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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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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 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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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.
2 commentsEnglish-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.
4 commentsMan dies after jump into river
A YOUNG man has died in hospital after jumping into a river at a popular Glasgow beauty spot.
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.
15 comments800 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.
1 commentChurches 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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Analysis: Alex Salmond’s ‘Broad church’ looks a bit one-sided
SPEAKING as the stage was being dismantled, organisers of the independence campaign launch attempted to explain what the big day yesterday was not.
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Peak viewing time on Everest – but live broadcast hit by gremlins
THE first live broadcast from the peak of Everest was thwarted at the last minute after the Scots-based cameraman suffered technical difficulties.
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For sale, the house that hid a cross-dressing Bonnie Prince Charlie
A COUNTRY house which played a major role in one the best-known episodes from Scotland’s history – by hiding Bonnie Prince Charlie following his defeat at Culloden – has been placed on the market.
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‘Appiness’ test on your smartphone
SCOTTISH scientists have developed the first smartphone app which records how people’s perceptions of themselves vary from day to day.
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Revealed: our rural towns on the brink
A REPORT into sustainability in rural areas has revealed 90 of the most vulnerable towns in Scotland.
4 commentsCouncil 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.
Young home buyers seek urban route
YOUNG Scottish professionals are seeking urban hotspots to put down roots, according to new research.
1 commentScotland’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.
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.
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.
2 commentsMike 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.
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.
8 commentsColleges 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.
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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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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Phone theft victim tracks down yob using Facebook
A TEENAGER used Facebook to track down a yob who stole his mobile phone and punched him in the face when he tried to get it back.
14 comments- Family mourn death of Glasgow ‘fight’ schoolboy
- Rangers takeover: Duff & Phelps threaten legal action against BBC
- Today’s youth not fit to be employed, says car firm Arnold Clark
- Rangers administration: Fans fear Duff & Phelps claims could scare off Green
- Rangers takeover: triple penalty punishment enough, says Johnston
- Alistair Darling leads ‘No to independence’ fight over tea and biscuits
- Scottish independence: SNP flip-flops over Nato
- Scottish Independence: SNP ‘won’t be Yes campaign’s only voice’
- Scottish independence: Alex Salmond’s pledge to sign up 1m voters
- Today’s youth not fit to be employed, says car firm Arnold Clark
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