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  Oct 25, 2021  
     
 

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  Glasgow University accused of undermining academic freedom in 'antisemitic' ruling  
     
  A group of distinguished scholars has accused Glasgow University of undermining academic freedom after the institution apologised for the publication of an article it claimed was antisemitic.  
     
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Humza Yousaf refuses to rule out further restrictions amid fears of Covid-19 spike following COP26
 
Humza Yousaf has admitted there is a risk of a spike in Covid-19 infections following the COP26 summit, and declined to rule out further restrictions amid growing fears of a winter surge in cases.
 
     
     
 
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The Outer Hebrides: It is who we are, and it tells our rich story
 
It is rooted in the soil, the people and the past of the Outer Hebrides.

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2020 was worst year on record for UK Government transparency, new report claims
 
Fewer Freedom of Information requests to UK Government departments were granted in 2020 than ever before, making it the worst year for transparency on record, a new report into government secrecy has said.
 
     
 
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Why Scotland's export figures show independence would be an economic horror show - Brian Monteith
 
Far spookier than Halloween lanterns or the Chancellor’s budget that is being widely briefed in advance was the publication last week of the SNP Government’s figures for Scotland’s trade exports.
 
     
 
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Watch: Paddleboarders rescued near Portobello Beach amid 'changing weather conditions'
 
A pair of paddleboarders had to be rescued near Portobello Beach after becoming stranded due to “changing weather conditions”.
 
     
 
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COP26: Ex-intelligence specialist warns of Glasgow terrorism threat as world leaders arrive
 
A former military intelligence specialist has said authorities have more 800 potential terrorists closely monitored for any signs they could potentially launch an attack on COP26.
 
     
 
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Brian Cox on his autobiography Putting the Rabbit in the Hat and the new season of Succession
 
From a tenement in Dundee to the Golden Globes, the Scottish star of stage and screen tells all in his warts and all autobiography
 
     
 
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Anti-spiking campaigners call on people to boycott town centre pubs and nightclubs
 
A campaign group has called for revellers to steer clear of certain venues in Stirling following country-wide concern over the reported prevalence of drink and injection spiking in pubs and clubs.
 
     
 
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Nicola Sturgeon to urge ‘credible action’ on climate change from world leaders in a speech on Monday
 
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will call on world leaders to take “credible actions” to achieve net zero in a speech ahead of the COP26 UN climate change conference.
 
     
     
 
 
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Stylish and elegant 6-bedroom Victorian villa with stunning and extensive gardens in sought-after Perthshire location
 
Glenbrae is an exceptional late Victorian family home within a quiet and leafy setting in one of the most desirable addresses in the cathedral city of Dunblane.
 
 
     
     
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  Glamorous netball test series with Barbados will welcome Scotland back to Glasgow arena  
     
  Scotland’s netball team is hoping a sell-out crowd will help the Thistles earn their first ranking points under new coach Tamsin Greenway against Barbados in December.  
     
     
 
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Dundee's Jason Cummings has say on 'disgusting' abuse dished out to Celtic loanee Leigh Griffiths
 
Dundee striker Jason Cummings believes the “disgusting” abuse dished out by opposition fans to team-mate Leigh Griffiths has gone “too far”.
 
 
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Christian Ramirez opens up on personal abuse and how it fuels him as Aberdeen forward discusses 'culture shock'
 
Christian Ramirez hit his eighth goal in 17 games for Aberdeen as they defeated Hibs 1-0 at Pittodrie on Saturday – and revealed how the personal abuse that he and his wife have been subjected to helps spur him on.
 
 
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Rangers 'not at the races' but pundit praise for comeback catalyst Kemar Roofe
 
Kris Boyd paid tribute to Kemar Roofe’s influence in dragging Rangers back from behind to win and return to the top of the cinch Premiership table against St Mirren.
 
 
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
   
   
 
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