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Nicola Sturgeon may "accelerate" Scottish independence referendum plan after Boris Johnson victory

Politics

The event was organised by pro-independence group All Under One Banner (AUOB).

Hundreds gather to protest in Glasgow against Boris Johnson's appointment

Politics

Stephen Anderson was beaten and stabbed in October 2018. Picture: Police Scotland

Scottish man helped look for a woman's missing husband - hours after killing him

Crime

Ivanka made the embarrassing gaffe on Twitter. Picture: PA

Ivanka Trump ridiculed for 'United Kingston' Boris Johnson tweet

World

David Mundell branded ‘shameless’ over refusal to quit Johnson cabinet

Politics

Scottish scientists eradicate previously incurable tumours with groundbreaking treatment

Health

Wife describes husband's horrific death after he was given infected blood

Health

Clanlands: Sam Heughan announces new Scottish history podcast with fellow Outlander star Graham McTavish

Entertainment

Boris Johnson has been named the leader of the Conservative party

Boris Johnson named new leader of the Conservative party

Politics

Yer aywis at the coos tail - you're always late. (Picture: Shutterstock)

16 forgotten phrases you'll only know if you're from Scotland

Heritage

Transport More Transport >>

Lothian Buses announces contactless payment will be accepted on all services

Transport

BA took legal action in an attempt to halt the strikes. Picture: PA

British Airways fails to end strike deadlock

Transport

Mr Yousaf said the new body represents a 'great step forward for the accountability and transparency of railway policing in Scotland'.

New body announced to oversee railway policing in Scotland

Transport 1

The incident happened around 6.50pm on Sunday 21st July 2019 on the A883 near to Checkbar Roundabout in Denny.

Man dies in two-car Falkirk crash

Transport

MSP Keith Brown with a map of the A9 dualling project

Travel delay fears over A9 road closure

People 1

Crime More Crime >>

Hearts fan given football ban for singing sectarian songs on train after Scottish Cup final

Crime

Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Hibs fan given football ban after throwing flare onto Tynecastle pitch during Edinburgh derby

Crime

Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Joiner snapped worker's finger on Leith building site after 'finger wrestling challenge'

Crime

The incidents took place at New Calton Burial Ground in June.

Man, 25, charged after racist graffiti scrawled across graves in Edinburgh cemetery

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Scotland set to be hotter than Portugal today

Weather

Thunderstorms are set to strike across the UK tonight (23 Jul)

UK yellow weather warning: Thunderstorms and scorching 35C temperatures forecast

Weather

A warning has been issued. Picture: JPIMedia

Falkirk weather: Thunder and lightning warning

Weather

A warning has been issued. Picture: JPIMedia

Fife weather: Thunder and lightning warning

Weather

Picture: Matt Storey/Facebook

'Tornado' hits Scotland as parts of nation battered by torrential rain

Weather

Scottish News More Scottish News >>

Confidence in crematoriums ‘restored’ after ashes crisis

People

The development sits between Morrison Street and Dalry Road, Picture: Qmile Group

Haymarket gap site plans labelled 'too bland' and lacking sustainable transport vision

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians

Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon may "accelerate" Scottish independence referendum plan after Boris Johnson victory

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Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Hearts fan given football ban for singing sectarian songs on train after Scottish Cup final

Crime

Politics More Politics >>

Nicola Sturgeon may "accelerate" Scottish independence referendum plan after Boris Johnson victory

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The Labour party membership has become more radical in its views under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn

Poll: Four in 10 Labour members support Scottish independence

Politics 6

David Mundell is ready to remain in post as Scottish Secretary

David Mundell branded ‘shameless’ over refusal to quit Johnson cabinet

Politics 17

Boris Johnson has been named the leader of the Conservative party

Boris Johnson named new leader of the Conservative party

Politics 32

Jeremy Hunt (left) and Boris Johnson. Picture: AP

Tory leadership LIVE: Boris Johnson named new Conservative party leader

Politics

Opinion More Opinion >>

Why Boris Johnson's election is a sad day for Britain – Ian Murray MP

Columnists 7

Boris Johnson doesn't have the attention to detail required to make a good prime minister, says Lesley Laird

