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May to attack those making anonymous sleaze allegations online
THERESA May will today attack those making anonymous sleaze allegations online as she tries to hold her government together amid yet more claims of misconduct by Tory MPs. Ahead of a meeting with party leaders about tackling a tide of sexual accusations
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Moyes 'interested' in West Ham job as Slaven Bilic teeters on brink
DAVID Moyes has indicated he would be interested in becoming West Ham manager, as speculation mounts that current boss Slaven Bilic could be relieved of his position in the next 48 hours. It was reported yesterday that the Hammers have already held
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Would it really be so mad if Rangers opted for more MurtyMania?
IT has been christened #MurtyMania. And in all likelihood, it is only a passing fad rather than anything of lasting consequence. But if, as expected, Saturday’s 3-0 victory against Partick Thistle proves to be Graeme Murty’s last in his second
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Kris Boyd enjoys last laugh on his Hearts detractors after Kilmarnock victory
KRIS Boyd went off into the Edinburgh night enjoying the last laugh over his Hearts detractors. The 34-year-old striker mocked home supporters who had been giving him stick about his weight by gesturing about the size of his belly after opening the scoring
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Trainspotting has clean sweep of awards at 2017 Scottish BAFTAS, while Iannucci takes home special award
T2 Trainspotting took the biggest scoop of awards at the annual BAFTA Scotland ceremony, including best film, director and actor. The awards, which celebrate the very best in film, television and games produced in Scotland, were hosted by presenter
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Gordon Brown reveals the promises behind the 'Granita' deal on Tony Blair leadership
Gordon Brown has said the supposed crunch talks at a restaurant with Tony Blair over the leadership of the Labour Party was just a rubber-stamping exercise.The former prime minister and chancellor said “The Deal” widely believed to have been struck in
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Donors urged not to give money to unauthorised website in memory of young woman
The public has been warned not to donate to a fundraising website set up in memory a young woman whose body was found in an Aberdeen flat. Police Scotland said the page, set up in the name of the family of Chloe Miazek on the www.youcaring.com
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Investigation launched after blaze engulfs former school building
An investigation has been launched after firefighters worked through the night to tackle a blaze which engulfed an entire former school building. Emergency services were called to the disused Paradykes Primary School in Loanhead, Midlothian, at
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Two die in Ayrshire house fire
Two men have died in a fatal house fire in South Ayrshire. Crews were called to the blaze in Johnston Drive, Troon, at 8.25am on Sunday. It is understood the incident is not being treated as suspicious and police enquiries are continuing.
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Teenager held in sex assault probe
A teenager has been detained in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Aberdeen. Police Scotland said the 18-year-old was assisting officers with their inquiries into the incident near The Green, off Union Street. A 22-year-old woman
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More than 20 people killed in Texas church shooting
A man opened fire inside a church in a small South Texas community on Sunday, killing more than 20 people, including children, and wounding at least 20 others. Authorities said the man walked into the First Baptist Church, a white, wood-framed
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Breast cancer survivor says she 'cured herself' with low-carb diet
A BREAST cancer survivor said she "cured herself" of the disease through diet and oxygen therapy. Philly Alexander, 63, was among the women attending Scotland's first 'Goddess Gathering' in Portavadie in Argyll where patients shared
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New call for independent death in custody inquiry
A CALL has been made for an independent inquiry into the deaths of people in police custody.Scottish Labour Justice spokeswoman Claire Baker has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon calling for the investigation.It follows a similar move in England
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Catalan ex-president in custody in Brussels
