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Kieran Tierney on the night Celtic legend Tommy Burns came to training
EVEN now, the best part of a decade on, Kieran Tierney can remember the buzz. It was a Thursday night at Barrowfield and Tommy Burns was coming down to take the training. You can read elsewhere in this section about how everything didn’t always
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Kieran Tierney: I hope I go on to become a one club legend at Celtic like Billy McNeill and Paul McStay
KIERAN Tierney insisted last night there is “every chance” of him following club legends like Billy McNeill and Paul McStay in the list of Celtic’s one-club men and said he hoped that would be the case. The 20-year-old left back, who this week
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Celtic star Kieran Tierney: Living with my mum and dad helps keep me grounded
WHEN Kieran Tierney says he is a homeboy who is in no hurry to fly the nest, that applies as much to his personal life as his professional existence. When the 20-year-old – who would be forgiven these days if he started to regard bumper new contracts
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Rangers speculation won't affect Aberdeen or Derek McInnes, says Hamilton's Martin Canning
Martin Canning doesn’t believe that speculation over the future of Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes will help his Hamilton side when the teams meet this weekend. Canning hasn’t been surprised to see the Pittodrie boss linked with the vacant manager
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Alan Archibald calls appeals process a 'shambles' after Rangers' Ryan Jack cleared to play Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle manager Alan Archibald has branded the Scottish Football Association’s appeals procedure a “shambles”, after Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack was cleared to play his side this Saturday. Jack was sent off after a tussle with Kirk Broadfoot
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Labour MP suspended from party after woman makes allegations
A FORMER Labour frontbencher has been suspended from the party following allegations about sexual harassment. Former shadow minister Kelvin Hopkins has had the Labour whip withdrawn after allegations that he sent “inappropriate” text messages and
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Thousands protest in Catalonia over independence vote jailings
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets to protest at the jailing of nine former members of the Catalan Government following an appearance at Spain’s National Court for questioning in a probe over Catalonia’s push for independence. Eight
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Backbenchers express 'head-in-hands despair' at Gavin Williamson promotion
New Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has said he is "both honoured and excited" by his promotion, following Sir Michael Fallon's resignation amid sleaze allegations. The former chief whip's appointment by Theresa May to one of the Cabinet's most
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Olivia Colman: I kept The Crown role secret for a very long time
Olivia Colman has spoken of her relief that the news is out that she will replace Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown. The Broadchurch star will take over the role of the monarch for the third series of Netflix’s blockbuster royal drama
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Pound plunges as Bank of England delivers dovish message amid interest rate hike
The pound plunged on Thursday, sending the FTSE 100 near record highs, as investors expressed disappointment in the messaging around the Bank of England's first interest rate hike in a decade.Sterling fell1.4% against the US dollar to trade at 1.305
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Sports rights and global services woes hit BT profits
Telecoms giant BT has revealed a 4% drop in quarterly earnings as the group counted the cost of heavy investment in sports rights and ongoing woes in its troubled global services arm.The group saw adjusted earnings drop to £1.8 billion in its second quarter
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The playwright who first lifted the lid on the migrant crisis
Neil CooperWHEN Anders Lustgarten wrote the first draft of his play, Lampedusa, in late 2014, it seemed no-one was really talking about what was a then largely un-noticed international migrant crisis. The week before the play opened in London a few months
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Scottish author Karon Grieve reveals the reality of starting a new life abroad
By Karon Grieve In the mid eighties Madonna sang of Holidays and I went on one to the Greek island of Spetses. A holiday that extended via a romance with a Greek to working in bars and tavernas and becoming a holiday rep. While the romance barely
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National plan for future of NHS Scotland 'up to three years away', MSPs told
THERE is “no plan in existence” setting out how the NHS in Scotland will adapt its staff and operations to cope with future demand, MSPs have heard. Holyrood’s Public Audit and Post-Legislative Scrutiny Committee was told there were “too many”
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Bercow denies dismissing MP's bullying concerns as 'women's issue'
