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Coronavirus: Face masks scam as fraudsters imitate police
SCAMMERS targeting residents of the Outer Hebrides have been claiming to be police and castigating people for not wearing face masks. Face coverings have been compulsory on public transport in Scotland since June 22, and madatory in shops since
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Maxing the Yes vote works if small parties stand under one independence umbrella
YOU report “‘Yes family’ is shunning the Alliance for Independence umbrella” (July 16). Well they would say that, wouldn’t they, as the alliance hasn’t even launched, never mind sent invitations to talk to other pro-independence parties, groups or
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‘Failing’ Grayling lives up to nickname with whole new level of incompetence
WHILE admittedly gilding the lily and over-egging the pudding, I have to take my hat off to Chris Grayling. He has surpassed my expectations as a master of the incompetent by failing in absentia to be elected to the chair of a rigged committee.
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Scotland's £30m Spaces for People fund fully allocated
ALL of the £30 million fund for pop-up bike lanes and projects to create space for walking and cycling has been allocated, the Scottish Government has announced. The Spaces for People fund has closed for applications after awarding £29,603,681
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LISTEN: Nicola Sturgeon's 'sense of relief' Alex Salmond story to soon be told
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she will feel a "sense of relief" when she finally gets to speak about the breakdown in her relationship with Alex Salmond, who she has said was once of the "biggest presences" in her life. A rift developed between Scotland's
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Pro-indy parties that want to 'game' the Holyrood system are missing the point
THERE is a paradox or two behind the voices that have emerged in recent weeks to recommend how independence supporters cast their second vote next May. But that debate is somewhat superfluous compared to the ones that should concentrate our minds
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Tory MSP Adam Tomkins to step down from Scottish Parliament next year
TORY MSP Adam Tomkins has announced he is standing down from the Scottish Parliament. The Glasgow representative will not seek re-election at next year’s ballot. Tomkins, the John Millar Professor of Public Law at the University of Glasgow,
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Brexit: Letter urging NHS be kept off table in trade deals sent to every MP
MORE than 400 NHS and public health professionals have signed an open letter to every MP calling for the NHS to be protected from any post-Brexit trade deals. The letter, which comes as parliament is set to debate the latest stage of the Trade
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Scottish island 'highly vulnerable' to downturn in international tourism
SKYE is "highly vulnerable" to the downturn in international tourists amid the coronavirus pandemic, a report has warned. The study, carried out by the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism at Glasgow Caledonian University, revealed tourism generated
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Tonight's TV: Celebrity Snoop Dogs and The Other One
Celebrity Snoop Dogs (C4, 8.30pm) THE celebrity property show continues, as we take a look around more famous homeowners’ abodes, guided by the dogs who live there. Specially kitted out with mounted cameras attached to a harness, the pooches tour
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These new parties risk eroding the support for independence
ANY cliched opener to this letter would have to include a reference to the famous Monty Python bit about “splitters” from The Life of Brian. I’m sure you’ve already seen it, but if you haven’t then pull it up on YouTube. It’s well worth watching.
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Boy, 10, dies after falling down hole at building site
A 10-YEAR-OLD boy has died after falling down a hole at a building site in Glasgow. Emergency services were called to a report of a boy seriously injured at the site near Glenkirk Drive, Drumchapel, at around 9.55pm last night. He was taken
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Keep the heid: Unionists furious at Nicola Sturgeon's new Scots slogan
THREE days ago Nicola Sturgeon did something unforgivable. Speaking at the daily coronavirus briefing on July 14, she said: "It's in everyone's interest that we just all just keep the heid around this and do the right things." The First Minister
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Coronavirus in Scotland: Zero deaths and 17 new cases recorded
NO coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Scotland in the past 24 hours, it has been confirmed. It means the total number of people to have died after testing positive remains 2491. A further 17 people have contracted the virus, according
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John Curtice: Yes side the favourite to win indyref for the first time ever
For the first time in Scottish history, the Yes side is the favourite to win a referendum on Scottish independence. That’s polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice’s interpretation of a series of surveys showing increased support for Scottish
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When will swimming pools reopen in Scotland and what changes will there be?