Catalan ex-president Carles Puigdemont and four other former regional ministers have turned themselves in to police in Brussels, federal prosecutors in Belgium said. A spokesman for the Brussels' prosecutor's office, Gilles Dejemeppe, said the
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Feuding Scottish Labour candidates rule out legal challenge
THE two candidates in the Scottish Labour leadership race have agreed to respect the result, in spite of fears over ghost memberships and a rigged ballot. Despite obtaining a QC’s opinion on the legality of the process, centrist MSP Anas Sarwar said he
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Obituary - Eamonn Campbell, guitarist, record producer and member of The Dubliners
Guitarist, record producer and member of The Dubliners Born: November 29, 1946; Died: October 18, 2017 EAMONN Campbell, who has died aged 70, was a talented guitarist, producer and arranger who was best known as a member of The Dubliners
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The facts about kinesio taping
What is kinesio taping?kinesio taping is a commonly used form of support taping applied to the muscles and joints of the body. There’s a good chance you will have seen this brightly-coloured tape on a friend or colleague or through its wide use across
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Sumayya Usmani's culinary journey: flavours of India and Pakistan
THE flavours of Pakistan have driven me through my writing career and connect me to my homeland. The country's cuisine shares a deep culinary history with its neighbour, India. This is true of most large countries, but what makes the Pakistani and
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Affordably delicious: Joanna Blythman reviews First Coast, Edinburgh
First Coast97-101 Dalry Road, Edinburgh 0131 313 4404Lunch/dinner: £9-£30Food rating: 9/10MONDAY evening, 6.30pm, and we’re not the first to arrive at First Coast, but we do still manage to bag a table next to the fire. OK, it’s not a real fire, more
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Trump could back Scottish independence, says former adviser
Donald Trump's former adviser said the US president could back Scottish independence in a future referendum if he thought it made economic sense.Sebastian Gorka, who worked in the White House until August, told BBC Scotland Mr Trump "believes
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Diageo boss warns government against causing a Scotch sales downturn
The British boss of Diageo has warned the Government against triggering another downturn in Scotch whisky sales by serving up a tax hike in November's Budget.Charles Ireland, general manager for Great Britain, Ireland and France, said the move would
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Pete Stewart recommends ... Argentinian wines to accompany pheasant hotpot
PHEASANT has a classic match in the wine world. With pheasant, you’re supposed to go to the cellar and pick an old Pomerol or a Saint-Emilion (essentially a Merlot-dominant Bordeaux blend). My issue with Bordeaux is that you never really get good value
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Recipe: Shirley Spear cooks hotpot of pheasant with chestnuts and apple
THE game season is in full swing and the dandiest bird of all is the handsome male pheasant, often seen from the roadside, pecking in recently harvested fields, or around the hedgerows laden with over-ripe berries. His female partner, although more tender
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Damian Green inquiry widened to look at porn allegations
The ongoing Whitehall inquiry into First Secretary of State Damian Green has been widened to look at allegations that pornographic material was found on one of his parliamentary computers, Home Secretary Amber Rudd has said.Mr Green has strongly denied
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Scotland rugby trio sent home from World Cup for misconduct
Scotland’s wretched World Cup campaign threatens to descend into farce after captain Danny Brough, Sam Brooks and Johnny Walker were sent home for misconduct. Steve McCormack’s side have been overpowered in their opening two Group B matches and
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Turkey shoot keeps Rose in the hunt
THE rigours of life on tour, eh? Justin Rose stated that he has a bout of tendonitis. He also added that he may have a touch of “end-of-season-itis”. Whatever “itis” it is, it doesn’t seem to be doing the Englishman much harm. After last weekend’s Shanghai
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SNP caught in sexual harassment scandal as party favourite resigns
SCOTLAND’S childcare minister Mark McDonald sensationally quit the Government last night as the SNP became embroiled in the sexual harassment scandal that has been sweeping through politics. McDonald’s resignation, for what he called “inappropriate
