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The Scotsman
20 Jul, 2019
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SNP can’t spin its way out of life and death issues – Brian Wilson
Any government in office for 12 years must accept responsibility, without deflection, for what happened on its watch, writes Brian Wilson.
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In a country where 1 in 34 babies die at birth, this clinic hasn’t had a death in 10 years – Susan Dalgety

Malawi has one of highest maternal mortality rates in the world, but Susan Dalgety visits a clinic that is doing extraordinary work despite scant resources.

Why lower league Scottish fitba’ is the best sport in the world – Kevan Christie

What an ‘amazing’ summer of sport, says Kevan Christie as he impatiently awaits kick-off in the Central Taxis league.

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Why lower league Scottish fitba’ is the best sport in the world – Kevan Christie

What an ‘amazing’ summer of sport, says Kevan Christie as he impatiently awaits kick-off in the Central Taxis league.

No place for Trump racism on Isle of Lewis or in Woody Guthrie’s songbook – Brian Wilson

It is to the eternal credit of the Isle of Lewis that it has shown not the slightest interest in acknowledging, far less exploiting, the exceptionally close familial links with Donald Trump.

Sport Update
Bob MacIntyre confronts partner after his caddie’s mum is hit

Open Championship rookie Bob MacIntyre lambasted Kyle Stanley, one of his playing partners at Royal Portrush, after the American twice hit people in the crowd in the second round without the traditional warning shout of “Fore”.

Steve Bruce ‘wants to make Rangers star’ his first signing as Newcastle manager

Newcastle United are looking to sign Rangers captain James Tavernier, according to the Daily Mail.

Eintracht Frankfurt prepare bid for Rangers star, defender on his way to Celtic, Hibs rule out move for duo, Rangers lose to Mike Ashley, Ryan Kent latest – Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Saturday's Scottish football news and gossip.

And finally...
Scottish firm’s little known role in helping Apollo 11 astronauts find a new frontier

The grainy picture of the lunar landscape captures history being made 50 years ago, not just by the Apollo 11 crew but also for the Scottish-based company that helped to make their mission a successful one.

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