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The Scotsman
21 May, 2018
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Poll: Majority of Scots back the Union but concerned over Brexit
A majority of people in the UK are in favour of the Union in its current form but worry Brexit could lead to its break-up, a survey of all four home nations has found.
Latest News
Nicola Sturgeon: Independence debate to restart this week

The SNP will fire the starting gun on a renewed debate around independence this week with the publication of a long-awaited report on the economy of an independent Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has signaled.

Councils in Scotland ‘suffer the brunt’ of austerity cuts

Almost £750 million has been axed from budgets for frontline services like schools and social care in recent years as councils "suffer the brunt" of Scots austerity cuts, new research has shown.

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Brodies steps up to the mark in supporting local tennis and swimming events

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£750m cuts to Scots services worse than Westminster austerity

Almost £750 million has been axed from budgets for frontline services like schools and social care in recent years as councils "suffer the brunt" of Scots austerity cuts, new research has shown.

Forth beach is UK hotspot for plastic ‘nurdle’ pollution

A small beach on the Firth of Forth is blighted with the highest concentrations of pollution from industrial plastic beads in the UK, according to the latest studies.

Lesley Riddoch: End of the peer show for the House of Lords? Not yet

You can say one thing for the Royal Wedding. It provided the ideal cover for Theresa May to slip out “bad news” about more peers for the House of Lords.

Insight: The GDPR revolution we can’t opt out of

When a customer of a Glasgow beauty salon asked to have all information held about her deleted following her appointment, the business knew it had to comply with her request under the new data protection laws. But it also knew that its insurance company required it to keep all medical information about clients for a minimum of six years.

Sport Update
James McClean keeps ‘fingers crossed’ over dream move to Celtic

James McClean insists he hasn’t given up hope of securing a move to his boyhood heroes Celtic.

Celtic to face Shamrock Rovers in pre-season friendly

Shamrock Rovers will host Celtic in a pre-season friendly match in July, the clubs have confirmed.

Video: Fan belts out ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ on crowded train

Fans travelling back from Glasgow to Edinburgh after Scott Brown’s testimonial on Sunday were treated to an impressive rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

A strong Rangers would be ‘remarkably good’ for Celtic – Martin O’Neill

Martin O’Neill believes his old club Celtic will only benefit from a genuine challenge from Rangers.

Agent explains why Michael O’Halloran watched Cup final in Celtic end

The agent of Michael O’Halloran has explained why the Rangers winger was spotted among Celtic fans during Saturday’s Scottish Cup final.

And finally...
Video: The Life of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

As the artist and designer’s 150th birthday draws near, we take a look back at the life of Glasgow’s favourite son.

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