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The Scotsman
22 Aug, 2019
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Woman, 81, furious after Scottish GP surgery refused to make £10 church donation after failing to treat her
A woman who was refused treatment by a GP surgery has hit out at their refusal to make a donation to her church after they admitted they had been in the wrong.
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Woman ‘could not wear bra or socks’ for more than two years because of skin condition

These shocking pictures show the horrific extent of a woman's skin condition which became so painful that she was unable to wear a bra or socks.

Alan Cumming: Scottish independence will be ‘only positive’ from Brexit

Actor Alan Cumming said he hopes that Brexit will expedite Scottish independence.

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Scottish Secretary says Brexit offers brighter vision than ‘narrow, angry nationalism’

Alister Jack has said there is an "historic opportunity" for Scotland in Brexit as he affirmed his support for Boris Johnson.

Boris Johnson is not just perverse, he’s an utter abomination – Kenny MacAskill

What would Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin make of Boris Johnson’s behaviour as Prime Minister, wonders Kenny MacAskill

Sport Update
Jermain Defoe has helped Alfredo Morelos score goals and get a grip

It is certain that Alfredo Morelos will be given the nod over Jermain Defoe to lead the line for Rangers in their Europa League play-off first leg at the home of Legia Warsaw this evening. However, former Ibrox midfielder Alex Rae believes the Colombian ought to be grateful to his veteran rival for leading him on to the straight and narrow.

Rangers man set for exit? St Johnstone eye move for midfielder with 116 Ibrox appearances

Tommy Wright is eyeing a move for frozen-out Rangers man Jason Holt.

Andy Murray confirms participation in Rafa Nadal Open as he returns to Challenger Tour

Andy Murray will play on the Challenger Tour for the first time in 14 years next week.

And finally...
Art reviews: Alan Smith | Jane Frere | Andrew Sim

Alan Smith’s death adds a poignancy to his show created during the Brexit vote. By Susan Mansfield

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