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Hamilton 1 Aberdeen 0: Pancake Day parade as Accies leapfrog Motherwell
ABERDEEN battered Hamilton for much of this Shrove Tuesday showdown but few Accies fans were giving a toss about that last night as the two Lanarkshire sides flipped places in the Premiership table. This fine win, courtesy of an early Michael Devlin
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Erik Sviatchenko on turning down Leicester, getting his Celtic place back and going unbeaten
IF things had turned out differently at the start of this year, Erik Sviatchenko could have been among those players who seemingly pushed for the shock recent sacking of Claudio Ranieri. The now former Leicester City manager had expressed an interest
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Backing of the board helps Archibald and Hartley through tough times
Hanging one’s jacket on a shoogly peg is an occupational hazard for a football manager. Either that or the clubs themselves have to employ better handymen to hammer up the fixtures and fittings. Mark McGhee’s metaphorical jaicket plummeted when he was
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Stewart Fisher: Beware the dead cat bounce. Changing managers in February is a risky strategy which can backfire badly
FEBRUARY is both the best of times and the worst of times to be a football manager. While it is the time of year when the phones of unemployed members of this profession start ringing, it is also a period where a strange kind of madness can take hold
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Rangers need a midfielder who can put in a tackle and win the ball - just like Neil Lennon used to do
THE answer to one of Rangers’ many problems has been staring us all in the face and yet everyone has somehow missed it up until now. Who is the man to add some much needed steel into a team which has been bullied, battered and beaten by just about
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One heading session can significantly impair a footballer's brain function and memory - more research is needed
THE co-author of a University of Stirling study which found that a footballer’s brain function and memory were significantly impaired after just a single heading session has added her voice to the growing calls for more research in the area. Questions
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Strauss brings 'project players' to the fore after admitting to using Scotland experience to propel his own career
THE argument about the so-called "project players" – foreigners who use the three-year residency rule to qualify for a country that they have no strong ties to – threatens to blow up again after Josh Strauss, the South African No.8 who has won
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Sam Hidalgo-Clyne desperate to get back in the thick of it for club and country
SAM Hidalgo-Clyne knows only too well how precarious life at the top of elite sport can be. Eighteen months ago, the 23-year-old was being widely touted as one of the most exciting prospects in Scottish rugby – a scrum-half with the pace and courage
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Derek Ferguson: Rangers are an average and weak team - but don't blame the players for that
DEREK FERGUSON, the former Rangers player, last night described the current team as average and weak as he blamed Dave King and Mark Warburton for the club’s problems. Now a respected pundit, Ferguson also admitted to being confused as to why Graeme
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Hamilton 1 Aberdeen 0: Early goal lifts Hamilton three places off the bottom
Michael Devlin's early goal hauled Hamilton three places off the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership after they withstood an onslaught against Aberdeen. Devlin volleyed home from a ninth-minute set-piece and Accies survived some sustained and intense
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Organ donation opt-out system urged after survey reveals public support
Opposition parties have called on the Scottish Government to bring forward legislation for an organ donation opt-out system after a survey by the British Medical Association (BMA) showed the move has public support. Two-thirds of people across
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European markets muted ahead of Trump's speech to Congress
EUROPEAN markets were muted on Tuesday as investors paused for clearer details on Donald Trump's economic plans ahead of the US president's first speech to a joint session of Congress.The FTSE 100 inched higher by 0.1 per cent or 10.44 points
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Separate EU deal for Scotland 'would damage economy'
A separate Scottish deal on EU membership would result in the fracturing of the UK domestic market, with "significant detriment" to the economy north of the border, according to an advisory group set up by the Scottish Conservatives. Its report
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Aamer Anwar to run for Glasgow University rector position
HUMAN rights lawyer and anti-racism campaigner Aamer Anwar has been nominated for the position of Rector of Glasgow University. The former Glasgow University student was put forward by a group of students who say he will be a "strong voice" on
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Leigh Halfpenny admits he made a mistake not to take penalty chance against Scotland
LEIGH Halfpenny has owned up to the "mistake" of turning down a penalty attempt in Wales' RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland, according to kicking coach Neil Jenkins.Halfpenny – who has scored 594 points for Wales – rejected the chance of
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French police officer accidentally fires weapon during Hollande speech
A police sharpshooter has accidentally fired his weapon during a speech by President Francois Hollande and two people were slightly injured, the top official of France's Charente region said. Pierre N'Gahane said the incident occurred while Mr
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New Look for former HMV store
