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Chris Erskine backing Partick Thistle to poop Hearts' Tynecastle homecoming party
It is indicative of the luck Partick Thistle have been getting this season that the timing of their visit to Edinburgh coincides with Hearts’ big Tynecastle homecoming this weekend.On their last visit to the capital, Thistle took on Hibs on the opening
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Ross McCrorie thanks Pedro Caixinha for his big Rangers chance
The Pedro Caixinha era may not be remembered fondly by everyone of a light blue persuasion, but there is at least one man at Rangers who will always be thankful to the Portuguese coach for giving him his chance. Young defender Ross McCrorie was
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James Forrest believes he is in the best form of his life for Celtic
Celtic winger James Forrest says he is in the form of his life, after a scintillating display against Bayern Munich for his club and starring against The Netherlands for his country. Forrest reckons that he is playing even better this season than
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Ryan Christie wants to follow Callum McGregor into Celtic starting line-up after Aberdeen loan
Ryan Christie is hoping to follow Callum McGregor into the Celtic first-team by getting the most that he can out of his current loan spell away from the club. McGregor was farmed out to English side Notts County on loan back in 2013, and returned
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Scot Gemmill warns young Scots not to react to roughhouse tactics
Scotland under-21 coach Scot Gemmill says that his youngsters must stand up to the physical nature of international football, after coming through a bruising encounter with Latvia at McDiarmid Park last Friday night.There were some hefty challenges put
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Dozens of civilians killed in air strikes on Syrian market
At least 53 people have been killed in a ferocious attack on a market in northern Syria that left rescuers and survivors digging late into the evening to search for residents buried under the rubble. There were at least three air strikes on the
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Theresa May: Russia is seeking to undermine democracies
THERESA May has accused Russia of threatening the international order by "meddling" in elections and spreading fake news in an attempt to "sow discord in the West". The Prime Minister told Russian president Vladimir Putin "we know what you are
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SNP would be happy to block Brexit, MP tells Commons
The SNP would be "quite happy" to block the UK from leaving the European Union, MPs have been told. During a debate on Scottish independence, SNP MP Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) said his party believed in the "sovereignty of the people
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Cheers for Harry on Mind Media Awards red carpet
Prince Harry was welcomed with cheers and applause as he made his red carpet arrival in London’s Leicester Square for this year’s Mind Media Awards. Harry braved the cold as he met the charity’s president Stephen Fry and ceremony host and Mind
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Salmond insists Sturgeon poised to press button on independence referendum
FORMER First Minister Alex Salmond has said Nicola Sturgeon is prepared to call a second vote on leaving the UK shortly after Britain leaves the European Union. Mr Salmond, who led a failed bid for Scottish independence three years ago, said the
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Politics could become 'toxic workplace' amid sleaze claims, says Ruth Davidson
Sleaze allegations at Westminster and Holyrood risk making politics a "toxic workplace" for women, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has warned. She said that events of the last few weeks, which have seen government ministers north and
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Political uncertainty drags sterling into the red
The pound took a hit on Monday amid fears surrounding Theresa May's future as Prime Minister following weekend reports that she is facing a rebellion from Conservative backbenchers.Sterling fell as much as 0.8% against the US dollar at one point,
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The A Word star Greg McHugh talks mental health, autism and the return of Gary: Tank Commander
THIS time a year ago Greg McHugh was at his lowest ebb. The actor had just finished a successful run with Gary: Tank Commander at the SSE Hydro and suddenly felt like he had "hit a huge wall". Rather than being elated by the achievement, McHugh was
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Revenues rise at Ladbrokes Coral
Betting giant Ladbrokes Coral has seen revenues pick up pace thanks to a hefty jump in takings from its digital business.The FTSE 250 firm said group net revenue had grown by 3% for the four months to October 29, compared a 2% fall in the second quarter.The
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‘No mention of human rights’ as Donald Trump meets Philippines leader
Donald Trump has pushed for equitable trade deals and opted to prioritise strategic interests over human rights during a meeting with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte in Manila. The US president repeatedly praised Mr Duterte, pointedly calling
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France marks second anniversary of Paris terror attacks
Families of the victims of France’s deadliest terror attacks stood in silence and tears as President Emmanuel Macron and other officials honoured the 130 people killed two years ago. Security was tight but low-profile for the memorial events –
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May says Brexit trade deal would help EU stop Moscow 'meddling'
A Brexit trade deal would support Europe's commitment to open economies and free societies in the face of Russian threats to the international order, Theresa May has said. The Prime Minister stressed a "comprehensive new economic partnership" with
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Vanity Fair names editor Graydon Carter’s replacement
The New York Times’ Radhika Jones has said she is “honoured and excited” to have been chosen as the new editor of Vanity Fair. Jones, the editorial director of the books department at The New York Times and a former editor at Time magazine, succeeds