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‘Cover-up’ claim over ban on fish farm pesticide
THE Scottish Government put pressure on its environmental watchdog to drop a plan to ban a toxic pesticide in 2018 so as not to upset the fish farming industry. Emails released by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) reveal that senior
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St Johnstone 0 Celtic 4: Hail hail for the History Bhoys
IT was a record which stood for a century. The achievements of the group who yesterday blew it out of the water may well last even longer.At the venue of their last domestic defeat 18 months ago, this modern-day Celtic’s peerless run broke new ground
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Graeme Murty not ready to walk away from Rangers, even if he must walk away from the frontline yet again
Imagine one day, you are the Rangers manager, standing amid the thrall of a pulsating Celtic Park, where 7000 of your supporters are going wild after a last-minute equaliser against your greatest rivals. Then imagine the next day, that rush is replaced
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Rangers 3 Partick Thistle 0: Graeme Murty's record speaking for itself in bid for manager's post
This management lark is easy, eh? Certainly, that’s the way Graeme Murty is making it look as he guided Rangers to another three points with the minimum of fuss against a lacklustre Partick Thistle outfit at Ibrox.He is also adept at saying the right
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Brendan Rodgers: I could never have imagined making history with Celtic
BRENDAN Rodgers admitted he could never have imagined making British football history with Celtic after guiding the team to a run of 63 games unbeaten domestically yesterday. The Parkhead club surpassed their own 100-year record of 62 games with
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James Forrest on proving he belongs in the Champions League
IT was the night James was upstaged by Wee Jamesy.On the 67th minute at Parkhead on Tuesday night the glistening sight of thousands of phone torches being held aloft was an illuminating one, but this was not the shimmering source which lit up an enlightening
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Numan: Pittodrie will be an emotional send-off for my old boss Dick
IF you think Scotland enters a period of extended national mourning whenever they miss out on a major football finals you should try going Dutch for a change. Okay, so the Tartan Army haven’t made it to one of soccer’s biennial shindigs since 1998 but
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Meticulous Malky Mackay eyes Dutch audition for the big job
MALKY Mackay is a football manager at heart, so it any wonder he is more excited about donning a Scotland tracksuit and prowling around an international technical area than strutting about upstairs in a smart suit, drinking endless cups of tea and giving
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Malky Mackay: Callum McGregor will get first Scotland cap on Thursday
MALKY Mackay will reward Callum McGregor’s continued excellence for Celtic with his first cap for his country on Thursday night against the Netherlands at Pittodrie. The interim Scotland head coach was at Parkhead on Tuesday to watch the 24-year-old score
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Edinburgh 37 Ospreys 10: Bradbury goes from villain to hero
SACKED captain Magnus Bradbury gave his Edinburgh team-mates the perfect gift on his return to action when he crashed over the line well past the 80-minute mark to claim a scoring bonus point for his team.“He has been quiet, got his head down and worked
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Woman found dead in flat named by police
A YOUNG young woman whose body was found in an Aberdeen flat has been named by police.Chloe Miazek, 20, from Kemnay near Inverurie, was discovered after police were called to a property in the Rosemount Viaduct area at around 7.40am on Friday.Her family
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Iain Jardine takes Nakeeta Down Under for Melbourne Cup and a shot at joining the list of great Scots
DECIDING which moment constitutes Scotland’s greatest sporting achievement is a debate that keeps publicans in business. For some it will be Celtic’s Lisbon Lions or Andy Murray winning Wimbledon and leading Great Britain to victory in the Davis Cup.
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Josh Taylor is a born winner, but seeking perfection has a down side
TERRY McCormack’s relationship with Josh Taylor is like a father and son. The Lochend boxing coach has been with Taylor since the earliest days of his boxing career and the bond between the two has only grown stronger as the years have gone by.