FASHION retailer New Look is to open its first standalone menswear store in Scotland at the former HMV store in Glasgow's Buchanan Street.The building, once the music chain’s flagship store in Scotland, has been standing empty since it closed in May
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Virgin Money to look at rival Co-operative Bank assets
CHALLENGER bank Virgin Money has said it would look at potentially snapping up parts of troubled rival Co-operative Bank as it revealed annual profits leapt by a third.Jayne-Anne Gadhia, chief executive of Virgin Money, said the Co-op Bank sale was a
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Benedict Cumberbatch to star as playboy in TV adaptation of Melrose novels
Benedict Cumberbatch will play an aristocratic playboy in a new five-part TV series written by One Day author David Nicholls. The Sherlock star will also executive-produce Melrose, based on Edward St Aubyn’s series of semi-autobiographical Patrick
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Scots student who linked racism with nationalism quits Twitter over safety fears
A woman who linked racism with Scottish nationalism has quit Twitter amid fears for her safety.Claire Heuchan, a black Scottish PhD student who wrote a supportive article after the London mayor Sadiq Khan's race row comments, believes critics were
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Russia sticks with minimum pricing
Russia looks set to hike the minimum price of vodka despite widespread concern about growing consumption of moonshine and fake spirits. Senior Kremlin officials have said they are mulling a rise in the floor price for a half-bottle of vodka to
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Patients in Scotland face record waits for treatment, tests and consultations
PATIENTS in Scotland are waiting longer than ever for treatment, diagnostic tests and outpatient appointments, as a doctor's leader warned that the country must face up to a choice between increased investment or a "more limited" health
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Scotland and UK now stand at a Brexit 'crossroads', warns Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland is standing at a Brexit "crossroads" with a second independence referendum potentially offering "the only way" for its voice to be heard, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister used a speech in Edinburgh to argue that Scotland faced
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Child abuse compensation payouts could total £200m, MSPS told
The cost of providing compensation to child abuse survivors could reach at least £200 million in Scotland, MSPs have been told. Holyrood's Justice Committee heard the estimate stemmed from projections based on a compensation system for abuse victims
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Landmark court building for Highland capital
Planning permission has been given for a new £23m Inverness Justice Centre, which will finally allow Inverness Castle to be relieved of its role of hosting the sheriff court.It will allow the red sandstone structure above the River Ness to be transformed
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Enterprise budget questioned as ministers urged to act to boost exports
Scotland could struggle to meet export targets as a result of "significant cuts" to the enterprise budget, the Scottish Conservatives have warned. The party has urged the Scottish Government to do more to help boost exports from businesses in the
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Inverness midfielder Liam Polworth thinks Celtic are long due an off-day
Inverness are the only team to have taken points off Celtic this season, and midfielder Liam Polworth is hoping they can go one better than September's 2-2 draw when the teams meet again in the Highlands on Wednesday. Brendan Rodgers' runaway leaders
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Andraz Struna admits Hearts are feeling the strain after latest setback
Hearts defender Andraz Struna admits the Jambos are feeling the strain after their latest nightmare result. But the Slovenia international insists the Gorgie dressing room remains united despite the setbacks piling up. Ian Cathro's side have
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News rail station for Inverness Station finally on track
A long-awaited new rail station at Inverness Airport, to herald multi-million pound investment in an area of the Highlands earmarked for crucial development, has finally been given the green light.But the £5m project was almost derailed at Highland Council
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New date set for Hibernian's postponed Championship meeting with Greenock Morton
THE postponed Ladbrokes Championship fixture between Hibernian and Greenock Morton will take place on Wednesday March 29, the SPFL has confirmed. The clash at Easter Road was originally scheduled to take place this weekend, but has had to be moved
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MSPs warned of 'barrier' created by time limit on child abuse damages claims
A time limit on people who were abused as children seeking damages in court represents a "real barrier" to access to civil justice, MSPs have been told. Holyrood's Justice Committee heard the current situation can also contribute to survivors'
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Derek Ferguson believes Rangers board must step up to the mark in manager search
Former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson has told Ibrox chairman Dave King he owes it to the club's supporters to get their next managerial call right. The BBC Scotland pundit savaged King's handling of Mark Warburton's Light Blues exit. And
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Business community backs separate immigration policy for Scotland
A different EU immigration policy for Scotland would not result in a hard border with the rest of the UK, the chief executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce has said. Liz Cameron said the business community is pressing the case for a separate
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Has Ryan Gosling's Oscar cool put him in the running to play James Bond?
