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The Scotsman
30 Sep, 2018
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Tories drape a Union flag on fund to fill Brussels gap
Hundreds of millions of pounds of public money is set to bypass the Scottish Government and be handed directly to local authorities by London under proposals to “put a Union flag” on regional development funds after Brexit, Scotland on Sunday has learned.
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Father of Madeleine McCann relives heartbreaking moment he knew daughter was missing

The father of Madeleine McCann has recalled his heartbreaking memories of the night his daughter disappeared 11 years ago.

Answers wanted over claims Alex Salmond first probed in 2013

Opposition politicians have demanded answers following reports that one of the sexual harassment claims made against Alex Salmond was first investigated five years ago.

Bridge to Australia bolsters FinTech opportunities

Australia and Scotland’s FinTech businesses are perfectly game, set and matched under new initiative

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Dani Garavelli: Injustice cries out at Kavanaugh hearing

At the height of a recent outcry over licensed misogyny in a Scottish newspaper, a Twitter friend sent me a clip of Two Whoops And A Holler by honky tonk singer Jean Shepard. The song, recorded in 1953, calls out the double standards that exist between men and women. “How come a man can fight and cuss and smoke and drink and cheat” Shepard demands, “but if a woman does one little thing she isn’t worth a damn?”

Bill Jamieson: FDI does more than spare our blushes

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Scotland has been a two-edged sword. It’s hailed as a job creator, a stimulus to innovation, a Scottish footprint on the global business scene – and a validation of Holyrood’s business credentials. Politicians of left and right at Holyrood have greeted FDI announcements as proof of overseas confidence in their economic policies.

Sport Update
Liam Kelly: If I ever want to play for Rangers, I needed to leave first

Sometimes you need to leave in order to come back.

Hearts’ Ann Budge will lobby SPFL to change Betfred Cup semis plan

Hearts owner Ann Budge has pleaded with the Scottish Professional Football League to ditch their “hugely risky” plan for the Betfred Cup semi-finals and think outside the box.

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Rapid Vienna sack manager ahead of Rangers clash

Rapid Vienna last night axed under-fire boss Goran Djuricin ahead of this week’s Europa League showdown with Rangers.

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Dark skies could light up tourist trail to Outer Hebrides

They already draw visitors from around the world thanks to their unspoiled landscapes, deserted sandy beaches, prehistoric sites and dramatic sunsets.

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