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Jack Ross on Brendan Rodgers, why the Irn-Bru Cup matters, and giving something back to the St Mirren fans
BRENDAN RODGERS will need to wait for now. Jack Ross will, eventually, find time to take up the offer of a trip to Celtic’s training ground for a chat with the manager but for now he has rather more pressing matters to attend to. Of primary concern is
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Thirty years on from beating Barca and McKinnon is focusing on more modest goals for United
RAY McKINNON puffs out his cheeks, exhales deeply and offers a wry smile. It has been pointed out to the Dundee United manager that 30 years have now passed since the club was beating Barcelona on their way to the UEFA Cup final. Try follow that one.The
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Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong relaxed about high expectations ahead of his hotly anticipated Scotland debut
HAS any player ever had as much responsibility placed on his shoulders on his debut for Scotland as Stuart Armstrong will have on his this weekend if, as is almost universally expected, he is chosen to play against Slovenia? The Celtic midfielder will
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Mark McGhee looking to bounce back from Motherwell sacking by helping Scotland savour sweet Slovenia win
HAVING been both abused by once-adoring Aberdeen supporters at Pittodrie and barracked by a baying mob of irate Motherwell fans outside Fir Park in recent weeks, Mark McGhee could be forgiven for feeling rather relieved to be out of management at this
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Mark McGhee: Pressure on Gordon Strachan isn't preying on Scotland manager's mind ahead of crunch Russia 2018 match
GORDON Strachan is more concerned about Scotland beating Slovenia and keeping their Russia 2018 qualifying bid alive than avoiding the sack as manager, according to his assistant Mark McGhee.The national team need to win their fifth Group F match at Hampden
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Rangers Q&A: Dave King talks football, finance his Ibrox investment and being the boss abroad
DAVE KING might wish that he spent less time in Glasgow, but the Rangers chairman certainly makes the most of each trip from Johannesburg. He returned this week to meet with Pedro Caixinha for the first time and hold talks with his board. In the coming
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Dave King: Board could approve new Ibrox kit this summer if the deal is right for Rangers
DAVE KING has revealed the Rangers board could endorse a new kit this summer as he seeks a resolution to the ongoing retail wrangle at Ibrox.Gers fans have refused to buy official merchandise in recent years in protest at the controversial deal in place
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Dave King: Rangers must challenge Celtic in Pedro Caixinha's first full season at Ibrox
DAVE KING expects Rangers to mount a strong challenge to Celtic in Pedro Caixinha’s first full campaign in charge.The Portuguese has taken over at Ibrox with the Light Blues 33 points adrift of their Old Firm rivals in the Premiership standings but he
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Manager McGuigan warns Taylor he still has a way to go to reach world champion level
JOSH TAYLOR, the Commonwealth super-lightweight champion, has yet to put a foot wrong on his climb to the top.The 26-year-old from Prestonpans has dealt ruthlessly and efficiently with the eight opponents he has faced since turning professional in the
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Exclusive: Di Resta out of the F1 fast lane but showing no signs of slowing down
PAUL di Resta no longer has a guaranteed drive Formula 1 but that doesn't mean the 30-year-old from West Lothian is slowing down. In fact, Di Resta, who drove in the colours of Force India between 2011 and 2013, must be one of the busiest men in motorsport
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Eilish McColgan gearing up for further success in wake of first major medal win
THE flat which Eilish McColgan shares in Manchester with boyfriend Michael Rimmer is presently under siege. It’s that time of year when sponsors despatch wardrobes worth of pristine freebie kit and their dog Cooper has been truly ambushed.“He doesn’t
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James Fowler relishing St Mirren cup final experience after spell as a labourer
The Irn-Bru cup final may not be the biggest landmark in the Scottish footballing calendar, but St Mirren assistant manager James Fowler is determined to make the most of the experience tomorrow. That’s because in the period between leaving Queen of the
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LEWIS HAMILTON AND SEBASTIAN VETTEL LOCK HORNS ON EVE OF NEW F1 SEASON
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel traded blows as the battle to win this year's Formula One crown began with words.Ferrari, who have not won a title in more than a decade, are hotly tipped to take the assault to Hamilton's all-conquering Mercedes
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Boost for Edinburgh as internationalists return to the fold
EDINBURGH will be boosted by the return of nine internationalists for tonight’s away clash against the Scarlets, but will be missing the only player in their squad to have played a major role in Scotland’s recent Six Nations campaign. Hamish Watson is
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Baffert hopes shining star Arrogate will rise to challenge of Dubai World Cup
Five am at Meydan racecourse when the stars had not yet yielded to the daylight.Bob Baffert was watching the horse who has become the biggest star in world racing preparing to run in the Dubai World Cup tomorrow."He looks good," Baffert said
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Steven Thompson: Scotland back in last-chance saloon after frustrating night against Canada
GORDON STRACHAN has said he felt the Canada friendly was an “invaluable” experience ahead of Scotland’s qualifier against Slovenia on Sunday. I can’t agree. It was a miserable night, the surface at Easter Road wasn’t great, the crowd was poor – but
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Little sign of contrition as Sharapova's imminent return continues to raise hackles
In almost exactly one month’s time, Maria Sharapova will make her comeback from the doping suspension that she is currently serving. As if anyone had forgotten, the Russian was banned from tennis for 15 months for failing a drug test for the banned substance