La La Land star Ryan Gosling may have missed out on an Oscar but his composure amidst the chaos that surrounded the best picture winner has catapulted him into the running to be named the next James Bond. Ryan could be seen chuckling on stage as
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Sir Philip Green pays £363m BHS pension schemes settlement
Sir Philip Green has paid £363 million to settle the pension schemes of collapsed retailer BHS. The billionaire tycoon said the amount, significantly less than the £571 million deficit the firm was left with when it went bust in April last year
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Third place would mean a successful season for Rangers, says Clint Hill
Rangers defender Clint Hill claims a third-place finish would represent a successful season. The Light Blues have fallen behind Aberdeen in the race for second spot in recent weeks after a run of one victory in seven Ladbrokes Premiership matches
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Court hearings could be conducted online under plans for major shake-up
Plans to bring Scottish courts "right into the 21st century" through better use of technology could see some hearings conducted online and fewer witnesses required to appear. Proposals from the Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) would
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Scots chef Tony Singh flips pancakes on the HMS Queen Elizabeth
HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH’s Ship’s Company were visited by renowned Scottish chef, Tony Singh MBE, who cooked up a storm to mark the annual baking bonanza of Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the last day of feasting before
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Tunisia victims' families to sue tour operator after coroner rules all 30 were unlawfully killed
Grieving relatives of some of the British victims of the Tunisia terror attack plan to sue tour operator TUI after a coroner ruled all 30 were unlawfully killed. The announcement came after coroner Judge Nicholas Loraine-Smith rejected calls from
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Dan Evans continues fine form with win over Dustin Brown in Dubai
Dan Evans continued his fine form in 2017 with victory over Dustin Brown in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships. The British number two took a break after helping Great Britain to victory over Canada in the Davis Cup three weeks
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Ryanair announces direct flights from Glasgow to three new European destinations
Ryanair as announced plans for a new daily service between Glasgow Airport and Frankfurt as part of the airline's winter 2017 schedule, which also includes new routes to Madrid and Krakow. Frankfurt is the latest major European city route operated
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Scotland's councils declare underspend of £450m as reserves close in on £2bn
SCOTLAND'S councils have reported a financial surplus of £450million for the past year and currently sit on cash reserves of over four times that, official figures show. In the annual overview of where the country's 32 councils spend and raise
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Morton youngster Jai Quitongo signs one-year extension at Cappielow
MORTON have announced that striker Jai Quitongo has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with the club. The highly-rated 19-year-old committed himself to the Cappielow club until 10 June 2018 by signing a new deal on Tuesday. Quitongo
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Music review: Kings of Leon, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
MusicKings of LeonSSE Hydro, GlasgowJonathan Geddesthree starsPERHAPS it was an illusion created by stage lighting, but there were moments where it appeared Kings of Leon were genuinely enjoying themselves here. Given that some of their previous gigs
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T in the Park to be restricted to over 18s if festival makes return next year
T in the Park will be restricted to over 18s if the music festival returns to Scotland next year. Geoff Ellis, chief executive of DF Concerts, is hoping that the popular music festival which began in 1994, will make a return to Strathallan Castle
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East Fife snap up Dundee youngster Jesse Curran on emergency loan
DUNDEE midfielder Jesse Curran has joined East Fife on an emergency loan deal. The 20-year-old has made only two appearances for Paul Hartley's side this season and will team up with former Dee boss Barry Smith at New Bayview. Curran will be
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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton fastest at Formula One pre-season testing in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team remain the class of the Formula One field after dominating the second morning of pre-season testing in Barcelona. Hamilton, the three-time former world champion, posted the fastest time and completed more laps
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Steve Walsh defends Leicester City players following Claudio Ranieri sacking
Former Leicester head of recruitment Steve Walsh has defended the Foxes' players and backed them to escape relegation. Monday night's 3-1 win over Liverpool not only saw the team score their first league goals of 2017 but also lifted them out of
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Missing teenager may have travelled to meet someone she met online
Police are searching for a missing teenage girl who may have travelled to England to meet someone she met online. Abbey Lewis,16, was last seen at around 11.15pm on Sunday in Dockhead Street in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire. She was walking towards
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Everton boss Ronald Koeman opens door for return of Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney
Everton manager Ronald Koeman has opened the door for Wayne Rooney to return to Goodison Park. Manchester United's record goalscorer has been linked with a move back to his boyhood club, having struggled to hold down a regular place under Jose
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Erik Sviatchenko says Celtic never tire of winning football matches
An unquenchable thirst for the winning feeling is driving Celtic on, according to defender Erik Sviatchenko. The runaway leaders will be looking to make it 22 consecutive Ladbrokes Premiership wins when they visit Inverness on Wednesday night.
