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Hibernian 0, Morton 0: Easter Road men edge closer to promotion but night is overshadowed by scenes at the end
HIBERNIAN and Neil Lennon are on their way back to Scottish football’s top flight and there is every chance Morton and Jim Duffy might get there as well.On a night which will be remembered for the scenes at the end, what could be said about the game itself
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was harshly dealt with by Liverpool, says Paul Walsh
LIVERPOOL European Cup finalist Paul Walsh reckons Brendan Rodgers was harshly dealt with when he was sacked as Anfield boss. But he concedes the man who is on course to guide Celtic to an unbeaten domestic treble is STILL unlikely to get another
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Watch: Chaos at Easter Road as Neil Lennon and Jim Duffy are sent off after squaring up to each other in the final minute
NEIL LENNON and Jim Duffy are both certain to face heavy punishment after they came close to trading blows as a goalless draw between Hibernian and Morton descended into mayhem at the end of the match. Both managers were sent off, along with Morton
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Scottish first-teamers better than England academy kids, says Swansea youngster Oliver McBurnie
Oliver McBurnie believes it is clear to see how first-team football in Scotland is benefitting the nation’s Under-21 starlets. The Swansea striker started up front for Scot Gemmill’s team in Tuesday night’s 0-0 Estonia friendly and was surrounded by
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Craig Brown on the unholy trinity holding back Scottish football: bad weather, poor facilities and electronic devices
ANYONE questioning the attitudes and commitment of younger players in the modern era was always likely to find an ally in Craig Brown. The former Scotland manager absorbed the comments made by Malky Mackay, the Scottish Football Association’s performance
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Rangers have reached an agreement with Chelsea over Billy Gilmour - but are still hoping the starlet stays at Ibrox
RANGERS will receive more than just a development fee if Billy Gilmour moves to Chelsea this summer after agreeing a deal with the Barclays Premier League leaders for their promising midfielder. However, the Ibrox club still remain hopeful the
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New Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has wasted no time making his mark at Ibrox - by axing the players' day off
ANDY Halliday, the Rangers midfielder, has revealed how Pedro Caixinha, the new Ibrox manager, has cancelled one of their days off in a bid to bring the squad closer together and improve form. Halliday has returned to training at Auchenhowie this
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Retirement looms for PGA chief Sandy Jones but he's not quite walking away
We don’t do walking away, was a defiant rallying cry often spouted by those of a Rangers persuasion when the club went into the kind of meltdown you'd tend to get in a blast furnace. Sometimes, though, you just have to take your leave.“I’ll have a
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Anna Signeul not concerned by raft of call-offs as squad is announced for Belgium friendly
SCOTLAND head coach Anna Signeul says she is largely unconcerned about a spate of injuries to key players ahead of next month's friendly against Belgium. The game, in Leuven on April 11, is the seventh of 10 preparation games ahead of Euro
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Nick Grigg poised to be centre of attention for Glasgow Warriors' greatest challenge
WHEN you are preparing for your biggest match of the season, you do not want the preceding game to be flawless. In that sense, Glasgow Warriors’ display against Connacht last weekend was close to ideal, precisely because it was not perfect.There were
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Search launched for helicopter missing over Irish Sea
A helicopter with five people on board has gone missing over the Irish Sea. A spokesman for the UK Coastguard said it was coordinating a search operation in the Caernarfon Bay area of North Wales. The privately owned twin squirrel red helicopter
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Danielle McLaughlin murder: Mourners urged to wear 'vibrant' colours at funeral
The mother of Scots-born Danielle McLaughlin, who was murdered in a Goa tourist resort, has said she is relieved to finally have her daughter back home. Friends and family of the Irishwoman have asked mourners at her funeral on Thursday to wear
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Brexit 'could wipe us out', says politician representing Irish border counties
Brexit could "wipe out" towns and villages along the Irish border, a parliamentary committee has heard. Niamh Smyth, a TD (MP) for Cavan and Monaghan, counties on the southern side, said unrestricted cross-border trade was critical to the recently
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Peers defeat Government over how BBC licence fee is set
Peers have inflicted a defeat on the Government over the way in which the BBC licence fee is set amid concerns of "clandestine" deals behind closed doors. The House of Lords backed by 268 votes to 201, majority 67, a cross-party amendment to the
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Eating peanuts 'can help prevent stiffening of the arteries'
Peanuts may protect the arteries and help prevent heart attacks and strokes, new research suggests. Eating three ounces of peanuts with a high fat meal maintained blood vessel elasticity in overweight and obese but otherwise healthy men, US scientists
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May's bid to link EU 'divorce' with trade talks faces resistance from Merkel
Theresa May is facing resistance from German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the European Parliament to her goal of conducting negotiations on Britain's future trade relations with Europe at the same time as talks on arrangements for Brexit. Simultaneous
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EU leaders pledge to remain united amid Brexit
European Union leaders say they will remain united and strive to protect the bloc's interest following Britain's decision to leave. In a statement, the leaders said: "The Union will act as one and preserve its interests. "Our first priority
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Two held on gun smuggling charge
Two men have been arrested over an attempt to smuggle a gun into the country. Police said a car was stopped in Darnick Street, Glasgow, on Tuesday evening as part of an "intelligence-led operation". Two men, aged 22 and 31, have been arrested
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Economy Secretary Keith Brown apologises for role in China deal collapse
Economy Secretary Keith Brown has apologised for his role in the collapse of a possible £10 billion agreement with two Chinese companies. The Liberal Democrats called for Mr Brown to be "censured" and apologise a year on from the signing of the
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IT problems still delaying farmers' payments
If the expensive IT system installed by the Scottish Government to process European farming subsidies had been a tractor, it would have been returned to the dealer long ago with a demand for a full refund, a farmers' leader has claimed.NFU Scotland
