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Rangers lodged papers with the Court of Session. Picture: SNS

Rangers FC signals intention to go into administration

LAWYERS for Rangers FC plc have lodged papers at the Court of Session in Edinburgh giving notice of an intention to appoint an administrator.

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Scottish independence: Salmond claims ‘modest progress’ made in talks with Moore

“MODEST progress” has been made in talks between Alex Salmond and the Scottish Secretary over the vote on Scottish independence, the First Minister claimed today.

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David Cameron looks set to snub Alex Salmond. Picture: PA

Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid

PRIME Minister David Cameron will not negotiate with Alex Salmond over the independence referendum, insisting the SNP leader must instead deal with Liberal Democrat Scottish Secretary Michael Moore, Downing Street has said.

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January passenger numbers at Edinburgh Airport were down 4.4 per cent year-on-year. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports report fall in passenger numbers

THERE was a fall in passenger numbers at Scotland’s two main airports in the first month of 2012, new figures show.

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Jean Dujardin, star of The Artist. Picture: Getty

Baftas: The Artist wins big as Meryl Streep wins best actress

SILENT movie The Artist was the star of the show last night at the Baftas – winning a clutch of awards including best film, best director and best actor.

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Sport rss

Rangers owner Craig Whyte. Picture: SNS

Stuart Bathgate: Rangers to enter administration as club awaits tax verdict

RANGERS have lodged papers with the Court of Session in Edinburgh declaring their intention to go into administration.

Andy Robinson: changing his backroom staff. Picture: Jane Barlow

Six Nations: Steadman given notice as ruthless Robinson seeks to strengthen team video

SCOTLAND coach Andy Robinson is to shake up his coaching team as he steps up his bid to improve the national side, with a 27-13 loss in Wales yesterday taking the head coach’s record to ten defeats in 12 Six Nations matches.

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Luis Suarez in action at Old Trafford. Picture: Getty

Luis Suarez says sorry after handshake snub to Patrice Evra

LIVERPOOL striker Luis Suarez apologised yesterday for not shaking Patrice Evra’s hand before his side’s 2-1 defeat at Manchester United at the weekend, with Anfield manager Kenny Dalglish also apologising for his reaction.

Stephen Gallacher achieved his highest finish in almost six years. Picture: Getty

Golf: Stephen Gallacher enjoys best finish in six years as he shares second in Dubai

STEPHEN Gallacher battled bravely in his bid to make it back-to-back Scottish wins on the European Tour before having to settle for a share of second place with Lee Westwood as the pair were pipped for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic title by Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

Dan Evans celebrates victory. Picture: SNS Group

Davis Cup: Dan Evans earns British win in final set at Braehead

DAVIS Cup captain Leon Smith hailed the achievements of Britain’s new tennis hero after Dan Evans triumphed in the fifth set of the deciding rubber to give his team a remarkable 3-2 victory over Slovakia at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena.

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Business rss

Donald MacRae: 'Scotland is avoiding a return to recession'

Scots economy continues to grow, though momentum hard to find

The Scottish private sector started the year on the front foot, with both the manufacturing and service sectors eking out growth and creating jobs in the face of a flat UK economy, according to a survey published today.

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Aurum shines despite tough climate

The owner of jewellery businesses including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb has defied lacklustre conditions to unveil a 53 per cent rise in profits today.

Vodafone mulls Cable & Wireless bid

Vodafone is mulling a potential takeover bid for struggling telecoms firm Cable & Wireless Worldwide, the mobile phone giant confirmed today.

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EasyJet battle heats up as SLI backs airline’s board over remuneration

STANDARD Life Investments (SLI) has gone public with its backing of the EasyJet board in their remuneration battle with the budget airline’s founder and leading shareholder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.

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Mark Laing, Managing Director of Nairns Oatcakes. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Interview: Mark Laing, Managing Director of Nairn’s Oatcakes

TUCKED away behind Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh is a factory that makes that well-known Scottish delicacy, the oatcake.

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Lifestyle rss

PEEK volunteers with children in Glasgow's Gallowgate. Picture: Wattie Cheung

Road to recreation: Uncovering the work of Possibilities for East End Kids (PEEK)

Many parents are afraid to let their little ones outside to play as they did when they were young. But the traditional image of children playing on the street may not be a thing of the past, finds Nick Drainey

Nicolas Cage, who is starring in the sequel to Ghost Rider. Picture: AFP

Interview: Nicolas Cage, actor

The prospect of an encounter with Nicolas Cage is daunting. but the ghost rider star saves his demented energy for iconic performances on the big screen

Lynn McClean conserves The Rhind Mummy from the late 1st Century. Picture: Julie Bull

Mummy’s the word: Unwrapping the past with Fascinating Mummies

Our obsession with mummies, curses and what lies beneath those linen bandages is set to be explored in a new national exhibition, explains Alice Wyllie

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Roger Cox: Stop the bus! Let me in on some of those old-time skiing stories and drop me off down memory lane

A FEW weeks ago in this slot I wrote about how we should stop harking back to “golden ages” and get on with enjoying the here and now. Well, I take it back. Sometimes harking back to golden ages can be a blast.

Janet Christie: She was talked out by “The Nice People”

THE bathroom is Occupied. Youngest’s lock-in protest tactic shows no sign of abating and I’m working on eviction. The boys veto lock removal for fear of being walked in on.

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