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The Scotsman
16 Jun, 2019
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Scottish child with autism removed in police van after “meltdown” at primary school
A child with autism was removed in the back of a police van after a “meltdown” at their primary school.
Latest News
BBC Scotland figures branded ‘deplorable’ after 21 shows have no viewers at all

Some television shows on the BBC's new Scottish channel have had no viewers at all, it has been reported.

Taxis to cut emissions in Scotland ‘have to sit with engines running to solve fault’

New taxis bought to cut harmful emissions in Scottish cities will have to sit with their engines running for more than an hour a day to solve a fault, drivers have claimed.

Furious mum finds plastic in Fray Bentos meatballs tin she bought to feed her toddler

A mum has hit out after finding several chunks of plastic in a tin of Fray Bentos meatballs she was about to feed her 22-month-old daughter.

Dani Garavelli: Joke’s on us if we wring our hands about Jo Brand

Earlier in her career, when she seemed a lot angrier, and intent on smashing the patriarchy, Jo Brand’s trademark one-liner was a feminist zinger. “The way to a man’s heart,” she would say, with a sly smile, “is through his hanky pocket with a breadknife.” The joke worked because it played with the literal and metaphorical meanings of the word “heart”, and because it substituted the original ending – “through his stomach” – which fed into stereotypes of women as subservient, with an alternative that did the opposite.

Sport Update
‘Stopping was never in Andy Murray’s mind’ – Tim Henman

It was a press conference that broke the collective heart of a nation. The sight of Andy Murray choking up and forced to take a tear break as he admitted that due to a persistent hip injury his playing days may be over.

Justin Rose in ‘great position’ heading into final round of US Open

Justin Rose is chasing a second US Open title triumph heading into the event’s 119th staging at Pebble Beach after a thrilling penultimate circuit on the California coast.

‘I’m lucky to be here, lucky to be alive’ syas Chris Froome

By jean lafond

And finally...
Lack of funds will force us to play it safe, says Edinburgh International Festival

The Edinburgh International Festival has warned it is under growing pressure to programme “safe” work and shows with established artists due to squeezes on its public funding over 10 years.

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