Sturgeon 'misled' Parliament over Trump probe | Temperatures to soar across Scotland

Jul 15, 2021

Sam Shedden

Engagement Editor

Good morning,

And what a morning we're having.

The nation will be bathed in sunshine today with parts of eastern Scotland set to see temperatures rising to as high as 26C.

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