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Coroner rules 'no neglect' by tour operator at Tunisia massacre inquest
The owners and staff at a Tunisian hotel where 30 British tourists, including four Scots, were brutally killed by an Islamic extremist could have done nothing before the attack that would have done more than "possibly make a difference", a coroner
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Ahead of the Game: Struggling Motherwell part company with manager Mark McGhee
WATCH as the Herald and Times sports team give their reaction to the news that Motherwell manager Mark McGhee has been sacked. Deputy Head of Sport Scott Mullen speaks to Online Sports Editor Alasdair Mackenzie about the Ladbrokes Premiership
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Mark McGhee sacked as manager of Motherwell
MOTHERWELL have announced that manager Mark McGhee has been sacked. The Scotland assistant's fate was sealed by a 5-1 home defeat to Dundee on Saturday after a run of only two wins in 14 games that has seen them slide to 10th place in the Ladbrokes
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Trump accuses Oscars host Kimmel of 'pulling out the race card'
President Donald Trump accused Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel of "pulling out the race card" because the other side is "losing badly" after the comedian thanked him for making the ceremony look more inclusive. The president stayed silent during the star-studded
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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes would be 'perfect' for Rangers, says Barry Ferguson
BARRY FERGUSON has backed Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes to become the next permanent Rangers manager and insists the Ibrox club are right to be patient in making an appointment. Mark Warburton departed the club two weeks ago and is yet to be replaced
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Boy, 14, charged over fire involving police vehicle
A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged deliberate fire involving a police vehicle. The incident happened at Greenfern Place in Aberdeen on February 19. Police said a 14-year-old boy has been charged in relation to the alleged wilful
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Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson admits he's not ready to take on Ibrox job
BARRY FERGUSON has admitted he isn’t ready to manage Rangers after resigning as Clyde boss over the weekend. The 39-year-old won five league titles at Ibrox during his playing career, but his first foray into management came to an end on Sunday
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Anti-rape campaigners hail storyline in new series of Broadchurch
Police and rape counsellors have praised the makers of Broadchurch and said they hope the storyline will encourage victims to come forward. Viewers were moved by harrowing scenes in which Trish Winterman, played by former Coronation Street actress
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Scotland international Josh Strauss to join Sale Sharks from Glasgow Warriors
Sale have announced the signing of Scotland international Josh Strauss. The Glasgow Warrior has signed a three-year deal with the Sharks. The 30-year-old South Africa-born back-row has made 11 appearances for Scotland and has been hailed as
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Second referendum will be result of 'sheer intransigence', says Sturgeon
A second referendum on Scottish independence will be the result of "sheer intransigence" on the part of Theresa May's government, Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister has insisted she has a "cast-iron mandate" to call another vote, justified
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Oil worker is jailed for year after growing cannabis
AN OIL worker who turned to growing cannabis to support himself after the North Sea downturn forced him out of work has been jailed for a year. Oliver Georgopollous was made redundant from his post in the oil industry more than two years ago and
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Ex-marine denies child abuse charges
A FORMER US marine has been convicted of sexual abusing two boys and a girl. James Ledbetter’s crimes took place in Texas and Scotland over 14 years. A deal was struck between US prosecutors and the Crown Office that the case should be tried in
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Lean meat and low-fat dairy will not harm your heart
A little lean red meat, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, and vegetable oils are not harmful to your heart, scientists said. But fad diets such as gluten free, antioxidant pills, juicing, and other trendy celebrity- endorsed diets may be overrated
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Thief steals sheriff’s wig in court
