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The Scotsman
31 Jul, 2018
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The BBC has denied it asked YouTube to shut down two pro-independence accounts on the video uploading giant’s website in a row over copyright.

 

Whitehall officials ‘do not understand’ Scottish devolution
Almost 20 years since the creation of the Scottish Parliament, Whitehall officials are not properly trained to understand devolution and mechanisms for the UK’s governments to discuss vital issues such as Brexit are “not fit for purpose”, a committee of MPs has concluded.
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BBC denies asking YouTube to shut down two pro-independence channels in copyright row

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House of Fraser ‘holds talks with Mike Ashley over rescue bid’

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Ex-Rangers star Barrie McKay set to move from Nottingham Forest

Former Rangers star Barrie McKay is set to complete a £500,000 transfer to Swansea City, according to the Nottingham Post.

‘Hearts run that city’: Isma Goncalves expresses love for old club in Instagram Q&A

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Celtic captain Scott Brown compares himself to Harry Potter villain

Scott Brown took to social media to laugh at himself after Celtic were announced as a partner club for Pro Evolution Soccer 2019.

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Edinburgh Military Tattoo deploys lasers for first time as it honours space race

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