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The Scotsman
13 Dec, 2018
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Births in Scotland have fallen to their lowest ever level
Births in Scotland have fallen to their lowest level on record between July and September.
Latest News
Who are the possible contenders to be the next Tory leader?

Enough Tory MPs have now requested a vote of confidence in Theresa May to trigger a leadership contest. But who are likely to be the runners and riders?

Pay increase for MSPs announced at Holyrood committee

MSPs will receive a pay increase of 2.3% from April next year, it has been announced.

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New mum ‘bleeds to death after getting lost in Edinburgh hospital’

A NEW mum is feared to have bled to death in a hospital stairwell after getting lost on her way back to a ward from seeing her premature baby son.

Strasbourg shooting: French police launch manhunt for suspected gunman

A large-scale manhunt is under way for a suspected extremist gunman who killed three near a Christmas market in Strasbourg.

Sainsbury’s and Asda push watchdog for more time to digest mega-merger

Supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda are challenging the competition regulator for more time to be given to an investigation into their £12 billion planned merger on the grounds of its “unprecedented scale and complexity”.

Gateway to Investment programme supports Edinburgh start-ups

A group of Edinburgh-based entrepreneurs have completed a five-week programme designed to help their start-ups grow and secure investment.

Oil firms urged to up collaboration as confidence returns

Businesses in the oil and gas industry have today been warned not to become complacent about the need to collaborate to improve North Sea competitiveness as activity levels rise.

Sport Update
Richard Cockerill flattered by England link but insists focus is on Edinburgh

Richard Cockerill’s dealings with the Rugby Football Union haven’t always been amicable so the Edinburgh coach admitted that part of him was tickled by the news over the weekend that he was on a list of coaches who could succeed Eddie Jones in the England job.

Hibs’ ‘lucky mascot’ David Gray wary of rushing comeback

Hibs were riding high the last time they played Celtic. Neil Lennon’s side were sitting second in the league and had the opportunity to make a statement at Parkhead.

Hearts striker Steven Naismith calls for ‘embarrassing’ racism to be stamped out

Steven Naismith has called for collective action to stamp out racism in football after admitting to being “embarrassed” by events at Tynecastle on Saturday.

And finally...
Cher to perform rare Scottish show in 2019

American pop music legend Cher is to perform a rare show in Scotland, it was announced today.

Album reviews: The 1975 | Willard Grant Conspiracy

Digital life may fascinate The 1975, but this calculated collection of songs fails to spark much interest

Scottish culture ‘put at risk’ by fees for music lessons, industry warns

Scotland’s cultural identity is being put at risk by cuts to music education in schools, industry leaders have warned.

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