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The Scotsman
10 Mar, 2019
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Scottish mother of tragic girl, 2, in plea for GP cancer training
A grieving mother who lost her two-year-old daughter to a rare cancer missed by six doctors is calling on the Scottish Government to urgently tailor the health system to meet the needs of children.
Latest News
New Scottish currency ‘could see pensions slashed by 30%’

Plans by the SNP to introduce a new Scottish currency could see state pensions slump by 30 per cent, according to an expert in economics.

Women to compete at Highland Games after campaign to promote gender balance

Women will be able to compete in a range of events at Scotland’s Highland Games after organisers gave in to pressure by campaigners to promote a gender balance.

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Ethiopian Airlines plane crashes with 149 passengers on board

An Ethiopian Airlines plane has crashed on its way to Nairobi in Kenya, with deaths being reported.

Lawyer warns SMEs over Brexit impact on workers

An employment lawyer has called for employers to take action to prepare for Brexit, warning that Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are among businesses most at risk of significant workforce issues after the UK leaving Europe.

Sport Update
Craig Levein credits assistant with Hearts’ set-piece prowess

Of the 32 teams at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, 15 scored at least 50 per cent of their goals from set-pieces. Five of the 11 goals scored in the quarter-finals, and two of the four scored in the semi-finals, came that way, while England’s tally of nine set-piece goals set a new World Cup record, overtaking Portugal’s return in 1966 by one.

Craig Levein bemoans refereeing treatment of Hearts striker

Hearts boss Craig Levein claimed striker Uche Ikpeazu is not getting the rub of the green when it comes to refereeing decisions.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend bemoans officiating after Wales loss

After falling out with Romain Poite following the Ireland match, Scotland coach Gregor Townsend took aim and unloaded at another French referee, Pascal Gauzere, who had control of the match against Wales.

And finally...
John Crowley on the “crazy challenge” of directing the Royal Lyceum’s Local Hero musical

Fiona Shepherd meets the director and actors behind a new stage musical adaptation of Local Hero that’s staying true to the spirit of Bill Forsyth’s much-loved masterpiece

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