Speaker John Bercow has hit back at claims he dismissed a female MP's bullying concerns as "women's issues". York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell claimed during business questions that when she tried to raise issues of bullying she was rebuffed
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Sturgeon condemns jailing of ex-Catalan ministers
NICOLA Sturgeon has condemned the jailing of several former Catalan ministers as Nationalist MPs called on the UK Government to urge the Spanish state to hold a Scotland-style independence vote. A Spanish judge ordered nine ex-members of the Catalan
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Sturgeon of financial recklessness over police merger
THE SNP Government has been accused of “a shocking lack of financial prudence” for pressing ahead with a controversial police merger without a full cost analysis.Labour MSP Mary Fee levelled the charge at Nicola Sturgeon at First Minister’s Questions.Ms
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Four Weddings And A Funeral ‘to get TV reboot’
Romantic comedy film Four Weddings And A Funeral is being adapted for a new TV series, according to a US report. The hit 1994 movie, which starred Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell, will be rebooted as an hour-long anthology series on US streaming
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Video: Illegal settlements a barrier to peace, PM tells Israel’s Netanyahu
Theresa May has said Israel’s illegal settlements presented an obstable to peace, as she welcomed Benjamin Netanyahu to Downing Street. The Prime Minister told her Israeli counterpart that Britain remained committed to a two-state solution with
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MSPs to demand Brexit clarity from Mundell
DAVID Mundell will today be urged to share the UK Government’s economic impact analysis of Brexit with MSPs.The Scottish Secretary will appear before Holyrood’s cross-party European committee to discuss the Article 50 withdrawal process.Mr Mundell will
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Three children who escaped farmhouse fire released from hospital
Three children who escaped a house fire thought to have claimed the lives of a father originally from Scotland and five other children have been released from hospital, police said. The three who survived were aged 13, 12, and 10 and managed to
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Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch spotted on last day of filming for new TV show in Glasgow
BENEDICT Cumberbatch, still sporting an eye patch, leaves a Glasgow building that doubles up as a 1980s New York hotel on the final day of filming a TV drama. The Sherlock star, who plays playboy Patrick Melrose in Sky Atlantic’s Melrose, had also
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New York suspect 'plotted Islamic State-inspired attack for two months'
THE suspect in the deadly New York truck attack was inspired by Islamic State online videos and plotted his attack for two months – even renting a vehicle ahead of time to practise turning it, authorities say.As they brought terrorism charges against
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David Walliams tweets fake text from Kim Jong-un over Halloween costume
David Walliams has poked fun at the backlash he received for his controversial Halloween costume. The comedian was met with a hail of criticism after he sported a Kim Jong-un outfit when attending Jonathan Ross’s annual Halloween bash on Tuesday
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Judge jails nine former Catalan politicians amid probe over independence bid
A Spanish judge has ordered nine ex-members of the government in Catalonia jailed while they are investigated on possible charges of sedition, rebellion and embezzlement. Investigative magistrate Carmen Lamela issued the ruling on Thursday at the
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Government will be 'as open as we can be' with Brexit documents, says David Davis
David Davis has said the Government intends to be "as open as we can be" when making Brexit economic impact studies available to MPs. The Brexit Secretary said he was already talking to Hilary Benn, chairman of the Exiting the EU Select Committee
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Bank of England signals ‘gradual’ rate rises ahead after first hike in a decade
Interest rates have been hiked for the first time in more than 10 years and the Bank of England signalled more “gradual” increases are on the way to cool surging inflation. The Bank’s nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to raise
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Donald Trump backs off threat to send New York truck attack suspect to Guantanamo
US president Donald Trump has backed away from his threat to send the suspect in the New York bike path attack to Guantanamo Bay. He acknowledged in an early morning tweet that the military judicial process at the Cuban detention centre takes longer
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Boris Johnson announces £1m fund for worldwide freedom of the press
Boris Johnson has announced a £1 million fund to boost press freedom around the world. The Foreign Secretary said a free media underpins the universal human right to freedom of expression and criticised governments which try and shut down debate
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‘Motorway farm’ to become a wildlife haven
