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The Scotsman
30 Oct, 2018
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Mick Whelan: ‘We supported Brexit but it’s not turning out as we were promised’
Aslef backed Brexit – the campaign to leave the EU – in the referendum in Britain in 2016. Not because we wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with Nigel Farage – a man we had, and have, nothing in common, politically, industrially, or ideologically, writes Mick Whelan, the union’s general secretary.
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SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford mocked for ‘simple crofter’ claim

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has been mocked for claiming he is a “simple crofter” in the Commons.
Seona Weir: We tell children to ask for help – when they do, there is nothing to give them

Considerable news has been reported about the difficulty in young people accessing mental health care. We have all read the alarming headlines around ­self-harming and increase in young suicides, we all stop aghast and ­question why this is happening, but what really changes?
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Jamie Cooke: Scotland is on the brink of a new Scottish Enlightenment

Scotland can create a new philosophical revolution to rival the achievements of David Hume, Adam Smith and others during the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, writes Jamie Cooke.
‘Edinburgh’s new neighbour’ is fast becoming the place to buy

The new town of Shawfair offers country living on the doorstep of the city with a range of accommodation, just a 15 minute train journey from Edinburgh Waverley station.
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Hearts’ Olly Lee confident Zdenek Zlamal can bounce back from blunder

Olly Lee has backed goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal to recover from his game-changing mistake against Celtic and stressed he had no need to apologise to his teammates.
Rumour Mill: Rangers set for £2m January swoop | Injury boost for Celtic

Rangers set to splash out on winger in January, Celtic handed injury boost from key player and key Hearts man faces SFA action over clash
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Mikey Devlin hoping for regular Hampden appearances with Aberdeen and Scotland

Michael Devlin marked his Hampden debut with a man- of-the-match display to help Aberdeen shut out Rangers and reach the Betfred Cup final.
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Scottish woman’s hilarious Irn Bru Halloween costume goes viral

A Scottish woman has gone viral after dressing up as an Irn Bru bottle for Halloween.
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