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Queen gives permission for Duke of York to 'step back from public duties' following Epstein criticism

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Mr Gove said such a vote would be a "waste of time" and a "distraction", insisting the SNP should instead be focusing on dealing with problems in Scotland's hospitals and improving the education system.

Michael Gove: Nicola Sturgeon is not getting a second independence referendum - it's a waste of time

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Boris Johnson has hinted the Tories are planning a big cut in National Insurance (NI) for low-paid workers when they unveil their General Election manifesto.

Boris Johnson hints Tories are planning big changes to National Insurance

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View from a rooftop in Kathmandu.

Watsonian rugby player Iain Finnie killed in Nepal after motorcycle fell 1000 ft

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Emergency services were called to the scene at Drummonds Hotel, Fife, shortly after 10am after the sudden death of a man.

Scottish hotel taped off after body found

People

Nicola Sturgeon was in Dundee on the election campaign trail, and said the future of Scotland was at stake.

General Election 2019: Nicola Sturgeon warns 'Scotland’s future at risk''

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Jeane Freeman has apologised to parents affected by the water contamination scandal at QEUH.

Jeane Freeman apologies for 'suffering and grief' of parents whose children died at infection-hit hospital

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Scottish secretary Alister Jack. Picture: AFP

Election explained: Is Conservative opposition to IndyRef2 really 'crumbling' ?

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The family of Mr Carter has raised the alarm after he failed to return home from work. Picture: PoliceScotland

Scottish police confirm body found in search for 'loving family man' who never returned home from work

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Celtic transfer update: Trio linked with club plus latest on Mohamed Elyounoussi and Fraser Forster deals

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Russia are at risk of expulsion from Euro 2020 - but would that mean Steve Clarke's Scotland side taking their place?

Could Scotland replace Russia in Euro 2020? Report claims 2018 World Cup hosts face ban over doping

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Olivier Ntcham celebrates his goal for Celtic against Lazio

Olivier Ntcham speaks on international future as Celtic midfielder reveals chat with Cameroon boss

Celtic

South Africa celebrate winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Scotland to face world champions South Africa and New Zealand during 2020 Summer Tour

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Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic eye English-based pair, ten-time French champions want Rangers man, Scotland to replace Russia in Euro 2020, Hibs deny Jack Ross claim - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic

Danny Wilson will take over from Dave Rennie as Glasgow Warriors head coach

Danny Wilson to quit Scotland and replace Dave Rennie as Glasgow Warriors head coach

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Football Manager 2020: the most expensive Rangers players revealed
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Alfredo Morelos is the joint-most valuable player in the Scottish Premiership (Getty Images)

Football Manager 2020: the most expensive Rangers players revealed

Rangers

Odsonne Edouard is the joint-most expensive player in the Scottish Premiership (Getty Images)

Football Manager 2020: the most expensive Celtic players revealed

Celtic

Jon Rahm, playing his practice round in Dubai, says his mental strength is 'a work in progress'. Picture: Getty.

Martin Dempster: Passionate outburst shows Jon Rahm’s growing maturity

Golf

Stee Clarke is getting closer to the vibe and style he achieved at Kilmarnock. Picture: AP

Analysis: Conundrums for Steve Clarke in bid to guide Scotland to five wins in a row

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The number of homeless people has been rising for several years (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

General election: The life-and-death issue that’s virtually ignored – Martyn McLaughlin

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Picture: JPIMedia

Why some Labour voters plan to vote Tory in bid to save their party – Murdo Fraser

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In Scotland, people are criticised for both drinking too much and failing to drink 'enough' (Picture: Cameron Whitman/Getty/iStockphoto)

How Scotland’s double standard on alcohol is killing us – Alex Watson

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Scotland's musicians have been stepping out of the shadows thanks, in part, to the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow (Picture: John Devlin)

How Glasgow’s Celtic Connections has transformed Scotland’s music scene – Brian Ferguson

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Music review: Emeli Sandé, Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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UK driving test: how many lessons you need to pass, what's in the theory and practical tests and how much it costs

UK driving test: how many lessons you need to pass, what's in the theory and practical tests and how much it costs

Driving Lessons

New competition offers drivers free fuel for life

New competition offers drivers free fuel for life

Fuel Prices

Aston Martin DBX - pictures and details of Bentayga SUV rival revealed

Aston Martin DBX - pictures and details of Bentayga SUV rival revealed

Aston Martin

The quickest way to defrost your car windscreen, according to an ex-NASA engineer

The quickest way to defrost your car windscreen, according to an ex-NASA engineer

NASA

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Rosie Healey, co-founder of acclaimed restaurant Alchemilla, to open new venture in Glasgow’s west e

Food and drink

Galaxy become first major milk chocolate brand to offer vegan alternative

Food and drink

Arbikie celebrate

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

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Miller & Carter owner eyes more Scottish steakhouse sites

Business

Rachel Jones is the founder and chief executive of SnapDragon Monitoring. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh's SnapDragon Monitoring sees business heat up after hiring spree

Business

Distilled in Dean Banks home town of Arbroath, the name of the gin is an adaptation of Lunan Bay. Picture: Grant Anderson

MasterChef finalist Dean Banks launches Arbroath gin

Business

The hotel is one of the most famous in St Andrews. Picture: Contributed

Luxury St Andrews hotel Rusacks set for revamp after sale to American firm

Business

The budget airline hopes to make progress in 2020 through the launch of EasyJet Holidays. Picture: John Devlin.

EasyJet ascending Scots growth with holidays and potential new routes

Business

Author and consultant Gib Bulloch was born and brought up on Bute. Picture: Contributed

Scotland’s first business 'decelerator' to awaken generation of Elon Musk innovators

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Miller & Carter owner eyes more Scottish steakhouse sites
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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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