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Queen's Speech rejects call to repeat 'once in a generation' independence vote

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Reacting to the news on Twitter, Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the result was a "dreadful outcome."

Catalonia: Nicola Sturgeon laments 'dreadful outcome' as Spanish court gives 12 separatists jail terms

Politics 66

The Queen set out plans for a series of Brexit-related bills, starting with legislation to implement a deal. Picture: PA

Queen's speech: Brexit to be delivered by 31 October

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Gascoigne's trial is due to start on Monday. Picture: PA

Former Rangers star Paul Gascoigne on trial accused of sex assault on train

News

The First Minister insisted she does not wish to see border checks if the country votes to become an independent and re-join the EU.

Nicola Sturgeon refuses to rule out 'hard border' with England in event of Scottish independence

Politics 336

Stuart Hogg is stopped in his tracks by the Japan defence. Picture: Getty Images

Stuart Hogg:'This is going to kill us for a few months'

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Derek Mackay says Scotland cannot afford the union. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

‘Scotland can afford to be independent,' says Finance Secretary Derek Mackay

News 130

Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP delivers his address at the opening of the 2019 SNP autumn conference. Picture: PA

Does SNP’s independence strategy need a rethink? - Lesley Riddoch

Columnists 62

The proposed tariff increase of 25 per cent on single malt Scotch whisky were put forward by President Donald Trump. picture: Lisa Ferguson

Cross-party MSPs wrote to US over whisky tariff increase

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Scottish Football LIVE: Rangers in 'driving seat' ahead of rivals for teenage wonderkid, Ex-Celtic ace on Ibrox spitting yob, Kris Commons queries 'ropey' Ross Wilson

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Ross Wilson (right) has been appointed the new Rangers sporting director. Picture: SNS

Rangers make Premier League signing as Ross Wilson becomes club's new sporting director

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Ex-Celtic ace hits back at Parkhead teammate, Rangers boost as target resigns, Celtic star comes down with 'mystery illness', Ibrox ace nets against Brazil - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

John McGinn is congratulated after netting his, and Scotland's, third

Scotland 6, San Marino 0: John McGinn nets hat-trick as Scots ease to win in the rain

Football

Stuart Hogg is stopped in his tracks by the Japan defence. Picture: Getty Images

Stuart Hogg:'This is going to kill us for a few months'

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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend conceded his team didn't do enough to get the win they needed against Japan to stay in the World Cup. Picture: Getty Images

'There's a lot more in this team' insists Gregor Townsend but loss to Japan 'hugely disappointing'

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Allan Massie: We should be praising Japan instead of bemoaning Scotland's fate
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Japan's Isileli Nakajima celebrates victory during the 2019 Rugby World Cup match at the Yokohama Stadium

Allan Massie: We should be praising Japan instead of bemoaning Scotland's fate

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Dejection for Scotland after exiting the Rugby World Cup after losing to hosts Japan in Yokohama

'Disappointed, angry and abandoned; Townsend has to walk' - Scotland fans react to Rugby World Cup exit after Japan loss

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RWC tournament director Alan Gilpin, centre, on Typhoon Hagibis, cancelling games and refusing to be flexible. Photograph: William WestAFP/Getty Images

Iain Morrison: It would be surprising if careers were not ended by this unedifying shambles

Opinion

Coleen Rooney, AKA WAGatha Christie, last week had an almighty falling out on social media with Rebekah Vardy.

Aidan Smith: ‘Coleen, Posh and their Wag pals seduced me in Baden-Baden’

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Prince Harry has spoken about his desire to protect his wife Meghan from the same degree of media attention that his late mother Diana attracted (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Prince Harry’s attack on tabloid press ignores Princess Diana’s publicity-seeking – John McLellan

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Flora the beagle appears to display a keen interest in this particular book (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Who will save our libaries from invasion of dogs? – Kevan Christie

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize (Picture: Francisco Seco/AP, file)

Nobel Peace Prize strikes a blow against global illiberal elite – leader comment

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French tyre manufacturer Michelin is also famous for its restaurant guide (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

What could be reason for Michelin Guide’s blind spot for female chefs? – Stephen Jardine

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East Neuk music photographer Scott Morris remembered with new album and exhibition

Music

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Motorists’ biggest fear is other drivers as data reveals one in three has witnessed a physical attack

Motorists’ biggest fear is other drivers as data reveals one in three has witnessed a physical attack

Road Safety

Labour pledges to ban sale of non-electric cars by 2030

Labour pledges to ban sale of non-electric cars by 2030

Climate Emergency

Rise of the bloater-car - how popular models have ballooned in size

Rise of the bloater-car - how popular models have ballooned in size

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Car insurance costs are rising - here’s the best time to renew to save money

Car insurance costs are rising - here’s the best time to renew to save money

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Arbikie celebrate

In pictures: Scotland’s top gin makers and gins crowned at this year's Scottish Gin Awards

Lifestyle

Scotland’s Restaurant of the Year named at annual AA Hospitality Awards

Food and drink

Scotland’s top fish and chip shop named in UK awards

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Neptune Energy dives deeper into North Sea with Edison deal

Business

The firm will create 104 apartments. Picture: contributed.

Cala plan to revamp Edinburgh's Boroughmuir school ‘to boost area by £45m’

Business

The firm became a pure aviation business after selling its newsprint distribution division to a private equity firm. Picture: John Menzies plc

Twin appointments sees Edinburgh's John Menzies complete its top team

Business

German brewers Andi Scheib (left) and Michael Hopert run Top Out Brewery in Loanhead. Picture: contributed.

Scots-based German brewers eye next round of growth after turnover top-up

Business

The fast fashion business operates 73 standalone stores and 171 concessions in the UK. Picture: Quiz

Fashion firm Quiz confident of profit growth despite latest sales blow

Business

Francois Lintermans, Bute Island director, with Yvonne McArthur of Asda Scotland. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Asda stocks up on Scottish vegan cheese lines

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Neptune Energy dives deeper into North Sea with Edison deal
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Portobello Beach

Scottish summers of yesteryear celebrated in new exhibition at top Edinburgh hotel

Heritage

National Trust for Scotland

10 Scottish adventures that you and your kids will love

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King of Scotland Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329). Picture: Getty

In the footsteps of Kings: app brings Fife history to life

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