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It is six months since Scotland on Sunday highlighted the death of 16-year-old William Lindsay, who killed himself less than 48 hours after being remanded into Polmont Young Offenders’ Institution.

The tributes, when they came, were as fulsome as they were insincere.

A crushing voter rebellion in the Euro elections, a prime minister on the way out, a packed field of Tory leader wannabes, a general election looming and speculation about our future at fever pitch: it’s a wonder any normal business these days is being done.

There are a range of options to ensure you don’t get stung in the pocket taking out cash abroad, says Which’s Jenny Ross

What is the most important dividing line in politics? Brexit or no-Brexit? Independence or unity? I don’t think so.

Confusing a brusque manner with bullying has fuelled the rise of kiddy-on hardmen like Nigel Farage and the far-right because voters crave strong leaderhip, writes Kevan Christie.

Boris Johnson or whoever replaces Theresa May in 10 Downing Street will face the same problems and fear the same outcome, which could make a no-deal Brexit seem like a risk worth taking.

Mid-market chain restaurants have suffered as people look for bargain meals with the occasional expensive treat, writes Stephen Jardine.

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson now has a headache with Boris Johnson likely to replace Theresa May, writes John McLellan, who may also have some explaining to do as a Conservative councillor after calling the former Foreign Secretary shameless, calculating and cynical.

Theresa May’s resignation after less than three years as Prime Minister was the result of her irresponsible decision to pander to the extremes of her own party, writes Ian Murray. MP.

Chinese influence is strong in Africa, finds Susan Dalgety as she and the people of Malawi await the results of a general election.

The intransigence of raving right-wing No Dealers and the People's Vote lobby means the chance of a compromise Brexit deal that most of us could have lived appears to have gone, writes Brian Wilson.

Theresa May has my utmost respect, but she was no longer being given a hearing by Parliament and had to go, writes Scottish Secretary David Mundell.

The way in which people in Scotland access health care is always changing – and in my opinion, the need for that change has never been greater, nor more urgent. Thankfully, we have an NHS system that is world-leading and has always been responsive in adapting to the needs of the people it serves.

Young Foundations Limited is a specialist children’s services company which runs children’s homes and schools in Scotland. The majority of children we support have additional needs, and usually have experienced ­disruption in their development and ­education. The children who live in our homes have struggled with their mental health and need more care and ­support than any family could provide.

So, I want to talk about women’s football. The amazing Ada Hegerberg is officially the best player in women’s football yet she won’t be at the Women’s World Cup this summer.

There’s a biography of the formidable Barbara Castle called ‘Red Queen’. I’ve always fancied reading it, but political biogs are pretty niche, so it soon disappeared from the shelves. Couldn’t find it anywhere.

Theresa May is dispassionate, risk averse and media shy or, in other words, more of a civil servant than a political leader, writes Ayesha Hazarika.