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Rangers join Celtic in the race for West Ham winger Grady Diangana
RANGERS could be ready to battle it out with Celtic for the signing of West Ham winger Grady Diangana, according to sources close to the player. Diangana, who is currently on loan at English Championship side West Bromwich Albion and played in last
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We urgently need a new leadership body for the Yes movement
RECENT themes, letters and comment in The National reinforce the need to launch a fresh Yes for Scotland (my working title) organisation as soon as possible. We seem to be somewhat at sea over how to make the most effective use of our additional
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With masks announcement Johnson is playing catch-up once again
SO Mr Johnson has finally come into line and made the wearing of masks in shops and supermarkets compulsory. Yet another case where Scotland has taken clear and decisive action, only to be followed by Westminster days or weeks later. How many Covid
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Appeal for information after taxi driver assaulted and racially abused
A TAXI driver was taken to hospital after being assaulted and racially abused by a passenger in North Lanarkshire. The incident happened at about 2.50am on Sunday in Coatbridge at the junction of Viewfield Road and Dunnachie Drive. Two men
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Unionists are only strengthening independence support in England
A NEW poll for Business for Scotland has found that half of voters in England would prefer their country to divest itself of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Despite the fact that there is no significant political party campaigning for English
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Canal regeneration lowers mortality rate, groundbreaking Scottish research finds
THE regeneration of canals and tivers in cities around the world can result in fewer deaths in neighbouring communities, according to groundbreaking new Scottish research. In a global first, the study led by Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership
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Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to 'keep the heid' ahead of pubs reopening
NICOLA Sturgeon has urged Scots to "keep the heid" as pubs and restaurants prepare to reopen indoor areas from tomorrow. The First Minister said she didn't want to be "the big wet blanket" but urged people to stick to the rules to avoid the virus
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Scottish shopper faced with £1000 delivery surcharge – for £75 chair
AN SNP MSP is calling for an end to "unfair" surcharges after one of his constituents was left facing a hefty £1000 delivery charge to her home address – for a £75 chair. The Moray woman contacted her local MSP, Richard Lochhead, after being quoted
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Nicola Sturgeon warns Scots not to go to pubs without giving contact details
NICOLA Sturgeon has warned Scots not to visit places such as pubs, places of worship and hairdressers if they are not prepared to give their contact details. As part of the Scottish Government’s contact tracing system, customers are expected to
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Iconic Scottish landmark set to host new street-food concept
AN exciting newly styled street-food concept is coming to an iconic Scottish landmark. Platform, an indoor food market which will be launched in Glasgow’s Argyle Street Arches in the catacombs of Glasgow Central Station, will be home to Scotland
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Crisp brand to unleash its ‘wild’ flavour on Scottish convenience stores
A BRAND of natural nacho chips designed specifically for the convenience retail sector has extended its coverage to Scotland. Cornitos, which made its UK debut in London and the Midlands in May, was initially launched through the Dhamecha Cash
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Scottish space firm to create 170 jobs at newly built engine test complex
SKYRORA has established an engine test complex in Scotland, where it already has successfully tested its 3.5kN engine and three-tonne engine for its sub-orbital and orbital rockets. The Scottish space firm expects the newly established Engine Test
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Watt Dock in Greenock would be a great site for museum of slavery
IT was very encouraging to see a report about proposals to use the old sugar sheds at Watt Dock in Greenock for a museum about Scotland’s connections with slavery. This would be an excellent venue by the Clyde, where the great sugar and tobacco
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Tonight's TV: Bake Off: The Professionals and The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby (BBC2, 8pm) GILES Coren and Monica Galetti roll up their sleeves to work in more of the most extraordinary hotels across the globe. The first episode of the new series sees the duo travel to the self-governing
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Majority of Labour and Tory voters in England back ending the Union, poll finds
NEARLY half of people in England support English independence, a new poll has found. A Panelbase survey carried out for Business for Scotland revealed that 49% of people in England support the idea – while the majority of Labour and Tory voters
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Drunk British tourists flouting Covid-19 restrictions in Spain spark anger
VIDEOS of drunk British tourists flouting social distancing rules in Spain have sparked anger among locals fearful of a second wave of Covid-19. Clips shared online showed tourists dancing on cars, failing to wear masks and gathering close together
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Huawei banned from UK's 5G network as Westminster makes U-turn
CHINESE tech giant Huawei's equipment will be stripped from the UK's 5G network by 2027, adding billions to the cost and delaying the delivery of the high-speed mobile network. The National Security Council took the decision - which will increase
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Man charged in connection with attempted murder in Fife town
