Joshua King Head of Digital Engagement & Development

Good morning Voornaam,

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Five stories to start the day...

- Premium School violence Scotland: Here are 5 key issues the SNP's new action plan must address

- Five must-watch Gary Oldman films and where to stream them including Dracula

- Premium How the only shop on a Scottish island was saved with help of second home owners

- Premium Exclusive: W Edinburgh opens: First look at luxury hotel, with SushiSamba, spa, 12th-floor deck and suite with outdoor shower

- Premium A Scots hotel has 'banned' mince pies this Christmas

Best wishes,

Josh