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The Scotsman
3 May, 2019
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Indyref2: Westminster will block second referendum says David Mundell
The UK Government will block Nicola Sturgeon's plan to hold a referendum on Scottish independence next year, the Scottish Secretary has said.
Latest News
Will Caledonian Sleeper add to image of Scotland’s trains as envy of Britain? – Alastair Dalton

Eight years ago, the Scottish Government floated the idea of significantly cutting back the Caledonian Sleeper because of the state of the trains and cuts in daytime rail journey times.

Kenny MacAskill: Alex Salmond case will leave ‘SNP leaders tarnished’

SNP had a good conference last weekend despite the leadership’s bloody nose on currency. The venue packed, the First Minister’s speech electrified delegates and impressed watching press and neutrals alike.

Cocktails in the City Edinburgh: 5 incredibly fun things you can do at this year's event

The capital's cocktail lovers are in for a treat this May Bank Holiday as Cocktails in the City to Edinburgh - bringing together the city’s top bars.

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Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew dies aged 73

Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars, has died at the age of 74.

Baby Munro-bagger should inspire us all – leader comment

Baby Lara Mills reached the summit of her first Munro at the age of just four months.

Sport Update
Scottish Football Live: Gerrard admits every player has a price | Rangers linked with defender | Lennon happy to wait for Celtic job

Follow The Scotsman’s daily blog as we keep you updated with all the latest news, views, rumours and much more from around Scottish football.

‘Whether it’s going to happen, I don’t know’: Ex-Premier League boss declares interest in Scotland job

Dick Advocaat has revealed he would 'definitely' manage Scotland if given the opportunity.

Lord Haughey insists no strings were attached to Hampden donation

Glasgow businessman Lord Willie Haughey, a former non-executive director at Celtic, has maintained that he sought nothing other than assurances as he pledged more than 
£2 million of personal money to keep the SFA based at Hampden.

Mexer to Rangers? Rennes defender linked with Ibrox switch

Rangers have been credited with an interest in Rennes defender Mexer, according to reports in France.

And finally...
Scots pop pioneer Edwyn Collins ‘changed’ by Highlands move

Edwyn Collins, the groundbreaking Scottish pop and rock pioneer who has recovered from two devastating strokes, has opened up on how moving to the Highlands has transformed his life and helped him continue to make music.

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