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Comeback on his mind as Froch returns to training
Carl Froch has revealed he is training every day because he remains open to offers for a comeback.The 38-year-old announced his retirement in July after 14 months out of the ring following his defeat of George Groves.Since James DeGale has won the IBF
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Hamilton covets 'salute' to idol Senna as he targets Interlagos victory
Lewis Hamilton says a win in Brazil would be a "salute" to Ayrton Senna as the newly-crowned triple world champion targets a first victory in his idol's homeland.Hamilton, who has already amassed an unassailable lead in the Formula One championship
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John Collins undeterred by Molde maulings and positive Ronny Deila will succeed playing the Celtic way
JOHN Collins is confident Celtic are on the right path under Ronny Deila despite the criticism the manager has been subjected to in the wake of consecutive Europa League defeats to Molde. And Collins has predicted Deila will resist the temptation to adopt
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Harper: Braehead Clan needed Coventry Blaze rout
TRISTAN HARPER has confessed Braehead Clan needed their 6-0 triumph over Coventry Blaze to halt their ‘lagging’ run.The Glasgow club battered their Elite League opponents on home ice on Saturday night in what was their first win in four games stretching
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Cricketer David Willey prepared for England tour challenge
David Willey is well aware his first full England tour will ask new questions of his bowling.Willey is following up his promising maiden international summer with an exacting challenge against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, where he knows he must
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The Graham Spiers interview: Stephen Thompson on his stewardship at Dundee United
Stephen Thompson remains one of the voodoo dolls of Scottish football. All over the place they are sticking pins in the Dundee United chairman – and that’s not just among his own Tayside faithful. Thompson’s lippy style and sometimes brusque approach
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Pat MacArthur raring to lead Warriors' charge against Racing 92
IT is only a few months since Glasgow Warriors became the first Scottish side to win a cross-border competition when they captured the Guinness PRO12 title. They are determined this week will be the start of getting another monkey off their backs as they
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Glasgow Academy claim victory in derby match over Glasgow High School
Glasgow Academy emerged winners of the city derby match against Glasgow High School on Saturday with a 31-0 victory over the Old Anniesland side from tries by Rhuraidh Hood, Ryan Sweeney, Jack McCready and skipper Nick Sutherland.Elsewhere in the White
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Keatings believes strike partner can fire Hibs to cup glory
JAMES KEATINGS believes Hibernian’s prospects of glory in the Championship and the League Cup will be considerably enhanced if they ignore suitors for his strike partner Jason Cummings in the January transfer window.That said he would not be averse to
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Experts: pupils missing out on language skills because of lack of qualified staff
PUPILS are missing out on vital language learning because of a lack of qualified staff, experts have warned. Currently, teachers in Scottish schools need only one language to qualify as a modern languages teacher. However, under the Scottish
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Labour abstain on Commons vote to give Holyrood the power to call indyref2
Labour have abstained on a Commons vote to give Holyrood the power to call a second independence referendum. Last year Westminster 'lent' Scottish ministers the ability to hold the historic vote. But David Cameron has repeatedly suggested that
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Man missing after car is swept away in Kendal river
A man is believed to be missing after his car went into a river and was swept away, police said. A major search operation was launched after reports of a vehicle going into the River Kent in Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District. Cumbria
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Holyrood 'capable of holding power of abortion law,' says Mundell
It is "verging on the patronising" to suggest Holyrood is not capable of holding power of abortion law, Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted. The cabinet minister clashed with former shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper as heated debate
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Patrick Viera named as head coach of New York City
Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as head coach of New York City, the Major League Soccer club have announced. The former Arsenal midfielder has left his role as head coach of the elite development squad at Manchester City and will join up with
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Celtic assistant manager John Collins wants more from his defence
Celtic assistant manager John Collins believes the Hoops can still triumph in Europe this season, but admits they need to improve defensively. Ronny Deila's side have conceded nine goals in four Europa League games to leave them bottom of Group
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Six people dead after shooting at Jordan police training centre
A Jordanian police officer opened fire at a police training centre in the Jordanian capital, killing two Americans, two Jordanians and a South African, before being shot dead, the government said. A US official said at one point that the death
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Eilish McColgan leads the way as Scottish athletes react with disgust to Russian doping scandal
SHOCK probably wasn't the correct word. But there was certainly an angry reaction from across the Scottish athletics fraternity yesterday when the full extent of the doping and cover up in the sport in Russia became public. The World-Anti Doping Agency
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Ex-colleague of DJ Neil Fox says his 'sleazy behaviour' made her 'want to puke'
A former colleague of radio DJ Neil Fox has described how his "sleazy" behaviour made her want to "puke in his face". The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the indecency trial that Fox acted "strangely" towards certain women he
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UK 'must do more' to help children fleeing Syria
The Government must reconsider its decision not to accept unaccompanied Syrian children who have made it to refuge in Europe, the Lords heard. Baroness Butler-Sloss insisted Britain needed to do more to help children fleeing the war in Syria as
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David Cameron says he is 'deadly serious' about EU reform
David Cameron has denied watering down his EU renegotiation demands as he insisted he was "deadly serious" about the need for reform. The Prime Minister, whose speech to the CBI was briefly disrupted by Eurosceptic hecklers, said he was ready to
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Unions condemn EU after steel industry crisis meeting
Unions have expressed huge disappointment at the outcome of a meeting of EU ministers to discuss the crisis gripping the steel industry. Thousands of job losses have been announced in recent weeks by steel firms in the UK, with companies blaming
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Four-vehicle crash closes A9 at Carrbridge
One of Scotland's busiest roads had to be closed for around three hours following a four-vehicle crash. The incident occurred near the Carrbridge junction of the A9 in the Highlands at around 9.45am and involved two cars and two HGVs. Five
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Bercow vows to keep 'beady eye' on length of speeches in Commons
John Bercow has pledged to keep a "beady eye" on the length of speeches in the House of Commons after the Government was attacked for scuppering a Bill by filibustering last week. Health Minister Alistair Burt talked out the Off-Patent Drugs Bill
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Dwight Yorke adds to growing criticism of Louis van Gaal
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has criticised the football the club have been playing under manager Louis van Gaal. United were recently accused of a "lack of creativity and risk" by ex-United midfielder Paul Scholes, who suggested
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Notorious criminal figure jailed for two months for air rage
A notorious criminal figure has been sent to prison for fighting on a crowded flight to Spain after another passenger swore at him. Ian 'Blink' MacDonald, 54, was sentenced to two months in prison following the incident on a fully-booked Thomson
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80-year-old man missing from West Lothian 'may be in Glasgow,' police believe
AN 80-YEAR-OLD man missing from West Lothian may be in the Glasgow area, police believe. Steffan Mircey was last seen at around 8.40pm on Sunday at a neighbour's property on Johnston Avenue, Uphall. Inspector Gregor Forbes said: “Our concern
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Missing man Gary Pugh from Motherwell found safe and well
A MAN who was reported missing from his Motherwell home has been found safe and well. Police confirmed Gary Pugh, 34, was traced this afternoon. A major search was launched after Gary was reported missing almost two weeks ago.
