SNP pledges to fight for free TV licences for over-75s
The SNP has called for TV licence decisions to be made independently of government, as it pledged to fight for free licences for over-75s.
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Clarke pleased to see Scotland building momentum ahead of play-offs
Winning was everything for Scotland manager Steve Clarke as his side beat Cyprus 2-1 in Nicosia.
Five in five for John McGinn as Scotland win in Cyprus
John McGinn continued his international goalscoring streak as Scotland won 2-1 in Cyprus.
Church minister who heckled Jeremy Corbyn suspended over tweets
A Church of Scotland minister who branded Jeremy Corbyn a “terrorist sympathiser” has been suspended after controversial tweets emerged.
Steve Clarke urges Scotland’s players to take their opportunities
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has told his squad in Cyprus to seize their chance to feature in the Euro 2020 play-offs.
Labour support in Scotland falling ‘like snow off a dyke’, claims SNP
The SNP is forecasting it will win seats back from Labour in next month’s General Election, as a senior figure claimed support for Jeremy Corbyn’s party is “falling off like snow off a dyke”.
Alan Shearer and Shelley Kerr set for university honour
English football great Alan Shearer and Scotland Women’s national team manager Shelley Kerr are to be awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Stirling.
Graeme Shinnie would play left-back again for Scotland after Kazakhstan scars heal
Graeme Shinnie could be forgiven for never wanting to play left-back again.
More professional Scotland set-up will brings rewards
The results may have been more miss than hit.
British-Irish Council summit focuses on Brexit and tackling drug abuse
Political leaders from across the UK and Ireland have met in Dublin to discuss how to deal with “shared issues” such as Brexit and tackling drug abuse.