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Knox faces tough test against Masters champion Willett in Texas
RUSSELL Knox must beat Masters Champion Danny Willett later today to have any chance of making his way to the final 16 in the WGC – Dell Match-Play Championship in Austin, Texas.Knox, who comfortably won his opening match on Wednesday, struggled and was
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Hogg named Player of the Championship after Six Nations success
STUART HOGG may have collected the RBS Player of the Championship for a second successive year but he is quick to heap praise on those around him.However, the Glasgow Warriors and Scotland full-back admitted he was proud of his own achievements within
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Dave King: Rangers could sue Mark Warburton and Nottingham Forest after his Ibrox exit
RANGERS could launch legal action against former manager Mark Warburton following his controversial Ibrox exit last month. The 54-year-old left the club alongside assistant David Weir and Head of Recruitment Frank McParland and subsequently completed
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Sirens column
Caroline O’Hanlon is captain of the Northern Irish national team and has 88 caps for her country to date. She competed at Glasgow 2014 and has played in several World Cups for her country.It was really disappointing to lose 66-51 to Loughborough last
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FERNANDO ALONSO: MCLAREN WILL NEED A MIRACLE TO AVOID BAD START IN MELBOURNE
Fernando Alonso believes McLaren will need a miracle to stand any chance of avoiding an embarrassing start to the new Formula One season.The British team have arrived in Melbourne in crisis after a poor pre-season in which they encountered a number of
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Golden oldie Rocco Mediate still has fond memories of Tiger's golden era
The name Rocco Mediate never really sounded like a golfer. It was more like a procedure performed by a round table of diplomats as they attempted to make headway in some political stalemate.Of course, Mediate did make a name for himself on the course.
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Westminster terror attack claims fourth innocent victim
The Westminster terror attack has claimed its fourth innocent victim, as police confirmed that a 75-year-old man has died in hospital. A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "The man had been receiving medical treatment in hospital following the attack and
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Donations for family of murdered PC Keith Palmer pass £300,000 mark
Well-wishers have donated more than £300,000 online for the family of murdered police officer Keith Palmer. Multiple fundraising pages have been set up to help the loved ones of the husband and father who was stabbed outside Parliament, as well
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Neighbours of Westminster attack terrorist tell of their shock
Neighbours of a terrorist born on Christmas Day who was behind the Westminster attack have spoken of their shock that he was responsible for the atrocity. Khalid Masood, 52, was shot dead by police after mowing down pedestrians in a car on Westminster
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Car hire staff recognised Westminster terrorist's number plate as one of their fleet
Quick-thinking car hire staff helped identify the Westminster attacker after recognising the licence plate of the vehicle he used to mow down and kill two people. The Hyundai 4x4 was hired from a branch of Enterprise in Birmingham. It was then
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CIA hacked Apple devices in ways users cannot fix, claims WikiLeaks
New documents from WikiLeaks point to an apparent CIA programme to hack Apple's iPhones and Mac computers using techniques that users could not disable by resetting their devices. Security experts said the exploits are plausible but suggest they pose
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Ministers plan childcare career recruitment campaign
A major drive to encourage more people to go into a career in childcare will be launched this autumn as the Scottish Government strives to meet its pledge to virtually double the amount of free hours youngsters can receive. Early years minister
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Donald Trump asked me out, reveals Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson has said she once turned down an offer from Donald Trump to stay in Trump Tower and have dinner with him. The Saving Mr Banks actress was a guest on Swedish news outlet SVT when she revealed that Trump had asked her on a date years before
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Status quo 'not an option' for review of education, says John Swinney
The status quo "is not an option" for Scottish education in a review of how schools are run, ministers have said. The Scottish Government has proposed changes including head teachers being handed more control over decisions and funding moving from
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Killer had string of previous convictions
As they named him as the man who killed three on the streets of London, Scotland Yard revealed that Masood was a serial offender who had a string of previous convictions. The first was in November 1983 for criminal damage. The most recent was
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It ended for Martin McGuinness where it all began, back home in Derry
In the words of Republican hero Bobby Sands, it ended for Martin McGuinness where it all began, Back Home In Derry. For a man who underwent the ultimate voyage of transformation, his final journey was a slow walk on a fresh spring day through the
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Killer was a 52-year-old British man
A 52-year-old British man who described himself as a teacher when he hired a car he would later use to murder two people was responsible for the terror attack on Westminster, according to police. Scotland Yard said they believed that Khalid Masood
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Donald Trump hails Westminster terror victim Kurt Cochran a 'great American'
DONALD Trump has hailed a tourist killed in the Westminster terror attack as a "great American". Kurt Cochran from the western state of Utah was in London celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife Melissa when the terrorist struck.
