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Salman Rushdie is living proof of the importance of free speech – Scotsman comment

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Edinburgh International Book Festival has done well to secure the involvement of one of the most important writers and thinkers of our time

West must help Israelis and Palestinians escape the cycle of violence – Scotsman comment

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Prolonged conflicts can entrench a cycle of hatred and violence

Nominate your favourite hidden gem in the 2024 Scran Awards

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One of our Scran Awards for 2024 will celebrate and showcase those businesses who are off the beaten track - and you can decide the winner.

Second wave of super-strong heroin is set to hit Scotland. We must not repeat 'War on Drugs' mistakes of the first in the 1980s – Tom Wood

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When the first wave of heroin hit Scotland in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the decision to concentrate on prosecutions, rather than health, was a mistake

Top tips for improving your running performance

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With the London Marathon later this month and the Scottish calendar full of races, the running season is well under way.Personal trainer and author Tracy Griffen offers some tips to help improve or just keep going

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Kick-off times for Scotland’s first two summer tour matches confirmed

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Details finalised for Canada and US fixtures

Monday, Apr 15

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Ross County's Rangers display has bottom six teams on red alert as relegation play-off battle looms

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Only Hibs have breathing space as Staggies show they are up for fight

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Andy Murray avoids ankle surgery as injury update issued ahead of Wimbledon

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Scot recovering well and hopes to return soon

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Tories demand NHS answers over puberty blockers as SNP under pressure over Cass review

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The Scottish Government is facing pressure to respond to a landmark report into the use of puberty blockers for gender services south of the Border.

‘Harry Potter’ Jacobite steam train ‘breaks down’ on first trip of season

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Trains were cancelled between Fort William and Mallaig as a result but later resumed

Rishi Sunak warns Iran's nuclear programme 'never been more advanced' amid fears of Israel conflict escalating

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Israel has accused Iran of launching 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and at least 120 ballistic missiles towards it.

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Taylor Swift net worth: How Eras Tour superstar became billionaire ahead of The Tortured Poets Department

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Taylor Swift became a billionaire in 2023, with an estimated net worth of around $1.1 billion USD.

Top tips to help your money go further

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One in five women believe investing is only for men, research has revealed

Scotland win at Wembley 1967: 10 retro photos to celebrate the anniversary of the famous 3-2 win against England

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We look back at one of Scotland’s most memorable wins over England, with eight retro photos of their famous 3-2 win at Wembley in 1967.

Pelicans vs Lakers: How to watch NBA play in game in the UK, TV details, what channel, streaming options

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It’s New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers in the race for the NBA playoffs this week. Here’s all the details ahead of the game - including how to watch in the UK.

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The Masters 2024: Hats off to Bryson DeChambeau for his part in timely TV ratings boost for golf

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88th Masters showed once again that fans want to see best players taking on the best players

Dundee-Rangers alternative venue revealed ahead of Dens Park inspection as decision made on fans

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The twice called-off match could be played in Perth if Dundee’s home pitch is not suitable

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Key Scots TV production group STV Studios casts industry veteran in major role

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Appointment comes “at a hugely exciting time for the group”.

Ludvig Aberg shows why he's been tipped by Rory McIlroy to be world No 1

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Swede finishes second on his major debut at Augusta National and is now aiming to kick on

Donald Trump’s history-making hush money trial begins in New York

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The former president has arrived at court in New York

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Man arrested after reported stabbing at church in Sydney days after mall attack

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It follows Saturday’s attack at a Sydney shopping mall

Council which had threatened to put up council tax says charge will be frozen

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Extra government cash leads Argyll and Bute to freeze levy

Scottie Scheffler's tears turn into fears for his rivals - Masters champion is 'different kind of special'

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American has turned into a machine and dad-to-be won’t be taking his eye off the ball

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Iran attacks Israel: Toppling Iran's tyrants would sever head of the snake fuelling many Middle East conflicts – Struan Stevenson

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The Iranian regime is helping some of the major players in conflicts across the Middle East, such as Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, Hamas and Hezbollah

Edinburgh's Napier University and Women's Enterprise Scotland team up for new initiative fostering female entrepreneurship

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Our vision is to cultivate an environment conducive to entrepreneurial success among women, nurturing the next generation of women leaders and innovators."