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• New deal could see Red Arrows jets built in Scotland
  A new deal means that Scotland is a “strong contender” to build the next generation of Red Arrows planes
• Sorry, Scotland, but Ireland's economic 'miracle' is not quite what it seems
  Whenever the SNP gets cornered on what Scotland's economy would be like if it were taken out of the UK they fluff and stutter and mumble - and then resort to their trump card. We would be like Ireland, they say. Here, columnist Guy Stenhouse argues that the Irish economic success story can't be emulated by […]
• This gadget could transform your TV into a smart media system
  Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max is a streaming device designed to transform any TV with an HDMI port into a fully featured smart media system.
• Tackling the problem of digital exclusion one person at a time
  Citizens Advice Scotland recently wrote about how the CAB in West Dunbartonshire is challenging the stigma of poverty. Now read about how the network as a whole is fighting against digital exclusion.
• Scotland’s largest teaching union calls for review on pension age link
  Scotland’s largest teaching union has called for the UK Government to review the link between Normal Pension Age (NPA) and State Pension Age (SPA).
• Why are there safety fears over hundreds of Scottish tower blocks?
  Thousands of Scots are living in tower blocks built with concrete panels tied to structural weaknesses, The Herald has revealed.
• Fears for thousands in tower blocks with concrete panels linked to safety risks
  Thousands of people across Scotland are living in tower blocks built from concrete panels which may have safety issues, it has emerged.
• Mandate for independence referendum remains unclear despite polling
  The SNP's demands for a referendum don't add up and the nation needs more detailed information.
• ‘Pugnacious’ Glasgow architect who worked on Atlantic Quay and Kelvingrove dies
  Angus Kerr, who has died aged 79, was an architect director at BDP, the world’s first multidisciplinary practice founded in 1961. His career included architecture’s heyday when anything seemed possible, when his home city was Smiles Better and building ambitious projects, many of which Angus helped shape.
• Scottish contractor falls into administration with all jobs lost
  The Scottish company ceased trading with staff made redundant. Administrators expressed hope the majority of staff would quickly be re-employed in the sector.
• Billionaire brothers behind Scottish city 'super depot' to expand new bus empire
  The billionaire brothers building a modern bus empire in Scotland are to create a new city centre base for hundreds of vehicles
• Homes giant acquires collapsed Scottish housebuilder’s land
  A Scottish housebuilding giant has acquired land for nearly 60 new homes.
• Scotland's 'most trusted' profession revealed in survey
  The survey reveals the profession that is most trusted by senior business and finance decision-makers in Scotland.
• How challenging is it to fund the retirement lifestyle you want?
  The sooner you start planning for your retirement, the more likely you are to achieve your goals, says Daniel Hough
• Scottish companies rocked by new Trump export blow
  Scottish retailer declares change is 'like Brexit all over again'
• Greggs submits bid to open in former bank in Scottish town
  A planning application has been submitted by Greggs to North Ayrshire Council for the former Royal Bank of Scotland building, which closed last November.
• Supermarket giant plans to open first store on Skye
  The proposed development, tabled West Ranga Property Group and Lujo Properties, would be built in Portree, Skye's largest settlement.
• Whisky giant signals easing of premium product priorities
  The interim chief executive of Diageo has suggested the company will end its "obsession" with higher-priced premium brands
• Jeweller invests £1.3m in major refurbishment of city store
  Beaverbrooks has made its largest investment of the year in the newly refurbished store at Glasgow Fort.
• New city promotional body 'to act as Glasgow’s voice to the world'
  A new city promotional body which will “serve as Glasgow’s voice to the world” has been given the green light by Glasgow City Council.