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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour could grant second independence referendum

Politics 8

Health secretary Jeane Freeman. Picture: John Devlin

Director quit NHS Tayside over claims trainee doctor took own life

News 14

RAF Typhoon fighters were forced to scramble to check on the Russian planes

RAF fighters scramble to watch Russian planes near UK airspace

News 1

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths. Picture: SNS Group

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths convicted of speeding in Dundee

News 1

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon walks to FMQs.

First Minister’s Questions: Nicola Sturgeon accused of causing ‘education chaos’

News 184

Alex Salmond holds a press conference regarding the sexual harassment allegations made against him. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Scottish Government ‘ready’ for court battle against Alex Salmond

News 44

Caird Park Golf Club in Dundee where the attack took place

Man admits to bare-chested chainsaw attack at Dundee golf club

Dundee & Tayside

Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

EU leaders agree Theresa May’s Brexit plan ‘will not work’

News 77

The SNP Government has been accused of ignoring 'hidden' crime figures. Picture: John Devlin

Tories accuse SNP Government of failure on ‘hidden’ crime figures

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Hibs complete signing of Dutch defender Miquel Nelom

Hibernian

Josh Windass in action for Rangers against Shkupi in the Europa League qualifiers. Picture: SNS Group

Josh Windass blasts Rangers board for selling him to Wigan for £2m

Rangers 3

Craig Levein wins the Ladbrokes Premiership Manager of the Month Award for August. Picture: SNS Group

Craig Levein named Scottish Premiership manager of the month for August

Hearts 47

Gordon Strachan has rubbished George Peat's claims (Photo: Getty)

Ex-Celtic boss Gordon Strachan claims Rangers blew 2007/08 title hopes

Sport 7

Michael Mols was a fan favourite at Ibrox (Photo: Getty)

Former Rangers ace Michael Mols 'nearly joined Celtic' says ex-scout

Rangers 1

Scott Sinclair in action for Celtic against FK Suduva. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Brendan Rodgers makes Scott Sinclair admission | Rangers ace ‘nearly joined Celtic’ | Leigh Griffiths ‘must improve’

Celtic 268

Everything Celtic fans need to know about Europa League opponents Rosenborg
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Callum McGregor vies with Anders Trondsen during the UEFA Champions League Qualifier between Celtic and Rosenborg at Celtic Park in July. Picture: Getty Images

Everything Celtic fans need to know about Europa League opponents Rosenborg

Celtic 1

Villarreal fans attend a European match against Liverpool. Picture: Getty Images

Everything Rangers fans need to know about Europa League opponents Villarreal

Rangers

Former SFA president George Peat. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Andrew Smith: George Peat’s selective memory really sticks in throat

Rangers 73

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend doesn't have full control over his players. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS/SRU

Allan Massie: Stars need time off to hit heights on world stage

Scotland 1

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They are a culinary delight but eating scallops can come at an environmental price. Picture: Sean Bell

Sandy McCall Smith: Nobody gains if the sea bed is irreparably damaged

Opinion 5

A new scheme in North Lanarkshire will see so-called 'destitute' shoplifters, who steal everyday items in order to live, be referred to social services rather than the courts. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Martyn McLaughlin: Punishment is ineffective deterrent for those mired in poverty

Opinion 1

Scotland's outgoing chief inspector of prisons, David Strang, says we should be 'proud' of how are prisons are run. Picture: PA

Chris Marshall: Scotland can’t afford to rest on its laurels over prisons

Politics 1

Mary was surrounded by powerful men on her return to Scotland and did not know who to trust

Kate Williams: How Mary, Queen of Scots was betrayed

Opinion 10

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Massive tapestry depicting Games of Thrones goes on display in Glasgow

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Loch Ness doctor and retired detective launch first Scottish ‘blanche’ absinthe

Food and Drink

Scottish Distillers Association rebrands as it calls for greater protection for Scottish spirits

Food and Drink

Some enterprising eBay users are selling original recipe Irn-Bru online (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how you can still get your hands on original recipe Irn-Bru

Lifestyle

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Aberdeen oil group strikes $400m asset deal

News

The global drinks giant ranks as Scotland's largest whisky producer. Picture: Diageo

Whisky giant Diageo sees profits knocked

Retail

Members of the Modulr team gather in Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

Modulr taps into Edinburgh fintech scene with new office

Tech

The Lanarkshire site was opened by Dwain McDonald and Neil Gray MP. Picture: Contributed

New Scots parcel depot delivers scores of jobs

Companies 2

Amanda Murphy, head of commercial banking at HSBC UK, which has committed 650m to helping small Scottish businesses grow. Picture: Contributed

HSBC announces £650m for Scottish SMEs

Financial 1

Optoscribe produces circuit components like this laser-inscribed wafer. Picture: Contributed

Livingston’s Optoscribe raises £2.8m funding

Tech

Aberdeen oil group strikes $400m asset deal

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Outlaw King, which stars Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce, will be released via Netflix in November

Outlaw King ‘a crowded epic’: Netflix film opens to mixed reviews

Film 17

Firefighters battle to contain the fire that destroyed the Mackintosh building at Glasgow School of Art in June. Picture: John Devlin

Why are so many landmark historic buildings lost to fire?

Companies 5

John J Dick, maker of the Lochgelly Tawse, examines his handywork. PIC: Margaret Dick.

Remembering the Lochgelly Tawse

Lifestyle 10

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