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The Scotsman
5 Oct, 2019
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“Biggest independence march yet” set for Edinburgh today
An pro-Scottish Independence march is due to bring parts of Edinburgh to a standstill today with organisers expecting more than 100,000 people on the streets.
Latest News
Scottish Government minister warned about Prestwick US military allegations last year

A senior Scottish Government minister was warned of allegations that Glasgow Prestwick Airport is using taxpayers’ funds to “financially subsidise” US military aircraft at the struggling hub.

Why Rory Stewart’s resignation should worry us all – leader comment

Rory Stewart’s resignation is a sign that the Conservative Party no longer allows real debate.

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Trump Aberdeenshire resort runs up £1m losses with no profit in seven years

Donald Trump’s inaugural Scottish golf resort remains mired in the red after running up losses of more than £1m, newly published accounts show.

80 years of Citizens Advice tells a story of modern Britain – Derek Mitchell

From rationing to energy bills, the history of Citizens Advice holds up a mirror to society, writes Derek Mitchell, as the charity celebrates its 80th anniversary.

Sport Update
Ryotaro Meshino interview: ‘I can make a difference here if Hearts can find a way of getting me the ball’

It turns out now is the perfect time to have arranged to meet Ryotaro Meshino.

MP Ian Murray intervened to rescue Hearts deal to sign Ryotaro Meshino

A dramatic diplomatic intervention by MP Ian Murray helped save the deal which took Japanese player Ryotaro Meshino to Hearts before the transfer window shut in Scotland.

Japan 38 – 19 Samoa: Japanese bonus point win heaps pressure on Scotland

Kotaro Matsushima crossed with the final action of the match to earn Japan a bonus point as they climbed to the top of Pool A with a battling 38-19 win against Samoa on Saturday.

And finally...
Music review: Rachel Sermanni and Rose Cousins, St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

THE Glasgow Americana Festival, one of the city’s finest boutique offerings, opened on Wednesday night with Canadian singer/songwriter Rose Cousins wryly urging the audience to “keep it down” in the face of their rapt attention to her support set.

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