A THIEF managed to steal a sheriff’s wig from inside a courtroom as part of a spate of thefts committed by visitors to Scotland’s courts. Criminals have snatched handbags, wallets and even computer equipment from courts across the Scotland, security
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Police to visit farms in warning over fake pesticides
Police are to visit farms and agricultural suppliers to warn about the dangers illegal and counterfeit pesticides pose to the food chain and people's health. The two-week drive is in response to an emerging threat in Europe which has seen the loss
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National Museum overtakes Edinburgh Castle as Scotland's top visitor attraction
The National Museum of Scotland overtook Edinburgh Castle as the most popular visitor attraction in Scotland last year, new figures have revealed. In total, 1.81 million people visited the museum in Edinburgh, which opened ten new galleries in
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Quarter of diagnostic tests on NHS 'not appropriate or necessary'
A QUARTER of diagnostic tests carried out by the NHS in Scotland are "not appropriate or necessary", the country's chief medical officer has said as she called for a shift away from over-treatment. Dr Catherine Calderwood said the ''doctor knows
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Football world pays tribute to Hearts and Everton legend Young
SOME of the biggest names in football have paid tribute to the legendary Hearts and Everton winger Alex Young, who has died aged 80. Young’s goals contributed to Hearts success in winning the First Division league title in 1958. He helped the Tynecastle
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Scots die too early for pension age rise
THE retirement age would have to rise above average life expectancy in 162 Scottish neighbourhoods if state pensions increases are to be maintained at current levels, MPs have warned. Maintaining the so-called “triple lock” would see the pensionable
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Man in court over death of two cousins at family vigil for missing teenager
A MAN has appeared in court accused of murdering two cousins at a family vigil for a teenager who is feared dead after plunging from cliffs. Robert Stratton appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court accused of murdering David Sorrie, 32, and Julie McCash
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Sex abuse pensioner told he faces jail
A PENSIONER who was convicted of sexually assaulting four young girls over a 22-year period has been told to expect a lengthy prison sentence. John Ridgway,75, started abusing his first victim – who cannot be named for legal reasons – in April
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Berry on midges’ menu while filming new show in the Highlands
AS host of the Great British Bake Off, TV chef Mary Berry had no shortage of things to nibble on when the cameras stopped rolling. But the 81-year-old found herself on the menu when her new show took to the Highlands, as the crew were confronted
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Deported grandmother: I’ve been treated as a terrorist
A WOMAN deported despite living in Britain for nearly 30 years has hit out at the UK Government, saying she has been treated like a terrorist and accused of being violent. Irene Clennell, 53, who is the main carer for her British husband John,
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Charmaine cleared for departure after 44 years in cabin crew career
One of the UK's longest-serving cabin crew has flown her final flight after a career spanning more than 44 years. Charmaine McCall-Hagan, 65, from Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, completed her final flight last Friday on a Loganair service from Shetland
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Everything you need to know about the accountant who caused Oscars chaos with the wrong envelope
A high-flying accountant caused chaos at the Oscars after handing Warren Beatty an envelope from the wrong pile, a boss at the firm responsible for the ballot counting has said. The climax of the Academy Awards fell victim to “human error”, leading
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Matt LeBlanc defies abuse from 'armchair quarterbacks' over Top Gear
Matt LeBlanc has said he faced his share of criticism from “armchair quarterbacks” when he stepped behind the wheel of Top Gear but that he just wanted to take the show forwards. The former Friends star took over the BBC Two motoring programme
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Joe Lewis wants Aberdeen almost as much as the club wants their goalkeeper to stay
IT'S good to feel wanted. Joe Lewis was encouraged to become part of Derek McInnes’s Aberdeen revolution last summer after the goalkeeper had spent two seasons playing second fiddle to Scotland international David Marshall at Cardiff City.
