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Tennis starlet Lumsden enjoying her long journey to the top
MAIA Lumsden has certainly racked up the air miles this year. As one of Scotland’s most promising tennis prodigies, she has spent the year zig-zagging her way across Europe in her quest to ascend the world ranking list. The young Scot is merely finding
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Scottish ministers demand ‘fair funding deal’ for railways
Scottish ministers have called for a “fair funding deal” for Scotland’s railways after the UK Government announced billions of pounds worth of funding for future years. The Treasury said the Scottish Government will receive more than £3.6 billion
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New photography exhibition explores childhoods across Scotland
A photography exhibition exploring the lives of children at play, work, home and in school is set to feature in a new collection at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. More than 100 photographs have been selected from the vast
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Brexit talks need tiger in tank says Johnson after Barnier’s ‘no’ to trade talks
Boris Johnson has said it is time to “put a tiger in the tank” of Brexit negotiations, after Brussels’ chief negotiator quashed hopes of trade talks beginning next week. In a significant setback for Theresa May, Michel Barnier said a “disturbing
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Emma Thompson compares Harvey Weinstein allegations to Jimmy Savile scandal
Emma Thompson has labelled Harvey Weinstein a “predator” as she compared sexual allegations around the film producer to the Jimmy Savile scandal. The two-time Oscar winner said the movie mogul was at the top of a ladder of “harassment and belittling
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German businessman who landed Scot in Dubai jail for 'touching his hip' drops his complaint but it's too late
A businessman who landed a Scottish man in a Dubai jail over claims of being indecently touched had dropped his complaint. Jamie Harron, 27, has been stripped of his passport and faces a three-year sentence over allegations he touched a leading
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Focus on book shop puts spotlight on underground gay scene in Edinburgh
JAMES Ley had never heard of Lavender Menace when he won an LGBT History Month Scotland Cultural Commission award to write a new play. While Edinburgh's pioneering gay book shop that existed between 1982 and 1987 before reinventing itself in new premises
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What can we do to encourage more women to take up cycling?
I AM furiously pedalling down Glasgow’s Argyle Street. My thighs burning, my face is reddening and my chest is wheezing as I half-choke on the aromatic diesel fumes from the bus trundling past me. Ah, I think: the glamour of journalism. Rather
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FTSE 100 hits record closing high as Brexit worries prompt sterling slump
The FTSE 100 closed at a record high on Thursday due in part to the drop in sterling sparked by concerns over a deadlock in Brexit talks.London’s blue chip index rose 0.3 per cent or 22.43 points to end the day at an all-time closing high of 7,556.24.
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VisitScotland to reduce number of information centres from 65 to 26
VisitScotland is to close almost two thirds of its tourist offices as part of a radical approach to the "information revolution". The national tourism organisation said two out of three visitors now access information online, while footfall to
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One in three LGBTI Scots have been hate crime victim at least 10 times
Almost a third of LGBTI Scots who have experienced hate crime have been the victim of at least 10 attacks, new research has revealed. A survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and inter-sex people in Scotland found that three fifths (61%) considered
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‘Outlander effect’ fails to save two in three tourism centres from axe
SCOTLAND'S tourism body is to close two thirds of its information centres despite record numbers of visitors flocking to the country. The sites set for closure include tourist information offices at Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports, as well as traditional
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Royal Mail wins court order to halt strike but threat of action still looms
The Royal Mail has won a court injunction halting a planned 48-hour strike by postal workers but still faces the threat of industrial action before Christmas. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) were set to walk out from October 19
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Carillion shares jump after multiple bids for healthcare business confirmed
CARILLION shares jumped more than five per cent after the troubled infrastructure giant confirmed it had received multiple takeover bids for its UK healthcare business.The company issued a market statement after a spate of media speculation about a possible
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What are the best things to buy with your last round £1?
