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Red carpet night for The Steamie. A special red carpet gala performance of Tony Roper’s The Steamie will be held on Tuesday at King’s Theatre, Glasgow as part of the play’s 30th anniversary celebrations.The Steamie has been playing to great acclaim since
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Braehead Clan players must compete and not disrespect the game
JOHN TRIPP has called on his Braehead Clan to not ‘disrespect’ the game and compete as they desperately scramble to find their feet this season.Nine games have already come and gone in the EIHL for the Glasgow club and only three wins have been garnered
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Cullen has point to prove against old mentor Rennie when Leinster visit Glasgow
THERE comes a time when the pupil comes up against his old master and the pupil wins. Could it be that one of those is coming on Saturday when Glasgow Warriors take on Leinster at sold-out Scotstoun? Apart from the catalogue of issues surrounding
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Man dies in triple stabbing outside Parsons Green Tube station
A man has died and two others have been injured in a stabbing outside Parsons Green Tube station. Police were called at 7.37pm on Monday to reports of an incident outside the Underground station, where 30 people were injured in a terror attack
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Hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz recalled over airbag fault
Hundreds of thousands of Mercedes-Benz cars in the UK are being recalled over air bag concerns.Some 400,000 UK cars are being recalled as well as vehicles in "other markets", the manufacturer said.The models affected include the A, B, C, and
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'One of the saddest biographies you will ever read' - Richard Nixon: The Life, by John A Farrell
Richard Nixon: The LifeJohn A FarrellScribe, £30Review by Brian MortonWHEN Richard Nixon was 10 years old, he wrote a school essay in the form of a letter from a family pet. He goes hunting with his master. “While going through the woods one of the boys
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Sillars is right: Fracking ban is pandering to populism
Jim Sillars is at it again. He thinks trade unions and poverty action groups should be fighting the Scottish Government’s effective ban on “unconventional” oil and gas extraction – or fracking, as most of us know it. Mr Sillars, now 80 and
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Cuban Missile Crisis 55 years on: Defence in an age of nuclear stalemate
ON the night of October 15, 1962, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, chief of Britain’s Defence Staff, gave the first in a series of lectures on defence, at Edinburgh University. The West, he warned, was about to enter a new phase in defence, “when the Russians
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How humans became tamed: Professor Alice Roberts on a story of archaeology, history and genetics
PROFESSOR Alice Roberts has delved into the secret lives of extinct woolly mammoths, traced the rugged coastline around Britain, gone in search of mysterious ancient Celts and charted more than seven million years of human evolution. Her latest
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May and Juncker: Brexit talks need to start within days
EFFORTS to get a Brexit deal should “accelerate” in the coming months, Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker have said in a joint statement but the Prime Minister’s desired breakthrough on starting trade talks remained elusive. After a 90-minute
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London market dragged down by Convatec shares plunge
London's premier index drifted lower on Monday after shares in medical products maker Convatec took a battering over supply problems.The FTSE 100 Index closed down 8.47 points to 7,526.97, with Convatec chalking up the biggest fall on the top flight
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On board ‘smoke smells’ cause some UK-bound flights to be diverted
A number of flights to UK airports have been diverted after “smoke smells” were reported on board. EasyJet said four of its flights were diverted due to “atmospheric circumstances”. A British Airways spokeswoman said the carrier has had “some
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Thick of It creator says Weinstein was a bully
Armando Iannucci has said the fallen Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein always had a reputation as an 'awful person to deal with' - but the dozens of sex assault allegations leveled are 'quite horrible. The Glasgow-born satirist who's had success
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Obituary - Sean Hughes, stand-up comedian, actor and writer
Comedian Born: November 10 1965; Died: October 15 2017 SEAN Hughes, who has died aged 51, was a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who won the Perrier Award (now the Edinburgh Comedy Award) in 1990; for many years he was one of the team
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Theresa May paves way for Brussels showdown with calls to France and Ireland
