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Theresa May faces leadership challenge from Conservative MPs

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Nicola Sturgeon with Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street last month. The First Minister has criticised Tory MPs for forcing a leadership contest at a time of wider uncertainty caused by Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon criticises ‘self-centred’ Tories over leadership contest

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Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie. Picture: PA Wire

Budget talks collapse over Scottish independence row

Politics

Amanda Cox'''died shortly after being found in ERI

New mum ‘bleeds to death after getting lost in Edinburgh hospital’

News

Teen girl who died on Calton Hill named as family issue statement

News

Glasgow’s ‘Film City’ to mount bid to run new Leith Docks studio

Film

Strasbourg shooting: French police launch manhunt for suspected gunman

World

Derek Mackay promises to transform public services in draft budget

Politics

Scots in poor areas are more likely to die early than those in wealthy neighbourhoods

Demand for action as health gap between rich and poor widens

Politics

Brexit exposes failings of UK’s political elite – Paris Gourtsoyannis
Paris Gourtsoyannis

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Prime Minister Theresa May

Theresa May: I will fight leadership challenge "with everything I've got"

Politics

Growing numbers of her MPs are said to be ready to trigger a leadership contest against Mrs May

Theresa May faces leadership challenge from Conservative MPs

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon with Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street last month. The First Minister has criticised Tory MPs for forcing a leadership contest at a time of wider uncertainty caused by Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon criticises ‘self-centred’ Tories over leadership contest

Politics

Opposition MPs put pressure on Jeremy Corbyn to call a vote of no-confidence in the government

SNP-Labour talks cancelled in growing row over no-confidence vote

Politics

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Jeremy Corbyn of stalling on vote to topple PM

Politics

Theresa May called off a vote in the Commons on her Brexit deal because the Government was certain to lose

Brexit: Theresa May visits EU to seek new assurances on deal

Politics

Armed police following an incident outside the Palace of Westminster

Man arrested by armed police outside Houses of Parliament

UK

Unemployment in Scotland falls while rising UK-wide

News

Derek Mackay promises to transform public services in draft budget

Politics

Scottish culture ‘put at risk’ by fees for music lessons, industry warns

Music

Demand for action as health gap between rich and poor widens

Politics

Transport More Transport >>

Police issue CCTV images after train conductor attacked at Edinburgh Gateway station

News

There has been a modest rise in the number of passengers using Barry Links railway station in Angus

Scotland’s least used railway station sees passenger numbers double

Transport

John McKee, director of Hanover Healthfoods, relies on senior employee Rachel Bell to open the shop at 9:30am every day, which also acts as a parcel drop-off point.

Scottish shop owner ‘won’t hire staff who rely on ScotRail’

Transport

The ScotRail video shows travellers how to lean out of the window and pull down the door handle on the 40-year-old trains.

Passengers baffled by old train doors reintroduced by ScotRail

Transport

Video: Glasgow motorist tells cyclist he can drive safely while on his phone - then crashes

Transport

If you walk to the shops you may spend six times more than if you drive

Transport

Edinburgh-Tweedbank trains cancelled amid ScotRail staff shortages

Transport

Scotland weather: Gale-force 80mph winds batter Scotland today

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Education More Education >>

The island of Tiree. Picture: Jane Barlow

Oban head teacher to fly to island for second role

Education

Campaigners are concerned the music scene may be dominated by the affluent.

Scottish culture ‘put at risk’ by fees for music lessons, industry warns

Music

The capital of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is Colombo, above, not Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings era. Picture: Getty

Why Google is no substitute for good general knowledge – Cameron Wyllie

Opinion

Girlguiding Scotland and Women 50:50 have joined forces this year to launch a campaign, Citizen Girl, to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in politics

In world where men stare at seven-year-olds, girls are fighting back – Denise Spence

Opinion

Nearly a third of children do not reach the required level for literacy by the end of primary school, figures show. Picture: PA Wire

Three in every ten pupils not at required literacy level

Education

Johan Milne has blasted the bus firm for the state of their ageing fleet.

