Sep 13, 2020

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	Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor comes out in support of Scottish Independence

	The Trainspotting star has said that he changed his mind on the issue after Brexit.

Independence ‘the only way to protect Holyrood’ says SNP as poll has Yes on 53%

The Scottish Government has ramped up calls for another referendum on independence as fresh polling evidence shows a sustained majority of people in Scotland would vote to leave the UK.

Why the SNP’s power grab is the curse of Scottish devolution – Brian Wilson

Governments, local, Scottish or UK, should work together for the greater good, but that doesn’t suit the SNP’s agenda, writes Brian Wilson

Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train showcased at COP26 summit

Scotland’s first hydrogen-powered train is to be showcased at the postponed COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow next year

Scottish travel agents ‘fighting for survival’

Scottish travel agents have called for emergency help to address their “real and immediate jeopardy” caused by the Covid-19 pandemic

Trade deal with Japan sets ‘unwelcome precedent’ as Scotland gets little input

A new trade deal between the UK and Japan sets an “unwelcome precedent”, Scottish Government ministers warned, as they complained that the devolved administrations had little input.

Obituary: Dame Diana Rigg, actress who lit up stage and screen in range of roles from Emma Peel to Medea

Dame Diana Rigg, actress. Born: 20 July, 1938 in Doncaster, Died: 10 September, 2020 in London, aged 82

Watch as the Tornado steam train travels through Haymarket and Waverley Station

The iconic train travelled to Edinburgh from the North of England.

Richard Leonard faces no confidence vote as motion goes to party ruling body

Ten members of Labour’s Scottish Executive Committee are demanding a motion of no confidence in Labour leader Richard Leonard is brought.



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