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Paralympian curler Angie Malone receives MBE at Buckingham Palace
British Curling’s Angie Malone received an MBE for her services to wheelchair curling from Prince William who carried out the investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday.The Sochi bronze medallist who was made a Member of the Order of the British
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David Davis: UK will leave EU with no deal if MPs vote down Withdrawal Bill
Britain will leave the EU without an agreement if MPs vote down proposed legislation which seeks to implement any deal, according to David Davis. The Brexit Secretary was accused of trying to "buy off" Tory rebels by announcing a "worthless" Withdrawal
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Brewster narrowly misses out in Canada
Sochi medallist Tom Brewster and his team mates Duncan Menzies, fellow Olympic silver medallist Scott Andrews and Alasdair Schreiber were one of three British Curling teams who made it to the knock out stages of the tournament before Brewster’s rink eliminated
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Bill Gates donates £38 million to help fight Alzheimer’s
Bill Gates said he is giving $50 million (£38 million) to help fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Microsoft co-founder said the donation to the Dementia Discovery Fund is personal and not through his charitable foundation. I believe
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Gerbil receives Nordic send-off after passing away on a pagan feast day
A beloved pet gerbil has had its body set aflame and pushed down a Somerset river in a Nordic funeral. Nibbles, age three, was given a “proper mythic send-off” on November 7 after he died when his owners were sitting down to celebrate Samhain –
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Review: Anush Hovhannisyan, Royal Conservatoire, Glasgow, five stars
Music Anush Hovhannisyan Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Keith Bruce, five stars THE revolution-marking feast of Russian music to be savoured of late was crowned by this wonderful recital in Glasgow on Sunday morning. Primarily
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Blue Planet II continues to grow in viewers for series high
The latest episode of Blue Planet II has been the most successful of the series so far. Sir David Attenborough’s wildlife series returned to screens on Sunday night for the third instalment, and it attracted an average audience of 11 million viewers
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Review: Brussels Philharmonic, Usher Hall, Edinburgh, four stars
MusicBrussels PhilharmonicUsher Hall, EdinburghKeith Brucefour starsEXACTLY one month ago to the day, Hungarian violinist Kristof Barati gave an opinion-dividing account of the Bruch Violin Concerto with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Glasgow,
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Review: Kind Stranger, Oran Mor, Glasgow, three stars
TheatreKind Stranger, Oran Mor, GlasgowMary Brennan, three starsAS THE festive season draws nearer, the customary charity appeals start to hit home, featuring images of the stricken and needy who look to the kindness of strangers for succour. And it’s
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Action needed to restore confidence in the SPA, says MSPs
ACTION musts be taken to restore public confidence in Scotland's police watchdog after its own board criticised it for being “useless”.MSPs have said that confidence in the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is at an all time low and questioned why it
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Review: Acosta Danza: Debut, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, four stars
DanceAcosta Danza: DebutFestival Theatre, EdinburghMary Brennan, four starsALMOST everything – bar the Acosta name, of course - was an unknown quantity. Four of the five choreographers – with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui the lone exception - were new to us while
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Tory successor to Alex Salmond says 'people must be flexible about career choices'
The Tory successor to Alex Salmond has said people "must be flexible about their career choices to get on" after the former SNP leader took a job with Russia Today. The jibe from new Gordon MP Colin Clark also saw Cabinet minister David Gauke say
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Suitcase containing £1m of gems stolen on London train
A jewellery dealer had a suitcase containing £1 million worth of gems stolen from him on a train in London. British Transport Police are investigating the theft from the 35-year-old which happened on Wednesday at around 6.30pm. The dealer told
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Pupil at Tony Blair's old school disciplined after being caught in bed with fellow student
A TEENAGER has had to quit a top independent school after being caught in bed with another student. The Fettes College pupil had to leave the £33,000-a-year Edinburgh school where former Prime Minister Tony Blair studied after the incident on a
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Parliament will secure a vote on Brexit deal
The Brexit deal covering “withdrawal” issues will only hold if it is approved by MPs and peers in a new piece of legislation to put it into British law, David Davis has said. The Brexit Secretary announced a Withdrawal Agreement and Implementation
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Soldier's death during fitness test an 'unforeseen tragedy', report finds
The sudden death of a gifted soldier during an Army fitness test was an "unforeseen tragedy" stemming from an underlying medical condition, an official report has concluded. Corporal Josh Hoole, 26, of The Rifles, died in July last year in Brecon
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Russia behind cyber campaign in Catalonia, Spain warns
Spain has warned its European Union partners about a disinformation campaign which it claims is aimed at destabilising Catalonia and appears to be coming from Russia. Spanish Defence Minister Maria Dolores de Cospedal told reporters that “many
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Boris Johnson to meet Briton's husband over diplomatic protection
Boris Johnson is to meet the husband of jailed British mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of her being offered "diplomatic protection" as part of Government efforts to secure her return from Iran. Downing Street
