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Graeme Obree sets new world speed record on ‘The Beastie’
Cyclist Graeme Obree has set a new world record on his special bike 'The Beastie'. The Scot hit 56.62 miles an hour at the...
Traynor issues veiled threat to the media over Rangers stories
By a Newsnet reporter A former BBC presenter and sports writer has issued an ominous warning to the media by about how they...
Media anti-English racism claims ‘wrong and irresponsible’ says Scottish government
By a Newsnet reporter Media claims of an increase in anti-English racist attacks in Scotland have been described as “irresponsible and wrong” by...
Daily Record’s Jim Traynor in talks with paper’s owners over future
The Daily Record’s executive sports editor Jim Traynor is reported to be in consultation talks with the struggling newspaper’s owner Trinity Mirror over his...
Majority of Scots happy with SNP government
By G.A.Ponsonby More than half of Scots believe that the SNP has done a good job of governing Scotland, a YouGov poll has revealed...
Scotland’s population keeps rising
The National Records of Scotland have said that the country's population has risen to its highest level since 1977. According to...
Construction Powers Scottish Economy to Four Year High
Scotland's economy grew by 1.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2010, figures published today show - the highest Scottish growth rate since...