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| In charts: What the latest figures reveal about Scotland's drug deaths crisis

Dental activity has yet to return to levels seen before the pandemic

'Death of NHS dentistry': Eight in 10 dental practices closed to new NHS patients
EIGHT in 10 dental practices in Scotland are not taking on new NHS patients, according to new research.

Government drift means it will be 'too late' to help poor with energy bills, warns Brown

Government drift means it will be 'too late' to help poor with energy bills, warns Brown

The SNP's Westminster leader Ian Blackford is demanding Prime Minister Boris Johnson recalls Parliament to address the cost of living crisis.

SNP demands Boris Johnson recalls Parliament to address cost-of-living crisis

Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville.

Somerville promises Scottish pupils will get 'fair' set of exam results

Guidance needed for schools as monkeypox cases rise, Devi Sridhar warns

Guidance needed for schools as monkeypox cases rise, Devi Sridhar warns

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Conservative MP Liz Truss

Alison Rowat: Sturgeon/Truss/Sunak - who is the trash-talking champ?

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Doug Marr: There’s nothing super about supermarket shopping

PREMIUM Doug Marr: There’s nothing super about supermarket shopping

Lesley Riddoch: Are we about to see another non-payment campaign?

PREMIUM Lesley Riddoch: Are we about to see another non-payment campaign?

Sandesh Gulhane, health spokesman for the Scottish Tories, said the figures are “apalling and mind-blowing”.

Patient enduring six-year hospital discharge delay, figures reveal

The scheme opened to applications in January.

Almost six in 10 young Scots still not signed up for free bus scheme blasted as 'fail'

The pace of growth fell for the third month in a row

Scottish economy ‘lost momentum’ in July, key report finds

Kenny Smith was intrigued by this newsagents spotted in London. He wonders if the shop owner regularly whacks customers with rolled up copies of their favourite magazines.

PREMIUM How a festival show could become Edam good idea

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. File photo Gordon Terris/The Herald.

Gordon Brown warns PM hopeful not to tell Scotland to 'get lost'

PREMIUM Monday Interview: Clouds lift for renowned Scots funeral firm after Covid storm

Nicola Sturgeon has been steadily building up ‘international recognition for Scotland’

Letters: The Tories’ attacks on Sturgeon betray fear and ignorance

The Wallace memorial in London

PREMIUM Mark Smith: A William Wallace pilgrimage – and what I learned from it

The number of people working exclusively from home has slipped back from the pandemic peak

Graeme Roy: Home working here to stay and its effects will be varied

Townhouses and student homes plans lodged for brownfield site

Townhouses and student homes plans lodged for brownfield site

Douglas Ross pictured with Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a visit to a distillery.

Douglas Ross admits to not watching all the Tory leadership hustings

Columnists

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Iain Macwhirter

Iain Macwhirter: The UK is becoming a poor country – so get used to it, or leave

Alison Rowat: Sturgeon/Truss/Sunak - who is the trash-talking champ?

Lesley Riddoch: Are we about to see another non-payment campaign?

Brian Taylor: Will Westminster and Whitehall rule replace devolution under Liz Truss?

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ: Are 'woke mobs' killing comedy? You must be joking, say top Fringe comedians (contains strong language)

Claire Taylor: The question-mark hanging over the future of farming and food production

Kevin McKenna: It’s not hatred of Britain that’s the problem, it’s hatred of the people

Sport

talkSPORT secure Rangers legend as new weekly guest alongside Jim White

talkSPORT secure Rangers legend as new weekly guest alongside Jim White
RADIO station talkSPORT have secured the services of a special new weekly guest.

Ally McCoist blasts fan 'stupidity' as he admits derby has 'been marred'

Ally McCoist blasts fan 'stupidity' as he admits derby has 'been marred'

Martin Boyle reflects on swift Scottish football return as Hibs hero lifts lid on macaroni meal prior to Hearts derby call

Martin Boyle reflects on swift Scottish football return as Hibs hero lifts lid on macaroni meal prior to Hearts derby call

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The Union St-Gilloise stat that gives Rangers hope of Champions League turnaround - Monday Kick-Off

PREMIUM The Union St-Gilloise stat that gives Rangers hope of Champions League turnaround - Monday Kick-Off

Celtic hero makes Rangers Champions League prediction ahead of Union SG tie

Celtic hero makes Rangers Champions League prediction ahead of Union SG tie

Rangers vs Union SG: Live stream, TV channel & kick-off time for Champions League tie

Rangers vs Union SG: Live stream, TV channel & kick-off time for Champions League tie

It’s life-changing – Ashleigh Buhai savours AIG Women’s Open victory

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Business

Townhouses and student homes plans lodged for brownfield site

Townhouses and student homes plans lodged for brownfield site

Dom Maguire

Monday Interview: Clouds lift for renowned Scots funeral firm after Covid storm

The number of people working exclusively from home has slipped back from the pandemic peak

Graeme Roy: Home working here to stay and its effects will be varied

Opinion

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Conservative MP Liz Truss

Alison Rowat: Sturgeon/Truss/Sunak - who is the trash-talking champ?

PREMIUM

The Wallace memorial in London

PREMIUM Mark Smith: A William Wallace pilgrimage – and what I learned from it

PREMIUM

Doug Marr: There’s nothing super about supermarket shopping

PREMIUM Doug Marr: There’s nothing super about supermarket shopping

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Lesley Riddoch: Are we about to see another non-payment campaign?

PREMIUM Lesley Riddoch: Are we about to see another non-payment campaign?

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Rishi Sunak speaking in Cardiff as part of his campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party

PREMIUM Kevin McKenna: It’s not hatred of Britain that’s the problem, it’s hatred of the people

Nicola Sturgeon has been steadily building up ‘international recognition for Scotland’

Letters: The Tories’ attacks on Sturgeon betray fear and ignorance

Jack Monroe has been hailed a working class hero for campaigning for hunger relief and providing low-budget recipes for struggling families

Issue of the day: Would you wash the sauce off spaghetti hoops?

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The winners and losers from Birmingham Commonwealth Games so far - Susan Egelstaff

PREMIUM The winners and losers from Birmingham Commonwealth Games so far - Susan Egelstaff

Alan Campbell

New era for Scottish game as SWPL aim to capitalise on Euro 2022 - Alan Campbell

Alan Campbell New era for Scottish game as SWPL aim to capitalise on Euro 2022 - Alan Campbell

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Arts, Entertainment, Life & Style

Poem of the week with Lesley Duncan

Jack Monroe has been hailed a working class hero for campaigning for hunger relief and providing low-budget recipes for struggling families

Issue of the day: Would you wash the sauce off spaghetti hoops?

A number of cities have already declared an interest in hosting Eurovision 2023, including London, Newcastle, Glasgow and Manchester (PA)

Eurovision 2023 host city shortlist to be revealed this week

Framed. (Canva)

What is today's Framed? August 8 movie hints and answer

What is today's Wordle? August 8 hints and answer (PA)

What is today's Wordle? August 8 hints and answer

A woman scrolling on her phone. Credit: Canva

What is today's Quordle? August 8 word puzzle hints and answer

A man listening to music on his headphones. Credit: Canva

What is today's Heardle? August 8 song hints and answer