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Campaigners and activists at a previous rally outside the Scottish Parliament in support of the Period Products Bill.

Scotland to be first country to have universal free period products Politics

Covid-19 in Scotland LIVE: The latest updates Coronavirus

Ruth Davidson joins former PMs in criticism of foreign aid budget cut Politics

Why Scotland must move closer to the Arctic – Michael Russell Columnists

No relaxation of Scotland's coronavirus rules expected for Hogmanay Coronavirus

How a Scottish rock star is helping pupils shape a green future Education

Weekly update: ten areas in Scotland with the lowest coronavirus rates Coronavirus

Why Robbie Williams' new Christmas song is the worst ever – Aidan Smith Columnists

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Oxford vaccine to be 'imminently' available in Scotland Health

Scotland's greates ever mountaineer Dr Hamish MacInnes dies at Glen Coe home People

WES and STV team up to help female bosses in Scotland Business

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

When is the First Minister’s next update on Covid restrictions? Coronavirus

Vaccine raises hopes of end to coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus

Weekly update: ten areas in Scotland with the highest coronavirus rates Coronavirus

Transport

A82 crash: Man arrested as pedestrian dies after being hit by car Crime

Network Rail fined after trains used storm-damaged viaduct in Lanarkshire Transport

Video: Edinburgh cyclist halts traffic to make point against badly-parked driver Transport

‘Cultural resistance’ to bikes on trains angers Scottish Government cycling tsar Transport

New CalMac ferries will be wider to accommodate bigger cars Transport

How cycling is more likely to save your life, than end it – Scotsman comment Columnists

Historic Highland bridge to close unless £550,000 funding is reached Transport

Crime

Jeremy Kyle called tragic guest ‘serial liar’ People

Fife pensioner, 90, tries to catch burglar Crime

Analysis: Campaign day to eliminate violence against women as vital as ever Politics

Moray police launch county-wide manhunt after attempted armed robbery Crime

Weather

These are the chances of a white Christmas in 2020 Outdoors

Scotland weather forecast: high winds warning issued for parts of the country Weather

When does winter 2020 start? Astronomical and meteorological seasons explained Weather

Met Office issues yellow weather warning UK News

Politics

Why there is no lunchtime coronavirus briefing on Tuesday Coronavirus

Covid vaccine plans face more problems than conspiracy theorists – Alice Street Columnists

Tories issue court threat to secure Alex Salmond legal advice Politics

Why free bus travel for all is a good idea – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Scots teachers back strike action over Covid safety fears Politics

Women's group claims it may be 'silenced' under Hate Crime Bill Politics

After Covid crisis abates, UK must take federalism seriously – Christine Jardine Columnists

Opinion

Our background only tells one side of the story - Claudia Cavalluzzo Columnists

We need to ensure that railways really deliver for freight - Maggie Simpson OBE Columnists

Review into social care must be centred on individuals - Nick Ward Columnists

Tories can’t tell voters what 2021 election issues are – Ian Swanson Columnists

Collective pardons are not as straightforward as they seem - Andrew Stevenson Columnists

People

Edinburgh dad takes snap of parents watching their kids play footie People

Obituary: Akki Manson, Scots farmer who championed agricultural cooperation Home

'Scottish Book of the Year' awards shelved for at least 12 months What's On

Moving tributes to Muirhouse toddler as man appears in court Crime

Meet the unknown man who creates ‘Strava artwork’ by running around Edinburgh People

Rape accused who claimed 'sexsomnia' walks free from court Crime

This Scottish mum creates an adorable Christmas advert featuring her young son People

Obituaries

Obituary: Doug Edmunds, world caber tossing champion and businessman People

Obituary: James Williams, Scot who became a respected virologist in the US People

Obituary: Des O'Connor, British singer and TV presenter People

Environment

Scottish Government’s ‘missed opportunities’ highlighted in climate report Environment

Scotland’s highest village eyes fresh bid for land buyout Environment

National Trust backs campaign to protect sculpture park from housing ‘threat’ What's On

Humans are making many species as 'dead as a dodo' – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

Port tie-up for offshore wind farms could create 500 jobs in Highlands Business

How long does it take to charge an electric car? And how much does it cost Business

Smart meters can serve up savings for small businesses
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UK News

Restrictions over Hogmanay not expected to ease Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Scotland: 95 new cases in the Lothians in the past 24 hours Coronavirus

Coronavirus in Scotland: No additional deaths and 949 cases in the past 24 hours Coronavirus

The Great Christmas Dilemma has no easy answers – Kirsty Strickland Columnists

37 further Covid deaths in Scotland Coronavirus

New Covid testing centre opens in Glasgow Coronavirus

World

How Trump threatened not to pay me and cowered in fear of lasers – Joe Goldblatt Columnists

Biden could be ‘ally’ in future EU membership hopes for an independent Scotland Politics

Trump's demise gives hope of return to calmer times – Alexander McCall Smith Columnists

More than 70 arrested on fishing boat in suspected people-smuggling incident World

What is Parler and why is it popular with conservatives? Politics

Who is the CISA cybersecurity chief fired by Donald Trump? Politics

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