The round £1 will not be accepted in stores from Sunday as it’s replaced by a more secure 12-sided coin. While some retailers have said they will give their shoppers a little extra time to spend the coin it really is time to say goodbye. Here
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Fiancee takes campaign for ex-soldier in 'hell hole' India jail to Number 10
The fiancee of a British ex-soldier jailed in India said she thinks about marrying him "every single day" as she took her justice campaign to Number 10. Loved ones of six ex-soldiers currently in a "hell hole" prison in Chennai handed in a petition
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Nuclear power station workers to be consulted over industrial action in pay row
Workers at both of Scotland's nuclear power stations are to be consulted over industrial action in a dispute over pay and conditions. The GMB union said it will hold a consultative ballot among its members at the Hunterston B and Torness stations
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Buses returning to Forth Road Bridge in first phase of reopening
Buses will be able to use the Forth Road Bridge from Friday as part of a phased reopening. The bridge has been closed for roadworks to allow it to be used for public transport since the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing. It will partially
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Wildlife lovers encouraged to check garden ivy for rare moth species
Wildlife lovers are being encouraged to take a “torchlight safari” to patches of late-flowering ivy to spot rare migrant moths which are flocking to the UK. Unusual moths from Europe including the scarce silver-striped hawk-moth and Radford’s flame
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Body of woman found in search for missing Perthshire woman found
The body of a woman has been found with a car by police searching for a missing person. Wilma Carlin went missing from her home address in Kenmore, Perthshire, earlier this week. The 60-year-old, described as a keen walker, was last seen in
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Firefighters checking Glasgow tower blocks 'every four hours' over cladding fears
Firefighters are carrying out "regular site visits" to blocks of flats in the west end of Glasgow over fears about material used on the buildings. Two properties in Castlebank Drive at the Glasgow Harbour development on the banks of the River Clyde
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Game of Thrones star is working at Glasgow Central station
A Game of Thrones star has joined the workforce at Glasgow Central station. Actor Kristian Nairn who plays Hodor delighted fans by playing conductor at the busy rail station during the launch of a new on-board entertainment service Exstream.
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Firefighters and specialist unit head to Dalmarnock as strong smell of gas forces Scotrail to shut off trains
FIREFIGHTERS and specialist units have been called to Dalmarnock after trains were stopped due to a strong smell of gas. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they were called to the scene shortly before 5pm. Firefighters are
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Scots hairdresser hit with new serious assault charge in HIV infection case
A hairdresser accused of deliberately infecting his partners with HIV is facing an additional charge of grievous bodily harm against another young man. Daryll Rowe, 26, originally from Edinburgh, allegedly set out to spread the virus by pressuring
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Sir Richard Branson claims hyper-loop will take passengers from Scotland to London in just 45 minutes
Sir Richard Branson has invested in a Hyperloop firm which he claims will transport passengers between London and Scotland in 45 minutes. The billionaire’s Virgin Group has formed a partnership with Los Angeles-based Hyperloop One, which is developing
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Royal Mail wins injunction preventing postal workers’ 48-hour strike
The Royal Mail has won an injunction preventing next week’s 48-hour strike by postal workers. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) were set to walk out from October 19 after voting massively in favour of industrial action in a long-running
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Former Liberal Democrat short-lived 'retirement' as he returns to top team
Liberal Democrat former leader Menzies Campbell has been brought back into the party's top team as part of a reshuffle announced by Sir Vince Cable. Tim Farron, who quit as leader after the general election, has been tasked with drawing up plans
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An ex-England manager is one of the surprise bookies' favourites to take the Scotland job
FORMER England boss Sam Allardyce is one of the bookies' favourites to take over as Scotland manager after the departure of Gordon Strachan. A survey of current bookies' prices shows that Allardyce is one of the six most fancied candidates for
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Brendan Rodgers hopeful injured Celtic trio will be ready for Champions League trip to Bayern Munich
CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that a trio of key players should be available for next week's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. Centre-back Jozo Simunovic, captain Scott Brown and midfielder Stuart Armstrong were all ruled
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Dave King faces being ordered to pay £11million to complete his takeover of Rangers
