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The Scotsman
10 Aug, 2019
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Scotland weather warning: Torrential rain set to blast nation over weekend
Scotland is braced for further downpours today with the Met Office warning up to 80mm (3in) of rain could fall in as little as six hours.
Latest News
SNP step up ‘referendum readiness’ after poll shows independence majority

The Scottish National Party are gearing up for "referendum readiness" in anticipation of a second independence vote.
UK ‘on brink of recession’ ahead of no-deal Brexit

The UK is “teetering on the brink of recession” after the economy shrank for the first time since 2012 earlier this year.
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Wings Over Scotland plans new pro-independence party to take on SNP

A controversial independence blogger has revealed his plan to create a new political party to challenge the SNP at Holyrood.
Why are politicians dragging their feet over medicinal cannabis? – Christine Jardine

Murray Gray’s life was ruined by a form of epilepsy that led to multiple seizures on a daily basis – until they stopped after he started taking medicinal cannabis, writes Christine Jardine.
Sport Update
Gregor Townsend reveals date he will name his Rugby World Cup squad

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has revealed that his 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan, which starts next month, will be named on Tuesday 3 September, three days before the final warm-up Test at home to Georgia.
Celtic to offer Callum McGregor new deal after rejecting Leicester bid

Celtic will consider offering Callum McGregor an improved contract after rejecting an approach from Leicester City for the midfielder before the English Premier League transfer window closed on Thursday.
Hibs can win title one day but it won’t be down to mountains of money, claims Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom says the financial clout of Celtic and Rangers shouldn’t stop Hibernian believing they can win the Premiership title – but admitted they’ll never have the biggest budget to achieve that goal.
And finally...
Fringe could become a ‘playground for the privileged’ as demands increase to end exploitative pay and working conditions

Grass-roots promoters are demanding an overhaul of the  Fringe to end the “exploitation” of venue workers and ensure it is properly regulated for the first time.
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