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The Scotsman
23 Jul, 2019
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Nicola Sturgeon demands Scottish independence referendum after Boris Johnson victory
Nicola Sturgeon says she has "profound concerns" about Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister and called for a for a second independence referendum after he was confirmed as new Tory leader.
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Baby boy died after rolling off his mother’s bed and getting stuck

A seven month old baby wriggled and rolled off his mum's bed and died after he became wedged between it and his cot, an inquest heard.

Wasp species never seen before in Scotland discovered for the first time

A wasp which has never been seen in Scotland before has made its home in Loch Lomond.

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Scotland set to be hotter than Portugal today

Scotland is set to bask in the sun today (Tue 23 Jul) as temperatures soar over the course of the day, making the country warmer than parts of Portugal.

David Mundell branded “shameless” over refusal to quit Johnson cabinet

Scottish Secretary David Mundell appears ready to stay in post  under Boris Johnson's Premiership - despite having previously warned of the damage of a No Deal Brexit north of the border.

New Scottish courts bid to stop Boris Johnson from forcing through a no-deal Brexit.

The Scottish courts will be asked to rule that the Queen can ignore a request from the next prime minister to suspend Parliament, in a cross-party effort to stop Boris Johnson from forcing through a no-deal Brexit.

Sport Update
Rangers launch campaign to promote diversity and inclusion

Rangers Football Club has launched a diversity and inclusion campaign to help tackle discrimination and promote positive fan behaviour.

Andy Murray’s gold postbox damaged after being hit by car in hometown

A postbox painted gold in honour of Sir Andy Murray's 2012 Olympics triumph has been knocked down by a car.

Hearts: Steven Naismith close to return but blow for Peter Haring

Craig Levein is confident 
Steven Naismith will return in time for Hearts’ opening league game away to Aberdeen a week on Sunday while he also confirmed Peter Haring will be missing for another two months.

And finally...
Toe fragment could hold the clue to cause of Robert the Bruce’s death

The geneticist whose DNA analysis identified the remains of Richard III is turning her attention to a toe from the body of the Scottish warrior king, Robert the Bruce, to determine the illness that struck him down.

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