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Muirhead's 'barn-burners' on fire as four straight wins take them into play-offs
Team Muirhead ensured British involvement in the curling at next year’s Winter Olympics when they powered into the play-offs at the end of a topsy turvy week of round robin stages at the World Curling Championships in Beijing with a brace of wins over
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May tells MPs PC Keith Palmer was "every inch a hero"
KEITH Palmer, the police officer killed in the Westminster terror attack, was “every inch a hero,” Theresa May insisted as tributes poured in from his family, colleagues and MPs.Nigel Evans, the former Deputy Speaker, suggested a memorial should be erected
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Westminster terror attack condemned by Faith Leaders
Scottish faith leaders have condemned the terrorist attack in London as flags flew at half-mast across the country. Prominent buildings including the Scottish Parliament, Glasgow City Chambers and Edinburgh City Chambers lowered their flags to
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Westminster terror attack: 'We wanted to show that we were not afraid'
JUST 24 hours after a horrific terror attack on the streets of London, millions went about the mundane tasks of their daily lives with a mixture of defiance and bemused nonchalance. Many were outraged that a security and foreign policy expert based
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Westminster reflects on the day of terror with calmness and a sense of defiance
IT WAS the talk of the chamber, the talk of the corridors, the talk of the offices, cafes and dining rooms. As life returned to some kind of normality at Westminster, the word “terror” was still on everyone’s lips. Less than 24 hours after the
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Unique Events disappointed to lose Edinburgh's Hogmanay contract
The producers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for the last 24 years have voiced their disappointment after losing the contract to stage the world-renowned festival. Unique Events has organised the Scottish capital's official Hogmanay celebrations
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Westminster attacks derails Sturgeon-May referendum showdown
A SHOWDOWN between Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon over a second independence referendum may be cancelled because of the Westminster terror attack, it has emerged.The Prime Minister and First Minister had been due to meet next week, as Mrs May conducts
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Police arrest second teenager over death of man on New Year's Day
A second teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a father following a disturbance near a pub in the early hours of New Year's Day. Former junior footballer Shaun Woodburn, 30, was found with serious injuries in Great Junction
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Police issue appeal to three men in Elderslie rape inquiry
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in Renfrewshire have appealed to three men to come forward. The attack happened at about 8pm on February 20 when the 27-year-old was walking between Byres Road and Glenmalloch Place in Elderslie.
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Bold strategy for food and drink
A NEW strategy has been launched to double the size of the Scottish food and drink industry to £30 billion by 2030. The sector is currently said to be worth £14.4bn annually. Scotland Food & Drink’s James Withers said: “Whilst big political upheavals
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Rising retail sales help pound hit one-month high against US dollar
The pound climbed to a one-month high against the US dollar on Thursday, boosted by better-than-expected UK retail sales data.Sterling surged 0.4% against the US dollar to 1.252, marking its highest level since February 23.Versus the euro, the pound also
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Next annual profits show first fall for eight years
HIGH street giant Next has revealed its first fall in annual profits for eight years as it was hit by sliding sales and warned that it is "extremely cautious" about 2017.The retailer posted a 3.8 per cent fall in underlying pre-tax profits to
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First minister's praise for Herald campaign
NICOLA Sturgeon has praised the Herald’s Grey Matters series as an “excellent contribution” to the debate on the implications of Scotland’s ageing population.At First Minister’s Questions, Ms Sturgeon said: “I commend the Grey Matters series of articles
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Purple food menu signals restaurants's backing for epilepsy research
A restaurant is backing a drive to raise funds for epilepsy research by serving customers purple food. Diners at Cafe Tartine in Edinburgh can tuck into to a menu with purple-themed treats on Mother's Day. Dishes being served include a starter
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Police dealing with ‘ongoing incident’ after discovery of ‘unidentified substance’ in Moray
Police are dealing with an “ongoing incident” in Keith after an “unidentified substance” was discovered, it has been confirmed. Officers are currently in the small Moray town in north east Scotland after they received reports at 2.30pm. Some online
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Holyrood urges unity in face of terror threat and possible backlash
HOLYROOD’S leaders have urged people not blame any faith or community for the terror attack on Westminster, and unite around the shared values of democracy and the rule of law. One of many parliamentarians dressed in black for a sombre and affecting
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Electronics firm Jabil to cut 260 jobs with Livingston site closure
A US-based electronics company has announced plans to shut down its manufacturing operations in West Lothian, with the loss of about 260 jobs. Jabil intends to wind down manufacturing at its Livingston site, with operations ceasing by the end of
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Theresa May visits victims of Westminster terror attack in hospital
THERESA May has visited the victims of the Westminster terror attack in hospital, No 10 has revealed. The Prime Minister spent 40 minutes at the unnamed hospital in London and not only spoke to victims but also to clinical staff, who are caring
