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The Scotsman
20 Jan, 2018
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Overnight ice causes delays and accidents on Scotland’s roads
Treacherous conditions on some of Scotland’s major roads have led to several accidents and delays this morning.
Latest News
Hotel owner bans ‘vloggers’ after free stay request

A popular vlogger who asked a hotel owner for a free stay was given a scathing response - and her request posetd online.

Obituary: Adam Montgomery, Provost, councillor and shop steward

Adam Montgomery, Provost, councillor and shop steward. Born: 5 November, 1950 in Irvine, Ayrshire. Died: 10 January, 2018 in Edinburgh, aged 67

SNP accused of betrayal over closure of children’s ward

The closure of a children’s ward was described as a “stab in the back” for families who campaigned against the move as political fury erupted over the decision.

Sale of iconic Fife pub offers chance to escape the rat race

One of Fife’s best known pubs, the Ship Inn in the historic shoreside village of Limekilns, has gone on the market.

Sport Update
Fraserburgh v Rangers among five Scottish Cup fixtures postponed

The William Hill Scottish Cup fourth round has been hit by snow and frost as Fraserburgh’s meeting with Rangers has been postponed.

Richie Ramsay ‘already thinking of a win’ in 2018

Just two rounds into the new season, Richie Ramsay is already feeling confident about returning to the winner’s circle this year on the European Tour.

Conor McGregor attends training session in Kieran Tierney Celtic top

Conor McGregor turned up for a Dublin training session today kitted out in a Celtic shirt complete with Kieran Tierney’s name, number and autograph on the back.

And finally...
Music review: Celtic Connections 25th Anniversary Concert

Celtic Connections triumphantly celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday night with an opening concert which crammed in as many acts as it could without actually locking us in the concert hall until the following day. It opened in stirring form with a solo piper from the Tryst pipe band sounding a lament on a darkened stage before giving way to the syncopated snarl of a drum salute, and closed (bar the obligatory encore jamboree) with those same pipers and drummers joining Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton in a resounding set.

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