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Twenty years in prison would make the worst polluters think twice Richard Dixon

Meghan Gallacher, deputy leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Image: Lisa Ferguson/National World.

Meet Meghan Gallacher, the Scottish Conservatives’ deputy leader

Dental plaque taken from teeth of those left at the Tomb of Eagle revealed evidence of widespread consumption of seaweed in Orkney. PIC: Karen Hardy/The Power of Plants

Our seaweed eating ancestors who dined on the superfood 5,000 years ago

Cars are stuck in floodingin Rutherglen. Photo: John Devlin

10 stranded motorists airlifted to safety as floods cause chaos across Scotland

Green MSP Maggie Chapman defended the terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel (Picture: John Devlin)

Humza Yousaf must restore credibily by getting Greens out of government - Stephe...

Harnessing the power of the sun, wind and waves can lead to a bright future for the UK economy, while also tackling climate change (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Labour's renewable energy plans could save £93 billion for UK households

There is a creche at Holyrood - but it only offers parents a maximum of four hours at a time. Image: Douglas McGilviray/Getty Images.

Scottish Parliament branded 'not family friendly'

Heavy rain is due across large parts of the country on Saturday. Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Weather warning as Storm Betty sweeps into Scotland

Riders cycle down the Royal Mile at the start of the men's Elite Road Race at the Cycling World Championships in Edinburgh (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

World's top cyclists take to Scotland's roads for elite race

The gym area is set to include treadmills, Peloton bikes, rowing and elliptical machines and a large floor space for weight training or yoga. Picture: contributed.

Healthtech firm looks to rival Silicon Valley with new hi-tech Stirling HQ

Exclusive Plans for new 'ecocide' law covering environmental harm take step forward

The Old Manse is through to the final of Scotland's Home of the Year 2023.

Auchterarder manse progresses to Scotland's Home of the Year final

The proposals would see protests banned within 150 metres of abortion clinics. Image: John Devlin.

Scottish Government supports proposals to ban protests outside abortion clinics

Musicians David Foley, Josie Duncan and Cammy Barnes launch The Reeling festival in Rouken Glen Park. Picture: John Devlin

Stage set for new festival in one of Scotland's biggest public parks

“Open days are a fantastic way for our students to explore their options for further education.”

Ad Feature Scottish school welcomes Malaysian students during Scottish and English uni tour

Lord David Frost called for devolution to be rolled back.

Tories and SNP condemn Lord Frost after peer calls for devolution to be reversed

Michael Matheson becomes the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

Scotland's new health secretary: Who is Michael Matheson?

The centre, which opened in 2007, has an annual footfall of more than 3.5 million. Picture: contributed.

Owner of Cumbernauld’s Antonine Shopping Centre tumbles into administration

Fairview International School Bridge of Allan will soon become the first school in Scotland offering uninterrupted IB for students aged 5-18

Ad Feature Scottish first as international school isset to offer uninterrupted IB

Topolf's new facility in Glasgow only opened in mid-December and has been very busy over the past three months. Picture: Topgolf.

Why new Glasgow venues Topgolf and Golf It! can be good for game

Views across Edinburgh, where Scottish businesses are optimistic despite the economic doom and gloom. Picture: Jeremy Stockton

Less doom and gloom for Scottish businesses despite economic 'bumps'

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Handout photo of a fallen tree on a car in Aberfeldy, Scotland, as a result of storm Otto. The storm, the first to be named this winter, has been labelled Otto by the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and is expected to bring disruption to travellers across northern areas of the UK. Issue date: Friday February 17, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storm. Photo credit should read: PA/PA Wire

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Thousands still without power after Storm Otto

Energy bills are continuing to rise

Readers' letters: Nationalisation is the answer to energy crisis

A flood alert is in place for parts of Scotland

Flood alerts issued across Scotland with weather warning issued

People grieving over the loss of a child should not be forced to be in the same room as those experiencing the joy of a new-born baby (Picture: Didier Pallages/AFP via Getty Images)

Mums grieving for lost baby should not have to do that in maternity unit

The Met office warning has been extended

Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning extended to east including Edinburgh

Tom Tugendhat delivers the first speech of his Conservative Party leadership campaign yesterday (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Johnson's successor must be responsible, ethical and moderate – Stephen Kerr

Monica Lennon has urged the chief medical officer Gregor Smith and national clinical director Jason Leitch to give assurances there is no evidence to support John Mason’s claims on abortion care.

