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The Scotsman
16 Jan, 2019
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Brexit: The Scotsman calls for second referendum – leader comment
Another vote on Brexit carries significant risks – and could not be seen as a Remain stitch-up – but it appears the only way out of the current mess.
Latest News
William Scott’s family slam ‘rip off’ insurance company over funeral payout

THE granddaughter of tragic William Scott has hit out at his life insurance provider on social media after claiming the family were being short-changed by the company over contributions towards his funeral costs.

Jim Sillars: SNP’s ‘cult of personality’ led to tragedy engulfing party

The SNP placed too much power in the hands of Alex Salmond and then Nicola Sturgeon, writes the party’s former deputy leader Jim Sillars

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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Scotland as snow and ice set to hit

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice to Scotland, as wintry conditions are set to hit.

Brexit: European media reacts to ‘humiliating’ defeat for Theresa May

Theresa May’s historic Commons defeat over her Brexit deal makes the front pages across Europe and further afield.

Tributes to “true gent” who died in Princes Street bank

Friends have rallied round to pay tribute after the tragic death of “gentleman” Michael Hodgson who died after collapsing in Barclays bank on Monday.

Brexit: Nicola Sturgeon promises independence timetable in ‘weeks’

Nicola Sturgeon has said Theresa May is “deluding herself” by trying to persist with her Brexit red lines, and suggested details of the timetable for a second Scottish independence referendum would be revealed within “weeks”.

Sport Update
How the international media reacted to Andy Murray’s courageous defeat

Here’s what the international press wrote about Andy Murray after his brave comeback in the first round of the Australian Open - coming just days after he announced he may have to retire due to his hip injury - fell short against Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

Carlos Pena refuses to rule out Rangers stay as he opens up on alcoholism treatment

Carlos Pena has revealed he is still receiving treatment for alcoholism, but may yet decide to stay at Rangers.

Dundee United owner Mark Ogren feels the Tannadice passion

Mark Ogren’s biggest surprise while attending his first Dundee United game since taking ownership of the club was not the atmosphere created by one of their biggest crowds of the season, but the anxious hush.

And finally...
The last battle fought by Scotland’s clans

It was fought on a Highland hillside as an ancient feud between warring factions in the north flared up over a stretch of disputed land.

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