May 3, 2020

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


	Tributes paid to leading Scottish QC Derek Ogg found dead at home

	Lawyers, politicians and campaigners have paid tribute to leading advocate Derek Ogg QC, who was found dead at his home in Glasgow.

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds reveal name of their baby boy

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds have named their son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas Johnson, in a tribute to their grandfathers and the doctors who helped save the Prime Minister's life.

Battle of Hogwarts: JK Rowling donates £1m to charities on anniversary of fictional battle

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is donating £1 million to help the homeless and those affected by domestic abuse during the coronavirus pandemic.

Scottish tourism can recover if Scots embrace staycations – Stephen Jardine

Scots will be keen to holiday in their own country when hotels and tourist destinations are allowed to re-opern, writes Stephen Jardine

SNP warn of ‘chilling prospect’ of no-deal Brexit as UK Gov won’t extend talks

The UK faces the &quote;chilling prospect&quote; of a no-deal Brexit and a double blow to the economy because of the Government's refusal to extend the transition period, Ian Blackford has warned.

Why even Michael Portillo must surely agree that it’s the last stop for rail privatisation – Brian Wilson

The fantasy of competitive train services has crumbled so, after Covid, it’s time for a state-owned railway, writes Brian Wilson

‘It was like being in a Roman amphitheatre’: Scottish teacher beats the Chasers with ONE SECOND to spare

Rachel Richardson took on The Chasers and won

Commuters will need to check their temperature before leaving under new plans to ease lockdown

Commuters could be asked to check their temperature at home before travelling under plans to ease the coronavirus lockdown being considered by the Government.

Poll: Majority of Scots back Nicola Sturgeon during pandemic, SNP votiing intention up

The latest poll found if an election held tomorrow the SNP would secure over half of all votes.



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