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Scots-based codebreaker rises to the challenge of spying agency's Christmas card challenge
An Edinburgh code-breaker is among three people who have proved they are almost a match for the UK's national intelligence and security agency.David McBray, 41, is one of the winners of GCHQ's Christmas card cryptography challenge.The winners, all men
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Paddy Power make Manchester United's Ryan Giggs favourite to be next Celtic manager
Bookies Paddy Power has made Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs a favourite to be next Celtic manager. Speculation is rife that current manager Ronny Deila will be replaced after the Parkhead side lost the chance to win the treble this year.
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Lee McCulloch wouldn't have expected to be a boss in Jig time, says Rangers striker Kenny Miller
HIS playing career at Ibrox couldn’t have come to a worse end. Now his managerial career couldn’t get off to a better start against Rangers.A lot has happened to Lee McCulloch and Kenny Miller since the pair last played together in blue. They will meet
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Ronny Deila will walk away from Celtic if he fails to win the league this season
RONNY DEILA has admitted his position would be untenable at Celtic and that he would voluntarily walk away from the club if he failed to win the league.In a brutally honest assessment of where he would find himself should Aberdeen, his side's only rivals
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Konterman: Feyenoord were happy to get rid of Kazim Richards
COLIN Kazim Richards can make his mark in British football, even if by the end Feyenoord were happy to get rid of him. That is the opinion of Bert Konterman, the former Rangers defender, who watched the 29-year-old Turkish international striker closely
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Alan Archibald: Stevie Lawless not affected by Paatelainen's breach of managerial code
It is an unwritten code among managers that whatever so-called mind games they play with each other, they do not discuss the future of a fellow manager’s players. It’s the type of platitude that is offered regularly to mischief-makers at press conferences
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East Kilbride kid Howie out to show Celtic that he's all grown-up
AFTER months of being treated like a baby, Craig Howie accepts it is now time to show he can do a man’s job.The 19-year-old marries his duties as centre-half for East Kilbride with serving an apprenticeship at Tesco Bank and is treated with such kid gloves
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Former Ranger Lee McCulloch hopes for a warm Ibrox welcome on his return as Kilmarnock boss
IT irks him that one outburst of criticism from the stands in a deeply frustrating season continues to be spoken about as part of everything he left behind at Ibrox.Lee McCulloch won 10 trophies in Rangers colours. He captained the club, played in a UEFA
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Mark McGhee on old clubs upsetting title odds
Three hundred and thirty thousand to one. These are the odds a punter would have been offered back in August by Premiership sponsors Ladbrokes if he or she dared to dream that Aberdeen and Leicester City could be crowned champions of their respective
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Hearts bid to extend Robbie Neilson and Stevie Crawford's contracts
Hearts owner Ann Budge has confirmed talks are taking place with a view to extending the contracts of the club's coaching team.Head coach Robbie Neilson and number two Stevie Crawford have enjoyed success in the Tynecastle dugout since being appointed
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Peter Lawwell has Ronny Deila's back but is that enough even if Celtic win the Double?
RONNY DEILA is known among some of Celtic's inner circle, although this is mentioned only in whispers, as ‘Peter’s Project.’The Peter in question is, of course, chief executive Lawwell, the man who offered this unknown and relatively untested Norwegian
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Scotland under-20 side bid to make experience count against England
Scotland will try to make experience count when they face England tonight in the opening round of the Six Nations under-20 Championship at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.Twelve of the starting fifteen played for Scotland under-20 last season and, moreover
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Susan Egelstaff: Fairness and equality is key for female athletes as well as trans-athletes
After the battering that sport’s reputation has taken in the past few months, it was due a good news story. It has come, some say, in the form of the IOC’s rule change which states that transgender athletes are no longer required to undergo gender reassignment
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Jones plays it safe in first English selection
MEET the new coach, same as the old coach? Not quite, because it is not difficult to tell the wisecracking Eddie Jones apart from the sombre Stuart Lancaster. But even so, Jones’s first team selection in charge of England bears a distinct resemblance
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Bennett back fit and braced for a battle
MARK Bennett is sure that he and Matt Scott will keep England guessing tomorrow thanks to their different strengths. Bennett, the Glasgow Warriors back, was only passed fit earlier this week after a month out with a shoulder injury, and will now team
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Cotter predicts Jones will be shocked by intensity of Six Nations
EDDIE Jones may be a vastly experienced coach who appears to take everything in his stride, but Vern Cotter is sure the wily Australian will not be prepared for the unique intensity of the RBS Six Nations Championship. Jones, who will take charge of the
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Lamont on standby for Calcutta Cup squad
SEAN Lamont, the Glasgow Warriors back, will be drafted into the Scotland squad for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match today if Duncan Taylor is ruled out by a back injury. Taylor, who has been named on the bench for the game against England, was only able
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Ben Stiller: It would have been great to have David Bowie in Zoolander 2
Ben Stiller says he would have loved David Bowie to appear in Zoolander No 2. Bowie had a cameo role in 2001′s Zoolander as the judge of a fashion “walk off” between male models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel (Owen Wilson). Card
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Police trace missing Kirkcaldy woman
A Kirkcaldy woman who was reported missing on Wednesday morning has been found safe and well.Police Scotland confirmed Karen Struthers was found in London earlier today after going missing from an address in the town's East Albert Road.Officers had launched
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Whale washed up on a beach in Norfolk dies, rescuers say
A whale washed up on a beach in Norfolk has died, rescuers said. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) said the creature died shortly after 8pm on Thursday. It had been stranded at Hunstanton since that morning. Stephen Marsh, operations
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Singer Celine Dion pays tribute to husband Rene Angelil
Singer Celine Dion has spoken publicly for the first time since her husband Rene Angelil died, paying tribute to him at a memorial service in Las Vegas. The pop star said he kept her grounded and protected her from the gritty business details of
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Julian Assange is being unlawfully detained, says UN legal group
The Government is set to come under fresh pressure to resolve the case of Julian Assange after a United Nations working group decision that the WikiLeaks founder is being unlawfully detained. Mr Assange has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy
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John Whittingdale refuses to rule out support for Britain leaving EU
Cabinet minister John Whittingdale has indicated he stands ready to campaign for Britain to quit the European Union. The Culture Secretary pointed to his track record of being "highly critical" of the way the 28-strong bloc is run as he refused
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Sir Elton John gives impromptu live performance for London commuters
Sir Elton John delighted commuters with an impromptu performance on a piano at London's St Pancras International station. Photographs and videos posted on Twitter show John playing a piano in the middle of the station, surrounded by a throng of
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Ben Stiller's children not impressed by Justin Bieber cameo in Zoolander sequel
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's children are distinctly unimpressed by Justin Bieber's cameo in their film star parents' latest movie, Zoolander No 2. In the sequel to 2001's Zoolander, the Canadian pop star meets his end after a night-time
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Alex Neil launches action plan to tackle female genital mutilation
A new action plan to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) will help more teachers and health workers spot signs of the "unacceptable practice", the Social Justice Secretary has said. Alex Neil added that while ministers are committed to doing
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Carers support bill backed in Holyrood vote
The Scottish Parliament has passed new legislation to improve support for carers despite concerns about its "woefully inadequate" funding. MSPs unanimously backed the Scottish Government's Carers (Scotland) Bill, which will require councils to
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Cameron warned by senior Tory not to play party politics with timing of key Trident vote
DAVID Cameron has been warned by a senior Conservative not to use the timing of the key Westminster vote on Trident to “play party politics” as a Cabinet split emerged over whether to hold it in March or October.Some Conservative colleagues want the Prime
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Slight dip in Scottish support as 'In' boss declares he'll win EU ref by 'substantial' margin
The chairman of the 'In' campaign has declared it will the European Union referendum by a ”substantial margin” as a new poll showed support falling in Scotland. Lord Rose of Monewden also called for polls to be banned in the run up to the vote.
