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'He never liked retirement anyway': Andy Murray takes on new role in tennis

ANDY Murray has taken on a new role after retiring from playing tennis. The Scottish sporting legend will coach tennis star Novak Djokovic into and through the Australian Open, which is set to take place in January. Announcing the news on social

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COP29 climate talks on 'verge of collapse' as delegates storm out of negotiations

REPRESENTATIVES of small and impoverished nations threatened by climate change have walked out of talks at COP29 over disagreements on funding targets. Climate talks, which were due to finish yesterday, are now at a standstill in Baku, Azerbaijan

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BBC slammed over ‘woeful’ ICC Netanyahu arrest warrant coverage

THE BBC’s coverage of International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been heavily criticised for failing to report on Palestinian victims. Chris Doyle, director of campaign group the

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Pro-Palestine campaigners gather for Glasgow demonstration despite Storm Bert

CAMPAIGNERS have repeated calls for the UK and Scottish governments to stop funding Israeli companies after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. Around 1000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators attended

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Popular Christmas market shuts amid Storm Bert

A popular Christmas market has been forced to shut amid Storm Bert. Winterfest, located at Glasgow's George Square, was set to officially welcome visitors on Saturday.  However, organisers announced that the opening would not be going ahead

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Seven more people charged over Glasgow Bonfire Night disorder

POLICE Scotland have charged seven people, including four youths, in connection with Bonfire Night disorder in Pollokshields. On Friday, police raided six properties across Glasgow, including addresses in Pollokshields, Darnley and Paisley as part

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Popular Edinburgh attractions closed due to Storm Bert

SEVERAL popular Edinburgh attractions have confirmed they have been forced to close due to heavy snow. Edinburgh Zoo confirmed on Saturday morning that it will not be opening due to safety concerns. The zoo released a statement which read:

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Five-car crash in Scottish Borders leads to road closure amid Storm Bert

POLICE Scotland has urged drivers to heed warnings about Storm Bert after a five-car crash near the Scottish and English border. The road has been shut since it happened shortly before 9am on Saturday morning, with investigations continuing into

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RECAP: Travel disruption across country as Storm Bert hits Scotland

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Pat Kane: I’m A Celebrity can tell us more about our society than you might think

HAVING never properly watched I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here, it seems properly imperious of me to catch the series as most critics are gunning for its demise. I’m overwhelmed, while the rest of you are yawning widely. I see Hunger Games, you

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Owen Jones: History must be harsh on those who stayed silent

IT is not always possible to be sure of how history will judge the times in which we live. As the International Criminal Court finally issues arrest warrants for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant

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Kate Forbes: Communities like this one show the huge value of Gaelic

THE Trotternish peninsula is one of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes. Best known for the Old Man of Storr, the sharp, rugged landscape attracts thousands of visitors. The basalt rock, structured into columns, forms the backdrop to millions of

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ScotRail trains delayed and cancelled as Storm Bert hits Scotland

TRAIN services are being delayed and cancelled as Storm Bert hits Scotland. Poor weather is expected across much of the country this weekend, as the Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings for snow, rain and wind. ScotRail has

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Scottish city named one of the best family holiday destinations in the UK

A major city in Scotland has been named one of the best destinations for a family holiday in the whole of the UK. Edinburgh, which was named alongside other iconic locations like York and London, was praised for its "fascinating castle" and "frightening

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Why these Scottish spots have been named among the best stately homes in the UK

TWO stately homes in Scotland have been named among the best to visit anywhere in the UK. The locations were listed alongside places like Audley End in Essex, Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and Blickling Hall in Norfolk. Introducing the stately

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Iconic brutalist building documented in new book following demolition announcement

A COMMUNITY’S relationship with one of Scotland’s most notorious brutalist structures at the heart of a town’s centre has been explored by a collective of award-winning artists in a new book. Concrete Dreams: The Rise & Fall of Cumbernauld Town

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Trump, Reform, X: Why supporting The National is more important than ever

AT The National, our newsroom strives daily to report on and highlight major global issues which go by ignored by mainstream media. There's no doubt they have 10 times our resources but that doesn't stop our stories reaching millions thanks to