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George Michael's family thank fans for love and support as singer is laid to rest
The family of singer George Michael has thanked fans for their messages of love and support after laying him to rest during a private ceremony. A statement shared by the former Wham! star’s publicist on Wednesday read: “We can confirm that the
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MARKETS 'PRETTY CALM' AS UK DELIVERS ARTICLE 50 LETTER TO EUROPEAN UNION
LONDON'S blue chip index pushed higher and sterling rates were mixed, as markets largely shrugged off the well-flagged triggering of Article 50.The pound rose 0.1 per cent versus the euro to 1.153, but fell 0.4 per cent against the US dollar to 1.240
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Doctor who misled medics over Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey guilty of misconduct
A "dishonest" doctor who admitted misleading other medics over Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey is guilty of serious misconduct, medical watchdogs have ruled. Dr Hannah Ryan took the temperature of Scottish nurse Ms Cafferkey as they waited to go through
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Missing 68-year-old dementia sufferer from Newton Mearns found safe and well
A 68-year-old woman with dementia who had been reported missing from her home in Newton Mearns has been found safe and well. Police had been concerned for the safety of Dorothy Hudson as she was last seen by relatives at her home in Lomond Drive
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Scottish Greens field 219 candidates for council elections
The Scottish Green Party has announced it is fielding a record 219 candidates in this year's council elections. Nominations for the local government elections have just closed, ahead of voting on May 4. The Greens fielded 80 candidates in 2012
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First Minister will not meet Donald Trump during US visit
Nicola Sturgeon will not meet Donald Trump when she visits the United States next month. A spokeswoman for the First Minister confirmed the trip is "business focused" and Ms Sturgeon has "no agreement" to meet the president. Prime Minister
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Theatre review: Anita and Me, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
TheatreAnita and MeKing's Theatre, EdinburghNeil Cooperthree starsWHEN a shaven-headed teenage boy wearing braces starts ranting about how foreigners are coming over here and stealing all our jobs, the ignorant fury of such a statement mid-way through
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Turner Prize, visual arts most contentious prize, opens rules to include older artists
The art world's most controversial prize is no longer the preserve of the young. The Turner Prize has announced that the criteria of the prize have been modified and artists of any age can be considered. Artists of any age will
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May warned Brexit stance will make independence 'inevitable'
Theresa May has been told her refusal to give Scots a vote on independence before Brexit will make the break-up of the UK inevitable. Speaking just minutes after the UK Government officially filed for divorce from the European Union, the SNP's Westminster
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Richard Curtis defends Comic Relief in row over show's lewd humour
Comic Relief co-founder Richard Curtis has defended the use of “frivolous comedy” in the BBC’s Red Nose Day telethon. The show, which included the Love Actually sequel and pop singer Ed Sheeran’s trip to Liberia, was criticised by viewers for its
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Final push against Hebridean hedgehogs
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) hopes to secure funding for its final push to remove hedgehogs from parts of the Western Isles.Two years ago the agency unveiled a £5m plan to clear then from the Uists over 10 years, work which was expected to start this
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Game Digital cheers new Nintendo Switch launch for helping rescue flagging sales
Retailer Game Digital has cheered the launch of the new Nintendo Switch console for helping rescue flagging sales after a tough first half.The chain said UK sales have jumped by 7% since the end of January amid surging demand for the Nintendo games console
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Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers second-round shock exit at China Open
RONNIE O'Sullivan suffered a shock second round exit at the China Open after losing a final-frame decider to world No.51 Mark Joyce.Despite producing two century breaks, the five-time world champion never led in the match and was eventually knocked
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Sun-seekers snapping up more long-haul holidays and cruises says TUI
Thomson owner Tui Group said British sun-seekers were snapping up more long-haul holidays and cruises as concern over terrorist attacks and political turmoil continue to blight markets in Turkey and North Africa.The travel giant's northern region,
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Nicola Sturgeon accuses Theresa May of taking a 'leap in the dark' by triggering Brexit
NICOLA Sturgeon has accused the Prime Minister of taking a “leap in the dark” by triggering Brexit without knowing what it will mean for the economy and society. The First Minister said Theresa May was still unable to answer “basic questions” about
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Flybe says market turbulence will send it swinging to a 'small loss'
Regional airline Flybe said market turbulence will send it swinging to a "small loss" as it grapples with slowing demand and a spate of cancelled flights.The firm expects to sink into the red when it posts full-year results to March 31 2017,
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European regulators kill off LSE's £24bn merger over monopoly fears
European regulators have killed off the London Stock Exchange Group's (LSE) £24 billion merger with Deutsche Borse, saying the deal would have forged a "de facto monopoly".The European Commission moved to block the deal after it said the
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Hotel chain unveils expansion plans as Peterhead venue opens
An hotel chain has announced expansion plans which could see 21 new hotels open in Scotland. Travelodge said the proposals have the potential to create more than 400 jobs. A Peterhead Travelodge opened on Wednesday, with further hotels expected
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Shots fired near White House as driver taken into custody after hitting police vehicle
A woman described as "erratic and aggressive" drove a vehicle into a US Capitol Police vehicle near the Capitol and was taken into custody, police said. Shots were fired, but the incident appeared to be criminal in nature with "no nexus to terrorism
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PC Keith Palmer died after chest stab wound despite wearing body armour
A police officer who was killed during the Westminster terror attack died after being stabbed in the chest, despite wearing body armour. Pc Keith Palmer, 48, was fatally knifed by Muslim convert Khalid Masood while on duty in the grounds of the
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Sketch: Unite, she said.
