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The Scotsman
25 May, 2019
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Donald Trump to skip Scotland during UK visit
US president Donald Trump will not visit Scotland when he makes a three-day trip to the UK starting Monday.
Latest News
Theresa May’s Grenfell mention in resignation speech ‘disgraceful’

Theresa May's mention of her response to the Grenfell Tower fire in her resignation speech has been described as "disgraceful" by the Fire Brigades Union.

Cash shortage sees Church of Scotland axe Youth Assembly

The Kirk’s “youth parliament” for people aged 17-25 is to be disbanded – at a time when the average age of a Church member is 60 and it is desperate to attract the younger ­generation.

Unexploded stash of Second World War grenades found in Scotland

An unexploded stash of 70 wartime grenades has been uncovered by power engineers carrying out routine maintenance.

Theresa May resignation: Why Boris Johnson won’t get a no-deal Brexit – Ian Murray MP

Theresa May’s resignation after less than three years as Prime Minister was the result of her irresponsible decision to pander to the extremes of her own party, writes Ian Murray. MP.

Sport Update
Interview: Hearts hero Ian Black on Scottish Cup glory against Hibs

There’s sunshine on Leith today but any Hibernian fan spotting the sharp-featured fellow sitting opposite me in a coffee shop halfway down the Walk could find themselves shivering uncontrollably.

Hearts’ Christophe Berra dreams of making Ann Budge ‘proud as punch’

Christophe Berra is happy to pay tribute to the Hearts chairwoman, Ann Budge, for the way she has revived the club and, having endured turbulent times under past owners, the club captain is grateful for all the work that has gone on behind the scenes.

Alan Pattullo: Set-piece prowess gives hope to Hearts

There’s a reason why a triple treble has never been achieved before, just as a double treble hadn’t before last season. It’s a near-impossible feat.

And finally...
Music review: Kamasi Washington, Barrowland, Glasgow

A JAZZ group filling the room has not been common currency in this old dancehall since the heyday of Barrowland house band Billy McGregor & the Gaybirds and guest appearances from the likes of Johnny Dankworth and Dizzy Gillespie. But those gatekeepers of groove could only have looked on in approval as repeat visitors and new converts alike converged on the ballroom floor to hail a dance band of a more cosmic hue. Forget sequence dancing – the appropriate response was to follow ecstatic vocalist Patrice Quinn on her magic carpet ride through the devotional frenzy of Will You Sing and the satisfying cosmic funk and conscious message of Fists Of Fury.

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