A JUDGE has been urged to pass an unprecedented order which would force Rangers chairman Dave King to make an £11 million offer for the remaining shares in the club. Advocate James McNeill QC told Lord Bannatyne that the Panel On Takeovers and
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Blind woman's gift of rare Braille Rabbie Burns manuscripts
A rare Braille collection of the work of Robert Burns has been presented to the University of Glasgow. The unique books, which are almost 50 years old, have been given to the university’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies on permanent loan from the
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1954: When cars were allowed down Buchanan Street
ONE of the pleasures of looking back through the colossal number of archive pictures taken by Herald and Times photographers over the decades is the chance to see how much has changed between then and now. This is particularly true of city-centre streets
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BTO partners paid average of £166,000 in 2016/17 year
PARTNERS at Glasgow law firm BTO Solicitors earned an average of £166,000 in the last financial year, with the highest-paid partner at the firm taking home over £245,000, writes Margaret Taylor.In its first set of accounts since converting to a limited
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Ryanair cancellations spark fall in domestic passengers at Glasgow Airport
GLASGOW Airport suffered a downturn in domestic passenger numbers in September as the Ryanair cancellation controversy reduced the number of flights between Glasgow and Stansted. But the scandal, which saw the Irish airline cancel thousands of flights
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Where did it all go wrong? Five key matches that led to Gordon Strachan's Scotland failure
Scotland 1-2 Wales 22 March 2013 Strachan's competitive debut on the Scotland bench ended disappointingly, with this defeat to the Welsh leaving his side bottom of the table with no wins and just two points from five games. Grant Hanley's
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Gordon Strachan leaves Scotland post after failure to reach Russia 2018
GORDON Strachan has left his post as Scotland manager following the failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The former Celtic and Middlesbrough boss took over the national team in January 2013, succeeding Craig Levein. But the failure to
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Remarkable' - Cockpit, Lyceum, Edinburgh, four stars
Theatre: Cockpit, Royal Lyceum Theatre, EdinburghNeil Cooper, Four stars"NO FIGHTING" says a makeshift banner hanging over the upper circle of the Lyceum auditorium as seen from the stage, where some of the audience are seated throughout Wils
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Celtic's Brendan Rodgers wins Premiership manager of the month award
BRENDAN Rodgers has been named Ladbrokes Premiership manager of the month for September. The Celtic boss maintained the Hoops' position at the top of the table after guiding his side to three wins and a draw, including a 2-0 victory away to rivals
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Chancellor and Cabinet "working well" together, insists No 10, as talk of major rift persists
THE Chancellor and the Cabinet are “working well” on Brexit, Downing Street has insisted, as talk of a major rift at the top of the UK Government persists.Tory Eurosceptic MPs have called on Philip Hammond to resign because of his gloomy outlook on Brexit
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Scotland 'would have qualified' if Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths started early matches
GORDON Strachan’s decision not to pick Leigh Griffiths at the start of Scotland’s Russia 2018 qualifying campaign cost Scotland a place at the World Cup. That is the view of former internationalist Billy Dodds, who believes Scotland have improved
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Woman struck by falling plasterboard at Queen Street station
A woman has been struck by a section of falling plasterboard at Queen Street Station. The plasterboard is believed to have collapsed from the ceiling next to the ticket desk and struck a female passenger. She has been taken to hospital
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Barnier says "deadlock" on divorce bill as he ends hope of start to UK/EU trade talks any time soon
THERE is “deadlock” in Britain’s negotiations with Brussels over the divorce settlement, Michel Barnier has insisted, as he gave a gloomy assessment of the talks’ process, saying the latest round had ended without taking any "great steps forward&
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Cockenzie site to be sold to local council
THE site of the former Cockenzie power station is to be sold to the local authority.Scottish Power has announced that East Lothian Council is the preferred bidder to purchase the site, which was demolished in 2015.It will now develop the area in line
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Tommy Wright hits back at 'paranoid' Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has hit back at "paranoid" Pedro Caixinha following claims his side were leaked team information last season. The Rangers manager alleged on Wednesday that Wright had been fed team news from his camp ahead of the
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Island wind farms allowed to participate in next renewable auction
WIND projects on the Scottish islands will be able to apply for financial support in the next auction for less-established renewable subsidies after a change in rules.The UK Government also confirmed that up to £557 million will be available for future