A farm which sits in the middle of a motorway has pledged to become a wildlife haven. Stott Hall near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, rose to fame in the 1960s when the M62 was built around it. It was originally thought the farm would be knocked
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Glasgow votes to remove offer of freedom of the city from Aung San Suu Kyi
GLASGOW City Council has voted to remove the offer of the freedom of the city from embattled leader of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi. The Nobel laureate has been criticised for failing to speak up in defence of the Rohingya, a persecuted minority in
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Conman admits Grenfell Tower tragedy fraud
A serial conman has admitted pretending his family died in the Grenfell Tower fire to obtain around £12,500 meant for the victims. Anh Nhu Nguyen claimed his wife and son were killed in the blaze at the North Kensington block on June 14 and was
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Rangers will be in buoyant mood against Partick Thistle, warns Alan Archibald
Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald is wary of facing a "buoyant" Rangers side this weekend. Thistle returned to form last week with two wins and a draw to jump off the bottom of the Ladbrokes Premiership table - but they face a rejuvenated Gers
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Celtic can't take Europa League spot for granted - Chris Davies
Celtic assistant manager Chris Davies has warned against taking a Europa League spot for granted in the wake of the Hoops' exit from the Champions League. The Scottish champions lost 2-1 at home to Bayern Munich on Tuesday night which, with two
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Man arrested after three killed in shooting at Walmart in Colorado
A man has been arrested on suspicion of walking into a suburban Walmart in Colorado in the US and opening fire with a handgun, killing two men and a woman. Thornton police said 47-year-old Scott Ostrem was arrested on Thursday morning, about 14
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Prostate cancer survivor hails 'game-changing' study which promise to extend lives
A LONG-TERM prostate cancer survivor has hailed “game-changing” research which aims to prolong patients’ lives by tailoring treatment to the genetic make-up of their tumour. Scientists at Glasgow University will lead a study which they believe
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Reports reveal less dependence on pesticides in Scotland
Scotland's Chief Statistician published three reports on Tuesday in relation to pesticide usage in Scotland in 2016 on arable crops and potato stores, soft fruit crops and the use of rodenticides on arable farms.Ninety-eight per cent of arable crops
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
THE man, a smartly-dressed father-of-three, could barely control his temper. “Glasgow was a clean place before you came along,” he shouted. “This is pure filth. We are not a nation of deformed men.” An elderly woman nearby yelled, “You should be horse-whipped
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Scientists use cosmic rays to discover secret space inside Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid has been shrouded in mystery for millennia, but now a long-held secret of its structure might be known thanks to particle physics.An apparent void lying undiscovered deep within the ancient Wonder of the World was found by scientists
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Watch: Boris Johnson says Sir Michael Fallon has a record to be proud of
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Sir Michael had “a record to be extremely proud of” as Defence Secretary. Mr Johnson told the Press Association: “I’ve known Michael for many years. He has been a great colleague and a great Defence Secretary
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House prices across Britain expected to grow by 14% by 2022
House prices in the North West of England are forecast to surge at nearly double the rate of that in London over the next five years, according to a report. Between 2018 and 2022, house prices across Britain are projected by real estate adviser
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Couple on holiday in Cambodia stumble across homeless Scot trying to get home to Glasgow
A COUPLE on a walking holiday in Cambodia have stumbled across an injured homeless man who told them he was from Scotland and is trying to get home. Robbie Tarran and Sarah Robertson, from Aberdeen, were walking through Siem Reap on Wednesday
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Callum Gibbins to captain Glasgow against Leinster
Callum Gibbins will captain Glasgow for the first time when they host Leinster at Scotstoun on Friday. The New Zealander has been one of the Warriors’ stand-out players in the Guinness PRO14 this season and will lead the side out with Ryan Wilson
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Skygazers ready for ‘really beautiful’ Beaver Moon
Skygazers will be able to see a moon brighter and larger than usual this weekend as it moves closer to Earth. The “Beaver Moon” will appear around 14% larger in diameter and 30% brighter than usual. The second “supermoon” of the year will be
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Tory leader urges economic assessment of proposed tax changes
