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The Scotsman
14 Oct, 2019
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Queen's Speech rejects call to repeat 'once in a generation' independence vote
Downing Street has rebuffed Nicola Sturgeon’s call for a second Scottish independence referendum next year, using the Queen’s Speech to underline its opposition to granting the powers for another vote on Scotland’s future.
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Nicola Sturgeon won't rule out legal challenge over Westminster's refusal to stage indyref2

Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not rule out a legal challenge over Westminster's refusal to allow Scotland to stage a second independence referendum.

Scottish restaurant threatens to call police on "pathetic" and "embarrassing" customer after poor TripAdvisor review

A RAGING restaurant owner labelled a “pathetic” reviewer an “embarrassment” and threatened to report him to police if he returns in an online row over a voucher.

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Catalonia: Nicola Sturgeon laments 'dreadful outcome' as Spanish court gives 12 separatists jail terms

Spain's Supreme Court has convicted 12 former Catalan politicians and activists for their roles in the secession movement of 2017.

Man dressed as giant broccoli arrested by police at Extinction Rebellion protests

A man dressed as broccoli was led away by police in connection to Extinction Rebellion protests in London on Sunday.

Brexit or not, an economic day of reckoning is coming for Ireland - Brian Monteith

The Irish economy is not the miracle that is often portrayed. Yes, its GDP per capita is a highly impressive $78,800, compared to the EU average of $41,000 or the UK’s $43,000 – but it is a phantom economy achieved by rerouting the sales of multinationals across the whole EU into Ireland and crediting it as Irish GDP.

Sport Update
Allan Massie: We should be praising Japan instead of bemoaning Scotland's fate

The Scotland team had reason to be ashamed of their performance against Ireland, and indeed were ashamed. They have no cause to be ashamed today. Japan played as good rugby as any yet seen in this World Cup.

Fan's view: After 2019 competition wins over just Italy, Russia and Samoa, is Townsend's time up?

It has been alarming to watch Scotland’s decline over the past 18 months. This result shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone. Other teams have advanced and we, patently, have not.

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Ex-Celtic ace hits back at Parkhead teammate, Rangers boost as target resigns, Celtic star comes down with 'mystery illness', Ibrox ace nets against Brazil - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Monday's Scottish football news and gossip.

And finally...
Sir Cliff Richard to play Scotland show as part of 80th birthday UK tour

Sir Cliff Richard is to embark on a nationwide tour to coincide with his 80th birthday.

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