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Going soloDUNDEE-born singer-guitarist Alan Brown plays his first-ever solo concert in his hometown when he appears at the Wighton Centre on Saturday.Brown left Dundee in 1970 and as well as writing songs, he is a novelist, journalist, poet, after-dinner
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says players' lives could be endangered by 'frightened' referees
Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, has said that referees in Scotland lack the authority to control big matches, fearing that players’ careers – and even their lives – are being endangered as a result.Rodgers has expressed sympathy for Rangers counterpart
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hopes referee protects players in cup final showdown with Motherwell
The rather robust style adopted by Motherwell this season is earning them plenty of success, if not a great deal of admiration from rival teams and managers, so when Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers offered his thoughts yesterday on the challenge that now
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Tories warned over ‘crossing line’ in phone calls to voters
The Conservative Party has been warned over its use of a telephone call centre to contact voters in the run-up to the general election. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found “two small sections” of the scripts supplied by the party
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Fire crews called after bonfire started on Scotstoun bridge
FIRE crews were called after a bonfire was started on a bridge in Scotstoun. Several fire fighters raced to Harland Street started around 6.45pm, when locals reported flames and smoke coming from a bridge and cycle path crossing the busy thoroughfare
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13 killed after suicide bombing attack strikes Nigerian city
A suicide bomber has killed 13 people in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri, said authorities. A man strapped with explosives attacked on Sunday evening, police spokesman Victor Isuku said on Monday. In a second simultaneous attack, two
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Brian Conley: I have no animosity towards Simon after dance-off
Brian Conley joked that he had bought his bald Strictly rival Simon Rimmer a hairdryer for Christmas after he beat him on the dancefloor. The comedian was eliminated from the BBC contest on Sunday night after a dance-off against Sunday Brunch star
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Police quiz suspected hostage-taker after bowling alley gun siege
Detectives are questioning a suspected hostage-taker as they try to establish why two men were held at gun point in a four-hour bowling alley siege. The bearded suspect is alleged to have walked into MFA Bowl in Bermuda Park, Nuneaton, and brandished
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Video: Celtic say fans best in world after winning FIFA award for Lisbon Lions display at 'unsafe' flares match
CELTIC declared their fans officially "best in the world" after winning the FIFA Fan Award for 2017 for a 360-degree display in honour of the Lisbon Lions at an end of season match against Hearts that put the club's safety certificate in doubt.
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Video: Queen tries out fire horn on visit to Hurricane Irma relief frigate
The Queen has heard first-hand about the Royal Navy’s relief effort in the aftermath of Caribbean Hurricane Irma – and could not resist trying out a piece of a fireman’s safety equipment. The crew of a Wildcat helicopter described the devastation
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Labour MP quits Commons committee over offensive comments about celebrities
A Labour MP has quit his position on the Commons Women and Equalities Committee over a series of offensive online comments about celebrities made before he was elected. Jared O’Mara joked about having an orgy with members of Girls Aloud, claimed
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Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutor launches investigation into studio
The studio co-founded by disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, The Weinstein Company, is under investigation by New York’s top prosecutor. The state’s attorney general Eric Schneiderman launched the civil rights investigation on Monday in the
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Time to get on with discussing Brexit trade deal – Johnson
Boris Johnson has urged European leaders to press ahead with Brexit negotiations as British businesses stressed the need for a transition deal to be agreed as quickly as possible. The Foreign Secretary said “now is the time to get on with it” after
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Scottish farmers warned to be vigilant after bluetongue virus found in imported cattle
Farmers in Scotland have been asked to be watchful for signs of bluetongue virus after the disease was identified in a number of cattle imported from France. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) successfully picked up the infected animals
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McCain issues veiled criticism of Trump’s Vietnam deferment
US senator John McCain has issued a veiled criticism of President Donald Trump’s medical deferments which kept him from serving in the Vietnam War. In an interview with C-SPAN last week, Mr McCain lamented that the military “drafted the lowest
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Paralysed by fear: Women MPs reveal sex assaults in bid to help victims speak up