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Goals Soccer Centres' shares hit by slower-than-expected recovery in sales
SHARES in five-a-side football pitches operator Goals Soccer Centres have tumbled 12 per cent, after the company warned its sales had recovered more slowly than expected from a challenging summer holiday period.Goals Soccer Centres said that its board
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Government proposes new 'Southern Scotland' region for EU funding
The Scottish Government has proposed creating a new administrative region called Southern Scotland which could affect how hundreds of millions of pounds of European Union money is distributed. European statisticians currently divide Scotland into
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Russia faces Rio 2016 ban after doping revelations
Russia faces being banned from the Rio 2016 Olympics after an investigation revealed "state-sponsored" doping on a wide scale in one of sport's biggest ever scandals. An independent commission (IC) set up by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
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'Different culture' needed for aviation security, says expert
Passengers departing from an airport should be scrutinised to the same extent as when they arrive in a foreign country, a security expert has said. Philip Baum, editor of Aviation Security International, said focus needs to switch from checking
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Focus on using new powers, says Scottish Secretary David Mundell
The time has come for Scotland's political parties to focus on using new powers, Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said, adding it was "beyond doubt" the "vow" had been delivered. But SNP MPs criticised the Government for bringing forward hundreds
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Man and woman charged with murder after human remains found in Montrose
A man and woman have been charged with murder after the discovery of a woman's body parts. Steven Jackson, 39, and Michelle Higgins, 28, both of Montrose, made no plea or declaration as they appeared in private at Forfar Sheriff Court. They were
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Ryan Christie out of Scotland Under-21 squad
Inverness midfielder Ryan Christie has pulled out of the Scotland Under-21 squad with a knee injury. The news came as no surprise after the on-loan Celtic player was helped off during Caley Thistle's 3-1 victory over Motherwell on Saturday after
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FTSE 100 shares dragged lower by disappointing China trade data
Top-flight shares were down today, dragged lower by disappointing China trade data, which knocked the market's heavyweight miners.The FTSE 100 Index was down 58.7 points to 6295.2, following figures that showed Chinese imports fell by 18.8 per cent to
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Campaigners want UK roll-out of life-prolonging cancer drug as Scots NHS becomes first to approve use
CAMPAIGNERS have called for the national roll-out of life-prolonging drugs after Scotland became the first part of the UK to approve a new treatment on the NHS for women with incurable ovarian cancer. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has
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Scottish mackerel landed by Faroese boats
Faroese fishermen are gaining significant benefits from an agreement with the European Commission on fishing for mackerel, while their Scottish counterparts claim they are losing out. Now Scotland’s mackerel fishermen and processors are urging
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Alistair Carmichael admitted truth about memo leak 'five days after election'
Former Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael first revealed the full truth about his involvement in leaking a confidential memo five days after the general election, a court has heard. The Liberal Democrat MP said he "explained the full background
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VIDEO: Celtic boss Ronny Deila calls for action after fans disrupted Remembrance Sunday silence
A MINORITY of supporters interrupted a minute of silence for Remembrance Sunday at the Ross County v Celtic match. The disturbance forced BT Sport commentator Derek Rae to issue an apology to viewers watching the match live. Celtic boss Ronny
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Scots posse pass European Tour qualifying test
There is still time for a couple of new Scottish faces to emerge on to the European Tour next season. The second stage of the circuit’s qualifying school concluded in Spain last night with five home hopefuls passing the examination and ploughing on to
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Capital & Counties may offload Olympia
Property firm Capital & Counties has confirmed it is conducting a review which may lead to the sale of the Olympia exhibition centre in west London.The site has reportedly attracted a price tag of around £300 million. The firm, which was founded in 1993
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Airlines delay resumption of UK flights to Sharm el-Sheikh amid security fears
Airlines have delayed the resumption of flights from the UK to Sharm el-Sheikh amid continuing security concerns at the Egyptian airport. Thousands of Britons are stranded in the Red Sea resort following the decision by the UK Government to suspend
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Tonight's TV highlights: London Spy and The Mountain
Monday 9thLONDON SPY, BBC2, 9pmThis drama series has been inspired by the mysterious death of the M16 agent, Gareth Williams, whose body was found locked in a bag in the bath of his London flat. Hints of strange sexual preferences surrounded his death
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INEOS to supply ethane from US shale gas to Fife chemicals plant
INEOS has agreed to supply ethane from US shale gas to ExxonMobil’s chemical plant in Fife in a deal it said would help to underpin the competitiveness of a major Scottish manufacturing facility and to secure jobs.The chemicals giant has signed a long
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Dignity beating forecasts
Funeral director Dignity said its underlying operating profit jumped 22 per cent to £78.1 million in its first 39 weeks of its financial year.The company said deaths increased while average incomes remained robust in the period to September 25, compared
