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Scott Brown defends Ronny Deila after Commons' outburst following substitution
Scott Brown, the Celtic captain, insisted the Parkhead side's players remain behind manager Ronny Deila after Kris Commons exhanged angry words with his backroom staff after being withdrawn with 15 minutes remaining of the Parkhead side's 3-1 Europa
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Ronny Deila slams Kris Commons: "It is not about one player. It was very disrespectful to every one of us."
RONNY DEILA was critical of Kris Commons after the midfielder threw a strop at being substituted during the 3-1 Europa League defeat by Molde in Norway.In dreadful conditions at the Aker Stadion, first-half goals by striker Ola Kamara and defender Vegard
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Gregor Townsend backs returning World Cup Warriors to recover from Scotland exit heartache
SEAN LAMONT leads a group of six Scotland World Cup squad members who will be involved tonight when Glasgow Warriors take on Leinster in the Guinness PRO12 in Dublin.Eleven players – Ryan Grant, Gordon Reid, Fraser Brown, Jonny Gray, Josh Strauss, Henry
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Public's mistrust in athletes must be reversed
Of all the great athletic performances in 2015, this year will be remembered primarily as a year of doping scandals. Most striking were the revelations that athletics’ governing body, the IAAF, failed to disclose suspicious blood data from its athletes
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Archibald desperate to continue winning streak
Momentum, as almost any manager will tell you, is a key factor in football. When you lack it, self-doubt can creep in. The ball seems to hit the woodwork or whistle just wide instead of sneaking in off the post. Refereeing decisions go against you. And
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New recruit Hardie tipped to help Edinburgh improve
Edinburgh Rugby head coach Alan Solomons believes that the competition for places brought about by John Hardie’s arrival at the club can only help his team improve.Scotland’s impressive New Zealand-born back-row Hardie joined the capital outfit earlier
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Kurakins dismisses notion that Hamilton are a one-man team
The news that star midfielder Ali Crawford is struggling with a groin injury ahead of Saturday’s match with Partick Thistle at Firhill will likely have Hamilton supporters in a sweat, but left-back Antons Kurakins insists that Martin Canning’s squad have
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Ferrie Files: Good Day to remember when St George's boys were best in world; Bad Day to be a Dragon
Good DayTo remember that brief moment in time when European, or at least English rugby dominated the world. It was 12 years ago and Europe’s Grand Slam champions headed to the World Cup having claimed away wins that summer against both Australia and New
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Ferrie Files: And Another Thing - Europe's minnows are growing in confidence
The issue of promotion and relegation to and from the Six Nations Championship is not going away.Argentina’s establishment of themselves as a global power on the back of regular exposure to the Southern Hemisphere’s best, resulting in the Pumas contesting
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Under the desert sun, GB hopefuls get off to a blistering start at IPC World Championships
AT times in Doha yesterday, it appeared there were more competitors on the track than in the stands as the IPC World Championships began under stifling desert sun. Not that it will trouble the UK’s Paralympic prospects, not with reputations to forge or
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Ferrie Files: Scouting Report - Just one All Black change, but it could be significant
There is only one change to the All Black side for their semi-final meeting with the Springboks but it is just possible it could be a significant one for the odds-on tournament favourites with loosehead prop Wyatt Crockett having been ruled out because
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Sam Kynoch shaping up to be boxing's answer to Rangers manager Mark Warburton
THEY share the same manor, similar backstories and an identical desire to succeed in the games they love.The tale of Mark Warburton, the ex-player who made his fortune as a trader in the City and gave it all up to start on the bottom rung of the coaching
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No more additions to Open rota as R&A deal with a perfect 10
Given that their national football team has just qualified for a first major championship since the Normans rattled up Caerphilly Castle, the good folk of Wales have probably forgotten about the prospect of an Open Championship coming to the green, green
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Should European rugby look to the wild west rather than southwards?