Women MPs have revealed shocking accounts of being subject to sexual assaults and harassment as they aim to encourage victims of abuse to speak out. Labour’s Mary Creagh said she was sexually assaulted by about 12 boys during a school playground
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George Michael set for number one with posthumous album
Late singer George Michael is on track for a posthumous number one as his latest album soars past Niall Horan’s debut in this week’s charts. Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1, featuring tracks Freedom 90 and Praying For Time, shot to the top spot
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Theresa May says second Brexit referendum is ‘out of the question’
Theresa May has dismissed a call for a second referendum as “out of the question”, affirming that Britain will be leaving the EU. The Prime Minister was asked whether people should have the chance to vote again by Labour’s Paul Flynn (Newport West
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GKN rumours help nudge FTSE 100 into positive territory
INVESTORS cheered reports that engineering firm GKN could split in two, sending its shares to the top of the FTSE 100 and helping the blue chip index edge into positive territory.The FTSE 100 ended the day relatively flat, rising just 1.22 points to 7524.45
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'Everyone else wanted to be a football player and I wanted to write and draw comics': Face to Face with David Baillie
IF you’re a writer and you find yourself in an office working on a comic strip called Poo Crew about “eight or nine jobbies lost in a sewer,” it is just possible that you may feel that you have reached something of a low point in your career. Especially
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CUBA MISSILE CRISIS DAY EIGHT: “We have won a considerable victory. You and I are still alive"
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS DAY EIGHTTHE mood in the White House on the morning of October 23, in the wake of the President’s TV address, was grim.As Kennedy biographer Robert Dallek would later record, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev had yet to respond to
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Watchdog fines Merrill Lynch £34.5 million for failing to report transactions
THE UK's financial watchdog has fined Merrill Lynch International £34.5 million for failing to report 68.5 million exchange traded derivative transactions, in what the watchdog said was the first fine of its kind.The Financial Conduct Authority said
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In pictures: 'Dreamlight gives everybody a chance to do something amazing'
Some 192 children have taken part in the 31st Dreamflight charity trip to Florida. Here are two of the Scottish youngsters who have been involved this year: Nathan Korol, 11, Dundee "I've had rollercoaster rides, loads of parks, and dolphins
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Theatre Review: #71, Oran Mor, Glasgow
Theatre#71Oran Mor, GlasgowMary Brennan***OH DEAR, what can the matter be? Three old biddies, in a conservatory. They were there to hear Chrissy’s big bombshell - and we were there, a jam-packed audience, to see Karen Dunbar’s first ever play.So what
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Fancy trying purple basil pesto, Nutella-filled gnocchi and vegan bolognese?
PURPLE basil pesto was the definitely the most intriguing dish of the evening as restaurant chain Ask Italian unveiled their new autumn menu in Glasgow last week. Mostly diners were just surprised to learn that basil actually came in colours other
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In pictures: Incredible images shed new light on Edinburgh people
EDINBURGH is famed for its atmospheric Old Town closes, grand New Town architecture and, of course, that castle. But a collection of images captured by one of Scotland’s best known landscape photographers sheds new light on the Capital’s less familiar
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reveals that assistant referee apologised for awarding Hibernian penalty
Brendan Rodgers revealed assistant referee Frank Connor came looking for him to apologise for the penalty Hibernian were awarded in the Hoops' 4-2 Betfred Cup semi-final win on Saturday. The holders were cruising at Hampden Park through a Mikael
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Gerard Butler: I’ve had so many crises in my life I just get on with it
Gerard Butler has said he has had so many crises in his life that he is an expert at dealing with disaster. The actor, who recently fractured his foot in five places in a motorcycle accident, said he manages to just carry on in times of difficulty
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Project manager reveals how she lives on £5 a week – by bin diving and taking leftovers from strangers
A project manager has cut her weekly food bill to just £5 by rummaging in bins and eating leftovers, cooked by total strangers. But, far from scavenging for rotten scraps, her unwanted meals can even include gourmet restaurant dinners. Josephine
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"You're embarrassing me, the club and the fans": Pedro Caixinha attacks Rangers players after cup exit
Pedro Caixinha has launched an astonishing attack on his Rangers players after their Betfred Cup semi-final defeat to Motherwell, accusing them of embarrassing him, the club and the fans. The under-fire Ibrox boss did not hold back as he held a
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Rangers player Fabio Cardoso posts shocking picture of broken nose