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Jonathan Saunders debut collection as creative director at DVF puts us in a New York state of mind
Fashion: Eva Arrighi Photography: Kirsty Anderson Marrying his inimitable eye for colour and pattern to a no nonsense New York sensibility Jonathan Saunders debut collection as creative director at Diane Von Furstenberg is everything we could
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Westminster terror attacker named as Khalid Masood
THE Westminster terror attacker has been named as Khalid Masood, a 52-year-old born in Kent but was most recently living in the West Midlands. Masood was also known by a number of aliases, police said in a statement. Scotland Yard explained
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Glasgow School of Art Fashion Show goes back to the future
Bond girls, 1950s housewives, the moon landing & Mods - GSA Fashion Show 2017 takes a trip down memory lane as it celebrates its 70th anniversary Words: Carmen Haigh Second and third year fashion and textile design students excitedly took to
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Holyrood leaders unite against 'heinous' Westminster attack
Holyrood has united to "stand strong" against terrorism and division in the wake of the "heinous" attack on Westminster. Scotland's party leaders spoke out in defence of the values of democracy, human rights and the rule of law as they expressed
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Music review: Baroque Dance Party, Oran Mor, Glasgow
MusicBaroque Dance PartyOran Mor, GlasgowKeith Brucefour starsTHE title was a bit of a jape, but this collaboration between Jonathan Morton's Scottish Ensemble and percussionist Johannes Fischer did have its funky moments – and while the man from
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Sturgeon gives her backing to unapologetic terror row minister
NICOLA Sturgeon has backed Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham after her public “meltdown” when the Westminster terror attack halted a Holyrood debate on independence. Ms Cunningham refused six times to apologise for her “totally unbecoming”
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Two 12-year-old boys lied about acid attack after playing with chemical substance
An acid attack on two 12-year-old boys has been described as fabricated by police. Shane Flower and pal Igor had claimed that boys of a similar age in dark clothing had thrown a mystery substance at them which nearly blinded them. Police conducted
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Plans to increase food and drink sector turnover to £30 billion announced
A drive to more than double the turnover of Scotland's food and drink sector has been unveiled. Scotland Food and Drink says the sector is worth £14.4 billion annually and employs 119,000 people directly in food manufacturing. The Ambition 2030
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RBS and NatWest to close more than 150 branches with hundreds of job losses
More than 150 Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest branches are to close with hundreds of job losses after a "dramatic shift" in customer banking. The decision will affect 30 RBS and 128 NatWest branches and hit around 470 jobs. The company said
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Rangers post £278,000 pre-tax loss but need no extra funds before end of season
RANGERS have posted an pre-tax loss of £278,000 for the six months to December 31, 2016. The unaudited accounts for Rangers International Football Club plc show an improvement on the £333,000 deficit of the previous year. The club said it
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Revealed: The T2 Trainspotting props going under the hammer for charity
More than 300 props from T2 Trainspotting will be auctioned off this weekend in an effort to raise money for local charities in Scotland. The items on sale range from a functional fridge which comes with "multiple bags of Tic-Tacs" which were used
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Westminster speaks with one voice: the terrorists will never win
WESTMINSTER can often be a confrontational and cacophonous place but when it speaks with one clear defiant voice, it is a powerful force to behold.As Theresa May, dressed in sombre black, rose to address a packed chamber about Wednesday’s terrorist attack
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Theatre review: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
TheatreA Midsummer Night's DreamRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland, GlasgowNeil Cooperthree starsBUSINESS is business at the start of Hugh Hodgart's production of Shakespeare's sunniest rom-com, as performed by MA Classical and Contemporary Text
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Westminster terror attack
The Islamic State terror group has claimed that the Westminster attacker was one of its "soldiers". The man, a British citizen who was known to the police and security services, had been investigated some years ago over violent extremism. Prime
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Drunk pilot admits being twice the limit ahead of Glasgow passenger flight
An airline pilot has admitted preparing to fly a passenger jet while more than twice the legal alcohol limit. Paul Grebenc, 35, was due to fly as first officer on a United Airlines flight from Glasgow Airport to Newark, New Jersey, on August 27
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Clinton and Salmond join political leaders in Derry for funeral of Martin McGuinness
FORMER US president Bill Clinton has arrived in Northern Ireland attend the funeral of Martin McGuinness in Derry today. Mr Clinton arrived at Dublin Airport with his cavalcade immediately heading north. The funeral mass will be held at St
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Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland stands in solidarity with London after 'heinous' attack
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland stands in solidarity with London following the "heinous" terrorist attack on Westminster. In a bid to reassure people, she said there had been a "substantial uplift in armed officers on duty" across
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Jason Day makes emotional departure from WGC Championship
