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Brown insists ministers had no knowledge of trans rapist being held in female prison
Justice Secretary Keith Brown has insisted that he had no knowledge of a transgender prisoner temporarily being held in a female jail – as he admitted there will be “exceptional circumstances” where plans will need to be signed off by SNP ministers.

Alister Jack justifies gender reforms bill block in letter to Holyrood committee

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with MEP Guy Verhofstadt at the EP in Brussels, Belgium, June 29, 2016.

Russia may not have invaded Ukraine had Brexit not happened, claims top MEP

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Cherry rejects Smith's call to quit SNP over gender reform opposition

Cherry rejects Smith's call to quit SNP over gender reform opposition

Bennylyn Burke, 25, and her two-year-old daughter Jellica.

Man admits killing mother and toddler but denies their murder

Angus Wolfe Murray

Angus Wolfe Murray: From 'a beastly boarding school' to a life off-grid

SNP Housing Secretary Shona Robison

'Bursting at the seams': Record number of children in temporary accommodation

'Popular' transatlantic service to Scottish airport cancelled by airline

Major airline cancels 'popular' transatlantic services to Scottish airport

Wyndford flats will not be granted listed status.

Updated Maryhill tower blocks refused listed status

Mario Gizzi and Tony Conetta Picture: Colin Mearns

Exclusive Scotland's 'largest' restaurant group reveals financial results

Rees-Mogg criticised after dismissing 'snowflakey' Raab bullying complaints

Rees-Mogg criticised after dismissing 'snowflakey' Raab bullying complaints

A&E waiting times improve but thousands still waiting over eight hours to be seen

A&E waiting times improve but thousands still waiting over eight hours to be seen

MP for Cornton Vale branded 'deplorable' for dodging trans prisoner row question

MP for Cornton Vale branded 'deplorable' for dodging trans prisoner row question

Tesco buys Paperchase brand but chain's 106 branches face closure

Former Marks and Spencer in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street

Call to save former Marks and Spencer's art deco facade

Former Rangers striker returns to Ibrox for academy coaching role

Exclusive Former Rangers striker returns to Ibrox for academy coaching role

A helicopter was brought in to support the work at the tourist attraction.

Helicopter assists restoration work at beloved Skye beauty spot

HMP Cornton Vale

FM under new pressure after violent trans paedophile sent to women's prison

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?

Neil Mackay: Hail Alan Cumming, the national treasure who returned his OBE

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

Zak Rudden completes loan switch to St Johnstone from Dundee

Zak Rudden completes loan switch to St Johnstone from Dundee
The striker has agreed a temporary move to Perth.

Rangers complete move for Nicolas Raskin on long-term Ibrox deal

Celtic transfer deadline day state of play as fringe players could move on

Celtic transfer deadline day state of play as fringe players could move on

Aberdeen sign Ajax goalkeeper Jay Gorter on loan until end of the season

Aberdeen sign Ajax goalkeeper Jay Gorter on loan until end of the season

Rangers transfer deadline day state of play - Chris Jack

Hyeongyu Oh takes part in a Celtic training session at Lennoxtown

Celtic make you feel invincible: Ange Postecoglou on impact of Hyeongyu Oh's debut

Exclusive

Former Rangers striker returns to Ibrox for academy coaching role

Exclusive Former Rangers striker returns to Ibrox for academy coaching role

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Business

Tesco buys Paperchase brand but chain's 106 branches face closure

Mario Gizzi and Tony Conetta Picture: Colin Mearns

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Scotland's 'largest' restaurant group reveals financial results

Couple behind historic wedding venue toast 75 per cent increase in bookings

Couple behind historic wedding venue toast 75 per cent increase in bookings

Opinion

Opinion

There are misconceptions about how crime in the courts is reported – some of our lawmakers may need more information

Opinion Catriona Stewart: Scotland's lawmakers need to brush up their knowledge

Opinion

80 percent of Scotland's peatland is degraded or damaged yet the momentum for a solution continues to stall

Opinion Vicky Allan: For peat's sake! Scottish government's missed targets and false figures

Opinion

Actor Alan Cumming returned his OBE and said his eyes had been opened by the 'toxicity of empire'

Opinion Neil Mackay: Hail Alan Cumming, the national treasure who returned his OBE

Letters

Boris Johnson and Nadhim Zahawi have both been mired in scandal, as have several other prominent Tories

Letters Why on earth should we call these people Honourable?

Letters

The late Queen pictured with Irish President Mary McAleese on their way into a state dinner in Dublin Castle on May 17, 2011, the occasion when the Queen acknowleged the “sad and regrettable” mistakes of Britain's historic relationship

Letters See the Empire from its subjects' perspectives. You'll see Cumming was right

Opinion

There are more headline-grabbing scandals in the pipeline for the Scottish Government and its ministers

Opinion Brian Wilson: We deserve a competent government, not one obsessed with empty boasts

Angus Wolfe Murray

Angus Wolfe Murray: From 'a beastly boarding school' to a life off-grid

Agenda

Marcus DiRollo is lettings director at full-service legal firm Gilson Gray

Agenda Rent freeze U-turn still leaves investors with more questions than answers

Opinion

Talking to strangers can help foster a sense of community

Opinion Daniella Theis: How a quick chat with a stranger made my day

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Arts, Entertainment, Life & Style

'Popular' transatlantic service to Scottish airport cancelled by airline

Major airline cancels 'popular' transatlantic services to Scottish airport

A helicopter was brought in to support the work at the tourist attraction.

Helicopter assists restoration work at beloved Skye beauty spot

Head of Lees Foods to retire following £5.7m sale to bakery rival Finsbury

Three out of five outlets have scaled back operations to combat surging energy prices and steep wage hikes. Picture: Getty Images

Exclusive Scotland's pubs and restaurants cut opening hours as ‘tidal wave’ hits operators

Seneca Medical Group was present at the major event

Sponsored Seneca Scotland attended the Global Wellness Economy Forum

There are more headline-grabbing scandals in the pipeline for the Scottish Government and its ministers

Opinion Brian Wilson: We deserve a competent government, not one obsessed with empty boasts

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