70 minutes ago Kirk minister urges MSPs to inspire people with 'hope' of better days ahead

A Church of Scotland minister has urged members of the Scottish Parliament to lead with a vision of hope that "inspires people to come together".

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79 minutes ago 200,000 'cruel wire traps' in England cause 'immense suffering' to innocent animals

The League Against Cruel Sports is campaigning for a ban of snares in England after one was introduced in Scotland this month, while a ban in Wales is also in the process of being passed

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81 minutes ago Best Black Friday kids’ toy deals, from Lego and Barbie to Tonies and Hot Wheels

Save big on everything from stocking fillers to puzzles, games and dolls

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96 minutes ago Rangers starting XI vs Nice: Philippe Clement makes two huge calls as he looks to save Ibrox job

This is how we predict Rangers will line-up against Nice in the Europa League on Thursday night.

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1 hour ago The Airbnb lodge on Scotland's 'whisky island' you can book for cosy Christmas escape

A unique turf-roofed self catering lodge on Scotland's 'whisky island' that has been described as "cosy" and "extraordinary" is currently available to book through Airbnb.

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1 hour ago Sex changes ‘recognised in law’ with gender recognition certificate, court told

It came during a legal challenge by For Women Scotland over whether trans women can be regarded as female for the purposes of the Equality Act.

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1 hour ago Married man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death guilty of her murder

Filmon Andmichaen killed Liwam Bereket in woodland in Birmingham because their unborn baby was a ‘complication he was unwilling to accept’.

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2 hours ago Police issue update on Scottish house explosion that killed man and injured three people

Police have released extra details about a house explosion that killed a man and injured three other people

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2 hours ago NHS in Scotland recovering more slowly from covid pandemic than in England, report warns

John Swinney insisted the Scottish Government was “focused very strongly” on improving the health service.

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2 hours ago Minister warns of ‘challenges’ for car makers on top of Luton plant closure

Vauxhall owner Stellantis’ decision to close its Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at risk, came after Government efforts to save the plant failed.

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