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Crowd-funded distillery hits next target
GlenWyvis Distillery in Dingwall, which is aiming to become the first community-owned whisky producer in Scotland, has appointed a Diageo veteran as it first distillery manager.The company, chaired by David O’Connor, has also hit a £250,000 target in
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Up and away: Asset management consultant raises £125m in float
ALPHA Financial Markets Consulting (FMC), the consultant to the asset and wealth management industry which was formerly part of Edinburgh investment house Dunedin, has raised £125.4 million through its stock market flotation.Shares in Alpha FMC, whose
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Brexit could lead to a 50 per cent fall in farm incomes
AVERAGE farm profitability could drop from £38,000 to £15,000 a year in the worst case scenario as a result of policy and performance challenges that come from Brexit, modelling work has revealed. AHDB's (Agriculture and Horticulture Development
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Firms must look abroad to build economy
IN Scotland, less than 10% of businesses currently export. To move this country’s economy forward, we must build on that number by increasing our tourism income and our manufacturing exporting. We should focus on developing new technologies and boosting
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Refinery contract boost for Wood Group amid North Sea downturn
WOOD Group has won a multi-million dollar contract to work on an oil refinery in Lincolnshire which will help the company reduce its reliance on the depressed North Sea market.Aberdeen-based Wood has been appointed by Total to provide maintenance services
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Five free agents who could bolster Celtic's defensive options
NEWS of injury scares for Jozo Simunovic and Mikael Lustig arrived during the international break, raising concerns once again about Brendan Rodgers' sparse defensive options at Celtic. While neither player appears to have picked up a major problem
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Scottish tax rises "inevitable" but not enough says MacAskill
TAX rises for Scots are “inevitable”, former SNP cabinet minister Kenny MacAskill has said. The former Justice Secretary said it was now “simply a question of how much and upon whom they will fall”, and forecast the middle classes were likeliest
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Charities step up campaign against golf course development
A group of charities have stepped up their campaign to halt the development of a championship golf course on a protected coastal area. The campaigners are calling on the public to take action and oppose a planning application for the 18-hole course
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Brian Beacom: Who is to blame for Hurricane Harvey?
GOD is dead. His wife has left him, he’s facing a string of sexual abuse allegations and been hung out to dry by his own company. The working life of Harvey Weinstein, the film producer once christened a deity by Hollywood goddess Meryl Streep,
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Agenda: Helping to develop the innovators of the future
By Graeme Smith, Managing Director, Amazon Development Centre Scotland SCOTLAND is known as a nation of inventors. In recent years, Scotland’s technology companies have seen success on a global scale and recent developments in technology are creating
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Surge in cancer scans outstripping radiologist numbers as vacancies mount
A SURGE in demand for scans crucial to diagnosing cancer is piling pressure on radiologists as Scotland grapples with one of the highest vacancy rates in the UK. The Royal College of Radiologists warned of a looming “tsunami of retirements” with
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Man to appear in court over death of Mario Tony Capuano in Barmulloch
A MAN is due in court today in connection with the death of Mario Tony Capuano in Barmulloch. Police Scotland confirmed that they have arrested and detained a 28-year-old following the death of the popular young father. We previously reported
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White Widow Isis recruiter who 'trained bomber in Glasgow' is killed in drone strike
British IS recruiter Sally-Anne Jones, dubbed the White Widow, has been killed in a US drone strike, it has been reported. Jones was killed close to the border between Syria and Iraq by a US Air Force strike in June, according to The Sun. She
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Conor Sammon expects cold shoulder if he sinks old pals Kilmarnock
CONOR SAMMON says he is likely to in the doghouse if he shoots down former club Kilmarnock this Saturday, but he is prepared to take the consequences if it means three points for Partick Thistle. Sammon’s wife Caroline is an avid Kilmarnock supporter
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Murray Davidson: gloves are ready to come off against Rangers
ST Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson always fancied himself as a goalkeeper. So he leapt at the chance to pull on the gloves for 20 minutes in Dave Mackay’s testimonial match with Dundee. But after conceding two goals in a 5-3 defeat Davidson
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Popped shoulder not enough to stop Celtic youngster Kristoffer Ajer
THE Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer insists he was not going to let a shoulder popping out of place stop him from playing for Norway. The Under-21 internationalist lasted the full 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-1 Euro 2019 qualifying victory over Germany