THERESA May has spoken to European leaders ahead of a meeting this evening with key Brussels figures as David Mundell brushed aside the notion that the Prime Minister was in a panic over Brexit. Michael Russell, the Scottish Government’s Brexit
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Spain brands Catalonia's response as inadequate and imposes Thursday deadline
SPAIN'S deputy prime minister has said Catalonia's leader did not give an adequate response in his letter about the region's independence and has until Thursday to comply with the country's laws.Carles Puigdemont's letter, issued two
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Policeman dies 14 years after crash leaves him in vegetative state
TRIBUTES have been paid to a police officer who has died 14 years after a car crash put him in a persistent vegetative state. John Alcock, 54, was employed on royal protection duties when he was involved in a collision in August 2003 while he was
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Tory MSP hired own IT firm and claimed back costs on expenses
A CONSERVATIVE MSP hired his own IT firm to design his website and claimed the costs back on parliamentary expenses. Finlay Carson claimed £1,200 in March for web design work carried out by CMS Broadband. The MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries
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Storm Ophelia turns skies over Scotland red
Hurricane Ophelia is bringing air and dust from thousands of miles away – changing the colour of the sun and sky in the process. The particles are messing with how light is scattered giving the appearance of a red setting sun in the middle of the
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Governments still at loggerheads despite 'positive' Brexit talks
A boast by Theresa May’s deputy that Nicola Sturgeon has now abandoned her claim that the UK Government’s flagship Brexit Bill is nothing more than a power-grab has been swiftly rejected by Edinburgh. But a generally positive meeting of the intergovernmental
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Fashion chain Footasylum announces London listing
Premium sports retailer Footasylum has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange in a move that could value the firm at £150 million.The company is expected to begin trading on London's junior AIM market in November and will plough
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Duncan Bannatyne's group plans to create 'hundreds of jobs' with £50 million investment
The Bannatyne Group has embarked on a £50 million investment drive creating "hundreds of jobs" after successfully pumping up profits.The firm, owned by Dragon's Den star Duncan Bannatyne, said its three-year overhaul will see it buy more
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Scottish capital’s most-loved object named
Greyfriars Bobby has been named the Scottish capital’s most-loved object after a public vote set up by heritage watchdogs. The cherished statue has taken the top spot in Edinburgh’s 101 Objects after hundreds of votes from the public declared him
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Police name boy, 12, crushed to death by wooden pole
Police have named a 12-year-old boy who died after being crushed by a large wooden pole in Dumfries and Galloway. Emergency crews were called to Glenaylmer Road, Kirkconnel at around 4.40pm on Sunday following reports of a trapped child. Despite
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US Army sergeant held captive for five years by Taliban forces pleads guilty to desertion
US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl told a military judge on Monday that he was pleading guilty to desertion and misbehaviour before the enemy."I understand that leaving was against the law," Bergdahl said."At the time, I had no intention of
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Gold, platinum and uranium forged in nuclear furnace as stars collide
A GOLD mine on a cosmic scale has been found in a distant galaxy where astronomers watched the titanic collision between two super-dense neutron stars. In a kind of alchemy, the fireball 130 million light years away created huge quantities of the
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Three die as Storm Ophelia batters UK and Ireland
Three people have been confirmed dead in Ireland in incidents related to Storm Ophelia. Gardai said that a man died in Ravensdale, Dundalk after a car he was in was struck by a tree at around 2.45pm. A recovery operation is currently under
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Man claims he was infected with HIV after 'letting guard down' during hook-up
An alleged victim of a Scots hairdresser accused of deliberately infecting his lovers with HIV said he was surprised when they had unprotected sex, a court has heard. The man said he let his "guard down" and had "lulled" himself "into a false sense
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New £400,000 express train runs 41 minutes late on debut day
