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The Scotsman
2 Mar, 2018
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Brian Wilson: SNP’s ‘power grab’ whinge is just utter nonsense
The 1936 Abdication was a crisis, the SNP’s ‘power grab’ whinge is just utter nonsense, writes Brian Wilson
Latest News
First airplane lands at Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport has welcomed its first flight of the day after being forced to close yesterday as snowwreaked chaos across the country.

VIDEO: Thundersnow lightning strike over Fife

Fife felt the full force of the ‘Beast from the East’ on Wednesday night as snow and high winds battered the Kingdom.

Scotland Weather: travel misery set to continue

Disruption to travel across parts of Scotland is set to continue even after the expiry of a severe weather warning.

Broadband customers to get speed information

Broadband shoppers will receive better information about speeds before they commit to a contract, under new protections announced by Ofcom.

Sport Update
Scott Hastings calls for fans who abused Eddie Jones to be convicted

Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings has called for the fans who abused England rugby head coach Eddie Jones to be convicted.

Tommy Wright hits back at Rangers over tackling criticism

Tommy Wright has fired back at Graeme Murty after the opposing manager criticised St Johnstone’s physical tactics in the wake of Rangers’ 4-1 win at McDiarmid Park.

How some Scottish golf clubs are bucking membership trend

The decline in golf club membership in Scotland over the past ten years paints a bleak picture, but it is certainly not all doom and gloom for the sport in its birthplace. When you add in the so-called nomads – non-members who get a game on a pay-and-play basis – the actual number playing the sport hasn’t changed too 
dramatically from a decade ago, so that is definitely a 
positive at a time when the game seems to be shrouded in negativity.

And finally...
Irvine Welsh to launch final Trainspotting chapter at Leith party

Irvine Welsh is to host a huge warehouse party in his native Leith to launch the final instalment of his Trainspotting trilogy – in which one of his characters will be killed off.

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