It will all be about the Southern Hemisphere big four in the next nine days so, for the time being, it is worth a final look at the implications of this World Cup for the European game.The elimination of European interest in the World Cup last weekend
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Jamie Oliver calls for "bold and brave" action to tackle obesity
Jamie Oliver has urged David Cameron to be "bold and brave" in tackling obesity after the Prime Minister vetoed taxing sugary drinks and food. The celebrity chef said the "ball is firmly in the Government's court" after a Public Health England
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Celtic v Molde: Man-by-man ratings from 3-1 Europa League defeat in Norway
GORDON 5 – Will be disappointed at how he was beaten at his near post for the first goal, but was probably blameless for the second. Was badly exposed for the third, and even though it went through him, had little chance.LUSTIG 4 – The Swedish international
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David Cameron treats Chinese leader Xi Jinping to a pint
David Cameron treated Xi Jinping to some British hospitality when he took him to his local for a pint. The Chinese president had revealed he was keen to sup some traditional ale during his state visit to the UK and the Prime Minister duly obliged
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Over 1000 jobs to go as Scots council unveils plans to save almost £70million
LOW paid staff and vulnerable citizens will suffer most from plans by a Scots council to axe 1100 posts amid cuts and savings of near £70million, it has been claimed. In one of the starkest examples of the cuts impacting on local government, North
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Prince Harry and Michelle Obama to meet wounded soldiers on US visit
Prince Harry and Michelle Obama will meet wounded servicemen and women undergoing rehab when he visits a US military base next week. Harry is making a one-day trip to the US to highlight his up-coming Invictus Games, a Paralympic- style championship
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Xi Jinping visit 'opens golden era' in UK-China relations
Xi Jinping's visit to the UK has opened a "golden era" in UK-China relations, with the countries committing to build "a global comprehensive strategic partnership for the 21st century", according to a joint statement agreed by David Cameron with the
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Rangers fans group calls for SFA action over Livingston boss's Oduwa foul defence
THE LIVINGSTON manager Mark Burchill has enraged Rangers fans after appearing to defend his midfielder Kieran Gibbons for a bad foul on Nathan Oduwa by pointing out his player was Scots and "one of our own". Rangers Supporters Trust called on the
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Theresa May attacks the lack of black police officers
Theresa May has attacked the lack of black and minority ethnic officers and women in the police service, describing the situation at some forces as "simply not good enough". In a speech to members of the National Black Police Association (NBPA)
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Hamleys in 'advanced' talks to be sold to Chinese business for £100 million
Hamleys, the 255-year-old toy retailer, is in "advanced" talks to be sold to a Chinese women's footwear business for £100 million. Hong Kong-listed C.banner International Holdings confirmed discussions with Hamleys' owner, French retailer Groupe
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Vauxhall to recall some Zafira models after more than 130 'burst into flames'
Vauxhall is to recall some of its Zafira models after more than 130 were reported to have burst into flames. The British car manufacturer is investigating the cause of the problem, which is affecting some vehicles made between 2005 and 2014.
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"Nathan Oduwa won’t be put off by the tackles or the comments. He’ll just keep coming back for more."
ACCORDING to those with experience of the matter, Nathan Oduwa’s legs will give out long before his heart. It has been a rough introduction to Scottish football for the Tottenham Hotspur loanee whose free-flowing style of play has found him regularly
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John Bercow: Concerns about MP behaviour yet to be investigated despite being raised four years ago
Concerns over the behaviour of MPs have yet to be investigated despite being raised up to four years ago, John Bercow has said. The Commons Speaker called for the Government to urgently establish the Privileges Committee in order to clear the backlog
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Scots D-Day veteran receives Legion d'Honneur on 100th birthday
A veteran tank commander awarded France's highest honour on his 100th birthday has said his thoughts are with old comrades. Francis Denvir, originally from Glasgow's East End but living in Ireland, fought back tears during the double celebrations
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Gymnastics global superstar Simone Biles eyes third world title in Glasgow
IF Simone Biles is feeling the weight of expectation on her shoulders, the reigning world champion certainly doesn't show it. The 18-year-old star of Team USA has the air of a young woman who is enjoying every minute of life. In a sport where participants
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ScotRail discount travel scheme welcomes its 100,000th member
A SCOTRAIL travel club has attracted 100,000 members despite controversy that it offered passengers poorer value for money than a previous scheme. Club 50, launched in September after Dutch operator Abellio took over the ScotRail franchise earlier
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New £9m cycle route plan for Edinburgh city centre
People in Edinburgh are to be given the chance to decide on a new £9m cycle route linking the east to the west of the city. If approved by councillors next week, plans for a "family-friendly" cycleway between Roseburn and Leith Walk will be put
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LIVE: The Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards 2015
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Poverty summit to draw up list of priorities for the next five years
Five priorities to tackle poverty over the next five years are to be drawn up by government, health boards and charities. The sixth Scottish Assembly for Tackling Poverty is being held in Glasgow as part of Challenge Poverty Week, with politicians
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North Sea can contribute to the economy once again, oil industry leaders insist
