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Bodyguard finale review: Twists and turns seal BBC show as TV event of 2018

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The Magdalene Institutions put 'fallen women' on the path of redemption through hard work and sobriety. PIC: Creative Commons.

Memorial for women treated as Glasgow’s ‘dirty secret’

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Ant McPartlin has confirmed he is six months sober

Ant McPartlin confirms he is six months sober

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Visitors inside and outside Kuma's stunning new building last week. Photograph: PA Wire

27,000 flock to  see V&A Dundee in its first week

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Edinburgh photographer’s snaps of life in 1950s on display for first time

Lifestyle

Looking glass lorry breaks theatre’s fourth wall

Lifestyle 4

Dani Garavelli: Killing Eve heralds new lease of life

Opinion 11

Review: DS7 Crossback

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Soseki Natsume is known for novels such as Wagahai Wa Neko De Aru (I Am A Cat).

How Scotland lit up star Japanese writer’s life

Lifestyle

US cable giant Comcast has placed a higher bid than Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox in the September 22 blind auction for European TV operator Sky, the British takeover regulator said. Picture; getty

Comcast wins £30bn battle against Fox for control of Sky

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The airFair app can be used to assess whether you are entitled to compensation. Picture: airFair

Here's how Scots can claim compensation if their flight is affected by stormy weather

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Stacked pyramids of stones have appeared on Unesco-listed beaches on Orkney, and at the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye. Picture: SWNS

Tourists risk eroding island beauty spots as they create perfect Instagram pictures

Inverness, Highlands & Islands 2

Chelsea Harbour Hotel

Chelsea Harbour Hotel, London

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Knossos palace, Crete, is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the ceremonial and political centre of the Minoan civilization and culture

Travel: Aegean Islands cruise

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Incense and offerings at the Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong

Travel: Hong Kong

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Macdonald Manchester Hotel

Travel: Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa, Manchester

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The Department Of Magic dabbles in the Dark Arts for Edinburgh's'latest escape room.

Edinburgh Harry Potter escape room forced to change name

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Travel: The Wine House 1821, Edinburgh

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Travel: Amsterdam and Haarlem

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Jet2 announces over 130 jobs to be created at Edinburgh Airport

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Travel: Camping la Croix du Vieux Pont and Disneyland Paris

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Hillwalker slates ‘loophole’ in smoking ban as lighting up still allowed in bothies

News 6

Riders approach the competition face at the Lawers of Gravity event on Meall nan Tarmachan,''Ben Lawers Range, April 2015

How the Scottish snowsports industry could harness the backcountry skiing boom

Outdoors 1

Kelly Slater slides into the green room at the Surf Ranch Pro

Mixed reviews for World Surf League’s artificial wave event

Outdoors

The Active Travel Group expects combined annual sales of about �28m. Photo: Contributed

Ski Solutions and Wildnerness Scotland create travel group

Media & Leisure

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The Forth Bridge in 1889.

Review: Scottish Design Galleries and Ocean Liners exhibition at V&A Dundee

Art

Young readers share their favourite books with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Wigtown Book Festival. Picture: Colin Hattersley

Nicola Sturgeon ‘keeps a diary’ but has no plans to publish

Politics 33

For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only ''Undated BBC handout photo of Thomas Dausgaard who the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra has named as its new chief conductor as it launches its 2015/16 season, during which it will celebrate its 80th birthday. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday March 11, 2015. Dausgaard will take over from Donald Runnicles as the orchestra's chief conductor in September 2016. The Dane has appeared with orchestras around the world and is currently chief conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, principal guest conductor of the Seattle Symphony and honorary conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. He has also appeared as a guest conductor with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (SSO), performing a wide range of repertoire from Dvorak and Tchaikovsky to Ives, Lindberg and Schnelzer. See PA story. Photo credit should read: Per Morten Abrahamsen/BBC/PA Wire''NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charg

Music review: BBC SCO

Music

Mid Century Modern summed up Richard Alston's vast contribution to contemporary dance. Picture: Chris Nash.

Dance review: Richard Alston Dance Company

Culture

Music review: Shania Twain

Music

Music Review: Hebrides Ensemble | Red Note Ensemble

Music

Theatre review: Twelfth Night

Theatre

Theatre review: Benidorm Live! | The Lottery Ticket

Theatre

Personal Finance More Personal Finance >>

The big six energy providers have all put up their prices this year

Martin Lewis: Be switched on – look for a cheaper tariff

Opinion

How can you make the most of your income? Picture: PA

How to make the most of your income if you earn over £43,000 in Scotland

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The Bank of England's decision not to increase the base rate this month was not surprising. More surprising is banks' reluctance to pass on increases to savers. Picture: Getty

Gareth Shaw: Don’t bank on being treated fairly

Opinion

You should be aware of your rights if you want to make a claim (Picture Shaun Curry/AFP/Getty Images)

Don’t let airlines be fly – know your rights

Opinion

Warren Shute: The PPI claim countdown clock is ticking

Opinion 1

Gareth Shaw: Pension panic may be a little premature

Opinion

Revealed: The ‘worst’ banks in the UK for customer service

Personal Finance 12

Warren Shute: Are you caught in an endowment trap?

Opinion

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How to make the most of your income if you earn over £43,000 in Scotland

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Entrepeneurs believe saving is important. Picture: John Devlin

Savings tips from successful Scottish entrepreneurs

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Five ways to achieve the dream of early retirement

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Why is now the right time to make your will?

Markets Economy

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Fashion: Findra founder Alex Feechan explains the vision behind the Scottish active clothing brand

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Artist and designer Pam Hogg Picture: Jamie Morgan at Serlin Associates

Interview: Pam Hogg

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Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her catsuit at the French Open. Picture: Michel Euler/AP

French Open says ‘Non!’ to Serena Williams’ black catsuit

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Natalie Portman wore the gown in Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones.

Star Wars gown worn by Natalie Portman to go on display at V&A Dundee

Fashion

Her father famously used a pipe band on Kintyre to record his biggest selling single.'Now Sir Paul McCartney's daughter Stella has also used a local pipe band in the area for her latest fashion collection.

Stella McCartney films new collection in Scotland with help from the Kintyre School Pipe Band

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