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The starting pistol is fired

Mar 26, 2026

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The starting pistol is fired

Scotland's election campaign begins. Are we headed for a "khaki election? | PLUS: Social media giants guilty of making addictive products. And the big questions facing Steve Clarke

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Iran mocks Trump's peace plan

Mar 25, 2026

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13 min read

Iran mocks Trump's peace plan

PLUS: Reeves rules out universal fuel bill support | Can Scotland's politicians rise to the moment? | Scott McTominay's a star, on and off the pitch

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Has Trump 'blinked first'?

Mar 24, 2026

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12 min read

Has Trump 'blinked first'?

PLUS: Have there really been talks between the US and Iran? | Former Fettes teacher faces extradition | Former Celtic star takes aim at current crop

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Are we headed for a 70s-style energy crisis?

Mar 23, 2026

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12 min read

Are we headed for a 70s-style energy crisis?

PLUS: Next Scottish Government faces a crunch | Greens want to abolish homework and exams | Fans fear Celtic have fallen out the title race

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Trump says one thing, plans another

Mar 21, 2026

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13 min read

Trump says one thing, plans another

THE PARTY LINE: Also... remembering grand Dane Jenni Murray | How to relax after 6.30pm | A great Gourock home | And all the film, TV and sporting telly suggestions you need

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Oil and gas the new target of war

Mar 20, 2026

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13 min read

Oil and gas the new target of war

PLUS: Reform reveals Holyrood hopefuls | Mould found at brand-new NHS units | Why does Ofcom let GB News be so biased? | Celtic hope for key player

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Trump warns Iran against revenge attacks

Mar 19, 2026

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12 min read

Trump warns Iran against revenge attacks

PLUS: How the assisted dying vote was lost | Watchdog's warning on prison human rights | Meningitis alert | Another tough night for English giants

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
MSPs reject assisted dying

Mar 18, 2026

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MSPs reject assisted dying

PLUS: Trump hits out at allies and foes alike | Central Station reopens | Alarm over meningitis outbreak | English clubs struggle against European giants

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
A 'knife-edge' vote to legalise assisted dying

Mar 17, 2026

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12 min read

A 'knife-edge' vote to legalise assisted dying

PLUS: Could a daring raid on Iran's nuclear stockpile become the war's point? | Scottish housing plans could be fast-tracked | Fears grow about meningitis outbreak | Will Clarke stay on as Scotland boss?

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
Trump threatens Nato allies

Mar 16, 2026

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12 min read

Trump threatens Nato allies

He wants them to help in the Gulf. PLUS: There's one big Oscars winner. And Scotland's head coach is looking on the bright side.

Neil McIntosh
Neil McIntosh
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