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Scotland
University returns nine human skulls to Sri Lankan tribe
An elder from an ancient Sri Lankan tribe has visited Scotland to collect human remains that will be returned to his homeland.
Football stars receive honorary doctorates at Stirling University
Famous football faces Alan Shearer and Shelley Kerr have been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Stirling.
Vietnamese whisky collector confirmed as owner of record-breaking £10m haul
A Vietnamese man has been recognised by Guinness World Records as having the world’s most valuable whisky collection.
Yellow weather warnings issued ahead of wet weekend
Heavy and persistent rain is expected across the UK on Saturday with parts of the Midlands that have struggled with heavy flooding set to be hit by another deluge.
Jo Swinson: It is absolutely possible I can become PM
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has insisted she can still be Prime Minister despite a slide in recent polls for her party.
On the campaign trail on Friday
The main party leaders will continue their election campaigns across the country on Friday before going head-to-head in a television debate.
Country won’t go back to normal after deal, says shadow Brexit secretary
Sir Keir Starmer has said Britain “won’t go back to normal” after Brexit or a vote to remain.
Sturgeon says due process must be respected in Salmond court case
Scotland’s First Minister has insisted due process must be respected after her predecessor appeared in court on a series of sexual assault charges.
Labour announces £11bn windfall tax on oil and gas companies
Labour would hit oil and gas companies with a windfall tax of about £11 billion in order to finance plans to tackle the climate crisis by creating a greener economy.
Scottish universities face eight days of strike action from Monday
Workers at 12 Scottish universities are to go on strike for eight days amid rows over pensions plus pay and working conditions.
That takes the biscuit: Tunnock’s boss reveals Queen prefers teacakes
The Queen is a fan of Tunnock’s teacakes, the inventor of the snack has revealed after receiving his knighthood at Buckingham Palace.
Salmond vows to ‘vigorously’ defend himself as he denies sexual assault charges
Alex Salmond has said he will “vigorously” defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against 10 women.
Video: Alex Salmond in court on 14 charges including attempted rape
Former first minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court charged with carrying out a series of sexual offences against 10 women - including an alleged attempted rape while he was first minister.
Salmond pleads not guilty to attempted rape during independence campaign
Alex Salmond has pleaded not guilty to attempting to rape a woman at Bute House, the official residence of the first minister of Scotland, during the independence referendum campaign.
Salmond to appear in court on sexual assault and attempted rape charges
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond is due to appear in court on a series of sexual assault and attempted rape charges.
Labour manifesto to include £100bn investment in Scotland over next decade
Labour will pledge to invest £100 billion in Scotland over the next decade as Jeremy Corbyn unveils his party’s manifesto ahead of next month’s General Election.
Spin doctors’ influence in politics to be ‘deplored’, says Lord Steel
Former Liberal Party leader David Steel has launched a stinging attack on modern day politics, hitting out at the role of spin doctors.
Gove’s use of Scots word ‘scunnered’ left Cabinet colleagues perplexed
Michael Gove has revealed he left Cabinet colleagues baffled when he used the Scots word “scunnered” in a Downing Street meeting.
New Scottish independence referendum will not be granted, Gove insists
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has ruled out the prospect of Nicola Sturgeon being granted a second independence referendum – even if her party wins a majority at Holyrood in 2021.