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The Midge: Ex-Labour minister wades into SNP/mayor racism row
Hello and welcome to The Midge, the e-bulletin that takes a bite out of politics in Scotland and elsewhere. Front pages In The Herald, senior reporter Gerry Braiden reveals the conclusions of a Scottish Government-tasked group looking
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Catastrophe star Sharon Horgan promises more of Carrie Fisher
Comedy fans will be delighted to see sitcom Catastrophe return to screens tonight, although they will have to wait for the sixth and final episode of the new series to see late actress Carrie Fisher make an appearance. The hit programme stars Sharon
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The problem with an alcohol ad ban
THE relationship between advertising and health has changed for the better. There was a time when cigarette adverts were ubiquitous. Now advertising is banned, the packets are hidden behind anonymous screens in the shops and smoking rates have fallen.
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Obituary - Sir Gerald Kaufman, Labour MP and Father of the House
Labour MP and Father of the House Born: June 21, 1930; Died: February 26, 2017 SIR Gerald Kaufman, who has died aged 86, was a Labour parliamentarian, the longest serving member of the House of Commons and a campaigning backbencher known
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Herald Picture Archive: When shopkeepers were willing to put on a display to tempt us
EVERY so often some journalist will write a story about how Byres Road isn’t what it used to be. In fact Glasgow City Council agrees, as it has set aside £9million to improve the area, and will now have meetings to decide how to spend the cash.
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The Diary: Immersed in the part; complete cover; and an unhealthy salad
Oscar performance BIT of a slip-up at the Oscars when Warren Beatty read out the wrong winner. Football fans are now assuming he’s in the running to do the next accident-prone Scottish Cup draw. And Tom Cross in Carluke asks: “Can we go back
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Camley's Cartoon on Tuesday, February 28
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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Herald View: Why Scotland’s police service has to change
WHEN the SNP began its first term in government 10 years ago, it promised it would always keep 1000 more police officers than it had inherited. The 1000 threshold was a keystone pledge in the new government’s policy on justice and for years the justice
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Scots council under fire for nuclear sub visitor brochure... but is all as it seems?
A SCOTS council has come under fire for featuring a nuclear submarine on the front cover of a brochure for visitors to the area. SNP deputy leader Angus Robertson was among those who expressed concern at the Argyll and Bute promotion saying it
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Scots drivers face soaring insurance premiums over "crazy" payouts reform
MOTORISTS in Scotland face a rise in average car insurance premiums of up to £75 a year as a result of a "crazy" government reform which increases payouts for personal injury victims, industry experts have said. The Association of British Insurers
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Recipe of the day: Venison cottage pie by Neil Forbes
Venison cottage pie by Neil Forbes at Cafe St Honoré in Edinburgh This is one of our best sellers at the restaurant. It's rich, homely, comforting and a great-tasting dish. If you can't find venison mince, replace with grass-fed beef mince. I
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New link between poverty and children sent into care
CHILDREN who grow up in the poorest parts of Scotland are 20 times more likely to end up in care than those in the most affluent areas, according to research. Youngsters from the most deprived 10 per cent of neighbourhoods are also 18.5 times more
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‘Volatile’ markets forecast as clarity awaited
THE chairman of Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust has highlighted its belief that stock markets will remain “volatile and challenging” until there is more clarity on what Brexit negotiations will mean for the economy and businesses.But David Woods
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Education Bill delayed after raft of concerns from councils and parents
SCOTTISH Government plans for an Education Bill have been pushed back until after the local government elections in May. The government had promised the proposed legislation in early 2017, but John Swinney, the Education Secretary, said it would
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Call for extra reading in schools to improve literacy of "smartphone generation"
SCHOOLS should devote more time to reading to reverse a decline in standards of literacy, an international expert has said. Dr Pasi Sahlberg, a former director general of Finland’s Ministry for Education, said the proliferation of hand-held computers
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Keep the Scots pronunciations
I NOTE that David Tennant is to appear in a film on the life of RD Laing, the psychiatrist who gained some notoriety in the 1960s (“Tennant’s other doctor role”, The Herald, February 27). I bet you that the media will pronounce his name as Lang and not
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Encroaching on half-time
INURED as I am to the London-centric content of the BBC, even I was startled that the organisation should choose to broadcast a lengthy interview with the England rugby coach on his team selection for the game against Italy at half-time during the gripping