RANGERS player Fabio Cardoso has reassured fans he is fine after an injury during yesterday’s match. The defender took a blow to the face during the Rangers versus Motherwell match at Hampden. Rangers star Fabio Cardoso posts shocking
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From size 22 to yummy mummy with a washboard tummy – thanks to walking the buggy
A supersized single mum who hit a size 22, after her weight ballooned during her three pregnancies, revealed the secret behind her new, impressive washboard stomach – walking her baby buggy. Once a size 10, Louise Gibbs, 31, of Oldham, Greater
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No 10 backs minister who said British IS fighters can expect to be killed
DOWNING Street has backed the m minister who said the only way of dealing with British Islamic State fighters in Syria was to kill them in almost every case.Rory Stewart, the International Development minister, said converts to the terror group believed
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Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller ruled out of Champions League trip to Celtic
BAYERN Munich star Thomas Muller has been ruled out of his side's Champions League trip to Celtic through injury. The German champions travel to Parkhead on 31 October for their second meeting of the group stage after a 3-0 win in Munich last week
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Johnson urges Brussels to "get on" with Brexit talks
BORIS Johnson has urged European leaders to press ahead with Brexit negotiations as British businesses stressed the need for a transition deal to be agreed as quickly as possible.The Foreign Secretary said "now is the time to get on with it"
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Police resume landfill search for missing Scots RAF gunner Corrie McKeague
Police have resumed their landfill search for missing RAF gunner Corrie McKeague. The 23-year-old was last seen walking through Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, after a night out with friends. A five-month search of a landfill site was called off
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No 10 refuses to be drawn on claim tormented PM "begged" Juncker for help
DOWNING Street has refused to be drawn on reports that a “tormented” Theresa May “begged for help” from Jean-Claude Juncker as the European Commission President hit back at the claims.A spokesman for Mr Juncker insisted the Commission chief would never
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Rog Wood: 'Pigs had little woollen boots with leather soles fitted to each trotter'
Livestock farmers spend a lot of time and money preventing their animals from becoming lame and treating those that have. Horses have their hooves regularly checked and pared when new horseshoes are fitted to protect them when walking on hard surfaces
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Borders farmers cause stir in London with spicy take on apple juice
IN this week’s SME Focus we hear how diversification moves by Borders farmers may provide a boost to the local labour market while breathing new life into some of Scotland’s orchards. Name: Lorna Fleming. Age:64. What is your business called? Laprig
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Trading Places - this week's appointments
Cancer charity names new chief Beatson Cancer Charity has unveiled financial services veteran Graham Soutar as its new chief executive. Having held senior executive roles in finance and management for more than 30 years, Greenock born Mr
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UEFA fine Celtic for pitch invasion during Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain
CELTIC have been handed a €10,000 fine by UEFA after a fan invaded the pitch during last month's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. John Hatton from Northern Ireland ran onto the pitch during the first half of the Hoops' 5-0 defeat
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Aberdeen in Colour proposals gets residents' approval
THE lighting designers behind the Sydney Opera House could be let loose on Aberdeen after residents backed new city centre illumination plans.Almost 900 people were surveyed on proposals to showcase the Granite City's landmarks, civic spaces and streetscape
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Canada follows Glasgow's lead on tackling violence
SCOTLAND’s success in cutting violent crime has inspired a drive in Canada to divert a tenth of policing budgets to prevention. Campaigners are using what they call the ‘Glasgow case’ - a halving of serious violence in just three years - as an
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Former island owner's gift to the current generation of islanders
HE bought the island in 1938 and ran it as a sustainable community and repopulated it running a hugely successful business until he donated it to the nation more than 40 years ago.Now John Lorne-Campbell, the former owner of Canna has delivered a final
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Marianne Taylor: Men are the problem; but they must also be part of the solution
SINCE the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse revelations broke a couple of weeks ago, one of the more notable aspects of the fallout was how quickly reaction moved from debate around the workings of Tinseltown and the entertainment industry to the situation
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Agenda: Learning to make a difference as well as a profit
By Wendy Loretto, Dean of University of Edinburgh Business SchoolTHIS week 100 students will put their heads together over 48 hours to develop business solutions to some of society’s most prevalent issues, ranging from fuel poverty and loneliness in old
