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Val McDermid and Jarvis Cocker set for Edinburgh International Book Festival

As well as in-person events, many will be available to stream online.

The Independent UK

Jarvis Cocker and Nicola Sturgeon to take part in Edinburgh International Book Festival

WRITERS including Alexander McCall Smith, Val McDermid and Julian Barnes and musician Jarvis Cocker will be among those taking part in the…

The National (Scotland)

Who should be first president of an independent Scotland?

THE Sunday National asked some prominent Scots to nominate their first president of an independent Scotland in the style of an Irish president, who…

The National (Scotland)

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From the ashes: defiant McDermid Ladies stand firm in the spotlight

What Raith Rovers lost from their community when they signed David Goodwillie, McDermid Ladies gained by breaking away and taking a stand

The Guardian - UK

Festival stars share their favourite Scottish songs and books

A CROSS-ARTFORM series that will bring together writers and artists to celebrate Scottish literature is set to launch.

The National (Scotland)

What's there to do in Scotland this week? Here's seven things for seven days

1 THE fabulous Val McDermid is appearing at Glasgow’s Mitchell Library this week talking about her new book and heroine Allie Burns – as well as…

The National (Scotland)

Acclaimed crime writer Val McDermid hints at setting novel in Northumberland landmark

In an interview with BBC Radio Newcastle, Val McDermid said that Hexham Abbey would be the perfect setting for a novel or short story and also spoke of her love for the Northumberland coast

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'Rich tourists' accused of taking food for those in need on North Coast 500

TOURISTS are helping themselves to a service in the Highlands which helps vulnerable people receive food for free, it has been claimed.

The National (Scotland)

Cherished Edinburgh community cafe to be reopened by Scottish crime writer Val McDermid

CafeLife was forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and is now finally opening its doors with a new interior, a brand new menu and the Scottish writer in tow to celebrate the reopening

Edinburgh Live

Raith Rovers owner blasted by Val McDermid for supporting 'unrepentant rapist' David Goodwillie

The lifelong fan spoke out this week and slammed the owner John Sim for standing by the striker who was signed in January.

Daily Record

Scots Easyjet passengers left stranded for hours in airports after flights scrapped at last minute

Staff shortages led to cancelled flights and hours-long delays over the weekend and the carnage continued on Monday.

Daily Record

SFA urged to consider fit and proper person test for players after Goodwillie backlash

The Scottish National party MP Hannah Bardell has written to the Scottish Football Association asking it to consider a fit and proper person test for professional players

The Guardian - UK

When fans fight back as Rangers feud with Club 1872 on Sydney friendly prompts Celtic, Hearts and Hibs reminders

Scottish football supporters aren't a bunch to be trifled with as the Sydney Super Cup reaction is the latest episode in a storied history of fan revolts.

Daily Record

Val McDermid 'disgusted' at David Goodwillie's loan move to Clyde FC

The 32-year-old has moved back to his former team on loan from Raith Rovers.

Daily Record

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The Independent UK

Raith Rovers consider boardroom reshuffle after backlash over David Goodwillie

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and high profile fan Val McDermid were among those to voice their outrage at the signing of the player.

The Independent UK

Sturgeon: Fit and proper person test for footballers merits consideration

It comes in the wake of the outrage after Raith Rovers signed David Goodwillie.

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon says test for 'fit and proper' footballers should be considered amid Goodwillie row

The issue has arisen after the furore over David Goodwillie signing for Raith Rovers.

Daily Record

Val McDermid cheers on former Raith Rovers women's team after they rebranded in wake of David Goodwillie signing

The female squad cut ties with the Fife club after they signed striker David Goodwillie in a controversial deal.

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Daily Record

Raith Rovers women's team renamed after David Goodwillie storm with Val McDermid backing

There was a furious reaction to the signing of the player who was ruled to be a rapist in a civil court and the women's team have rebranded.

The Independent UK

Val McDermid: Raith Rovers U-turn on signing Goodwillie a ‘victory of sorts’

The author, who led protests against the signing, spoke out after the club said the striker would not play for them after all.

Daily Record

Val McDermid reacts to David Goodwillie U-turn from Raith Rovers as she warns 'there's a long road back'

The club released a statement to say the striker will not be playing for the club but main sponsor McDermid insists that's just the start.

Edinburgh Live

David Goodwillie will NOT play for Raith Rovers following backlash over transfer

Fans of the Championship club handed back season tickets and crime writer Val McDermid cut her ties with the club over the signing of the striker, who was found to have raped a woman in a civil case

The Independent UK

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers women’s team cut ties with club over signing of rapist

Side having shirts printed without club’s crest following striker’s signing

The Independent UK

David Goodwillie: Raith Rovers call signing ‘football related-decision’ amid backlash

Supporter Val McDermid led a wave of protests and resignations at the Kirkcaldy club over the signing of the player who was ruled a rapist in 2017

The Independent UK

David Goodwillie: Gordon Brown condemns Raith Rovers’ signing of rapist footballer

The footballer was ordered to pay damages to a woman after a civil court case found that he raped her

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