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The Scotsman
7 May, 2019
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Nicola Sturgeon told to scrap air tax cut to tackle climate emergency
Nicola Sturgeon is facing increasing pressure to ditch a flagship government policy that would cut tax on flights to prove her commitment to tackling the climate emergency.
Latest News
Ryanair flight from Edinburgh to Malta declares mid-air emergency

A flight that set off to Malta from Edinburgh this morning has declared a mid-air emergency and diverted.

Independence debate has distracted Holyrood from original mission – Richard Leonard

The Scottish Parliament, which is marking its 20th anniversary, needs to focus on jobs, schools and hospitals, rather than constitution issues, writes Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard.

How Scottish independence helps Ruth Davidson avoid Brexit mess – Ian Swanson

While Brexit is a tricky issue for the Conservatives, Scottish party leader Ruth Davidson seems to be on more secure ground when opposing independence, writes Ian Swanson

Ian Gatt: On a different scale – how fishing industry helps scientists to count mackerel

Fisheries science and the calculation of stock ­sizes of individual ­species – or Spawning Stock Biomass as it is known – is an incredibly ­complex process, but vital in ­ensuring that we can set catch limits and other practical control measures aimed at ensuring sustainability of stocks and the fisheries that depend upon them.

Sport Update
Rangers midfielder confirms Ibrox summer exit with social media post

Rangers midfielder Liam Burt has confirmed his departure from the club this summer following the expiration of his contract.

Rangers make guard of honour decision prior to Celtic clash – reports

Rangers will not give rivals Celtic a guard of honour this Sunday, according to the Scottish Sun.

Rumour Mill: Gary Hooper back to Celtic? | Rangers make guard of honour decision

Tuesday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Analysis: Liverpool have made it an epic title race but it’s City’s to lose now

Thirty-seven down, one to go. A draw might be enough in the final game at Brighton on Sunday. A defeat, even. Manchester City did what necessity demanded in beating Leicester to resume the summit of the Premier League by a point. It took the goal of the century to escape Leicester’s cultured clamp, the finest and perhaps the most important Vincent Kompany will ever score.

And finally...
The 10 most desirable Scottish seaside towns to live in

The most sought after seaside towns to live in have been revealed in a new study.

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