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Sir Tom Farmer: Backs the SNP but not full independence. Picture: Gareth Easton

Scottish independence: I don’t want ‘separatism’ says Sir Tom Farmer

SIR TOM Farmer, one of the SNP’s most influential business backers, has revealed he does not support “separatism” and wants Scotland to remain part of the United Kingdom.

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Ken Loach makes his way to the stage. Picture: Getty

Cannes festival: Ken Loach’s Glasgow tale takes Jury Prize

A TALE of whisky and redemption won one of the top prizes at the Cannes film festival last night.

The Angels’ Share, a film about unemployed Glaswegians directed by Ken Loach, won the coveted Jury Prize at the film festival.

People enjoyed a sultry weekend. Picture: PA

Scotland’s weather: Scots enjoy record temperatures over weekend

SCOTLAND continued to bask in sunshine over the weekend with temperatures on a par with the Brazilian capital Rio de Janiero.

A zero-tolerance approach remains campaigners ultimate aim. Picture: Rob McDougall

Scottish drink-drive limit plans given cautious welcome

PLANS to lower the drink-drive limit in Scotland “as a priority” have been given a cautious welcome by road safety campaigners.

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Kevin Carroll case: Gerbil’s house seized by Crown Office

THE £200,000 home of gangland figure Kevin “Gerbil” Carroll, who was shot dead in a supermarket car park, has been seized by the Crown Office.

Alex Salmond launches Yes Scotland. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Scottish independence: Labour voters ‘will deliver independence’

THE pro-independence campaign is to seek out Labour voters who back secession, seeing them as the potential key to victory in the 2014 referendum, senior campaign figures have said.

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Anti fascist campaigners demonstrated against the Scottish Defence League march

Rival marches pass off without incident

Rival marches by a far-right group and anti-fascists have passed off without major incident.

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MEP Alyn Smith has hit out at the rules over flags. Picture: David Moir

MEP Alyn Smith calls for reversal of Olympic Saltire ban

LONDON 2012 organisers were forced to clarify their policy on flag waving at the Olympics yesterday after the SNP claimed Scottish fans would be unable to display the Saltire at events in the Games.

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A woman receives a Housebites delivery

Gourmet takeaway service for fine diners comes to Scotland

YOU MAY never dine out again. A new gourmet takeaway food service that promises Michelin-quality food delivered to your door is to be launched in Edinburgh.

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Dr Giles Jackson is hopeful that anti-capitalist protestors could soon be wearing tartan. Main picture: AP

Rebels rally under a tartan banner

IN RECENT years bandanas, black hoodies and slogan T-shirts have become the sartorial symbols of the anti-capitalist movement.

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Ackergill Tower is set to open its doors to the public as a hotel

Exclusive Caithness retreat to open doors to public as hotel

FOR years, a remote castle on the north coast of Scotland has been a hideaway for publicity-shy celebrity guests. However, this summer the doors of Ackergill Tower, near Wick, will open to the public for the first time as the retreat becomes a hotel.

Susan Philipsz, Turner prizewinner and singer

Turner Prize winner Susan Philipsz and sisters create ‘sound art’ for Pope

AS CHILDREN, artist Susan Philipsz and her sisters sang for Pope John Paul II during his 1982 visit to Scotland.

Is Holyrood is running scared of cigarette firms?

Scotland stalls in bid to cut smoking

SCOTLAND has lost its place as a world leader in tackling smoking rates and now lags behind almost all other developed countries, a leading anti-tobacco activist has claimed.

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Maqsood Asghar's menagerie of animals included 12 rats

Police catch Dr Dolittle with 39 animals in crowded flat

A MAN dubbed “Dr Dolittle” by his neighbours is facing a ban from owning pets after police recovered 39 animals from his cramped one-bedroom flat.

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The Yes Scotland launch at Cineworld in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Scottish independence: Alex Salmond’s pledge to sign up 1m voters Picture gallery

ALEX Salmond yesterday launched a bid to get a million Scots to sign a declaration of support for independence from the UK. He told the start of the “Yes Scotland” referendum campaign that if the aim of getting the public to sign up was achieved, they would “win an independent Scotland”.

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Campbeltown town centre. Picture: Robert Perry

Campbeltown: ‘No jobs, nothing to do’ video

“We’re all giro technicians,” says 22-year-old Kai McLellan, sitting on one of the cosy sofas inside the Kintyre Youth Enquiry Service, a small charity in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, dedicated to helping the young people in one of Scotland’s most remote communities find work and stay out of trouble.

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A derelict property in Campbeltown. Picture: Donald MacLeod

Revealed: our rural towns on the brink

A REPORT into sustainability in rural areas has revealed 90 of the most vulnerable towns in Scotland.

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English-grown cannabis dried north of the Border escapes detection

SCOTLAND has taken on a new, unwanted role in the drugs war as the “drying out” centre for cannabis grown elsewhere in the UK before it is sold on the streets.

