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Arts
Darina Allen and Jose Pizzaro to give book talks
Neil Oliver books in for signing session
Breaking Edinburgh News
Road accident closes A68 at Sheriffhall
Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin
Breaking News
Man who strangled wife during nightmare walks free
Cartoon
Frank Boyle cartoon - 20/11/09
Celebrities
Video: Radio Forth awards
Neil Oliver books in for signing session
Curtain coming down on Oprah Winfrey Show
Short films to get free screenings
TV chef Delia cooks up CBE
Comment
Frank Boyle cartoon - 20/11/09
Ian Swanson: Despite only a brief mention in the Queen's speech, the future of devolution is a key consideration for every political party
Susan Morrison: It's time we reclaimed Christmas for ourselves
John Gibson: Don't shout ship ahoy for this one No holds Bard Ate-leg spider
Talk of the Town: Flatulent Fresian puts wind up the Cowgate
Division 1
Previous meetings between Hearts and St Johnstone at Tynecastle
Division 3
Livingston's Raffaele De Vita ready to roar at Hampden
Edinburgh, East & Fife
Video: Radio Forth awards
Road accident closes A68 at Sheriffhall
Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin
Edinburgh tram project set to force up water bills across Scotland
Escape-hungry snake slithers into neighbour's shower
Lothians on flood alert after heavy rain causes disruption
Coalition vote defeat leaves Edinburgh Council care service plans in chaos
Police officer in trouble over racist e-mail
Danny MacAskill saddles up for Children in Need event
MSP Margaret Smith defends expenses claim for one-mile journey between schools
Education
Student 'joke' blossoms into Chelsea Flower Show invite
Students help others fashion career in retail
Protesters hand demand to Royal Bank of Scotland
E-learning scheme at NHS 24 wins award
Childcare group sets up HQ
Nursery staff applauded at crisis meeting
Entertainment
Video: Radio Forth awards
TV chef Delia cooks up CBE
Your reviews: 'The band's chemistry was clearly there'
Short films to get free screenings
Gig review: Yes, Usher Hall
Curtain coming down on Oprah Winfrey Show
Neil Oliver books in for signing session
Film review: The Informant!
Film review: A Serious Man
A 19th century romcom, Italian style
Environment
Keep Scotland Beautiful inspectors award Edinburgh its best-ever rating for the cleanliness of its streets
Student 'joke' blossoms into Chelsea Flower Show invite
Weather derails project
Websites 'fail to go green'
Features
Video: Radio Forth awards
Refelections on art
Evening News Caption Competition - 20/11/09
TV crew films life at Edinburgh's Royal Dick Vet School
Five schools and communities adopt a Euro health project to help the Lothians win its battle with the bulge
Your reviews: 'The band's chemistry was clearly there'
Real Lives: Beanstalk panto got John hooked on the Churchill
Perfect that dramatic look for festive season make-up
High 5: Lucy Cowen
Joke of the Day
Film
Reel Time: Inverness festival shows shape of some good things to come
Film review: A Serious Man
Film review: The Informant!
My Edinburgh: Award-winning screenwriter, Edinburgh's David Barras is currently working on the new film Electric Man
The Informant! The strange tale of whistleblower Mark Whitacre
Film review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Football
Hibs eye Iceland defender Haraldur Freyr Guomundsson
Ismael Bouzid's joy at World Cup play-off glory – now he wants to play his way into Algerian squad for South Africa
Jamie Mole absence adds to Hearts injury woes
Fine start to season for Bo'ness under threat warns boss
Moroccan Abdessalam Benjelloun admits international results have made it worst week of career but vows Hibs will benefit
Stewart says Strollers will survive in top flight
Previous meetings between Hearts and St Johnstone at Tynecastle
Arniston youngsters on track thanks to former Rangers defender Scott Nisbet
Livingston's Raffaele De Vita ready to roar at Hampden
High hopes for St Johnstone's teen duo
Games
Crossword
Golf
Golf: Musselburgh pro Fraser Mann to travel the world on 'golden oldies' tour
Golf: Anger flows as union told it uses members as cash 'tap'
Golf: Ross Fisher drops further shots in Dubai bid
Health
Five schools and communities adopt a Euro health project to help the Lothians win its battle with the bulge
Health
Teens raid drinks cabinets for kicks
Five schools and communities adopt a Euro health project to help the Lothians win its battle with the bulge
Health
Perfect that dramatic look for festive season make-up
Health
Patients' confidential records on stolen ambulance laptop
E-learning scheme at NHS 24 wins award
Third person in Lothians dies after contracting swine flu
New team to help improve Parkinson's care
Sock 'helps to prevent pain in amputees'
Nasal sprays recalled over fears of dangerous bacteria
New boss for drug team
Homes & Gardens
TV crew films life at Edinburgh's Royal Dick Vet School
International
Curtain coming down on Oprah Winfrey Show
Elves battle for Santa's letters
'World's oldest woman' dies
Lions kill tiger in Czech zoo
Suicide bomber on motorcycle leaves 13 dead
New double act at head of EU labelled 'lightweights'
Leaders
Leader comment: Bin dispute
Letters
Only badly run councils will benefit from resource sharing
Joke of the Day
High 5: Lucy Cowen
Motorsport
Kris Meeke's the man to beat as Rally Scotland enters forest
Movies
Film review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Movies
The Informant! The strange tale of whistleblower Mark Whitacre
Film review: The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Movies
The Informant! The strange tale of whistleblower Mark Whitacre
Reel Time: Inverness festival shows shape of some good things to come
Movies
Reel Time: Inverness festival shows shape of some good things to come
Film review: A Serious Man
Movies
Film review: A Serious Man
Film review: The Informant!
