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Jack Dempsey enjoying life as a Scotland player ahead of Ireland clash

Jack Dempsey’s old man is a ‘fair dinkum’ Australian who had serious doubts about his boy switching allegiance to Scotland last Autumn – but…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023

Why I started an app to fight short-term lets

AS the number of short-term lets in Scotland is on the rise, a tenants’ union has created an app they believe will change the housing landscape.…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023

Rugby World Cup permutations: How Ireland and Scotland can reach the quarter-finals

Some major twists and turns could still occur during the final weekend of pool stage competition in France

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

James Lowe explains why Ireland are ‘bouncing’ into knockout Scotland clash

Two of the world’s top five nations meet with just one last eight place likely to be up for grabs

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

Met Office ‘danger to life’ warning as weekend sees UK split between warm weather and heavy rain

Forecasters say much of Scotland is set for a “very wet period” across Saturday and Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

UK weather: rainy north and sunny south in prospect this weekend

Heavy rain and possible flooding forecast in northern regions, while south will stay mostly dry

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Labour is now a serious threat to the SNP. But will it learn the lessons of the past?

Labour must do more to prove it can generate the political reforms Scottish voters want, says professor of public policy James Mitchell

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

OPINION - The strange rebirth of Scottish Labour

To understand the Labour Party, you first have to understand the importance of Scottish Labour. From Keir Hardie to John Smith, Ramsay MacDonald to Gordon Brown, Scotland runs to the very core of the labour movement. For goodness sake, even Tony Blair was born in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023

Mini-heatwave to sweep southern England as Scotland faces ‘major rainfall event’

Amber and yellow rain warnings have been issued for Scotland, but southern England will see fine and dry weather

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023