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I'm "just a blue-eyed soul singer": Sir Van Morrison receives knighthood
Sir Van Morrison described himself as just a "blue-eyed soul singer" from Belfast as he was knighted for a musical career that has enthralled audiences and delighted critics. Over more than 50 years the singer has gone from teenage stardom to innovator
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Tory MP apologises after failing to declare £400,000 in outside earnings
A Tory MP has made a "sincere and heartfelt" apology to the House of Commons after failing to declare more than £400,000 of outside income on time. The cross-party Standards Committee found Geoffrey Cox QC had committed a "serious" breach of rules
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London market rises despite Shell profits slump and lower growth outlook
The London market soared, despite a slump in annual earnings from oil giant Royal Dutch Shell and slashed UK growth forecasts from the Bank of England.Shell said on an underlying basis its full-year earnings fell 53% to 10.7 billion US dollars (£7.3 billion
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Moves to toughen alcohol advertising rejected by MSPs
Legislation which it is claimed would have effectively outlawed billboard advertisements for alcohol has been rejected by MSPs. Labour MSP Dr Richard Simpson had put forward a series of measures aimed at tackling Scotland's "problematic relationship
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New launches for Brewdog and WEST
CRAFT beer pioneer Brewdog has today opened a bar in Hong Kong, its second outlet in Asia, as it continues its rapid global expansion.The Aberdeenshire-based brewer, which already has a bar in the Japanese capital of Tokyo, said that the new outlet in
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Spanish Zika-virus pregnancy case first in Europe
A pregnant woman is among the seven people identified as being infected with the Zika virus in Spain after visiting affected countries. The country's health ministry said the woman travelled to Colombia, was presumably infected during the trip
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Reese Witherspoon reveals the role that pushed her into producing
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon has revealed that being offered the part of “girlfriend in a dumb comedy” was the final straw that pushed her into producing. The 39-year-old, who produced successful films Wild and Gone Girl, said she was
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David Cameron warned of potential new mass exodus of refugees from Syria
David Cameron has hailed international pledges totalling more than £7 billion to ease the plight of Syrian refugees, amid warnings the latest onslaught by President Bashar Assad's forces could trigger a new mass exodus. At the end of an international
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MSPs say cremations legislation must be strengthened
New legislation on cremations must be strengthened to ensure the baby ashes scandal is never repeated, MSPs have said. Holyrood's Health and Sport Committee has backed the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Bill but called for a number of clarifications
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Mundell: Swinney is making "ludicrous" demands in talks over new powers for Scottish Parliament
DAVID Mundell has accused John Swinney of making "ludicrous" demands in talks over bringing new powers to the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Secretary claimed the Finance Secretary was "chancing his arm" by seeking a deal that would protect
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SNP accused of "standing shoulder to shoulder" with Tories over tax rises
FIRST Minister's Questions descended into a shouting match after Kezia Dugdale, the Scottish Labour leader, accused the SNP of "standing shoulder to shoulder" with the Tories by refusing to raise taxes to protect public services. Presiding Officer
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Decline in proportion of poorer students at six Scottish universities
THE proportion of students from the most deprived communities securing a place at a Scottish university has remained virtually static, new figures show. In 2014/15 just 10.8 per cent of students in Scottish higher education were from the poorest
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Santander bank signs Scottish Business Pledge
SANTANDER bank has become the 200th employer to commit to the Scottish Business Pledge under which firms make a voluntary commitment to follow policies intended to promote fairness and equality, such as paying the living wage. Roseanna Cunningham, Cabinet
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Rory McIlroy bounces back to move into early contention at Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy, the defending champion, had no complaints about an opening four-under 68 in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic after making amends for his mistakes with some characteristic flashes of brilliance.Starting on the back nine at Emirates Golf Club
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Town plans to honour man who saved girl from serial child killer
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to name a street after a man who helped save a policeman's daughter from being murdered by Robert BlackDavid Herkes took down the registration of the serial child killer's van and called police on July 14 1990 after he saw
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Man faces murder charge over 1998 Fraserburgh fire
A man has appeared in court charged with murder over a fatal fire in Fraserburgh almost 18 years ago. Gordon Graham, 43, died in the fire in High Street in the Aberdeenshire town in May 1998. His wife was rescued from a window by firefighters.
