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The Scotsman
8 Feb, 2019
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Storm Erik blasts Scotland bringing disrupting for commuters
Gales and heavy rain caused by Storm Erik disrupted commuters travelling by road, rail and ferry today.
Latest News
Ross Thomson denies accusations of ‘sexual touching’ and refers himself to Tory panel

Scottish Conservative MP Ross Thomson has referred himself to a party disciplinary panel after denying media reports that he was asked to leave a House of Commons bar due to ‘sexual touching’ of other drinkers.

Emiliano Sala: Tributes paid after body of missing footballer is found

Emiliano Sala will forever remain in the thoughts of Cardiff City, the club said, as his body was formally identified after being recovered from underwater wreckage in the English Channel.

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Brexit: Tusk backs Corbyn’s ‘promising’ proposal as Brussels trip only yields more talks

Theresa May was told a proposal from Jeremy Corbyn for a permanent customs union between the UK and the EU was a “promising” solution to the Brexit deadlock as she left meetings with senior figures in Brussels with a promise of more talks, but no concessions.

Glasgow digital tech firm signs up former Shell executive to C-level post

A Glasgow-based digital technology company has announced the appointment of a former Shell senior executive as chief operating dfficer as it enters its next growth phase.

Sport Update
Hearts in talks with Uche Ikpeazu over new contract

Craig Levein has revealed Uche Ikpeazu could become the latest Hearts player to earn a contract extension.

New campaign to tempt women tourists to play golf in Scotland

In the countdown to the 
Solheim Cup at Gleneagles in September, a campaign has been launched aimed at encouraging more women to travel to Scotland to play golf in the sport’s birthplace.

Scottish Football Live: Kilmarnock and Rangers manager spat | Hearts ace to sign new deal? | Celtic recruit leaves

Follow The Scotsman’s daily blog as we keep you updated with all the latest news, views, rumours and much more from around Scottish football.

And finally...
New Scotland Street Chapter 49: Constructive mistruths

Stuart very much regretted his acceptance of Katie’s invitation to dinner. He had done so, of course, before she had sprung on him the news that she had a boyfriend and that she wanted to arrange for the two of them to meet. Having accepted, though, it would be difficult for him to get out of the commitment, and now the evening of the dinner party was upon him.

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