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The Scotsman
8 Sep, 2018
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British sailors on HMS Queen Elizabeth arrested in first overseas trip
Sailors from the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth have been arrested on the £3bn aircraft carrier’s first journey to the US.
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Nicola Sturgeon opens windfarm Donald Trump branded ‘vandalism’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she hoped Donald Trump would “change his mind” over the offshore windfarm visible from his North East golf course given the benefits now being generated by the green energy development.

Environmental issues jump as councils slash community warden posts

Civic campaigners have blamed a reduction in ­community wardens across Scotland for a dramatic rise in environmental problems, including dog fouling and ­littering which have reached their “highest levels for a ­decade”.

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)

Sex offenders who complete therapy ‘less of a risk to public’

Scottish sex offenders who took part in specialist group therapy sessions were found to pose less of a risk to the public after completing the course, according to an official study.

Famous Grouse group Edrington cheers American whiskey deal

Edrington, the spirits group behind brands including The Macallan, Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark, has bought a minority stake in a US distiller in a move which takes it into the fast growing American whiskey category.

Sport Update
Nacho Novo opens up on struggles with depression

Nacho Novo has opened up on his battles with depression since leaving Rangers, as he seeks to find a way into football management.

Steven Naismith: I’m ready to fill in against Albania

Steven Naismith insists he can provide Scotland with the firepower to shoot down Albania if Leigh Griffiths does not pull through.

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Rumour Mill: ‘Going for 55?!’| McLeish takes Scotland blame

Alex McLeish takes the blame for Scotland’s thumping defeat at the hands of Belgium and more from Scottish football.

Alex McLeish takes blame for 4-0 loss: ‘I told them to pass it’

Alex McLeish has accepted full responsibility for his side falling to a bracing 4-0 home defeat to Belgium.

Interview: Eddie Gray on why SFA must stay at Hampden – ‘our mecca’

Eddie Gray well remembers his first visit to the home of Scottish football as a teenage prodigy. He was representing Glasgow Schools in a game against Queen’s Park, a fixture which was booked for Lesser Hampden although there was nothing reduced about the day’s 
experience for the famous wingman.

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Critics’ choice: 4 of the best shows and events to see in Scotland this week

Looking for some cultural inspiration this week? Then take a look at our critics’ top picks of events and shows happening across Scotland

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