Defending champion Jason Day broke down in tears after withdrawing from the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play to spend time with his mother as she undergoes treatment for lung cancer.Day was three down after six holes of his opening match against Pat Perez
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Watch: Pilots accused of being drunk and abusive ahead of Canada flight from Glasgow bailed
Two Canadian pilots have appeared in court accused of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly a passenger flight from Scotland. Jean-Francois Perreault, 40, and Imran Zafar Syed, 38, were arrested on July 18 2016 before they
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Tycoon Sir Tom Hunter targets head teacher crisis in schools
ONE of Scotland’s richest men is to help spearhead a new drive to improve leadership in schools amid concerns over the lack of sufficiently qualified head teachers. Sir Tom Hunter is to provide training opportunities for head teachers worth £1 million
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How to create a truly personal Mother's Day with Private chef Barry Bryson
My main notion with all things Mothering Sunday is to reduce the level of commercialism and incorporate your own plans for a more personal touch. For a time tight generation this can be hard but so much of what is sold as “ideal for mother’s day” is
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Prisons struggle with ailing health of long-term inmates facing death ‘inside’
ON the ground floor of one of Barlinnie’s old Victorian blocks, unit manager Mick Hagan is worried about prisoners getting out. He is worried they will not be able to do so. “What if there is a fire?” says the veteran prison officer, pointing out
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Extremists say they "will not be silenced" after Scots White Pride demo is deemed legal
NEO-Nazi extremists have said they "will not be silenced" after discovering there is no barrier to their White Pride demonstration planned for Scotland's capital on the same day hundreds of Sikhs hold a procession. It comes as questions were raised
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Music review: Drake, SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Music Drake SSE Hydro, Glasgow Claire Sawers four stars ALTHOUGH Drake ends his show dancing round a massive, glowing orange orb in the middle of the crowd (like a kind of dancehall James & the Giant Peach), the Canadian rapper
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Westminster terror attacker was British born and was known to MI5, says PM
Theresa May has told the House of Commons that Parliament was sending out the message following Wednesday's attack: "We will never waver in the face of terrorism." The Prime Minister addressed MPs as they gathered at the usual time inside the Palace
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Ex-rugby star accused of assaulting wife and stealing £250,000 from her bank account
A FORMER Scotland rugby star accused of assaulting his estranged wife had his assets frozen and was questioned over allegations he stole £250,000 from her bank account, a court has heard. Simon Danielli, 37, who won 32 caps for the national team
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Boys, 12, suffer 'significant' injuries after substance is thrown at them
Two 12-year-old boys have suffered burn-type injuries after a substance was thrown at them. The children were attacked in Granitehill Road in the Northfield area of Aberdeen at around 8pm on Wednesday. Little Shane Flower and his friend Igor Wodecki
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Delayed vote on possible independence referendum scheduled for Tuesday
THE extended Holyrood debate on a second independence referendum has been postponed until Tuesday, following its interruption by the Westminster terror attack. The two-day debate on whether to ask Westminster for transfer of referendum powers was
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Vendee Globe sailors show the way in justifying public spend on sporting endeavour
SAIL Scotland’s Marine Tourism Conference will be addressed in Greenock today by a man who completed a remarkable voyage in steering a boat single-handedly around the world when contesting the Vendee Globe Challenge while issuing zero carbon emissions.In
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Colin Montgomerie signed deal with wife so he could keep his post as European Ryder Cup captain
GOLFER Colin Montgomerie signed a financial agreement with his wife after admitting to an affair so he could keep his post as European Ryder Cup captain, a court has heard. His manager, Guy Kinnings, of sports management firm IMG, told the Court of
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More than 50 drivers a day still being snared by Glasgow's bus gate cameras
DOZENS of drivers are still being fined for going through Glasgow’s bus gate every day. In a two month period, drivers were slapped with fines worth up to £211,000 by Glasgow City Council. Between December 2016 and January 2017, 3324 people were
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Seven arrested after armed police raid six addresses following Westminster terror attack
Seven people have been arrested in raids in London, Birmingham and elsewhere linked to the Westminster terror attack, police have revealed. Mark Rowley, the Met's senior anti-terror officer, said six addresses were raided overnight. He spoke
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Wife of cyclist Sir Chris Hoy tells of 'terror' giving birth to premature baby
The wife of cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has told how the shock experience of giving birth to a premature baby has propelled her into a key charity role. Lady Sarra Hoy is becoming the official ambassador of Bliss Scotland, a charity for babies born premature
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Holyrood parties to decide when independence ballot vote will take place
Party business managers will meet to decide when a suspended vote on a possible second Scottish independence referendum will take place. MSPs had been expected to vote to give Nicola Sturgeon the authority to seek talks with the UK Government over
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Brother of Scottish aid worker murdered by Islamic State terrorists calls for calm and unity
