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The Scotsman
13 Apr, 2018
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Commonwealth Games: Alex “Tattie” Marshall makes history with fifth gold medal
Alex “Tattie” Marshall is Scotland’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete after he won his fifth gold medal as part of the lawn bowls men’s four in Gold Coast.
Latest News
Exceeding recommended drink limits takes years off life

Regularly drinking more than the recommended UK guidelines for alcohol could take years off your life, according to new research.

SNP MSP bids for recall of constitutional convention ahead of indyref2

A former SNP cabinet minister wants Nicola Sturgeon to recall the Scottish Constitutional Convention in a cross-party bid to increase Holyrood’s powers ahead of another independence referendum.

Brian Wilson: Scotland missed an open goal with renewables

Failure of renewables to boost Scotland’s manufacturing industry is massive own goal, writes Brian Wilson

Nicola Sturgeon under pressure over control of China power plan

Nicola Sturgeon is under renewed pressure over her visit to China after it emerged that her government took control of proposals for a Chinese-owned power station in Scotland the day before the First Minister met with its parent company in Beijing.

Still Game Review: Muddled finale sums up dismal series

There are two routes for celebrities guest-starring in much-loved sitcoms like Still Game.

Capital fintech firm to showcase wares in Big Apple

An Edinburgh-based open banking pioneer has been selected to join a fintech trade mission to New York next week.

Number of English landlords in Scotland quadruples

The number of English landlords renting out properties in Scotland has risen dramatically in the past few years as lower house prices and tax reliefs make it easier to turn a profit, research suggests.

Seed Haus tech accelerator welcomes second cohort

Pre-seed tech accelerator Seed Haus has completed investments in three start-ups that will join the Edinburgh incubator as part of its second cohort.

Sport Update
Rangers balked at David Bates’ wage demands – reports

David Bates decided to leave Rangers after the club refused his demands of £7,500 per week, according to the Daily Record.

Rumour Mill: Ex-Ajax coach wants to manage Rangers | David Bates contract demands

Former Ajax coach Marcel Keizer wants to talk with Rangers over manager’s job, David Bates couldn’t agree to a new contract with Rangers after the club turned down his £7,500-a-week demands, and Hibs stopper Cammy Bell is being chased by three teams.

Police warn fans to behave ahead of Scottish Cup semi-finals

Football fans have been urged to be on their best behaviour at the stadium and in their homes over the Scottish Cup semi final weekend.

Commonwealth Games: Glorious gold for diver Grace Reid

JUST a couple of days after James Heatly won Scotland’s first Commonwealth diving medal in 60 years, another has come along in quick time, and Grace Reid went event better with a magnificent gold in the women’s 1m springboard.

Three clubs consider a move for Hibs goalkeeper Cammy Bell

Hibs goalkeeper Cammy Bell is wanted by three different clubs after impressing between the sticks for the Easter Road side, according to the Scottish Sun.

And finally...
Biffy Clyro announce Edinburgh gig

Biffy Clyro have announced their first acoustic album and a new tour that will see the band play the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.

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