Come together, Theresa May said. She did not add: "Right now, over me". But she may as well have. It is often not the best sign in politics if you have to call for unity. Perhaps the Prime Minister thought that saying it over and over again
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Cake and Cava as Eurosceptics toast 'beginnning of the end of EU'
Eurosceptics toasted the triggering of Article 50 with cake and cava in Brussels. Members of the Europe of Freedom and Direct Democracy (EFDD) group - which includes Ukip - hosted a lunchtime celebration at the Old Hack pub, opposite the European Commission's
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Callum McGregor tells Celtic to continue relentless streak after Premiership title is secured
CELTIC midfielder Callum McGregor has urged his teammates to continue their relentless streak after a sixth consecutive Ladbrokes Premiership title is secured. The Hoops will be crowned champions of Scotland again this weekend if they beat Hearts
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Thousands link hands on Westminster Bridge a week after terror attack
Thousands of people, from police officers to faith leaders and members of the public, have linked hands on Westminster Bridge in a show of defiance a week after the terror attack in the capital. The Hands Across Westminster Bridge vigil sought
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HQ ENTREPRENEUR: Firm ways to protect, survive and thrive
Starting a business can be a complex and time consuming process. Mapping out your offering, researching your customer base, putting together a business plan and gaining finance are usually key priorities, leaving little time for anything else. Considerations
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Break-up of UK inevitable if independence vote denied, warns Angus Robertson
Theresa May has been warned that denying Scots a vote between Brexit and independence will make the break-up of the UK "inevitable", despite her claims leaving the European Union will make Britain "more united". Mrs May, speaking as Article 50 was
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UK constitution no longer fit for purpose, say Labour leaders
The UK constitution is "no longer fit for purpose", Labour leaders have warned, as the party prepares to convene its new devolution taskforce. The group, set up by Labour to examine how to redistribute powers across the UK, will meet for the first
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Take That sing Proclaimers hit to promote Kiltwalk
Take That have performed their own version of a Proclaimers hit as they urged people to sign up for a charity walk. Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen feature alongside ITV Breakfast's LA correspondent Ross King in a video encouraging people
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Bob Dylan to meet Nobel academy to receive literature diploma
Nobel literature winner Bob Dylan will meet with members of the Swedish Academy this weekend and they will hand over his diploma and medal. Sara Danius, permanent secretary of the academy, said in a blog on the academy’s website that the 2016 winner
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Missing wife of Scots rugby legend found safe and well
The wife of Scotland rugby hero Scott Hastings has been found safe and well after being reported missing. Jennifer Hastings, 52, had last been seen in Warriston Drive, Edinburgh, at around 10am on Tuesday. Police had said they were becoming
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Report finds a blue cheese source of E. coli outbreak
The source of the outbreak of E. coli O157 in which a three-year-old child died was Dunsyre Blue cheese an investigation has found, but its producer says more detailed investigations are needed.The operators of Errington Cheese the South Lanarkshire manufacturer
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Theresa May's Brexit plans 'reckless and damaging', warns Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn has warned Theresa May's plans for Brexit are "reckless and damaging" after the Prime Minister formally triggered divorce proceedings with Brussels. The Labour leader said Mrs May and her Government must "listen, consult and represent
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Missing you already, Tusk tells Britain as EU divorce papers filed
A sombre-faced European Council president Donald Tusk held up the letter announcing Britain's intention to leave the EU as he delivered the sad message: "We already miss you. Thank you and goodbye." Speaking just minutes after Prime Minister Theresa
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BBC must reflect all parts of the UK, regulator Ofcom warns
The BBC will have to spend the same on programmes per head in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales under new plans outlined by regulator Ofcom. The watchdog becomes the first independent, external regulator of the BBC on April 3, under
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Patient trolleys contaminated with blood and faeces at Glasgow super-hospital
Inspectors found two patient trolleys "heavily contaminated with blood and faeces" on a visit to Scotland's newest hospital. The trolleys were in cubicles ready for the next patient in the immediate assessment unit (IAU) at Queen Elizabeth University
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SNP demands Scotland gets same democratic choice over Brexit
The SNP has demanded that Scotland gets the same democratic choice as UK and European governments will get over Brexit as calls were repeated for a second independence referendum. The party's leader in Westminster, Angus Robertson, said the British
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Read Theresa May's Brexit letter to Donald Tusk in full
Here is the full text of Theresa May's letter to Donald Tusk informing the European Council of the UK's intention to leave the EU. Dear President Tusk, On 23 June last year, the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. As I have
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Travel: wine, wildlife and water adventures in Vancouver
VANCOUVER is good for the soul. It has a soaring skyline, sprawling urban parks and sparkling ocean. Whether spending a few days before hopping on a cruise ship or using it as a base for venturing further into British Columbia, the visitor who doesn
