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The Scotsman
12 Jul, 2018
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Leader comment: A denunciation of Donald Trump
Donald Trump, due to arrive in the UK later today, is a racist, a serial liar, and either a sex abuser or someone who falsely brags about being one in the apparent belief that this will impress other men in a metaphorical “locker room”.
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Donald Trump attacks Brexit plan and says Britons ‘like me a lot’

Donald Trump inflicted a fresh blow on Theresa May just an hour before he was due to arrive in the UK by attacking her Brexit plan and highlighting Cabinet divisions.

In full: Donald Trump’s UK visit itinerary

Donald Trump has a busy few days ahead of him as he arrives for his first visit to the UK as president. The former businessman has confirmed that he will travel to Scotland on Friday evening, where he will be spending the weekend playing golf at his Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. Here is a look at his itinerary in full.

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)

Catalonia president hails Indyref as best citizen rights’ example

Catalan president Quim Torra has said Catalonia could learn from Nicola Sturgeon’s drive for a second independence referendum when he made his first visit to Scotland.

Poll: Half of Scots oppose second independence referendum

A new poll has shown that 49 per cent of Scottish voters oppose Nicola Sturgeon’s plan for a second independence referendum, even as support for a separate Scotland rose slightly.

Five ways to achieve the dream of early retirement

Whether it’s planning a cruise around the world, regularly dining out at fine restaurants or even buying a bolthole in the south of France, all of us have an idea of how we would spend early retirement.

Sport Update
Best Scottish Twitter reactions to England’s exit from the World Cup

There were a range of feelings across Scotland on Wednesday night, before, during and after England’s 2-1 extra-time defeat to Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.

Celtic and Hearts scouts take in Glenavon’s Europa League tie with Molde

Representatives from Celtic and Hearts were at Mourneview Park last night for Glenavon’s Europa League first round qualifying match with Molde.

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Neil Lennon lashes out at SFA over treatment of young Hibs star

Neil Lennon has accused the Scottish Football Association of endangering the well-being of highly-rated Ryan Porteous by fielding the defender at the Toulon Tournament despite knowing he was injured, writes Alan Temple.

Steven Gerrard urges Rangers players to make up for humiliating defeat

Steven Gerrard is accustomed to life at the prestigious business end of European club competitions, having scored in both Champions League and Uefa Cup final victories during his illustrious playing career with Liverpool.

Hibs boss Neil Lennon admits John McGinn ‘unsettled’ by Celtic bids

Hibs head coach Neil Lennon concedes that the uncertainty regarding the future of John McGinn is ‘unsettling’ for the player after Celtic saw a second bid for the Scotland internationalist rejected.

And finally...
How the Georgians brought order to Edinburgh’s parks and gardens

For 250 years the parks and gardens of the New Town have been a green haven. A new book shows how they can be maintained and planted for future generations

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