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Val McDermid has said tweets aimed at Nicola Sturgeon are like something from the 'Dark Ages'

Misogyny aimed at Nicola Sturgeon is 'disgusting', legendary crime writer says

Keir Starmer campaigning with the now-suspended Labour candidate Wilma Brown

BEHIND THE HEADLINES As the General Election nears, a new journalism 'industry' opens up

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The news casts doubt on claims made in Westminster and Holyrood that oil and gas licensing secures jobs

Scottish renewables jobs soar as oil and gas jobs plummet

3

Brianna Ghey's mother Esther Ghey arrives at Manchester Crown Court

COMMENT Brianna Ghey's death shows the struggles of parenting in a digital world

The Unionist media had a predictable response to Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence at the UK Covid Inquiry

The Jouker The worst media takes after Nicola Sturgeon's session at the Covid Inquiry

7

Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, arriving at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

COMMENT Andrew Tickell: We must protect experts such as Devi Sridhar who speak up

11

Janey Godley has spoken about the impact social media abuse has had on her mental health

Janey Godley: 'Certain sections of Scotland' accuse me of faking cancer

2

ScotRail has issued a 'scam' warning to social media users

ScotRail issues scam warning as 'fake account' poses as rail operator

1

Paul Black and Lewis Capaldi are among the most influential Scots on TikTok

New research unveils most influential Scots on TikTok

2

WHSmith logo rebrand sparks debate as shoppers question NHS likeness

1

A Labour government will see Scotland's benefits ignored by the media, writes Lesley Riddoch

COMMENT Lesley Riddoch: Media blackout is a taste of what’s to come under Labour

25

We can't uninvent social media, but we can hunger after truth

COMMENT Michael Russell: In the fog of war in a digital age, we must search for the truth

2

Palestinians walk through the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City on Tuesday, Oct. 10

comment Kelly Given: Condemnation cuts both ways. You would hope that's uncontroversial

9

With every emotional reaction, we sacrifice a piece of our mental wellbeing and bandwidth

COMMENT We don't need to give in to the reactionary 'culture war'

3

A group of Scotland fans united in their support for the team by performing their own rendition of William Wallace's speech in Braveheart

Scotland fans recite iconic Braveheart speech in hilarious viral TikTok

1

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured in 2018

‘Disinformation’: BBC reporter addresses ‘photoshopped Nicola Sturgeon image’ claim

9

John Robertson has been removed from Reddit

EXCLUSIVE Retired professor 'banned from Reddit' after sharing pro-Scotland blog posts

6

Janey Godley is aiming to help artists such as Iona Fyfe

EXCLUSIVE Janey Godley in bid to support Scots singer facing online abuse

8

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures as he arrives on the red carpet for the Axel Springer Awards ceremony, in Berlin, 2020

comment Steph Paton: Twitter downfall would show wealth does not buy competence

3

Metallica guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, and bagpiper Piper Ally

Legendary rock band defends musician after 'bagpipes don't belong' attack

6

Skerryvore are one of Scotland's most popular trad music bands

Top Scots band deletes Brexit tweet after 'aggressive and abusive' comments

7

A review of personal security provision for MSPs recommended a trial of a new service to manage online threats

Online abuse against MSPs to be probed in new pilot service

Kevin Stewart fears the impact Twitter abuse could have on the LGBT+ communtiy

EXCLUSIVE Minister fears LGBT+ people won't come out amid increasing homophobic abuse

3

Kevin Stewart spoke about the homophobic abuse he received after posting about the celebrations

Minister condemns 'homophobic' abuse sent to him after Aberdeen Pride event

1

LGBT Youth Scotland's chief executive Dr Mhairi Crawford said the charity felt its 'only option' was to leave Twitter

Prominent charity leaves Twitter amid increase in 'targeted LGBT+ attacks'

1

Abstract image of AI robot automatically trading stock on behalf of investor

comment Steph Paton: We are underestimating the social dangers of artificial intelligence

2

Stewart McDonald urged his party to be cautious when comparing Labour and the Tories

SNP MP warns party against comparing Labour and Tories

11

A new book has likened billionaire tech moguls like Jeff Bezos to robber barons

EXCLUSIVE Rise of billionaire tech moguls funding inequality not seen since 19th century