A MAN has been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Fife. Officers were flagged down to a 42-year-old man lying outside a property in Methil Brae, Leven, at about 5.15pm on Monday. He was found with stab wounds to his leg and is
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Scottish Amazon warehouse now owned in tax haven after £6.3m grant
AMAZON'S Scottish distribution centre – which received £6.3 million in publicly funded grants – is now owned in a tax haven, according to new research. Research by The Ferret fact-checking service found that Amazon's flagship Scottish centre,
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'There's no anti-English bone in my body': FM rejects Unionist claims
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she does not have a “single anti-English bone” in her body as she was asked about post-lockdown tourism from the rest of the UK. As Scotland’s hospitality sector prepares to reopen tomorrow, a reporter asked the First Minister
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George Galloway believes Unionist alliance at Holyrood will defeat SNP
GEORGE Galloway has suggested that a Unionist alliance will defeat the SNP in the 2021 Holyrood elections. The former Labour MP announced his plans to return to Scottish politics last week. He tweeted: "My plan is simple. The pro #Unity candidates
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First Minister slams UK plan to exclude foreign care staff from post-Brexit visas
THE First Minister has paid tribute to foreign care home workers and said she will make "strong representations" to the UK Government for them to be included in post-Brexit visa schemes. It comes after Downing Street confirmed that social care
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Covid-19 in Scotland: No virus deaths for sixth consecutive day
THERE have been no reported Covid-19 deaths for six days in a row, the First Minister has confirmed. Speaking at the Scottish Government daily briefing, Nicola Sturgeon said no deaths had been reported over the last 24 hours. The number of people
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Curtice: Alliance party risks 'destroying unity of movement' ahead of indyref2
ALLIANCE party plans to game the next Holyrood elections to “max the yes” vote could "destroy the unity of the nationalist movement when the nationalist movement has never been closer to being able to achieve its objective," the country's top polling
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This is the curious truth about Bastille Day
WHAT’S THE STORY? TODAY is Bastille Day, the national day of celebration for the Republic of France, supposedly marking the starting point of the French Revolution, the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. Except that the
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Back in the Day: The story of one of strangest characters in Scottish history
IN this third and final part of a trilogy inspired by the 1936 prose work Scottish Eccentrics by Hugh MacDiarmid (Christopher Murray Grieve), I will portray as best I can the only woman in his selected 10 subjects – Elspeth Buchan. Founder of an
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Will Tory tools enforce the wearing of face-coverings?
MR Gove doesn’t want the wearing of face masks to be made a legal requirement and says that he trusts people’s “good sense”. Maybe, with his head in the clouds, he missed the behaviour of crowds swarming onto beaches at the first opportunity, and the
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To remain a part of the Union is to tacitly condone inequality
THOUGH the coronavirus crisis is far from over in Scotland it may be an apposite time to reflect on what the people of this country want – or, more importantly deserve – when it is finally over. The end of the Second World War witnessed arguably
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Senior SNP figures hit back at former MSP's plan for new independence party
A FORMER MSP’s plan to quit the SNP and form a new independence party ahead of next year’s Holyrood election has drawn criticism from senior SNP figures. Dave Thompson announced he would quit the SNP after 55 years and set up Alliance for Independence
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WATCH: SNP MP is interrupted by cat during committee meeting in hilarious clip
HOME-WORKING has delighted us with some incredible media and politics moments over the last few months. From children barging in with demands for snacks, to getting to see Liz Truss’s Union flag home décor to David Mundell being “unable to
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Expert says it's not too late for Westminster to give Holyrood spending powers
A LEADING economy expert has said there is still time for Westminster to give Holyrood more flexible spending powers to help Scotland to recover from coronavirus. David Phillips, Associate Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), said
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Right-wingers brand masks 'muzzles' in fury over England's mandatory mask news
PLANS to make face coverings mandatory in shops in England have provoked an angry reaction among right-wing commentators online, who have resorted to calling masks “muzzles” in response. The UK Government followed in Scotland’s footsteps this week
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Second wave of Covid-19 could bring 120,000 hospital deaths, UK scientists warn
A SECOND wave of Covid-19 infections could be more serious than the first, with 120,000 hospital deaths in a "reasonable worst-case scenario", scientists advising the UK Government warned in a new report. The report from the Academy of Medical
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UK warned to 'keep its hands off' Scotland's devolved powers
THE UK Government should "keep its hands off devolved powers", Scotland's Constitution Secretary has said amid a row over state aid regulations. Mike Russell's comments come after the First Minister accused the UK Government of a "full-scale assault
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Phone of pro-indy Catalan politician 'targeted by government-grade spyware'
A SENIOR Catalan politician has warned his phone was targeted using spyware its makers say is only sold to governments to track criminals and terrorist. Roger Torrent, the Catalan parliament’s speaker, and at least two other pro-independence figures
