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The woman was mauled by a Sumatran tiger. Picture: Esme Allen

Tiger attack: Scottish zoo worker mauled to death

A Scottish zoo worker who was injured in a tiger attack at an animal park in Dalton-in-Furness has died, Cumbria Police said today.

The flight from Pakistan on the tarmac at Stansted. Picture: PA

Woolwich attack: Security scares in wake of killing

POLICE were called out to three separate incidents yesterday, as security fears soared in the aftermath of the terrorist murder of a British soldier in London.

Martin Griffiths: Proposed Bill would be a significant backward step. Picture: Contributed

Stagecoach warning over new rules for bus firms

A LEADING transport company has warned that plans to strengthen regulations of the Scottish bus industry will damage the quality of the service to passengers.

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Ian Rigby and Lee's wife Rebecca Rigby. Picture: PA

Woolwich attack: Lee Rigby’s family pay tribute video

THE grieving family of murdered soldier Lee Rigby have paid a touching tribute to him, speaking of their immense pride and love.

Aberdeen school pupils could receive smartphones under the new plans. Picture: Getty

Aberdeen Council to spend £860k on school phones

A SCOTTISH council which is currently consulting on a series of controversial school closures sparked outrage by announcing proposals to spend an estimated £860,000 to ensure every pupil has access to a smartphone in the classroom.

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David McColl leads out Moderator Lorna Hood and Lord Douglas of Selkirk. Picture: Lesley Martin

Church of Scotland to investigate cost of burials

THE Church of Scotland is to investigate the spiralling cost of burials, after concerns were raised about a local authority which is charging more than £1,800.

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Sport rss

All smiles for former Rangers owner Charles Green. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Charles Green| Hibs | Celtic | SFA

In today’s rumour mill: Green cleared of links to Whyte; SFA boss pockets a pay rise; Hibs rocked by McPake and Griffiths injury scares; Stuart McCall has second thoughts about Sheffield United move; plus the rest of the Scottish football news and gossip.

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Charles Green: Set to be cleared of Whyte links. Picture: SNS

Charles Green cleared of Craig Whyte links

AN INTERNAL investigation conducted by Rangers is set to clear former Chief Executive Charles Green of having any links to former owner Craig Whyte.

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Kris Commons in action for Scotland in 2011. Picture: PA

Lennon ‘tried to talk Commons out of Scotland move’

NEIL Lennon has revealed he tried to persuade Kris Commons not to retire from international football this week and believes the player may yet change his mind and make himself available for Scotland again in the future.

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Arthur Duncan sprawls on the Hampden turf after his own goal handed Rangers a 3-2 victory in the second replay of the 1979 final. Picture: Allan Milligan

Simon Pia: Street of dreams beckons yet again

PROSPECTHILL Road has been a veritable Via Dolorosa for Hibs fans through the ages.

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History beckons for Pat Fenlon, left, or Neil Lennon tomorrow. Picture: SNS

Scottish Cup: Fenlon and Lennon Hampden glory bid

THIS time, they will turn up. This time, they will compete. This time, they will do themselves justice – and justice may just be enough.

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Hibernian captain James McPake and Celtic captain Scott Brown. Picture: SNS

Scottish Cup final: Past a heavy burden for Hibs

WHEN considering Hibernian’s chances in the Scottish Cup final tomorrow, it is impossible not to look to the past, and wonder whether the code can be broken.

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The Co-operative Bank has stopped offering loans to new business customers. Picture: Getty

Co-op pulls business loans amid concern over capital

THE Co-operative Bank has stopped offering loans to new business customers, part of measures designed to quell growing concerns over its capital position.

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Sources said Rothschild is advising Royal Mail on the financing. Picture: Getty

Royal Mail tests market for £1.5bn loan ahead of IPO

BANKS have been asked to gauge market appetite for a £1.5 billion syndicated loan to back the planned privatisation of Royal Mail, according to banking industry sources.

