Aug 16, 2020

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


	Why we need another pro-independence party to challenge SNP – Kevan Christie

	‘Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?’ Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols once famously proclaimed.

VJ Day Celebrations: Scottish veterans share stories with Red Arrows pilots

Today marks the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.

Red Arrows flypast over Edinburgh cancelled due to low cloud and poor visibility – but aircraft carried on to Prestwick

The much anticipated Red Arrows flypast over Edinburgh was cancelled this morning due to poor visibility - but the planes carried on their journey as part of the VJ Day commemorations.

Why influence on exams shows Greens are key to Holyrood election – Brian Wilson

Credit where it is due so I acknowledge that Green MSPs have earned half a round of applause.

Scottish birthday plans for Princess Anne scaled back

The Princess Royal’s 70th birthday has been marked with the release of three official photographs to celebrate the milestone.

Scottish climber in ‘critical’ condition after nine-hour rescue mission

The mountain rescue team said the man suffered a “significant fall” this morning.

Train collides with car in Renfrewshire sparking major emergency response including nine fire crews

Emergency services have responded to reports of a train and car colliding in Renfrewshire this morning.

Why Swinney and Leonard risk destroying great Scots institutions – Susan Dalgety

Take two middle-aged men. Both regarded as honourable, compassionate even, by their friends and colleagues. Dedicated to public service. But each, by dint of their own stubborn mediocrity, in danger of destroying two of Scotland’s greatest institutions.

‘We hope to do your generosity justice’: MND fundraiser nears £100k after Sturgeon backing

An Edinburgh author diagnosed with motor neurone disease is pushing his body to the limit in a 500 mile cycle around Scotland.



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