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The Scotsman
6 Jul, 2018
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An SNP Minister has hit back at Tories who criticised her for putting too much sugar in tablet. Nicola Sturgeon pokes fun at Donald Trump and we look back at the Piper Alpha disaster 30 years on. 

SNP Minister slams ‘lousy’ Tories after being criticised for tablet recipe
A Scottish Government Minister has hit out after being criticised by political opponents over the sugar content in a batch of tablet she had made for children.
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Nicola Sturgeon pokes fun at Donald Trump ahead of UK visit

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took a swipe at Donald Trump over climate change ahead of the US president’s visit to the UK.

Piper Alpha – the tragedy that changed so much for so many

The unprecedented human cost of the Piper Alpha disaster – and the struggle to comprehend its scale and cause – dominated the front pages for months following the tragedy in the North Sea.

Early age drinking in spotlight

As a major international conference is taking shape, we consider how a global perspective can find ways to tackle issues around alcohol

Promoted by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP)

Scotland’s weather: How long will the heatwave last?

Scotland's scorching temperatures are showing no sign of falling as forecast shows heatwave will continue.

Napier University launches specialist fintech course

Edinburgh Napier is launching a dedicated financial technology masters degree.

LendingCrowd hails record first half

Edinburgh-based peer-to-peer platform LendingCrowd has reported a record first half, saying it is on track to deliver £10 million in lending to Scottish small firms this year as it "significantly" ramps up its presence north of the Border.

Sport Update
Steven Gerrard’s first game as Rangers boss to be broadcast live on TV

Steven Gerrard’s first game as manager of Rangers will be broadcast live on TV after BT Sport picked up the rights to the match.

What’s so loveable about the England football team?

Scottish football fans are always given a hard time for their dislike of the English national team side.

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Done deal: Hearts confirm return of Steven Naismith on season-long loan

Hearts have confirmed the return of Steven Naismith on a season-long loan deal.

And finally...
Rediscovering the master Rembrandt at the Royal Scottish Academy

The National Galleries of Scotland’s major summer show explores the strong links between Rembrandt and Britain, where he was revered even when his work had fallen out of fashion in his home land, writes Susan Mansfield

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