Ruth Davidson has challenged the First Minister to commit to an independent economic assessment of her new tax proposals and raised concerns any rise would slow economic growth. The Scottish Conservative leader was speaking at First Minister's
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COMMERCIAL FOCUS: Experience these seven steak and seafood restaurants for the true taste of Scotland
Chop House Chop House serves the best British beef, dry aged and butchered in house alongside a mouth watering array of cocktails and wine. The brand currently has two sites in Edinburgh, the original venue on Leith’s Constitution Street and their
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The eight Champions League teams heading for the Europa League as it stands
CELTIC'S hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stages may have been extinguished on Tuesday, but their performance in the defeat to Bayern Munich has sparked hopes that they could make an impact in the Europa League after Christmas. Brendan
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Ten injured in Clutha pub tragedy awarded compensation
VICTIMS of the Clutha tragedy have been awarded damages from the owners of the helicopter firm.Solicitors for ten people injured in the crash said their cases had now been settled, helping them "get their lives back on track".Newspaper reports
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Bank hikes rates to 0.5% in first rise for over a decade
The Bank of England has hiked interest rates to 0.5 per cent in the first rise for over a decade and signalled more increases are on the way as it looks to cool surging inflation. Policymakers on the Bank's nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee
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Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has red card overturned as Motherwell manager is banned
RANGERS have been successful in their appeal against the red card shown to Ryan Jack against Kilmarnock. The midfielder, who was called into the Scotland squad for the first time earlier this week, was sent off at the end of his side's 1-1 draw
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Mundell on sexual harassment: 'I've nothing to declare'
DAVID Mundell has insisted he has nothing to declare in relation to sexual misconduct. The Scottish Secretary said he felt there was nothing in his past that would stop him serving in the government and was happy to be judged by his Dumfriesshire
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Renewable bond plan aims to raise £30m
INVESTMENT group Future Renewables Eco is aiming to raise £30 million to increase the number of wind turbines it operates. The company’s latest bond offer aims to finance the acquisition of wind turbine sites for construction at more than 20 sites across
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Leisure giant G1 snaps up Heineken pubs
G1 GROUP, the Glasgow-based leisure group, has boosted its portfolio with the acquisition of 12 pubs from Stars Pubs and Bars, the pub division of brewing giant Heineken.The pubs, whose names and locations have not been disclosed, were acquired as part
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Top Scots entrepreneurs back mentoring scheme
SOME of Scotland’s best-known business figures have signed up to mentor 40 aspiring entrepreneurs.BrewDog’s James Watt, Cally Russell of Mallzee, Chris van der Kuyl of 4J Studios and Leah Hutcheon of Appointedd are among those who will select candidates
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Prostate cancer hope for DNA-tailored drugs to fight tumours
A LONG-TERM prostate cancer survivor has hailed “game-changing” research which aims to prolong patients’ lives by tailoring treatment to the genetic make-up of their tumour. Scientists at Glasgow University will lead a study which they believe
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Sturgeon signals income tax hike for top earners
Nicola Sturgeon has set out alternative approaches to income tax which could see "modest additional contributions" introduced for higher earners. The First Minister said the time was right to consider raising the tax to protect public services,
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The 7 reasons why fake news goes viral
Whether we like it or not, the term “fake news” is here to stay. Donald Trump’s go-to catchphrase to discredit media stories and information has been named Collins’ Word Of The Year 2017 with its usage rising by 365% since 2016. It is
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Hard to swallow: World's most expensive dram of whisky exposed as fake
A DRAM of vintage Scotch reputed to be the world's most expensive whisky has been exposed as a fake. Laboratory tests found the dram bought by a Chinese millionaire in a Swiss hotel bar for £7,600 after suspicions arose about Scotch's provenance
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Alex Rae expects Derek McInnes to leave Aberdeen for fresh challenge at Rangers
DEREK McInnes has taken Aberdeen as far as they can go and he would be a good fit for the Rangers job. That is the opinion of former Light Blues midfielder Alex Rae, who expects the Dons boss to be a frontrunner for the vacancy due to his knowledge
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Doug Marr: It is high time we rebalanced the scales of justice
