Sections of the M8 motorway could be shut to commuters during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow next month, amid security concerns over VIPs being caught in slow-moving traffic.
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  These sections of the M8 could shut during COP26 amid security concerns over VIPs stuck in 'slow-moving traffic'  
     
  Sections of the M8 motorway could be shut to commuters during the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow next month, amid security concerns over VIPs being caught in slow-moving traffic.  
     
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How to book a flu jab: Who's eligible and where to get a flu jab in Edinburgh
 
The NHS is planning to vaccinate 35 million people against the flu this winter.
 
     
     
 
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The Outer Hebrides: It is who we are, and it tells our rich story
 
It is rooted in the soil, the people and the past of the Outer Hebrides.

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Bus driver shortage: First to make cuts in Glasgow, Falkirk, Livingston and Stirling
 
Scotland’s biggest bus operation is to make more cuts to its services because of a “very challenging” driver shortage, The Scotsman has learned.
 
     
 
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Andy Murray has been reunited with his wedding ring and tennis shoes after making an appeal on social media
 
Andy Murray’s wedding ring and tennis shoes have been recovered after they seemingly disappeared in the California desert.
 
     
 
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North Sea oil and gas industry needs to start contemplating its demise – Scotsman comment
 
23 days to Cop26: The failure of a legal challenge by environmental group Greenpeace to the UK government’s decision to allow BP to drill the Vorlich North Sea oil field will be cause for celebration in some quarters and dismay in others.
 
     
 
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High temperatures, weather warnings and potential flooding forecast this weekend
 
Scots can expect unusually high temperatures for this time of year over the weekend but heavy rain is also forecast while the Met Office weather warning remains in place.
 
     
     
 
 
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10 dark sky staycations in Scotland perfect for stargazing and seeing the Northern Lights
 
There’s nothing quite like gazing at the enormity of the stars above to put things into perspective, and these getaways will let you see galaxies, constellations, planets from the comfort of your holiday accomodation.
 
 
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Here are 8 of the best Halloween horrors movies which were filmed in Scotland
 
Halloween is just around the corner, so why not check out these spooky Scottish horrors ahead of the witching hour?
 
 
     
     
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  Leeds United skipper Liam Cooper on why he is being so loyal to Scotland when others might have walked away  
     
  When Steve Clarke spoke about wanting only committed players at the start of his Scotland project, he surely had Liam Cooper in mind.  
     
     
 
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Newcastle United owners target trophies and Champions League as £300m takeover is completed
 
Amanda Staveley has vowed to transform Newcastle into a club challenging for trophies and Champions League football after her Saudi-backed consortium finally completed its takeover.
 
 
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Denmark defeat does not deject Scotland under-21 boss Scot Gemmill
 
Scot Gemmill said it was all about building on the positives after his Scotland under-21 side lost narrowly to Denmark at Tynecastle.
 
 
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Disney backing a Scottish football fairytale with girls' game influence
 
Scotland are looking to write their own fairytale by taking part in a groundbreaking Disney-backed production that will hopefully see the number of girls playing football across the country soar.
 
 
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
   
   
 
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