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Cameron hails international response on Syria after $11bn pledged
A “day of hope” had dawned, David Cameron insisted, after international leaders responded to his call for a greater response to the Syrian refugee crisis by pledging almost $11 billion or £7bn in humanitarian aid at a London conference.Describing the
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Police appeal for information in case of missing Kirkcaldy woman
Police are appealing for information to help trace a 41-year old woman reported missing from Kirkcaldy. Karen Struthers was last seen at around 10am on February 3 at an address on East Albert Road. Karen is described as white, with a slim build
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Community Payback Order work praised in report
Communities have overwhelmingly praised the work done by offenders undertaking community service - but councils have warned it comes at a cost. The community payback order (CPO) was introduced in 2011 as an alternative to prison. Last year,
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Israeli teenagers get long jail terms for Palestinian youth's murder
An Israeli court has jailed two Jewish youths, one for life and the other for 21 years, for the murder of a Palestinian teenager in Jerusalem, a crime that helped trigger the 2014 Gaza war. The youths - unnamed because of their age - and a man,
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Cameron urges fellow leaders to step up to the plate on Syria and give more humanitarian aid
DAVID Cameron has piled pressure on world leaders to deliver the "greatest possible pledge" of support to alleviate the suffering of Syrian refugees after he announced the UK was doubling its contribution with an additional £1.2 billion in humanitarian
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New year begins with upturn in new car sales
NEW car sales rose year-on-year in January with massive demand from business buyers. Registrations were up two per cent in Scotland compared to January 2015, with a total of 12,778 units sold. It comes after total new car sales for 2015 narrowly
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Former Ferrari boss says Michael Shumacher's health 'not good'
The latest news about the health of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is not good, his former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo has said. The German is still receiving intensive treatment far from the public eye at his home
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Ronny Deila insists he wont quit as Celtic boss
Ronny Deila faced up to increasing pressure by declaring that he "will never quit" as Celtic boss. The Norwegian's tenure is under scrutiny after the 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Wednesday night cut the Hoops' lead over the Dons at the
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RBS calls off sale of Indian banking business
The Royal Bank of Scotland has scrapped a planned sale of its £1.92bn Indian banking business and will look at other others options including winding it down.In a statement on Thursday state-owned RBS said that after examining a number of potential sale
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Business rates cut at Tata Steel sites in bid to find new operator
The Scottish Government is to cut business rates at Tata Steel's two mothballed Scottish plants in a bid to attract a new operator. Ministers announced they would legislate for one year of relief on business rates, starting from April, for the
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Tonight's TV: Keeping Up With The Khans, and Cats V Dogs
KEEPING UP WITH THE KHANS, C4, 9pm“I’m not racist; I’m just jealous.” So says one of the poorer members of Paige Hall in Sheffield, a neighbourhood which was formerly white and working class and then became home to a thriving Asian community. These days
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MPs call for 'pro-rape' blogger Roosh V to be banned from UK
MPs have called for a "new masculine pick-up artist" - who called for the legalisation of rape - to be banned from the UK as a minister blasted him and his group as "absolutely repulsive". A series of events planned by the Return of Kings group
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FMQs sketch: Tax maniacs
FIRST Minister’s Questions was a cracker - substantive, passionate, deafening - a Westminster-style mix of the mature and the immature, high politics and bad behaviour.You knew it was terrific because Tricia Marwick, the Presiding Killjoy, detested it
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£3bn levy on firms 'could hit devolved apprenticeships plans'
Ministers from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have voiced concern to the Government about plans for an apprenticeship levy on companies. Employment and skills ministers from the three countries told the Westminster administration that the
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Quick-witted Police Scotland Facebook response goes viral on social media
A quick-witted response from Renfrewshire's police force to a Facebook comment is going viral, reports Sean Rooney. Our sister title The Gazette reports that hundreds of people have "liked" the comment on Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Police Division's
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Dave King confirms Rangers have given notice to end Sports Direct deals
Dave King has confirmed that Rangers have given notice to Sports Direct to end the controversial retail deals in place with Mike Ashley’s firm. And the Gers chairman has vowed that neither he nor the club will be bullied by the billionaire businessman
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Environmental campaigners deliver manifesto to Holyrood parties
Environmental campaigners have delivered their manifesto to Holyrood's political parties, calling on Scotland to play its part in tackling climate change. Cyclists from Stop Climate Chaos Scotland took to the streets of Edinburgh delivering copies
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Commercial property: New arrival boosts east end of Glasgow
Multi-technical services provider is first tenant at landmark £5m Clyde Gateway development, writes By Bob Serafini More than 140 high quality jobs are heading to Glasgow’s east end, thanks to a major new property deal. SPIE, a leading UK provider
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Dave Renwick
Dave Renwick, who has died aged 62, was a caddy who worked for three champion golfers, who - with the Scot alongside them - sealed five major wins. His relationships with the players whose bags he carried were sometimes rocky, and some of his exploits
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Ryan Giggs to Celtic? Paddy Power makes Manchester United star favourite to be next boss
Bookies Paddy Power has made Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs a favourite to be next Celtic manager. Speculation is rife that current manager Ronny Deila will be replaced after the Parkhead side lost the chance to win the treble this year.