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In pictures: Bear with monstrously enlarged 3kg tongue saved by Edinburgh University vets
A bear has been given a new lease of life after Scottish vets operated to remove its tongue, which was so swollen it had been dragging along the floor. The bear – called Nyan htoo, which means "bright" – was rescued as a cub along with its brother
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Scot sentenced to three months in Dubai jail for touching man's hip is 'released'
A Scot who was sentenced to three months in jail for touching a man's hip in a Dubai bar has been freed, according to campaigners. Jamie Harron, 27, was arrested for public indecency in July but claimed he was trying to avoid spilling his drink
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Scot dies in Gran Canaria ship plunge
A SCOT has died after falling from a ship in Gran Canaria. Oil worker Colin Gillespie, 53, from Dundee, was spotted in the water near his vessel, the Stena IceMAX in the early hours of Sunday morning. Colleagues pulled him out of the sea and
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Is it time for employers to step up and help close the retirement savings gap?
YOU do not have to go far to find a story telling you that your twilight years are going to have to be lived in penury.As a nation we are not, it seems, saving enough to fund our retirements while it is a widely accepted fact that, despite getting gold-plated
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Ex-Rangers captain Terry Butcher moved to tears as fans pay tribute to his dead son
Former Rangers captain Terry Butcher was moved to tears at the weekend as fans and players paid tribute to his dead son. The 58-year-old was clearly emotional during a minute's applause which was held during the Ipswich v Norwich game. Terry
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Hibernian youngster Oli Shaw vows to continue his family legacy
Hibs youngster Oli Shaw announced his arrival on the big stage in style at the weekend, scoring with just his second touch at Hampden after coming on against Celtic to breathe new life into the Betfred Cup semi-final. Although his side ultimately
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Celtic head north strong, says Craig Gordon
Craig Gordon has warned Aberdeen there will be no let up from Celtic when they travel to Pittodrie on Wednesday night. Gordon hailed the Parkhead side’s fitness levels and will to win after their victory over Hibs in the Betfred Cup semi-final
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Hampden ratings: How Rangers and Motherwell fared in the Betfred Cup semi-final man by man
Jak Alnwick Not called upon until the half-hour mark when he saved well from Cadden. Failed to cope with the corner that led to Mothewell’s opener and chipped easily for the second 5 James Tavernier His involvement in the first half was
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Tam McManus: Going all-in on Caixinha at Rangers hasn’t paid off for Dave King
A penny for the thoughts of Dave King this morning. He is in a bit of a predicament now, isn’t he? Quite what he must have been thinking watching a Rangers side he has invested heavily in being beaten comfortably by a Motherwell team, on a fraction
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Bradley Walsh revealed as Doctor Who companion
Bradley Wash, Mandip Gill and Tosin Cole have been unveiled as Jodie Whittaker's co-stars when she becomes the 13th person to take on the lead role in Doctor Who. The trio will appear as the Doctor's "companions" Graham, Yasmin and Ryan in the
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Hero of the hour Louis Moult delights at Motherwell's steel after fiery Betfred Cup win over Rangers
HE is the man for the big occasion. During 90 minutes of blood and thunder cup football, with challenges flying in and crimson soaking the Hampden turf, it was a moment of delicate beauty from Louis Moult that proved to be the decisive act. With
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Hip-touch Scot will appeal against three-month jail sentence in Dubai
By Paul Ward CAMPAIGNERS have vowed to appeal after a Scots electrician was jailed for three months in Dubai for touching a man’s hip in a bar. Jamie Harron, from Stirling, was arrested in July over the incident and had his British passport
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Obituary - Jack Boswell, Bomber Command pilot and deputy director of Ninewells Hospital
Bomber Command pilot and deputy director of Ninewells HospitalBorn: July 27, 1923;Died: September 16, 2017.DR Jack Boswell, who has died aged 94, was a former RAF Bomber Command pilot who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his combat
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Herald View: Scotland's youth hostels have to take a new path
FOR some, it will be the end of a long cherished era; for others, it will be a long-overdue improvement. But whichever way you look at it, the refurbishment of the Glen Nevis youth hostel is another sign that there are some profound changes happening
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Herald View: Overdue attempt to end the who you know culture
IT is six years since the former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg launched his social mobility strategy. One of the key aims was to end unpaid internships, which Mr Clegg rightly condemned as favouring the well-off and well-connected. It did not take
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Obituary - Gordon Kirk, educationalist. An appreciation.
