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Army to drive ambulances from Saturday with taxis for some non-emergencies
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Private pupils given easier ride than state school pupils during 2021 exams
Education

Sturgeon confirms nightclub definition as rules revealed for vaccine passports
Politics

Woman who died after a collision with a police vehicle in Motherwell named
People

Health Secretary apologises after announcement pre-empted in media
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Mother was told child’s hospital-acquired infection ‘had come from the drains’
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Aberdeen man dies in hospital weeks after being hit during police car chase
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US businessman donates £50m to University of Strathclyde
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Johnson refuses to back down on Universal Credit cuts despite 'difficult winter'
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Festival to honour Scottish janitor who went on to become climate change expert
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Products could disappear from supermarkets ‘within days’ over CO2 shortage
National

Coronavirus

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

The 12 Scottish areas where the fewest people are fully vaccinated
Coronavirus

Here's what you need to know about flying to and from the UK
Travel

Transport

Police arrest 14 during Orange Walks in Glasgow
Crime

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Midlothian crash
Crime

Testing of vaccinated travellers labelled 'economic self-harm' by tourism sector
Coronavirus

America opens borders to international travellers
National

Fully-vaccinated UK travellers can visit US from November
Transport

Watch the scenic train journey from Inverness to Edinburgh
Transport

NHS Lothian announce £674, 797 car park at Royal Infirmary
Health

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Mia Hassell, 16, has been reported missing in Perth
Crime

A car has been deliberately set on fire on a street in Airdrie
Crime

Glenrothes stabbing: Two arrested
Crime

Man arrested following theft of Mary Queen of Scots’ gold rosary beads
Heritage

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The hottest places to fly to this October half-term from Edinburgh Airport
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Thunderstorms and flooding forcecast
National

Highest September temperature recorded for more than a century
Weather

Yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for much of Scotland
Weather

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Why Scotland is facing a winter of discontent – Daniel Johnson MSP
Columnists

How Scotland can rise now and be a nation again – Murdo Fraser MSP
Columnists

Flood danger: Scotland's nuclear bases at 'very great' risk
Environment

Trevelyan's about-face on climate change denial deserves praise – Scotsman says
Columnists

Conversion therapy ban would be 'great statement of freedom', MSPs told
Politics

When will Sturgeon give Covid-19 update to MSPs today?
Coronavirus

Labour call for dementia in former footballers to be ‘industrial disease’
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Glasgow's SEC could be transformed by Cop26 summit's legacy – Peter Duthie
Columnists

Send a message of support to staff who are also carers - Sue McLintock
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Readers' letters: Sectarian hatred suits the separation agenda
Letters

Working together will help accelerate housing sector’s transition to net zero - ...
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We, the people, need to step up if we are going to be net zero by 2045 - Catheri...
Columnists

People

Special climate event for people with learning disabilities ahead of COP26
Environment

Scran and Scallie 'among UK’s best gastropubs'
People

Muriel Gray to step down as GSA chairwoman
People

Underbelly reveals Christmas festival expansion plans for Princes Street Gardens
What's On

Why is Louise Minchin leaving BBC Breakfast and who could replace her?
What's On

Obituary: Sir Clive Sinclair, inventor and home computing pioneer behind the ZX ...
People

Cancer teen 'living life to max' on wonder drug makes plea for kinder treatments
People

Obituaries

Obituary: Mary Dudgeon MBE, farmer, Festival Fringe pioneer and founder of the T...
People

Obituaries: Roy Davidson MBE, adopted Scot with lifelong dedication to Scouting
People

Scotsman Obituaries: Bryan Longmore, Scottish solicitor and Papal Knight
People

Environment

Everything you need to know about 'failed' Midlothian company People's Energy
Consumer

Which energy companies have gone bust due to UK gas shortages?
Consumer

Will Greta Thunberg be at COP26? What climate activist said about the event
Environment

Rich countries must help poor countries tackle climate change – Scotsman says
Columnists

What caused the Canary Islands volcanic eruption and where is it?
World

Hydrogen and carbon-capture vital to transition to green economy– Paul McLennan
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Johnson 'frustrated' world commitments to climate crisis 'nowhere near enough'
Politics

UK News

Why Andrew Neil and Piers Morgan should be back on the BBC and ITV – Aidan Smith
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UK's new Pacific alliance poses a risk to its European interests – Peter Jackson
Columnists

The doctor will see you now - by teleporting into your home
Health

Covid vaccine passports should be full-blown medical ID cards – Alastair Stewart
Columnists

Nuclear power is a useful tool in fight against climate change – Scotsman says
Columnists

Why are gas prices rising in the UK? What's causing the gas shortage?
Consumer

World

Russia ruled responsible for Litvinenko assassination by European court
World

Russian University shooting: 8 dead and 24 wounded at Perm State University
World

Analysis: Boris Johnson hopes for fairytale of New York to save the world
Politics

Why radical change to our food systems is necessary – Philip Lymbery
Columnists

Revealed: COP26 ‘sustainability’ advisor’s ties to fossil fuel firms
Politics

COP26: Sharma says China has yet to commit to sending delegation
Politics

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Meet the 12 contestants taking part in this year’s Great British Bake Off
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Why buying a real Christmas tree might be harder and cost more this year
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Martin Lewis gives his advice on what customers should do as gas prices soar
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