A 41-minute delay and faulty air conditioning marred the debut of a new train carrying the Transport Secretary. The Hitachi-built Intercity Express trains, carrying Chris Grayling, was due to set off at 6am from Bristol Temple Meads to London yesterday
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Food bank workers put in millions in extra shifts
Food bank volunteers put in a “staggering” 4.1 million hours of unpaid work every year distributing food, fundraising and other duties, a new study reveals. The value of the work has been estimated at £30 million a year if the volunteers were paid
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Scot facing Dubai jail term after touching man's hip says ordeal 'unbearable'
A SCOT facing a three-year jail sentence in Dubai after touching a man's hip in a bar has spoken of his "unbearable" ordeal as the case against him continues.Jamie Harron, from Stirling, was arrested for public indecency after putting a
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1952: All plugged in to greet the rise of the (office) machines
HARD-headed Scots businessmen, the Evening Times said with a mild tone of concern in November 1952, seem to have an “unaccountable reluctance” to move with the times when it came to furnishing their offices.According to the manufacturers of business equipment
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One million Scots face 'transport poverty'
MORE than one million Scots are unable to make everyday trips the rest of the population take for granted because of poor public transport, campaigners have claimed. A lack of public transport often leaves those without cars isolated and at risk
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Social worker in abuse claim case retires before watchdog's ruling
A SOCIAL worker under investigation for allegedly mishandling child abuse claims three decades ago has retired before a watchdog can rule on the case. Ayrshire social worker Hugh Quinn left his post in September, 2016, three months after the social
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Comedian Sean Hughes dies aged 51
Irish stand-up comedian and actor Sean Hughes has died aged 51, his management has confirmed. Hughes's final tweet was shared on Sunday October 8, in which he said he was "in hospital". Jason Manford led the tributes to Hughes on Twitter following
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Music: Scottish Chamber Orchestra, City Halls, Glasgow
Rating: 4/5Conductor Robin Ticciati’s approach to the performance of the music of Antonin Dvorak, the major focus of the new SCO season, may take a little getting used to, but promises to be persuasive. That is the lesson to take from a performance of
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Music: RSNO, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Rating: 5/5 Sir Alexander Gibson was one of the UK’s foremost champions of the symphonies of Jean Sibelius, so the music is certainly part of the heritage of Scotland’s national orchestra, even if it stretching a point to talk of it being in the
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NHS staff quit over independence worry and Brexit hit recruitment
THE number of staff quitting the NHS in Scotland soared at the height of uncertainty over the future of the Union, it has been revealed. Meanwhile, the number of people joining the service dipped around the time of the Brexit vote. The figures
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What shape are Bayern Munich in ahead of their Champions League meeting with Celtic?
The season so far By their exceedingly high standards, 2017/18 has not been a vintage Bayern Munich season. A Super Cup win against Borussia Dortmund on penalties at the start of the campaign was a step in the right direction, as were back-to-back
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In pictures: 84 famous faces we've said goodbye to in 2017
The news that English actress Rosemary Leach has died at the age of 81, adds to a list of over 80 notable names from the world of entertainment, sport and politics that have died in 2017. JANUARY Graham Taylor, 72, English football player and
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Russia ramps up meat production as import ban remains in place
RUSSIA announced at the end of June that its current import embargo has been extended until the end of 2018. Since the embargo, Russian meat imports have fallen considerably while domestic production of pork, poultry meat, beef and sheep meat is soaring
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Grieving mother supports tough new law to jail killer drivers for life
A MOTHER whose only child died after being in a crash caused by a driver high on drugs has backed new powers that will see killer motorists face life imprisonment. Janice Ward, from Tillicoultry in Clackmannanshire, has been calling for more to
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Scotland awaits Storm Ophelia 30 years on from £2billion Hurricane
IT was a mild autumnal day that showed Scotland’s famed colours in all their glory. Warm air blown in from the Azores saw temperatures rise above 20°C across much of the UK yesterday as the country enjoyed a spell of balmy October weather.