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Alarm bells on sports blows to the head
IT is sad to hear of that yet another of our former sporting heroes is suffering from dementia (“Football world voices support for McNeill after dementia is revealed”, The Herald, February 27). Even those with little or no medical knowledge cannot fail
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The young are largely responsible for this irksome litter problem
LIKE Colin Mackellar (Letters, February 27) I am Glasgow-born and bred, and he is right to complain about the disgraceful litter which despoils so much of the Dear Green Place. But I cannot agree when he goes on to blame the city councillors for this,
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Lords report should be a wake-up call over electricity industry
LAST week the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee published it Price of Power: Reforming the Electricity Market Report. Its findings could be the wake-up call Downing Street needs with respect to the sorry state of the UK electricity industry.Their
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Top 10 place for Scottish surveyor
SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors is the only Scottish-based firm to make it into a top 10 ranking of UK agents.The ranking, compiled by property market analyst CoStar, is based on the number of listed property instructions firms have received to date. Shepherd
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Household spending squeeze signals fall in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence eased back in February after a Brexit-fuelled jump in food and fuel prices put the squeeze on household spending.The closely watched GfK Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 1 point to minus 6, falling further from a reading of minus
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Iain Macwhirter: Brexit and moral case for second Union vote
SHOCK! Horror! Theresa May “fears” there might soon be another independence referendum, according to the London newspapers. Nicola Sturgeon’s repeated warnings seem to have finally got through. Scots should turn the local elections into a referendum
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Design firm Space ramps up Glasgow presence
SPACE Solutions, the Aberdeen-based office interiors specialist, has underlined its ambitions for further growth in the central belt by acquiring Glasgow’s haa design.The deal will see will see the 10-strong haa team join up with Space Solutions, where
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Agenda: Number of councils is not the issue. It is how bold they are that matters
Angela Mitchell, partner and local public services lead at Deloitte OVER the last few years, the debate about Scotland’s councils seems to have focused heavily on the issue of how many of them there are. Under the present system, Scotland has
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Herald Entrepreneur: New owners put a modern twist on a 300-year-old business
SETTING up in business is always going to be a big deal. But when you are taking over a company that has existed for almost 300 years, the sense of anticipation - and responsibility - is even more immense.Daniel Fearn, who bought bespoke Edinburgh tailors
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Principal of Glasgow college to retire with pay-off
THE head of a Scottish college who was suspended and then reinstated after claims of a bullying culture has stepped down. Susan Walsh, the principal of Glasgow Clyde College, announced in an email to staff that she would be retiring with immediate
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Rosemary Goring: To axe librarians is to treat learning with utter contempt
RECENTLY I read a collection of interviews with librarians, reflecting on their careers. One was still remorseful, 50 years on, about the way children were treated. His first job was in Dunfermline and the head librarian insisted he tell youngsters
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Quick thinking
FURTHER to Councillor Paul Mack's letter (February 24), it is indicative of the degree of consideration given by Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board to the results of its stated extensive "engagement exercises" on the future of Ward 15
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Crushing response
THE fact that 39 per cent of car divers did not know the penalty for using mobile phones was about to be doubled is really hardly surprising (“Drivers still not aware of higher penalties for using mobiles”, The Herald, February 27).Clearly the previous
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Letters Special: Scottish Labour now needs to become the party of full home rule
BRIAN Wilson is right to point to the shortcomings of Kezia Dugdale's current approach to federalism (“Labour veteran: Dugdale’s federal vision a ropey idea”, The Herald, February 27). Nonetheless, she also is right to recognise that UK federalism
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Market round-up
WALLETS Marts sold 207 store heifers in Castle Douglas yesterday to a top of £1100 per head and 254.4p per kg to average £797.70 and 215.3p (+6.3p on the fortnight), while 415 store bullocks peaked at £1220 and 280.6p to level at £920.36 and 227.1p (+
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New head of law firm says it can double revenues while keeping its focus on Scotland
THE man set to take charge at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has said the law firm can thrive as an independent focused on Scotland and is capable of doubling turnover in the next three years.Fraser Gillies, WJM’s managing partner designate, said moves
