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Members of the public queue outside the Card Factory in Glasgow. Eleven local council areas in Scotland will move into level four restrictions from 6pm on Friday to slow the spread of coronavirus. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

New Scots lockdown will be 'final blow' for struggling firms Politics

Scotland Covid travel bans a 'recipe for confusion' Transport

11 Scottish council areas move to toughest level four lockdown restrictions Coronavirus

Legal travel ban to and from Scottish Covid hotspots introduced Politics

Scotland may get 'population protection' with Covid-19 vaccine next summer Health

Former leader Jeremy Corbyn to be ‘readmitted to Labour Party’ after suspension Politics

Downing Street insist Boris Johnson ‘speaks for majority of Scots’ Politics

William Wallace sword 'did not belong to Wallace' Heritage

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Analysis: What are the consequences of Boris Johnson's devolution gaffe? Politics

There's a whiff of corruption about SNP's actions in Salmond case – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Want to live like a royal? Here's how Homes and Gardens

US Election

Trumpism is a threat to democracy that Scotland must beware – Scotsman comment Columnists

Sturgeon congratulates Joe Biden on presidential victory Politics

Analysis: A US presidential race that defies polls and our idea of America Politics

Coronavirus

Interactive map of Scotland's latest coronavirus restriction levels Health

Analysis: Why have two million Scots been put into level four lockdown? Health

Coronavirus in Scotland: What the new travel restrictions mean for you Coronavirus

Transport

ScotRail have announced disruptions to routes Transport

Strike ballot of ScotRail staff in pay row begins Transport

Pigs escape after serious three-vehicle pile up puts three people in hospital Transport

Major road closed in both directions after serious collision Transport

Motorists could be charged for using Britain's roads under Rishi Sunak plans Transport

Call for Covid-style 'tough conversations' with drivers over cutting car use Transport

Rail staff being spat at among 100 Covid-related crimes on Scotland's railways Transport

Crime

Man guilty of sending tweet linking Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf to terrorism Crime

Calls about Covid 'rule breaks' fuels surge in anti-social behaviour Crime

Man denies sending tweet linking Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf to terrorism Crime

Police to carry antidote in pilot project to help drug overdose victims Crime

Weather

Met Office issues yellow weather warning UK News

Met Office issues a yellow rain warning across Scotland for today and tomorrow Environment

Dramatic pictures show Edinburgh and its iconic sites shrouded in thick fog Weather

Met Office issues a yellow rain warning across Scotland for tomorrow Environment

Politics

Is Scotland doing enough to help thousands with 'long Covid'? –Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon updates Scotland's lockdown level system Coronavirus

Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings mocked in 'Beano for adults' special edition What's On

The proof that BBC is being taken for a ride by Sturgeon – Brian Wilson Columnists

'No intention to conceal' evidence from Alex Salmond court case Politics

Deal struck between UK and US on post-Brexit flights UK News

How Johnson can build bridges with Biden on climate change – Scotsman comment Columnists

Opinion

Did our new football anthem make it Eurodisco 1, Eurosceptics 0? – Aidan Smith Columnists

Scotland are going to party like it's 1977 at Euros– Angus Robertson Columnists

Don't let Tories turn back the clock to the Thatcher years – Richard Leonard Columnists

Our school children are among best in world at this key quality – Cameron Wyllie Columnists

What Biden's election means for fight against climate change – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

People

Stanley Baxter to receive lifetime achievement award from BAFTA Scotland What's On

Prof Bauld: Scots may not follow Covid guidance at Christmas Coronavirus

Why there is no lunchtime coronavirus briefing on Tuesday Coronavirus

Policeman saves man who jumped off harbour in north of Scotland News

Watch as Glasgow reacts to Level 4 announcement Coronavirus

West Lothian placed in level four lockdown Coronavirus

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Obituaries

Obituary: Bill Jamieson, Scotsman journalist of rare intelligence and wit People

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Environment

In vino veritas: would you drink wine from a paper bottle? Consumer

Iron Age house on stilts and Scotland's oldest ship get cash boost Heritage

Appeal to save renowned sculptor's unique Borders home for the nation Homes and Gardens

Developers to bring forward 'more modest' plans for old Royal High School site What's On

RBS parent NatWest, SSE and ScottishPower to sponsor COP26 in Glasgow Business

Aviva opens solar power carport in Perth that can power 500 homes Business

Can Scotland's acclaimed venison industry survive the coronavirus crisis? Food and Drink

UK News

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Here is First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown speech in full Coronavirus

East Lothian and Midlothian to move down to level two lockdown Coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon reacts to Boris Johnson's comments on devolution UK News

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Coronavirus in Scotland: 101 new cases recorded in the Lothians Coronavirus

World

Trump is trying to bring about the end of US democracy – Scotsman comment Columnists

Trump's politics are road to ruin. Obama's lead to promised land – Susan Dalgety Columnists

As climate change wreaks havoc, world needs inspirational leaders – Zoë Arden Columnists

Will Biden treat Harris like the Vice-President in Veep? – Ayesha Hazarika Columnists

Why Johnson might be ready to rat on his Brexiteer allies – Joyce McMillan Columnists

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