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21 August 2019

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News imageAbdalla Hamdok addresses the media following his swearing in at the presidential palace in Khartoum, Sudan, 21 August 2019

Sudan appoints PM in move towards civilian rule

It's the latest move designed to bring about civilian rule and end months of political strife.

News imageDave Cormack

New Aberdeen FC sports hub name unveiled

The community hub and football training facilities will recognise vice chairman Dave Cormack.

News imageEdinburgh tenement

Tenement owners warned over climate change impact

A new guide advises owners about the impact of changing weather on buildings in Edinburgh.

News imageInside Longannet

Moving on from a power station's dirty past

A number of huge diggers very slowly dismantle the huge coal-fired Longannet Power Station in Fife.

News imageDr Gray's hospital

NHS care apology after death of woman

NHS Grampian says it is sorry after the incident in the radiology department at Dr Gray's in Elgin.

News imageAlan Cumming

Alan Cumming 'relished' gay lead role in US show

The Scottish actor says he is proud of playing Dr Dylan Reinhart in the drama series Instinct.

News imageYen Lau

'How a tick bite destroyed the best of my life'

Yen Lau was unaware of the risks of Lyme disease when she was bitten on a camping trip.

News imageAn enhanced picture of virus seen through an electron microscope.

Why 'blobology' is the new hot topic in science

Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a "revolution" in biology

News imageLerwick harbour

Shetland - Scotland's safest seat?

Shetland is the Scottish Parliament's safest seat - but is there a by-election upset on the cards?

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