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Cleansing staff have been told not to feel pressured to return to work if told to self-isolate.

Council staff told to reject self-isolation exemption
Politics

Highland police issue warning amid rise in dolphin and whale disturbances
Environment

Brian Monteith: Record drug deaths another example of SNP blind loyalty rule
Columnists

Gina Davidson: A 'blind eye' can no longer be the First Minister's attitude on a...
Politics

Demand for ministerial statement as pressure mounts on Sturgeon over drug deaths
Politics

Brothers swim Corryvreckan whirlpool with whisky strapped to their backs
People

Salmond blogger Craig Murray hands himself in to police ahead of jail sentence
Crime

Scott becomes Scotland's second most decorated Olympian as he sets new record
Other Sport

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Joanna Cherry says SNP's new complaints officer 'targeted me' on Twitter
Politics

Covid Scotland: Health workers 'very worried' ahead of winter pressure
Health

Rishi Sunak urges PM to relax UK travel rules to boost economy
Politics

Coronavirus

Are there side effects from vaccine jabs and how many people get them?
Coronavirus

We take a first look inside the Playhouse after a year of lockdown
People

Stay at home message to lift from tomorrow - here's what it means for you
Coronavirus

Transport

Man in hospital after being injured by car in Kirkcaldy hit-and-run
Crime

Applecross road: Shock as large motorhome spotted on dangerous Bealach Na Ba mou...
Transport

Warning of impact on people first to see road death scenes after ten in 12 days
Transport

Scottish bus operators get more money to help cut emissions
Transport

More priority for pedestrians and cyclists in updated Highway Code
Transport

Lure of steam to boost our heritage railways – Alastair Dalton
Columnists

Union Street: Central Glasgow street reopened after police incident
People

Crime

Laser pen shone at helicopter flying above Scots village
Crime

Police investigation after woman, 29, raped in Edinburgh street
Crime

Police descend on Tynecastle as fans clash ahead of Premiership match
Crime

Police investigate ‘wilful’ Glasgow house fire
Crime

Weather

Flood alerts and disruption warning amid heavy rain and thunderstorms
Weather

Flood patrols launched as Scotland battered by heavy rain
Weather

Emergency committee called after thunderstorm warning issued
Weather

The full list of areas affected by Met Office amber warning for thunderstorms
Weather

Politics

Why nuclear power isn't part of solution to climate crisis – Dr Paul Dorfman
Columnists

Was Sturgeon's rant a 'dead cat' to distract us? – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Former priest speaks out over Cardinal Keith O'Brien abuse
Politics

Israeli army has become a deadly enforcer for messianic settlers – Ben Lynfield
Columnists

Those who profit from cruel elephant tourism should face prison – Duncan McNair
Columnists

UK Government would not stand in way of indyref2 if it is ‘settled will’
Politics

Scottish university lectures to continue online in new term
Politics

Opinion

Sturgeon's tantrum can't hide need to do better on vaccinations – Brian Wilson
Columnists

This is not just a matter of shame for Sturgeon’s government - Euan McColm
Opinion

Advocates are needed to protect rights of care-experienced children - Readers' L...
Letters

These are a few of my favourite Internet of Things - Nick Freer
Columnists

The life of Frederick Douglass is well worth celebrating - Readers' Letters
Letters

People

Edinburgh prepares to reclaim its crown as the world's culture capital
What's On

Edinburgh's festivals: The best new locations where events are being staged
What's On

Charlene McFadyen: Appeal for missing woman
People

PM and wife expecting second child after ‘heartbreaking’ miscarriage
Politics

Sturgeon pays tribute to young Scots charity worker who died suddenly
People

BBC Olympics presenter ‘proud of accent’ after criticism from former minister
People

Kathleen Dawson: first Scots woman swimmer to win Olympic gold for 109 years
People

Obituaries

Obituary: Guy Kinder
People

Obituary: Bill Tayor, official at the heart of the development of Fife's economy...
People

Obituary: Tom Finlay, accomplished jazz pianist who was fixture on Edinburgh sce...
People

Environment

Mossmorran protest: Climate activists gather at Fife Ethylene Plant
Environment

The Big Interview: Greener Energy Group MD Peter Chalmers
Business

Supply chain boost pledge from ScotWind bidders
Business

Scotland and Norway can pave way for future energy generation – Sian Lloyd-Rees
Columnists

Revealed: Scotland's hidden natural treasures:
Heritage

Greta Thunberg criticises Science Museum over reported Shell ‘gagging clause’
Environment

Climate change may see most unBritish weather within a few years – Scotsman says
Columnists

UK News

Planned Official Secrets Act changes are threat to Press freedom – John McLellan
Columnists

Letting every child learn to swim would be real Olympic gold – Brian Wilson
Columnists

Ensuring girls education will create 'most fantastic benefits' – Susan Dalgety
Columnists

Farage's foul attack on RNLI brings out the best of British – Scotsman comment
Columnists

RNLI launch safety appeal following spate of tragic drownings last weekend
UK News

Why is Snapchat not working?
Lifestyle

World

Parents of Scots aid worker killed in Afghanistan speak of hopes and fears
Heritage

‘Dr Livingstone, I presume?’: Let's rediscover a Scottish hero – Susan Morrison
Columnists

Here's where the next three Olympic Games are due to be held
World

Tokyo Olympics 2020: What are Olympic gold medals made of?
World

'Real and substantial concerns' about Trump Organisation finances, court told
Politics

Who are the ROC at the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
Other Sport

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One in five firms planning staff redundancies as Covid furlough support tapers o...
Coronavirus

Food delivery and taxi firms to offer incentives to boost Covid vaccine uptake
Coronavirus

Met Office issues weather warnings as thunderstorms set to hit UK - here’s where
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