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Dunsyre Blue cheese named the source of fatal E.coli outbreak last year
The consumption of Dunsyre Blue cheese was the source of a fatal E.coli outbreak last year, an investigation has concluded. The finding, announced after an "extensive" probe, is contained in a report published by Health Protection Scotland (HPS
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Martin Canning hoping quality of former Rangers winger David Templeton will show for Hamilton
Martin Canning believes just one moment of magic from David Templeton could help Hamilton's survival prospects. The 28-year-old former Rangers winger this week signed for Accies, who are bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership, until the end of the season
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'No turning back' as PM Theresa May triggers Brexit in 'historic moment'
Prime Minister Theresa May has kicked off the two-year process of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union in what she said was "an historic moment from which there can be no turning back". Minutes after a letter informing the European Council
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'Young players in Scotland choose Nandos over the gym' - John Rankin blasts youth culture in Scottish football
PFA Scotland chairman John Rankin has blasted the attitude of young players in Scottish football in response to points made by Scottish FA performance director Malky Mackay. The former Cardiff boss yesterday encouraged teeenagers coming through
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Lost Glasgow: 1930s Glasgow was cinema city glamour
GLASGOW really was 'cinema city' when the Paramount in Renfield Street screened the Bing Crosby romantic comedy 'She Loves Me Not' in 1934. Art Deco glamour Designed by the London architectural practice of Verity and Beverley, the Art Deco
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Theatre review: My Country; A Work in Progress, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
TheatreMy Country; A Work in ProgressCitizens Theatre, GlasgowNeil Cooperfour starsIT IS half an hour before a suited and booted Britannia turns the power on during the National Theatre of Great Britain's meditation on the life and times of the UK
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Ian Paterson: Cancer surgeon who carried out needless ops denies telling woman she risked cancer 'ticking time bomb'
A surgeon accused of carrying out unnecessary operations never told a patient she risked carrying a "ticking time bomb" of cancer in her breast, a court has heard. Ian Paterson, who prosecutors have alleged wrongly carried out a mastectomy on Patricia
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COMMERCIAL FOCUS: A wealth of knowledge and industry expertise reaps rewards for Brewin Dolphin
Managing your own wealth is a serious business. It’s critical that you don’t get it wrong, as your future may literally depend on it. But at the same time you’re probably not an expert, and you won’t want to spend all your time tracking your assets
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Hamilton Accies award defensive pair new deals until end of next season
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL have awarded new contracts to defensive pair Alex Gogic and Jordan McGregor. Cyprus Under-21 international Gogic and the 20-year-old McGregor, currently on loan at Airdrie, have penned deals until the end of next season at New Douglas
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Brexit Day LIVE: Momentous day for Britain as PM triggers Brexit
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Emmanuel Macron 'would not punish UK for Brexit' if he wins French presidency
The front-runner for the French presidency has said he would not punish the UK for backing Brexit if he wins power. Emmanuel Macron made the comments as he welcomed London mayor Sadiq Khan to his campaign headquarters in Paris. Mr Macron said
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Minister unable to guarantee new Queensferry Crossing dates
THE Queensferry Crossing has been delayed by up to eight months with a new date for the opening scheduled between mid-July to the end of August, economy secretary Keith Brown told MSPs. But Mr Brown has told Holyrood's Rural Economy and Connectivity
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EU 'to call May’s bluff with walkout threat'
The EU will try to call Theresa May’s bluff later and warn that it could walk out of Brexit negotiations. According to a leaked draft of a joint statement to be issued later, the EU will also act “as one” against the UK in a bid to minimise the damage
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Tycoon who banned 'coloured' tenants blames lettings agent for public backlash
A buy-to-let tycoon has blamed a disgruntled lettings agency employee for thrusting him into the spotlight over his ban on "coloured" tenants - but insisted: "I do not apologise for it." Fergus Wilson, 69, said the employee's motivation for leaking
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The 8th Door/Bluebeard's Castle: Door opens to reveal love and secrets in an enthralling operatic production
Opera The 8th Door/Bluebeard's Castle Theatre Royal, Glasgow Keith Bruce five stars IN a Spring season to be proud of, Scottish Opera's new double-bill of a new work by composer-in-residence Lliam Paterson and Bela Bartok's powerful
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Britons still divided over Brexit despite May's 'unity' call
As Theresa May kicks off the process of Britain's withdrawal from the EU with a plea for "unity", a new poll has suggested that the UK remains split down the middle on the issue, with 44% saying the decision to leave was right and 43% wrong. But the
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Female police officer run down in attempted murder in Glasgow
Police are on the hunt for a man who reversed over a female officer in a hit-and-run murder bid. The wanted male driver was stopped in Sighthill as part of an ongoing investigation. He spoke to police regarding their inquiries before suddenly
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Should Scotland allow Celtic captain Scott Brown to pick and choose when he plays?