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Call for Gaelic language tsar for Scotland
A GAELIC tsar would ensure Scotland’s mother tongue flourishes in the classroom in the wake of a controversial failed bid to create a new Gaelic primary school, an academic has claimed. Professor Rob Dunbar, chair of Celtic languages at Edinburgh
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Smoking should be banned in the home say campaigners
ANTI-tobacco campaigners are pushing for new measures which could prevent smokers from lighting up at home. ASH Scotland wants to hold talks with social housing providers to explore ways of introducing no smoking rules for some tenants. It also wants
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Agenda: It is time to get angry and act over the scourge of litter
By Derek Robertson, chief executive, Keep Scotland BeautifulHOW a country supports and encourages its most disadvantaged is a major test of its priorities – and how well we look after our environment should be a big issue for us all. Put both together
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May in Brussels talks with Juncker and Barnier in bid to ease Brexit talks
THERESA May will this evening head to Brussels for talks with European Union chiefs in a push to break the deadlock over Brexit. The Prime Minister will meet Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, and Jean-Claude Juncker, the Commission President
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Colin Montgomerie conquers again on Champions Tour
Colin Montgomerie claimed his second Champions Tour win in just five weeks after a bogey-free final round at the SAS Championship.Level with Phillip Price and Jerry Kelly after 54 holes, the Scot pulled clear and was three-under-par for his round at the
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Lisbon Lions inducted into Scottish Football Hall of Fame
Lisbon Lions Jim Craig, John Clark and Willie Wallace are among the latest inductees into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame. The former Celtic trio were part of the Parkhead side which won the European Cup in 1967 when they beat Inter Milan in
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Scotland rise 14 places in latest FIFA ranking
SCOTLAND have risen 14 places in the latest FIFA ranking despite missing out on a Russia 2018 play-off. Gordon Strachan led his team to victory over Slovakia at Hampden Park before drawing away to Slovenia, but they were pipped to second place
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Jayne Nisbet on how pain of writing book on battle with eating disorder brought some catharsis
THERE were times, admits Jayne Nisbet, during the process of writing her new book, when she broke down in tears, such were the memories she was reliving. Free-ed, which is released today, is the story of Nisbet, a former Scottish track and field
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Ali Price reckons mistakes cost Glasgow Warriors dear at Exeter Chiefs
It was an encounter in the grand tradition of a century and more of cross-border battles and the outcome was consequently all but inevitable on English soil as Glasgow Warriors tried everything they knew to out-fox their opponents but were ultimately
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Sam Allardyce ‘tempted’ but rules himself out of running for Scotland job
Sam Allardyce has ruled himself out of the running to be the new Scotland manager and has backed David Moyes for the job. Former England manager Allardyce was installed as one of the favourites for the post after it was vacated by Gordon Strachan
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Boy, 12, crushed to death by wooden pole
A 12-year-old boy has died after being crushed by a large wooden pole. Police Scotland said emergency crews were called to Glenaylmer Road, Kirkconnel at around 4.40pm on Sunday following reports of a trapped child. A force spokesman said the
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Matthew Lindsay: Scott Brown is the heartbeat of this Celtic team - his return will be vital against Bayern Munich
WOULD Scotland be joining the seven other teams in the Russia 2018 play-off draw in Zurich tomorrow afternoon if Scott Brown had been available for their final double header earlier this month? And will having the midfielder back in the starting
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Obituary - David Marks, visionary architect who created the London Eye
Architect who created the London EyeBorn: December 15, 1952;Died: October 6, 2017DAVID Marks, who has died aged 64, was a visionary architect who, with his wife and business partner Julia Barfield, created what would become the most visited tourist attraction
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Herald View: Commissioner could add force to the law on Gaelic
MANY parents are drawn to Gaelic education, perhaps because bilingualism has been shown to have real cognitive benefits, but it is not always easy to find a place for their children. That is why a group of families from East Renfrewshire asked their council
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Aberdeen show style and solidity to maintain unbeaten run
STYLE over solidity, elegance over endeavour? Call it what you like, there’s no doubt some of the more traditional virtues of defending can become lost amid laudable attempts to mould more polished, cultured players. Let’s face it, generally getting various
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Herald View: The tough action needed to keep Scotland beautiful
