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The Scotsman
14 May, 2018
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Brian Monteith: Case for Nicola Sturgeon resignation is ‘cast iron’
Can we now trust anything that Nicola Sturgeon says after the recent fiasco over a fracking ban, writes Brian Monteith
Latest News
Train driver hailed as a hero after saving dog stranded on Forth Bridge

It WAS a narrow escape for a petrified pooch who spent hours dodging trains on the tracks of the Forth Bridge before being rescued.

Litvinenko widow urges Alex Salmond to quit RT

The widow of Alexander Litvinenko has said former First Minister Alex Salmond would be “better to give up” his TV show on the Russian channel RT.

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)

Investigation launched over protester who stormed Eurovision stage

Eurovision’s operator is investigating how a protester managed to rush the stage during the UK’s performance and snatch a microphone from singer SuRie.

Appeal made for Scapa Flow protection to save habitats

Experts have called for special protection environmental for Scapa Flow off Orkney where the German fleet was scuttled in 1919.

In pictures: Scotland’s vanishing ‘villages in the sky’

THEY were once hailed as the antidote to the country’s housing problems, but over the past few decades Scotland appears to have fallen completely out of love with the high rise dwelling.

Sport Update
What Rangers are getting in Scott Arfield

“Five players in one,” is how former manager John Hughes described Scott Arfield, but what sort of player are Rangers getting in the Canadian international midfielder?

Rangers announce signing of Scott Arfield on four-year deal

Rangers have announced the club’s first signing of the summer with Scott Arfield joining from Burnley on a four-year deal.

Sending-off was worth it says Hibs’ Neil Lennon

Neil Lennon has described being sent off for over-celebrating Hibernian’s late equaliser in yesterday’s 5-5 draw with Rangers as “worth it” because he doesn’t expect to be hit by a ban.

Rumour Mill: Lennon blasts Rangers bigots | Signing boost for Celtic | Gerrard warns Hoops

Neil Lennon hits out at Rangers fans over alleged sectarian singing; Celtic handed boost in pursuit of winger; Steven Gerrard issues warning to Hoops and Gers keen on £4m bid for striker?

And finally...
Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison: ‘He woke up hurting, but couldn’t say why’

Andy Sykes witnessed Frightened Rabbit’s last tour before the tragic death of its lead singer this week. Here he gives a fan’s view of how it unfolded, and why Scott Hutchison will be remembered as a great.

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