SCOTT BROWN'S international future has hit the headlines this week as the Celtic skipper mulls over his availability for the crucial Russia 2018 qualifier against England in June. The Hoops midfielder wore the captain's armband for Sunday's 1-0
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Scale of Brexit challenge greater than going to war, says ex-civil service head
The scale of the Brexit challenge facing the Government is greater than going to war, a former head of the civil service has claimed. Lord O'Donnell said leaving the European Union was like leaping from a plane with a parachute "designed in a way
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Man dies after being bitten by his dog 'while being interviewed by BBC'
A man died after he was attacked by his Staffordshire bull terrier while reportedly being interviewed for a BBC documentary. The dog, which is not a breed prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs Act, injured its owner at an address in Norman Close
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Sterling shows Brexit jitters ahead of landmark move to trigger article 50
Sterling was showing some Brexit jitters ahead of Theresa May's landmark move to trigger Britain's exit from the European Union. The pound was down 0.4% against the US dollar at 1.24, and slipped 0.2% versus the euro at 1.149, as the Prime Minister
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300 jobs to be created in Glasgow by global professional services firm
More than 300 jobs are to be created over the next five years by a global professional services firm which is expanding its European operations in Scotland. The jobs at Genpact in Glasgow will be in digital solutions, risk management, insurance claims
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'Pivotal moment' for UK as PM May signs EU divorce papers
Theresa May has gathered her senior ministers in Downing Street as the UK prepares for a "pivotal moment" in its journey to a future outside the European Union. The Prime Minister has signed the letter that starts the formal exit process and the
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Woman injured after stairwell collapses in Perth
A woman has been taken to hospital after a stairwell collapsed in Perth. The incident at a building in Atholl Street in the city centre on Wednesday morning prompted a major operation by police, ambulance and fire crews. The woman was taken
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New guidelines published to help child and vulnerable witnesses in court cases
New guidelines have been published to improve the way evidence from child and vulnerable witnesses is taken in court cases. Scotland's Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, has drawn-up the advice around commissions; in which examination and cross-examination
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Major station redevelopment facing indefinite delays, warns rail body
THE body in charge of the UK's railways has said it cannot give a date for when the delayed redevelopment of one of Scotland's busiest stations will be completed. Network Rail has told MSPs that the major contractual and legal wranglings holding
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Charlie Miller: Rangers won't catch Derek McInnes' Aberdeen in race for second
THEY do say hope conquers fear. Rangers fans will indeed be hoping that’s the case if Charlie Miller is anything to go by. Like many associated with the Ibrox club, the former nine-in-a-row midfielder was left more than a bit surprised when Pedro
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Liam Craig thanks lucky stars he made return to Perth
LIAM CRAIG has come a long way in two years. From being cut loose by Hibernian – who were at that time languishing in the Championship after Terry Butcher’s side were relegated via the play-offs – to returning to Perth where St Johnstone manager Tommy
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Dundee United 2 Ayr United 1: Durnan does damage as United send Ayr hurtling towards drop
MARK DURNAN breathed new life into Dundee United’s promotion hopes with a dramatic late winner to see off relegation-threatened Ayr United at Tannadice last night. The big defender was the unlikely hero for Ray McKinnon’s cup winners as he struck
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Morton don't want to talk about the title but admit Hibs will be champions if they win at Easter Road
JIM DUFFY has banned his Morton players from talking about any title bid. And he believes a win for Hibs over his own team at Easter Road this evening will mean the Leith side won't be caught at the top of the Championship. A win for Morton
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Teacher falsifies exam results for 50 students because she was 'drowning in work'
By Annie Butterworth A TEACHER falsified exam results for more than 50 students because she was “drowning in work”. Caroline Grieve created false National 5 English results for 54 pupils – half of the students she was teaching at the time.
