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  How does Scotland's Covid case rate compare to the rest of the UK? - Analysis  
     
  Concern is growing over Covid case numbers in the UK, with some health leaders calling for “Plan B”, or the UK Government option of tougher control measures in England over winter.  
     
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Keir Starmer: Nicola Sturgeon's record in government 'appalling'
 
Nicola Sturgeon’s record in government is “appalling” with the SNP shielding themselves from criticism with the constitutional debate, the leader of the Labour Party has said.
 
     
     
 
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Here's all you need to know about Covid Plan B: What's included in the back-up plan and how likely it is to happen
 
Case numbers may be rising, but hospital admissions are still relatively low. So how likely are we to need to implement Covid Plan B?
 
     
 
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Tattoo chief vows to shed its 'tartan and shortbread' image as comeback plans for 2022 are revealed
 
The new producer of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has vowed to overhaul the event by shedding its "tartan and shortbread" image and attract a younger, more Scottish audience, social-media savvy audience.
 
     
 
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Shooting for the moon: Scotland's space strategy unveiled
 
As Scotland unveils a space strategy which sees the sector set to generate £4 billion for the economy and create 20,000 jobs over the next nine years, we take a look at the plan.
 
     
 
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World must fight climate emergency like it was Covid, but we're nowhere near that level of action – Kirsty Duncan MP
 
The world’s youth from Jakarta to New York have been marching in the streets demanding climate action. They are loud, coordinated, effective, and have every right to be angry.
 
     
 
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'Spiking has become an epidemic': Campaign urges people to boycott nightclubs over safety concerns
 
A campaign which is asking people across Scotland and the rest of the UK to not attend clubs on a night in October has seen widespread support following reports of spiking across the UK.
 
     
     
 
 
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For sale: Successful holiday pod business with 3-bedroom house and separate annexe, set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside
 
Overlooking open fields and gently rolling hills, Whitemoss Lodge is located near the picturesque village of Dunning and within easy reach of Perth, Gleneagles and Auchterarder.
 
 
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Asda is recruiting 15,000 temporary staff over Christmas - how to apply
 
Asda is seeking to recruit 15,000 temporary staff to help with the busy Christmas period.
 
 
     
     
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  Here are the 10 best strikers in the Scottish Premiership - according to the stats  
     
  We assessed the stats to see who the best strikers are in the Scottish Premiership this season, based on goal conversion percentage.  
     
     
 
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Celtic winger Jota reveals amazing gesture to foster friendship with team-mate Kyogo Furuhashi
 
Celtic winger Jota appears willing to go above and beyond to foster relationships with his team-matesin order to create an environment that feeds the drive for success among Ange Postecoglou’s revamped squad. Especially when it comes to his attacking confrere Kyogo Furuhashi.
 
 
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Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says players can't be forced to become double-vaccinated
 
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard says the Scottish champions are ‘pushing’ all of their players to become double-vaccinated against Covid-19 but admits they are free to refuse to do so.
 
 
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Blair Kinghorn named in Scotland squad as a stand-off and will vie with Ross Thompson for 10 jersey against Tonga
 
Gregor Townsend will ring the changes at stand-off for Scotland’s opening match of the autumn against Tonga at the end of the month.
 
 
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
   
   
 
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