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The Scotsman
24 Aug, 2018
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Young Scot ‘crippled’ by epilepsy gets first dose of medicinal cannabis
A youngster has taken his first drops of medicinal cannabis to help his crippling epilespy seizures after doctors prescribed it to him following his mother’s campaign that went all the way to Downing Street.
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Nicola Sturgeon aware for ‘some time’ of Alex Salmond investigation

Nicola Sturgeon has said harassment complaints against Alex Salmond will be “upsetting” for the SNP but that due process must be followed.

Alex Salmond sues Scottish Government over historic allegations

Mr Salmond is suing the Scottish Government after he was reported to police over a historic allegation.

The legal eagles helping Scottish sports stars achieve excellence

Brodies steps up to the mark in supporting local tennis and swimming events

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Dave Watson: Lothian’s brilliant buses are a model for services

The Transport Bill published before the parliamentary recess is an opportunity to take a radical look at integrated ­transport in Scotland, even if the ­current proposals fall somewhat short.

Premier Oil to increase output at flagship Catcher field as profits gush

Premier Oil is looking to increase production from its flagship Catcher field in the North Sea after a better-than-expected performance since it came on stream at the end of last year.

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Motherwell’s Peter Hartley ‘sorry’ for Rangers comments amid SFA probe

Peter Hartley has issued a statement after the SFA’s Compliance Officer launched a probe into comments he made about Rangers and former player Fabio Cardoso.

Osman Sow on radar as Hearts try to recruit ‘two or three’

Hearts are considering a move to bring former striker Osman Sow back to Tynecastle as they look to plug the gap left by Kyle Lafferty.

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Matt Scott and Mark Bennett take centre stage for Edinburgh

Matt Scott and Mark Bennett will form a starting centre pairing for the first time since the 2016 Calcutta Cup match when Edinburgh complete their pre-season preparations away to Newcastle Falcons this evening.

And finally...
Theatre review: A Hero Of Our Time, C royale

“He has a pompous phrase for every opportunity without an ounce of poetry in his soul.” So says charismatic Russian military man Pechorin of his on-and-increasing-off friend Grunshnitsky in this vibrant adaptation of Mikhail Lermontov’s 19th century novel, which brings to life a passionate story of unrequited love and action-packed adventure, all in a tiny basement.

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