Gordon Kirk, educationalist. An appreciation.PROFESSOR Gordon Kirk, who has died after a battle with T-cell lymphoma, was one of Scotland's (indeed the United Kingdom's) most admired and influential educationalists.He went to Camphill School in
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ANALYSIS: Motor trade must prepare for a new future
Other than some admittedly impressive changes to the sophistication of the kit on the inside, the retail side of the car industry has hitherto been largely immune to the technology advances of the last decade. The times they are a changin, however
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Peoples Ford chief issues warning to Chancellor
The owner of one of Scotland’s best-known car dealerships has warned Philip Hammond “not to tie the industry’s hands” by announcing unrealistic emission targets or penalising motorists with increased taxes. Brian Gilda, owner of People’s Ford,
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Liam Fox suppressing damage of no deal Brexit, say SNP
LIAM Fox has been accused of suppressing the truth about a no-deal Brexit, after refusing to release official impact studies in case they weaken the UK’s negotiating hand with Europe. The International Trade Secretary said leaving without a deal on future
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The singability of Flower of Scotland
I MUST take issue with Ian MacDonald (Letters, October 16) regarding Flower of Scotland and the bagpipes. As he indicated, the tune is written for the bagpipes in the key of D major. This, in fact, is the key of Eb major at concert pitch and would be
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Survey reveals challenges facing SME builders
OVERALL growth of activity for small and medium-sized building firms in Scotland has slowed for a second consecutive quarter, a key survey reveals. The Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB’s) latest quarterly report shows the overall indicator of
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Let us work to safeguard the future of this much-loved pier
THE end of the October school holidays is possibly not the time when our thoughts automatically turn to sunny days on the Isle of Cumbrae, but those of us who have spent many a happy holiday there might want to do just that.Despite the excellent coverage
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Letters: We must work to reform the European Union from within
JIM Sillars (Letters, October 19) makes much of the “erosion” of veto powers of EU member states, suggesting that our position would be better in the European Free Trade Association (Efta), along with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. He describes as
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Murder hunt police name man who died after Edinburgh pub disturbance
A MAN who died following a disturbance outside an Edinburgh pub has been named as Mark Squires. The 44-year-old from Edinburgh sustained a number of serious injuries during an attack, which took place in a lane at the side of the Longstone Inn
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Ken Smith's Diary: Jackets off; Lads line-up; and A belter
Jackets off OUR mention of the late great STV announcer Bill Tennent reminds Neil Dunn: "Bill was also 'mine host' of his hotel in Crosshill, Glasgow. Our football team, Parkmount Amateurs, wanting a venue for a Burns' Night, approached Bill with
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Paul Di Resta hopes the future is bright for Scottish motorsport
PAUL DI RESTA hopes there is another generation of Scottish drivers ready to take their place on the Formula One starting grid in years to come.The Bathgate racer is bidding for a return to the sport next season with Williams and he could be one of only
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Wheels come off for drunk driver
A drunk-driver who crashed his car so badly one of his wheels feel off was caught by crafty police when they followed grooves in the road made by his alloys after he drove off.Rhys Connell, 20, crashed after he had been drinking in July this year. Despite
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Lloyds kicks off sector updates amid high court case
Lloyds Banking Group is expected to unveil a rise in profits this week as it kicks off a trio of third quarter results in the sector, as a high-profile court case against the lender continues. A consensus of City analysts forecast the lender will
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UK out-manoeuvred on floating wind farm
I WISH to add some comments to Christine Grahame's letter (October 20) about the Hywind floating wind farm off Peterhead.Although Statoil are the main developer, 25 per cent of the development is owned by Masdar from Abu Dhabi, another part of the
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Why ferry costs are soaring
I READ with interest but little surprise your article ("Soaring cost of ferries sparks call for greater scrutiny on spending", The Herald, October 19) regarding the increasing cost of ferry services provided by Caledonian MacBrayne/Caledonian
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Stop swaddling our young in threadbare sheets of 24/7 care
THE inmates have surely taken over the asylum this time. Academics at Cambridge University have registered their alarm and concern after discovering students were being cautioned that Shakespeare's plays may contain potentially distressing topics.