West Lothian school bus has ‘mouldy windows, a leaky roof and seats held together by tape’

Education

Lauren Brown, Project Manager, Developing the Young Workforce, West Lothian

Lauren Brown: You’re hired! An apprenticeship can be just as good as uni

Opinion

Teachers ‘lack training’ to help pupils with mental health problems

Health

School just converted my daughter to Christianity – Jane Bradley

Opinion

UK teen inspired by Columbine massacre jailed for bomb threats

News

Scottish schools and hospitals ‘obliged’ to provide vegan food, MSPs told

Education

Environment More Environment >>

Ivan McKee welcomed the funding

Scotland’s Smart Cities campaign wins £15m European funding boost

Tech

Edinburgh has been named the best city in the world to live

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

Calum Duncan Head of Conservation Scotland, Marine Conservation Society Convener, Scottish Environment LINK's Marine Group

Calum Duncan: Life on the ocean wave needs to be protected now for future generations

Opinion

Whitesands in Dumfries experiences regular flooding ' but such events could be come more frequent as sea levels rise if more action is not taken over carbon emissions, where local organisations are taking a lead

Graeme Dickson: The fight against global warming is everyone’s – and you can make a change

Opinion

Concerns over discarded Santa costumes after Glasgow fun run

News

Ivan McKee: Seize the initiative in climate change battle

Opinion

Scottish wildcats: We must try to save ‘Highland tiger’ – Jonny Hughes

Opinion

Cars in India could be powered by waste from Scotch whisky distilling

Environment

Health More Health >>

Amanda Cox'''died shortly after being found in ERI

New mum ‘bleeds to death after getting lost in Edinburgh hospital’

News

Edinburgh has been named the best city in the world to live

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

A KFC advert on an Edinburgh bus stop.

Fast food adverts could be banned on Edinburgh’s bus and tram stops

News

Decision leads to calls for Perjeta to be rolled out to those with incurable illness

Sought-after breast cancer drug approved for Scottish use

News

Gerald and Vera Weisfeld with their family at Bothwell Castle Care Home. Picture: Martin Shields

Weisfeld moves in as first resident at luxury Bothwell Castle Care Home

Health

Premature death four times more likely in deprived parts of Scotland

News

Norrie Garret.

Scottish RAF veteran with sight loss spending Christmas alone after wife died

News

Teachers ‘lack training’ to help pupils with mental health problems

Health

Better care for stillbirth parents needed say charities

News

Girl, 3, left with horrific chemical burns and scars from henna tattoo

News

Edinburgh baby dies of meningitis 24 hours after being sent home from Sick Kids

News

UK More UK >>

Prime Minister Theresa May

Theresa May: I will fight leadership challenge "with everything I've got"

Politics

Growing numbers of her MPs are said to be ready to trigger a leadership contest against Mrs May

Theresa May faces leadership challenge from Conservative MPs

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon with Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street last month. The First Minister has criticised Tory MPs for forcing a leadership contest at a time of wider uncertainty caused by Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon criticises ‘self-centred’ Tories over leadership contest

Politics

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon accuses Jeremy Corbyn of stalling on vote to topple PM

Politics

Brexit: Theresa May visits EU to seek new assurances on deal

Politics

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

Man arrested by armed police outside Houses of Parliament

UK

WW2 veteran loses court battle to be allowed to die at home

News

Opinion More Opinion >>

People rightly feel more empowered now to complain about that unsolicited cuddle at the Christmas party, says Duffy. Picture: Contributed.

Jim Duffy comment: Mistletoe #MeToo moment can ruin Christmas

Opinion

Sawyer, a collaborative robot which works alongside people to reduce safety risks, practices at CSIC's Innovation Factory. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Comment: Construction can build on joint venture working

Opinion

Calum Duncan Head of Conservation Scotland, Marine Conservation Society Convener, Scottish Environment LINK's Marine Group

Calum Duncan: Life on the ocean wave needs to be protected now for future generations

Opinion

Whitesands in Dumfries experiences regular flooding ' but such events could be come more frequent as sea levels rise if more action is not taken over carbon emissions, where local organisations are taking a lead