The brother of a Scottish aid worker murdered by Islamic State terrorists has made a plea for unity and calm in the wake of the Westminster terror attack. David Haines, 44, was beheaded in Syria three years ago by the group after being held prisoner
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Nearly 12 child sex offences recorded per day by Police Scotland
The number of child sex offences recorded by Scottish police rose to an all-time high last year to an average of nearly 12 a day, according to a charity. Police Scotland logged 4,368 suspected sexual crimes against under-18s in 2015-16, figures obtained
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Westminster terror attack: Tributes paid to murdered police officer Keith Palmer
The bravery of murdered Pc Keith Palmer was hailed by colleagues, friends and the many MPs whom he was charged with protecting. "Heartbroken" former colleague, Conservative MP James Cleverly, paid tribute to the "lovely man" he had known for a quarter
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Armed police raid address in Birmingham in connection with Westminster terror attack
Armed police have launched a late-night raid on an address in Birmingham. West Midlands Police referred inquiries about the operation on Hagley Road to the Metropolitan Police, who refused to say whether it was connected with Wednesday's attack in
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Herald View: The blockages on our digital highway
VISION is a grand thing in politics. It betokens ambition, confidence and hope. Yesterday, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay outlined a digital future for Scotland, in which the whole country had superfast broadband (within five years), tens of thousands
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Ken Smith's Diary: Divine intervention; making a note of it; and pitching in
Divine intervention OUR story about students reminded a Milngavie reader of his time years ago at Glasgow Yoonie when his class handed in essays and their professor reminded them that they should not have got anyone to help them write it. One
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Camley's Cartoon on Thursday, March 23
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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Grey Matters: Scotland's police aim to build database of dementia sufferers
POLICE hope to build a database of Scotland’s dementia sufferers as they try to speed up their searches for vulnerable elderly people who go missing. Senior officers have long warned that finding confused pensioners who “wander off” is taking up an
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Beers of the Week
Living my entire life in Scotland means I have never wholeheartedly engaged with the phrase "It never rains but it pours". I feel I have seen every precipitate permutation from a subtle smirr to the full soaked-to-the-skin-in-moments fury of
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Poem of the Day: The Temples Of Bishnupur
A NEW poem by Alan Riach, based on a recent visit to India. Bishnupur is a town in West Bengal. There are around 20 terra cotta temples there, built in the 17th and 18th centuries by the Vaishnavite Malla rulers. Each is unique, with different structures
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Obituary - Colin Dexter, writer and creator of Inspector Morse
Writer and creator of Inspector MorseBorn: September 29, 1930Died: March 21, 2017COLIN Dexter, who has died aged 86, was a successful writer of detective fiction and the creator of Inspector Morse, the cerebral and morose detective based in Oxford. The
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Obituary - David Rockefeller, businessman and philanthropist
Businessman and philanthropistBorn: June 12, 1915;Died: March 20, 2017DAVID Rockefeller, who has died aged 101, was an American billionaire businessman and the last of his generation of Rockefellers, the most famous philanthropic family in the world.He
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Praise for Herald series only the start
IN praising The Herald for our ageing Scotland series ‘Grey Matters’, Nicola Sturgeon said it was an ‘excellent contribution’ to raising the profile of many issues.Our week long series has highlighted both the pressures and the potential of an ageing
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Recipe of the Day: Sacher torte by Sebastian Kobelt
Sacher Torte by Sebastian Kobelt The original recipe of the Sacher Torte is a well-kept secret of the eponymous hotel in Vienna.This recipe has been with me for 25 years and over the years, I've been experimenting with it and the result will come
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Fiancee tells of fears for the life of Scot in "disgusting" Indian jail
THE fiancee of a Scot imprisoned in India on firearms offences has raised fears for his life, after his fellow inmate was viciously attacked by medical staff and forced into a mental hospital. Billy Irving, 37, from Connel, Argyll and Bute, and five
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Gently strolling in the sunshine is a pleasure that never diminishes
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Watchdog warnings over staff needed for Scotland's new financial powers
THE scale of the change required to implement Scotland's new financial powers has resulted in "significant staffing implications", watchdogs have warned.Audit Scotland said the Scottish Government could struggle to recruit the skilled staff
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Households downbeat about future for finances
UK households are at their most pessimistic since November 2013 about the prospects for their finances, against a backdrop of surging inflation and subdued pay rises, a survey shows.IHS Markit, publishing its monthly household finance survey, warned the
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Votes for independence and EU must be separated, says Alex Neil
NICOLA Sturgeon’s rationale for a second referendum has been attacked by a former SNP cabinet colleague, who said independence and the EU should be “decoupled”.Despite the First Minister making Europe integral to the independence debate, Alex Neil said
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Pension rise will certainly not cause a stir
