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Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes"

Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes"

PLUS: Confusion over Middle East "ceasefire" | How much does Scotland back its startups? | Lisbon Lion mourned | Labour MPs to rebel over benefits cuts

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"Bullseye," claims Trump

"Bullseye," claims Trump

PLUS: World reacts to strikes on Iran | A lot of oil is still in the North Sea, says report | Syringe attacks in France | Rangers' new owners appear

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US attack on Iran missed the mark, says Pentagon

US attack on Iran missed the mark, says Pentagon

PLUS: Scotland's manager-heavy civil service, why Keir Starmer is in real trouble over welfare reform, memories of the Clachaig Inn, and Jeff Bezos's big wedding

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PLUS: Noel Edmonds is back. The "metaphor hammer" of Danny Boyle's new killer virus movie. And the world's worst big football tournament, live!

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Litany of failures that led to University of Dundee's collapse

PLUS: Why is Reform doing well in Scotland? Tributes to Deacon Blue's "lynchpin". And it's fixtures day for Scottish football's top flight

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Trump's Iran dilemma explained

PLUS: Royal Highland Show opens in Edinburgh amid farmers' concerns | Nursing watchdog's "serious" failings | Tough ties for Scottish clubs in Europe

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US attack on Iran missed the mark, says Pentagon
5 hours ago

US attack on Iran missed the mark, says Pentagon

PLUS: Scotland's manager-heavy civil service, why Keir Starmer is in real trouble over welfare reform, memories of the Clachaig Inn, and Jeff Bezos's big wedding

Neil McIntosh
Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes"
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Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes"

PLUS: Confusion over Middle East "ceasefire" | How much does Scotland back its startups? | Lisbon Lion mourned | Labour MPs to rebel over benefits cuts

Neil McIntosh
"Bullseye," claims Trump
Jun 23, 2025

"Bullseye," claims Trump

PLUS: World reacts to strikes on Iran | A lot of oil is still in the North Sea, says report | Syringe attacks in France | Rangers' new owners appear

Neil McIntosh
US attack on Iran missed the mark, says Pentagon
5 hours ago

US attack on Iran missed the mark, says Pentagon

PLUS: Scotland's manager-heavy civil service, why Keir Starmer is in real trouble over welfare reform, memories of the Clachaig Inn, and Jeff Bezos's big wedding

Neil McIntosh
Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes"
Jun 24, 2025

Scotland's NHS is "dying before our eyes"

PLUS: Confusion over Middle East "ceasefire" | How much does Scotland back its startups? | Lisbon Lion mourned | Labour MPs to rebel over benefits cuts

Neil McIntosh
"Bullseye," claims Trump
Jun 23, 2025

"Bullseye," claims Trump

PLUS: World reacts to strikes on Iran | A lot of oil is still in the North Sea, says report | Syringe attacks in France | Rangers' new owners appear

Neil McIntosh
To the cloisters! Professor's plan to prevent AI stupidity
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To the cloisters! Professor's plan to prevent AI stupidity

PLUS: Noel Edmonds is back. The "metaphor hammer" of Danny Boyle's new killer virus movie. And the world's worst big football tournament, live!

Neil McIntosh
Litany of failures that led to University of Dundee's collapse
Jun 20, 2025

Litany of failures that led to University of Dundee's collapse

PLUS: Why is Reform doing well in Scotland? Tributes to Deacon Blue's "lynchpin". And it's fixtures day for Scottish football's top flight

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Trump's Iran dilemma explained
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Trump's Iran dilemma explained

PLUS: Royal Highland Show opens in Edinburgh amid farmers' concerns | Nursing watchdog's "serious" failings | Tough ties for Scottish clubs in Europe

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Trump mulls US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites
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Trump mulls US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites

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Swinney's big ideas on high-tech public sector reform
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Global leaders gather under shadow of Middle East conflict

Columnists divided on Israel's attack. PLUS: Swinney plans two speeches to quell SNP disquiet | Golf and F1 offer weekend sporting thrills and spills

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The idyllic Scottish island that's up for sale

PLUS: Can we trust Boeing again? Scotland's best restaurants, listed. And all your TV, movie and sporting picks for the weekend

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Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites
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Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear sites

Military leaders and top scientists among dead | PLUS: what caused the Indian plane disaster? How to fix "broken" Britain. And smart tyres.

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Billions more - or was Scotland shortchanged?
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Billions more - or was Scotland shortchanged?

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