Jun 7, 2020

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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.


	Stowaways on CalMac ferries discovered trying to evade lockdown

	Golfers heading for Cumbrae found hiding in the back of a van, The Scotsman has learned.

Why Scotland is crying out for bold leadership, not PR spin – Brian Wilson

Devolution has failed to produce the kind of radical legislation – on land, energy and economic development – that made a real difference in the years before, writes Brian Wilson.

Black Lives Matter: Anti-racism campaigners rename streets across Glasgow

Anti-racism campaigners have renamed streets in Glasgow city centre that have links to the slave trade.

Donald Trump: Scotland gave a hero’s welcome to this bigot – Brian Wilson

If Scotland had looked into Donald Trump’s background they would have found evidence that showed he was not worthy of the honours he was given long before he became US President, writes Brian Wilson.

Madeline McCann: German suspect ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’

Authorities investigating the new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case are examining any links to the disappearance of two other children, according to reports.

New BBC boss agrees pay cut amid calls for change

Tim Davie will take a pay cut when he replaces Tony Hall as the director-general of the BBC.

Richard Leonard accused of backflip over Scottish election BME pledge

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has been accused of going back on his word to boost black and ethnic minority representation in Holyrood, as the party prepares to select candidates for next year’s Holyrood elections.

Police appealing for information after a serious car crash involving a motorcycle

The crash involved a car and a motorcycle happened on Saughs Road in Glasgow

George Floyd protests planned across Scotland and UK as Nicola Sturgeon and ministers warn against mass gatherings

Anti-racism protests are planned across the UK this weekend



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