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Cost of living crisis needs pandemic-level response - energy boss Cost of living

Scottish stand-up and magician Jerry Sadowitz had his Fringe show pulled by the Pleasance at the weekend.

Jerry Sadowitz hits back at criticism over ‘extreme’ material and walk-outs What's On

Period products law to come into force in Scotland Health

Starmer sets out Labour plan to stop energy bills rising over winter Politics

Analysis: Can either Tory leadership candidate sound convincing on Scotland? Politics

15 Scots with learning disabilities and autism in hospital for over 20 years Politics

Jerry Sadowitz hits back at criticism over ‘extreme’ material and walk-outs What's On

Fears landfill waste will be shipped to England after Scottish ban Politics

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Covid spike feared as schools return in Scotland Coronavirus

Rishi Sunak insists he will beat SNP as Tory leadership race hits Scotland Politics

British divers find US shipwreck from First World War, missing since 1917 People

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

Traveltech trade bodies in Scotland and Catalonia embark on partnership journey Business

Vehicle charging points to become mandatory for new builds Transport

Key minister urged to 'urgently' intervene over ferries after food rationing Transport

Hotel chain Travelodge checks in major Scots recruitment drive Business

Scottish Government to pay over £200k to Dutch firm over ferries Transport

Cyclist dies after colliding with van in Ayrshire News

Trial on Highlands line set to signal end to practice of waving down trains Transport

Crime

Potential police recruits should not be barred over minor convictions – Tom Wood Columnists

Collaborative approach leads to better outcomes in personal injury cases - Jodi ... Columnists

Questions over both employers’ and employees rights during strikes and with seri... Columnists

Spotlight on Edinburgh for this year’s International Arbitration conference - Ke... Columnists

Weather

Why does lightning happen, is it dangerous, and can we tell how far away it is? Weather

French wildfires show why heatwaves are no longer cause for celebration Columnists

Heatwave Scotland: Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife Environment

Scotland to meet 'heatwave' criteria as temperatures could hit 30C Weather

Politics

Paralysis in Downing Street in face of multiple crises must end Columnists

How elephants are dying because of factory farming – Philip Lymbery Columnists

Book festival chief says event is a form of defiance’ amid threats to writers What's On

Jess Phillips: Civil servants are being 'treated like s***' by Tory ministers Politics

Liz Truss accuses Nicola Sturgeon of ‘political games’ over independence poll Politics

Calls grow to roll out statutory swimming lessons in Scottish schools Politics

Dani Garavelli: Where is the urgency around Scotland’s alcohol harm? Health

Opinion

rushdie Columnists

Readers' letters: Will Scotland’s water become ‘Scotland’s oil’? Letters

Legal industry concern over law on economic crime - Laura King Columnists

Business future is not all gloom - Jamie Grant Columnists

Boris baters may regret calling for him to be removed - Brian Monteith Columnists

People

Scots tourism expert wants campaign to attract more refugees and migrants What's On

Festival Diary: Charlie’s rise from the cinema foyer floor to the red carpet What's On

Pleasance faces censorship backlash after pulling plug on Jerry Sadowitz What's On

Jerry Sadowitz: Pleasance claims 'the line was crossed' by comic's Fringe show What's On

Developers behind Edinburgh’s new art trail launch festivals bid What's On

Obituaries: Judith Durham, the voice of Australian hit-makers the Seekers People

Edinburgh dad with MND completes epic cycle challenge Health

Obituaries

Obituaries: Lamont Dozier, songwriter who helped propel Motown to prominence People

Obituaries: Dame Olivia Newton-John, singer and actor catapulted to fame by Grea... People

Obituaries: Alan Grant, comics writer who worked on Batman and Judge Dredd People

Environment

Ministers to review whether 'Angels' Share' of whisky harms environment Politics

Humanity is on a suicidal joyride to hothouse Earth – Professor Bill McGuire Columnists

Eco-friendly West Coast tie-up taking timber transit off roads and onto sea Business

Scotland needs to up its game on EV charging points – Scotsman comment Columnists

If grouse shooting was a new idea, would you support it? – Max Wiszniewski Columnists

Important role of customers in maintaining normal water supply during summer mon... Environment

Drought declared for parts of England after extreme weather dries up rivers Environment

UK News

Scots law professor hails breakthrough in historic race massacre court case National

Revealed: The truth around a new Highland village near Lake Ontario Heritage

Multiple, growing crises demand real action from political leaders Columnists

Sturgeon may be SNP's Sun Queen but 'l’etat n’est pas elle' – John McLellan Columnists

Amid energy crisis, Labour must come up with bold plan to give people hope Columnists

Brian Wilson: Energy bills must be capped by government – full stop Columnists

World

Mar-a-Lago raids: Bid to unseal FBI search warrant for Donald Trump's home Politics

Salman Rushdie 'stabbed in neck' on stage in New York World

Anne Heche: US actress not expected to survive, says family World

Andrew Tate: Who is controversial TikTok star charities say should be banned World

Security services face new questions to answer over Manchester bombing Columnists

UK to send more weapons to Ukraine for defence against Russian invasion World

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Strictly Come Dancing 2022: how to apply for tickets & live show dates Read This

UK approve COVID vaccine that targets original strain and Omicron Read This

Rylan Clark finds a snake in his house and reacts hysterically Read This

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