Good morning readers.

It is the almost Christmas weekend. We hope you have an amazing time with friends and family.

Here is your Friday news update from The Scotsman.

Here are today's top headlines

• Rail strikes: Eight more days of disruption until end of New Year week
• Crime: Dozens of drivers with 12 or more points on licence still on roads, figures show
• People: 14 pictures capturing some of the year’s most historic moments
• Health: Humza Yousaf to meet union leaders in bid to avert NHS walkouts
• Line Of Duty: Reports say show to return for three-part Christmas special

Thanks for reading. Have a great week ahead.

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Graham Falk.