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Revealed: traditional haggis recipe could be 'tweaked' to get round US sales ban
'GREAT chieftain o' the pudding-race" it may be but the US authorities' dim view of sheep's innards has seen haggis Stateside ban for nearly half a century. But in a bid to open a whole massive new market for Scotland's national dish, haggis makers
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David Moyes sacked by Real Sociedad
David Moyes has been sacked as head coach of Real Sociedad. The former Everton and Manchester United boss moved to San Sebastian, Spain, looking to revive his coaching career in La Liga after being sacked by the Red Devils just seven months into
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UK economy to grow at 'robust pace', forecasts OECD
Britain's economy will continue to grow at a "robust pace" over the coming two years, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).In its latest Economic Outlook, the Paris-based OECD said that with a forecast
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Theatre review: Happy Hour at Oran Mor, Glasgow
TheatreHappy HourOran Mor, GlasgowMary BrennanFOUR STARSPublican Joe, is in his usual place at the head of the table – or rather, his ashes are. The fact that they’re in a wonky old shoe-box slyly suggests Happy Hour – a first play from Anita Vettesse
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Inquiries into care home death
Inquiries are continuing into the death of a 91 year old man in a Highland care home after he was allegedly attacked by another dementia sufferer in front of other residents. John Taylor suffered nine injuries to his head in the incident at Meallmore
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Paul Gallacher won't give up without a shout
PAUL GALLACHER isn’t exactly slow to get in the ear of his defenders. The Partick Thistle goalkeeper was at it again in his long-awaited comeback at the weekend, and would hate to think it’s the last time he gets to dish out orders.Doubling as the Firhill
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Police looking for two men after Edinburgh private hire driver robbed at knifepoint
POLICE are hunting two men who robbed a private hire driver at knifepoint. The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Sunday, in Ballantyne Road in Leith, Edinburgh. A 45-year-old male victim was parked at the bottom of the street at the junction
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Fair weather golfer? Russell Knox reaping rewards of the American dream
Well, it’s that time of the year again when the days shorten to the length of a dispirited sigh, the sun unplugs itself for a few weeks and twisted, mangled umbrellas litter the streets like the grim aftermath of a riot at a Mary Poppins convention.So
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Shock at sudden death of former BMA Scotland chairman Brian Keighley
Tributes have been paid to former British Medical Association Scotland chairman Dr Brian Keighley following his sudden death aged 67.Dr Keighley died at his home this morning.No further details were given about how he died.Current chair Dr Peter Bennie
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Cyclist Graeme Obree to be given Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland
CELEBRATED Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree will receive an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland. Obree, nicknamed ‘The Flying Scotsman’, will be given the award at the UWS graduation ceremony on Thursday in Hamilton. The
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League cup semi-finals: Celtic face Ross County, Hibs take on St Johnstone
Celtic will face Ross County in the semi-finals of the Scottish League Cup.The holders beat County 4-1 on Sunday in the Ladbrokes Premiership and were paired again at today's Hampden Park draw.County famously beat Celtic at Hampden Park in the 2010 Scottish
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Police launch hunt for missing teenager, 14, last seen in Aberdeen
Police are appealing for information after a teenager went missing in Aberdeen. Guy Taylor, 14, was last seen in the Westburn Road area of Aberdeen at 9pm on Sunday, November 8. He is described as being around 5ft 3ins tall, with short brown
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Finance director facing jail for £8m fraud at Duncan Bannatyne's fitness firm
A finance director who worked for TV star Duncan Bannatyne's gym business has admitted an £8 million fraud after he was exposed to a "culture of undoubtedly corrupt company management", a court has heard. Gambling addict Christopher Watson, 46,
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Who is U2's mysterious Scot? Fife woman becomes internet sensation after joining band on stage at Hydro
A Scottish woman has become an internet sensation after being invited onstage during U2's sell-out gig at the SSE Hydro. The woman, who said she was from Fife, was brought up on stage as the group performed 'Mysterious Ways' and quickly impressed
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Scotland Bill 2, Corbyn in new Trident row, Carmichael election case resumes
Good morning and welcome to The Midge, your first bite of the day’s politics from Scotland and elsewhere. David Mundell, Scottish Secretary, will bring the Scotland Bill back to Commons today Today’s top stories SNP in Scotland Bill
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WADA anti-doping report: London 2012 Olympics were sabotaged by presence of 'suspicious' Russian athletes
The London 2012 Olympics were "sabotaged" by the presence of Russian athletes with suspicious doping profiles, a report from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has found. The report blames the "widespread inaction" of the International Association
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Here is the news: Jeff Lynne's ELO announce 2016 Glasgow show
Jeff Lynne's ELO will rock Glasgow next year when they perform at the city's SSE Hydro. The group will play the Hydro on April 12 2016 as part of a 10 date UK tour. The tour is in support of 'Alone in the Universe', the first new music released
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What new powers will Scotland Bill hand to Holyrood?