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Charlie Mulgrew is Scotland's best defender and has to start against England
TO borrow an old expression, Scotland's defence for too long was incapable of keeping weans out a close. As they have conceded goals to Malta, Lithuania, Canada and, going back a bit, Gibraltar, plus just about everyone else, any criticism of such
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Craig Gordon insists Celtic team-mate Stuart Armstrong can play at the highest level
Craig Gordon, the Celtic goalkeeper, is keen for the club to tie down Stuart Armstrong on a new contract as quickly as possible before some of the main movers and shakers down south start making tempting advances. Armstrong’s professional renaissance
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Marine Alexander Blackman tells of 'profound sense of relief'at sentence cut
Royal Marine Alexander Blackman has spoken of his "profound sense of relief" after his sentence for shooting dead an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan was reduced. The commando, who has spent more than three years in jail since being convicted
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MasterChef returns with mushroom jelly and custard ravioli
MasterChef returns on Wednesday with a fresh batch of quirky dishes as eight new hopefuls compete for a place in the quarter-finals. The new cooks try their hand at mushroom jelly and custard ravioli, following presenter Gregg Wallace’s advice:
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UK set to begin 'momentous journey' to life outside EU
THERESA May has made history with the stroke of a pen as she formally starts the process of Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, telling the country it is now the time to unite. The two years of talks with Brussels are set to be the most complicated
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Neil Cameron: I'm beginning to worry about the England game and it's nothing to do with the football
THE one thing rarely if ever said about the National Socialist German Workers Party is that they dressed really smartly. Sure, the Nazis, to afford them their catchier name, killed people on the basis of race, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, sex
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Emeli Sande gets why Scottish people would want independence
Singer Emeli Sande has shared her sympathy with the campaign for a fresh independence referendum, saying British politics has left Scottish people feeling “insecure”. The Scottish star said she could understand why dramatic changes in the UK political
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Kenny MacAskill: Wrong to think time will bring a Yes vote
THERE was an old sheriff I appeared before who was fond of saying that “there’s nothing certain in life, other than death and taxes”. He was referring to life in general, not just the characters appearing before him. The phrase has stuck with me
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Alison Rowat: Sturgeon and May dig in for an attritional shouting match
TO see those images of the Sturgeon-May meeting in Glasgow was to understand why the market for divorce photos will never match that for wedding pictures. Quite apart from the stress involved in getting the warring parties to agree on a neutral
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Neil Lennon: Beat Morton and Hibernian are back in the Premiership
ONE manager is happy to talk openly about winning the title, the other has banned the mere mention of the subject.A win for Morton over Hibernian at Easter Road this evening would take the Greenock side into second place in the Championship and seven
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Celtic's Jamie McCart proving himself to be one of the best young players in Scotland
RICHIE FORAN believes Jamie McCart’s elevation into the Scotland under 21 squad is a marker of his emergence as one of the country’s brightest prospects. The on-loan Celtic central defender has successfully made the leap from development league football
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Malky Mackay: Scotland's next crop of young footballers will be totally dedicated to the game - unlike their slightly older peers
MALKY MACKAY has revealed a dramatic new get tough approach for Scotland's teenage starlets with the focus on dedication and sacrifice after admitting he's practically written off the older age groups of Scots kids.Scotland has suffered from a
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Obituary - Donald Forsyth, civil engineer and leading figure in Scottish golf
Donald ForsythCivil engineerBorn: May 11, 1931;Died: March 22, 2017DONALD Forsyth, who has died aged 85, was a well-known civil engineer and talented amateur sportsman who became managing director of the building and civil engineering company Henry Boot
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Obituary - David Storey, writer best known for This Sporting Life
WriterBorn: July 13 1933;Died: March 27 2017DAVID Storey, who has died aged 83, was a playwright, novelist, screenwriter, and painter; his first novel, This Sporting Life (1960), based on his experiences as a professional rugby league player, also became
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Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Vienesse Whirls by William Curley
Chocolate Vienesse Whirls by William Curley Despite the name, these are actually a British creation. Originally made with florettes of vanilla dough and filled with raspberry jam and buttercream. I have evolved what some consider a dated ‘biscuit
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Camley's Cartoon on Wednesday, March 29
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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Poem of the Day: Hogmanay by Michael Stephenson
Michael Stephenson of Bathgate has been awarded the runner-up prize of £500 in the 2016 James McCash Scots Poetry Competition, on the theme of “Change in Lichtsome,” with this sensitive but unsentimental tale of reconciliation to loss, and an awareness
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NHS in Scotland faces massive annual damages bill increase after change to injury payouts
THE health service in Scotland faces paying tens of millions more annually on damages claims following an overhaul of compensation payments that means lump sum payouts for negligence could soar, it is claimed. The Scottish Government confirmed
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Ken Smith's Diary: Celtic and Thistle clash just the ticket
Eye on the ball PARTICK Thistle announced yesterday: “All restricted view tickets for our clash with Celtic on 5th April are now sold out. Only full view tickets available.” Foster Evans wondered if Thistle fans can’t bear the thought of seeing
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Independence poll plan fuels investment worry
HALF of Scottish companies say they do not feel comfortable undertaking investment activity until the outcome of a second independence referendum is known, a survey reveals.However, 32 per cent of companies state they will still invest, in the context
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Ousted Alliance Trust boss got £1.2m pay for 2016
THE former chief executive of Alliance Trust received a salary and benefits package worth more than £1.2 million during 2016, despite being made redundant at the beginning of the year.Katharine Garrett-Cox, who was ousted from her role in February 2016
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Time makes a fool of all of us
IS time playing tricks with us? Did the clock move forward days rather than an hour? First, we had a report of Scotland in March reaching 20C, the highest temperature in the UK (“Scotland basks in the highest temperature across the UK”), then we had
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Letters special: Where is the logic in leaving UK to secure EU membership?