I RECENTLY fell heir to Kenneth Roy’s Scenes From A Small Country, a slim selection of some of the author’s journalism, first published in 1994. His observations and insights will resonate with those who were around at the time. I’m unsure however, whether
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Agenda: Higher education is about more than just teaching
Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow and Chair of the Russell Group LAST month the University of Glasgow opened its doors to the local community as we hosted the Human Brain Project (HBP) Open Day. This is Europe’s largest
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5 Beers to try
For those of you who have been taking part in ‘Sober October’, well done and welcome back. For the rest of you, hello again and welcome to yet another exciting edition of ‘Wright’s Wide World Of Wondrous… Beers’, as absolutely nobody is calling it. Do
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Former chief whip Gavin Williamson replaces shamed Fallon as new Defence Secretary
Gavin Williamson has been appointed Defence Secretary after Sir Michael Fallon resigned from the job amid Westminster sleaze allegations, Downing Street has announced. Sir Michael quit after admitting his behaviour had “fallen below the high standards
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Alex Salmond to join team preparing takeover of The Scotsman publisher
ALEX Salmond has announced he has joined a team which plans to take control of The Scotsman newspaper. Johnston Press, the Edinburgh-based publisher which owns the title, along with the i, has been at the centre of a boardroom battle as Norwegian
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Peter Grant: Rangers job would interest Alan Pardew - he has the skin of a rhino
PETER Grant believes his former colleague Alan Pardew would be interested in taking over as Rangers manager. The ex-Crystal Palace and Newcastle United boss has been tipped as a contender to succeed Pedro Caixinha in the Light Blues hot seat following
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Houses of Parliament need a clear out of 'boy's own locker room culture', says Ruth Davidson
RUTH Davidson has called for the need for “house clearing" across parliaments following the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon as Defence Secretary, the first political figure to fall in the Westminster sleaze scandal. The Scottish Conservative
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“If you don't like this, you don't love football": German reporter left in awe at Celtic Park atmosphere
A German newspaper reporter has described the atmosphere during Celtic’s defeat to Bayern Munich as the best he has ever witnessed at a football match. Heiko Niedderer, a writer for BILD, was left stunned by the noise of the home support, describing
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North Ayrshire takes plaudits at 10th Herald Society Awards
A SCHEME to get families using technology for education and the campaign to save the Ardrossan to Arran ferry route helped North Ayrshire Council clean up at the 10th annual Herald Society Awards last night. Initiatives based at the council took
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Monster planet that ‘should not be there’ is found
A “MONSTER” planet that should be too big for its star is forcing astronomers to rethink their theories. The Jupiter-sized world, NGTS-1b, is the biggest planet compared with the size of its parent star ever discovered. It orbits a small red
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Scotland to face Ireland in 2019 Rugby World Cup opener
SCOTLAND will face Ireland in Yokohama to open their 2019 World Cup campaign. The fixtures for the showcase in Japan were confirmed on Thursday with just under two years to go until the tournament kicks off. Gregor Townsend's side will face
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Theresa May set for Cabinet reshuffle after Fallon quits in sleaze scandal
Theresa May is set to appoint a new defence secretary after Sir Michael Fallon became the first ministerial head to roll in the Westminster sleaze scandal. Sir Michael quit after admitting his behaviour had “fallen below the high standards required
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Labour rewrites leadership ballot rules after multiple members join with common email addresses
SCOTTISH Labour has made urgent changes to the running of its leadership contest amid concerns about a mass sign-up of new members. As revealed by the Herald, a number of recruits who became eligible to vote in the contest share an email address
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Is Facebook listening in to our conversations? The social media giant speaks out
A long-held conspiracy theory – that Facebook is listening in on conversations to target us with adverts – has resurfaced again on social media. One of Facebook’s executives in charge of adverts responded to a tweet from PJ Vogt, co-host of the
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Supermarket chain withdraws 'we are removing the Scottish Saltire' statement
TESCO has moved to say it is sticking with the Saltire after it deleted a tweet that indicated it would replace the emblem with the Union flag. The supermarket giant came under fire for its reponse to a question on social media asking: "Can you
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'She changed Scotland's world': Sturgeon praises Ewing 50 years after historic SNP by-election win