OIL and gas can become a significant contributor to the UK economy once again, industry leaders have insisted, after figures showed the taxpayer made a loss from the North Sea in the first half of the year.Industry body Oil & Gas UK said producers were
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Rangers fans urged to have their say on merging supporters groups into one body aimed at boosting shareholding
RANGERS supporters have been asked to vote on merging their numerous fan groups into one organisation capable of buying a significant block of shares and forcing out unwanted investors holding onto interests in the club. Emails were sent out
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Mothercare boosts UK sales after surge in online trading
By Holly Williams and Roger Baird, Press Association City StaffRetail chain Mothercare boosted UK sales in a sign that its turnaround is gathering pace, following a surge in online trading and a delayed end-of-season promotion.The group, which also owns
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Police name man killed in Dumfries fire as Michael Farry
Police have named a man who died in a house fire in Dumfries. Michael Farry, 65, was found in his first-floor flat in Dalston Avenue by the fire service at 7.44am on Thursday but was declared dead at the scene by emergency services. The fire
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'Miracle' puppy abandoned at the side of a road finds a new home with SSPCA worker who rescued her
found a new home with the Scottish SPCA officer who rescued her. The dog, named Minnie by staff at the charity, was discovered on the brink of death on September 4 in a lay-by in Falkirk. Animal rescue officer Kirsty McQuade rushed the puppy
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James McFadden left waiting on MLS deal with Philadelphia Union
Former Scotland forward James McFadden has been told he must wait until the end of the MLS regular season to discover if he has won a move to the United States. The 32-year-old had been training with two-time old club Motherwell throughout the
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LibDem leader to set target of gender balance among party's parliamentarians
THE leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has said he wants half of his party's parliamentarians to be women, despite his only female MSP looking likely to lose her Holyrood seat next May. Willie Rennie will call on delegates to back his proposals
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Commercial feature: Scottish income tax - what you need to know
With the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) due to come into force in April next year, Isobel d’Inverno guides you through what you need to know. What is the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT)? It is an income tax rate to be set by the Scottish
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Bathgate care home provider fined £20,000 after woman burned in scalding hot bath
A care home provider has been fined £20,000 after a woman was left with severe burns to her body from entering a scalding hot bath. The woman, who has learning disabilities, was being cared for at the Real Life Options centre in Bathgate, West
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Clydesdale Bank appoints deputy chair
DAVID Bennett, who as chief executive of Alliance & Leicester negotiated and managed its sale to Santander, has been appointed deputy chair of Glasgow-based Clydesdale Bank.Mr Bennett, who has more than 30 years of industry experience, joins the board
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Tonight's TV highlight: The Last Kingdom, BBC2, 9pm
This new series throws you immediately into the action. Watching my preview copy, I felt sure that a segment must have been cut from the opening scenes, but no: the story simply wastes no time in steeping you in the atmosphere or gradually unveiling
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Voting rights of Scottish MPs to be restricted after Government wins Evel vote
The voting rights of Scottish MPs are to be restricted after the Conservative Government narrowly won a vote on its controversial plans. MPs backed ‘English votes for English laws’ (Evel) by 312 to 270. But opposition parties accused Tory Ministers
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Sturgeon "not making empty promises" as she vows to fight for steel plant workers
Scotland's First Minister has given steel workers in Lanarkshire her "absolute guarantee" she will do everything in her power to secure the future of two plants earmarked for closure. Nicola Sturgeon met with workers and management at Tata's Scottish
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Titanic survivor's present to captain of rescue ship Carpathia under the hammer
(with pics)A cup presented by Titanic survivor Margaret Brown to the captain of rescue ship Carpathia is expected to sell for more than £50,000 at auction.The American socialite, who later famously became known as the "unsinkable Molly Brown"
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Report: Scots better off than a year ago
FAMILIES in Scotland are enjoying a boost to their spending power after fresh figures showed they were £12 a week better off in September, compared to a year ago.The latest Asda Income Tracker found that Scots' discretionary income - the amount of money
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Police release CCTV images of man they want to speak to after Glasgow rape
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a woman was raped in Glasgow city centre. The 24 year-old woman was attacked at around 1.15am on Saturday September 26 as she walked in Holm Street near to Wellington Street.
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Jobs could go as local newspaper titles face axe
A NEWSPAPER publisher is set to close two of its titles in a move that has been condemned as "dreadful" by an MSP. Johnston Press confirmed that it is proposing to shut down the East Lothian News and its Musselburgh News edition and confirmed that
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Rose blooms in Hong Kong as Jamieson fights for tour survival
While Justin Rose and Ian Poulter grabbed most of the attention on day one of the UBS Hong Kong Open, the battle to safeguard a place on the European Tour has given the final regular event of the season an added layer of intrigue. Scott Jamieson
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Bond Air Services is largest air ambulance operator in UK
The company that operated the police helicopter involved in the fatal Clutha crash is the largest operator of air ambulance aircraft in the UK. Bond Air Services operates a fleet of more than 40 helicopters from 23 bases around the country, including