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Graeme Sharp feels the sting but he still wants Strachan for Scotland
Graeme Sharp feels the sting of Scotland’s footballing failures more keenly than most. But that does not mean he thinks the SFA should swing the axe on Gordon Strachan. Instead he says his former Scotland team-mate should be given a new deal. The
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Boss of East Kilbride-based Goals quits
THE chief executive of East Kilbride-based Goals Soccer Centres has quit the role.Goals told the City this morning that Mark Jones will leave to pursue another role in the private sector. He joined the 5-a-side football pitch operator in May 2016 after
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Beers of the week: Including Beavertown Lupuloid and Northern Monk/Verdant Cap
With pictures and anecdotes from Beavertown’s inaugural event, Leeds Beer Festival and Indy Man Beer Con being all over my various social medias in the last couple of months I have sought to overcome my fear of missing out by doing some deeper digging
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Celtic chief's salary soars through the £1 million mark for the first time
CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell has seen his annual salary break the £1 million mark for the first time. The 58-year-old who succeeded Ian McLeod as chief executive 14 years ago, has seen his pay package rise by £167,851 in a year to £1.167
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Unreleased Prince material was removed from Paisley Park, say angry sisters
Unreleased material by the late rock superstar Prince has been removed from a vault at his Paisley Park home to the anger of two of his sisters. The trove, said to include master tapes of unpublished works worth millions of pounds, has reportedly
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Police called after ‘family dispute’ at home of Harvey Weinstein’s daughter
Officers were called after a “family dispute” at the home of Harvey Weinstein’s daughter on Wednesday as the scandal surrounding the disgraced Hollywood movie mogul continued. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed they were called
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Winds whip new terror into California wildfires as death toll rises to 23
Wildfires burning through California wine country exploded in size and number on Wednesday as authorities issued new evacuation orders and the death toll climbed to at least 23. Three days after the fires began, firefighters were still unable to
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Harry dines with scores of women at gala in aid of children’s charity
Prince Harry dined with scores of women at a glittering black tie gala in aid of a children’s charity. The annual 100 Women in Finance (100WF) event on Wednesday raised money for WellChild, a national charity offering support to seriously ill children
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White Widow IS recruiter Sally-Anne Jones ‘killed in drone strike’
British IS recruiter Sally-Anne Jones, dubbed the White Widow, has been killed in a US drone strike, it has been reported. Jones was killed close to the border between Syria and Iraq by a US Air Force strike in June, according to The Sun. She
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Energy tariffs price cap legislation to be published
Draft legislation to introduce a price cap on “rip-off” energy tariffs is to be published by the Government today. Ofgem will bring in a cap on poor value standard variable or other default tariffs under the Draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (
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Latest round of Brexit talks expected to close with little sign of progress
The fifth round of Brexit negotiations is coming to an end amid growing frustration at the apparent failure of the talks in Brussels to break the deadlock. Brexit Secretary David Davis and the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier are expected to
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Minister’s comments show Government pressing on with ‘dementia tax’ – Labour
Labour has accused the Government of pressing on with its so-called “dementia tax” reforms after a minister said taxpayers should not be “propping up” people to keep their own homes while they were generating “massive” care costs. Video footage
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Schoolboy starts campaign to give out socks and underwear to the homeless
A YOUNG boy has started a charity project to collect new socks and underwear for the homeless. Joe Cox, 11, had noticed a growing number of rough sleepers while walking in his neighbourhood of Leith, Edinburgh. His simple idea, which he has
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Poll: Should Gordon Strachan stay on as Scotland manager?
SCOTLAND'S dream of ending a 20-year World Cup exile ended in Ljubljana on Sunday. A 2-2 draw against Slovenia in a must-win final day qualifier saw Gordon Strachan's side slip behind Slovakia into third place on goal difference. The Tartan
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Experts find C-section births link to obesity
A CAUSAL link involving friendly stomach bacteria has been found between C-section births and increased obesity risk. Scientists had already shown that Caesarean babies are more likely to grow up obese, but have not been clear about the reason
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Alison Rowat: With a wave of lozenges she was free ... but for how long?
