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Opinion Why Smaug the dragon would make an ideal Tory – Susan Morrison Susan Morrison

Opinion Why Indyref2 push is not a distraction from cost-of-living crisis Tommy Sheppard

Opinion Tories are looking after oil barons while condemning millions to misery Ian Murray

Opinion Buying birthday presents is a bridge too far - Fiona Duff Fiona Duff

Opinion Festivals' return to former glories should inspire city to get back to business John McLellan

Opinion Forcing nuke base shutdown would be odd start for indy Scotland in Nato John McLellan

Opinion Brave Sir Robert and his Lib Dem knights seem scared of power – John McLellan John McLellan

Opinion Council coalition talks - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Readers' letters: Interest rate rises won’t cure inflation By The Newsroom

Opinion The awful truth about the sewage in our rivers – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton

Opinion Cycle lane protest - your views online By The Newsroom

Politics Dnipro Kids celebrate Hibs 4-0 win and Eurovision win as Ukraine War continues Steve Cardownie

Opinion Looks like we're down to final three options for next council administration Steve Cardownie

Opinion Tell us your views on short term let licensing scheme - Paul Lawrence Paul Lawrence

Opinion Readers' letters: Roadworks disrupt Queensferry life By The Newsroom

Opinion Criticism of Sturgeon’s US trip by opposition is utterly hypocritical Angus Robertson

Opinion Nato should welcome Finland and Sweden with open arms – Angus Robertson MSP Angus Robertson

Opinion Sir Angus Grossart will be remembered as Scotland's 'renaissance man' Angus Robertson

Opinion Edinburgh council coalition talks- your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Why Labour wants to keep its distance from the SNP – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

Opinion Readers' letters: Adam McVey’s leadership ‘mandate’ claim is very slender By The Newsroom

Opinion Scotland and England are streets apart on treatment of refugees - Lorna Slater By The Newsroom

Arts and Entertainment Unacceptable theatre shutdown must spark rethink over football fan gatherings Brian Ferguson

Opinion After election win, SNP will keep tackling cost-of-living crisis – Adam McVey Adam McVey

Arts and Entertainment There are three smash hit shows you must see in Edinburgh this week end Liam Rudden

Opinion Election consequences for commuters into Edinburgh - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Readers' letters: Love of Westminster is blinding Murray By The Newsroom

Opinion Retail fantasy and reality are polls apart - Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

Opinion Does Boris care about people whose food and energy bills exceed their income? Susan Dalgety

Opinion Readers' letters: Getting to bottom of CalMac ferry saga By The Newsroom

Opinion Edinburgh's next Lord Provost, continuing centuries of tradition, should be... Susan Dalgety

Opinion Readers' letters: Sturgeon might be an unwelcome guest in the United States By The Newsroom

Opinion Cat kept so quiet about horrific injury even Miss Marple wouldn't have noticed Hayley Matthews

Opinion Pandemic kids have missed out on learning important life skill – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

Opinion Royal Yacht Britannia makes a great day out. Go see how the other half live Hayley Matthews

Opinion Queen should be allowed to retire so Charles and Camilla can take over Susan Morrison

Opinion Cereal offenders used to be the people serving 'breakfast' on public transport Susan Morrison

Opinion People who use food banks 'can't cook' - Your views online Readers' online comments

Opinion If government won't act, charities must meet the soaring need for emergency food Ewan Aitken

Opinion Just as free world defeated Hitler, Putin will not triumph against Ukraine Angus Robertson

Opinion Both Tories and SNP failing to tackle cost-of-living crisis – Ian Murray MP Ian Murray

Opinion Why SNP may struggle to deliver its 'progressive vision' – John McLellan John McLellan

Opinion Salisbury Crags' 'sky walkway' plan is as daft as Princes Street motorway wheeze John McLellan

Opinion Tackling council's poisonous culture remains a pressing priority – John McLellan John McLellan

Opinion SNP-Green council coalition talks - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa set to become a force for good on and off-screen Brian Ferguson

Opinion Readers' letters: Labour mistake to rule out coalition By The Newsroom

Opinion Have we got Festival Fringe treats for you - Karen Koren Karen Koren

Opinion Boris Johnson's failings are being shown up by Keir Starmer – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Opinion Elections can be cruel on hard-working councillors who miss out Steve Cardownie

Lifestyle How to eat alone - tips on how to survive the solo dining experience Gaby Soutar

Opinion Council coalition negotiations - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Labour's antipathy to coalition with SNP looks set to prolong negotiations Steve Cardownie

Opinion SNP should now lead the city to a progressive future – Angus Robertson MSP Angus Robertson

Opinion New Dr Who is helping to create a renaissance in Scotland's film and TV industry Angus Robertson

Opinion Could council elections signal a shift away from constitutional politics? Ian Swanson

Opinion Car engines idling - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Green vote of confidence in our city’s future - Lorna Slater Lorna Slater

Opinion Readers' letters: Rob Munn pays price for alphabet effect By The Newsroom

Opinion Readers' letters: We need to protect the right to use cash By The Newsroom

Opinion Idling cars bring a heavy price for the environment - Rachael Revesz Rachael Revesz

Opinion Tackling antisocial behaviour is a big policing priority - CI Mark Hamilton Mark Hamilton

Opinion Radical skywalk proposal for Arthur's Seat - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Nigel Havers’ Bidding Room sounds like a hit for Leith Theatre – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Opinion Here's what the job of being a councillor is all about – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Opinion Edinburgh 1986 Commonwealth Games memories - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Here's what the city's councillors need to do now Robert Aldridge

Opinion Readers' letters: Labour policies are no help to Scotland By The Newsroom

Opinion Readers' letters: Why no windfall tax on record profits? By The Newsroom

Opinion Kardashian is right to worry after wearing Monroe's dress – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

Opinion New broom may sweep city centre roads clean - Kevin Buckle Kevin Buckle

Opinion Abuse hurled at Katie Price by bitter trolls was sickening – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

Opinion Edinburgh's phantom roadworks menace has been causing mayhem in Glasgow too Susan Morrison

Opinion The Yorkshire Husband and I did not let a terrible smell come between us Susan Morrison

Opinion Off-road motorbikes on pavements - your views online By The Newsroom

Opinion Readers' letters: Empty phrases on Scottish economy By The Newsroom

Opinion Livingston's 'castle' proved a big, bouncy hit with my boys – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

Opinion Great Polish Map of Scotland took me on an unexpected journey Christine Grahame

Opinion SNP and Tories are failing public over cost-of-living crisis – Ian Murray MP Ian Murray

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