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New cultural festival to highlight Human Rights
A new Scottish arts festival has been launched, called Declaration, which will see leading writers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists appearing alongside human rights campaigners and people working across health and social care.Declaration will
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Tory MP: No 10's behaviour would be 'beneath contempt' if it plays politics over Trident
Downing Street's behaviour would be "beneath contempt" if it is playing politics over Britain's nuclear deterrent, a senior Conservative MP has warned. Julian Lewis, chairman of the Defence Select Committee, questioned why No 10 is delaying a vote
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The Midge: Powers showdown looms, Salmond and God, and Waitrose paper cups – it's war
Hello and welcome to The Midge, your first bite of the day’s politics in Scotland and elsewhere. Today Mundell: Scrap fiscal powers deadline UK and Scots skills ministers in Trade Union Bill showdown Syria aid conference starts
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Capital's marketing chief backs call for 'tourism levy' to fund festivals
THE organisation that promotes Edinburgh to the world has backed a tourism levy to help fund its annual festivals. John Donnelly, chief executive of Marketing Edinburgh, has supported calls for a new charge or tax to help fund culture in the capital
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Anthony Stokes tells Hearts fans to bring the noise for cup derby
ON the list of all things bleedin' obvious, the discovery that Anthony Stokes enjoys a bit of stick from opposition supporters is up there with the revelation that Elvis is dead.The Hibernian striker, on loan at the Easter Road club until the end of the
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Police search for missing 15-year-old Nikita Ryan from Tranent
Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen for five days Teenager Nikita Ryan has been missing since around 10pm on Saturday, January 30, when it is believed she travelled by bus from Tranent to Edinburgh. Described as
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Allied Vehicles reports hike in profits as turnover rises 19 per cent
Specialist motor manufacturer Allied Vehicles saw its pre-tax profits more than double from £1.85 million to £4.03m in the year to April as turnover rose 19 percent from £89 to £106m.According to a Companies House filing, the company based in Glasgow’
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Council leaders roll back on plans for controversial raft of cuts to staff terms and conditions
THE leadership at Scotland's largest council has rolled back on moves which would see low-paid workers lose hundreds of pounds amid pressure from unions and opposition parties.Glasgow City Council's key decision-making body had been expected to approve
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Major Tim to ground control: Happy birthday to my amazing wife
Astronaut Tim Peake has sent a birthday message to his wife from space. He described his wife Rebecca as the “most amazing person I know”, and said she is “an incredible mum to our two boys, I love her to bits”. He sent the message on Chris
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EastEnders' June Brown hints at retirement after three decades playing Dot
EastEnders veteran June Brown has hinted that she might retire from the show next year, when her contract comes to an end. The 88-year-old reportedly signed a £300,000 contract in January that ties her to the show until March 2017, but she said
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Coronation Street bosses defend child cancer storyline after criticism from parents calling it 'a farce'
Coronation Street bosses have defended a storyline revolving around a child’s cancer after accusations that it isn’t realistic enough. In the soap, five-year-old Hope Stape has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, which develops from nerve cells
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You need to see George Clooney rapping and Hugh Laurie dancing on Jimmy Kimmel's show
George Clooney and Hugh Laurie’s appearance in a very funny Jimmy Kimmel Live! skit delighted the studio audience for the popular late night US TV show. The heavyweight A-listers proved they were game for a laugh when they lampooned the medical
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Three generations of culinary family to open new Scottish restaurant
Cate DevineIT will be a real family affair as three generations of a famous culinary dynasty come together for the first time to open two new restaurants in Scotland.Emily Roux, 24, is joining her father Michel Jnr and grandfather Albert Roux in the new
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Ricky Gervais had wanted David Bowie to record his song about Slough for Life On The Road
Ricky Gervais had asked David Bowie to record a version of the Space Oddity-inspired song he had written about Slough before the rock star’s death in January. The 54-year-old had written the ode to the Berkshire town where sitcom The Office was
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Sylvester Stallone takes a trip down memory lane with behind-the-scenes Rocky photos
It looks like Sylvester Stallone’s second Oscar nomination has made him rather nostalgic. Sly was first nominated for an Academy Award in 1977 for his leading role in Rocky, and scored his second nod this year for resuming the same role in Creed
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The stars of Zoolander 2 will strut the red carpet as they arrive in London for a 'fashionable screening
Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell will strut their stuff on the red carpet as they arrive for a “fashionable screening” of Zoolander No. 2 in London’s Leicester Square tonight. They will be joined by new co-stars Penelope Cruz and Kristen
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Investigator steps up probe into murder of Scot in Spain
A top investigator has released an artist's impression of a man seen in the vicinity of the murder of a Scottish man as his family mark what would have been his 30th birthday this week. Quantity surveyor Craig Mallon, originally from Lanarkshire
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Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen spoof Independence Day in Super Bowl advert
Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen are forming a fake political party and they are using the Super Bowl to kick off their campaign. The funny duo appear in a spoof political advert for the Bud Light party that will air during the Super Bowl on Sunday.
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Sir Elton John: 'My children and my husband are the most joyous things in my life'
Father-of-two Sir Elton John says he “never expected to find fatherhood so joyous”. The singer-songwriter and his husband David Furnish have sons Zachary, five, and Elijah, three, who were born to a surrogate mother. Sir Elton said: “I have
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'Masked gunmen' on run after drinks company boss shot dead in robbery bid
Two murder suspects remain on the run after a company boss was shot dead during an attempted armed robbery in which his business was specifically targeted. Akhtar Javeed was found fatally wounded in the street following the shooting at Direct Source
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Transgender patients subject to NHS discrimination, MSPs hear
Transgender people in Scotland still face discrimination and delays in the health service, MSPs have been told. Holyrood's Equal Opportunities Committee heard evidence transgender people were sometimes refused NHS care on the basis they are "too
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North Sea oil production 'could end within years if emergency measures not taken'
North Sea oil production could end within years, with the loss of thousands of jobs, unless emergency measures are taken to boost the industry, it is being warned. Unite said the downturn in the sector, with firms reporting heavy losses, is leading
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Bank holds rates, slashes growth forecast amid 'unforgiving' conditions
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said the UK was being buffeted by "unforgiving" conditions in the global economy as latest forecasts slashed Britain's growth outlook. Mr Carney admitted UK economic growth was weaker than the Bank forecast
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Donald Trump's plane makes emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble
Donald Trump's plane was diverted to Nashville International Airport after the control tower received a report that the aircraft was experiencing engine trouble. News outlets report that the Republican presidential candidate made a brief stop in
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Paris attack leader 'said he entered France in group of 90 extremists'
The woman who tipped police to the Islamic State commander of the November 13 attacks in Paris says he told her he entered the Paris region among a multinational group of 90 extremists still scattered in the area. In an interview with French TV
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Walk this way: badgers lured by peanut butter in bid to save trees
A generous helping of peanut butter is being used to guide badgers through special gates in a fence surrounding a new woodland of 50,000 native trees planted in 100 acres near Edinburgh. The animals can be stubborn creatures and tend to follow
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Man charged with murdering Duncan Banks in Dunfermline
A man has appeared in court charged with the the murder of Duncan Banks in Dunfermline more than four months ago. The body of the 39-year-old was found at a property in the Fife town's Skye Road in September. The family of Mr Banks made an
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Six football fans arrested during Aberdeen v Celtic match
SIX football fans were arrested during Aberdeen's 2-1 win over Celtic last night. Police confirmed six individuals had been held by officers at Pittodrie in connection with a range of alleged offences. One supporter was arrested in connection
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Ambitious £1bn plan to transform Glasgow University takes step forward
AN ambitious £1billion plan to transform one of Scotland's oldest universities has taken a step forward. The new campus at the University of Glasgow on the site of the former Western Infirmary will create thousands of jobs. Glasgow University
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Barclay back in Scotland team to play England
JOHN Barclay is back in the Scotland team for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup match against England after missing out on both the Rugby World Cup and the last three RBS Six Nations Championship campaigns. The 29-year-old will play in the No 6 jersey instead
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Scottish caddie Dave Renwick loses his battle with cancer
Dave Renwick, one of Scotland’s best known and successful caddies, has died at the age of 62 after losing his battle with cancer. The East Calder man, who served an apprenticeship as an electrician and worked on the oil rigs of the north east and
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Friends actor unveiled as new Top Gear host
Friends actor Matt LeBlanc is to join Chris Evans as a presenter on the new series of Top Gear. Evans confirmed the news as he tweeted a picture of himself, LeBlanc and The Stig. The revamped version of the BBC show is due to air in May.
