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Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to address the situation by Russell Findlay

Holyrood bid for permanent ban on violent trans prisoners in women jails

Isla Bryson was convicted of raping two women before beginning a gender transition. Bryson was originally sent to Cornton Vale women's prison but was transferred to HMP Edinburgh after a public outcry.

Ministers may consider separate unit for trans prisoners after rapist outcry

Glasgow cyclist killed in HGV crash named as police appeal for witnesses

Glasgow cyclist killed in HGV crash named as police appeal for witnesses

Ex-Daily Record political editor selected as Labour candidate in Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Ex-Daily Record Westminster editor set to contest Na h-Eileanan an Iar for Labour

Cost-of-living crisis sees house price growth stall as demand drops

Cost-of-living crisis sees house price growth stall as demand drops

Exclusive

Edinburgh Airport in retail and lounge expansion plans ahead of summer season

Exclusive Edinburgh Airport in retail and lounge expansion plans ahead of summer season

SNP plans to rejoin EU without vote will 'prompt mockery and concern in Brussels'

SNP plans to rejoin EU without vote will 'prompt mockery and concern in Brussels'

Andrea Riseborough was a surprise inclusion in this year's Best Actress category

Issue Of The Day How Andrea Riseborough and To Leslie could lead to an Oscars rule change

Justice Secretary Keith Brown

Gender bill won't be reviewed to give more safeguards after rapist row insists Brown

Bus Regulation The Musical - Image by Erika Stevenson

Ellie Harrison’s glorious Glasgow piece of agit-prop theatre. Review

Sauchiehall Street is part of Glasgow’s tarnished Golden Z for shoppers

Glasgow must be given more powers to revitalise the city centre: Herald View

The coffin containing Captain James Ferguson is carried ashore at Stranraer after the MV Princess Victoria disaster

Ferry disaster that claimed 136 lives recalled 70 years on

Rishi Sunak insists he 'acted pretty decisively' in sacking Nadhim Zahawi

Rishi Sunak insists he 'acted pretty decisively' in sacking Nadhim Zahawi

Many of the Church of Scotland's buildings have been put up for sale

Letters Act now to halt Kirk's seriously flawed plans for super-presbyteries

Hillwalker dies after Munro fall in Loch Lomond and Trossachs

Hillwalker dies after Munro fall near Crianlarich

Prawn Chorizo Pic: Alan Donaldson

Recipe: Prawn and Chorizo Arrabiata

Henry Maitles is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of the West of Scotland

Agenda An evil to which we must say: Never again

Car found belonging to climber missing on Ben Nevis

Car found belonging to climber missing on Ben Nevis

Columnists

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Kevin McKenna: Why is Sturgeon now acting like a poundland Trump?

'At times like these broadcasters sink or swim.' How did media handle Zahawi sacking?

‘Someone will end up killed if things don't calm down’: Trans star India Willoughby

Claire Taylor: Since when did eating meat become something to apologise for?

Brian Taylor: 'A parcel of rogues' – Is this the moment Sunak lost hope of victory?

Lesley Riddoch: Scotland is still leaving the lights on for the EU

Sport

Michael Beale issues Rangers transfer update as Morgan Whittaker blow revealed

Michael Beale issues Rangers transfer update as Morgan Whittaker blow revealed
The Ibrox club have been chasing deals for both Whittaker and Nicolas Raskin.

Robby McCrorie sidelined as Michael Beale outlines injury return timeline

Robby McCrorie sidelined as Michael Beale outlines injury return timeline

St Johnstone confirm appeal of Nicky Clark red card vs Rangers

St Johnstone confirm appeal of Nicky Clark red card vs Rangers

Hibs confirm loan signing of CJ Egan-Riley from Burnley

Hibs confirm loan signing of CJ Egan-Riley from Burnley

Livingston v Celtic – cinch Premiership – Tony Macaroni Arena

David Martindale: Livingston respect Celtic rather than fear them

Moritz Jenz already missing 'constantly loud' Celtic atmosphere after Schalke move

Moritz Jenz already missing 'constantly loud' Celtic atmosphere after Schalke move

Bassey filleted by Ajax icon as he asks 'how could ex-Rangers player lead defence?'

Bassey filleted by Ajax icon as he asks 'how could ex-Rangers player lead defence?'

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Business

Edinburgh Airport in retail and lounge expansion plans ahead of summer season

Edinburgh Airport in retail and lounge expansion plans ahead of summer season

Scottish teacake manufacturer sold with transfer of 200 jobs

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Scottish teacake manufacturer sold with transfer of 200 jobs

Giant whisky maturation plant at former Royal Navy rum store approved

Giant whisky maturation plant at former Royal Navy rum store approved

Opinion

Opinion

Politicians making money on behalf of private interests is spiralling out of control

Opinion Doug Marr: Where is the line on political lobbying?

Opinion

Has the First Minister's rhetoric lapsed into Poundland Trump territory?

Opinion Kevin McKenna: Why is Sturgeon now acting like a poundland Trump?

Opinion

There are signs of trouble in the First Minister's rhetoric, both political and personal

Opinion Mark Smith: The signs of trouble ahead in Nicola Sturgeon’s rhetoric

Letters

Is the proposed rise in the state pension age unfair on manual workers?

Letters The Tories want us to work until we drop. We have to get out

Letters

Many of the Church of Scotland's buildings have been put up for sale

Letters Act now to halt Kirk's seriously flawed plans for super-presbyteries

Sauchiehall Street is part of Glasgow’s tarnished Golden Z for shoppers

Glasgow must be given more powers to revitalise the city centre: Herald View

Agenda

Henry Maitles is Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of the West of Scotland

Agenda An evil to which we must say: Never again

Opinion

The differences over the Brexit result show the immeasurable divide the United Kingdom is experiencing

Opinion Lesley Riddoch: Scotland is still leaving the lights on for the EU

Issue of the day

This image of 'Putin' front-and-centre meeting students in Moscow has sparked rumours it could in fact be a body double due to the sizeable heels and other apparently

Issue of the day Does this image prove Putin uses body doubles?

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To mark our 240th birthday we are offering you a full year's access for just £24

Time running out to take The Herald's best ever subscription offer

Andrea Riseborough was a surprise inclusion in this year's Best Actress category

Issue Of The Day How Andrea Riseborough and To Leslie could lead to an Oscars rule change

Scottish teacake manufacturer sold with transfer of 200 jobs

Scottish teacake manufacturer sold with transfer of 200 jobs

JK Rowling meets school pupils in Somerset

Harry Potter books signed by JK Rowling and left on shelf for years to be auctioned

Sponsored Journey into the 'mind of infinity' with Christian author Joe Livingston

Many of the Church of Scotland's buildings have been put up for sale

Letters Act now to halt Kirk's seriously flawed plans for super-presbyteries

Bus Regulation The Musical - Image by Erika Stevenson

Ellie Harrison’s glorious Glasgow piece of agit-prop theatre. Review