Movies
Film review: The Informant!
Music
Usher Hall prize winner returns after 81 years
Music
Video: Radio Forth awards
Your reviews: 'The band's chemistry was clearly there'
Music
Your reviews: 'The band's chemistry was clearly there'
Music award nominees
Music
Gig review: Yes, Usher Hall
Now it's opera on water skis
Music
Gig review: Yes, Usher Hall
Here Come The Girls
Music
Dishing the dirt: First select your pineapple, then throw it at Calvin . .
Interview: Gary Numan - Eighties synth supremo is still flying high
Music
Eddy Grant rolls back into Electric Avenue after a 20-year break
Music matters: And the winner is . . Cowell
Music
Here Come The Girls
Eddy Grant rolls back into Electric Avenue after a 20-year break
Music
Up front: Madeleine Peyroux
Interview: Gary Numan - Eighties synth supremo is still flying high
Music
Up front: Madeleine Peyroux
Music matters: And the winner is . . Cowell
Music
Now it's opera on water skis
Nature
Student 'joke' blossoms into Chelsea Flower Show invite
Weather derails project
Lions kill tiger in Czech zoo
News
Video: Radio Forth awards
News
City attraction builds success
News
Edinburgh tram project set to force up water bills across Scotland
Escape-hungry snake slithers into neighbour's shower
News
Castle tells all the stories of Christmas past
News
Road accident closes A68 at Sheriffhall
Body found in search for police officer swept away in floods
News
Lothians on flood alert after heavy rain causes disruption
Coalition vote defeat leaves Edinburgh Council care service plans in chaos
News
Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin
Man who strangled wife during nightmare walks free
News
Police officer in trouble over racist e-mail
Danny MacAskill saddles up for Children in Need event
News
Edinburgh tram project set to force up water bills across Scotland
Escape-hungry snake slithers into neighbour's shower
News
MSP Margaret Smith defends expenses claim for one-mile journey between schools
TV crew films life at Edinburgh's Royal Dick Vet School
News
Lothians on flood alert after heavy rain causes disruption
Coalition vote defeat leaves Edinburgh Council care service plans in chaos
News
Teens raid drinks cabinets for kicks
Keep Scotland Beautiful inspectors award Edinburgh its best-ever rating for the cleanliness of its streets
News
Police officer in trouble over racist e-mail
Odd
Escape-hungry snake slithers into neighbour's shower
'World's oldest woman' dies
Elves battle for Santa's letters
Lions kill tiger in Czech zoo
Opinion
Frank Boyle cartoon - 20/11/09
Ian Swanson: Despite only a brief mention in the Queen's speech, the future of devolution is a key consideration for every political party
John Gibson: Don't shout ship ahoy for this one No holds Bard Ate-leg spider
Susan Morrison: It's time we reclaimed Christmas for ourselves
Joke of the Day
Only badly run councils will benefit from resource sharing
High 5: Lucy Cowen
Leader comment: Bin dispute
Talk of the Town: Flatulent Fresian puts wind up the Cowgate
Other sports
Edinburgh Kings aim to bounce back
Ice Hockey: Michael Beynon up for extinguishing hot Blaze in double header
Badmington: Martin Campbell has 'nothing to lose' in clash
Hockey: Sisters doing it for Grange
Volleyball: City of Edinburgh will give Killie respect
Bowls: Big changes as Bainfield try to step up promotion bid
Harkess expects Ryan return
People
My Edinburgh: Award-winning screenwriter, Edinburgh's David Barras is currently working on the new film Electric Man
Real Lives: Beanstalk panto got John hooked on the Churchill
Performing Arts
Spoilt for choice on stage
Sinbad The Pantomime: All the nice girls love a sailor
Makars turn to the queen of crime mystery
Politics
Coalition vote defeat leaves Edinburgh Council care service plans in chaos
MSP Margaret Smith defends expenses claim for one-mile journey between schools
Harman faces road charge
Sale of buildings to plug £45m hole in West Lothian Council budget
New double act at head of EU labelled 'lightweights'
Ian Swanson: Despite only a brief mention in the Queen's speech, the future of devolution is a key consideration for every political party
MP David Curry quits expenses role as home allowance probed
Premiership 1
Rugby: Rory Hutton's return to Heriot's can have knock on effect
Rallying
Kris Meeke's the man to beat as Rally Scotland enters forest
Rugby
Mike Blair out of Australia Test with ankle injury
Bill Lothian: Barclay and Godman must contain Oz star Matt if Scotland are to cause upset and win Giteau is a quality player and I'm not surprised he's been nominated as player of the year
Rugby: John Houston's Plan A is to carry on where he left off in the Summer