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Council warns of ‘two-tier’ schooling

ONE of Scotland’s largest councils has warned the use of technology in schools could create a “two-tier” education system if the Scottish Government does not provide funding for tablet computers.

Man dies after jump into river

A YOUNG man has died in hospital after jumping into a river at a popular Glasgow beauty spot.

Young home buyers seek urban route

YOUNG Scottish professionals are seeking urban hotspots to put down roots, according to new research.

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Salmond to launch ‘climate justice’ fund

A FUND aimed at helping some of the world’s poorest communities tackle climate change will be launched in Scotland later this week.

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800 homes at risk of radon gas poisoning

MORE than 800 householders in the north of Scotland have been warned their health could be at risk if they do not take action to reduce high levels of radon gas in their homes.

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Scotland’s weather: Sunshine tipped to last into next week

WARM weather and sunshine will continue for much of this week, the Met Office has forecast, as temperatures continued to reach double the May average in Scotland.

Capital to host launch of climate justice fund

A FUND aimed at helping some of the world’s poorest communities tackle climate change will be launched in Scotland later this week.

Churches in discord over hymn singing

THE introduction of hymns and musical worship is threatening to fuel further disharmony and legal action between two of Scotland’s most traditionalist churches.

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When skinheads made Chic freak out

LE GLASGOW freaks, c’est chic.

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The Meadows is a hot spot for sun-seekers in warm weather

Wardens crack down on sun-seekers dropping rubbish

A WEEKEND crackdown will hit sun-seekers caught dropping rubbish in the city’s parks with a £50 fine.

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Audience buys into college’s retail debate

WEST Lothian College hosted a lively debate on retail to mark five decades of the new town of Livingston.

Dr Alexander Finlayson has been honoured for his work

African efforts win Alexander title of top junior doctor

A CITY doctor and “proud Edinburgher” has won the prestigious title of Junior Doctor of the Year for his work in helping promote health education in Africa.

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Mike Crockar: We must work with firms to create new opportunities

On Friday I launched Get Edinburgh West Working, a campaign to find at least 100 training opportunities or jobs in 100 days.

First Minister Alex Salmond is joined by star guests at the launch

Impartial campaign ‘vital to independence debate’

AN impartial public education campaign must be mounted ahead of the independence referendum, academics at Edinburgh University said today.

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Colleges festival displays talents ahead of merger

THE Edinburgh Colleges Festival launched in style with a gala dinner attended by Education Secretary Mike Russell.

Health tips for bank holiday

THE health service has dished out advice ahead of bank holiday closures for the Diamond Jubilee weekend.

Art set to fly out of sale

A WATERCOLOUR of a pheasant in flight by the celebrated Lothians bird artist Archibald Thorburn is expected to fetch up to £30,000 at auction next month.

Thug’s mother saw knifepoint robbery

A VIOLENT thug robbed two community workers at knifepoint as his mum watched.

Free massages for patients

The Butterfly Trust is offering free massages to adults with cystic fibrosis while in hospital.

Edinburgh Zoo monkey cam turned on

Edinburgh Zoo’s squirrel monkey cam is up and running.

Breed honours Bobby

THE Capital’s most famous dog has been honoured after it was revealed its breed is under threat.

Podium in sight for crew

the first podium place could be in sight this weekend for the Capital’s entry in the Clipper Round the World yacht race.

Royal Victoria opens doors

THE new Royal Victoria Building at the Western General will throw open its doors today.

Edinburgh set for sun-kissed weekend

A SUN-SOAKED Capital is set to enjoy continued warm conditions through the weekend, weather watchers have revealed.

Take steps for blaze heroes

A SERIES of treks for families from toddlers to grandads is being staged at Holyrood Park next month in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity.

Books boost for children in city’s care

Children in the care of the city council are to receive a new book every month until they are five under a scheme devised by Dolly Parton.

Emeli’s hospital inspiration

SCOTTISH singer Emeli Sandé has revealed that the inspiration behind her latest single came from her time as a medical student.

Artists set for exhibition

An inclusive group of artists, including many with learning difficulties and mental health issues, are to display their work for the first time.

Drama project takes to stage

THE seventh annual Summer Drama Project is set to take place at a Capital community centre.

Daybreak over Castle

A NATIONAL TV show is to broadcast from Edinburgh Castle to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

‘Fire-at-will’ plan blasted

EDINBURGH East MP Sheila Gilmore has hit out at Tory plans to allow bosses to sack workers for no reason.

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Alison Allan and Paul McBurney with the hospice's weather vane

Ripping it up to start again at St Columba’s

Demolition has begun at St Columba’s Hospice to clear the way for the building of its state-of-the-art replacement.

The 1970s blocks are being removed, to be replaced by modern two-storey wards.

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