The passing of the new Scotland Bill will mark a major transfer of new powers from Westminster to Holyrood, but how did the legislation come about and what does Scotland stand to gain? Here are some answers to the key questions surrounding the
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'There is no brake.' Catalans formally launch road map to independence
Catalan lawmakers have formally approved a road map for independence from Spain by 2017. In an historic but widely expected vote, the nation's parliament split 72 to 63 in favour of a plan that effectively seeks to override Spanish judicial blocks
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Ineos agrees 'landmark' shale gas deal with Shell and ExxonMobil
A deal to supply energy giants Shell and ExxonMobil with American shale gas from the Ineos plant at Grangemouth has been hailed a "landmark agreement". The Fife Ethylene Plant (FEP) in Mossmorran will receive the ethane from US shale gas, which
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North Sea oil and gas firms told: apprenticeship schemes are vital amid downturn
NORTH Sea oil and gas firms must keep taking on young apprentices in areas such as electrical engineering amid the downturn in the sector or undermine the viability of the industry, experts have warned. Deirdre Michie, chief executive of Oil & Gas UK,
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George Osborne plays down reports of spending review rift with Iain Duncan Smith
George Osborne has insisted negotiations on the spending review are going smoothly despite reports he is at loggerheads with Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith over demands to take money from his welfare budget to pay for the Chancellor's
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Karen Buckley murder: date set for Alexander Pacteau's appeal
ALEXANDER Pacteau will have his appeal heard against his sentence for murdering Karen Buckley next month. The 21-year-old was jailed for life and ordered to spend at least 23 years behind bars. Pacteau clubbed the 24-year-old Irish nurse with
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Inverness school evacuated after bomb scare
An Inverness school was evacuated this morning after a bomb scare. Police Scotland said it received a report of a bomb threat directed at Charleston Academy in the Kinmylies areas of Inverness at 9.15am today. Local officers investigated the
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Armed forces chief 'will not be disciplined' over Jeremy Corbyn Trident row
Downing Street has indicated that the head of the armed forces will not face disciplinary action after he warned Jeremy Corbyn's policy on Trident would undermine the credibility of Britain's nuclear deterrent. Prime Minister David Cameron's official
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Fancy a Challenge? sign up for the 2016 Caledonian Challenge
It may sound like a new financial product, but the Third Sector Bond Scheme is being launched to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a gruelling outdoor challenge pitting volunteers against the unforgiving Highland landscape. Ever since its two founders
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Barclays confirms Standard Life's Sir Gerry Grimstone to be new deputy chairman
Barclays has appointed Sir Gerry Grimstone as its deputy chairman, as the lender continues to grow its focus on investment banking. The banking giant said Sir Gerry will take up his post on January 1, succeeding Sir Michael Rake, who will step
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JK Rowling and Kirsty Wark make International Dublin Literary Award longlist
Twenty-five British novels have made it on to the longlist for the world's richest literary prize. Among those nominated by libraries around the world for the 100,000 euro (£71,300) International Dublin Literary Award is The Silkworm, written by
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CO2 levels hit record high for 30th year in a row, UN agency warns
Greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere reached a record high in 2014 and the relentless fuelling of climate change is endangering the planet for future generations, the World Meteorological Organisation has warned."Every year we say that time is
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UPDATE 2-Thai fortune teller second suspect to die in custody in royal insult probe
A Thai fortune teller arrested as part of a high-profile royal insult investigation has died, the second suspect in as many weeks to die in police custody.Suriyan Sucharitpolwong, a well-known soothsayer and former aide to Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
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Two Americans among three killed in Jordan police shooting
A Jordanian policeman has opened fire on foreign trainers at a police compound in Amman, killing two Americans and a South African before being shot dead.Two Americans and four Jordanians were wounded in the shooting at the police training centre on the
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Underwriter Hiscox says gross written premiums rise
Lloyd's of London underwriter Hiscox has said its gross written premiums for the first nine months rose nearly 13 per cent, driven by a strong performance in its US and London markets as well as a lack of natural calamities.Hiscox, which underwrites a
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G20 finalises tools for ending "too big to fail" banks
Global regulators set out their "final tools" for ending the phenomenon of "too big to fail" banks, seeking to draw a line under a period of intensive rule making after a financial crisis that tarnished the sector and weighed heavily
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Is this the man to save English rugby?
Australia's Michael Cheika has been sounded out over replacing Stuart Lancaster as England head coach, according to reports. Cheika has reportedly been approached by Rugby Football Union (RFU) president Jason Leonard to gauge his interest in England's
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Riot at Australian detention centre after asylum seeker's death
A major riot has broken out at a remote detention centre for asylum seekers in the Indian Ocean.Australia's immigration department said there was a "major disturbance" at the detention centre on the country's territory of Christmas Island, with
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Aggreko revenue dips in third quarter
Aggreko has seen underlying revenue fall seven per cent in the third quarter of the year.It said ongoing weakness in oil and gas markets was partially offset by growth in other sectors such as petrochemical and refining.The company also maintained its
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Rangers tell SPFL: Hands off our titles as Ibrox board call for calm after EBT verdict
RANGERS have called for a line to be drawn under any talk of potential title stripping - for the good of Scottish football. The verdict in favour of HMRC over the use of EBT's at Ibrox during the Sir David Murray era has lead to calls in some quarters
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Lewis Hamilton wants to salute hero Ayrton Senna with F1 victory in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton says a win in Brazil would be a "salute" to Ayrton Senna as the newly-crowned triple world champion targets a first victory in his idol's homeland.Hamilton, who has already amassed an unassailable lead in the Formula One championship
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MSPs urged to reject Labour's plans for tougher regulation of Buckfast
The Scottish Government has urged MSPs to reject a Labour proposal to tighten the laws on the sale and promotion of alcohol which would include tougher regulation of Buckfast. Ministers have called on Holyrood's Health Committee to recommend that
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Homophobic Pastor: Drown kids instead of letting them be stumbled by Harry Potter
A right-wing influential preacher has said that America should repent that 'Dumbledore emerged as a homosexual mentor to Harry Potter'. Kevin Swanson spoke at the National Religious Liberties Conference and said “for tens of millions of parents
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Music review: Philharmonia Orchestra at Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Music Philharmonia Orchestra Usher Hall, Edinburgh Miranda Heggie Five Stars Opening with a first half of music by Jean Sibelius, the Philharmonia under Vladimir Ashkenazy gave a dazzling performance at the Usher Hall on Sunday
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Theatre review: The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Theatre The Strange Case of Jekyll and Hyde Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Neil Cooper Three stars A crazed Mr Hyde straddles his bed-bound creator pleading with him not to kill him off because he's the only interesting
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Theatre review: Kidnapped at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Theatre Kidnapped Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Neil Cooper Three stars It's been quite a week for Robert Louis Stevenson at the RCS. Running alongside a devised post-modern take on Jekyll and Hyde, the rarely explored
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Music review: Richard Goode at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Music Richard Goode Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Catherine Robb three stars There is an air of reassurance about the way that Richard Goode commands himself at the piano. His years of experience have perhaps diminished the novelty
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Music review: Piano Lounge - Jazz at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Music Piano Lounge: Jazz Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Rob Adams FOUR STARS Glasgow Music’s Piano Lounge is quite the Steinway to heaven for jazz listeners. In one room there were two of these beauties “spooning”, affording Euan Stevenson
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Lord Coe urged to quit as Nike ambassador as doping storm rages on
Lord Coe has been urged to sever his ties to sportswear giant Nike in order to rebuild trust and integrity in athletics.Coe, who succeeded Lamine Diack as president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in August, is a Nike
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Catalonian parliament approves plan for independence from Spain
Catalonia's regional parliament has approved a plan to set up a road map for independence from Spain by 2017, in defiance of the central government. The Barcelona-based chamber passed the motion by 72 votes to 63. The proposal was tabled by
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Austrian painter Ernst Fuchs dies aged 85
Austrian painter Ernst Fuchs, whose works combined a love of colour with clear lines and religious themes, has died aged 85. Tillmann Fuchs, the artist's son, said his father died on Monday but did not give any details about the cause of death.
