals for club

People Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Karin McPherson, expert in East German literature

People Scotsman Obituaries: Sandy Stephen, Scottish shipbuilder and yachtsman

Environment

Business Cost cited as largest obstacle for UK SMEs on journey to net zero

Environment Turning brownfield land into green spaces for people and nature

Environment How a live-chat app could help young farmers cultivate better mental health

Columnists Anti-nuclear campaigners will fight any Grangemouth reactor plan

Columnists Do robins driven to violence by traffic noise have a message for humans?

Environment Blowing hot and cold: It's chilly now, but the year is set to be warmest yet

People Seal pup rescued after found wandering in town centre

UK News

National Everything you need to know about the Royal Mail strikes in December

Columnists Indy poll shows the need for Sunak to create a positive vision of UK's future

Columnists Alister Jack: Auld Alliance turbocharging UK trade relations with France

Homes and Gardens New builds: A new two-storey penthouse apartment has been released

Columnists As casualties mount, Ukraine needs a winter peace drive – Kenny MacAskill

Columnists Martyn McLaughlin: It's time to have a word about word of the year contests

World

Other Sport WNBA player Brittney Griner released in prison swap

World MSPs join calls for release of Belarusian political prisoner

World Iran executes first prisoner involved in anti-government protests

Politics US trades basketballer Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer in prisoner swap

Columnists Marilyn Monroe film Blonde sounds like shallow guff – Laura Waddell

People Harry says Meghan being an American actress 'clouded' royal family's view of her

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