WE know the image of Scotland that we like to present: the beautiful Highlands, the clear blue lochs, and the twisting B-roads through some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Those are the pictures you see on the tourism posters and websites and
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Youngsters in need of early intervention
THERE are two sides to every coin. The side that lands face up when you toss it, and the one which is hidden. The Scottish Government’s commitment to ending rough sleeping and transforming the use of temporary accommodation is welcome, as is the newly
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Springfield Properties raises £25m ahead of AIM debut
SPRINGFIELD Properties began trading on the stock exchange this morning after raising £25 million in an initial public offering (IPO).The Elgin-based business placed 23.5 million shares at 106p ahead of the launch on the alternative investment market
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Boundary changes doomed, says SNP Westminster leader
TORY plans to cut the number of MPs are “dead in the water”, the leader of the SNP at Westminster has said.Ian Blackford, whose Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency already has the largest land area in the UK, said the UK government would be forced to
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Dumb ploy by our footballers
MUCH has been made on the issue of respect by the actions of many US sportsmen adopting a kneeling posture during their national anthem. Conversely, no comment has resulted following the many occasions our UK international footballers "sing dumb&
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Why so little action on SLPs?
YOU are to be congratulated on your continuing exposure of Scottish Limited Partnerships (SLPs) as a financial vehicle deliberately marketed to the unscrupulous to allow them to cover their tracks (“UK admits that 28,000 Scots shell firms breach transparency
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Teaching recruitment quick fix would be folly
AS you recently reported the Scottish Government has now put out to tender its controversial fast-track teacher training course ("Fast-track teacher training scheme targeting as few as 20 recruits", The Herald, October 5).The English-based training
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Camley's Cartoon: 'Here comes someone from the Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign - make yourself scarce'
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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Speedboat and Landrover owners to be drafted in to help in rural emergencies
OWNERS of speedboats and 4x4’s across rural Scotland are joining up with fire- fighters to make their equipment and specialist knowledge available under a radical new scheme to help save lives. People living in rural areas with specialist skills
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One million Scots living in 'dirty' towns as council cuts sees fly-tipping soar
SCOTLAND is being choked by soaring levels of litter and filth which is creating an image of a nation gripped by decline and neglect. The amount of rubbish, flytipping and graffiti blighting communities is at its worst level in a decade, with council
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Fears for landmark buildings being checked for Grenfell-type cladding
DOZENS of prominent Scottish buildings - including the Glasgow Science Centre - are to be inspected amid fears they may contain a similar cladding to that which fuelled the Grenfell Tower blaze. A total of 38 sites will undergo a series of inspections
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Ken Smith's Diary: Trying to join the party; Polished act; and the Family holiday
Trying to join the party THE main political story in Scotland at the moment claims that supporters of the Scottish Labour leadership candidates are signing up thousands of party members. As former MP Dennis Canavan recalls: "All this stooshie about
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Sarwar branch boss quits after raising concerns over new recruits
THE secretary of Anas Sarwar’s local Labour branch has quit after raising concerns about an influx of new members signing up to vote in the Scottish leadership contest.In the latest twist in one of the messiest political brawls in years, John Cork resigned
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First winners at the Royal National Mod
The Royal National Mòd is underway as Scotland’s biggest Gaelic cultural festival arrived in Lochaber for the first time in a decade. Thousands of visitors and competitors will make their way from across Scotland, the UK, and even the US to Lochaber for
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First World War poets honoured with violins crafted from military hospital tree
A violin maker has crafted three violins from a tree in the grounds of a shell-shock treatment hospital in honour of three renowned First World War poets.Steve Burnett used a branch from a sycamore tree at Craiglockhart military war hospital, where Wilfred
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A raw deal from Abellio
THE rate of incremental complaints about Abellio trains, fares and rail conditions grows weekly. So the lack of customer care afflicting Ed Archer on the Lanark line (Letters, October 12) surprises me not in the slightest.To such criticism, there’s never
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Letters: We must look to our own resources in the wake of Brexit
AS we approach Brexit, Britain’s national debt is: £1,925,000,000,000 (£1,925 billion) according to National Debt Clock.co.uk. The clock is running up so fast – £5,170 per second – it’s eyewatering. Debt per Citizen £31,000. Debt per taxpayer £53,000.