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Forcing teenagers to get up early 'may cause mental and public health issues'
The headmaster of the first British school to delay lessons until the afternoon has said forcing teenagers to wake up early could cause mental and public health issues. Private school Hampton Court House, in Surrey, introduced a new timetable for
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Pensioner dies after being hit by a car in Troon
An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a car while crossing a road. The 71-year-old man was struck by a silver Land Rover Freelander on Bentinck Drive in Troon, South Ayrshire, at about 8.10pm on Sunday. Emergency services attended
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Sport Comment: Why do we act as we do at football games?
THE excellent comedian Louis C. K. does a routine which will be familiar to many about the way he behaves in his car bears utterly no resemblance to how he goes about the rest of his life. For example, he admitted to shouting at strangers of both
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Edinburgh weaknesses laid bare in Munster defeat
ALAN SOLOMONS is a master at putting up red flags to divert attention away from uncomfortable truths, and he excelled himself after this third defeat in as many outings for his capital side. The wily South African insisted that some shoddy decision
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VIDEO: David Tennant to become Doctor Who again
SCOTS actor David Tennant is to make a comeback as Doctor Who. He will return in three new audio dramas rather than on television. The much-loved 10th Doctor will be joined by comic actress Catherine Tate, who once again plays companion Donna
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Warriors take Hart but need more focus for Paris clash
IT IS one thing to win away from home in the Guinness PRO12, it is another to repeat the feat in the European Champions Cup. As the Glasgow Warriors start work today on how they can travel to Paris to take on one of the biggest spenders in world rugby
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Ross County 1 Celtic 4: Normal service resumed as Hoops clock up convincing win in Dingwall
A return to domestic duty proved to a relatively straightforward afternoon for Celtic as a league win provided a short-term fix to the ails of the perennial European hangover. A first-half opener from Tom Rogic and a second-half brace from Leigh
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Cardiff 30 Glasgow 35: Warriors cling on to win in Wales
THE record books will show another Glasgow Warriors win; another bonus point and a season back on the rails after all the nasty selection problems precipitated by the World Cup. But the reality could not have been more different. Glasgow did get
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Arsene Wenger buoyed as Arsenal refuse to bow to injuries in Tottenham draw
Arsene Wenger believes the way Arsenal's depleted squad battled back to secure a 1-1 draw in the north London derby showed they have the character needed to mount a sustained Barclays Premier League challenge this season.The Gunners, thumped 5-1 away
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Carr's hikes profits despite challenging backdrop
CARR’S Group, the listed agriculture, food and engineering company, has lifted full-year profits by five per cent to £17.5 million. The group, which operates the world’s most technologically advanced mill in Kirkcaldy, said it had delivered another
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Chief executive of Edinburgh Festival Fringe stands down
The leader of the world's biggest arts festival is to leave her post. Kath Mainland, chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, is to stand down to take on the role of director of the Melbourne Festival. The Fringe in rdcent years has
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Apprentice stars back campaign to encourage people to observe the Two Minute Silence
X Factor judges such as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw are supporting poppy power as they back a campaign encouraging people to observe the Two Minute Silence. Celebrities from the world of television, sport and music including
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Andy Murray steps up Davis Cup bid with clay sessions
Andy Murray will begin his preparations for the Davis Cup final on Monday after once again coming up short against Novak Djokovic in the final of the Paris Masters. The British number one's 6-2 6-4 defeat was his 10th loss in his last 11 matches
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Two men knocked down by taxi after U2 gig in Glasgow
TWO men were knocked down by a taxi after U2's concert in Glasgow. The music fans were struck by the vehicle near the Hydro, where the band had been playing. Police were called to the scene in Congress Way and the men were taken to hospital
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Life imitating art: painting featured in hit BBC comedy Scot Squad sent to Thurso police station
WHEN the star of hit BBC Scotland comedy series Scot Squad had a portrait commissioned to “inspire the men” things didn’t go quite to plan seeing the abstract artwork of fictional police chief Cameron Miekelson banished to Thurso. Now in a brilliant
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Commuters face travel chaos as rail workers fail to finish engineering works on time
Thousands of commuters faced major delays today after rail staff failed to finish engineering works on time. ScotRail bosses said services between Glasgow and Edinburgh were among those affected. Trains in Lanarkshire and Dunbartonshire were
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'Well-cooked meat' may increase kidney cancer risk
Eating a lot of well-cooked meat could increase the risk of developing kidney cancer, new medical research has discovered. Experts have found kidney cancer patients consumed higher amounts of meat and processed foods than people who do not have
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Pay gap means women 'work for free for the rest of 2015'
Women in full-time employment will effectively work for nothing from now until the new year as a result of the gender pay gap, it has been claimed. Equal Pay Day marks the point each year at which women effectively stop earning compared with their
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Carol Kirkwood: I'm both sad and relived to be leaving Strictly Come Dancing
Carol Kirkwood has said she is both sad and relieved to be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after she became the sixth contestant to be eliminated from the show. The 53-year-old TV weather presenter and her professional partner, Pasha Kovalev, were
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Man in serious condition after being hit by a bin lorry in Edinburgh
A MAN is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a bin lorry. Police are investigating the collision which happened in Edinburgh at 6am this morning. They say the man was hit by a private refuse vehicle on Gorgie Park Road in
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Two to face court after human remains found in Montrose
Two people are due in court today after the discovery of human remains in Montrose. Police Scotland said the remains have been identified as 37-year-old Kim MacKenzie, who was from the Angus town. The discovery was made at a property in the