ONE of Scotland’s elite swimmers has called on the Scottish Government to reopen swimming pools across the country. This week saw some of the most drastic changes to lockdown life in Scotland, with the reopening of the tourism sector, indoor pubs
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Scottish Tories under fire for attempt to smear top lawyer
TWO Tory MSPs are being urged to retract “unworthy” comments about an academic who gave an interview about concerns over the UK’s plan for an internal market this morning. Aileen McHarg, a professor of public law and human rights at Durham University
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Boris Johnson tells England there may be 'significant' normality by Christmas
BORIS Johnson claimed that there may be a “significant return to normality” by Christmas during a press conference this morning. Independent Sage scientists have warned that if the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in England remains at its
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PM backs restriction of movement between parts of England to tackle Covid-19
PEOPLE in England could be prevented from travelling to and from different parts of the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Boris Johnson has announced. In an attempt to avoid another nationwide shutdown, the Prime Minister said councils
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Boris Johnson asked if he's the biggest threat to the Union - and dodges question
BORIS Johnson was asked if he accepted he is currently the biggest threat to the Union during a Downing Street press briefing – and failed to respond. The Prime Minister was asked if he did not think he was a threat to the unity of the UK, then
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Scots must keep putting health first by banning low-quality food
IAN Blackford at Prime Minister’s Question Time on Thursday implied the Scottish Government would defy the UK Government’s power grab with its UK single internal market (‘Outrageous’ Tories try to sneak through Scots power grab, July 7). I hope this
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We’re already feeling the Brexit bite of hostile Tories
WITH just over five months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, many of our fears of leaving the EU are beginning to come true. Just this week we saw the institutionally racist Home Office use the cover of Brexit to ramp up its
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Support for our veterans should be part of the Yes message
I WAS very interested in the article by Veterans for Independence, “Being in the military doesn’t make you pro-Union (July 16). Being fairly bored over the past few months I have taken to having a look at the profiles of some of those who seem
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Adam Price: Independence is normal for 193 countries, why not Wales?
This article was originally published on Nation.Cymru YOU and I are privileged to live in one of the most beautiful nations on earth. From the summits of Snowdonia to the kaleidoscope terraces of Tenby, from the beautiful bays of the Gower
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Kevin Hague apologises for calling Kate Forbes's £21m claim 'a simple lie'
THE chairman of Unionist forum These Islands has apologised to the Finance Secretary after posting a blog post calling her claim about Barnett consequentials from the Chancellor’s spending package “a lie”. After last week’s summer statement, Kate
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Vast majority of Labour MPs expect Scotland to be independent by 2030
MORE than two-thirds of Labour MPs expect Scotland to become an independent country by 2030, polling suggests. Research carried out for The UK in a Changing Europe think tank polled Commons members on their attitudes towards the prospect of the
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Inside Scotland's cinemas post-lockdown — all the changes you need to know about
SCOTLAND's cinemas have officially opened their doors to the public after months of waiting. Strict new social distancing and hygiene rules were put in place to allow movie-lovers back in to the big screen from July 15. Our reporter took a
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New Yes party would 'snatch defeat from jaws of victory', ex-Tory spin chief says
THE Yes movement would be “snatching defeat from the jaws of victory” by setting up a new pro-independence party to challenge the SNP next May, according to a former top Tory spin doctor. Andy Maciver, ex-director of communications for the Scottish
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The nine things you MUST do if you experience any of these symptoms
NICOLA Sturgeon has today written a letter to the people of scotland, urging them to comply with the Test and Protect scheme to keep the coronavirus under control in Scotland. The First Minister said that the public's efforts in helping to tackle
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Professor explains how Tory power grab could threaten devolution
THE UK Government's plans for an "internal market" after Brexit could threaten devolution, an academic has warned. Professor of public law and human rights at the University of Durham Aileen McHarg said it is not clear if devolved governments would
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Call for Murdo Fraser to apologise as Kate Forbes is proven right in budget row
MURDO Fraser should apologise for suggesting the Finance Secretary was wrong about how much money Scotland will get in Barnett consequentials from the Chancellor’s summer statement, an MSP has said. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) confirmed
