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Witch memorials are quietly spreading across Europe

Across Europe, campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace. In the Netherlands, a charity recently announced it had selected the design for a monument in Roermond, the site of the country’s worst witch-hunt.

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John Mackay to leave STV after 31 years

The decision from the veteran broadcaster comes as the company looks to cut 60 jobs across Scotland as well as its dedicated programme in the north.

Evening Standard

Liam McConnell to make Scotland debut as Stafford McDowall captains heavily-rotated side for USA

Flanker McConnell makes his Test bow as Duhan van der Merwe earns a 50th cap

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A bridge in Scotland has been killing dogs for decades, locals blame the misery of a ghostly ‘White Lady’

Something or someone is causing dogs to leap to their deaths...

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SNP and Plaid would resist ‘consuming of UK politics by far-right’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Reform councillor’s Sharia law claims ‘ludicrous, absurd and divisive’ – Swinney

Audrey Dempsey made the remark at a meeting of the party’s Glasgow branch.

Evening Standard

SNP and Plaid Cymru seek to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster

SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney will hold talks with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in Edinburgh on Thursday.

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More than a quarter of Scots businesses expect to shrink, figures show

The Federation of Small Business found 57% of firms saw their profits slump in the third quarter of the year.

Evening Standard

Reed’s claims about Scottish water pollution could have misled public – watchdog

The SNP has now urged the former UK environment secretary to apologise.

Evening Standard

Holyrood not strong enough to protect Scotland from Reform government – Swinney

The First Minister used a speech to paint Nigel Farage’s party as a threat in a bid to drive voters to the SNP.

Evening Standard

State of the Nations: form guide for November rugby internationals

The southern hemisphere big guns have touched down in Europe for the Autumn Nations Series and there is much to look forward to over the next five weekends

The Guardian - UK

Familiar embrace of Celtic must tempt Ange Postecoglou but return would be a mistake

The Australian coach’s legacy in Scotland is best left untouched while he needs a period of reflection – not to take the next job that comes along

The Guardian - AU

John Swinney to ask if Holyrood is strong enough to stand up to Reform ‘threat’

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Scotland’s new defence coach Lee Radford impressed by what he has seen so far

Radford was appointed as Steve Tandy’s successor in the Scotland setup

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Postecoglou stays in the mix as Celtic chaos continues

Aussie coach Ange Postecoglou has been overtaken as favourite for the Celtic hotseat but his name continues to be linked with a sensational return to Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Zoë Wicomb obituary

South African-Scottish author admired for her first book You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town, a collection of short stories

The Guardian - UK

A strange brew: the case of the man behind an audacious Scottish tea fraud

A charismatic, tweed-wearing grower from Perthshire falsely claimed to be able to create thriving tea plantations in Scotland. His elaborate deception took in luxury hotels, media outlets and tea growers across the country

Evening Standard

UK pension age review must recognise Scotland’s demographics, says Somerville

The Scottish Government has submitted its views to the UK-wide pension age review.

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Swan sparks rush-hour disruption at Scotland’s busiest railway station

Network Rail said it had caught the ‘culprit’ forcing delays on Glasgow passengers.

The Independent UK

Swan sparks delays and cancellations at one of UK’s busiest train stations

Network Rail said it had caught the ‘culprit’ causing the disruption

The Independent UK

UK tourists taxes: Where are they charged and how much do they cost?

Local mayors will soon be given the power to impose the levies on visitors in England

The Independent UK

Beavers reintroduced to Scotland’s ‘most beautiful’ glen after 400-year absence

Relocation of animals to Glen Affric will help build connected beaver populations across the country

Evening Standard

Beavers released into Highlands in moment of ‘wildlife history’

The animals were hunted to extinction in Scotland around 400 years ago.

The Independent UK

Thousands of jobs at risk at North Sea oil and gas giant

The company employs more than 7,000 workers globally

Evening Standard

Jobs at risk as North Sea firm Petrofac set for administration

The company employs more than 7,000 workers globally, with around 2,000 of these based at its North Sea hub in Scotland, according to reports.

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