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The Scotsman
18 Dec, 2019
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Almost half of Scottish rail stations still not step-free
Scottish rail passengers with wheelchairs, pushchairs and heavy luggage are far worse off than those in England because nearly half of their stations still do not have step-free access.
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Family thanks ‘hero’ firefighters for bringing cat back to life after Leith blaze guts flat

The family are now faced with being homeless for Christmas.

Scottish Government launches scheme to help first-time home buyers

A pilot scheme aimed at helping first-time buyers afford the deposit on their new home has been launched.

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Scotland’s cod quota slashed as SNP claims fishing used as Brexit-deal ‘bait’

Scottish fishermen will have to halve the amount of cod they land next year, after a decision made by the European Union was a result of Brexit the Scottish Government claimed today.

Why Scotland could miss out on economic ‘Brexit bounce’ – Murdo Fraser

SNP hysteria does not make the case for another independence referendum but just adds to the uncertainty that is holding back investment. Now is the time for constitutional stability, writes Murdo Fraser.

Sport Update
Celtic target £4.2m Euro ace, Rangers midfielder wanted by duo, Hearts to make January signings, Old Firm transfer blow, Aberdeen set to extend star’s deal – Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

With two weeks to go until the January transfer window opens, speculation is beginning to hot up.

Longniddry to stage ASI Scottish Open qualifier for third year in a row

Longniddry is to stage the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open qualifier for the third year in a row next summer.

Calum Hill sets sights on emulating Rookie of Year Bob MacIntyre

Buoyed by an encouraging start to the 2020 campaign, Calum Hill has set his sights on emulating stablemate and fellow Scot Bob MacIntyre by being crowned as European Tour Rookie of the Year.

And finally...
The best (and worst) Christmas albums of 2019

Perhaps it’s a sign of a desire to self-comfort in uncertain times, but there is a glut of Christmas albums vying for a place in the stockings of the nation this year. Robbie Williams leads the charge with The Christmas Present (Columbia, **), an indulgent double album featuring a chunky number of royalty-spinning originals beside the traditional Yuletide tunes. Wise man.

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