ONE must sympathise with Christopher H Jones (Letters, March 20) with his 21 per cent council tax increase of £394.57 against a 2.6 per cent rise on the pension.Being in a similar position, we were absolutely delighted today to receive details of our
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Leaked Unite minute reveals plan for "more closer working" with far-left Momentum
UNITE is under renewed pressure over an alleged secret plan to take control of Labour after a leaked minute confirmed the trade union is considering closer links with the far-left Momentum group.Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite, said this
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Fledgling restaurateur in £100,000 revamp
A FAMOUS St Andrews restaurant, housed in a glass and steel structure overlooking the North Sea, has been acquired by an up-and-coming hospitality entrepreneur.Stefano Pieraccini, son of award-winning hotelier and restaurateur Adrian Pieraccini, has lined
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Agenda: UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia are escalating the misery in Yemen
By Naomi McAuliffe, Amnesty International programme director, Scotland ON March 26, 2015, the current conflict in Yemen was escalated to a bloody war by a Saudi-led coalition carrying out airstrikes on rebel forces – to date at least 4,125 civilians
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John McLellan: Internet giants happy to take the power, but not the responsibility
MARKETS are wonderful things. Like wildebeest near a watering hole, they move en masse at speed when they sense danger. And now on the shores of the great internet lake, herds of advertisers are fleeing from the two mighty predators Google and Facebook.The
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Herald View: Terror, courage and some uncomfortable reminders
THE full extent of the attack in London, as well as possible explanations and appropriate responses, will take time to emerge. But the incident close to Parliament is a reminder of several aspects of modern life we might sometimes take for granted:
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Can lessons from anti-smoking interventions help us to tackle obesity?
THIS Sunday marks exactly 11 years since Scotland introduced a ban on smoking in public places. Since then, legislation has also been passed to ban smoking in cars where children are present and to outlaw smoking in hospital grounds. More recently, there
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Environment Secretary accused of 'absolutely disgraceful behaviour' after Westminster terror attack
THE Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham was last night accused of “absolutely disgraceful” behaviour after the Westminster terror attack cut short a debate on independence. The Perthshire MSP shouted and jabbed her finger at the Tory benches
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French giant hits North Sea acquisition trail
FRENCH testing and inspection giant Bureau Veritas has underlined its desire to expand in the North Sea after buying an Aberdeen company to help it win more work on facilities like oil and gas platforms.Bureau Veritas has acquired Maritime Assurance &
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Herald writer named on shortlist
MARGARET Taylor, personal finance editor of The Herald and Sunday Herald, has been shortlisted in the Headlinemoney Awards.Ms Taylor has been nominated for regional Financial Journalist of the Year, part of the Excellence in Journalism - Consumer category.The
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Coffee does not hit the heights
DR Alan Rodger March 22) is lucky on two counts with his flat white. First, he was lucky to get a good one. I frequently discover the coffee to be lukewarm and weak, too late to complain as already airborne.Secondly,those of us fortunate to call the airport
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I've no time for cuckoos
IN response to Yvonne Sim and others (Letters, March 21 & 22), I’ve not had time to clock a cuckoo.John S Milligan,86 Irvine Road, Kilmarnock.I HAVEN'T heard a cuckoo in our neck of the woods but heard a woodpecker drilling for a mate this morning.At
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Solution for the Honours of Scotland
I CONGRATULATE Rosemary Goring on her article (“Romance of the Stone should see it returned to its fitting home”, The Herald, March 21), but I have one clarification. She states that Ian Hamilton and his colleagues “stole” the Stone.It was agreed in the
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Schmallenberg found in two flocks in the south of Scotland
During the past fortnight SAC Consulting Veterinary Services has confirmed two diagnoses of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) infection in malformed lambs in two Scottish flocks close to the border with England. This follows the increasing numbers of affected
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Crisis fears for Scottish building sector
THE construction industry faces being plunged into a fresh crisis amid fears the uncertainty brought by Brexit and the prospect of a second vote on Scottish independence will pull the plug on funding for projects.A senior figure at accountancy firm Grant
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Rebel investor in Bowleven raises pressure on oil firm
CROWN Ocean Capital has ramped up the pressure on Bowleven by increasing its holding in the oil and gas company’s shares to 23 per cent, from 22 per cent. Regulatory filings yesterday revealed the Monaco-based investment firm acquired 3.5 million shares
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Silent Edinburgh New Year fireworks plan damp squib for crowd, report reveals
PLANS for "silent fireworks" displays in place of the country's biggest pyrotechnic displays like Edinburgh's Hogmanay and the Military Tattoo would lack the thrill factor for the crowd, a report has found.The report to go before councillors
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Checklist: 10 things to do in Scotland this week
1) Northern Ballet Casanova, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh until SaturdayThrow caution to the wind. Be led into temptation. Unmask Casanova with Northern Ballet. Consumed by his desires, Casanova lived every minute in a whirlwind of scandal and excess.
