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Life expectancy in Scotland has suffered the sharpest fall since records began. Picture: PA

Life expectancy in Scotland suffers sharpest fall in 40 years
Health

Human remains discovered within a vehicle fire in Dumfries
Crime

BP closes filling stations as HGV driver shortage hits deliveries
News

Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa
Crime

Nicola Sturgeon to consider Parades Commission proposals for Scotland
Politics

FMQs sketch: When Nicola Sturgeon's words come back to haunt her
Politics

Vaccine passports not a 'golden bullet' and may 'come back to haunt us'
Coronavirus

Scottish party leader backs assisted dying law change
Politics

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Western Isles plan to impose tax on motorhome visitors
Staycation

Wallaby escapes from Aberdeenshire petting zoo into countryside
People

Jay Morrison, 19, confirmed as teenager killed in Glasgow road crash
Crime

Coronavirus

Which countries saw the highest daily Covid case rates in the last seven days?
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

Transport

Tourism sector demands action from UK Government on workforce crisis
Politics

FMQs: Anas Sarwar says Scotland ferry contract is an ‘international humiliation’
Politics

M8 traffic delays due to anti-vax protesters at Bathgate
Crime

Government ministers 'have not visited' Edinburgh Airport to discuss recovery
Politics

New £7.4 million crossing to replace Markle danger spot
Transport

How vaccine passports have 'become normal' around the world
Politics

Police arrest 14 during Orange Walks in Glasgow
Crime

Crime

Teenager assaulted for cycling on pavement
Crime

Extensive police searches underway to find missing 74-year-old Paul Johnson
People

Edinburgh care firm fined £20k for worker's rape ordeal
Crime

Police officers to be given power to hand out warnings for class A possession
Crime

Weather

When does winter start and how long does it last?
Weather

What is the September Equinox and when does it fall in 2021?
Weather

The hottest places to fly to this October half-term from Edinburgh Airport
Travel

Thunderstorms and flooding forcecast
National

Politics

FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon facing increasing pressure over NHS recovery
Politics

Rewilding can help fight climate change and boost economy – Steve Micklewright
Columnists

Why blood-sucking ticks are on the march in Scotland – Christine Grahame MSP
Columnists

What’s expected to happen at COP26 in Glasgow and what the acronym stands for
Environment

UK's 49 per cent cut in carbon emissions gives reason to hope – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Schools urged to allow students to join climate protests
Environment

Scotland first country in the world to embed LGBT education in school curriculum
Politics

Opinion

Tha ceannachd air cho ceàrr 's a tha margaidh a' chumhachd
Columnists

Climate change bringing nasty surprise in our drinking water – Richard Dixon
Columnists

Readers' Letters: We only have ourselves to blame for energy crisis
Letters

Student demand adds to shortfall in rented homes - David Alexander
Columnists

Film showcases three small communities who battled through lockdown to stay conn...
Columnists

People

COP26: 'We call on Glaswegians to come out in force'
Environment

The 13 most popular breeds of dog according to the Kennel Club
People

Artists plead for Edinburgh’s ‘open-air museum’ to get green belt reprieve
What's On

Director of Notting Hill, Roger Mitchell, has died aged 65
People

Obituary: Alan Steel, hugely successful financial adviser and crusader for consu...
People

Consumers have been warned of a potential shortage of Christmas trees
People

40% spike in number of deaths at home during pandemic
Health

Obituaries

Obituary: John Challis. Only Fools star who left indelible mark on British TV as...
People

Obituary: Jimmy Greaves, goalscoring genius who missed England's World Cup win
People

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

Environment

Man overboard: How a robotic lifeboat can help save lives at offshore wind farms
Business

Wild things: How a Scottish glen has changed over 25 years
Environment

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

Which world leaders will attend COP26 for climate summit in Glasgow?
Environment

Boris Johnson makes call for ‘humanity to grow up’ and address climate problems
Environment

Warning of higher bills next year as Scottish Government urged to 'act now'
Politics

Friday climate protests planned across Scotland
Environment

UK News

Weekly Covid deaths in Scotland in triple figures
Health

Warnings for Class A drugs ‘smart use of law’
Health

Police investigating leaks from Salmond inquiry
National

Trouble is brewing for Johnson over Brexit – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Shocking disparity in vaccination rates between rich and poor –Dr Gwenetta Curry
Columnists

What is the Winter Fuel Allowance and who's eligible to claim?
Consumer

World

How Orkney became my spiritual home – Professor Joe Goldblatt
Columnists

Angela Merkel: gentle persuasion in an age of populism
Columnists

Scotland Chooses Love auction features lots including dinner at Fhior
Food and Drink

UK's new Pacific alliance poses a risk to its European interests – Peter Jackson
Columnists

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

Russia ruled responsible for Litvinenko assassination by European court
World

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Almost 4 in 10 Brits admit to leaving litter on a beach - and say they will cont...
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A survey of Britain's kids reveals their dream car for when they can drive in 20...
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1.5 million households face rising energy bills - why gas prices are increasing
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