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Eddi Reader: son 'fears' wearing Yes t-shirt after indy 'racist' slur
Eddi Reader has claimed that her son was told independence supporters were 'racist' by a taxi driver after he got into his cab wearing a Yes t-shirt. The Scots singer said her son was told by the taxi driver that 'Yes Scots were racist' when he
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Poll: SNP retain huge lead as Scots set to record landslide in favour of EU membership
THE SNP remains on course to win a landslide at May's Holyrood election, as a new poll also revealed strong support for remaining in the EU north of the border. A TNS survey found that despite a series of UK-wide polls indicating a tight race over
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Top al Qaeda commander killed in Yemen drone strikes - residents
A suspected US drone strike has killed a top Islamist militant commander in southern Yemen who had run al Qaeda's combat operations and had a $5 million US bounty on his head.In nine months of civil war and a Gulf military intervention in Yemen, the US
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Elderly Western bridge players at Thai resort raided by police
Dozens of mostly elderly bridge playing Westerners have found themselves the surprise targets of a vice crackdown under Thailand's military government.The bridge players, mostly British but also from Scandinavia, the Netherlands and elsewhere, were busted
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Can you help catch the Rottweiler on the run? Archie is injured and frightened
An appeal has been made to Glasgow's animal lovers to help bring an injured and frightened dog to safety. Several sightings have been of the male Rottweiler named Archie since he went missing two months ago but unfortunately no-one has been able
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Manipulate review: Birdheart at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
ManipulateBirdheartTraverse Theatre, EdinburghNeil CooperFour starsON a table-top size desert landscape, a solitary egg sits in the spotlight as the sound of the tide ebbs and flows around it. By the end of Julian Crouch and Saskia Lane's thirty-five
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No charges in care home death
PROSECUTORS have said that a man who assaulted a fellow dementia sufferer minutes before his death will not be charged.The Crown Office has confirmed it will not be taking action over the death of 91-year-old John Taylor last year at a care home near
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Councils reject carers' pleas for national support standards
CARERS who look after disabled, sick friends or relatives will be dependent on a postcode lottery of support under new laws meant to give them greater protection, according to campaigners. The proposed legislation will make local authorities legally
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Spotted: HGV driver could not wait to go on the Forth Road Bridge despite not being allowed to
Transport Minister Derek Mackay announced today that the full reopening of the Forth Road Bridge has been delayed by up to month - just as a HGV lorry was spotted crossing it. The ironic snap taken this morning by our photographer Gordon Terris
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Five things Gary Neville must do to save his job at Valencia
Gary Neville's difficult start to life as Valencia manager took a severe turn for the worse on Wednesday night when his side were hammered 7-0 at Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. Los Che had gone eight games without a win in the Primera Division
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Bickering MSPs told to take 'a long hard look at themselves' by Presiding Officer
MSPS have been told to have a long hard look at themselves and their behaviour by the Parliament’s Presiding Officer. Tricia Marwick said politicians’ behaviour during First Minister’s Questions was “unacceptable” and warned them they could be
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Man slashed in face and stabbed in buttocks during street attack in Glasgow
A man has been slashed in the face and stabbed in the buttocks during an attack in Glasgow. The attacker is believed to have plunged a knife into the 26-year-old's backside when an argument broke out close to the 'Four Corners' in Union Street.
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IoD moves to Charlotte Square
The Institute of Directors and Lomond Capital have signed leases for office accommodation in Edinburgh’s prestigious Charlotte Square.Both organisations will move into converted townhouses which form part of a collection of 21 Georgian properties owned
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House prices 'reach record £212,000 average'
House prices surged to a record high of more than £212,000 on average in January, Halifax has reported. A 9.7% annual increase in the typical value of a UK home took the average price to £212,430. Halifax said a mismatch between demand and
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Forth Road Bridge will re-open to "limited number" of HGVS from tonight
HUNDREDS of lorries will be allowed to cross the Forth Road Bridge from tonight as part of a phased re-opening of the link to heavy goods vehicles. Depending on the weather conditions, around 600 HGVS a night will be able to use the northbound
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Charity Commission probes E.ON 'payments' to Age UK
The Charity Commission is looking at "any action that might be necessary" following claims that Age UK has been promoting expensive energy tariffs to the elderly in exchange for cash. The Sun newspaper claims E.ON has paid out £6 million a year
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Pro-rape pick-up artist cancels Scottish events over safety fears for supporters
A pro-rape blogger has cancelled two planned events in Scotland after claiming 'he can no longer guarantee the safety or privacy of the men who want to attend'. Daryush Valizadeh, also known as Roosh V, posted a statement on his website to confirm
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Minister's Love Your Library photo-op 'beyond irony' amid warnings SNP cuts risk their future
ANGELA Constance has been accused of hypocrisy after launching a campaign to promote libraries as it emerged the SNP is cutting a vital fund designed to support them. The Education Secretary yesterday posed for photographers alongside singer Michelle
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Scottish osprey spotted on a beach in Africa
AN osprey born on a Scottish wildlife reserve three years ago has been spotted alive and well on a beach in Africa. The bird of prey, known as Blue YD, was photographed by conservationists on the beachfront at Lompoul sur Mer in western Senegal
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UN legal group: Julian Assange 'being unlawfully detained'
A United Nations working group is believed to have decided that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being unlawfully detained. Mr Assange has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London for more than three years and has been granted political
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What is the zika virus?