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E.ON to pay £7 million after 'unacceptable' advanced meter failings
E.ON has been told to pay £7 million to the Carbon Trust for its "unacceptable" failure to supply enough advanced meters to business customers, regulator Ofgem has revealed. The energy giant will also face a sales ban and a further £7 million redress
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Argos face backlash after site brought down for several hours by IT glitch
Argos customers have vented their anger after an IT glitch brought down the site for several hours. Argos apologised for Sunday's glitch, which left many users unable to make purchases or place orders online, and said its site was now up and running
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George Osborne tells ministers: you must deliver on cuts
Chancellor George Osborne is to issue a stark warning to Cabinet colleagues that they must deliver on promised spending cuts if they are to ensure Britain's future prosperity. With just over two weeks until he unveils his spending review for the
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Beer of the Week: 7 Giraffes by Williams Brothers Brewing Co
Evolving out of a homebrew shop in Glasgow, Williams Brothers have grown to become one of the country's best-known and most influential breweries. Their origins story is unlike most. Legend has it that in 1988 an old Gaelic lady walked in to the
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Whisky Still: Balblair Distillery, Ross-shire
Balblair Distillery Edderton, Tain, Ross-Shire History: Balblair, located on the idyllic coast of the Dornoch Firth in the northern Highlands, is one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries and was founded in 1790 by John Ross and remained in the
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Travel: City of spirits – a drinker's guide to Brooklyn
IN the summer of 1986, my then-girlfriend Karen and I moved into an old wood-frame row house on the ragged eastern edge of Boerum Hill. The neighbourhood was pretty rough. Lots of SRO rooming houses (bedsits), hookers, crack dealers, decay. On the
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Phil Miller: For the arts, winter is coming
Returning to work after nine weeks of parental leave is perhaps bound to make one feel a little gloomy. Moving from the intricate problems of playdates, soft play, Lego, nappies and the quandaries of Messy Goes to Okido and back to reporting life was
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Charities face up to life under the living wage
The recent increase in Scotland’s Living Wage may be a mixed blessing. The Scottish Government has uprated its view of what a living wage should be to £8.25 as of last week. Meanwhile, from April 1 2016, the UK government is imposing what it calls
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Hugh MacDonald: Lester Piggott and my granny were kindred spirits
IT was three flights down from gran mater’s town residence in Old Shettleston Road to the newsagents at the foot of the close. I took them at a gallop, whipped on by granny’s urgency and holding a piece of paper with bits of copper wrapped in it.
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Rangers fans rage against the Sports Direct machine - but can the Ibrox club break free and prosper?
HAVING a sizeable section of your customer base actively boycotting your stores and refusing to buy your merchandise would be alarming to most high street chains. Seeing hundreds of potential consumers protesting angrily outside the front door
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Leaked memo reveals Sepa plan to let firms monitor themselves
The body charged with protecting Scotland’s environment is to allow factories, public utilities and even nuclear power stations to monitor their own discharges. The move to allow the bodies that come under the control of the Scottish Environment
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Cancer patients: we want NHS to pay for treatment in Europe
CANCER patients are asking the Scottish NHS to pay for treatment in Europe because they were unable to get the latest surgical techniques at home. Retired NHS consultants are among those who have gone to Germany to have an operation for prostate
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ScottishPower employee joins the company's backing of cancer detection campaign
A SCOTTISH POWER employee is backing the government's #GetChecked campaign after surviving a recent cancer scare.Jacqueline Kay was diagnosed after she attended her GP concerned about an "innocuous" lump that appeared on her thigh.The mark,
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Monster appeal: bid launched to rename Inverness Airport after Loch Ness to cash in on Nessie's global fame
A new bid is being made to rename Inverness Airport to Loch Ness International Airport to cash in on the global appeal of the world famous loch and its monster Nessie. The move already has the support of a leading MSP, the chief executive of the
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Scotland Bill is an opportunity and a challenge to SNP
No doubt it counts as a matter of urgency for Alex Salmond, Angus Robertson, Pete Wishart and others that Holyrood should have control over any future referendum on independence. Their views hardly require clarification. The group might have noticed,
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Sepa deserves the chance to make changes
Broadly speaking, incidents of environmental pollution happen for one of two reasons. Either there is an accident, with or without culpability, or there is malign intent. In other words, public confidence depends on the competence of operators, or on
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Review: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, City Halls, Glasgow
Scottish Chamber Orchestra City Halls, Glasgow Friday 6th November Five stars Miranda Heggie With an exciting programme focusing on German romantic repertoire, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra was on tremendous form on Friday evening
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Sir James MacMillan: children and babies must be taught music if Scotland's arts are to flourish
Music teaching must start with children as young as babies if arts and culture are to flourish in Scotland, a leading composer has claimed. Sir James MacMillan will address a major music education conference in Glasgow this week at the Royal Conservatoire
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Scottish Friendly denies morale pressures
Scottish Friendly has denied it has been losing key staff as morale comes under business pressures. It is understood that Liam Gilmore, finance director, has quit the business suddenly, chief risk officer Pete Docherty has left the role after less
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Holiday flats could turn Edinburgh into a 'heartless transit camp'
A HOMEOWNER has claimed a growing number of holiday flats in Edinburgh are in danger of turning the city into a "heartless transit camp". It is claimed the number of short term holiday lets in popular tourist areas is increasing, bringing a "constant
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Lights, camera, action: Edinburgh becomes backdrop for two new BBC dramas
