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The Scotsman
10 Nov, 2018
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Teenager flagged as suicide risk takes his life after 48 hours in prison
A vulnerable teenage boy killed himself at Polmont Young Offenders’ Institution within 48 hours of being remanded despite having been flagged up as a suicide risk, The Scotsman can reveal.
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Netflix shares hilarious Scottish versions of titles as part of rebrand

Netflix is going all out to promote their latest blockbuster - the Scottish filmed and set Outlaw King, which tells the tale of Robert the Bruce’s battle for independence.
SNP MSP joins opposition to Nicola Sturgeon’s backing of ‘People’s Vote’ on Brexit

SNP opposition to Nicola Sturgeon’s support of the People’s Vote has grown with Kenny Gibson becoming the latest Nationalist politician to warn it has implications for Scottish independence.
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Predator pretended to be a woman and tricked four men into blindfolded sex

A predator who tricked four straight men into having blindfolded sex with him by masquerading as a woman online has been jailed for 15 years.
M Squared reveals pioneering ‘quantum’ compass

A Glasgow-based laser technology firm has unveiled a new “quantum” compass that could allow navigation without relying on satellites.
Sport Update
‘A club like no other’ – German press react to Celtic’s win over RB Leipzig

The German press were full of praise for Celtic and Parkhead as Brendan Rodgers’ men defeated RB Leipzig with a fine performance, bringing themselves back into contention to reach the Europa League knockout stages.
Wary Hearts kitman gives Peter Haring new captain’s armband

The latest Hearts player to wear the captain’s armband, Peter Haring, says he is not too concerned with the apparent curse that goes with the job. But others at the club are taking no chances.
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Interview: John Beattie on why he prefers broadcasting to rugby

Here are today’s headlines: when BBC Scotland’s new TV channel goes on air early next year the strapping fellow in the air-force blue suit sauntering through the canteen will be the Friday night anchor on the hour-long news programme. To paraphrase the words of Bill McLaren: “What a media career John Beattie’s having!”
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Music review: Scottish Chamber Orchestra

RECORDINGS of church bells from across Scotland feature in Martin Suckling’s atmospheric new work, Meditation (after Donne), commissioned by the SCO to mark the centenary of the 1918 Armistice. Taking John Donne’s plea for a shared humanity in his Meditation XVII for inspiration, Suckling beautifully evokes the conflicting emotions that peace brings. Keening strings and the mournful wail of an oboe are united by the solemn tolling of the bells which segue into bird song in the final bars of this moving elegy.
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