MSP urges Jason Leitch to fact check John Mason abortion comments

John Mason has made claims against abortion services as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says his comments are 'wrong'. (Photo: ED Jones/AFP via Getty Images)

MSP claims 'considerable scepticism' around abortion consent

Free nappies call: Monica Lennon MSP

Labour MSP calls for country-wide free access to reusable nappy schemes

Under the watch of the Women’s Health Minister, Monica Lennon MSP said Scotland is seen as an “easy target” by those who wish to end abortion.

MSP urges Women's Health minister to 'break silence' over anti-abortion protests

Asda is extending its rewards loyalty scheme scheme to an extra 32 UK stores (Photo: Shutterstock)

Asda extends rewards loyalty scheme to 48 stores - full list of locations

Mr Smith hails the reopening as a major milestone, saying he refused to let the fire and the pandemic destroy his life’s work. Picture: contributed.

Hammer time: Iain Smith Auctioneers debuting new premises after 2018 fire

Essential visiting arrangements have now been introduced at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in response to a rise in COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 update: NHS Forth Valley's hospitals move to essential visiting only

School strikes calling for more action on climate change have become a global movement (Picture: Marijn de Keyzer/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images)

Climate school strikes have Scottish Labour's full support – Monica Lennon MSP

Ineos is increasing security during COP26

COP26: Grangemouth businesses take steps to deal with potential disruption

The Scottish Environmental Agency has issued five flood alerts and 17 flood warnings.

SEPA issues flood warnings for parts of Scotland

Bonnybridge teenager Morgan Marshall has been found after going missing on Friday, October 1.

Missing teenager found 'safe and well'

Sky internet: Prominent wifi providers down across east central Scotland

Prominent internet providers appear to be down across east central Scotland

Scotland will see more hot weather on Thursday.

Temperatures set to soar over 25C

'I thoroughly enjoy my job, and the key driver of that is the people I have the privilege to work with,' says Mr Graham. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Patrick Graham of BGF images

Paddy Graham

The Big Interview: Paddy Graham of BGF

Counting takes place in the Central Scotland list region. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Greens win first MSP in Central Scotland

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie shows how to campaign in an environmentally friendly way (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scottish Greens have made real progress in this election – Lorna Slater

Alex Salmond on the campaign trail for Alba this month. Where now for the former First Minister following the party's dismal show at the ballot boxes? Picture: PA.

What next for Alex Salmond after failure of Alba at the ballot box?

How are Scotland's biggest parties pledging to tackle disability issues?

Scottish Election 2021: Where the parties stand on disability issues

Tourists are vital to Edinburgh's economy

Edinburgh has to 'work harder' this year to make a profit from tourists

Judy Murray giving children tennis training in Maryhill Park, Glasgow, as part of her work with the Judy Murray Foundation, which is aiming to breathe life into tennis courts that were restored by volunteers.

SNP pledges support to 'national conversation on sport' in Covid recovery

The warning is in place until Monday, April 26.

Wildfires warning: Extreme risk of incidents across Scotland

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warn of extreme risk of wildfire across the country this week (picture: Scott J MacLucas-Paton)

Extremely high risk of wildfire in Scotland this week

Gordon Ramsay's new TV show has been slammed and probably in Falkirk more than anywhere else (Picture: BBC/Studio Ramsay/Mark Johnson)

Gordon Ramsay's attack on Falkirk is part of a celebrity trend – Aidan Smith

Travel disruption, flooding, and property damage could be expected.

Scotland's weather: Amber and yellow warnings for rain and wind

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK

More snow expected across the UK thanks to Storm Darcy - the forecast near you (Photo: Shutterstock)

More snow expected across the UK thanks to Storm Darcy - the forecast near you

A yellow weather warning for snow is in place covering much of Scotland form 11am

Yellow weather warning issued for snow across Borders and Central Scotland

Monica Lennon will face Anas Sarwar in the upcoming Labour leadership contest (Getty Images)

Who is Monica Lennon MSP?

A Procedures Committee, to oversee the election of Mr Leonard's successor, has been formed and will have its first meeting on Friday. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Scottish Labour begins search for new leader after Leonard’s departure

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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

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries