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UK ministers set for collision with Holyrood over oil and gas drilling
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ScotRail to restore 160 services from Monday after Covid staff absences fall
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Analysis: Until PM apologises for Savile smear, Tory MPs will have to endorse it
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The Macallan release their oldest single malt whisky
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New row erupts as Scottish ministers announce U-turn over Clyde fishing ban
Environment

Water plan: New green energy scheme at Scottish loch to help keep lights on
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Tayside breast cancer vacancies still unfilled
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Why The Power of the Dog could make history for Netflix at this year's Oscars
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The 'race against time' to document Scotland's banned salmon netters
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Rees-Mogg appointed minister for 'Brexit opportunities' in Cabinet reshuffle
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We are losing staff through disparity in funded childcare, say private nurseries
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When will US borders open to UK travellers?
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Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?
Coronavirus

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

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‘Frightening' no limit to workplace parking levy dismissed as ‘scaremongering’
Transport

Train services reduced by 50% as services cut from pre-pandemic timetable
Transport

38-year-old man struck by car in hit and run
Transport

30-year old victim of fatal road crash named
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‘Loving dad' named as victim of A68 crash
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Edinburgh to Glasgow march calls for end to gambling in football
People

Woman, 21, dies in A9 fatal road crash
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Tories demand apology from Johnson over Savile smear
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School bus crash leaves children hurt and one man seriously injured
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Murder investigation launched after 55-year-old man found dead in Glasgow
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Three men arrested after £120,000 worth of drugs recovered in Glasgow
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Weather warnings as floods, high tides and strong winds set to take hold
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Yellow warnings of snow and ice for weekend across Scotland
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Energy network says all customers' energy restored after storms
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Power due to be restored to 'vast majority' of Scottish homes affected by storms
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How to persuade fossil fuel companies to act on global warming – Scotsman says
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Is it right for public bodies to invest in Facebook? – Martyn McLaughlin
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Why is Scotland's national drink penalised by higher taxes? – Graeme Littlejohn
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How Sturgeon's reputation as a 'smart cookie' is crumbling – Murdo Fraser MSP
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Speaker warns 'words have consequences' after Keir Starmer
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SNP say opponents ‘misrepresenting’ proposal to chop bottom of school doors
Politics

SNP minister and finance secretary Kate Forbes announces pregnancy
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The show's not over for Bojo the Clown, it seems – Scotsman comment
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Retrofitting buildings is the greenest strategy - Martin Jarvie
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Readers' Letters: Government wastes cash as hospitality burns
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Trigger Point star Cal set to take on biggest physical challenge of his life
People

Anton and Erin to dazzle on Edinburgh stage
People

Croatian coin design pulled over copyright claims by Scottish photographer
People

Death of former Celtic 'Quality Street Gang' player David Cattanach
People

Greggs to launch Primark fashion collection
People

Missing hillwalker writes name in snow to help mountain rescue teams
People

Obituaries: Lady Veronica Gibson, arts patron and president of Scottish Opera
People

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Scotsman Obituaries: Ronnie Campbell, Highland crofter and passionate Gael
People

Scotsman Obituaries: David Dick, livestock breeding pioneer and businessman
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Obituaries: Alexander Weatherhead OBE, sportsman, soldier, sailor and solicitor
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Power must be green and affordable to solve climate and energy crises
Environment

Scotland's only polar bear cub pictured opening eyes for first time
Environment

How Scotland's renewable energy revolution is being stifled – Rebecca Foster
Columnists

Scottish Water charges to increase 4.2 per cent amid warning of future rises
Environment

Energy bills could rise again this summer - here's why
Environment

Top five sustainable innovations to watch in 2022
Environment

SEPA still reckoning with impact of cyber attack one year on
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‘Census trans status question is hugely important'
Heritage

Johnson fails leadership test over cost-of-living crisis – Christine Jardine
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We all have the potential to save a life – Karyn McCluskey
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McDermid will not return to Raith Rovers while Goodwillie stays on payroll
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Strewth, they can’t toss this TV show on the barbie – Aidan Smith
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Why Disney's Pam & Tommy should be viewed as fiction – Alastair Stewart
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World leaders in Ukraine talks as Russian invasion fears mount
World

West needs to accept the Taliban rules Afghanistan, says former UK defence chief
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What is Wordle? How to play the hit online word game and why it's so popular
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Children's Mental Health Week: what we can all learn
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