GOING by the visits he made to the city, Harry Houdini had a soft spot for Glasgow. One would like to think there was a natural connection between a performer who made a name for himself escaping perilous situations against ridiculous odds and a city
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Woman on trial accused of murdering her baby daughter
A WOMAN is on trial accused of murdering her 14-month-old daughter by placing a cushion over her face and shaking her,Sadia Ahmed, 26, is alleged to have assaulted Inaya Ahmed on April 17, 2016 at the family home in Bernisdale Drive, Drumchapel, Glasgow
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Quiz set for US launch as sales grow one third
QUIZ, the Glasgow-based fashion chain, has announced a 35 per cent rise in revenue in its first trading update since floating on the stock market in July.The company also revealed plans to launch into the United States in the second half as it looks to
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Analysis: online channel is the perfect fit for retailer
While Glasgow-based Quiz rightly is quite rightly happy about its 35 per cent growth in overall sales, the significant 204 per cent increase in online sales is the stand-out number in the group’s first trading update since its July flotation. This
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Crack down on phone drivers
THE deterrence factor which the government hoped would follow the doubling of points and fines for driving whilst using a mobile device is obviously not working given the case of Luke Pirie ("Driver is jailed for six years over death of two-year-old
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NHS needs to be more user-friendly
GAVIN Tait's letter (October 11) criticising the considered replacement of Monklands has merit – but these large specialised units, while providing and centralising the best care, overlook the fact that it is not all about transplants, angioplasty
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Letters: SNP should concentrate on finding a plan to grow the economy
THERE is no question that the First Minister gave a very good speech with lots of positive, but unfunded as yet, policies (“Cheaper energy pledge by Sturgeon steals the show”, The Herald, October 11). So far, so good. However, it seems astonishing that
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Public health fears as council axes pest control department and posts in savage cost-cutting plans
COUNCIL chiefs have warned of a serious risk to public health from increased food poisoning outbreaks and infestations under its own proposed cuts to environmental health and pest control budgets. Midlothian Council is proposing severe reductions
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Gaelic language study sees decline in its heartland of the Outer Hebrides
THE long-term future of the Gaelic language in the Outer Hebrides is under threat, according to a leading academic. The warning came after new figures showed a decline in pupils studying Gaelic in parts of the Western Isles. Once regarded as
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Business leaders' shock as airport chief steps down.
BUSINESS leaders have expressed their surprise after Glasgow Airport Managing Director Amanda McMillan abruptly announced she is stepping down from the role after almost a decade in chargeMrs McMillan, who is also chief executive officer of Aberdeen,
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Change track on Abellio
SCOTRAIL’s service to and from Lanark is a disgrace. Failure to invest in the basics like decent rolling stock means that passengers are faced with a journey often with toilets that do not function. The actual rolling stock is past its sell-by date. It
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Lack of cash, not genetics or lifestyle, is bringing down Scottish football
IT is not genetics or lifestyle that is bringing down Scottish football (Letters, October 10 & 11), it is money and big business elsewhere. At the top level in England, football is no longer seen as being primarily entertainment, but as a money-making
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Malissimo: Scottish academia will rue the decision to drop Italian degree
THE announcement by the University of Strathclyde that it will no longer offer a joint honours degree in Italian is a disturbing indication of attitudes prevailing in Scottish academia (“University says ‘arrivederci’ to joint honours degrees in Italian
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Greens demand extra income tax band in Holyrood budget talks
THE Scottish Greens will today push for the introduction of an extra income tax band as part of any potential deal with the SNP to pass Holyrood’s budget.The Greens say their plan would cut tax cut for those on less than the average wage of £26,500, but
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Arts cuts are coming, warns Creative Scotland in letter to cultural companies
ARTS companies across Scotland could lose their funding as cash for culture falls in the coming years, the nation's main cultural funder has warned.A reduction in National Lottery money, as well as an expected standstill or reduced grant from the
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Anderson Strathern sets up claims arm to help push on disputes
EDINBURGH law firm Anderson Strathern has looked to further diversity its business interests with the launch of a claims management business that will see it fund disputes in a no win, no fee basis.Alba Claims, which is being run by firm chairman Bruce
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Herald View: A new round tees off on golf versus nature debate
ONCE more, a battle between golf and nature is imminent on Scotland’s coast. Once more, a wealthy US businessman wants a fairway where now wild grassland grows.Mike Keiser, said to be a rival to Donald Trump (at least in fairway construction), is part
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Camley's Cartoon: '...on the other hand it will really annoy Donald Trump...'
Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website www.thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Celtic to review facilities for disabled at Parkhead after 'no shelter' complaint
CELTIC has agreed to carry out a review following complaints that facilities for the infirm and disabled both inside and outside Parkhead need to be improved. The Hoops supporters and shareholders group, the Celtic Trust called for an "urgent and
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Call to end Scotch supertax as whisky sales tumble
SCOTCH whisky sales have fallen by one million bottles in the UK in the wake of the so-called spirits tax. Official HM Revenue & Customs figures show 36.7 million bottles were sold in the world's fourth biggest market for Scotch in the first
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Joe Ham: Scottish super-fight between my pals Ricky Burns and Josh Taylor will never happen
Gorbals boxer Joe Ham believes that a Scottish super-fight between his two friends Ricky Burns and Josh Taylor will never happen, because Taylor is too young and too sharp for the former three-weight world champion. Ham fought on the undercard
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D-Day for Gordon Strachan as SFA board meets to ponder the future
GORDON Strachan's four-year reign as Scotland manager hangs in the balance today - as the SFA board weigh up whether to hand him a third chance to take the nation to a major finals. The 60-year-old will not be present at the scheduled board meeting
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Echoes of 'Boro as Gordon Strachan and SFA board ponders the future
KEVIN Thomson had a seat in the Middlesbrough dressing room on the day when Gordon Strachan surprised everybody by ripping his contract up and resigning after less than a year in charge. Now he hopes the 60-year-old from Edinburgh surprises everyone
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Glasgow aim for brutality and accuracy to keep winning run going in Exeter
From Galway, to Cardiff, to Bloemfontein with a few rewarding trips back to base, Glasgow could not have responded better to the way in which new coach Dave Rennie placed his emphasis on results above all else when he arrived at Scotstoun. Six
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Hardie hoping for showdown with Scotland rival Cowan
THERE used to be a time when the London exiles clubs were major suppliers of players to their various national sides. No more. These days London Welsh hardly exist, London Scottish are healthier but don’t have many Scots and the main supplier of Scotland
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Obituary - Lord Cochrane of Cults, farmer, businessman and peer who campaigned on power supplies to isolated communities
Farmer and businessmanBorn: September 20, 1926;Died: October 5, 2017LORD Cochrane of Cults, who has died aged 91, was an active farmer near Cults in Fife and a much respected local businessman.He had the foresight to found the Craigtoun Meadows Holiday
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Kevin Ferrie: If DNA's not A-OK, let's join clone wars
It was the mid-1990s, a time in which political correctness had less of a hold and the comment was widely attributed to one of the many great wee men who have graced Scottish sport down the years. “We should get every woman of child bearing age
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Munich police flares warning to Celtic fans travelling to Germany for big Champions League game
POLICE have warned Celtic fans travelling to Germany for the crunch Champions League game with Bayern Munich that they will be prosecuted if they use flares. Bayern police have also told those fans without tickets that they won't find any on the
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'Almost Cult-like' Shetland Christian tortured wife for three decades
A MAN who subjected his wife to nearly three decades of “depraved and cruel” behaviour described as being at times “almost cult-like” has been sent to prison for over two and half years. Sheriff Philip Mann told Lerwick Sheriff Court on Wednesday
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Expanded Scottish boat show promises visitors taste of yacht life
VISITORS to Scotland's largest boat show will be able to try out yachts, motor yachts, rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) driving and dinghy sailing in the safe environment of Kip Marina for the first time at this year's expanded event. The creation of
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Recipe of the Day: Mussel Brose by Shirley Spear
Mussel Brose by Shirley Spear This is one of the best times of the year for all Scottish shellfish, particularly fresh mussels. Mussel Brose, thickened with a little medium oatmeal, was a huge favourite at The Three Chimneys for many years.
