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Good morning Voornaam,

Today, MSPs are expected to back calls for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza. Elsewhere our reporters have been investigating the contentious world of whisky cask investment and stark revelations about the amount of sewage spilling into Scottish waters.

Five stories to start the day

- Premium Raw sewage spewed into Scottish rivers and seas nearly 60,000 times as drain networks burst

- Premium Scotch whisky investment: What is the cask whisky association - and why is it controversial

- Five exciting events to enjoy this St Andrew's Day including Dundee Hooley

- Premium Nigel Farage on I’m a Celebrity? We could be watching a future Tory leader – Aidan Smith

- Humza Yousaf to lead debate on Gaza ceasefire vote at Scottish Parliament

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Have a great day,

Josh