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Police issue no fines to people breaking rules on face coverings over the weekend
POLICE Scotland did not have to issue any fines to people for breaking rules on face coverings in shops over the weekend, it has emerged. On Friday face coverings became mandatory in shops, and have been compulsory on public transport for weeks
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Three simple tips to stop glasses fogging while wearing face masks
A HELPFUL optician has revealed some simple tips on how glasses wearers can keep their lenses clear while using a face mask. Last week, the Scottish Government made it a legal requirement to wear coverings in shops - making the use of them a lot
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Former MSP to quit SNP and form new pro-independence party for Holyrood election
A FORMER MSP is set to quit the SNP after 55 years to set up a new pro-independence party ahead of next year’s Holyrood election. Dave Thompson’s announcement comes amid a row over the Holyrood voting system and the most effective way to use it
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Nicola Sturgeon blasts Boris Johnson's all-out ‘assault on devolution’
BORIS Johnson’s has been accused of launching a “full-scale assault on devolution” over plans to keep the power to control state aid in London after Brexit. The proposal is set to appear in new legislation laying the legal foundations for a new
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Here is the nasty and cynical real reason for Tory power grab
GEORGE Galloway intends to return to Scotland to take on the SNP. George was infuriated by the threat that the Scottish Government might block travellers from crossing the Border, and he was determined to show that he would not be blocked. Which is
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Co-operating with UK is 'only effective route to independence’, expert warns
TRYING to claim independence without a referendum approved by the UK Government would leave Scotland “somewhere on a spectrum between Catalonia and Taiwan” a top academic has warned. Anthony Salamone, of Edinburgh-based think-tank European Merchants
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Scottish jobs on the line as office giant cuts its workforce
MULTI-NATIONAL office giant IWG is to make up to 170 UK staff redundant as at least one of its Scottish sites closes, The National can reveal. The Luxembourg-based group, which was founded by billionaire Mark Dixon, leases serviced offices, co-working
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Black workers’ deaths ‘unmeasured’ due to data gap, union says
SCOTLAND’S largest trade union claims the pandemic deaths of black workers are going “unmeasured and unmanaged” due to data gaps. Unison is calling for a shake-up of the country’s recording procedures after the latest report from the National Records
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Call for Scotland’s coronavirus recovery to ‘prioritise’ risk of suicide
SUICIDE prevention should be a “priority public health issue” for Scotland and an “integral part of Scotland’s Covid-19 recovery” ministers have been told. A new report from the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG) says this is
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Breast cancer screening to resume in Scotland after pause over coronavirus
BREAST cancer screening is to start again in Scotland after being halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the national screening programme will restart from August 3 – although she conceded it will “take
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Billy Stark pleads for understanding for Leigh Griffiths as Celtic star left at home
THE talent has never been in doubt. And you will be hard-pushed to find anyone who has worked with Leigh Griffiths having a bad word to say about him as a person. The question marks have always been around his attitude and application in training.
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Leigh Griffiths has let Neil Lennon down, but the Celtic manager is best man to get him back on track
BILLY STARK says that Leigh Griffiths has let Neil Lennon down by failing to stay in peak condition during the football shutdown, but that the Celtic manager is the perfect man to get the striker fit and firing once again. Stark, who managed Griffiths
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‘Utter slap in the face’ as Tories snub care workers from health visa
DESPITE being among the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic, social care workers from overseas will not be eligible for the UK Government’s new post-Brexit health visas. The move was described as an “utter slap in the face” by the head of Scottish
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Parents feel ‘out of their depth’ in pandemic, new study finds
ONE-THIRD of parents feel “out of their depth” as they navigate their family through the fall-out from coronavirus, according to a new survey. Children are acting aggressively, experiencing night terrors, bed-wetting, and becoming scared of people
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Why no amount of effort can now stop Gaelic turning into a dead language
THIS column often takes up dying causes in a benevolent frame of mind, but today’s is about one dying cause that I don’t think anybody can do much for. We learned last week that the Gaelic language is heading yet faster downhill, at a speed that
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‘Urgent’ asylum seeker housing review under way after SNP MP raises issue
THE Home Office has said an urgent review is under way into concerns about the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, following a knife attack in Glasgow. Minister Chris Philp said officials from the UK department have been tasked with examining
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Gift box firm helping Scottish businesses thrive in lockdown
ROBBIE Allen launched Thriving Box Company to support local businesses in Glasgow and Edinburgh during the pandemic by offering gift boxes with a range of items including artisan food and drink, art and lifestyle products. The business hopes to reach