THE UK Government’s opposition to a second Scottish independence referendum has hardened further. There will be no more talks about the timing of one in the immediate future, and most definitely not before the Brexit deal has been settled. In any case
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Pre-school pupils to go on safari of musical discovery at indoor 'camp'
MORE than 2,000 pre-school children are getting the chance to discover the world of orchestral music under canvas. Children from 66 Scottish nurseries will "go camping" indoors with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) as Glasgow’s newest concert
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Kenny MacAskill: Wrong to think time will bring a Yes vote
THERE was an old sheriff I appeared before who was fond of saying that “there’s nothing certain in life, other than death and taxes”. He was referring to life in general, not just the characters appearing before him. The phrase has stuck with me
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Boardroom changes see chief depart Bowleven
KEVIN Hart is no longer part of the management team at Bowleven, the oil and gas company, which suffered a boardroom upheaval after a campaign for change by a rebel investor.Mr Hart remained chief executive of Edinburgh-based Bowleven after being voted
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Aggreko boss enjoys big increase in value of annual pay package
AGGREKO chief executive Chris Weston has seen the value of his annual pay package increase by around 30 per cent. The annual report of the Glasgow-based temporary power specialist shows Mr Weston earned total remuneration of £1,909,155 in 2016, up from
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Market round-up
MESSRS Craig Wilson Ltd sold 2556 prime hoggs at Ayr yesterday to a top of £98 per head and 220.9p per kg to average 180.8p (+14.1p on the week).There were also 799 cast sheep forward when all classes were again dearer on the week with heavy ewes selling
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Seeds sown for tech start-ups
THE entrepreneur who co-founded and successfully exited intelligentepos has launched what is believed to be Scotland’s first tech accelerator dedicated to pre-seed funding start-ups. Robin Knox, who sold intelligentepos to iZettle last year, and Calum
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Trespass cites investment benefit as outdoor brand posts profits rise
THE family company that owns the Trespass outdoor clothing brand has reported a near 70 per cent increase in profits.Glasgow-based Jacobs & Turner has highlighted the benefit of a two-year investment programme on its sales and profitability. Accounts
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AG Barr: Ministers will not tell us how to run our firm
THE boss of Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has declared consumer tastes, not government regulation, will determine how the business is run as he repeated the company’s criticism of moves to introduce a soft drinks levy. Roger White was commenting as the Cumbernauld-based
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Theatre productions focus on the dangers of new technology
WHEN worlds collide, what happens next is usually the stuff of disaster movies. This has never been the case with Edinburgh International Science Festival, however, as this year's substantial and expansive theatre programme looks set to prove. While
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Staff shortages and surgery delays blamed for cancer waiting times breaches
STAFF shortages, long waits for complex robotic surgery and a lack of theatre capacity have been blamed by the health boards with the worst cancer waiting times in Scotland, as the latest figures revealed deteriorating national performance in 2016. Four
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Alert over Europe measles outbreak as Scotland MMR rate remains below 95 per cent
WORLD health chiefs have called on European nations to ramp up their measles vaccination rates amid a spike in cases across the continent which it warned has "the potential to cause large outbreaks". The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised
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Cornell du Preez desperate for Edinburgh to show something against La Rochelle in Europe
IF Edinburgh get a result against La Rochelle on Friday night in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals, it could be the most remarkable turnaround by a Scottish side since the national team defeated Wales 14-8 at Murrayfield in 1955 after 17 defeats
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Ruth Davidson urged to apologise after mocking accent of SNP MSP amid heated debate
RUTH Davidson has been urged to apologise after mocking the accent of an SNP MSP, amid claims the language of the second referendum debate is already “divisive” and “disgusting”. The Scottish Conservative leader was accused of resorting to “hectoring
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Parents of children with special needs have many challenges to face
AS the “middle-class” parent of a daughter with special needs who is now in her 30s, I am a little disappointed at the tone of the article about our children being given more support (“Middle-class special needs children given more support” and Leader
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Letters: It is not just football but rugby too that needs common-sense approach
LAST Saturday was a balmy spring afternoon in most of Scotland, yet every one of the premier football grounds was shut and empty, denying the clubs much needed revenue and the fans a chance to enjoy a match in pleasant weather conditions.