It's a virus that has led to the World Health Organisation declaring an international emergency and the UK introducing bans on travellers making blood donations but what is zika? The virus first came to global attention earlier this year after
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Lord Lucan hired hitman to kill his wife, says son of murdered nanny
Lord Lucan hired a hitman to kill his wife but the assassin murdered their nanny instead, according to her son. The Earl, who disappeared after nanny Sandra Rivett was found murdered at his home in London on November 7 1974, was used to having
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New arts festival in Glasgow will celebrate health and human rights
A NEW festival has been announced in Glasgow celebrating human rights and the right to health.Leading writers, filmakers, musicials and visual artists will appear alongside human rights campaigners for next month's Declaration event.Programme highlights
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Donors 'banned from giving blood' over zika virus fears
People in Scotland who have travelled to countries affected by the Zika outbreak will be banned from giving blood for 28 days from tomorrow. It comes after NHS Blood and Transplant said that "safety of the blood supply is paramount" and a similar
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Donald Trump 'nominated for Nobel Peace Prize'
Donald Trump has reportedly been nominated for the Noble Peace prize. The Independent has reported that the US presidential hopeful has been named on a list of nominees for the prize alongside Pope Francis and an Isis rape survivor. Kristian
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Donations flood in for tragic Scot killed in Thailand
FAMILY and friends of a man who was tragically killed in Thailand have raised more than £9,000 to help bring him home. Gareth Crowe, from Linwood in Renfrewshire, died earlier this week when he was gored by an elephant during a trek on Koh Samui. The
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Smoking bans cut damage such as heart disease to passive smokers, says research
Smoking bans reduce the number of people affected by passive smoking - with a drop in heart disease and heart attacks, research suggests. A new review by experts from the Cochrane network found laws to ban smoking in public places do cut harm caused
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Cancer death rates fall by 10% but number of cases continues to rise
Cancer death rates in the UK have fallen by almost 10% in the last decade, although the number of cases is still going up, new figures show. Analysis by Cancer Research UK found that 284 out of every 100,000 people in the UK died from cancer in
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Cameron steps up EU reform talks as Brexit campaign struggles
David Cameron will step up efforts to finalise the details of his EU reform package amid signs Brexit campaigners are struggling to find a "big beast" to lead them. The Prime Minister will meet key players in the process, including the presidents
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Man found dead in Glasgow street named by police
A man found dead in a Glasgow street has been named by police. William Gibb, 47, was injured in Elizabeth Street in Govan at about 12.20am on Tuesday. Paramedics attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed
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Thousands call for an end to Scottish beaver cull
MORE than 30,000 people have called for wild beavers to be given legal protection by ministers after more than 20 were shot by landowners and farmers. Thousands have signed a petition backing moves to close a legal loophole and safeguard the aquatic
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Glasgow Mosque conservative: "You have to change for Islam. Islam does not change for you"
Reformers at Glasgow Central Mosque have resigned. They are, they say, facing threats and intimidation. Police are investigating. Solicitor Aamer Anwar has called it a "dark day" for Scottish Islam as liberals lose ground to conservatives at Scotland's
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On the move and in the news: Manchester United 'behind £144m bid' for Neymar
Here's all the latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online. Neymar could be on the move after the Barcelona forward's father told a Spanish court his son is the subject of a £144.4million bid from an unnamed club, putting Europe's
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Gary Neville: I will not resign after Valencia humiliation at Barcelona
Gary Neville had to fend off questions about his Valencia future after his side slipped to a humiliating 7-0 defeat in the first leg of the Copa del Rey against Barcelona and insisted he will not resign. Luis Suarez scored four and Lionel Messi
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Fears for Scottish jobs as Shell's annual profits crash 80%
Royal Dutch Shell has announced its annual profits have fallen by 80%, prompting fears of job losses at the company. The blue chip giant saw full-year earnings tumble to 3.8 billion US dollars (£2.6 billion) in 2015 from 19 billion US dollars (
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Callum Booth triggers one-year Partick Thistle contract extension
Partick Thistle defender Callum Booth has triggered a one-year contract extension clause after playing 25 games for the Jags this season.The left-back reached the milestone by playing in Tuesday night's win over Motherwell at Firhill.Booth has been a
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Pro-rape pick up artist calls Glasgow "convict resettlement zone" after receiving countless threats over George Square event
A pro-rape blogger staging an event in Glasgow has received more threats from city residents than 'anywhere else combined', he claims. RooshV also suggested the city was a "convict resettlement zone" on social media. The pro-rape pick-up artist
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Ronny Deila pleads for calm but will he become the first Celtic manager going for a Double to be sacked?
RONNY DEILA faces the very real prospect of becoming the first Celtic manager to be sacked when top of the league after Aberdeen’s deserved win at Pittodrie ensured there would be a title race for the Ladbrokes Premiership with 14 games remaining.
