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The Scotsman
7 Mar, 2018
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Nicola Sturgeon leads Britain’s most influential woman poll
Nicola Sturgeon is Britain’s most influential woman, according to an online poll on a news site.
Latest News
Shortbread boss warns Union Jack boycott could “kill Scottish jobs”

The managing director of Walkers Shortbread has claimed boycotts are “killing Scottish jobs” after debate over the firm’s Union Jack flag branding.
Fife to test using recyled plastic bags, bottles to fill potholes

Fizzy drink bottles could soon be used to fill potholes.
Obituary: Etta Haire MBE, single mother who helped transform housing conditions in Clydebank

Harriet (Etta) Haire MBE, Born: 25 July, 1930. Died: 25 January, 2018, aged 87
SNP using Brexit showdown with Holyrood as ‘dry run’ for indyref2

The SNP is being accused of using the row over Brexit powers as a “dry run” to push through legislation for a second independence referendum at the Scottish Parliament.
Sport Update
Athletics brings back hyperandrogenism rules

The International Association of Athletics Federations has decided to reinstate a revised version of its hyperandrogenism rules.
Six Nations: Gregor Townsend names Scotland team to face Ireland

Gregor Townsend has named his Scotland starting XV plus replacements for the Six Nations match with Ireland at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Glasgow close to deal to bring DTH van der Merwe back to Scotstoun

Glasgow Warriors are closing in on a stunning deal to bring former fans’ favourite DTH van der Merwe back to Scotstoun, according to reports.
And finally...
Theatre preview: Grid Iron and Stellar Quines team up for Bingo!

The team behind new musical drama Bingo!, about a group of women hoping their numbers come up, are aiming to hit the jackpot themselves

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