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Euan Stainbank on the election trail

Scottish Labour

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Scotland's youngest MP did not back pensioners winter fuel cut
Voting records released by the House of Commons revealed Euan Stainbank and Kenneth Stevenson were among 53 Labour MPs not to vote in favour of the cut

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the TUC congress at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, East Sussex

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the TUC congress at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, East Sussex

Sir Keir Starmer

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Starmer hit by rebellion as over 50 Labour MPs revolt on 'cruel' winter fuel cut

A shift from pubs to home drinking has been fuelled by the availability and relatively low cost of off-sales alcohol compared to pub prices

A shift from pubs to home drinking has been fuelled by the availability and relatively low cost of off-sales alcohol compared to pub prices

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'That's the drinking we need to worry about': Alcohol deaths surge in 'Baby Boomers'

Investment giant abrdn employs more than 1,800 people in Scotland. Many work in the group's headquarters in Edinburgh.

Investment giant abrdn employs more than 1,800 people in Scotland. Many work in the group's headquarters in Edinburgh.

Scottish investment giant faces huge challenges under new chief executive

Children's commissioner Nicola Killean criticised the Scottish Government's

Children's commissioner Nicola Killean criticised the Scottish Government's

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Free school meals cut 'shameful' as Swinney faces Holyrood vote

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I know what it’s like to go to school hungry – does John Swinney?

Oren Smith-Carpenter (left), Chris Larmour and Rowland Fraser

Oren Smith-Carpenter (left), Chris Larmour and Rowland Fraser

Scottish space start-up welcomes Orbex founder to its board of directors

Pensioners face ‘brutal’ winter after fuel payment vote, says leading charity

Pensioners face ‘brutal’ winter after fuel payment vote, says leading charity

Winter Fuel Payment

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Pensioners face ‘brutal’ winter after fuel payment vote, says leading charity

Scots bus billionaire claims Labour’s ‘bus revolution’ is doomed to fail

Scots bus billionaire claims Labour’s ‘bus revolution’ is doomed to fail

National government

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Scots bus billionaire claims Labour’s ‘bus revolution’ is doomed to fail

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

I visited Balmoral - so was my day at the royal retreat worth the £150 entry fee?

Michael Matheson.

Michael Matheson.

Michael Matheson

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Michael Matheson 'glad to be back' after serving £11,000 iPad bill ban

Wildlife photographer Karen Miller quit her city based job to photograph mountain hares

Wildlife photographer Karen Miller quit her city based job to photograph mountain hares

Looking for Bo: the touching search for one of Scotland's precious few mountain hares

The story behind a hidden Glasgow gem that originated in depression hit Soviet Russia

The story behind a hidden Glasgow gem that originated in depression hit Soviet Russia

The story behind a hidden Glasgow gem that originated in depression hit Soviet Russia

Hugh McGarvey, left, and his brother Daniel who were both reservists in the 15th (Scottish Volunteer) Parachute Battalion.

Hugh McGarvey, left, and his brother Daniel who were both reservists in the 15th (Scottish Volunteer) Parachute Battalion.

Military veterans

'It was terrifying': Soldiers mark anniversary of parachute disaster

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It's hard to ignore the grim beauty of a brutalist Glasgow

Forecasters have predicted snow could appear on Scotland's peaks

Forecasters have predicted snow could appear on Scotland's peaks

Met office predicts cold snap - with snow on Scotland's peaks

Alexander Goudie's celebrated paintings illustrating Burns' iconic poem Tam o' Shanter on display at Rozelle House, Ayr. Picture: Kirsty Anderson

Alexander Goudie's celebrated paintings illustrating Burns' iconic poem Tam o' Shanter on display at Rozelle House, Ayr. Picture: Kirsty Anderson

The other side of spunkies, kelpies, dead-lights and wraiths

Men aged 70 to 74 in Scotland today are three times more likely to die as a direct result of alcohol than they were in the mid-1990s

Men aged 70 to 74 in Scotland today are three times more likely to die as a direct result of alcohol than they were in the mid-1990s

Alcohol deaths: Can booze-soaked Baby Boomers change the habits of a lifetime?

Sting performing at Radio 2 in the Park

Sting performing at Radio 2 in the Park

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This is why Radio 2 is still the UK’s most popular radio station

Columnists

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Our 'progressive' politicians are a danger to Scotland's most vulnerable people

Salmond/Sturgeon film: 'This lot deserve each other. What a bunch'

If The Shed was as popular as those lamenting its loss claim, it wouldn’t be closing

Brian Taylor: Think John Swinney has had a tough week? Stand by for more

Neil Mackay: If multimillionaires leave over tax, strip them of their citizenship

Kerry Hudson: The kids were on a wave while I was waiving the fun

Andy Maciver: Mayors are the opportunity from this week’s chaos

Sport

Rangers fans unveiled a banner outside Ibrox tonight

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'Back the manager - SACK the board' - Angry fans display Rangers banner outside Ibrox
Rangers supporters tonight unveiled a banner blasting the Ibrox board but backing manager Philippe Clement.

Arne Engels celebrates with Alistair Johnston after Celtic's win over Rangers

Arne Engels celebrates with Alistair Johnston after Celtic's win over Rangers

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Engels delivers instant Celtic vs Rangers 'biggest club' statement in first interview

A general view of McDiarmid Park

A general view of McDiarmid Park

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St Johnstone reveal decision over Rangers & Celtic ticket allocations

George Burley in the dugout in 2009

George Burley in the dugout in 2009

Dundee United FC

Ex-Hearts and Scotland boss George Burley undergoing treatment for cancer

Tennent's benefited from Euro 2024 activity

Tennent's benefited from Euro 2024 activity

Scottish lager giant boosted by major football campaign

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Opinion

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It's hard to ignore the grim beauty of a brutalist Glasgow

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Just Transition

Heat pump job losses and green fund raids. What happened to a just transition?

The Lord-Lieutenant of Glasgow and Lord Provost Cllr Jacqueline McLaren in the City Chambers

The Lord-Lieutenant of Glasgow and Lord Provost Cllr Jacqueline McLaren in the City Chambers

Local government

Letter of the Day: Lord Provosts have a key role to play in Scotland's future

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Business

Oren Smith-Carpenter (left), Chris Larmour and Rowland Fraser

Oren Smith-Carpenter (left), Chris Larmour and Rowland Fraser

Scottish space start-up welcomes Orbex founder to its board of directors

Investment giant abrdn employs more than 1,800 people in Scotland. Many work in the group's headquarters in Edinburgh.

Investment giant abrdn employs more than 1,800 people in Scotland. Many work in the group's headquarters in Edinburgh.

Scottish investment giant faces huge challenges under new chief executive

The firm worked on public sector buildings such as schools and healthcare facilities Picture: Colin Mearns

The firm worked on public sector buildings such as schools and healthcare facilities Picture: Colin Mearns

Scottish construction firm collapses into administration

Tennent's benefited from Euro 2024 activity

Tennent's benefited from Euro 2024 activity

Scottish lager giant boosted by major football campaign

Former Lanarkshire publican lays plans to expand his milk round

Former Lanarkshire publican lays plans to expand his milk round

Business Briefing

Former Lanarkshire publican lays out plans to expand his milk round

Optimism in Scotland jumps amid 'sustained and stable' growth

Optimism in Scotland jumps amid 'sustained and stable' growth

Optimism in Scotland jumps

The hotel is described as being in an 'idyllic' location

The hotel is described as being in an 'idyllic' location

Hotel on which 'extensive monies lavished' for sale