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Camley's Cartoon on Thursday, February 4
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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Kicking Off: Church strengthens Dons belief, Gers grinding towards title, Warriors sign another wannabe Scot
Welcome to Kicking Off, the quick way to get across the day’s sports agenda in Scotland Today Deadline day signing Church marks Dons debut with winner against Celtic
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Bert McFall
AthleteBorn: December 5, 1932;Died: January 4, 2016BERT McFall, who has died aged 83, was a popular and respected figure in Scotland’s athletics community for whom running was not so much a sport as a way of life. He had a deep and enduring passion for
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Herald View: Time to make a decision on the future of the beaver in Scotland
THE Scottish Government is still to rule on whether beavers have a future in Scotland, but the pressure to make the decision soon is growing. Almost 30,000 people have signed a petition calling for the animals to be protected after it emerged at least
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Leave me alone you clown
LEARNED this week that a fear of clowns is known as coulrophobia - and the young lad on the right looks as though he is a prime candidate for it. This is the Kelvin Hall Circus in December 1955 and ask any Glaswegian who attended what their memory of
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Mid-sized firms fail to do enough to retain talent
Fewer than a third of mid-sized companies have a structured approach to retaining valued staff, according to new research from KPMG. In a study of 223 leaders of mid-sized companies only 29 per cent of businesses described their approach to talent
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Checklist: 10 things to do across Scotland this weekend
1 Electric Glen Rouken Glen, Giffnock, from Thu Back to entice visitors out into the natural beauty of Rouken Glen Park after a year’s break is East Renfrewshire Council’s interactive after-dark trail walk. With stunning illuminated views and
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New book reviews
This week's bookcase includes reviews of My Name Is Lucy Barton by Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout and Hollie McNish's honest poetry and memoir about motherhood, Nobody Told MeMy Name Is Lucy BartonElizabeth Strout Exploring the complicated nature
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Mundell: time to scrap fiscal powers deadline
DAVID Mundell wants to scrap the February 12 deadline for concluding talks to deliver more powers to the Scottish Parliament. A senior Whitehall source branded Nicola Sturgeon’s desire to reach agreement by Valentine’s Day “a red herring” while
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Alison Rowat film reviews: Point Break; Rams
Point Break (12A) two stars Dir: Ericson Core With: Édgar Ramírez, Luke Bracey WATCHING this reboot of the 1991 Keanu Reeves/Patrick Swayze surfer thriller, one is left asking, “What is the point of Point Break take two?” That depends
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A triumph for the feel-good factor
Trumbo (15)four starsDir: Jay RoachWith: Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren, Diane LaneRuntime: 124 minutesBRYAN Cranston doesn’t half scrub up well. For those who can only think of him as Breaking Bad’s Walter White, standing in the desert in white Y-fronts
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Michelle Mone tightens secrecy around business empire
MICHELLE Mone has cloaked her business empire in secrecy by ending the need for her companies to file public accounts.The Glasgow-born entrepreneur changed the status of MGM Media from a limited to an unlimited company last month, shortly before its deadline
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Agenda: Who is looking out for our growing army of carers?
By Susan LowesToday, The Carers (Scotland) Bill will be concluded in Scottish Parliament. This is a real opportunity to make sure that all carers in Scotland have access to the care and support they need when they need it. The Bill will change the definition
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Tree theory comes a cropper
BOB Downie uses some creative accounting in putting forward his case for the better fixing of carbon over time of a field of trees in contrast to a field of crops (Letters, February 3).Conceding, as he does, that a field of either fixes a similar amount
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Letters: The SNP wants power but not any fiscal accountability
THE SNP appears to be running scared about reaching a settlement for the new fiscal framework under discussion with the UK Government (“Murray urges governments to concentrate their efforts on securing deal over fiscal framework”, The Herald, February
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The Diary: What the Scots footballer had to do in the dressing room, and what the check-out girl told the Lanarkshire pensioner
WE somehow began tackling the stories of legendary referee "Tiny" Wharton, and an Edinburgh reader recalls the Hearts winger Johnny Hamilton in the sixties who, like a number of players at that time, had false teeth, which he left in the dressing
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Glasgow scraps free parking for electric cars - as hybrid owners accused of 'abusing' charging bays
ELECTRIC car owners will no longer be allowed to park for free in council charging bays after Glasgow transport chiefs said some drivers were hogging the spaces. The city currently has 65 electric vehicle charging points with another 14 in the pipeline
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Poem of the Day: Sonnet: Elegy for Orpheus
THERE is an elegiac feeling about many of the poems in Walter Perrie’s new pamphlet Vigils (Fras Publications, £5) but also reflectiveness, lyricism, and affirmation of the power of love. Here is a sample of his writing.SONNET: ELEGY FOR ORPHEUSThe Earth
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John Goodman on shyness, fame and Hollywood blacklisting in his new film Trumbo
By Keeley BolgerThis isn't the John Goodman I'm expecting. Warm and polite, he greets me with an apology for starting the interview late, as he was having a cigarette.He needn't have worried - we're talking a couple of minutes tops - but his apology has
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A clue about our Hamish
I NOTE the letter from Dr Hamish Maclaren (January 6), in which he expresses relief that I have parted ways with Hamish, a scoundrel appearing regularly in my puzzles. Unfortunately, the respite was short-lived and Hamish has been back with his unscrupulous
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A spectacle to behold
Point Break (12A)two starsDir: Ericson CoreWith: Édgar Ramírez, Luke BraceyWATCHING this reboot of the 1991 Keanu Reeves/Patrick Swayze surfer thriller, one is left asking, “What is the point of Point Break take two?” That depends on what you are after.If
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Should Scotland offer face transplants? This decision should be about the patients - not about patient numbers.
AS a health journalist I am one of the worst people in the world to decide if face transplants should be carried out in Scotland.However much I try to have high ethical standards, part of me will always think it would be great to write about this incredible
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Cameron comes under pressure from all sides over EU deal
David Cameron has come under increasing pressure from Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson over his plans to keep the UK in the European Union.The London mayor became the most high-profile Tory critic of the proposed new deal on Europe, saying that the Prime
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Iain Macwhirter: A penny for Scotland? The wrong tax and the wrong time to raise it
The Scottish Labour leader, Kezia Dugdale, is to be congratulated for putting her money where her mouth is and calling for an increase in taxation in Scotland to raise half a billion pounds for public services. This is heroic stuff. It is a long time
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'Scandalous breach of trust' claims as university comes under further fire in student financial information row
Edinburgh University has come in for further criticism after it emerged it was forced to scrap a plan calling on tutors to leak private information about students who told them about debt problems.One academic source described the aborted plan as a "
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Highest ever number of Scots apply to university
RECORD numbers of applications have been received by Scottish universities, new figures show.The number of Scots applying to university by January was 44,740, after a rise of more than 300 applications.Figures from admissions service Ucas also show a
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Glasgow and Edinburgh offices in strong demand as interest in Aberdeen wanes
INVESTMENT in Scottish commercial property fell around 40 per cent last year in spite of booming demand for offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. CoStar Group, the commercial property information firm, found investment in the sector in Scotland fell to £2.2bn
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Take BT into public hands
YOU report that BT has issued an apology after broadband problems (“BT sorry for temporary Issues”, The Herald, February 3). What price an apology?Last June a BT team laying a fibre optic cable from Ballinluig to Aberfeldy cut my phone line. It took two
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Test drivers every 10 years
I FULL support the proposition resulting from the Institute of Advanced Motorists poll that drivers over 70 years of age should re-sit a driving test every five years (“Call to make older drivers resit their test every five years”, The Herald, February
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Governance bill risks diminishing the reputation of the ancient Scottish universities
THE concerns of the President of the SRC of the University of Glasgow, Liam King (“Student president savages ‘botched’ new bill”, The Herald, February 3) about the Scottish Government's Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill are well founded.The
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Rural areas have many reasons to be grateful to the EU
EVERYONE knows that the European Union is far from perfect. It has numerous detractors yet does provide cash for rural areas that would otherwise receive minimum help from central government. There are many new roads in the Highlands that it has funded
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Camping by-laws have protected communities and enhanced visitor enjoyment
I SYMPATHISE with Cameron McNeish's concerns (“Ban on camping has tainted Loch Lomond”, The Herald, February 1) regarding the proposed new by-laws banning wild camping on the shores of Loch Lomond and other parts of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National
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Clydesdale Bank chief bills flotation a success saying: “Our agenda is growth.”
