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SNP MP Lara Bird

Attacks on new SNP MP 'outrageous', says her predecessor

Gavin Catto

De-politicising energy can help towards goal of modernisation

Protesters outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh call on the government to enforce the Supreme Court ruling on gender in September 2025

'Awkward' adolescence and alarming push for 'conversion therapy' bill Jenny Lindsay

Rogano: Parties settle - but Supreme Court continues to hear the case

Andy Burnham urged voters to back him to 'change Labour'

Analysis Burnham talks to people on their level - unlike uneasy Starmer

The media gathered in Downing Street during Cabinet

Analysis A chaotic day of ups and downs in Westminster - but Starmer hangs on

36 per cent are fed up with their vacuum constantly being clogged.

Inside the embarrassing 'hairy' arguments plaguing couples

Carbisdale Castle in its full glory. Picture: Strutt & Parker

Exclusive Owner of Scottish castle to head to court over Net Zero row

The average UK holidaymaker snaps 52 photos per day

UK holidaymakers snap 52 photos per day - but rarely share them

Sandie Peggie (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

The 'kind' outcome of the Peggie tribunal would be a return to reality Jenny Lindsay

To help people become more considerate passengers, Tempcover has launched a Passenger Prince online theory test

Top 20 most annoying passenger habits revealed!

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Top causes of family road trip frustrations, poll reveals

A red deer stag in the Highlands, with the River Etive in the foreground

How harnessing our natural capital will turn problems into solutions

A study of 8,000 adults found one in four men have experienced erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation or loss of libido

1 in 5 men prefer breaking up over discussing sexual issues

Why politicians must be allowed honest say on matter of life and death Euan McColm

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Readers' Letters: Who will pay back the countries debt?

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

The Titanic submersible that imploded

The behind-the scenes arguments before doomed Titanic sub imploded

Oasis

Liam and Noel had brotherly beef - sisters suffer sibling rivalry too Gaby Soutar

LEZ areas have been enforced in Glasgow since June 1. Picture: John Devlin

Academic says 'no safe level of air pollution' as LEZ court verdict pending

Kai and Sanam were crowned the winners of Winter Love Island 2023 last night

Love Island reunion episode air date confirmed

Love Island final 2023: Here’s when it will be on TV

Love Island 2023: First look at this year’s stunning Casa Amor villa

Parking fines have not increased since 2001. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Parking fine freeze because of cost of living crisis ‘makes no sense’

Best mattresses for back pain: Simba, Emma, Nectar or Tempur?

What sort of mattress should you get if you get back pain?

The House of Lords should be replaced by a democratic alternative (Picture: Alastair Grant/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Abolishing the Lords would help boost support for the Union – Scotsman comment

These are the top 30 things families will argue about at Christmas

Covid booster vaccines significantly reduce the chance of becoming infected (Picture: Victoria Jones/pool/ Getty Images)

The scientific case for Covid booster vaccine is clear – Professor Eleanor Riley

School pupils should not be allowed to muck around on their mobile phones in the classroom (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Mobile phones in classroom is a challenge to school discipline – Cameron Wyllie

Line managers should ensure they frequently check in with remote working staff, says Thomas (file pic). Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

Remote working endangers IP ownership - comment

This is why you’re more likely to be written out of your family will in January ...

The number of deaths from abusive relationships in the UK has reached the highest level in five years (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is what to do if you or someone you know is being affected by domestic abus...

Youth knife crime caused concerns about raising age of criminal responsibility to 16. Picture (posed by model): Phil Wilkinson

Kenny MacAskill: SNP leadership too timid over child ‘criminals’

Andrew Wilson proposed a series of economic tests for leaving sterling. Picture: Gordon Terris/PA

Bill Jamieson: Where’s the demand for a Scottish pound?

The Brock Garden Wood and Craft Centre

Duncan Thorp: It’s time to ditch the old ideas of economics

Leith Theatre was packed for a Hidden Doors show last year

Kevin Buckle: Oi, Leith! Stopping hogging all the headlines

Rangers players celebrate clinching the league title in 2005. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Scottish FA resists calls to strip Rangers of titles

The status of those born female and those who become a woman has divided the transgender community. Picture: contributed

Insight: Arguments over gender definition deflect from real issue

What happens next now that UK has voted to leave the EU?

Comment: Brexit - what will happen next in Scotland?

Treble-winner Michael Mols insists that Rangers will always be the same club. Picture: Rangers FC/PA

Michael Mols insists Rangers are the '˜same club'

Imran Shahid was kept in prison segregation for almost five years. Picture: Neil Hanna

Kriss Donald killer’s human rights ‘violated’ in prison

Miner David McIlwaine showers after a shift at Monktonhall colliery, East Lothian, in 1993. Picture: Ian Rutherford

In pictures: Scotland’s lost coal mining industry
IT WAS dark and dangerous work but was the lifeblood of hundreds of communities across Scotland for generations.

Top comic Kevin Bridges returns to Glasgow with his 'A Whole Different Story...' tour.

What’s On In Scotland: Five things to do tonight

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Alone in Europe

The X Factor could be used as a shining example of democracy. Picture: REX

Andrew Eaton-Lewis: A view of all-women shortlists

On average, only six friends will last a lifetime. Picture: TSPL

Only six friends will last a lifetime for Britons

For the latest on the Scottish independence debate, visit our dedicated referendum website. Picture: TSPL

Scottish independence round-up: Postal vote | Trident

For the latest on the Scottish independence debate, visit our dedicated referendum website. Picture: TSPL

Scottish independence: EU, defence & Nato

Head of the CBI John Cridland. Picture: TSPL

Terry Murden: spotlight on CBI after No backing

Labour duo Jackie Baillie and Johann Lamont. Picture: Neil Hanna

Tom Peterkin: No ceasefire for independence debate

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Cut parents’ benefits if children behave badly

The economic factor is a powerful one. Picture: PA

Analysis: Economics powerful factor in deciding votes

Salmond's about-turn on welfare policy may be prompted by the fact that, despite the protests, polls suggest Scots are not universally the caring, sharing nation the SNP likes to portray us as. Picture: PA

Brian Wilson:nationalism priority not economy

Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Gerry Hassan: Voice of a younger Scotland rings anew

Samsung bites Apple with Japanese court win as global war continues

Scottish independence: ‘Middle way’ favoured by voters

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries