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The Scotsman
12 Feb, 2019
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Hundreds die waiting to be discharged from hospital
At least 300 Scots waiting to be discharged to spend their final days at home, instead died stuck in hospital last year, it has emerged.
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Scottish council votes to scrap music tuition cuts as flash mob protests outside – reports

IT has been reported that Midlothian Council has voted to scrap controversial cuts to music tuition in schools as campaigners gathered in large numbers to rally against the proposal.

Edinburgh and London most congested cities, according to new traffic analysis

EDINBURGH has been named as the second most congested city in the UK, with the average road user losing hundreds of pounds a year due to jams.

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We may be working longer, but most of us are counting down to retirement. But planning for the golden years is crucial.

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Edinburgh Rugby star Damien Hoyland’s Iranian grandparents granted leave to remain in the UK

THE Iranian grandparents of Scottish rugby star Damien Hoyland have won their battle against deportation.

Bank and ATM closures leaving communities ‘unable to get cash’

The widespread closure of bank branches and free ATMs across Scotland is leaving some communities struggling to access cash, a consumer group has warned.

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Scottish Football Live: Contender re-emerges for Hibs job | Rangers star on Ibrox future | McGregor faces sweat over ban

Follow The Scotsman’s daily blog as we keep you updated with all the latest news, views, rumours and much more from around Scottish football.

Gordon Banks, England’s 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper, dies at 81

England’s 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks has died, his former club Stoke have announced.

The market value of the 22 teams in Scotland’s Premiership and Championship – ranked in order

When it comes to promotion and relegation between the Premiership and Championship much is made of the gap between the divisions. Is it a gulf or little between clubs at the lower end of the top flight and upper echelons of the second tier?

Scotland Six Nations: Magnus Bradbury can ease back-row woe

Magnus Bradbury could be in contention for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations to ease Scotland’s back-row problems, with the flanker set to return for Edinburgh on Friday after nearly four months out.

And finally...
BBC unveil Nine team ahead of new channel

BBC Scotland has revealed the core reporting team who will front the flagship news programme on the corporation’s new dedicated Scottish channel.

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