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Health board cancels routine operations amid Covid surge Coronavirus

Ministers argue a National Care Service will end the ‘postcode lottery’ of care. Picture: PA

Care Service could transfer up to 75,000 workers and 'put services at risk' Politics

Anas Sarwar calls for ‘legal duty’ to make UK and Scottish governments cooperate Politics

Ukraine withdraws from key city save lives of its fighters World

Queer MSP 'gutted' after Shetland Pride speech cancelled Politics

Blood test could help better predict leukaemia risk for older people Health

Ending unlimited long Covid sick pay for NHS staff 'reckless'; argue Labour Coronavirus

Calls for SNP to ban Patrick Grady return after Met Police investigation dropped Politics

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Fringe apologises for ditching smartphone app but dismiss demands for rethink What's On

Boris Johnson knew there were complaints over Chris Pincher's behaviour Politics

'Marshall Plan' to rebuild Ukraine call by Liz Truss World

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

ScotRail advice ahead of Guns N’ Roses and TRNSMT Transport

Airport chaos leaves Scots stranded on first day of school summer holidays People

Fuel cost protests bring motorway to a halt Cost of living

Airport chaos leaves Scots stranded on first day of school summer holidays People

Lib Dems call for national scheme to give bus passes to Ukrainian refugees Transport

Poll: Public sector worker strikes overwhelmingly backed by Scottish public Politics

UK government arrogance has undermined our own rail service - Jenny Gilruth MSP Transport

Crime

UK courts not addressing the most important question in Assange extradition case Columnists

Here's why cuts to Police Scotland's budget are a false economy – Tom Wood Columnists

Edinburgh man who murdered two year old son to appeal 23 year sentence Crime

Gunman kills three and leaves three critically injured in Denmark Crime

Weather

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

Watch: The latest weekend forecast for Scotland Weather

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem People

Edinburgh Weather warning: Lothians and Borders hit with thunderstorm alert Weather

Politics

Campaign underway for photography book documenting Trump’s new golf resort What's On

SNP and unionist parties have put Scotland on course for collective ruin Columnists

Indy debate must not distract from the need to safeguard fundamental rights Columnists

'Warning of Easter Island' is one that humanity must not ignore – Philip Lymbery Columnists

'Anti-freedom' rally protest to take place outside US Consulate in Edinburgh Politics

Nicola Sturgeon’s camel train goes from one mirage to another - Brian Monteith Columnists

Public opinion is clear: we want buffer zones and we need them now Health

Opinion

Elvis, who might have Scottish roots, was a musician who changed the world Columnists

Will the farming industry ever up its safety game? - Andrew Arbuckle Home

Readers' letters: Opposing sides must get out of their echo chambers and start l... Letters

Scottish tech bounces back from Covid - Karen Meechan Columnists

Succession planning makes for a smooth and tax-efficient exit - Juliet Barker & ... Columnists

People

Cycle Aberdeenshire to bring the Tour of Britain experience to communities People

Flavour Profile Q&A: Mark Alston, executive head chef of Fingal Food and Drink

Rowing team rescued from Mull of Kintyre after earlier emergency incident News

Stonehaven group keeps up relationships in US People

Line of Duty stars in talks for Irvine Welsh James Connolly show People

Edinburgh X Factor star locked in copyright battle People

Scotsman Obituaries: George Oliver, textiles designer and cricketing enthusiast People

Obituaries

Scotsman Obituaries: Frank Williams, actor who played vicar in Dad's Army People

Obituaries: Roddy Macdonald, agriculturalist and member of Scottish Land Court People

Obituaries: Jean-Louis Trintignant, French leading man of stage and screen People

Environment

Suspected new cases of Avian Influenza in Aberdeenshire Environment

Car ban footprint: Should Scotland follow Bermuda's lead to save the planet? Environment

Government defends racking up hundreds of car trips amid ScotRail disruption Politics

Stressed and traumatised: Capital residents endure six-year water hell Environment

Why home insulation should be a great national crusade – Brian Wilson Columnists

Independence or not, politicians must address the environment - Lloyd Austin Opinion

Taking action to ensure Scotland’s land benefits everyone - Mairi McAllan MSP Politics

UK News

Data Capital: What have the robots ever done for us? National

Threatening tweet aimed at JK Rowling blasted as 'dangerous' and appallling' National

The aristocrat who converted to Islam and inspired a pilgrimage to the Highlands National

Putin's terror tactics show world why he must be defeated – Scotsman comment Columnists

History shows unionists need a modern-day Tony Blair to make their case Columnists

Johnson is acting like Trump in refusing to accept Scottish election result Columnists

World

Jamala says decision not to host Eurovision in Ukraine is ‘very painful’ World

Why do gun attacks appear to be increasing in Scandinavia? World

Families forced to cancel holidays amid passport chaos World

Third World War now seems possible but there is still hope – Joyce McMillan Columnists

As recession looms, what's the plan, Mr Johnson? – Scotsman comment Columnists

Ukraine signs declaration of intent to join EU as Russian attacks kill 19 World

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