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Leading tech guru in gender rallying call
THE co-founder of tech unicorn Blippar has called for the growing movement in London which is encouraging more women in Scotland to aspire to senior positions, launch their own business or move into technology to spread its influence north of the Border
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Analysis: More female role models can change business for the better
TO speak to tech entrepreneur Jessica Butcher is to gain a deep insight into the complexities surrounding the challenges women face in the world of work. For while big issues such as the discrimination against women in areas like pay and promotion are
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Scots exports follow whisky route into Taiwan
AT the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, Darson Chiu responds enthusiastically to a question about Scotch whisky during a briefing in which the think-tank offers a sober assessment of the challenges facing the east Asian economy.His passion about
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David Torrance: Corbyn surge prompts SNP to try on emperor's new clothes
To rinse”, I am told, is millennial-speak for “to make a fool of someone”. Thus, BuzzFeed’s headline in response to SNP MP Mhairi Black’s conference broadside at the Labour of the Opposition. Parliament’s youngest MP, it declared, “just completely
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Labour says it is talking to Tory MPs to block "no deal" Brexit
THERESA May’s threat to walk away from the stalled Brexit talks is looking increasingly hollow, after Labour said it was talking to Tory MPs in a cross-party fight against “no deal”. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said he not willing to allow the UK
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Olivier Ntcham hopeful captain's comeback can help Celtic stun Champions League rivals Bayern Munich in Germany
OLIVIER Ntcham believes the return of captain Scott Brown will enable Celtic to reclaim their best form in the Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich in Germany on Wednesday night. The Scottish champions were unconvincing against Ladbrokes
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Video: Probe into moor management on under-threat mountain hares
AN INDEPENDENT probe is to be carried out into the legality and effect of moor management practices on mountain hares in Scotland, which conservationists say are close to extinction in parts of the country due to culls. Details of the action has
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Glasgow philosopher puts focus on energy bills paid by businesses
AFTER the Scottish and UK Governments announced plans for measures they hope will cut energy charges for households, we hear from an entrepreneur who has built a business based on helping firms compare the deals offered by utilities.Name: Jamie Newall
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Trading Places - this week's appointments
New chairman for trade group HOMES for Scotland, the trade body for housebuilders, has appointed Ken Gillespie as chairman on a three year term with immediate effect. With more than 30 years’ experience, Mr Gillespie has been responsible
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Jayne Nisbet on how pain of writing book on battle with eating disorder brought some catharsis
THERE were times, admits Jayne Nisbet, during the process of writing her new book, when she broke down in tears, such were the memories she was reliving.Free-ed, which is released today, is the story of Nisbet, a former Scottish track and field internationalist
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Irvine man of steel David McNamee reflects on heroic achievement in Ironman world championships
AS he picked off his rivals one by one, David McNamee could hardly pause to contemplate the growing scale of his accomplishment. When he crossed through the line of Ironman’s world championship in Hawaii yesterday to secure a bronze medal that was beyond
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Scott Mullen: Rangers now have cause to think three in a row is finally on cards under Pedro Caixinha
“Here we go, three in a row” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it at as the ditty being chanted across the city about a domestic la decima, but achieving a modest hat-trick is not without significance for Rangers. Celtic have been galloping