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Scotland coach Steve McCormack dismayed by NZ rout
Scotland coach Steve McCormack could not hide his disappointment after his side were crushed 74-6 by New Zealand in their latest World Cup match.The Bravehearts conceded 14 tries to the rampant Kiwis in Christchurch and have now leaked 124 points in their
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Scotland's breakdown mechanic: Hamish Watson is up for the challenge of finding new cover for old tricks
THE coach has changed, and there are some new faces to get to know. But for Edinburgh flanker Hamish Watson, being part of the Scotland set-up for the Autumn Tests will just be business as usual.Watson has been an impressive and consistent performer for
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Leader calls for pro-independence coalition ahead of Catalan elections
Catalonia’s ex-president Carles Puigdemont last night urged pro-independence political parties in the region to “unite” ahead of elections next month. The ousted leader was lying low yesterday after justice officials in Belgium received a European
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Nordic-style state ownership would 'slash Scottish rail fares'
TRAIN fares in Scotland could be cut by 25 per cent if a Nordic style, state-owned company took over ScotRail services. Transport experts claim this could be achieved if ministers adopted a similar system to Finland, which has a publicly-owned
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Time to press the reset button on Brexit say SNP
THE SNP has called on the UK Government to open up Brexit talks to other parties and administrations as the country marks 500 days since the EU referendum – with just over 500 until the Britain is set to leave in March 2019.North East Fife MP Stephen
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The resurgence of Al-Qaeda
They are already calling him ‘Sheik.’ It’s an honorific title, one that means ‘chief’ or ‘leader’. It was the same title they also gave to his father, Osama bin Laden, before he was killed by US Navy Seals during the now famous raid in 2011 on the compound
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Female MSPs pile pressure on Scottish Parliament over sexual harassment allegations
HOLYROOD will face unprecedented scrutiny this week over sexual harassment claims when eight female MSPs line up to quiz the Parliament over different aspects of the scandal. Women from across the political divide will grill Holyrood on its all-male
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Scotland's mythbusters: 10 ways historians are showing us who we really are
SCOTTISH history, it’s been said, is currently so popular it's like the new rock 'n’ roll. We look to historians to tell us about how we have become what we are, and help us understand what we really are today. Yet, just over 50 years ago a professor
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Labour issues ban on MSP and MP emails in bitter contest for Scots leadership
SCOTTISH LABOUR parliamentarians have been banned from using membership lists to promote a candidate in the fractious leadership contest. Party General Secretary Brian Roy issued the instruction after MP Ian Murray and MSP Daniel Johnson, who represent
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Campaigners say Brexit will harm Scottish football
BREXIT threatens to damage Scottish football with the loss of Erasmus funding for European exchange programmes for young players, campaigners have warned. Erasmus has helped clubs such as Aberdeen, Cowdenbeath, Dundee United and St Johnstone provide overseas
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Macintosh calls on 'tribal' MSPs to work together
THE Scottish Parliament’s presiding officer is to call on tribal MSPs to work together across party lines and think beyond the electoral cycle in a major speech to be delivered on Friday. Ken Macintosh will set out the next stage of his reforms aimed
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These 'snowflake' jibes are returning women's rights to the dark ages
THAT the past week had brought a post-Weinstein backlash here in the UK is no surprise. When women, and some men, start to complain about their abuse by men whether it be rape, wandering hands or sexist comments, there’s always a moment when the problem
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Skye dinosaur discovery could be as big as a T-Rex
A MAJOR dinosaur discovery has been found by palaeontologists on the Isle of Skye – and the bones could belong to an animal as big as a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Expeditions in Scotland have previously uncovered individual bones and fossilised footprints
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New book sets out to strengthen case for indy
A BOOK setting out a new prospectus for Scottish independence by a high-profile campaigner is to be published next year. How To Start A New Country – A Practical Guide For Scotland sets out a blueprint for creating an independent Scottish state. Author
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Angela Haggerty: The crisis in Catalonia has darkened the pro-European mood in Scotland
THE first time I remember noticing a change in the Scottish mood towards the EU on social media was during the crisis in Greece. There was a sense of anger among people who felt the mighty EU was bullying a small nation and leaving it to rot in
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Agatha Christie reconsidered, the slumbering superstar, saved by amateur dramatics and why can't Prime Ministers play it for laughs?
