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The Scotsman
29 Jul, 2018
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Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon urged to back People’s Vote ahead of indyref2
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to put the national interest ahead of the SNP’s drive for independence and support a People’s Vote on the Brexit deal.
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Watch: Terrifying moment Scots woman is hit by lightning as she films thunderstorm

Tracey Kutluol was filming the storm from her living room window when her mobile phone was zapped by the thunderbolt

Ministers ‘misled’ over merger of British Transport Police and Police Scotland.

The staff association representing railway police officers has warned government ministers are being “misled” about the progress made in the merger of British Transport Police and Police Scotland.

Early age drinking in spotlight

As a major international conference is taking shape, we consider how a global perspective can find ways to tackle issues around alcohol

Promoted by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)

Wings Over Scotland YouTube channel shut down in ‘BBC copyright row’

Two YouTube channels featuring pro-independence content have been disabled reportedly due to copyright strikes from the BBC.

The Big Interview: Tattoo chief executive David Allfrey

A globally renowned combination of music, ceremony, theatre and dance, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo entertains about 220,000 audience members a year against the distinctive backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and an annual worldwide television audience of 100 million.

Sport Update
Pittodrie atmosphere ‘better than the Premier League’ says Jack Cork

Scottish football usually comes off a poor second in comparison to the game south of the Border but Burnley midfielder Jack Cork insists the English game lags behind when it comes to atmosphere inside the stadium.

Brad McKay aims to control his emotions on Tynecastle return

In Brad McKay’s eyes, it has been the field of dreams and the stuff of nightmares.

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Jake Mulraney pays tribute to John Robertson ahead of Inverness clash

Hearts winger Jake Mulraney looks genuinely shocked hearing of John Robertson’s goalscoring feats at Tynecastle Park. “I didn’t know. He didn’t tell me. I heard he was a big player here, like a huge player, but I hadn’t a clue.”

And finally...
Carrie Fisher’s brother praises JJ Abrams for putting her in new Star Wars film

Actor Todd Fisher has welcomed the announcement that unreleased footage of his late sister, actress Carrie Fisher, will be used in the next instalment of the Star Wars franchise.

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