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Labour soars to 33-point lead as voters abandon Tory party in poll Politics

Renee MacRae disappeared with son Andrew after leaving their home near Inverness on 12 November 1976. Photo: Police Scotland/PA Wire

Renee MacRae case: William MacDowell guilty of murder Crime

'Tell us where they are' police appeal to William MacDowell Crime

Liz Truss: I want to work with Nicola Sturgeon Politics

Kwasi Kwarteng insists UK is “sticking to growth plan" as he breaks his silence Politics

Cause and time of Queen's death revealed as certificate published People

Douglas Ross says he is concerned about his mortgage following mini-budget Politics

Sturgeon challenged on ‘political corruption’ allegations around ferry contract Politics

cut through the noise

My nightmare getting a seat for Avanti West Coast rail trip – Alastair Dalton Columnists

Russia to annex occupied areas of Ukraine on Friday World

Warning of civil unrest as Police Scotland numbers left 'unsustainable' Politics

Coronavirus

When will US borders open to UK travellers? National

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

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

Transport

Blood samples flown for hospital testing by drone in Scottish first Transport

Ferguson Marine ferries for CalMac delayed again and now three times over budget Transport

Retro Eastern Scottish and Midland Bluebird bus liveries revived by McGill’s Transport

Rest and Be Thankful campaigners demand faster A83 landslide diversion work Transport

Fresh investment will see more electric buses roll out in west of Scotland Business

ScotRail warns of ‘significant disruption’ in latest strike by RMT workers Transport

Edinburgh-based champion cyclist Mark Beaumont retakes North Coast 500 record Transport

Crime

Dahmer: Who plays Netflix serial killer, where is David Dahmer, how did he die Promoted content

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer appears in UK court three years after his death Crime

Man would have to be ‘callous psychopath’ to kill lover and son, court told Crime

Police deal with ongoing bomb scare in city centre News

Weather

Hurricane Ian: Dangerous storm leaves millions without power Environment

Hurricane Ian: One of the most powerful storms recorded in US slams Florida World

Blast off: Why hurricanes might be coming to European and UK shores more often Environment

Why climate change is providing 'extra' fuel for superpowered storms Environment

Politics

Off-grid homes still desperately need help with energy bills – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Why progress towards net-zero emissions is painfully slow – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Why a trained and tested workforce is key to Scotland’s green revolution Environment

Truss must U-turn over mini-budget for the sake of the nation – Scotsman comment Columnists

Cost-of-living crisis hitting Scotland much harder than rest of UK – Mubin Haq Columnists

Households urged to take energy meter readings ahead of October 1 price rise People

Swinney never seen 'financial strain' like now - even in 2008 financial crash Politics

Opinion

Clarke's Scotland team demonstrates the benefits of good leadership – Scotsman Columnists

How Curb Your Enthusiasm helped ease my social anxieties – Laura Waddell Columnists

Kirsty McLuckie: Digging up green issues Homes and Gardens

Scotland can be maths-positive nation if we realise inherent beauty of numbers Columnists

Lasting effects of loss and trauma need a pressure valve – Laura Waddell Columnists

People

Portlethen shopper scoops more than £600 for local foodbank at Aldi Supermarket ... People

Green light for road improvements at New Aberdour beach People

Ness is more for eco-friendly new craft whisky and beer Environment

Work created by Aboriginal children to go on display in Glasgow What's On

Flavour Profile: Kevin Dalgleish of Amuse Food and Drink

Martin Lewis issues advice for home owners nearing end of mortgage People

Fringe organisers launch ‘mass listening project’ in wake of this year’s event What's On

Obituaries

Obituaries: Irene Papas, Greek actress best known for The Guns of Navarone People

Scotsman Obituaries: Hilary Mantel, Wolf Hall author who won Booker Prize twice People

Scotsman Obituaries: Tom Springfield, singer, songwriter and music producer People

Environment

Scotch Whisky - leading the way on green skills Promoted content

Scotland aims to smash net zero target by five years Promoted content

National Decommissioning Centre and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority launch res... Environment

Inverurie West Parish Church to host Climate Matters Festival Environment

Scotland needs private sector help to restore nature – Professor James Curran Columnists

How sustainable is your city? Promoted content

Polar research vessel hailed as 'catalyst' for Dundee's regeneration What's On

UK News

Liz Truss £2,500 Energy Claim Explained: PM’s misleading claim on BBC Radio National

Kenny MacAskill: Tory economic blunders will be worse than Thatcherism Columnists

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Fifth of Scots in 'serious financial difficulty' amid house price warning Cost of living

Charles visit is recognition of Dunfermline's royal ties National

Scotland's richest man steps in to save tiny Highland museum from crisis National

World

How is it possible to cheat in a world class chess competition? World

Watch Joe Biden asks whether dead congresswoman is in audience in speech gaffe Politics

What caused Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipeline rupture? World

Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio dead at 59 People

Giorgia Meloni's victory in Italy is a headache for the EU – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

EU chief vows retaliation if gas pipeline damage is sabotage World

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