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Revised opening date for Queensferry Crossing due
BAD weather has forced another yet delay in the completion of the new Queensferry Crossing.Strong winds have been blamed for the failure to complete Scotland's biggest transport infrastructure project in a generation by its latest deadline.Economy
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Westminster digs in its heels as Holyrood votes for second referendum
NICOLA Sturgeon has secured the endorsement of the Scottish Parliament for a second independence referendum, only for the UK Government to throw new obstacles in her path.After three days of debate, and knowing it would mean a constitutional fight with
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Ban on meeting was cowardly
IF the Bishop of Edinburgh has the humility to reconsider his actions, he might wonder whether he has been too hasty to conflate “anti-Semitism” with a dislike of the actions of the Israeli state (“Holy row breaks out as Loach accuses Bishop of censorship
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Retirement the best job I’ve had
I ADMIRE Herald journalist Marianne Taylor’s positive decision to stop worrying about her pension and embrace the prospect of not retiring at 60 or 65 (“I’m glad I won’t be retiring at 60 ... or 65”, The Herald, March 27)”.Good luck to her, I say, but
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Alison Rowat: Sturgeon and May dig in for an attritional shouting match
TO see those images of the Sturgeon-May meeting in Glasgow was to understand why the market for divorce photos will never match that for wedding pictures. Quite apart from the stress involved in getting the warring parties to agree on a neutral
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Boost for Cairn Energy in Senegal as partner highlights success of latest well
CAIRN Energy has received more good news from West Africa after drilling underlined the potential of a big find it made in the waters off Senegal.Cairn’s partner in Senegal, Far, said the latest well to appraise the SNE find had been extremely successful
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University lecturers ‘judged’ by student questionnaires
THE career prospects of Scottish university lecturers are being dictated by students surveys, a union has warned.The UCU lecturers’ union said the move by Edinburgh University was a damaging marketisation of higher education with students seen as “customers
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Vibration monitoring pioneer wins backing
A firm whose technology can cut the risk of construction workers suffering a debilitating condition caused by vibrations has secured £700,000 growth funding with around a fifth of the money coming from staff. Edinburgh-based Reactec won the vote
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Factions and bullies a thing of the past, says charity boss
THE new head of Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has pledged to put claims of bullying and in-fighting in the charity’s past after a shake-up of the way it is run.Rory Mair CBE, former chief executive of local government body Cosla, was elected unopposed
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Menzies reveals ex-directors’ pay
FORMER John Menzies chief financial officer Paula Bell received total remuneration of £233,000 in her final seven months with the aviation and distribution firm before leaving for Spirent Communications in July. Ms Bell’s pay is outlined in Menzies’
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Liverpool boost for Greenock port
GREENOCK Ocean Terminal expects to double its business in the next five years following the opening of a £400 million ‘sister’ terminal in Liverpool. Peel Ports said the Inverclyde facility will serve as a feeder hub for Liverpool2, which is now able
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Economy Secretary facing censure vote over dud £10bn China deal
MSPs will today be urged to censure SNP economy secretary Keith Brown for failing to check out a touted £10bn Chinese investment package that proved a mirage.Scottish LibDem leader Willie Rennie will table the censure motion on the first anniversary of
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David Ross: Bringing ministers to book over HIE
Tomorrow night a book will be launched in an Inverness pub favoured by the Fourth Estate. It should be an intriguing work, having been inspired by, of all things, the Scottish Government’s review of the enterprise and skills services. In particular
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Arts News: Tia McGraff in Glasgow; Glenfarg Folk Feast; Making Music workshop; The Blueswater dates.
AWARD-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Tia McGraff plays the latest in Celtic Music Radio’s House Concert series on Monday, May 1 at the station’s Admiral Street studios in Glasgow. Born in Ontario, McGraff moved to Nashville in 1999 and met her now
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Rising Scottish star returning home for festival show
IF AMERICA is the land of opportunity, its music schools must be the country in microcosm. Mairi Chaimbeul graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston last May, having also been awarded the college’s coveted American Roots Award. She is still
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Upland farmers “struggling to understand” wind-down of scheme
UPLAND farmers are “struggling to understand” why Scotland’s is having to wind down its Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme, which has long been valued for its targeted contribution to the country’s more marginal livestock producersResponding to the news
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Cromarty wins Beatrice contracts
THE PORT of Cromarty Firth has been awarded two contracts by one of the companies that will begin installing the 84-turbine Beatrice Offshore Windfarm in the Outer Moray Firth later this year. Seaway Heavy Lifting, which is working alongside Subsea 7
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Anderson Strathern chair: we want to be modern and progressive
ANDERSON Strathern’s new chairman Bruce Farquhar, who takes over from incumbent Robert Carr at the end of this week, is clear on what he wants the firm to achieve during his three-year term: “I’m very keen that we continue our journey to establish a modern
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Adviser warns of risks of pension transfers
EDINBURGH financial advisory business Robson Macintosh is urging members of final salary pension schemes to think carefully before cashing in benefits on the back of inflated transfer values.Earlier this year technology provider Origo, which facilitates
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Urquhart to stand down as Morton Fraser chair
MORTON Fraser litigation partner Maggie Moodie has been named as the firm’s new chairman after Linda Urquhart announced her retirement after 33 years with the firm.The firm’s chief executive Chris Harte said that Ms Moodie, who will continue to lead the
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Whitehall braces itself for constitutional clash with Holyrood over Great Repeal Bill
THE UK Government is bracing itself for a series of constitutional clashes with Holyrood over the Great Repeal Bill as former First Minister Jack McConnell suggested an independent judge should be appointed to rule over intergovernmental disputes to avoid
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Herald View: The Holyrood vote signals time to talk
SO, after a suspension of the debate in the aftermath of the Westminster attack, the SNP, backed by the Greens, have won the support they needed for their plan to ask Westminster for the power to hold another independence referendum. The Scottish Parliament
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Herald View: Rating lecturers is a blunt instrument of little value
FEW countries of Scotland’s size have such a global reputation for providing quality higher education and the high standard of the teaching is undoubtedly one of things that elevates our institutions.With this in mind, university performance managers
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Swinney has failed the test with his wrong-headed education reforms
Iain Gray is the Scottish Labour education spokesman JOHN Swinney made a big speech on schools last week. The SNP Education Secretary said the “data” told him that “the status quo was not an option” and then expressed his disappointment that “there