There's been a murder A new version of Murder on the Orient Express. Really? There have been several versions for TV and film, and yet we have a new one, directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also plays the detective Hercule Poirot. At first glance,
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The Russian It Girl taking on Vladimir Putin
SHE has in the past been labelled as Moscow’s own Paris Hilton, a Muscovite "It girl", a career celebrity. She hosted a popular TV reality show and co-wrote a book entitled Marry a Millionaire.Recently, however, Ksenia Sobchak, 35, has been
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Polish migrant 'racially abused' by colleagues at Scots job centre after Brexit vote
A POLISH man who claims he was racially abused by colleagues at the job centre where he worked days after the UK voted for Brexit has launched a legal action against the Department for Work and Pensions.Szymon Sikorski, who has lived in Scotland for eight
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My friend Muriel – a life in books by Alan Taylor
SERVING his apprenticeship as a writer, Robert Louis Stevenson admitted that he had “played the sedulous ape” to a number of revered predecessors, including the Williams Hazlitt and Wordsworth, Charles Lamb, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Daniel Defoe and Charles
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'There's no such thing as Superwoman. But nobody needs to be invisible': Kirsty Wark on a life in broadcasting ... and busting taboos
AT an age when it’s said women start to become invisible, veteran presenter Kirsty Wark, grand dame of Newsnight, isn’t budging from our screens. Disappearing is something that, at 62 years old, she is absolutely not going to do, nor does she believe
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Sage advice from Santa's agony aunt: review of An Almost Perfect Christmas
An Almost Perfect ChristmasBy Nina StibbeViking, £9.99Review by Allan HunterIS it too late to bake your own Christmas cake? Is it too early for a visit to Santa’s grotto? Which set of in-laws are due to be fed, watered and entertained this year? Were
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Future Shock: You're a sucker to ignore the Octopus Apocalypse
SO, we’re all doomed. Again. And the end will come not by nuke, plague or alien invasion – but by octopus. Hollywood certainly didn’t see this one coming, but we should expect Batman and Thor Vs The Tentacles Of Doom in theatres soon. News of countless
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Perfect record but best is yet to come, says Rennie
GLASGOW Warriors go into their November break, when Test rugby takes over the agenda, with a perfect start to the Guinness PRO14 but Dave Rennie, the head coach, believes the best is yet to come.In contrast with their failures in the European Champions
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Scot Gemmill unfazed by Mackay's enthusiasm
CARETAKER Scotland boss Malky Mackay may coach his teams from the sidelines but Scot Gemmill does not feel in the least undermined.Since Mackay took up his role as SFA performance director almost a year ago, he has accompanied Scotland youth teams all
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Owen Coyle praises two-goal Gardyne as Ross County hold off Motherwell
OWEN COYLE heaped praise on two-goal star Michael Gardyne as Ross County held off a Motherwell fightback to win 3-2 at the Global Energy Stadium.Gardyne's brace and a goal from Davis Keillor-Dunn had County cruising at the break before goals from
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Another sucker punch keeps Dundee in the nether regions
DUNDEE have endured plenty of results that have felt like a punch in the nether regions this season. Rarely, however, has that description been quite so literal. After seeing his side slip to a fifth successive defeat to remain bottom of the Ladbrokes
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New man will take over a United side that has found its mojo again
LAURIE ELLIS, the caretaker manager, hailed his Dundee United players after seeing them move joint top of the table and maintained he had given their incoming manager an ideal platform from which to prosper.United proceeded to the summit of the Championship
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Gone in 60 seconds: the top viral hits of 2017
WE are generation obsessed with celebrity. The idea of finding fame is now so appealing that many spend their lives dedicated to the pursuit of stardom – rather than, you know, actually working. And with the ability to write, film and broadcast your thoughts
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John Archibald in slipstream of younger sis as he targets Commonwealth Games
IT says much for John Archibald’s rapid rise within Scottish cycling circles that when his younger sibling, Olympic champion and world record holder Katie, makes an appearance at a cycling event north of the border, she is identified by many simply as
