19 Dec, 2019

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Labour appoint English MP as shadow Scotland Secretary

Labour have appointed an MP from northwest England to serve as shadow Scotland Secretary.

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Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry wins appeal as embezzlement charges quashed

Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry has had her embezzlement charges quashed after winning an appeal.

Ex-First Minister Henry McLeish says Labour must accept Scottish independence referendum will happen

Former Scottish Labour leader and ex-First Minister Henry McLeish has urged his old party to accept a second Scottish independence referendum will happen.

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Nicola Sturgeon confirms section 30 order request to hold Scottish independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "democracy must and will prevail" as she confirmed she has now written to Boris Johnson formally requesting the power for Holyrood to hold a second independence referendum.

Why SNP are bluffing when they say they want indyref2 â John McLellan

The SNP knows the risk they would lose an independence referendum is too high and the extreme language about wanting one is designed with the 2021 Scottish election in mind, writes John McLellan.

Sport Update

Tommy White, former Hearts forward, dies at age of 80

Musselburgh-born forward who started career at Bonnyrigg Rose and also turned out for Raith, St Mirren and Aberdeen

Greig Laidlaw, Scotlandâs most-capped captain, announces retirement from international rugby

Greig Laidlaw, who has captained Scotland more than any other player, has announced his retirement from international rugby.

âHearts should fix the pitch or be thrown out of the leagueâ â Fans react to state of Tynecastle pitch during Hearts v Celtic clash

Supporters and TV viewers question state of Tynecastle pitch during Hearts-Celtic clash

And finally...

Church of Scotland minister travels Highlands in âmobile manseâ

Theyâre the vehicle of choice for surfers, old hippies and celebrities such as Robert De Niro and Formula One racing driver Jenson Button as they make their nifty way along remote highways and byways.

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