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

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Dr Ruxton with her daughter, Erin.

EasyJet told baffled Scottish mother: 'Visit your Embassy in London if you want to fly home'

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Thousands of people attended the All Under One Banner pro-Scottish independence march through the streets of Edinburgh. picture: Lisa Ferguson

Independent Scotland could join EU 'relatively comfortably', says Edinburgh Law professor

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Charlotte Charles, the mother of Harry Dunn, pictured on the right, visited the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London, where she met Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. Pictures: PA/ Family Handouts

US woman in crash case involving British boy ‘does not have immunity’

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Patrick Harvie, co-convener of the Scottish Green Party at the Whitelee Wind Farm in Glasgow. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish Greens banish pact with SNP over fuelling climate crisis after 'selling-out' to oil companies

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The Panelbase survey for The Sunday Times Scotland also found more respondents than not believe the Scottish economy would be better off with independence in the EU than in the UK after Brexit.

Poll: Support for Scottish independence hits 50%

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Home Secretary Priti Patel has been criticised for 'laughing' during an interview on the BBC's Andrew Marr Show.

Home Secretary Priti Patel told off for 'laughing' during interview on BBC's Andrew Marr show

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View of the new sleeper train. Picture: Jeff Holmes/Shutterstock

Passengers locked out and deprived of coffee in fresh Caledonian Sleeper woes

Transport

Luke Fitzgerald of Stirling Extinction Rebellion.

Scottish Extinction Rebellion activist: ‘We’re forced to take action’

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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

'This is going to kill us for a few months but we will put Scotland back on the map' - Stuart Hogg promises improvements after Japan loss

Rugby Union

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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Scotland team to play San Marino

How the Scotland players rated in 6-0 win over San Marino

Football

A general view of Ibrox

Ross Wilson 'to be unveiled as Rangers director of football' after Southampton resignation amid reports of 'major Ibrox announcement'

Rangers

What now for Scotland and head coach Gregor Townsend?

'It's hard to argue we are going forwards' - Former Scotland internationals have their say on Rugby World Cup exit

Rugby Union

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’

Opinion

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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

The Essentials Visit inews.co.uk

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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

Car News

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

Car Insurance

2019 Nissan Juke review - crossover pioneer sharpens up its act

2019 Nissan Juke review - crossover pioneer sharpens up its act

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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

Food and drink

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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

Business

The fintech conference heard that it should 'Never underestimate the complexity of the banking environment'. Picture: Contributed

Scotland's fintech experts share how to scale up

Business

HMV owner Doug Putman has spoken of his ambitions

Why HMV's vision could mean new stores opening in Scotland

Business

Openreach claims full fibre will unlock smarter ways of working for Scotland. Picture: Monty Rakusen

Full fibre broadband will ‘add £4.6 billion’ to Scottish economy

Business

The ambitiousproposal would see Barrhead Travel more than double its current footprint. Picture: Michael Gillen

Barrhead Travel to open up to 100 new stores after Thomas Cook collapse

Business

Fashion firm Quiz confident of profit growth despite latest sales blow
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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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