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has hailed Winnie Ewing 50 years on from the party veteran's watershed by-election victory, saying the result "changed Scotland's world". Mrs Ewing was elected as an MP in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, in 1967 in what
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Edinburgh law firms join forces in latest high street merger
EDINBURGH legal outfits Allan McDougall Solicitors and McQueen Legal have merged, continuing the trend for consolidation among Scotland’s high street law firms.The enlarged entity, Allan McDougall McQueen, has seven partners and 73 staff working across
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Scots golfer Jamieson set to live the American dream
THE very nature of life as a touring professional means you are here, there and everywhere. It’s a bit like this correspondent’s tee-shots. If you’re not checking in at one place, then you’re checking out of another before checking in again somewhere
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Obituary - Kevin Cadle, Scotland and Britain basketball coach and television presenter
Scotland and Britain basketball coach and television presenter Born: 17 March, 1955 Died: 16 October, 2017 KEVIN Cadle, who has died aged 62, was arguably the most influential American basketball coach to ever arrive in the United Kingdom
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Celtic will never again resort to punting long balls - even if Bayern Munich did
IT was something of an irony that on a night when Celtic refused to play long balls, it was a prehistoric punt which enabled Bayern Munich to take the lead. Even when they fell behind, Brendan Rodgers’s men stuck to their manager’s principle of
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Humiliated Sir Michael Fallon quits as Defence Secretary as sex scandal sweeps Westminster
A humilated Sir Michael Fallon has quit as Defence Secretary - the first major political scalp of the sex scandal sweeping Westminster. It came just 24 hours after Theresa May, the Prime Minister, refused to say whether she had confidence in the
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Obituary - Derek Robinson, trade union leader who led British Leyland walkouts
Trade union leader who led British Leyland walkouts Born: 1927; Died: October 31, 2017 DEREK Robinson, who has died aged 90, was a trade union official and Communist activist who led walkouts at the car giant British Leyland's plant in
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Shona Craven: We need root and branch reform of this outdated system
IF you really want to know which Tory MPs have been “fornicating” with their staff, by now you can easily find out. But if you think whoever leaked a spreadsheet of sleaze allegations is bravely striking a blow against sexual harassment, think again
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Jobs lost as haulage company goes out of business
Haulage business West of Scotland Heavy Haulage has been placed in administration and ceased trading with the loss of 21 jobs.Tom MacLennan and Iain Fraser, partners with FRP Advisor were appointed joint administrators.Founded in 1946 and based in Cumbernauld
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Two cases of sexual harassment have emerged at Scottish arts body
TWO cases of sexual harassment have taken place at the nation's leading arts funder, Creative Scotland. The "historical" complaints were handled with "internal procedures", the arts funder admitted last night. The cases are believed to have
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Scottish firms have received £250m in Government-backed loans
MORE than £250 million has been loaned to Scottish companies from the British Business Bank’s flagship Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) programme, it has been revealed. The programme has provided 1,933 loans to small businesses in Scotland, representing
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Concerns over Scots abuse mishandling probes as investigation into approach to victim's case 'stalls'
CONCERNS have emerged that official investigations into historic child abuse cases in Scotland involving social workers are being kept on hold until the Scottish child abuse inquiry has concluded. It comes after it emerged that Richard Tracey,
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Parkinson's drug alert tool launched in Glasgow 'can cut hospital stays'
A HOSPITAL warning system designed to prevent Parkinson's patients from skipping vital medication if they are admitted for unrelated emergencies such as heart attacks or falls has been rolled out in Scotland's largest health board. The Parkinson
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Inflation woes mount in key sector
UK manufacturing growth remained steady in October, but inflationary pressures in the sector intensified as factory gate prices rose at a faster pace, a survey shows.Employment growth in the UK manufacturing sector also picked up, according to the survey
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Data on Grenfell-style cladding still incomplete
SCOTLAND’S councils have still not provided complete information in the search for blocks of flats with Grenfell-style cladding, the government has said. The information provided so far also needs to be rechecked for accuracy, it has emerged.