Two BBC productions are currently being shot in Edinburgh. An adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s The Secret Agent and One Of Us, a contemporary crime drama by Harry and Jack Williams, the writers behind successful drama, The Missing, have both been
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Parties clash over Scotland Bill ahead of key Commons vote
SCOTLAND'S main parties have clashed over Holyrood's new powers ahead of a key vote on the Scotland Bill today. David Mundell, the Secretary of State for Scotland, said Holyrood was "on the cusp of becoming one of the most powerful devolved parliaments
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Scot accused of US share fraud: 'I'm not interested in stock market'
A Scot facing fraud charges in the US has denied any knowledge of Tweets that authorities say were intended to manipulate the stock market. James Craig, 62, or Dunragit near Stranraer said he only came to know of the allegations through the media
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Review: Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Saturday, November 7 Four stars Miranda Heggie To hear these two great Russian masterpieces both based on the same Shakespeare play in one performance is a real treat,
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Review: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, City Halls Glasgow
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra City Halls Glasgow Thursday, November 5 Miranda Heggie Four Stars Opening with a Richard Strauss’s Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra brought a crisp panache to
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Alex Salmond's crisis-hit £10m wave power prize 'should be scrapped'
ALEX Salmond's £10million wave power prize should be scrapped, critics have claimed, amid fresh evidence of it sinking into chaos. The Saltire Prize, an ambitious international contest designed to make Scotland a world leader in wave and tidal
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Music Review: John Lill, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
John Lill Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Kate Molleson Three stars Something about the way John Lill walks onto a stage — stately pace and poker face, tails and white bowtie — gives the impression he’s done it no other way for the past
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Review: Tony McManus, Edinburgh Folk Club
Tony McManus Edinburgh Folk Club Rob Adams FOUR STARS If Tony McManus was asked whether he was travelling for business or pleasure on his re-entry into the UK and if, on answering the former, he gave his occupation as entertainer, the
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Mary Contini: I'm humbled to receive lifetime achievement award even if I am slightly too young for it
MARY Contini's first memory, so far as her family business was concerned, dates from when she was just four years old. "My big brother and big sister had started school, and there were two other children below me, so I was sort of top of the heap
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Scotland's women get knitting for the Big Issue
As winter moves in and the temperature drops, an army of Scottish knitters is picking up its needles and casting on as part of a national campaign to keep Big Issue vendors warm on the streets this Christmas.Throughout November, members of the Scottish
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Rosemary Goring: Get well soon, Alasdair Gray
News that Alasdair Gray is making a promising recovery from serious illness is more than cheering. After a fall last June, in which he broke his back, the novelist, painter and polemicist has been in hospital. He told the Herald last week that he has
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Retired neurologist: I never thought I would become a health tourist
RETIRED neurologist Dr Ian Bone was diagnosed with prostate cancer after he went to see his GP with a sore foot.Symptoms he mentioned in passing prompted the GP to organise a blood test and the results hinted at prostate problems. Coming from a medical
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Surviving in the water off the coast of Scotland
SKINNY wee runts aren't they? It's 1955 and children were only given sweets as a special treat, and they ran everywhere, so obesity was rare. This is Largs where the beach was mainly shingle. The adults didn't go in the water themselves it seems and were
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Manufacturers pessimistic on growth
The Government’s plans to rebalance the UK economy are increasingly at risk, according to the latest Business Trends Report by business advisers BDO.The report's optimism index shows that while the services sector is expecting rapid growth, with scores
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The return of King James, a WW1 play at dawn, and more in new National Theatre season
The return of The James Plays, a First World War play set in a barn in Perthshire and performed at dawn, and a new version of a classic text are part of the National Theatre of Scotland's 10th birthday year programme.The first half of next year will see
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Adaptable Glasgow restaurateur feels appeal of street food
In this week’s SME Focus a veteran of the restaurants business says success in the sector requires having the ability to respond to fast-changing tastes while remembering that cash is king .Name: Alan Dexter.Age: 58. What is your business called? Barca
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Oil and gas firm Darcy signs Statoil deal
AN oil and gas technology company has received a major boost after agreeing a contract with Statoil.Aberdeenshire-based Darcy makes a product called a hydraulic screen which is said to offer a cost efficient alternative to existing methods of dealing
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Management in deal to buy textiles firm Robert Mackie of Scotland
A LONG established textile business has passed outside of family control after being bought by its management for an undisclosed sum.Robert Mackie of Scotland, formed in 1845, is best known for making Scottish bonnets such as Balmorals and Glengarries
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Sainsbury's figures expected to hold up while TalkTalk prepares for further hack update
Sainsbury's is expected to demonstrate resilient trading when it posts its half-year profits on Wednesday amid the under-pressure supermarket sector.Analysts at Jefferies expect the grocer to report like-for-like interim sales down 1.6%, an improvement
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Row over Caribbean artefacts sold in Lord Glenconner auction
Items sold from the estate of the late Lord Glenconner should be returned to the island of St Lucia, heritage organisations say.The Scottish aristocrat died in 2010, aged 83, and an auction was held of more than 4000 items in his belongings, including
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Review: The Box, Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
The BoxBrunton Theatre, Musselburgh Neil CooperThree starsTwo nights before Remembrance Sunday, and a woman is onstage surrounded by a hotch-potch of cardboard boxes, each one containing a totem of a remarkable story. She pulls a pair of tacketty boots
