Scotland's papers: North Sea decision day and new Scotland boss

BBC Scotland Monday 17 August 2026, 05:41 UTC 1 min read

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Motorway shut down after 'very serious' crash involving three lorries A "very serious collision" involving three lorries and a car has closed the M6 between junctions 15 and 16 in North Staffordshire causing long delays for motorists Motorists are facing long delays after a "very serious collision" involving three lorries and a car has closed a major motorway. Both carriageways of the M6 between junctions 15 and 16 in North Staffordshire have been shut with emergency services at the scene...

Daily Mirror 16m ago

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ABC Australia 17m ago

Scientists uncover ‘hidden brain effects’ of medication taken by millions

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Daily Mirror 20m ago

Can you solve it? A new goat for puzzledom’s GOAT

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Scotland's papers: North Sea decision day and new Scotland boss

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