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Here are today's top headlines

• Scotland Christmas day weather forecast: Yellow warning of ice, snow and 'freezing rain'
• Analysis: How long will the new restrictions in Scotland last?
• Total taxpayer cost of children rights' Bill referral hits £183k
• Celtic v Rangers and Hibs v Hearts rescheduled as shutdown to come into effect after Boxing Day
• Omicron risk of hospitalisation may be two-thirds lower than Delta, study suggests
• Consultation on controversial assisted dying plans for Scotland closes after 'unprecedented' response

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