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The Scotsman
29 Apr, 2019
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Kezia Dugdale to quit Parliament in July
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale is quitting front line politics and will stand down from the Scottish Parliament this summer.
Latest News
Economics to drive ‘biggest indy campaign’ as SNP send guide to all Scottish homes

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans to launch the “biggest campaign on the economics of independence” in the SNP’s history as she declared the blueprint would hold the key to winning a Yes vote.

Scottish schoolgirl sexually assaulted while out shopping in the afternoon

A teenage girl has been sexually assaulted while out shopping in West Lothian.

Fabulous Edinburgh cocktail festival set to cause a stir

Secret gardens, future drinking lounges and tasting flights will be the new additions to the UK’s leading cocktail festival as Edinburgh’s best bars battle it out in a contest of cocktail creativity next month

Promoted by Cocktails in the City

Lesley Riddoch: The independence campaign must go “beyond tribes.”

Nicola Sturgeon should press ahead with a Citizens’ Assembly as soon as possible, writes Lesley Riddoch

Scottish woman helped catch abuser by secretly filming him

A terrifying domestic brute who subjected two former partners to months of degrading and violent abuse was caught after one of his victims secretly filmed him on her mobile phone.

Paid less than in 2009? Why Margaret Thatcher shares the blame – Helen Martin

Britain is suffering from an overdose of capitalism that has led to falling rates of pay so politicians need to find a way to recover the nation’s former health, writes Helen Martin.

Sport Update
Hearts fans disrupt minute’s applause for Celtic legend Billy McNeill at Edinburgh derby

A section of the Hearts support at the Edinburgh derby with Hibs on Sunday failed to respect a minute’s applause held in memory of legendary Celtic captain Billy McNeill.

Stevie Chalmers, Celtic legend and European Cup winner, dies aged 83

Stevie Chalmers, scorer of Celtic’s winning goal in the 1967 European Cup final, has died at the age of 83, the club have announced.

Rumour Mill: Mourinho to Celtic? | Rangers keen on 16-cap centre-back

Monday’s Scottish football news and gossip.

And finally...
Double beds, showers, and en suite cabins: Inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains

The first new Scotland to London sleeper trains for 40 years are set to enter service this weekend.

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