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Law Awards reveal runners and riders for prizes of 2017
IT is one of the most coveted award schemes for the Scottish legal sector. And now the identities of the firms and solicitors which have made the short-list for the 2017 Law Awards of Scotland, run by The Herald in association with HR Consultancy,
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Do not vilify half of society
HOW dare Nicola Sturgeon declare that recent allegations of sexual harassment are indicative of a problem with “men” (“Sturgeon asks men to ‘reflect on your own behaviour’ over abuse”, The Herald, November 1)? How dare John Swinney lecture all men on
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Disability benefits system is still failing deaf young people
DEAF young people in Scotland continue to be let down by the current disability benefits system. Eighty-five per cent of the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) decisions that we have helped deaf young people to challenge have subsequently been overturned
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Solve poverty before salving the conscience
ANENT the discourse on reducing university entrance requirements for “poor” people (“Universities told to slash entry grades for poorer students”, The Herald, October 31, and Letters, November 1), it is salient to read today in your columns that the same
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Herald View: Continuing Russian love affair with Rabbie Burns
ONE of the many pleasing features that survived the Soviet Union was the Russian love of Rabbie Burns. Our national bard goes back a long way in that vast, highly literate country. In pre-revolutionary times, he was loved for writing romantic verse seen
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Profile: Fallon, the politician who served under four prime ministers
It was ironic that a politician who served under two women and two male Tory Prime Ministers - should see his career ruined by his alleged behaviour towards women. Few cabinet ministers can claim to have served under four Tory Prime Ministers
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Ken Smith's Diary: Lesson learned; a glass half full; and leading him on
Glass half full THE STUC Women's Conference took place in Glenrothes this week where guest speaker Susan Morrison commented on a teacher who had told the delegates that teachers were under such stress these days that many reached for a glass of
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Number of Scots hospitalised for eating disorders soars - but is celebrity culture to blame?
THE number of people hospitalised for eating disorders has risen by about two-thirds over the past ten years amidst concerns that the rise of celebrity culture is a factor. A total of 726 people were treated in 2015/16, the year for which most
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Scots steel workers exposed to toxic coke fumes in line for compensation
HUNDREDS of former steel workers at Ravenscraig are in line for a lucrative compensation pay outs after developing lung cancer and other diseases at the plant. Former steel plant employees suffering from life-limiting and debilitating respiratory
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Headteachers ‘riding roughshod’ over the rights of parent councils
HEADTEACHERS are riding roughshod over parent councils in the wake of plans to give more powers to school leaders, according to a leading body. The Scottish Parent Teacher Council (SPTC) said members had reported a raft of concerns including heads
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From Russia with love - for Rabbie Burns
HIS cherished songs and verses have spoken to the nation’s soul for more than two centuries. But just as Scots consider Rabbie Burns their national poet, Russians have long taken the Bard of Ayrshire to their hearts and celebrate the wit and words
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Sturgeon says income tax changes must protect poorest
NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted Scotland’s lowest earners must be protected from any changes to income tax, hinting at hikes for the better off. The First Minister outlined four “tests” that should be met before tax rates are altered – including ensuring
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Sizzling Scotch: Distiller profits despite Brexit backdrop
GORDON & MACPHAIL, the venerable Scotch whisky bottler and distiller, has defied a challenging economic and political backdrop to hold profits steady at £4 million, amid a stellar performance in the UK. The Elgin-based company said it maintained
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Why we should all value the NHS
THERE is so much bad news and there have been so many difficult stories about the NHS that I wish to share my excellent experience. I had my first cataract operation in early June and the second in mid-October. Both were hugely successful thanks to the
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Retail sales stagnation highlights fragility of consumer confidence
SCOTTISH retail sales volumes stagnated during the third quarter, in contrast to a rise in Great Britain as a whole, the latest official figures show.The seasonally adjusted figures, published yesterday by the Scottish Government, show the value of sales
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Letters: It is time to learn the lessons of misguided referendums