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Molde v Celtic LIVE - all the action as it happens
10:35pm Okay lads and lassies, that's it from Herald and Times towers. I hope you have enjoyed (if that is the right
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Stewart Fisher's five-minute guide to Molde v Celtic
Celtic's Europa League chances will begin to crystallise one way or another in the Aker Stadium in Molde this evening. What might have been regarded as one of the more low-key encounters in the Parkhead club's campaign has been enlivened no end by the
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Carlton Cole wants to be a 'hero' at Celtic
Carlton Cole aims to be a Celtic hero after joining the Scottish champions until the end of next season. The former West Ham and England striker has signed a deal after training with Celtic for several weeks, after ending a nine-year association
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Double rapist jailed for 32 months for attack on serial killer Tobin
A DOUBLE rapist who slashed serial killer Peter Tobin in the face while he was sleeping in his prison cell has been sentenced to 32 months behind bars. Sean Moynihan attacked Tobin, leaving his permanently scarred, at Saughton Prison the day after he
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Plexus targets growth in US amid crude price plunge
PLEXUS Holdings, the oil and gas well technology firm, has underlined its international growth ambitions by recruiting an oil services industry veteran to lead a drive for sales in the USA. The Aberdeen-based firm has appointed Lawrence Rucinski
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Famine warning for South Sudan
South Sudan faces a serious risk of famine by the end of this year and 30,000 people are already classified as being in a food security catastrophe, the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has said.Hunger in the world's newest state has
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Molde v Celtic build-up
Welcome to the buildup to tonight's Europa League Group A clash between Molde and Celtic. It has already been a busy day for Celtic after manager Ronny Deila secured the signing of former England striker Carlton Cole. But now the fans' attention
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Barriers opened at migrant collection point by Austrian police amid fears of violence
Austrian police have opened barriers at a crowded migrant collection point amid fears that the situation could turn violent.The police move came just a day after thousands of migrants broke through police obstacles at the same collection centre at the
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Manchester City reported to UEFA over booing of Champions League anthem
Manchester City have been reported to UEFA over their fans' continued booing of the Champions League anthem, according to reports. Disciplinary proceedings will now be opened by the European governing body and a charge could follow if it is deemed
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New Zealand's Wyatt Crockett only change for World Cup semi-final
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made one enforced change for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Twickenham. As expected, prop Wyatt Crockett misses out due to a groin injury suffered during last weekend's quarter-final
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Kilmarnock manager Locke: we don't have anything to prove at Dens Park
Kilmarnock manager Gary Locke wants his players to show their recent improvement when they face Dundee - but denies they have anything to prove at Dens Park. Killie started their season with a 4-0 defeat by Paul Hartley's side at Rugby Park but
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Holy smoke Batman: Scots kiltmaker creates superhero tartans
They’ve inspired movies, toys and Hallowe’en costumes and now some of the comic book world’s best known superheroes are getting the tartan treatment. Houston Kiltmakers in Paisley has created a new superhero tartan in a bid to get more youngsters
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Spook-tacular: Asda launches 'spooky' swede for Hallowe'en
IT is a time of year when things take a turn for the ghoulish, and one supermarket is making sure that even its vegetables get into the spirit of the season. Asda have launched a 'spooky' green swede to celebrate Halloween, grown by producers
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Israeli soldier kills Jewish man
An Israeli soldier shot and killed a Jewish man he suspected was a Palestinian "terrorist" in Jerusalem.Soldiers deployed in Jerusalem to reinforce police demanded the man show them his ID, police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said.The man refused
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Scientists discover new species of tortoise
Scientists have discovered a new species of giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador, through genetic testing. The tortoise is the 15th known species on the archipelago, four of which are extinct. Its discovery was announced in a paper
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Talker: Should Jozo Simunovic start for Celtic tonight against Molde?
No, says Stewart Fisher.Most things in football management are a matter of risk assessment. A few things are undeniable. The Celtic management clearly rate Jozo Simunovic very highly. They paid a lot of money to get him from Dinamo Zagreb, and he has
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Sensor technology firm recruits electronics industry star
EDINBURGH-based sensor technology firm Pyreos has appointed a global electronics industry heavy hitter to its board as the company eyes growth in international markets. Tony Lear has become a non-executive director of Pyreos after working for big
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Retail sales boosted by falling store prices and Rugby World Cup promotions
Josie ClarkeFALLING store prices and Rugby World Cup promotions helped boost retail sales in September at the fastest monthly rate since December 2013, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the quantity bought in
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Lord Advocate: Sheku Bayoh case speculation unhelpful
Scotland's top prosecutor has appealed for restraint from all sides as the investigation into the death of a man in custody continues. Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland urged all those with an interest in the death of Sheku Bayoh not to engage in
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: Selfridges reach for skies with Christmas window display