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Kevin Hague embarrassed as economists prove Kate Forbes's budget claim was right
THE Institute for Fiscal Studies’ (IFS) conclusion that Finance Secretary Kate Forbes was correct in stating Scotland would receive just £21 million extra in Barnett consequentials from the Chancellor’s £30bn summer statement has proved “embarrassing
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900 women affected by Tory Government's 'rape clause', data shows
HUNDREDS of women have been made to disclose their child was conceived as a result of rape in order to access welfare under the UK Government’s two-child cap. The two-child limit on benefits was launched by former chancellor George Osbourne in
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Scots care worker tests positive for Covid-19 a second time
A WORKER at a care home hit by Covid-19 on Skye has tested positive for the virus again. NHS Highland confirmed the staff member at Home Farm, Portree, had been told to self-isolate while contact tracing was being carried out. Further staff
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Call for watchdog to investigate PPE contracts during coronavirus crisis
THE UK Government’s multi-billion pound procurement of personal protective equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic should be investigated by the spending watchdog, Labour have said. The party have written to the National Audit Office calling on
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Westminster accused of ‘shocking dishonesty’ over power grab plot
TORY power grab plans have been described as a “Trojan horse” for Trump’s America that could lead to chlorinated chicken being foisted upon Scotland despite objections from Holyrood. The UK Government yesterday insisted on its plans to legislate
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A double-crossing Tory MP makes Russians look benign
IF you’re reading this, Russian hackers, please don’t leak it before I’m finished. We wouldn’t want the readers to know what I’m planning. They might end up getting the wrong idea. Or worse still, the right idea. Before December’s election, anyone
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Russians accused of hacking coronavirus vaccine labs in UK, US and Canada
RUSSIAN hackers are targeting British scientists developing a coronavirus vaccine, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has claimed. The officials said a group known as APT29 has been trying to steal medical secrets from drug companies
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Health experts want Scottish schools to re-open with no distancing
THE danger of Scotland’s teens not being at school outweighs the risks of the coronavirus, the Scottish Government’s scientific advisers have said. In guidance published yesterday they warned that schools closures and social distancing had put
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‘Significant’ mental health leadership concern at NHS Tayside
A NEW report has described leadership of mental health support across NHS Tayside as being of “significant concern”. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) published a review yesterday of adult community services across the health board and its
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Number 10 defends choice for race commission chair
DOWNING Street was last night forced to defend its choice of chairman for its new racial disparity commission, despite his previous claim that evidence of the existence of institutional racism was “flimsy”. Tony Sewell was confirmed as chairman
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Kate Forbes proved right over £21m budget pledge row
RISHI Sunak’s emergency budget to save jobs DID result in just £21 million extra for Scotland, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said. In new analysis of the £30 billion summer statement, the influential think tank said the Chancellor’s big
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Major effort promised to tackle rising joblessness toll in Scotland
SCOTLAND could see levels of unemployment not experienced since the 1980s, Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop warned as she pledged at least half of a £100 million support fund will go towards helping young people. Hyslop promised a “national effort
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Donald Trump said jump over the Huawei deal ... Boris Johnson asked how high
WRITING in this column a few weeks ago, I warned about the looming confrontation between China and the UK. At the time the situation in Hong Kong had worsened and the UK Government was threatening to get tough with Beijing. And so this week Boris
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Scottish pianist aged 98 raises pile of notes for NHS
A 98-YEAR-OLD care home resident with arthritis is poised to complete a charity challenge to play the piano every day for 100 days. Retired teacher Rebecca Parker began her challenge in April and, after being inspired by the efforts of Captain
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Here's how to join the big switch – and The National's poverty fight
CLOSE to half-a-million households in the UK switched energy supplier last month, figures show. According to industry body Energy UK, consumers used lockdown to re-examine contracts and find better-value deals for their heating and lighting.
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This is why we need radical thinking to future-proof Scottish land
WHILE there is much to be applauded about a new rewilding scheme for a private estate on the banks of Loch Ness, it highlights wider issues around land ownership in Scotland. Former scientific director of Greenpeace and solar energy entrepreneur
