Jun 27, 2021

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	Matt Hancock resigns as Health Secretary and apologises for breaking COVID rules

	Matt Hancock has resigned as Health Secretary just 24 hours after being photographed in an embrace with his aide.

BT Murrayfield stadium bars shut early at Lions v Japan match as result of huge pre-game sales

Fans who flocked to Murrayfield to see their first live rugby game since lockdown ordered so many pre-game pints, the bars had to close early.

Best workout shoes UK 2021: be it weight-lifting, CrossFit, boot camp or all-round gym work, these shoes will help you train harder and safer

Regardless of your workout regime, a decent pair of gym trainers will ensure you train better. Here are the best on the market, for whatever routine you enjoy

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Scotsman Obituaries: Alasdair Houston

Alasdair George Houston, MBE, DL, FRAgS, farmer, cattle breeder, Chairman of Gretna Green Ltd, entrepreneur. Born: 5 January 1962. Died: 21 June 2021 in Dumfries, aged 59

Scotsman Obituaries: Alasdair Houston, Scottish cattle breeder and entrepreneur

Alasdair George Houston, MBE, DL, FRAgS, farmer, cattle breeder, Chairman of Gretna Green Ltd, entrepreneur. Born: 5 January 1962. Died: 21 June 2021 in Dumfries, aged 59

Flood warnings and rain forecast as temperatures drop across much of Scotland

Flood warnings have been issued in some parts of the central belt as heavy rain is forecast across much of Scotland this weekend.

Population figures show that Scotland needs migrants – Scotsman comment

The coronavirus pandemic has eclipsed all other woes so it’s perhaps unsurprising that the state of Scotland’s population is not exactly a hot topic.

Scottish MP Caroline Monoghan has spoken of the ‘credible threat’ which prompted her move to a safe house

Glasgow MP Caroline Monoghan has spoken of the ‘credible threat’ which prompted her move to a safe house out of fear for her family’s safety.

Police are appealling for information after a fire was deliberately set in empty flat

Police Scotland is appealing for information after a fire was deliberately started in an empty flat in Paisley.

Police Scotland appeal for help following reports that a child was wandering around Dundee along on Saturday morning

Police Scotland is appealing for help from the public following reports that a young girl was wandering around Dundee by herself on Saturday morning.



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