'Boris Johnson will make a big splash – that the rest of us have to clean up'

Columnists

John F Kennedy's inspirational words still resonate today (Picture: Fabian Bachrach/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Why John F Kennedy’s amazing words should inspire us today – Angus Robertson

Columnists 4

Johnson holds up the kipper at the final hustings of the Conservative leadership campaign at ExCeL London. Picture: 'Dan Kitwood/Getty

Euan McColm: Boris Johnson’s fishy – and even the Tories will smell it soon

Columnists 8

People More People >>

Confidence in crematoriums ‘restored’ after ashes crisis

People

The development sits between Morrison Street and Dalry Road, Picture: Qmile Group

Haymarket gap site plans labelled 'too bland' and lacking sustainable transport vision

Edinburgh, Fife & Lothians

Lewis Capaldi

Chewbacca mask worn by Lewis Capaldi sells for £7,400 in online auction

People

The string of tweets appeared on Sheffield MP Jared O'Mara's Twitter account.

Comms team member 'quits' in series of incendiary tweets from MP’s Twitter account

Politics

Love Island contestant Greg O'Shea temporarily left the villa. Picture: Love Island

Love Island contestant Greg O'Shea leaves the villa after family emergency

People

Environment More Environment >>

Why John F Kennedy’s amazing words should inspire us today – Angus Robertson

Columnists 4

Thunderstorms set to hit Scotland this week.

Hottest July day and thunderstorms heading for Scotland

Health 6

Owners of the famous Old Course Hotel in St Andrews are seeking planning permission for the creation of a luxury rooftop penthouse suite.

World famous Old Course Hotel in St Andrews applies for massive extension

Environment 1

The identity of a group of nine killer whales off Scotland's west coast, encountered during the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust's annual marine research expeditions last year, remains a mystery.

Mystery killer whale pod could be part of previously unknown Scottish population

Environment

UK News More UK News >>

Boris Johnson named new leader of the Conservative party

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Jeremy Hunt (left) and Boris Johnson. Picture: AP

Tory leadership LIVE: Boris Johnson named new Conservative party leader

Politics

Lothian are to roll out contactless payment on all of their services

Lothian Buses announces contactless payment will be accepted on all services

Transport

The string of tweets appeared on Sheffield MP Jared O'Mara's Twitter account.

Comms team member 'quits' in series of incendiary tweets from MP’s Twitter account

Politics

The Mediterranean-style diet has not been widely evaluated.

Nuts, olive oil and fish limit weight gain in pregnancy

Health

World More World >>

Why John F Kennedy’s amazing words should inspire us today – Angus Robertson

Columnists 4

Ivanka made the embarrassing gaffe on Twitter. Picture: PA

Ivanka Trump ridiculed for 'United Kingston' Boris Johnson tweet

World 3

Lesley Judge, Sector Engagement Executive - Tourism, Interface, Board Member, Women in Tourism Scotland.

Lesley Judge: The hi-tech tourist is here – and collaboration pushes all the buttons for a great experience

Business 3

The 65,000-tonne HS Queen Elizabeth is an example of UK military firepower, but cyberwarfare capabilities are increasingly important (Picture: Royal Navy)

UK must find new defence against sinister threat of ‘sombre warfare’ – Ewan Lawson

Columnists

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Robert Morgenthau, New York district attorney who prosecuted many high-profile cases

People

Denys Andrews

Obituary: Denys Andrews CBE, Past President of The Law Society of Scotland

People

Pernell Whitaker after beating Jake Rodriguez to retain his championship title in 1995. Picture: Al Bello/ALLSPORT

Obituary: Pernell Whitaker, who held boxing titles in four separate divisions

People

Andrea Camilleri, left, with actor Luca Zingaretti, who plays Inspector Montalbano, in 2005 Picture: AP

Obituary: Andrea Camilleri, best-selling author who created complex police chief Salvo Montalbano

People

Julie-Ann Macqueen, obit in paper 18/07/2019

Appreciation: Julie-Ann Macqueen, social worker, champion of one-parent families, tireless worker for change

People