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Nicola Sturgeon to announce further coronavirus restrictions Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE Coronavirus

Disgraced MP’s local newspaper issues blistering front page attack Politics

Police apologise after telling wrong family about teen’s car crash death Crime

Is Scotland's jobs market cause for optimism? Business

Sturgeon must apologise for claim about Salmond inquiry – Alex Cole-Hamilton Columnists

Why Edinburgh and Lothians have the fastest growing populations People

Home viewing can't rival the escapism of the cinema – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

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Campaigners criticise 'frankly alarming' response from Swinney on exam appeals Education

Keir Starmer steps up calls for Margaret Ferrier to quit as MP Politics

Leading gym owner urges Scottish Government to keep facilities open Coronavirus

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Cyclist given warning after punched by driver in Glasgow road rage incident Transport

When can I travel to Tenerife? Travel

Turkey travel advice: latest guidance on flights and holidays Health

Nicola Sturgeon: Circuit breaker may see travel curbs and pub restrictions Politics

Popularity of electric scooters 'threatens to eat bike share's lunch' Transport

Woman, 51, killed on M8 after leaving crashed car Transport

Services cancelled as Caledonian Sleeper staff begin strike action Transport

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Teenager killed in A90 crash named Crime

Police officers crash while chasing speeding car Crime

Edinburgh Council suspends leading social worker after death of colleague Politics

Welfare fears for crew on board detained vessel Environment

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In Pictures: Mossmorran flaring seen for miles Weather

Dramatic footage shows raging river during Storm Alex floods Weather

Dramatic pictures show major flooding in Scotland caused by Storm Alex Weather

Flooding on Scotland's railway as Storm Alex brings heavy overnight rain Weather

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Nicola Sturgeon vows to get NHS remobilised amid 50% fall in operations Coronavirus

Dominic Raab: UK could boycott Winter Olympics UK News

Trump Covid post deleted by Facebook Politics

Scotland's £35 billion budget faces 'substantial savings', warns Kate Forbes Politics

Scotland-Ireland bridge branded ‘a vanity project’ Politics

Nicola Sturgeon: 'I'm sick and tired of Covid' Coronavirus

What it's like to be disabled and at mercy of Universal Credit – Derek Kelter Columnists

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Why Sturgeon's lies to Salmond inquiry are sign of SNP's downfall – Murdo Fraser Columnists

Dear students, you've been wrongly blamed amid Covid crisis – Frank Ross Columnists

We need to bridge the timber gap - Stuart Goodall Columnists

Scottish tourism sector must not succumb to virus – Scotsman comment Columnists

Will 'Margaret Covid' be as infamous as Typhoid Mary? – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Columnists

People

Full list of Scottish council population change predictions People

Rock star Eddie Van Halen dies at age 65 People

Curbs on amplified music, concerts and fireworks demanded in Edinburgh What's On

Grand Tour: Classic cars spotted on CalMac ferry as Jeremy Clarkson, James May a... People

Donald Trump to leave hospital on Monday night UK News

Loch Ness Monster: Sonar probe finds mystery object People

Scottish tourism chief warns mass redundancies are looming What's On

Obituaries

Obituary: Mac Davis, songwriter behind In the Ghetto People

Obituary: Joaquin Lavada, Argentinian cartoonist People

Obituary: Timothy Ray Brown, first person cured of HIV People

Environment

Mow-your-own: fancy a log cabin with a living roof? Homes and Gardens

Even oil industry's own workers know its days are numbered – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Could all UK homes be powered by wind by 2030? Environment

Organic farming can help stop extinctions and climate destruction – David Michie Columnists

Extinction Rebellion: Climate activists target Scottish cities in three weeks of... Environment

Boris Johnson to promise Britain can become world leader in clean energy Politics

Major flaring at Mossmorran chemical plant Environment

UK News

Has Tory leader Douglas Ross been too honest for his own good? – Ian Swanson Columnists

Face covering exemption card announced Health

Over a third of Brits have suffered worse mental health since the pandemic began Coronavirus

Fatal M8 crash: Everything we know Transport

Joe Biden tests negative for Covid UK News

Ayr attempted murder: Man arrested Crime

World

Trump's Covid infection unlikely to lead to Damascene conversion – Henry McLeish Columnists

New Caledonia referendum: why the French overseas territory voted on independenc... World

European Commission president forced into isolation over Covid-19 contact Politics

Former Trump executive's role in Scottish Government group under scrutiny Politics

What Donald Trump needs to learn from his Covid infection – Scotsman comment Columnists

Analysis: Did Donald Trump put others at risk of contracting coronavirus? Politics

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