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The Scotsman
17 Jan, 2018
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Support for Labour and SNP down in Scotland – poll
A new poll has shown support for Labour in Scotland falling at the same time as Jeremy Corbyn’s approval rating has turned negative.
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Ruth Davidson remains most popular leader – poll

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson remains the most popular political leader among voters, according to a new poll.

Scotland’s weather: 80mph winds and yellow warnings for snow issued

Scotland faces gales gusting up to 80mph tonight, while snow warnings have been extended to Friday.

Pat Rafferty: Tories are in cahoots with RBS over branch closures

Closure of 62 RBS branches is designed to help the UK Government sell off its shares, writes union official Pat Rafferty.

Edinburgh’s Caledonian Hotel set for expansion after £85m sale

One of Edinburgh’s most famous hotels is to undergo a major expansion after being snapped up by new overseas owners.

Sport Update
Tom Buchanan relishing biggest week of career in Abu Dhabi

Once the dense morning fog had lifted, it was easy to pick out Tom Buchanan on the range at Abu Dhabi Golf Club. On his 38th birthday, the former Duddingston assistant professional wore a smile as wide as the carriageways in the UAE as he prepared for the biggest week in his golfing career.

Gregor Townsend resigned to losing Ben Vellacott and Gary Graham to England

Gregor Townsend is resigned to losing two Scottish-qualified players to England when his counterpart Eddie Jones confirms his Six Nations squad tomorrow.

Hearts’ Jon Daly hankers for management – but will bide time

Jon Daly insists his management career is very much a marathon rather than a sprint. After five games in interim charge of Hearts, the 35-year-old Dubliner remains eager to become his own man one day. For now, he is content to be a member of Craig Levein’s Riccarton backroom team.

And finally...
JK Rowling refutes claims that £4m pub inspired Harry Potter

JK Rowling has hit out at the estate agency industry after dismissing claims that a pub which has been sold for millions of pounds was a regular student haunt for her - and inspired the Harry Potter books.

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