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Pinstripe: We all have to pay if we want better public services
The issue of higher income tax for Scotland is back on the agenda as the Scottish Government reacts to the socialist instincts of its activists and tries to work out what to do about a resurgent Labour party.This is a pity because what the Scottish Government
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Camley's Cartoon on Monday, October 23
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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David Torrance: Why a new pro-Union “forum for debate” is long overdue
Spending time in the United States is a sobering reminder that when it comes to the United Kingdom, nomenclature is tricky.Telling someone you’re from the UK rarely hits the mark, though “Britain” fares slightly better. More often than not, the default
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Unpaid interns: Nick Clegg and Alex Salmond were quizzed
IT was seen as advantageous for those who could afford to, or manage to, work for free for months in the hope of landing a dream job at the end. But now it is claimed wrongly-run internships could be simply exploiting those people at the start
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Chronic pain sufferer describes medication reclassification as "tragedy"
ONE woman has described the prospect of losing vital prescription medication as nothing short of a "tragedy".The government is planning to reclassify gabapentin and pregabalin as Class C controlled drugs, despite both being used to treat serious
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Three out of four back intern exploitation law change
A SURGE of support has built up behind a move to protect interns from exploitation as a new report reveals most people back a change in the law to ban unpaid internships that last at least four weeks. A study by the Social Mobility Commission found
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Bed-blocking costs NHS £110 million in one year
BED-blocking has cost the NHS £110 million in the last year, new figures have revealed. NHS Scotland estimates that it costs £214 a day to keep a patient in hospital who is medically cleared to return home, known as delayed discharge or bed-blocking
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Absence has made Paul Di Resta's heart grow fonder as he bids for Formula One return with Williams
WHEN Paul Di Resta left Formula One, Formula One didn’t leave him. The lure of the sport – the speed, the competitiveness, the potential for glory – has always pulled him back in.Now, he is closer than at any time in the last four years. Di Resta still
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Painkillers crackdown would be 'disastrous' for patients
A CRACKDOWN on prescription painkillers in the wake of rising overdose deaths would be "disastrous" for patients in Scotland who rely on them to control chronic nerve pain, an expert has warned. The Home Office has announced plans to reclassify
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Dundee United 0 Inverness CT 2: Willo Flood slams team-mates for hanging axed boss McKinnon out to dry
Furious Willo Flood last night slammed day-dreaming Dundee United players for leaving Ray McKinnon on the brink of being axed - by believing they would simply cruise to the Championship title.Flood labelled United's abject Inverness performance "
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Hearts 1 St Johnstone 0: Souttar backs Cochrane, 16, to cope with heat of Edinburgh derby
HARRY COCHRANE does not have a peg in the Hearts dressing room yet. However, John Souttar has no doubt the precocious playmaker does possess the quality and temperament to thrive in the cauldron of the Edinburgh derby. Cochrane, 16, climbed
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Partick Thistle 2 Dundee 1: Doolan believes victory from jaws of defeat can kickstart Jags' season
IF Partick Thistle go on to have a satisfactory season and challenge once more for a top-six place, they will surely look at this unlikely victory as the pivotal moment.With pressure mounting on manager Alan Archibald after the worst winless run in over
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John Hughes in line to replace Ray McKinnon after Dundee United sack manager
JOHN HUGHES last night emerged as front-runner to take over at Dundee United in the wake of Ray McKinnon's sacking.McKinnon was axed after just 17 months into the job following Saturday's dismal defeat by Inverness which sent alarm bells ringing