CLYDESDALE Bank chief executive David Duffy has said he was pleased with the cut price flotation of the lender which he reckons can prosper as an independent despite being deemed a drag on growth by its Australian former owner.Speaking after Clydesdale
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John McLellan: The Six Nations? Ramadram-a-ding-dong
Last year I had a rather hefty operation to repair a heart valve defect, as in chest sawn open, full heart-lung machine hook-up, intensive care afterwards hefty. This week I had my six-month check-up and the consultant delivered some unwelcome news: “
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Arts News: Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail; Battle of the Sexes in Kirkcaldy
Fèis Rois is now accepting applications from young musicians to take part in its Ceilidh Trail from July 11 to August 13. The Ceilidh Trail is a paid summer job and a professional development opportunity for young people aged 16 to 25 who are considering
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DVD reviews:One & Two (12A); Gemma Bovery (15); Life (15)
One & Two (12A)Metrodome, 11.99This Southern Gothic-tinged debut feature from cinematographer-turned-director Andrew Droz Palermo received a limited theatrical release last month and now comes fresh to DVD, though with a modicum of critical weight behind
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Call for interest rate transparency in SME lending
Growth Street, which provides finance to small businesses, has called for more transparency in the marketing of financial products to the SME sector.It says that unlike in consumer lending, there is no requirement to advertise an annual percentage rate
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"People don’t seem to want to approach an angry-looking sun" - Partick Thistle's mascot tries to sell The Big Issue
IT isn't every day you have the chance to buy the Big Issue from a big, yellow, mono-browed, spiky-headed character. But on Sauchiehall Street yesterday, Kingsley, Partick Thistle’s mascot, was among the guest vendors taking part in the annual International
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A new Nicola enters the vital debate on housing
Nearly 40,000 extra jobs could be generated by the end of the next Scottish Parliament if home building increased at 10 per cent a year, say the housebuilders.Their new voice is Nicola Barclay, who took over this week as chief executive of Homes for Scotland
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UK deflationary pressures weigh on Scottish retailers
THE value of Scottish retail sales fell in the fourth quarter, as shop-price deflation more than offset a rise in volumes, official figures have shown. Scottish retail sales fell by 0.3 per cent quarter-on-quarter in value terms in the final three
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Lochhead welcomes Starbucks supply deal
GRAHAM’s The Family Dairy has signed a deal to become the exclusive supplier of milk to US coffee shop chain Starbucks in Scotland. The dairy company, which is based in Bridge of Allan near Stirling, will supply all of Starbucks’ 68 Scottish stores
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Speyside plans growth after £2.3m funding deal
SPEYSIDE Distillers Company is targeting further expansion in the UK and overseas after securing a £2.3 million funding package from Clydesdale Bank. The Glasgow-based company, which produces single malts from its Speyside Distillery near Kingussie
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£2m bonus for hotels chief after strong growth
ANGELA Vickers, the chief executive of Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels, is in line for an after-tax bonus of around £2 million after the group’s valuation more than tripled to £200m under her leadership. The company, which operates nine four star hotels
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Facebook gets taxpayers' money - to encourage us to vote
FACEBOOK has received thousands of pounds of public money from the elections watchdog, despite controversy over the technology giant’s UK tax bill. The Electoral Commission paid the social media firm for campaigns designed to get young people to vote.
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Britain to give £1.2bn more in aid to Syria as Cameron ups pressure on other countries to follow suit
UK aid to Syria is to increase by at least £1.2 billion, more than doubling to £2.3bn the country’s current contribution to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.David Cameron's announcement comes as heads of government and other senior officials from
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The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line liked an email from Philip Rodney, chairman of Burness Paull, flagging a new short animated film to promote the Scottish law firm on its website. He declares: “While we're not about to threaten Pixar, we have produced a short animated
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Arts and Business winners unveiled at ceremony in Edinburgh
A series of collaborations between business and the arts have been celebrated at an annual awards ceremony.Caledonian MacBrayne, the ferry service provider, the president of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Virgin Trains and YDance were among the winners
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Applications open for floodbank repair grant scheme
Farmers affected by recent floods can now apply for a grant to help repair man-made floodbanks on farms.The Agricultural Floodbank Repair Grant Scheme was announced by the First Minister earlier this year with £1m being set aside for affected farms in
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Scots venture capitalist joins venture philanthropy firm
INSPIRING Scotland, the Scottish venture philanthropy firm, has appointed veteran venture capitalist Gary Le Sueur to its board of directors.The Scot, who co-founded Glasgow-based venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners in 2005, will donate his
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The two governments need to keep talking on the fiscal framework
WHEN Nicola Sturgeon emerged from her most recent meeting with David Cameron, she raised hopes that a deal over Holyrood's new powers was within reach."We’re looking for a Valentine’s Day deal," she declared.It certainly had a ring to it. There