1

A protester (right) was seen holding a 'decapitate terfs' sign at a rally in January

EXCLUSIVE Trans journalist targeted after 'decapitate terfs' misinformation on Twitter

6

The Foreign Office was widely panned on Twitter for a post about 'media freedom'

Foreign Office panned for 'embarrassing' media freedom tweet

1

Two landmarks in Inverness are to be lit up for the coronation

THE JOUKER Scots council panned for plans to illuminate landmarks for coronation

11

'Narratives have been allowed to spiral out of control and hatred has been allowed to fester'

COMMENT I went to New York for Tartan Week and Unionist bullies hounded me for it

7

A BBC journalist 'liked' a post from a person saying they 'can't stand' First Minister Humza Yousaf

EXCLUSIVE Senior BBC journalist likes 'can't stand Humza Yousaf' Twitter post

12

Faiza Yousaf said she took herself off Twitter after seeing the abuser her brother got on social media

Humza Yousaf's sister says she came off Twitter after seeing attacks on her brother

4

The BBC has been labelled as 'government funded media' on Twitter

BBC 'speaking to Twitter' after being labelled as 'government funded media'

22

TikTok received a multi-million pound fine for failing to keep u-13s off the platform

TikTok fined £12.7m after it ‘did not do enough’ to keep under-13s off platform

1

Gavin Newlands (left) has said the price of the new Scotland top is a 'disgrace'

SNP MP brands price of new Scotland kit a 'disgrace'

7

Nicola Sturgeon said she believed the influence of social media websites, like Twitter, has undermined the ability of countries to 'address big issues of substance that will shape futures'

Nicola Sturgeon says social media 'damaging political debate' in last public speech

11

Gary Lineker reacted to a video posted by the Home Office on social media

Gary Lineker to be 'spoken to' after comparing Tory asylum policy to '1930s Germany'

21

Flowers on a bridge pay tribute after the body of missing mother Nicola Bulley was found last week

COMMENT Kirsty Strickland: Ghoulish social media ‘detectives’ should be ashamed

1

We need to talk about the British press

COMMENT Steph Paton: Common sense is used as a justification to maintain unjust structures

4

Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter is referenced by a piece of street art in Edinburgh

COMMENT Michael Russell: Being suspended from Twitter was like watching my own funeral

9

Elon Musk to quit as Twitter chief if he finds someone ‘foolish enough’ to take job

Elon Musk to quit as Twitter chief if he finds someone ‘foolish enough’ to take job

2

Elon Musk tweeted a poll asking if he should step down as Twitter's chief executive

Elon Musk breaks silence after millions call for resignation in poll

4

Elon Musk posted a poll on Twitter asking whether or not he should step down

Elon Musk vows to 'abide' by result of Twitter poll asking if he should step down

3

Elon Musk sent a tweet in which he said his 'pronouns' were 'Prosecute/Fauci'

EXCLUSIVE Scots scientist in democracy warning after Elon Musk 'Prosecute Fauci' tweet

8

Elon Musk is allowing anyone to buy a verified 'blue tick' on Twitter as part of a subscription service

Scams already rife after Elon Musk rolls out paid 'Twitter Blue' verification

The real impact of Elon Musk's takeover of the social media site is yet to be seen

SPECIAL REPORT Fears Unionist disinformation will flourish after Elon Musk's blue-tick plan

2

Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is among those to sign up to Mastodon

Top Scottish accounts flock to alternative Twitter-style social media

14

Elon Musk bought social media platform Twitter in a $44 billion deal

COMMENT Bully and hypocrite Elon Musk's Twitter takeover heralds bad news ahead

2

The future of Twitter is uncertain following Elon Musk’s takeover

COMMENT Global platforms like Twitter should be protected from stupid billionaires

Elon Musk confirmed users will now need to pay for a blue tick on Twitter

Elon Musk confirms users will need to pay for Twitter blue tick

2

With Twitter now in the hands of Elon Musk, it may be time to think about an alternative ‘online public commons’

COMMENT Pat Kane: Why the particular appeal of Twitter is in danger of being trashed by Elon Musk

3

A woman wipes a tear as she views the floral tributes outside of Buckingham Palace

letters This period of grief is being used to deceive the public

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