IT is interesting how each of the most recent referendums or threatened referendums have backfired when wishful thinking has led political leaders to conflate the wishes of their own core support with the interests of a wider body politic.In Catalonia
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Camley's Cartoon on Thursday, November 2
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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National college report "underplayed" negative trends on drop-out rates
FUNDING chiefs have been accused of "spin" after a report into the performance of Scottish colleges glossed over unfavourable data on drop-out rates.The UK Statistics Authority, which regulates the quality of information from public bodies,
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Herald View: Statistical errors a sign of creeping rot in government
THE UK Statistics Authority measures the output of National Statistics publications against three pillars - trustworthiness, quality and value - to maintain public confidence in them. When it looked at the Scottish Funding Council’s report into
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Financiers highlight rejuvenation of North Sea
NORTH Sea-focused Chrysaor has underlined its intent to expand in the area after completing the acquisition of a big chunk of Royal Dutch Shell’s portfolio with private equity backing.Chrysaor agreed in January to buy a basket of fields which accounted
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Bayern Munich legend Arjen Robben tips Celtic for Europa League success
ARJEN ROBBEN, Bayern Munich’s star player, last night tipped Celtic to go on and enjoy tangible success if as expected they reach the knock-out stage of this season's Europa League. And he even suggested it was not impossible for them to reach
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Graeme McGarry: Celtic's diminutive Scots showed that if you're good enough, you're tall enough
I find that the motto ‘criticise in haste, repent at leisure’ is one that can serve you well. So, when then Scotland manager Gordon Strachan came away with his now infamous remarks about the genetics of Scottish players, I resisted the urge to
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Recipe of the Day: Green Lentils and Sweet Potato Salad with Pine Nuts and Roasted Tomatoes by Hemma in Edinburgh
Green Lentils and Sweet Potato Salad with Pine Nuts and Roasted Tomatoes by Hemma in Edinburgh Hemma on Holyrood Road just next to Dynamic Earth has been mentioned as the best Brunch by Times Out, Guardian and Independant. We like our food
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Checklist: 10 things not to miss in Scotland this week
1. Illuminight Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock, until November 19 This brand new fire and light spectacular in East Ayrshire promises a magical experience for all the family. State-of-the art lighting installations with specially-commissioned
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Poem of the Day: Two short and darkly humorous poems by Helen B Cruickshank
Helen B Cruickshank (1886-1975) wrote pithily in Scots and English. Here are two of her short and darkly humorous poems in her native tongue – a reminder, if such is needed, that the Scots language lends itself to wit and wisdom. SAE
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Surge in number of companies in distress across sectors
A SURGE in financial distress among companies in Scotland’s construction and retail sectors has been revealed in a key survey.The quarterly Red Flag Alert, published yesterday by accountancy firm Begbies Traynor, shows an increasing number of companies
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Post-Brexit role for universities that bring £87bn to table each year
THE UK’s leading research-focused universities are injecting nearly £87 billion into the national economy every year, a major new study has revealed.The aggregate contribution to the nation’s economic wealth generated by the 24 Russell Group universities
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ARTS NEWS: Jupiter Artland reveal two new major installations, Karla Black show, GOMA figures for 'cancelled' show
Jupiter Artland, the art park and attraction outside Edinburgh, has announced two new permanent installations to mark its 10th year.The new works will be made by Phyllida Barlow and Joana Vasconcelos.The new season at the gardens will be from May 12 to
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Scots hairdresser denies sending lover 'I have HIV. lol. Whoops' text
A hairdresser said he does not remember sending a text to a male lover which said: "I have HIV. Lol. Whoops". Daryll Rowe told a jury he could not recall most of the conversation he had after having sex with his first alleged victim. But he said
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Tory General Election hopeful suspended over sexual assault claim
A SCOTTISH Conservative General Election hopeful has been suspended from the party after being accused of sexual assault. Stuart Cullen is at the centre of an allegation, which he denies, dating back to his time at Oxford University several years
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Downing Street fears fresh allegations over cabinet ministers after Fallon quits
THE sexual harassment scandal gripping Westminster has claimed its first Cabinet victim with the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon, the Defence Secretary. The 65-year-old Scot said in a letter of resignation to Theresa May last night that a number