Top stories of the week

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.

The Scottish Government has been accused of “dragging its feet” over the installation of ice sensors on the Queensferry Crossing amid fears more wintry weather will lead to further closures of a key part of the country’s road network.

Even former leaders of Israel’s Mossad secret service agree that making a true peace with the Palestinians – rather than the ‘deal’ Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu seek to impose on them – is the only long-term solution, writes Kenny MacAskill.

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Boris Johnson's proposed bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been branded a "vanity project" by Scotland's Transport Secretary who called for the £20 billion  cost to be spent elsewhere.

One of Scotland's busiest roads has had to close due to "almost four feet of water" blocking cars.

Caroline Flack has been found dead in her London flat, it has been reported.

Aberdeen's current Depute Provost has defended her predecessor, accusing opposition parties of a "witch hunt" to force his resignation after a conviction for sexual assault.

Sajid Javid has resigned as Chancellor, derailing Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in an apparent turf war with the Prime Minister's top adviser, Dominic Cummings.