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Peter Hartley: I've battled with the beast so if Morelos wants rough stuff he knows where I am
PETER Hartley has battled the beast. Now he plans to tame the buffalo. The last time Motherwell’s combative central defender visited one of the grand stages of the British game came at Wembley in last May’s League Two play-off final, when he faced
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Ryan Fulton: Hamilton Accies players won't let fraud issue affect them
RYAN Fulton is adamant that Hamilton Accies’ players won’t allow the internet fraud which has left the club £750,000 out of pocket to affect their performances on the field, writes Stewart Fisher. There was certainly little sign of that in the Lanarkshire
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Jamie Walker insists focus is entirely on Hearts after inspiring Gorgie side to Dingwall victory
JAMIE WALKER is determined to shut out all thoughts of the future as he strives to help Hearts mount a sustained Premiership recovery.The Rangers transfer target, who is out of contract next summer and free to talk to other clubs come January, was dropped
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Partick Thistle already fighting for their lives after Kilmarnock loss says Kris Doolan
You know it’s been a bad start to the the season when you are talking about fighting for your lives before a pumpkin has been carved, but that is precisely where Partick Thistle find themselves.Hallowe’en is a far less scary prospect for Thistle supporters
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Obituary - Anne Wiazemsky, influential French actress
Influential French actressBorn: May 14, 1947;Died: October 5, 2017ANNE Wiazemsky, who has died of cancer aged 70, charmed some of Europe’s greatest directors, including Robert Bresson, who sacked another actress to give her the starring role in his masterpiece
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Skipper Magnus Bradbury's off-field mishap overshadows bonus point win for Edinburgh at London Irish
EDINBURGH have confirmed that Magnus Bradbury, their 22-year-old captain, has been suspended pending a disciplinary investigation. His absence did not seem to affect his teammates, however, as they launched their European Challenge Cup campaign with
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Ali Price reckons mistakes cost Glasgow Warriors dear at Exeter Chiefs
It was an encounter in the grand tradition of a century and more of cross-border battles and the outcome was consequently all but inevitable on English soil as Glasgow Warriors tried everything they knew to out-fox their opponents but were ultimately
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Recipe of the Day: Wild Mushrooms With Walnut Chutney On Toast
Wild Mushrooms With Walnut Chutney On Toast By Carina Contini Of Contini Restaurants In Edinburgh Simple but brilliant. Artisan sourdough bread, pan-fried wild mushrooms and this really fresh chutney make a super-fast but tasty tea. Chanterelles
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Poem of the Day: Not Only by Brian Patten
This one-sentence poem seems to have a negative theme, till it ends with a subtle affirmation. Liverpudlian Brian Patten is the poet for October 16 in the splendid new anthology, A Poem for Every Day of the Year, edited by Allie Esiri (Macmillan
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Tam McManus: Kilmarnock have shown ambition hiring Steve Clarke... now fans must step up
NEWCASTLE, Chelsea, West Ham, Liverpool, West Brom, Reading and Aston Villa. Nope, it's not a Joey Barton accumulator. What it is, is the fantastic coaching CV of Steve Clarke. A young Ayrshire lad who went on to be a very good player, at firstly
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Proud Paul McGowan reveals new-look Dundee team is relishing Neil McCann's attack-minded approach
PAUL McGowan has revealed the Dundee players are relishing Neil McCann’s attack-minded approach to games in the wake of their narrow loss to Celtic, writes Matthew Lindsay. The Dens Park club were only denied a point at Parkhead on Saturday by an exceptional
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Arts News: Sir James on Desert Island Discs, Bruce McLean autobiography, Slow Objects at Common Guild, new Rise Art prize
SIR James MacMillan has been the subject of BBC Radio Four's Desert Island Discs.Interviewed by Kirsty Young, the composer chose the chat Salve Festa Dies, Repton by Hubert Parry, Spem in Alium by Thomas Tallis, a Clarinet Quintet by Mozart, the End