Rugby: Rory Hutton's return to Heriot's can have knock on effect
Scotland squad selected to face Australia in Saturday's Autumn international at Murrayfield
Scotland
Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin
Edinburgh tram project set to force up water bills across Scotland
Escape-hungry snake slithers into neighbour's shower
Lothians on flood alert after heavy rain causes disruption
Coalition vote defeat leaves Edinburgh Council care service plans in chaos
Police officer in trouble over racist e-mail
Danny MacAskill saddles up for Children in Need event
MSP Margaret Smith defends expenses claim for one-mile journey between schools
TV crew films life at Edinburgh's Royal Dick Vet School
Teens raid drinks cabinets for kicks
Six Nations
Bill Lothian: Barclay and Godman must contain Oz star Matt if Scotland are to cause upset and win Giteau is a quality player and I'm not surprised he's been nominated as player of the year
Rugby: John Houston's Plan A is to carry on where he left off in the Summer
Scotland squad selected to face Australia in Saturday's Autumn international at Murrayfield
SPL
Hibs eye Iceland defender Haraldur Freyr Guomundsson
Ismael Bouzid's joy at World Cup play-off glory – now he wants to play his way into Algerian squad for South Africa
Jamie Mole absence adds to Hearts injury woes
Moroccan Abdessalam Benjelloun admits international results have made it worst week of career but vows Hibs will benefit
High hopes for St Johnstone's teen duo
Previous meetings between Hearts and St Johnstone at Tynecastle
Gus MacPherson hopes St Mirren get off to a good start against Hibs
Sport
Mike Blair out of Australia Test with ankle injury
Hibs eye Iceland defender Haraldur Freyr Guomundsson
Ismael Bouzid's joy at World Cup play-off glory – now he wants to play his way into Algerian squad for South Africa
Jamie Mole absence adds to Hearts injury woes
Moroccan Abdessalam Benjelloun admits international results have made it worst week of career but vows Hibs will benefit
Fine start to season for Bo'ness under threat warns boss
Bill Lothian: Barclay and Godman must contain Oz star Matt if Scotland are to cause upset and win Giteau is a quality player and I'm not surprised he's been nominated as player of the year
Stewart says Strollers will survive in top flight
Previous meetings between Hearts and St Johnstone at Tynecastle
Scotland squad selected to face Australia in Saturday's Autumn international at Murrayfield
Sport Top Stories
Mike Blair out of Australia Test with ankle injury
Fine start to season for Bo'ness under threat warns boss
Stewart says Strollers will survive in top flight
Previous meetings between Hearts and St Johnstone at Tynecastle
Badmington: Martin Campbell has 'nothing to lose' in clash
Scotland squad selected to face Australia in Saturday's Autumn international at Murrayfield
Volleyball: City of Edinburgh will give Killie respect
Hockey: Sisters doing it for Grange
Livingston's Raffaele De Vita ready to roar at Hampden
Arniston youngsters on track thanks to former Rangers defender Scott Nisbet
Top Stories
Video: Radio Forth awards
Road accident closes A68 at Sheriffhall
Body found in search for police officer swept away in floods
Businessman paid undercover policeman posing as hitman to 'kneecap' his cousin
Man who strangled wife during nightmare walks free
Edinburgh tram project set to force up water bills across Scotland
Escape-hungry snake slithers into neighbour's shower
Lothians on flood alert after heavy rain causes disruption
Coalition vote defeat leaves Edinburgh Council care service plans in chaos
Police officer in trouble over racist e-mail
Transport-news
Road accident closes A68 at Sheriffhall
Edinburgh tram project set to force up water bills across Scotland
Funding pledge to launch hovercraft service on Forth
CBI plea on car scrap plan
TV & Radio
On the box with Gareth Edwards: Confessions of a Traffic warden
Television: Bear with us
UK
Body found in search for police officer swept away in floods
Man who strangled wife during nightmare walks free
Nasal sprays recalled over fears of dangerous bacteria
MP David Curry quits expenses role as home allowance probed
CBI plea on car scrap plan
Harman faces road charge
TV chef Delia cooks up CBE
Visual Arts
Refelections on art
World
Suicide bomber on motorcycle leaves 13 dead
'World's oldest woman' dies
Elves battle for Santa's letters
Lions kill tiger in Czech zoo
New double act at head of EU labelled 'lightweights'
Curtain coming down on Oprah Winfrey Show
World Cup
Thierry Henry is no cheat says Beckham
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