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TV review: Sky Atlantic's This England drama about Boris Johnson and Covid Film and TV

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous was thrown into the deep end for his Scotland debut but performed very well.

The most extraordinary Scotland performance: Promotion and play-off spot secured International

Analysis: Whisper it, but Labour look a party interested in governing again Politics

Auditor General to investigate 'rigged' ferry contract procurement Politics

SNP ministers delay 'hard choices' over budget until after party conference Politics

King and Queen Consort to visit Dunfermline to mark its city status National

Eurovision 2023 shortlist: Event to be held in Glasgow or Liverpool People

'Unacceptable' new record low for cancer treatment waiting time performance Health

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Keir Starmer announces Labour would create 'Great British Energy’ body Politics

Nicola Sturgeon urged to use funding from UK tax cuts to tackle child poverty Politics

Ferguson Marine ferry deal 'may have been rigged', documentary claims 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

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

Island communities 'suffering', with more than 7,000 ferry cancellations Politics

Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry unveiled People

Passengers warned of ‘significant’ bus fare increases and cuts if funding ends Transport

Pedestrian killed after being struck by car in East Kilbride Transport

Police find man’s body in crashed car two days after he was reported missing People

Passengers injured by ferry grounding seek compensation after ‘shocking ordeal’ Transport

Crime

Police deal with ongoing bomb scare in city centre News

Policing of Queen's funeral arrangements was carried out with aplomb – Tom Wood Columnists

Gunman kills seven children in Russia school shooting World

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

Weather

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

Scotland set for first ‘significant’ strong winds of the season next week Weather

Snow could fall in Scotland next week, warns Met Office Weather

Tropical storm heading towards Tokyo in Japan as nine million are evacuated News

Politics

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

Sturgeon needs to follow Kwarteng’s lead on tax cuts – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Fife MSP rescues man who fell 50-feet while guiding parliamentary group in woods People

Truss is looking increasingly like the Tory version of Corbyn – Scotsman comment Columnists

Here's why the SNP are so angry with Tory tax cuts – John McLellan Columnists

When are the US midterm elections, how do they work? World

US midterm elections: 5 key states in the Senate race World

Opinion

How Scots can oust French to become the language of good food – Scotsman comment Columnists

Aidan Smith: Ozzy’s slippers, Boy George's sauce and a kiss from Amy Columnists

Readers' Letters: Scottish ministers are addicted to wind farms Letters

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

Henry McLeish: US Republicans guilty of racist voter suppression schemes Columnists

People

Lady Macbeth to take centre stage in Edinburgh theatre’s new twist on Shakespear... What's On

V&A Dundee joins forces with The Dalmore whisky to create collectible bottles What's On

Share Space pilot project aims to transform rural roads into more attractive pat... People

Woman, 26, killed and three injured in fatal Fife road crash People

Lindores Abbey Distillery cats revel in their Netflix fame Food and Drink

Family home of John Lennon sells for nearly £280,000 Read This

BBC respond to Scottish independence complaints during Queen's death coverage People

Obituaries

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

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

Scotsman obituaries: Pat Liney, goalkeeping ever-present in Dundee’s title-winni... People

Environment

How sustainable is your city? Promoted content

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

Bisons' reintroduction to UK will turbo-charge return of nature – Philip Lymbery Columnists

Anchor found during wind farm work may be from Roman times Environment

Why the UK cannot afford to waste time or money on 'reckless' fracking quest Politics

Why Scotland is turning to Japan to help tackle island depopulation Politics

'Lifeline' island phone box set to ring once more after campaign pushes for pips Heritage

UK News

Emergency interest rate rise predicted as Chancellor to set out plan National

Video: The Scotsman's daily bulletin National

Christine Jardine: Chancellor failed to address winter of worry facing millions Columnists

Data Capital: Access and equality firmly on the agenda Business

Five experts explain why the pound is falling against the US dollar and euro Politics

Keir Starmer says Labour would reverse Tory income tax cut for higher earners National

World

Jupiter Moon Could Support Life: NASA spacecraft will probe the moon’s crust World

Putin could annex Ukrainian territories on Friday, MoD warns World

What does GOP stand for? Is it the same as the Republican party? World

Japan’s former leader Shinzo Abe honoured at divisive state funeral World

What is Fascism? Italy election won by far-right leader Giorgia Meloni Politics

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid World

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