Christmas is in full swing in the capital with the unveiling of its famous window displays aiming to tempt shoppers into some early festive cheer. Selfridges has departed from the traditional snowscapes and mangers to transform its Oxford Street
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China footwear retailer to buy British toy shop Hamleys
Lawrence WhiteHong Kong-listed women's footwear retailer C.banner International Holdings will buy 255-year-old British toy shop Hamleys for around 100 million pounds ($154.32 million), a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Thursday.The deal
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Mortgage lending rises to £20 billion
Britons are pumping ever more cash into their homes as mortgage lending topped £20 billion in September, figures show. That is £200 million more than in August and £2.2 billion above last September's total, as cheap deals and low inflation leave
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Ministers warned: dark forces are threatening the BBC
Ministers have been warned "dark forces" are threatening the BBC, as the Government said it has received 192,000 comments about the broadcaster's future. Labour former shadow minister Barry Sheerman cautioned that "media barons" want to see the
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Nine Bond villains that left us shaken and stirred
The James Bond franchise has shaken and stirred audiences with a veritable production line of colourful characters, but which ones stand out as best baddies of the series? Here are the top 10. Jaws Played by Richard Kiel. Film: The
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Masked man shot by police after attacking school
A masked man has attacked a school in southern Sweden, wounding at least four students before being shot by police. Students fled the Kronan school in Trollhattan, near Goteborg, Sweden's second-largest city, on Thursday. In a statement, police
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Fear of offending Brussels is stopping us making the best use of daylight
THIS coming weekend – at 2am on October 25 – the clocks go back one hour. On Saturday, October 24, the last day of summer-time 2015, sunrise in Glasgow will be at 08.07, and sunset at 17.55, giving an “official total” of nine hours and 47 minutes of daylight
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Commons speaker Bercow leads tributes to Michael Meacher: he will be sadly missed
Michael Meacher will be sadly missed after serving with "dedication, ability and commitment", John Bercow has said. The Speaker opened proceedings in the Commons with a tribute to the veteran left-wing Labour MP, who died aged 75 on Wednesday after
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Osborne: I'm comfortable with decision to push ahead with tax credit cuts
George Osborne has insisted he is "comfortable" with his decision to push ahead with tax credit cuts despite mounting pressure from Conservative ranks over the reforms. The Chancellor also urged the House of Lords not to "second guess" the decision
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Drivers warned to be on lookout for deers as clocks go back
Drivers are being urged to be on the lookout for deer as the peak time for collisions approaches. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) warned the risk of accidents involving deer and vehicles will rise when the clocks go back this weekend. The change
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Chivas owner reports sales gain
PERNOD Ricard, the drinks giant behind Paisley-based Chivas Brothers, has lifted organic sales by three per cent to €2.22 billion (£1.62bn) amid an improving performance in Europe and the Americas. Paris-listed Pernod highlighted strong showings
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Ladbrokes hit by 57% plunge in third-quarter earnings after higher gaming taxes
By Holly Williams, Press Association Deputy City EditorBookmaker Ladbrokes disclosed a 57% plunge in third quarter earnings after being hit by higher gaming taxes and costs of a major marketing push.The group, which is waiting for regulatory clearance
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Travis Perkins hit by slowdown in housing market
By Roger Baird, Press Association City StaffThe owner of DIY chain Wickes warned over profits after slow summer trading and a cooler housing market.Northampton-based builder's merchant Travis Perkins said group like-for-like sales in the third quarter
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Debenhams boss Michael Sharp to step down in 2016 amid shareholder pressure
Holly Williams Debenhams boss Michael Sharp announced plans to step down in 2016 to end speculation over his role at the group amid shareholder pressure for a boardroom shake-up. The department store chain said Mr Sharp, who became chief executive
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Study uncovers 'concerning' changes in mental health of Scots teenager girls
There have been "concerning" changes in the mental health of teenage girls in Scotland, a study looking at the behaviours of young people has suggested. Substantially more girls than boys reported psychological stress, health complaints including
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Glasgow City Parking in eighth successive loss
GLASGOW City Council's car parking company has posted its eighth consecutive annual loss since its creation. City Parking ended 2014-15 more than £317,000 in the red after its operating profits failed to cover interest on the huge loans it took
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Mum whose baby was injured by 'tug of war' midwife awarded £725,000
A mother whose baby was injured after being delivered by a midwife who looked like she was taking part in "a tug of war" has been awarded £725,000 compensation. The woman - who hasn't been named - will receive the money from Lanarkshire Acute Hospitals
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MSP says course cheating claims ‘make it difficult for senior officer’
SCOTLAND’S chief constable has been urged to consider the position of one of his lieutenants who is accused of cheating. Labour’s justice spokesman, Graeme Pearson, said allegations of gross misconduct against Wayne Mawson made it very difficult
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David Cameron to hold talks with Chinese President at Chequers
David Cameron will entertain Xi Jinping at his Buckinghamshire country retreat as the focus shifts to China's role on the world stage on day three of the Chinese president's state visit. International affairs are expected to dominate talks at Chequers
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Camley's Cartoon on Thursday, October 22
Here is award-winning cartoonist Steven Camley's latest cartoon. To see more of Steven Camley's cartoons or to buy, go here.