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Ross Laidlaw ready to erase Hibs Hampden horror in Edinburgh derby
You would have required a heart of stone, or perhaps a Celtic scarf around your neck, not to have felt a pang of sympathy for poor Hibs goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw on Saturday as his dreams of cup glory came crashing down around him in the rain at Hampden
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Celtic run is simply the best for Nir Bitton
NIR BITTON says the drive that's taken Celtic crashing through the 60-game unbeaten barrier is the burning desire to 'be the best'. You need to go back to May last year for the last domestic defeat for the Parkhead club, and the Israeli has offered
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Callum McGregor: Celtic aren't out to defend treble, we're out to WIN them
IN football they say the best form of defence is attack. It’s a philosophy Celtic are taking to heart as they launch a fierce assault on another treble. Domestically, last season was the campaign to end all campaigns for the Parkhead club. Three
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Strictly style not good enough for Glasgow’s entertainers as they let Lein go 10 clear of them
Stuart Hogg was hoping to provide the inspiration to his team-mates on his first appearance of the season and he was still at it long after the final whistle had gone at Scotstoun on Saturday.The two-time British & Irish Lions full-back had scored his
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Rangers defender Bruno Alves criticises Motherwell's physical approach and referee Steven McLean after cup loss
BRUNO ALVES reckons referee Steven McLean should have given more protection to Rangers during their Betfred Cup semi-final defeat to Motherwell. Pedro Caixinha’s side crashed to a 2-0 loss at Hampden as the Steelmen emerged victorious from a keenly
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Recipe of the Day: Celeriac, kale, barley and apple broth by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Celeriac, kale, barley and apple broth by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall This is the second book I have written with the pleasingly simple aim of making vegetables delicious – irresistibly, satisfyingly so. I want to do this so that you eat more of
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Poem of the Day: A Day Like Today by Jackie Kay
This Monday-morning-feeling poem turns into something much more jolly! It comes from Bantam, the scintillating, warmly humane, new collection by Jackie Kay, Scotland’s official Makar (Poems from Bantam by Jackie Kay, published by Picador at £14.99)
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Matthew Lindsay: Pedro Caixinha on borrowed time at Rangers after Louis Moult and Motherwell coast into final
PEDRO Caixinha watched the closing stages of his Rangers side’s Betfred Cup semi-final defeat to Motherwell yesterday afternoon high in the Hampden main stand just behind his errant striker Kenny Miller. It is unclear today which of them will last
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3000 doctors quit Scotland to work abroad since 2008
AS many as 3,000 medics are estimated to have left the country to work abroad since 2008, it is claimed. Today’s figures were obtained from the General Medical Council and show the number of doctors who have requested a Certificate of Current Professional
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Edinburgh hand out record thrashing to send Krasny Yar off to Siberia in misery
A thrashing, every bit as comprehensive as it sounds. Edinburgh ran riot in Moscow and the Russians, who had beaten Stade Francais, the reigning European Challenge Cup holders, the week before, had no answer.It really was that simple. For once, Edinburgh
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Eduardo Herrera: Rangers players must take responsibility for semi defeat to Motherwell
EDUARDO HERRERA insists the Rangers players must shoulder the responsibility for their Betfred Cup exit to Motherwell. The Light Blues crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Hampden as the pressure was piled on boss Pedro Caixinha once again. A double
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Pedro Caixinha takes the blame for Betfred Cup semi-final defeat ahead of talks with Rangers chairman Dave King
PEDRO Caixinha last night accepted full responsibility for the 2-0 defeat Rangers suffered to Motherwell in the Betfred Cup semi-final which has put his job in jeopardy. Caixinha was sent to the stand at Hampden along with his opposite number Stephen