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Services pull Scottish economy back into growth
The Scottish private sector economy returned to growth in October with a steadying of new business levels and a rise in employment.The Bank of Scotland monthly PMI survey found the service sector dragging the economy back into positive territory after
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The courage of Ruth Davidson
IT was refreshing to read of Ruth Davidson’s decision to "come out" in terms of her sexuality (“I struggled to reconcile faith with sexuality”, The Herald, November 5).Like Ms Davidson, I am a member of the Church of Scotland, and do believe
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Scottish Government is committed to protecting the poorest in our society
YOUR reports on the tax credits debate and the Scotland Bill debate (“SNP in U-turn over tax credit claims”, The Herald, November 5) and (“SNP and Labour clash over welfare powers and U-turn on tax credits”, The Herald, November 6) have failed to represent
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Labour has been hampered by nuclear disarmament policy
WHEN one reads headlines like “Labour in open revolt over new policy to scrap Trident” and “A healthy debate for Dugdale’s debut” (The Herald November 3), one is tempted to reflect upon the position of Jeremy Corbyn, as UK party leader, when seen in relation
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King and I run at Pavilion cancelled at short notice
A planned staging of The King and I at a popular Glasgow theatre has been cancelled at short notice amid concerns about potential fire hazards.The Apollo Players were due to perform The King And I at the Pavilion Theatre from Wednesday 11 until Saturday
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The political ground has shifted and all great empires must eventually fall
The Scotland Bill – debated for the last time in the House of Commons today – was always intended to recalibrate Scottish politics.Nationalists viewed it as a “trap”, and while Unionists obviously aimed to make life difficult for the SNP there was also
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The Diary: What the girl asked for in the Glasgow pub, and how many stars would you give U2?
OUR story about the wee boy pleading for biscuits in the supermarket reminds Brian Wadham: "I overheard a wonderful piece of logic from the other side of an aisle when a woman said, 'You’re not getting it because you’ve been a bad girl today,' and
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Review: Maki Namekawa, New Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Maki Namekawa, New Auditorium, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, GlasgowCatherine Robb4 StarsImagine a montage from a film in which the main character searches inquisitively, desperately, longingly, for something significant. There will be moments of false
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Scotland must embrace a unified approach
Global food tourism is the new big thing, and it's being driven by the "millennials", the generation of 25 to 34-year-old “hipster foodies” who travel the world specifically in search of local tastes and flavours - and who share their experiences
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Letters: Catholic parents should not de deprived of choice
ONCE again I read a diatribe by one of those folk desperate to rid the west of Scotland of Catholic schooling, this time from John McAleer(Letters, November 6).Why are we introducing Gaelic schools, teaching children in all subjects in this medium, and
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Developing creative talent in the Highlands and Islands
Anniversaries come and go, but last week saw a significant milestone for the Highlands and Islands. This vast area spans some 15,000 square miles – more than half of Scotland. It is home to some 448,000 of Scotland’s 5.2m population.The creation of the
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Poem of the Day: Green Boughs by Naomi Mitchison
NAOMI Mitchison, scion of the intellectual Haldane family, and herself a prolific novelist and general writer, penned this heartfelt elegy for the lost young of the First World War. It is included in the forthcoming anthology, Beneath Troubled Skies:
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Arts News
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is to join the GSA’s Digital Design Studio (DDS) on the 3D Definitive Human project which will, they say, lead to a 'step change' in medical and surgical training and practice. The "ground-breaking
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Trading Places
Parker heads WEST from GandolfiWEST, the Glasgow bar and brewery business, has appointed Lynne Parker as general manager for its outlet in the city’s west end.Ms Parker joins from Cafe Gandolfi in the Merchant City, where she held the same role for 10
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'Although the recent mild weather is good for sheep grazing outside, it's been a curse for recently housed cattle'
ROG WOODThe recent mild weather following a wonderful Indian Summer has been a bonus for Scottish farmers. Grass is still growing and that extra "bite" is keeping sheep in good fettle.Good nutrition for ewes at this time of year encourages them
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Scottish Labour’s cunning plan to damage Scottish business and education
PINSTRIPEThe recent Scottish Labour Party Conference saw the once natural party of Government in Scotland go off on several socialist benders. Let’s leave Trident out of the analysis - although in economic terms Trident represents a massive payment from
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My word
GLASGOW University is to be commended for its new online resource of words and terms spanning more than 200 years of political history (“Words that transformed our history kept alive in database", The Herald, November 6).It will be interesting to
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China's changing role
FOR the UK a coherent international strategy for Syria needs a coherent international policy. It has been suggested elsewhere that we need an industrial policy as well. Reconciling security with finance seems essential.For starters we can expect a change
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Weedkiller should be banned
I NOTE with interest your report on the use of a glyphosate-based weedkiller (“Cancer-linked weedkillerused in city’s parks”, The Herald, November 3).Its use in parks appears to be just one of the lesser problems associated with it. The weedkiller is
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Arts News
Two past winners and three Edinburgh-based publishing houses feature in this year’s shortlist for the Saltire Society Publisher of the Year Award.The shortlist includes last year’s winner, Dingwall-based Sandstone Press alongside 2013 winner Saraband,
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Tom Rogic vows to plunder more goals after helping fire Celtic to resounding Ross County win
TOM Rogic, the Celtic midfielder, has underlined his determination to build on his tally for the season after scoring “my best goal ever” against Ross County yesterday. Rogic netted from just outside the County penalty box shortly before half-time in