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Chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance at a press conference in London's Downing Street. Picture: Adrian Dennis/PA Wire

Sir Patrick Vallance to stand down as chief scientific adviser Politics

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New M&S food store in Largs changes hands as part of multi-million property deal Business

Scottish woman celebrates her world record breaking Atlantic crossing People

School drops JK Rowling house name amid controversy over gender identity remarks National

Care home investor Impact Healthcare Reit invests in 12 Scottish sites Business

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MSPs offered police safety briefings after MP's murder Politics

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Scottish Parliament flags lowered to half-mast to honour Sir David Amess Politics

Conservative MP David Amess dies after stabbing attack Politics

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'National shortage' of animal vaccines delay dogs and cats being jabbed in UK Health

Obituary: Jimmy Greaves, goalscoring genius who missed England's World Cup win People

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