3 Jan, 2020

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The history and popularity of the Deep Fried Mars Bar, 25 years after the Scottish delicacy was discovered

It's a quarter of a century since Scotland's Deep Fried Mars Bar was discovered.

Latest News

UK Foreign Secretary calls for calm after top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani killed by US in Baghdad air strike

Iran's most powerful military commander has been killed by a US air strike in Iraq.

How many trees would you need to plant to offset your holiday flight?

Holidaymakers are being shown how many trees they would need to plant to offset flight carbon emissions.

How much retirement money could you release from your home?

The value of your home could be a huge benefit when it comes to planning for your retirement.

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Three pythons and cat found dead in Scottish woodland over three days

Two of the reptiles and the body of a cat were found three days after the first dead python was discovered.

Alastair Stewart: We need healthy debate over avoidable deaths

Iâve been reminded lately of what political writer Kieron OâHara had to say about (small c) conservatism. The philosophy â irrespective of which party brandishes the banner â must be rooted in two things.

Sport Update

Manchester United âlikeâ Â£30m Celtic ace, Rangers man wanted by Premiership trio, Hearts to move for striker, ex-Hibs and Celtic star to return, Aberdeen starlet worth Â£2m â Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is reported to be one of a number of stars Manchester United are interested in.

Former Celtic loan winger Patrick Roberts is on the move again

Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts has joined Middlesbrough on loan until the end of the season after his switch to Premier League side Norwich was ended early.

Scottish Football LIVE: Rangers to force Â£2m flopâs move, Aberdeen chief warned over âdisgracefulâ Celtic star comments, ex-Hibs forward available

All the latest news, transfer speculation and more from around Scottish football.

And finally...

Regional Land Use Frameworks can benefit us all â Dr Andrew Midgley

We need to take a closer look at the way we use land. Why? Because land use has very real consequences for us all and, at present, our land is managed in a way that does not necessarily deliver all the benefits it could.

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