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Bids to explore for new oilfields underway off the coast of Scotland
FRESH bids to unlock what may be a large oilfields off the coast of Scotland have got underway. Seventeen firms have been granted licences to probe for oil and gas in under-explored areas of near St Kilda, the North Sea, and the waters east of
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Shared administration, not merger, could be the answer for NTS
IT would certainly be a challenge attempting to merge the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) with Historic Environment Scotland (HES), given than one is an independent charity and the other is a government agency (“Merger of Scots NTS almost inevitable
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Letters: We need ballots for those of us who want out of the UK and the EU
I MAY be in favour of another referendum on whether or not to stay within the UK following our exit from the EU - but not if that means we immediately apply to get back into Europe. I am one of those whom Jeremy Vine dubbed “double ooters” on his Radio
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The SCO's fine send-off season for conductor Robin Ticciati
MAKING something of a contrast with the RSNO's circumspect approach to questions about the future beyond conductor Peter Oundjian, whose last season under contract was launched before the orchestra departed on tour, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra
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Kiltane swoops to save Ness stores from administrators
A BUYER has been found for the high-profile Ness clothing brand and its remaining shops after the owner fell into administration last year, with the deal safeguarding 35 jobs. Kiltane Group, an Edinburgh-based retail and property firm, has acquired
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Books to read
This week's bookcase includes reviews of The Patriots by Sana Krasikov, Irresistable: Why We Can't Stop Checking, Scrolling, Clicking And Watching by Adam Alter and Good Night Stories For Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca CavalloThe Patriotsby
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There should be no privileges for faith groups in state schools
ACCORDING to William Baird (Letters, March 20), "Gordon MacRae of the Humanist Society (Letters, March 15) is of the opinion that anyone who does not share his secular beliefs should not be involved in educational policy-making".Mr MacRae'
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We must avoid repeating the mantra that the struggle against the IRA was unwinnable
BRITAIN’S attitudes to former foes, and vice versa, are much misunderstood abroad. Armies, in particular, have longer memories than anyone in them, and the British Army has a long history of colonial war, which can only be won by being less trouble than
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Iain Macwhirter: This is a time to give thanks for the nature of our democracy
FOLLOWING Nicola Sturgeon’s pre-emptive strike last week, promising a repeat referendum on independence, some commentators claimed to detect an upsurge of ugliness and anger in Scottish politics. There have been claims that society is descending into
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Nursery concerns to be addressed
FEWER than half of nurseries inScotland will offer extended “free” hours of care meaning that many families will miss out on funded places when new rules are brought in, a survey shows.The findings call into question the Scottish Government’s pledge to
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Property developer Chris Stewart bolsters top-level team with two key hires
EDINBURGH property developer Chris Stewart Group is looking to corner the urban regeneration market across Scotland and other parts of the UK after expanding its senior management team with two key hires.Tim Currie has joined the firm as project director
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Office fit-out firm to expand with £2m IGF loan
GLASGOW-based office refurbishment firm Insite Contracts is looking to expand its business after securing a £2 million asset-based loan from Independent Growth Finance (IGF). The business, which was founded in 2004, initially provided refurbishment and
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Tory minister Ellwood hailed a hero after trying to save life of police officer stabbed to death by terrorist
TOBIAS Ellwood, the Foreign Office Minister, has been hailed a “hero MP” after trying to save the life of the police officer killed in the Westminster terror attack.The former soldier gave mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and attempted to stem the flow of
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Bidwell sees Scotland fee growth
THE Scotland division of Bidwells property consultancy has seen fee growth of more than 12 per cent in the year to December 2016.The division, which has offices in Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William, highlighted estate management, client accounting
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QikServe adds customisable kiosk system for hospitality operators
QIKSERVE, the payments software solutions provider for the hospitality industry, is launching a new product that will allow bars and restaurants to offer self-service kiosk terminals for customers.Major chains such as McDonald’s have launched these self-service
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Scots technology firm helps Unicef to focus refugee aid
AN EDINBURGH technology firm is helping to maintain the wellbeing of Somali refugees after collaborating with Unicef to monitor the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya through satellite imagery. And following its work with Brainnwave, the charity is now planning
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Podolski stuns England in swansong appearance
ENGLAND promised much but Gareth Southgate's first match as permanent manager ended in defeat as Lukas Podolski marked his final Germany appearance with a stunning winner.Handed the reins after an encouraging four-match interim stint, the former defender