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Lord Lawson: Osborne should 'tweak' tax credit cuts... but it would be 'wholly wrong' to kill off policy
Tory former chancellor Lord Lawson has joined calls for George Osborne to "tweak" cuts to tax credits to protect poorer households. But the peer hit out at "wholly wrong" attempts to kill off the policy altogether in the House of Lords. The
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Clutha crash families call for black boxes in all passenger-carrying aircraft
Families of those killed in the Clutha helicopter crash have called for black box flight recorders to be fitted in all passenger-carrying aircraft after a report on the causes of the tragedy left them with unanswered questions. Relatives who attended
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British Medical Journal: Jeremy Hunt misrepresented weekend hospital death rates study
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has been accused of misrepresenting key findings about hospital death rates at weekends by the editor of the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Dr Fiona Godlee took issue with Mr Hunt over repeatedly claiming there are
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Eureka: scientists discover new species of giant tortoise on Galapagos Islands
Scientists have discovered a new species of giant tortoise in the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador, through genetic testing. The tortoise is the 15th known species on the archipelago, four of which are extinct. Its discovery was announced in a paper
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Pussy Galore hits out at 'ridiculous obsession' with age of James Bond girls
Actress Honor Blackman has hit out at what she called the "ridiculous obsession" with the age of women appearing in James Bond films. The 90 year old also urged an end to stars being referred to as Bond girls because they are "women and actresses
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Man shot dead by police after stand-off
A man has been shot dead by police after a stand-off in a property. Cambridgeshire Police were called to Duck Lane, St Neots, over concerns for people inside the property at 7.45pm on Wednesday. Firearms officers shot the man, believed to be
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Watchdog investigation: banks are not under enough competitive pressure on current accounts
Banks are not being put under enough competitive pressure in the current account market - and customers could typically save £70 by switching - a watchdog's investigation has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which released its
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Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp to step down in 2016
Department store chain Debenhams said chief executive Michael Sharp is to bow out in 2016 after nearly five years at the helm. The group said Mr Sharp will remain in the role throughout the key Christmas trading season, but plans to step down "
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Walcott: Bayern victory sends clear message that Arsenal mean business this season
Forward Theo Walcott claims Arsenal's Champions League victory over Bayern Munich will have sent a clear message to their rivals that the Gunners mean business this season. The runaway Bundesliga league leaders were defeated 2-0 at the Emirates
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Van Gaal criticises Martial's 'stupid error' as Manchester United draw with CSKA Moscow
Louis van Gaal cursed a "stupid" error from Anthony Martial after Manchester United drew 1-1 at CSKA Moscow on Wednesday. Martial scored a fine diving header to grab a point for United at the Khimki Arena, but the French striker was to blame for
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Manchester City's Pellegrini: stoppage time winner shows we can go the distance in Champions League
Manuel Pellegrini believes Kevin De Bruyne's stoppage-time winner shows Manchester City possess the character required for a long run in the Champions League. The Belgian buried a low shot with 90 minutes on the clock as City snatched a barely-deserved
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Edinburgh is the 'best place to live in the UK'
EDINBURGH has been revealed as the best place to live in the UK in a new survey. A new Quality of Life Index rates Scotland's capital top because of low crime rates, affordable living costs, high salaries and fast broadband. The city has rocketed
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Children exposed to second-hand smoke 'more likely to suffer tooth decay'
Children who are exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to suffer tooth decay, research suggests. A study on more than 76,000 children found that exposure to tobacco smoke at four months of age doubled the risk of suffering tooth decay by
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Ballet: Shaun James Kelly of New Zealand Ballet on Giselle at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
We're fond of saying that it's a small world, but sometimes a raft of unexpected connections brings that phrase remarkably close to a home truth. When Shaun James Kelly was in his early teens, he went on a school trip to Glasgow's Theatre Royal
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Ryan Reynolds and Sienna Miller star in a royal flush of a gambling movie
Mississippi Grind (15) Four stars Dirs: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden With: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Mendelsohn, Sienna Miller Runtime: 109 minutes WRITING and directing duo Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden have one major claim to fame and several minor
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Alison Rowat film review: Spectre - a four star thrill ride
Spectre (12A) four stars NEVER let it be said Bond does not keep up with the times. Here, in the occasionally baggy but still bang on the money Spectre, director Sam Mendes has delivered an exhilarating Bond for these post-Snowden times, a
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Film review: Listen to Me Marlon - A life beset by tragedy and illuminated by brilliance
Listen to Me Marlon (15) Four stars Dir: Stevan Riley Runtime: 100 minutes ANY director charged with making a documentary about one of the most reclusive actors of all time has a task that would have made Hercules quiver. Stevan Riley,
