Jan 3, 2021

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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.


	Here’s the truth about the Brexit deal’s so-called ‘betrayal’ of Scottish fishing and the real con-trick – Brian Wilson

	As night follows day, we have headlines about the “betrayal” of “Scottish fishermen”, generated by the industry’s barons and politicians who seek favour in their court.

Police probe Snapchat video of attack near Highland town which left two men in hospital

Police are investigating an attack near a Highland town which was filmed and shared on the social media platform Snapchat.

Christmas Gift Guide 2020: great ideas to delight people of all ages, for all budgets

We’ve rounded up presents to please everybody, be it a secret Santa gift or a luxury present to spoil your beloved. Here are all of our Christmas gift guides for 2020 in one place.

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Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort posts losses of £2.3 million despite record turnover

Donald Trump’s flagship overseas property at Turnberry has posted annual losses of £2.3 million, marking the sixth year in a row it has failed to turn a profit under his ownership.

Watch locals take advantage of the cold as ice hockey players play game on frozen lake in Glasgow park

As Scotland woke up to more snow and ice on Saturday, many jumped at the chance to make the most of it.

Ibrox Disaster should provide a sense of perspective about football – Brian Wilson

Among childhood memories, I associate New Year with exciting trips to Glasgow for Celtic-Rangers games. Whenever tickets could be secured, my father would take us to Celtic Park just as for many other games.

Gender-fluid comic Eddie Izzard has defended JK Rowling’s stance on trans issues.

Harry Potter author Rowling, 55, has attracted criticism for comments on gender identity but vehemently denies she is transphobic.

Bus and coach fires increase in Scotland ‘must be thoroughly investigated’

A rising trend of bus and coach fires must be “thoroughly investigated”, a union has demanded after figures obtained by The Scotsman showed they increased for three consecutive years.

Grangemouth: Police insist no risk to the public after reports of ‘stay in homes’ alarm

Police Scotland has said that there is no reason for the public to be alarmed after they attended an incident just before midnight in Grangemouth.

Maintaining public confidence in the Covid vaccination process is vital – Scotsman comment

Whether or not decision to delay the second dose of Covid vaccines by some eight weeks – in order to give the first one to people more quickly – is the correct medical one is not for The Scotsman to say.



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