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New SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn is planning an overhaul of how his front bench works.

Politics Stephen Flynn planning overhaul of how front bench works as two MPs resign

Air passengers are not expected to witness a huge impact at Glasgow due to UK Border Force staff strikes over Christmas. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Transport No major impact forecast at Glasgow Airport despite strikes

Columnists Joyce McMillan: SNP must rely on practical arguments, not nationalistic rhetoric

Transport Edinburgh tram line extensions and Clyde Metro routes in new transport blueprint

People Average monthly rent is £117 higher than a year ago – Zoopla

Politics Primary pupil who posted about wanting to die 'faces two-year wait for help'

Food and Drink Limited edition whiskies to try this Christmas

Film and TV Review: Why Meghan and Harry documentary is a tease

cut through the noise

Politics SNP chief whip sacked as senior party MP left 'bemused' by changes

World US woman Anne Sacoolas avoids jail over Harry Dunn death crash

Health Scottish junior doctors set for vote on strike action

Coronavirus

National When will US borders open to UK travellers?

Coronavirus Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far?

Coronavirus Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland

Transport

Columnists Urgent need to resolve disputes threatening travel disruption – Alastair Dalton

Columnists Feumar gluasad nas luaithe air leasachadh an A9 – Murray MacLeòid

Weather The hilarious names of Scotland's gritters and how to track them

Transport Travel advice issued as 'arctic blast' arrives in UK, with snow and ice forecast

Consumer Glasgow Council urged to back bid for hospitality staff to ‘get home safely’

Transport Airport workers announce pre-Christmas strike dates

Transport Rail union clashes with Government over strikes before Christmas

Crime

Columnists Alleged coup plot underlines need for supporters of democracy to stand up

Columnists Transgender lobby may call me a bigot, but there's a problem in prison system

Crime Here are 10 Scottish laws you might have broken without even realising

Film and TV Here are the 10 of most highly rated documentaries on Netflix UK this year

Weather

Weather Longest weather warning on record for Scotland with more snow forecast

Weather Watch the latest forecast for Scotland amid extended weather warning

Weather In pictures: Arctic blast brings snow and ice across Scotland

Environment Blowing hot and cold: It's chilly now, but the year is set to be warmest yet

Politics

Columnists Unions should beware of repeating mistakes of 1979 Winter of Discontent

Columnists On December 21, Scotland can take big step forward for transgender rights

Columnists Scotland's social security system is based on human rights, dignity and respect

Columnists The plight of the axolotl is an indictment of humanity – Laura Waddell

Columnists We need to look after NHS staff, so they can look after us – Joseph Anderson

Columnists Indy poll shows the need for Sunak to create a positive vision of UK's future

Columnists Alister Jack: Auld Alliance turbocharging UK trade relations with France

Opinion

Columnists Anti-nuclear campaigners will fight any Grangemouth reactor plan

Homes and Gardens Kirsty McLuckie on community values

Opinion Readers' Letters: Scottish body donors won’t be seen on TV

Columnists Marilyn Monroe film Blonde sounds like shallow guff – Laura Waddell

Columnists Survey captures snapshot of Scottish business concerns - Jason Higgs

People

What's On Edinburgh author Alexander McCall Smith gets lifetime achievement award

What's On Festivals gets 'stay of execution' as curbs on short-term lets are delayed

Environment Turning brownfield land into green spaces for people and nature

Environment How a live-chat app could help young farmers cultivate better mental health

Heritage Last Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson dies aged 101

People Harry says Meghan being an American actress 'clouded' royal family's view of her

What's On Doctor Who’s enemies brought together under one roof for new exhibition

Obituaries

People Scotsman Obituaries: Jimmy O'Rourke, Hibs legend who scored 122 goals for club

People Scotsman Obituaries: Dr Karin McPherson, expert in East German literature

People Scotsman Obituaries: Sandy Stephen, Scottish shipbuilder and yachtsman

Environment

Business Cost cited as largest obstacle for UK SMEs on journey to net zero

Columnists Do robins driven to violence by traffic noise have a message for humans?

People Seal pup rescued after found wandering in town centre

Business Greenock's River Clyde Homes unlocks 'milestone' RBS loan pot of nearly £120m

Columnists Plants behaving strangely is something to keep an eye on – Scotsman comment

Heritage 'Bucket list' St Kilda to tackle growing visitor numbers

Environment The Scottish researchers investigating climate change impacts of plants

UK News

National Everything you need to know about the Royal Mail strikes in December

Homes and Gardens New builds: A new two-storey penthouse apartment has been released

Columnists As casualties mount, Ukraine needs a winter peace drive – Kenny MacAskill

Columnists Martyn McLaughlin: It's time to have a word about word of the year contests

Columnists Brown's constitutional shake-up is conservative about Scotland's place in Union

National Matt Lucas is stepping down from presenting The Great British Bake Off

World

Other Sport WNBA player Brittney Griner released in prison swap

World MSPs join calls for release of Belarusian political prisoner

World Iran executes first prisoner involved in anti-government protests

Politics US trades basketballer Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer in prisoner swap

Columnists Ukrainian refugees who returned home are being forced to leave again

World Georgia loss a further blow to Donald Trump

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