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Theresa May’s mini-tour ends in failure as EU insist Brexit negotiations are over

Politics

Labour MP Dennis Skinner. Picture: Wikimedia Commons/Flickr

Labour’s Dennis Skinner defends calling SNP MP ‘piece of s**t’ in parliament

News

The scene in Strasbourhg. Picture: AFP/Getty

Four dead after shooting at Christmas market in Strasbourg

World

Fishing has become a key Brexit battleground. Picture: AFP/Getty

Tory MSP says SNP risk wrath of fishermen over Brexit

Politics

Three in every ten pupils not at required literacy level

Education

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

Politics

Leo Varadkar: Halting or delaying Brexit will remove no-deal threat

Politics

Concerns over discarded Santa costumes after Glasgow fun run

News

Amanda Cox, left, was reported missing on Monday from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

New mum dies at hospital hours after going missing in pyjamas and slippers

News

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

Politics More 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 has fallen slightly

Unemployment in Scotland falls while rising UK-wide

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker

Brexit: No renegotiation, EU Commission chief tells Theresa May

Politics

A disorderly withdrawal from the European Union remains the biggest threat to jobs, experts have warned

Scottish economy could be rocked by Brexit, forecasters warn

Business

Brexit: SNP joins opposition parties to demand clarification on vote

Politics

Sought-after breast cancer drug approved for Scottish use

News

Labour’s Dennis Skinner defends calling SNP MP ‘piece of s**t’ in parliament

News

Brexit: Theresa May 'to delay Commons vote on deal'

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

News

Education More Education >>

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

Toni Giugliano, policy manager at the Mental Health Foundation Scotland, said it was 'remarkable' that mental health was not a core part of the teacher training curriculum

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

Health

Adult actors perform a Nativity Play, but should schools put on productions involving young children who view anything their teacher tells them as 'Gospel' (Picture: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

School just converted my daughter to Christianity – Jane Bradley

Opinion

This photo was issued by the National Crime Agency of the arrest of 19-year-old George Duke-Cohan. Picture: National Crime Agency/PA Wire

UK teen inspired by Columbine massacre jailed for bomb threats

News

The Scottish Parliament has been petitioned to have vegan food on all public-sector menus from schools and hospitals, to prisons and councils. Picture: John Devlin

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

Education

Jackie Blair: Mainstreaming is always the ideal, but it doesn’t work for all ASN children

Opinion

Revealed: The most significant breakthroughs from Scotland’s universities

Education

John Swinney: Music tuition charges show some councils do not recognise its value

News

Urgent call for blood donors across Scotland to boost Christmas stocks

News

Environment More Environment >>

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

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

Over 8,000 members of the public took part in Glasgow's annual Santa dash. Picture: Getty Images

Concerns over discarded Santa costumes after Glasgow fun run

News

The wind farm at Whitelee, Eaglesham. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Ivan McKee: Seize the initiative in climate change battle

Opinion

Scotland's wildcats are at risk from interbreeding with their domestic cousins (Picture: RZSS)

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

‘Holy grail’ hydropower plan unveiled for Scottish lochs

Environment

Jamie Livingstone: Time is running out to tackle climate change – Scotland can lead the way

Opinion

Competition with humans for fish puts seabirds at risk

Environment

Health More Health >>

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

Toni Giugliano, policy manager at the Mental Health Foundation Scotland, said it was 'remarkable' that mental health was not a core part of the teacher training curriculum

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

Obesity fears over rise of sweet treat cafes opening in Scotland

News

UK More UK >>

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

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

Politics

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

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

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

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

News

Brexit: SNP joins opposition parties to demand clarification on vote

Politics

Footballer, 14, dies after ‘freak accident’ collision with player

News

Children in tears after snow scuppers Edinburgh-Lapland trip to see Santa

News

Opinion More 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

Liz McAreavey, chief executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, is calling for the Scottish Budget to help business cope with Brexit

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

Opinion

The wind farm at Whitelee, Eaglesham. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Ivan McKee: Seize the initiative in climate change battle

Opinion

Scotland's wildcats are at risk from interbreeding with their domestic cousins (Picture: RZSS)

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

Opinion

ScotRail trains at Edinburgh's Waverley Station (Picture: Jane Barlow)

‘Why it’s wrong to refuse to employ staff who travel by train’

Opinion

Edinburgh-based Ruts is just one of the charities that has been helped by Inspiring Scotland's 14:19 Fund. Picture: Contributed

Comment: Invest in a good cause to receive greater returns

Financial

Businesses can use 2019 to make a positive impact, says Social Good HQ's Caroline McKenna. Picture: Contributed

Comment: 12 days to become a business for good

Opinion

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

Opinion

Companies should open their eyes to the benefits of employing disabled

Opinion

‘Carole Middleton forgot importance of Where Eagles Dare to Christmas’ – Aidan Smith

Opinion

Brexit: Why UK must delay EU departure date – leader comment

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

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker

Brexit: No renegotiation, EU Commission chief tells Theresa May

Politics

The scene in Strasbourhg. Picture: AFP/Getty

Four dead after shooting at Christmas market in Strasbourg

World

Congestion and pollution is a problem in India. Picture: AFP/Getty

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

Six dead and dozens hurt in Italy nightclub stampede

World

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

Friends of the Scotsman More Friends of the Scotsman >>

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

Campbell Newell is a Chartered (UK) and European Patent and Trade Mark Attorney, Marks & Clerk LLP

Campbell Newell: Distillers’ secure method of product provenance

Opinion

Obituaries More 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

Alan Watson

Obituary: Prof Alan Watson, Scots-born legal scholar who wrote groundbreaking texts on Roman law

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