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Boris Johnson left unscathed by Tory leadership debate as lead grows

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon to demand immigration, tax powers to head off independence

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Ruth Davidson. Picture: PA

Tory members' poll 'an utter disaster for Ruth Davidson'

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Events have been held in Princes Street Gardens to herald the new year in Edinburgh since 1993.

Review ordered into future of Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay events

Arts and culture

Nicola Sturgeon: New Tory PM 'will cause 18 years damage in 18 weeks'

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Rory Stewart still in race to become PM as Boris Johnson stretches lead

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Poll: Majority of Tory members would accept Scottish independence as price of Brexit

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Partick Thistle launches "inclusive" new away top featuring LGBT rainbow stripe

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Conservative party leadership contender Rory Stewart speaking at a vote rally at the Underbelly Festival Garden on the Southbank in London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday June 17, 2019. See PA story POLITICS Tories. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Support grows for Rory Stewart ahead of Boris Johnson showdown

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Police sealed the hotel off following the attack. Picture: TSPL

Thug found guilty of "frenzied" murder bid at Edinburgh hotel

Crime

Transport More Transport >>

10 per cent cycling target 'unlikely to be met', ministers concede

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The new 150 million fleet features double beds, ensuite showers and a new Club Car. Picture: Caledonian Sleeper

Caledonian Sleeper delays all down to manufacturer Caf - Michael Matheson

Transport

Climate change activists during Monday's march down the Royal Mile.

Extinction Rebellion activist arrested after 'human chain' formed outside Scottish Parliament

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Police had to cut protesters free yesterday.

Edinburgh commuters face week of chaos as Extinction Rebellion plan further protests

Environment 6

The smoke. Picture: Holly_Rumble

Glasgow Queen Street station evacuated after smoke seen pouring from train

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Crime More Crime >>

Thug found guilty of "frenzied" murder bid at Edinburgh hotel

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Paul Smith.

Funeral date set for Balerno man killed after stabbing near Edinburgh Castle

Crime

The graffiti at Jacob's Ladder.

Undercover cops and CCTV deployed to catch Calton Hill graffiti yobs

Crime

School pupil claims he was shot in the neck.

Scottish mother issues warning after son hit in neck with pellet gun by laughing men in white van

Crime

Weather More Weather >>

Scotland's weather: Warning of 'treacherous' conditions amid flooding and torrential rain

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Flood warnings.

Scots warned to prepare for flooding

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Heavy rain is set to hit Scotland over the next few days, with flood alerts in place.

Flood alerts issued across Scotland as heavy rain hits

Weather

Amber flood warning issued for Falkirk district

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Horses and riders take a break at the Haining.

Junior rideout was no washout

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Scottish News More Scottish News >>

Review ordered into future of Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay events

Arts and culture 3

Police sealed the hotel off following the attack. Picture: TSPL

Thug found guilty of "frenzied" murder bid at Edinburgh hotel

Crime 1

Work will soon start on the surfing centre by Ratho.

'World class' surf park near Edinburgh to open within 2 years

People

Connor Savage from Midlothian, jetted off across the Atlantic to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day

Midlothian boy flys to US for war hero dad who died before they met

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Politics More Politics >>

SPFL accused of 'gagging' Scottish Government on sectarianism at football

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Boris Johnson is favourite to replace Theresa May as Tory leader

10 Boris Johnson observations on Scotland

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Many Tory party members would accept Scottish independence if it led to Brexit, a poll has found

Poll: Majority of Tory members would accept Scottish independence as price of Brexit

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Ireland's abortion referendum took place following a citizens' assembly on this and other issues (Picture: Haydn West/PA)

Scottish democracy takes step towards 'gold standard' – Willie Sullivan

Columnists 21

Ruth Davidson said the Tories must rule out any electoral pact with the Brexit party

Ruth Davidson: Brexit party pact would be 'admission the Tories are dead'

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Opinion More Opinion >>

Scottish democracy takes step towards 'gold standard' – Willie Sullivan

Columnists 21

Boris Johnson faces the press pack as he leaves his home in south London. Picture: SWNS

‘Piccaninnies’, ‘bum boys’ and ‘tartan dwarves’: Boris Johnson unfit for high office – Angus Robertson

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An oil tanker ablaze in the Hormuz strait. Picture: AP

Hormuz ship attacks must not lead to war – Angus Robertson

Columnists 8

Diners enjoy the street food on offer at The Pitt. Picture: Greg Macvean

Scotland’s best street food was a revelation – Angus Robertson

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People More People >>

Review ordered into future of Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay events

Arts and culture 3

Work will soon start on the surfing centre by Ratho.

'World class' surf park near Edinburgh to open within 2 years

People

Connor Savage from Midlothian, jetted off across the Atlantic to Washington D.C. for Memorial Day

Midlothian boy flys to US for war hero dad who died before they met

People

Outlander scene at Beecraigs Country Park

Locations across the Lothians star in updated Outlander map

People

Paul Smith.

Funeral date set for Balerno man killed after stabbing near Edinburgh Castle

Crime

Environment More Environment >>

Review ordered into future of Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay events

Arts and culture 3

Climate change activists during Monday's march down the Royal Mile.

Extinction Rebellion activist arrested after 'human chain' formed outside Scottish Parliament

Environment 12

Extinction Rebellion protesters block Lothian Road, Edinburgh.

Arrests as Extinction Rebellion protesters block Edinburgh streets

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Police had to cut protesters free yesterday.

Edinburgh commuters face week of chaos as Extinction Rebellion plan further protests

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UK News More UK News >>

10 Boris Johnson observations on Scotland

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NHS Highland

NHS Highland "deeply" regrets publishing private emails HIV patients

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The remaining five candidates for the Tory leadership debate during tonight's live TV event on the BBC. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire

Boris Johnson left unscathed by Tory leadership debate as lead grows

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The incident has been investigated.

Primary school unwittingly hired child murderer as classroom assistant

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Anyone who thinks the NHS will get an extra �350 million a week as a result of Brexit may be disappointed (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

The vital lesson from Alyn Smith’s apology to Brexit Party – leader comment

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World More World >>

Hormuz ship attacks must not lead to war – Angus Robertson

Columnists 8

The studied analysed the language people use online.

Language used in Facebook posts could help spot health problems

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The former president of Egypt has collapsed, state TV says.

Ousted Egyptian president dies in court, reports state TV

World

Railroad heiress Gloria Vanderbilt poses for a photograph. Vanderbilt, the intrepid heiress, artist and romantic who began her extraordinary life as the "poor little rich girl" of the Great Depression, survived family tragedy and multiple marriages and reigned during the 1970s and '80s as a designer jeans pioneer, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at the age of 95. (AP Photo, File)

Fashion icon and jeans pioneer Gloria Vanderbilt dies aged 95

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Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Obituary: Franco Zeffirelli, acclaimed Italian movie director who was steeped in theatre and opera

Obituaries

Former Scotland goalkeeper Lawrie Leslie has died at the age of 84

Obituary: Lawrie Leslie, former Scotland goalkeeper who famously missed 9-3 drubbing by England

Obituaries

John Dean Gunther has died at the age of 93. Picture: AP

Obituary: John Dean Gunther, diplomat and ambassador haunted by the fall of Phnom Penh to the Khmer Rouge

Obituaries

Lee Hee-ho has died at the age of 97. Picture: AP

Obituary: Lee Hee-ho, feminist activist who also fought for democracy in South Korea

Obituaries

Angela Wrapson with her husband George Kerevan on election night in 2015

Obituary: Angela Wrapson, arts consultant, curator, teacher, former chair of Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Obituaries