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Mackie’s sets £4m chocolate target
MACKIE’S, the Aberdeenshire ice cream to renewable energy group, has targeted an eight-fold increase in chocolate sales to £4 million by 2020, as the cost of ingredients weighed on profits in its latest financial year.The company, which is planning to
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Arts News: Stanza gets underway, National Theatre Brexit play for Citz, new sponsors for Borders Book Festival
SCOTLAND’S International Poetry Festival, StAnza, has unveiled details of its 20th year celebrations in Fife.The annual festival gets underway next week with traditional Scottish singer Sheena Wellington opening the festival in St Andrews. She famously
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Poem of the Day: Scaffold by Hamish Whyte
LIKE the scaffolders of his poem, who make the artistry of their skills look easy, Hamish Whyte offers both wisdom and quiet sophistication in his informal verses. This piece comes from his latest collection, Things We Never Knew (Shoestring Press, £10
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A middle-class comedy of conflict resolution
GARETH Nicholls didn't realise how competitive the world of parenthood could be until he had a child of his own. A year or so on, and taking the reins at various collective activities with assorted parent/baby combos, he has witnessed first hand how
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James Bream: Thought leadership
The concept of “thought leadership” recently passed its 21st birthday and it’s something we care about at AGCC. However, we care much more about the action that arises from our efforts to bring attention to things that matter. The concept of “policy”
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It’s great what you can dig up in east end of Glasgow
THERE were only two vegetables that I had any success in growing as a child when I was handed a dibber and a garden fork by my parents and let loose on our Glasgow back-garden – potatoes and rhubarb. And rhubarb took no effort at all – it was more
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Obituary - Bill Paxton, actor and star of Aliens
Actor and star of AliensBorn: May 17, 1955;Died: February 25, 2017BILL Paxton, who has died aged 61, was a character actor who developed a cult following for his memorable supporting performances in some of the biggest movies of the 1980s and 90s, particularly
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Edinburgh International Book Festival to stage new festival in Cumbernauld
Scotland's biggest book festival is to hold a new three day festival in Cumbernauld. The Edinburgh International Book Festival is to hold a new event in the town in the spring. Entitled ReimagiNation: Cumbernauld it is part of the festival's
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FarrPoint to advise on 2021 superfast broadband target
THE SCOTTISH Government has appointed telecoms and information technology firm Farrpoint to provide advice on the planning and rollout of Scotland’s digital infrastructure action plan.The action plan includes the Reaching 100% Superfast Broadband Coverage
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Phil Miller: Scotland's cultural world will miss the wisdom and expertise of Roanne Dods
IT was notable that Roanne Dods trained as both a lawyer and a dancer. In her work and in person, she mixed analysis, hard work and rigour with joy, colour, and a creative yearning. Those entwined qualities of clarity and creativity were perhaps key to
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Redrawing Scotland's council map 'too simplistic', warns accountancy giant
REDRAWING the councils map of Scotland to save cash and improve frontline services is too simplistic and would not enhance the role local government, one of the world's leading accountancy firms has warned. Amid increasing speculation that local
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Report for Scottish Government calls for ban on alcohol advertising and sponsorship
ALCOHOL advertising in public spaces faces a ban with sponsorship of major sporting and cultural events by drinks brands brought to an end under sweeping plans in a new report for the Scottish Government. Compiled by prominent academics and health
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BCC publishes Brexit blueprint
THE British Chambers of Commerce has published a business blueprint for the UK government ahead of the upcoming Brexit negotiations.Ahead of the BCC annual conference, the group said Europe will remain a key market for UK and it is imperative that the
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SCOTTISH Enterprise has appointed Eunomia Research & Consulting to work with Scottish businesses to highlight and address issues relating to business sustainability to drive competitive advantage.The fully funded expert consultancy support is now available
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New Scottish musical based on 1930s hit movie backed by Creative Scotland
A new Scottish musical, based on a 1930s comedy drama starring Robert Donat, has been funded by nearly £100,000 from the national arts agency. The Sunshine Ghost, based on the 1935 film The Ghost Goes West starring Donat and Jean Parker, directed
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Profits up as volume and price give boost for builder
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has lifted underlying profits by a quarter to £783 million, as it completed 1,700 homes in Scotland, up seven per cent on the previous year.The average selling price north of the Border was £170,000, up about three per cent, giving