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Hitchhikers's Guide to the Galaxy back on airwaves
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy will return to BBC Radio 4 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its radio debut. A sixth series of Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy, entitled The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy: Hexagonal Phase, will be broadcast
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Lawyer admits he may have committed fraud during delayed Edinburgh Trams project
A LAWYER has admitted he may have committed a criminal offence by knowingly allowing false information about Edinburgh’s tram contract to be submitted to the council. Andrew Fitchie, who was seconded by lawyers DLA Piper to work for council-owned
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Breaking the last taboo - campaigning mother on why we need to talk about miscarriage
THERE'S one thing – one poignant thing – that people often say after they lose a baby during pregnancy: "I never heard my baby cry or make a sound." Zoe Clark-Coates has heard people say it many times, so she asked herself: is there anything I
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Calls for urgent inquiry after a surge in deaths on Scottish roads
Road casualties in Scotland have fallen to their lowest level since records began in 1950 but deaths in road accidents have risen, new figures show. New Transport Scotland statistics indicate 191 people died on Scotland's road in 2016, 23 more
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Checklist: 10 things not to miss in Scotland this week
1. The Spree Various venues, Paisley, tomorrow until October 24 Paisley’s National Festival and one of the biggest events in Scotland’s cultural calendar is back for its sixth consecutive year with some of the biggest names in Scottish music,
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Charity to close a dozen care homes amid fears over viability of services for older people
ONE of Scotland’s leading providers of housing for the elderly has been accused of leaving scores of frail and vulnerable residents in the dark after announcing plans to close all its care homes. Bield Housing said it aimed to be “the housing provider
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Ken Smith's Diary: Standing room only; Stomach churning; and Sky's the limit
Standing room only SO what's been happening in Glasgow's trendy coffee shops? South side establishment Cafe Strange Brew took to social media to implore: "This is awkward. when we said to you to 'grab a seat' we didn't actually mean for you to
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Tactical intelligence is more important than physical strength in the game, says Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha
THE Tartan Army have had little to sing about for the last twenty years as Scotland have found themselves out of the international spotlight. And Pedro Caixinha believes only practice will make perfect as players across the country look to hit
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Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha insists he has no issue with striker Kenny Miller
PEDRO CAIXINHA insists there is no issue with striker Kenny Miller despite dropping him from his first team squad last month. The 37-year-old was left out of the side that beat Hamilton before the international break following a team meeting in
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Stephen Robinson: Some of my Motherwell players are so fired up they've almost killed each other
MOTHERWELL manager Stephen Robinson has admitted that his players are so fired up ahead of the biggest week of the season so far that he has virtually had to stop them from killing each other in training.It’s the Lanarkshire derby tomorrow which is traditionally
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Kenny Miller row extortion plot businessman cleared
A MAN has been cleared of carrying out a £95,000 extortion plot following a row involving Rangers star Kenny Miller and his wife. William Steele, 36, was alleged to have demanded the cash from a restaurant boss and members of his family after the
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Hopkin: Time for Scotland to turn to youth
DAVID HOPKIN insists it’s time to flood the national team with younger players and allow them to develop regardless of results in order to finally end the continuous failure to qualify for a major tournament.Livingston manager Hopkin, who played a role
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Herald View: Recruiting now is only half a solution to Scotland's radiology crisis
RADIOLOGY is one of the less visible professions in the NHS, but it plays a critical role. Frontline doctors and nurses rely on the skills of radiologists to carry out and interpret scans from complex chest x-rays and CT scans to checking for fractures
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Pedro Caixinha claims his Rangers line-up was leaked before the Premiership clash with St Johnstone last season
PEDRO CAIXINHA has claimed his Rangers line-up was passed to St Johnstone before their Premiership clash at McDiarmid Park in May. The Light Blues boss was responding to comments from Saints striker Steven MacLean this week when he said that Caixinha
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May "hamstrung" on EU withdrawal by her divided party of right-wing Brexiteers, claims Blackford
THE Prime Minister cannot answer a simple question on how she would vote in another EU referendum because she is "hamstrung" by the loss of her parliamentary majority and a "divided party of right wing Brexiteers", the SNP's Ian
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May accused of sowing confusion over UK position on CFP during post-Brexit transition period
THERESA May has been accused of sowing confusion over whether or not Scottish fishermen might still have to abide by the rules of the EU’s common fisheries policy once Britain enters a post-Brexit transition period. Michael Russell, the Scottish
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Russell: failure to get agreement on Brexit Bill would lead to London-Edinburgh "trench warfare"
A failure to sort out disagreements between London and Edinburgh on Theresa May’s flagship EU Withdrawal Bill would lead to “trench warfare,” Michael Russell, the Scottish Government’s Brexit minister, has warned. Nicola Sturgeon’s administration
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Rift opens up at top of UK Government over contigency funding for "no deal" Brexit
A rift appears to have opened up at the top of the UK Government over how much taxpayers’ money should be spent to prepare for a “no-deal” Brexit scenario.Theresa May told MPs that her administration would spend whatever was necessary to make sure Britain
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Arts New: Stills auction, new book shop for Makar, Jazz weekend in Berwick, Late Night Studio Jazz
Rachel Maclean, Robin Gillanders and Wendy McMurdo among artists and photographers showing their support for Stills, in Edinburgh, by gifting works to the gallery’s 40th anniversary auction.The auction takes place on October 20, supported by Lyon and