Douglas Flint: Apology at AGM. Picture: PA

HSBC’s Flint apology over money laundering scandal

HSBC chairman Douglas Flint publicly apologised to shareholders yesterday for the bank’s failings after it was fined £1.3 billion in December following a probe into its Mexican and stateside operations.

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Graeme Malcolm, chief executive of M Squared, is excited by the research tie-up with Fraunhofer. Picture: Contributed

M Squared target harmful gases in Fraunhofer deal

LASER maker M Squared is teaming up with German research institute Fraunhofer to develop ways of detecting harmful gases from chemical plants, industrial sites and rubbish tips.

Paul Fishe: 'I don't want to get into the American position of saying it is indefinite 
and then stopping'. Picture: Contributed

Fisher pro QE but warns over ‘indefinite’ stimulus

BANK of England policymaker Paul Fisher has cautioned against a US-style commitment to long-term financial stimulus, although he remains in favour of a “slow amount” of additional bond purchases.

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George Kerevan

George Kerevan: More bank woes and questions

Spare a thought for Ed Miliband. Earlier this month the Labour leader gave a keynote speech on banking reform at the Co-op Bank’s headquarters.

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Lifestyle rss

Viggo Mortenson. Picture: Getty Images

Interview: Viggo Mortensen is lord of all things

He’s learnt to ride, brandish a sword and, for his new film, keep bees – Yet for Viggo Mortensen, it’s all in a day’s work

Manchester in the Industrial Revolution, circa 1865. Picture: Getty

Raised by dissent: Forging the Industrial Revolution

The roots of everything lie much further in the past than we think.

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Gill Hornby. Picture: Adrian Lourie

Gill Hornby on her new novel The Hive

SOMETIMES the skill of being a writer lies in realising your material is right in front of your eyes.

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Images of Scotland: River Tay, Fife

Reader Ian Gordon photographed these nesting mute swans at Tayport, on the River Tay in Fife, on a chill but bright day. Swans mate for life and return to the same nest year after year

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Readers’ pictures of the week: 17-24 May video

A SELECTION of pictures submitted by our readers in the past week to The Scotsman picture desk.

Actress Ruthie Henshall. Picture: Contributed

Interview: Ruthie Henshall’s show must go on

She’s been an all singing, all dancing musical theatre star for 27 years, but Ruthie Henshall has always spoken honestly about the tough times. The key, she says, is finding a balance

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Edinburgh Evening News rss

Procurator Fiscal to be asked to clarify police findings. Picture: Neil Hanna

Statutory repairs scandal: City seeks clarification

COUNCIL bosses are to seek reassurances from the Procurator Fiscal that no further criminal action is being taken over the statutory repairs scandal.

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The Very Rev Albert Bogle speaks to the floor during the General Assembly. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Edinburgh minister quits over gay issue

A CITY reverend is set to quit the Kirk after the Church of Scotland voted in favour of allowing gay ministers.

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Transport experts have called on tram bosses to provide a service every five minutes at peak hours. Picture: Neil Hanna

Edinburgh trams: Infrequent timetable fears

Long-suffering residents have already waited an extra four years for a high-cost tram service through the Capital’s streets.

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John Myles has flown in from Australia for the final for the second year in a row. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Scottish Cup: Hibees fly in from around the world

HIBS fans are jetting in from all four corners of the globe to join the exodus to Hampden as Scottish Cup history beckons for the Easter Road side tomorrow.

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Just some of the 210 weapons recovered by police in the Leith shop. Picture: contributed

Police seize arsenal of weapons in Leith raid

SHOTGUNS, swords and daggers were among weapons worth £40,000 seized from a Leith shop during a swoop by police.

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Lothian beaches declared to be some of finest in Europe. Picture: PA

Lothian beaches ‘some of the finest in Europe’

BEACHES in the Lothians have been declared among the best in Europe.

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