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John Jeffrey has decided not to stand as chairman of World Rugby. (Picture: Gary Hutchison/SNS)

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    How Scotland can finally break free from endless independence debate Jackie Baillie

    Nicola Sturgeon failed to deliver independence (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

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    A young independence supporter waves a Yes flag ahead of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence (Picture: Leon Neal)

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    The originally cast of Balamory, including Miles Jupp as Archie the Inventor, Buki Akib as Josie Jump the fitness instructor, Andrew Agnew as Policeman PC Plum, Julie Wilson Nimmo as Miss Hoolie the nursery teacher, Rodd Christensen as Spencer the Painter, Kim Tserkezie as Penny Pocket from the Sweet Shop, Juliet Cadzow as Edie McCredie the bus driver and Mary Riggans as Suzie Sweet from the Sweet Shop. Picture: Jaap Buitendijk

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    Posture vest that can help ease your back pain if you work from home

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    The wake-up call over the state of the NHS sounded in England must be heard by Scottish Government (Picture: Christopher Furlong)

    SNP must hear England's wake-up call about threat to NHS's future Christine Jardine

    Sorry Mr Health Secretary - the NHS in Scotland is clearly in crisis Scotsman leader comment

    Heritage and Retro

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    Forget the NC500: Scotland's best driving road 'secret' has no campervans

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