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Steve Clarke up there with the best of Greer's managers as he makes his mark at Rugby Park
GORDON Greer may be a veteran but even at the age of 36, he is happy to be working under, and learning from, Steve Clarke.The new Kilmarnock boss is plotting to steer the team away from the relegation zone with a win against Hearts today and Greer says
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"Westminster in decay" Salmond tells indy supporters
ALEX Salmond has said Westminster politics is "decaying before our eyes" as he issued a rallying cry to supporters of independence. The former First Minister told a conference of the Scottish Independence Convention that the timing had "
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Fixture farce extends to Scottish Women's Cup final date
GIVEN the problems with this season's fixture scheduling, it was perhaps inevitable that the SSE Scottish Women's Cup final would also become embroiled in controversy.Originally scheduled for November 19, it was put back a week as one of a number
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One in five Scots earning less than 'real living wage'
NEARLY one in five Scots are still earning below the 'real living wage', new research shows. The findings were published ahead of the start of Living Wage Week today, a campaign by the Living Wage Foundation.. Under the existing law there is a
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Gabriele Marcotti: Mourinho and Conte light the blue touch paper
IT is tempting to draw a parallel between the two managers who square off today at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho are both animated on the sidelines and both have a reputation of being results driven. Both cultivate the crowd, both won
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Independent scrutiny is a cornerstone of democracy
ONE of the keys to a civilised, modern democracy is independent regulation. This means that those whose operations could harm human health or the environment are subject to inspection and oversight by public agencies that act without fear or favour.Regulators
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Teenager hospitalised after attacked by two people with weapons
A 16-year-old boy was in hospital overnight after two people with weapons attacked him.The incident happened at around 9.50pm on Friday in the Kings Park Avenue and Castlemilk Road areas of Glasgow.Two armed males attacked the 16-year-old, leaving him
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What does the Bank of England's rise in interest rates mean for you?
BANK of England governor Mark Carney said that interest rates are likely to rise twice more over the next three years after a week that saw the rates raised for the first time in more than a decade.Carney said it would be necessary as a means of combatting
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Harriet Harman insists sexual harassment claims against MPs is not a "witch hunt"
HARRIET Harman, the former Labour cabinet minister, has hailed a “sea change opportunity” to deal with sexual harassment at Westminster and dismissed suggestions there was a witch hunt.Harman, who is also a former deputy leader of the Labour Party, spoke
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Gordon Brown says UK 'misled' over WMDs ahead of Iraq war
GORDON Brown has said that George W Bush’s administration deliberately “misled” the UK about weapons of mass destruction (WMD) before the Iraq war. Brown claims the US defence department knew Saddam Hussein did not have the weapons. However, that knowledge
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Player of the Month: Green for go as striker helps Hibs to move up
October offered up another exciting month of Premiership football, but which players stood out among their peers as the best in their respective positions? We have dug in to the data to find you the players of the month. Goalkeeper Tomas Cerny
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Shock figures reveal park life at an all-time low
URGENT action is needed to halt the decline in quality of Scotland's parks as a new survey reveals that the number of visits people make to their local green spaces is at an all time low.This year's Greenspace Use and Attitudes survey, which will
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Dedryck Boyata: Mistakes against Bayern were harder to take than thrashings for Celtic
DEDRYCK Boyata admits the pain of costly mistakes against Bayern was harder to handle for Celtic than being battered by the Germans or PSG.Boyata was culpable for Munich’s first goal on Tuesday night in the Champions League as he lost sight of a high
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Iain Macwhirter: Fallon falls, Spiderman rises, May is in crisis. Enter Ruth Davidson ...