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Film review: A Second Coming - as funny and exasperating as Russell Brand himself
Brand: A Second Coming (15) Three stars Dir: Ondi Timoner Runtime: 102 minutes HAVING initially asked American filmmaker Ondi Timoner to make a film about him, Russell Brand, naughty boy to most, comedy messiah to some, went ice cold on
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Four thrillers and sci-fi novels to check out
Rendezvous At The Russian Tea Rooms: The Spy Hunter, The Fashion Designer And The Man From Moscow Paul Willetts Take a deep breath before you open this book, as from the first page it plunges into the fevered atmosphere of 1939 and the eve
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Video: Gymnast Louis Smith on why everyone will be cheering for his boys in Glasgow
WHEN Louis Smith steps out to compete at 2015 World Gymnastics Championships this weekend, the reigning European pommel horse champion insists it won't even come close to being the most formidable Glasgow crowd he has faced. That came when he took
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Rangers' Nicky Clark: the more you kick Nathan Oduwa, the stronger he will become
NICKY CLARK insists his Rangers team-mate Nathan Oduwa will become stronger the more often opponents attempt to kick him out of the game. Oduwa was the subject of rough treatment from Livingston during his side's 1-0 Petrofac Training Cup win at
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Rory Sutherland: no guarantee Edinburgh's World Cup players will get their places back
RORY SUTHERLAND says Edinburgh's returning World Cup players will be pushed all the way for their starting places in Guinness PRO12 action over the coming weeks. The 23-year-old loosehead prop, was called into Scotland’s World Cup party last Friday
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Barrie McKay warns Nathan Oduwa that life as a Rangers winger is a school of hard knocks
THE body language, in itself, elicited a certain sympathy. This young boy, hurt and exasperated, pleading to uncaring officialdom for protection from his tormentors. Nathan Oduwa's half-time exchange with referee Andrew Dallas and his team before
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Deila: the arrival of Solskjaer won't change Molde
Ronny Deila will not expect anything revolutionary about Molde following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's return to the club ahead of their Europa League clash with Celtic on Thursday night. The former Manchester United striker was in charge of the Tippeligaen
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Jim Murphy: I regret voting against air strikes on Syria
Labour's former shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy has spoken of his "regret" at voting against air strikes on Syria in 2013 after dictator Bashar Assad used chemical weapons on his own people. Mr Murphy said he now believes he should have quit
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Beer of the Week: Thistly Cross ciders
If beer's enjoyed a bit of a renaissance in the past couple of decades, then it's fair to say that cider has enjoyed a bit of a revival too. And while for some committed beer drinkers, the thought of cider brings back stomach-churning memories of two-litre
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Lib Dems defy Cameron and will seek to kill off tax credit cuts in House of Lords
A warning by David Cameron for the House of Lords not to try to block the UK Government’s financial plans has gone unheeded after the Liberal Democrats said they planned to table a motion in the Upper Chamber to kill off its proposals for £4.5 billion
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UK makes a loss from North Sea in first six months of the year
THE UK Government made a loss from North Sea oil and gas during the first six months of the financial year in official figures which highlight the dramatic impact of falling prices and production.Revenues were more than cancelled out by repayments to
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ScottishPower wind farm business enjoys surge in profits
SCOTTISHPOWER owner Iberdrola has doubled profits in its UK wind power business in the first nine months of its financial year.Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the Spanish company’s UK renewables business leapt
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Time to steel ourselves for a proper industrial strategy
There are few things more tasteless than people exploiting personal misfortune to make cheap political points. The row about the "shameful" failure of the Scottish Government/ UK Government to protect Scotland's steel industry (delete as applicable
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Survey: Many restaurants are not giving families good quality child food options
Many restaurants are still failing to serve fresh food or healthy choices to children - and price is no guarantee of quality, campaigners have found.Children's menus were found to include potatoes pre-mashed in Holland, fish fingers pre-cooked in Poland
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Scottish Labour urged to promise radical policies to tackle "national shame" of health inequalities
SCOTTISH Labour has been urged to go into the next Holyrood election promising radical and expensive policies designed to tackle the "national shame" of health inequalities.The Commission on Health Inequalities, which was set up by left-wing
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Agenda: Can SNP come up with a manifesto that matches the people's ambition and desire for change?
By Ben WrayWho would have thought the nuances of the land reform agenda would serve as the major source of friction between members and the leadership at SNP conference 2015? A grassroots rebellion forced the party hierarchy to take its motion on land
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Herald View: Some troubling points about the the deal for Hinkley
DAVID Cameron and China’s President Xi Jinping will be pleased. The Department of Energy and EDF Energy will be pleased and relieved. So how should the rest of us react to the news, scarcely unexpected, that the China General Nuclear Corporation (CGN)
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Banning Christmas from George Square: have SNP 'Scrooges' made their first big blunder in bid for Glasgow?
