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The Scotsman
2 Oct, 2018
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Student union bans clapping over fears it could trigger anxiety
A student union has controversially voted to ban clapping because it could trigger anxiety - and urged students to use jazz hands instead.
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Ruth Davidson warns of risk to Union from second Brexit vote

Ruth Davidson has warned Remainers that pushing for a second EU referendum on the terms of the UK’s Brexit deal will put the Union at risk.
Nicola Sturgeon attacks ‘economic vandalism’ of Tory Brexit plan

Nicola Sturgeon has stepped up her attack on Theresa May’s stance on Brexit and accused the Tories of “economic vandalism” over the impact on Scotland.
Early age drinking in spotlight

As a major international conference is taking shape, we consider how a global perspective can find ways to tackle issues around alcohol

Promoted by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)
Scotrail pledges ‘faster journeys and more seats’ with new timetable

ScotRail has set out major changes to its timetables which take effect in December and could see journeys to a from Edinburgh reduced.

First Minister warns Scottish tourism industry is facing ‘workforce crisis’ over Brexit

Scottish tourism is facing the growing prospect of a “workforce crisis” when Brexit takes effect unless the proposed immigration rules for EU nationals are relaxed, Nicola Sturgeon has warned.
Sport Update
Why Livingston are a welcome addition to the Scottish Premiership party

Livingston deservedly defeated Rangers as they moved into third place in the Ladbrokes Premiership. Joel Sked looks at why the West Lothian side have been a welcome addition to the league.
Betfred Cup semi-final arrangements deemed ‘simply idiotic’

The decision to host both Betfred Cup semi-finals at Hampden Park on the same day is “simply idiotic”, according to the Scottish Police Federation’s general secretary.
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Scotland squad announced for Israel-Portugal double-header

Scotland manager Alex McLeish insists there is “nothing sinister” in Tom Cairney’s absence from his latest squad.
And finally...
Music review: Kylie, Hydro, Glasgow

Kylie Minogue is one of the architects of the modern pop spectacular but her Golden tour, celebrating her 50th birthday, is one of her plainer, more sober and, yes, mature concert tours. The elaborate costumes have been replaced with classic style, the athletic dance routines with a still grace, and the cheesy pop tunes with country hoedowns, ushered in with a Morricone-style intro from her band.
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