AFTER this most bizarre week in Westminster, it’s the tarantula that sticks in my mind. I refer to the hairy arachnid kept in a glass box on the desk of the former Tory Chief Whip, now Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson MP. Can you imagine a senior
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Strike a pose – Scotland gets into Vogue
MADONNA might have claimed there's nothing to it. But Scotland is now learning to strike a pose as it hosts its first Waacking and Vogue dance festival this weekend. Organisers claim the festival, which celebrates two distinct dance styles which came
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Val Burns: Saying 'no' can be scary and requires much practice but it’s a battle worth fighting
GOOD fences make good neighbours. A sturdy fence leaves us in no doubt about where an individual’s territory begins and ends. Whether it’s the indignant "Keep Out" scrawl on a teenager’s matt-black bedroom door, or the "Trespassers Will
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MSPs could be reported to police if sexual harassment allegations emerge in staff survey
MSPs could be reported to police by Scottish Parliament authorities if sexual harassment allegations are made in a staff survey or in calls to a new helpline.Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh, the parliament’s elected figurehead, moved swiftly to set up
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Schools use cash for closing "attainment gap" to fund football lessons for pupils
SCHOOLS in Aberdeen have been advised they can use a new fund for closing the poverty-related attainment gap to pay for football training for pupils.The “health and wellbeing" interventions, costed at between £4,000 to £16,000, were circulated to
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Former Health Secretary claims Brexit would allow minimum alcohol price
BREXIT would allow alcohol minimum pricing in Scotland if the policy is blocked by the UK's highest court, according to former Scottish Health Secretary Alex Neil.Neil said the Scottish Government would no longer be “snookered” by claims the plan
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Physical punishment teaches children that violence is OK – plus other Sunday Herald letters
It’s encouraging to see the prominence given to this issue in the Sunday Herald. When I was head of public affairs at the RSSPCC (which became Children 1st), we were well acquainted with situations where punishment had gone beyond “reasonable chastisement
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Hardeep Singh Kohli: The night I told a Sikh joke, by royal appointment
PRINCE Charles was in Singapore last week causing no end of consternation while he vacuumed his trousers. I never imagined using all those words together in a single sentence. The perennial heir to the throne was over visiting the Dyson Technology Centre
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Theatre reviews: Slava's Snowshow and The Monarch Of The Glen
Slava's SnowshowFestival Theatre, EdinburghEnds today;Playing King's Theatre, Glasgow November 7-11 The Monarch Of The GlenPitlochry Festival TheatreUntil November 12Reviewed by Mark BrownSlava's Snowshow, by the great Russian theatre creator
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A one-moustache show that doesn't quite tickle or delight: review of Murder On The Orient Express (12A)
Murder On The Orient Express (12A) “IF it were easy, I wouldn’t be famous,” declares Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot, in the actor/director’s new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous yarn. While intended as a fun, throwaway expression of the
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Andy Gemmell's Drinks Cabinet: Black Rock, London
Black Rock9 Christopher StShoreditch, LondonWhat is it? At the beginning of 2016, Tristan Stephenson and business partner Thomas Aske took over the basement of a fish restaurant in Shoreditch with the idea of bringing whisky to a new audience. A short
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Sheer bliss: meet the extreme climber whose idea of fun is hanging from her fingers from a rock over a 400m drop ...
FIRST contact can be scary, even for someone like Caroline Ciavaldini. Sometimes, before it all starts, the 32-year-old climber will stand at the bottom of a rockface, look up and think: can I do this? But then she puts her hand on the stone and it starts
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How would you feel if your character became a Hallowe'en favourite? 'I’d be cool with that.' Q&A with Stranger Things 2 actor Matthew Modine
As the second Netflix series of Stranger Things 2 continues, Barry Didcock took the opportunity to pose some searching questions of star Matthew Modine ... The series has been a huge hit. What do you think it is about it that appeals so much?A global
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How to enjoy art without preconceptions: mindfulness by Martin Stepek
THERE'S a new art exhibition on at the Tramway in Glasgow, starting this Friday (November 10) running until December 22. Of course Glasgow has many art exhibitions on at any time so what makes this one special?I have been invited to play a role in
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The importance of Scotland's green spaces
PARKS across Scotland are in a bad way, according to new figures released tomorrow, with four out of every 10 people claiming there has been a decline in the quality of their local green space. This is in direct correlation with cuts to park budgets
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Travel special: An epicurean journey of discovery around Italy's west coast with Gino D'Acampo
GINO D’Acampo recently tweeted a nice photograph of himself with one of his young children. “Back at home in Sardinia for a week, nothing better than relaxing and getting kisses from my little angel,” he wrote to his 1.75 million followers.It was hard