'AN administration-in-waiting.' You will hear that phrase a lot about Glasgow's opposition SNP group over the next 18 months.This week, with eye-catching plans to axe events from the city's main civic space, they made arguably their first real pitch to
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Watchdog warns that 'fundamental changes' needed for NHS in damning verdict
A TARGET-DRIVEN culture within the NHS is standing in the way of a radical overhaul that is needed to equip the health service for the challenges of the 21st century, according to a damning new report.Audit Scotland warned that "fundamental changes
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Arran signs up first US distributors
ARRAN Brewery has reached a significant milestone in its bid to break into the US - a year after establishing its importing operation in Texas.The craft beer maker revealed it has signed up its first group of distributors and taken its first orders across
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Kept in the cold by Westminster
I HOPE that George Osborne will be shown today’s front page article ("Deaths in winter hit a 15-year high due to cold homes", The Herald, October 21).It is a scandal that he and the new Energy Secretary, Amber Rudd, have reneged on his previous
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Bulldoze Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and build a new central one
IAIN Macwhirter’s column on the proposed new runway at either Heathrow or Gatwick (“Rough with the smooth in wooing of the SNP”, The Herald, October 20) was extremely interesting but did not go far enough in looking for alternative solutions. As an airline
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Letters: Another instalment in a story of constant betrayal
ONCE again the remnants of Scotland's once great steel industry faces crisis (“Tata Steel axes 270 jobs and mothballs Scots plants”, The Herald, October 21). It is a story of consistent betrayal as Westminster constantly chipped away at the foundations
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Herald View: NHS a case for long-term treatment
THE message could not be more blunt, and it could not be clearer. Given the growing pressures on the National Health Service, says Audit Scotland, “fundamental changes and new ways to deliver healthcare” are required. And they are required now.Even its
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Gold-plating and red tape still feature in Scottish greening
NFU Scotland claims the greening guide for 2016 - launched at the end of last week - has missed a crucial opportunity to introduce simplification and strip out gold-plating previously introduced by Scottish Government. As a result, Scottish growers remain
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Craneware executives enjoy rises
Keith Neilson, founder and chief executive of Craneware, saw his total remuneration rise from £209,728 to £267,987 in the year to June 2015, according to the company’s annual report. That included a bonus of £53,768,Finance director Craig Preston enjoyed
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The Diary: Did you laugh or cry at Scottish rugby, and explaining Billy Elliot to Americans
THE stage production of Billy Elliot the Musical, with songs by Elton John, is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse next year. The show has already been a hit in the United States where the Public Broadcasting Service produced a glossary of the British phrases
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Meet Joy Milne, the woman who can sniff out Parkinson's disease
A WOMAN''s incredible sense of smell could be key to developing new ways to spot Parkinson's disease after she was revealed to be able to identify the condition through odour alone. Joy Milne stunned scientists when tests proved she could sniff
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Study examines aspirin's effect on stopping cancer returning
THE world's largest clinical trial to see whether taking aspirin every day can stop cancer returning has been launched.The study will recruit 11,000 patients who have recently had - or are having - treatment for bowel, breast, oesophagus, prostate or
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Bruce Stevenson boosts income in flat insurance market
BRUCE Stevenson Insurance Brokers has unveiled a £1 million rise in income shortly after switching premises in Glasgow to a new office in the heart of the financial services district.The Edinburgh-based broker lifted income to £5.5m in the year ended
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John McLellan: BBC needs brain, not brawn, north of the Border
THANKS to the licence fee the BBC is like the object at the heart of those unrestrained contests between Uppies and Doonies; a political football at which anyone can have a good kick and there’s no comeback.At the weekend it was the turn of senior producer
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When Princess Diana gave a clue in Glasgow to the state of her marriage
WHO would have thought that a seat on a Glasgow tram would, in retrospect, be a foretaste of a more famous posed picture at the Taj Mahal? This photograph from our archive is of Princess Diana looking introspective, even a little lost, while on a visit
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Poem of the Day: Callers by Diana Hendry
SECOND Wind is the title of a lively new anthology featuring three distinguished poets – Douglas Dunn, Vicki Feaver, and Diana Hendry – each of whom challenges with individual flair stock views on ageing (Saltire Society in association with the Scottish
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DVD reviews
Pasolini (18)BFI, £19.99Pasolini: Six Films 1968-1975 (18)BFI, £69.99Next month marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini, who was found murdered on a beach near Rome on November 2 1975. A 17-year-old rent boy
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TAKING STOCK WITH ONE SMOKING FARRELL
Unguarded and whip-smart, Colin Farrell seems the perfect tonic to Hollywood blandness.He doesn't trade in hammy stock phrases (preferring instead to entertain with his excellent command of swear words), nor does he bother covering up the packet of cigarettes
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Herald View: Partnership rights for all
EQUALITY should mean equality. None of us should rest until that simple principle applies as widely as it can across our society. It is why this newspaper backed the right of gay and lesbian people to marry each other. There was opposition on faith grounds
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Checklist: 10 things to do across Scotland this weekend
by Finlay Scott 1 World Gymnastics Championship SSE Hydro, Glasgow, from Fri The event that gymnasts worldwide aspire to is coming to Glasgow. With over 500 gymnasts from 80 countries vying for world titles and important qualification points
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The Bottom Line
Corbyn not convinced THE lack of job security offered by zero-hours contracts is often used by opposition MPs to counter the Conservative Government’s boasts on job creation. But not even the Labour Party can always promise a job for life.
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Evel: Ministers admit Scots MPs could still veto England-only measures like fox-hunting
SCOTTISH MPs could still have the power to veto England-only laws such as on fox-hunting under the UK Government’s contentious English Votes for English Laws(Evel) proposals, Ministers have admitted. Today, the Commons will have a key debate and
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Glasgow should honour a hero
BOB Holman has been fighting against poverty and inequality all his life, and has proved that you don't need to have been born in Glasgow to be a Glaswegian (“Anti-poverty campaigner Holman says he has less than a year to live after muscle disease diagnosis
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Robert McNeil: I'd be a dead loss to this cafe culture
IF push came to shove, and you absolutely forced me to make a choice, I would have to say that I’m more interested in death than cafes.I’ve nothing against cafes, mind, except the ones where people sit outside in full view of decent ratepayers. But, to