Graeme Dickson: The fight against global warming is everyone’s – and you can make a change

Opinion

The capital of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is Colombo, above, not Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings era. Picture: Getty

Why Google is no substitute for good general knowledge – Cameron Wyllie

Opinion

A scene from Avengers: Infinity War, which was shot at the former Pelamis wave-power building (Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios via AP)

Major Scottish film studio would realise 80-year dream – Brian Ferguson

Opinion

A pro-Brexit demonstration outside parliament (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Brexit chaos could snuff out signs that austerity is finally ending – leader comment

Opinion

In world where men stare at seven-year-olds, girls are fighting back – Denise Spence

Opinion

Scottish Budget must help business cope with Brexit – Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Opinion

Ivan McKee: Seize the initiative in climate change battle

Opinion

Scottish wildcats: We must try to save ‘Highland tiger’ – Jonny Hughes

Opinion

World More World >>

Edinburgh has been named the best city in the world to live

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

Get up close and personal with the animals

Discover lions, elephants and rhino in amazing Kruger safari

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The scene in Strasbourhg. Picture: AFP/Getty

Strasbourg shooting: French police launch manhunt for suspected gunman

World

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker

Brexit: No renegotiation, EU Commission chief tells Theresa May

Politics

Cars in India could be powered by waste from Scotch whisky distilling

Environment

Grace Millane: New Zealand PM issues apology to family of British backpacker

News

Insight: Clearing the West Bank of bombs for baptisms

World

Devastated brother of Grace Millane pays tribute after backpacker’s body found

News

Odd More Odd >>

Mother-of-nine Donna Newby with the remains of her property which was dumped in garden in front of her flat when she came home to find she had been evicted. Picture: SWNS

Edinburgh landlord who dumped family’s belongings in garden wins £1250 on Judge Rinder show

Odd

Jack Makepeace, 24 who has constructed a Christmas castle around his desk. Picture: SWNS

Christmas mad office worker has country’s most festive workplace

News

The guests reacting to 'Dan.' Picture: BBC

‘Dan from Edinburgh’ stuns BBC Saturday Kitchen phone-in with c-word

Odd

Jordi Casamitjana talking at an animal welfare protest in 2016. Picture: YouTube

Tribunal to decide if veganism is religious belief

Lifestyle

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Whitesands in Dumfries experiences regular flooding ' but such events could be come more frequent as sea levels rise if more action is not taken over carbon emissions, where local organisations are taking a lead

Graeme Dickson: The fight against global warming is everyone’s – and you can make a change

Opinion

Lauren Brown, Project Manager, Developing the Young Workforce, West Lothian

Lauren Brown: You’re hired! An apprenticeship can be just as good as uni

Opinion

The Scottish Braille Press employs 103 people ' but there are may obstacles for blind and partially-sighted people in finding a job, even though companies can benefit from support to employ them

Companies should open their eyes to the benefits of employing disabled

Opinion

Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Mike Mannings has died at the age of 90

Obituary: Michael John Mannings, architect and civil servant, who hobnobbed with Margaret Thatcher and the Queen

Obituaries

Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks has died at the age of 63. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Obituary: Pete Shelley, influential songwriter who brought melody to punk rock

Obituaries

Lyudmila Alexeyev has died at the age of 91. Picture: AFP/Getty

Obituary: Lyudmila Alexeyeva, prominent human rights campaigner in Russia

Obituaries

Obituary: Carol Rhodes, Scottish artist whose ambiguous paintings speak of man’s desire to govern the land

Obituaries

Celebrity More Celebrity >>

I’m A Celebrity: Harry Redknapp crowned King of the Jungle

Celebrity

Nick Knowles.

I’m A Celebrity: ‘Nick Knowles had secret blazing rows in jungle’

Celebrity

Dua Lipa performs onstage in New York City. Picture: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Mastercard

British singer Dua Lipa gets two Grammy Award nominations

Celebrity

Fiona Bruce will become the new Question Time presenter. Picture: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

Fiona Bruce unveiled as new BBC Question Time presenter

Politics

Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones

New Game of Thrones teaser trailer released for season eight

Celebrity