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Scientists issue grave 'warning to humanity' 25 years on from landmark alert
A prophetic "Warning to Humanity" giving notice of perils facing the Earth has been issued by more than 15,000 scientists from around the world. The message, posted online, updates an original Warning from the Union of Concerned Scientists and
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Man cleared of helping Towie star’s ex-boyfriend in nightclub acid attack
A man accused of helping the ex-boyfriend of reality TV star Ferne McCann carry out an acid attack in a packed nightclub has been cleared of all charges against him. Andre Phoenix was on trial at Wood Green Crown Court alongside Arthur Collins,
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits concerns over new Sadio Mane injury problem
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted his concern after Sadio Mane’s early release from international duty due to more hamstring trouble. Mane featured in the Reds’ win at West Ham on November 4 after five games out with a hamstring problem
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UK benefits system rated 'poor' or 'very poor' by three out of five Scots
Three out of five Scots think the current UK benefits system is either "poor" or "very poor", a survey for the Scottish Government has found. The figure increased to 68% for those claiming the controversial Universal Credit - which brings a number
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New contract to reduce workload for Scotland's GPs
A new contract for Scotland's GPs will reduce their workload at the same time as bringing in a minimum earning expectation of just over £80,000. The Scottish Government will also provide an extra £30 million over the next three years to help GPs
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Motorist dies after four-vehicle crash in Glasgow
A man has died following a four-vehicle crash in Glasgow. The 51-year-old was driving his Ford Ranger northbound on Dumbreck Road when it appears the vehicle lost control and struck a VW Polo being driven in the same direction by a 17 year-old
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Black Christmas for retailer predicted as shoppers surf for internet bargains
Scotland’s high street traders are being warned they face a bleak Christmas as online deals, early sales and interest rate fears steer shoppers away from town centres. Even Black Friday – the last Friday of November, when shoppers’ salaries hit
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Those were the days: Duchess of Kent visits key Civil Defence personnel
ON November 2, 1939, the Duchess of Kent spent five hours on a tour of Glasgow. Her 15 engagements afforded a revealing glimpse of the important role that women were playing in Civil Defence organisations. She met, and chatted with, women A.R.P. (Air
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Ruth Langsford: I cried all day during Strictly struggle
Ruth Langsford has admitted there were times when she cried all day while competing on Strictly Come Dancing. The Loose Women star and her professional partner Anton Du Beke got the boot from the competition on Sunday night after losing out in
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Urgent progress required in Brexit talks ‘or UK jobs will be lost’
European business leaders have told Theresa May that progress is urgently needed in Brexit talks or UK jobs and investment could be lost. The Prime Minister hosted senior industry figures from across the continent in Downing Street to hear their
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Official souvenirs help mark Queen and Duke of Edinburgh’s platinum anniversary
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s platinum wedding anniversary is being celebrated with an official range of souvenirs. The Royal Collection chinaware pieces, commissioned by Buckingham Palace, feature the Queen and Philip’s entwined monograms
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Martin Luther King statue unveiled at Newcastle University
A statue of Martin Luther King has been unveiled at Newcastle University by a friend of his that joined the civil rights leader on a visit to the city 50 years ago. The two metre tall bronze statue was commissioned to mark the anniversary of Dr
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Video: Briton jailed in Iran ‘could be offered diplomatic protection’
Ministers are considering offering Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe “diplomatic protection” as a possible way of speeding her release from jail in Iran, Downing Street has said. Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe was arrested last year on a visit to her parents in
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Michael O'Neill installed as favourite for Scotland job following Northern Ireland's World Cup exit
MICHAEL O'Neill has been installed as the bookies' favourite for the Scotland job after Northern Ireland suffered defeat in their World Cup play-off. O'Neill's side were held to a 0-0 draw away to Switzerland on Sunday, a result that saw their
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Watch: Surfer lost at sea for 32 hours takes to waves again
A surfer who was rescued after spending more than 30 hours clinging to his board at sea is back riding the waves just months after swearing he'd never surf again. Moment Airdrie surfer Matthew Bryce is rescued after a day and a half at sea
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Johnson sorry for jailed Briton’s suffering but no apology for remarks – husband
The husband of a British woman jailed in Iran has said Boris Johnson did not apologise to him for wrongly stating that his wife was "training journalists" in the country. Richard Ratcliffe spoke to the Foreign Secretary about the plight of his
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Hundreds killed in powerful earthquake on Iran-Iraq border
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the Iraq-Iran border has killed more than 400 people and sent residents fleeing their homes into the night, authorities said. Iran's western Kermanshah province bore the brunt of the quake on Sunday night, with authorities
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Sturgeon and May to hold talks in Downing Street tomorrow
NICOLA Sturgeon and Theresa May are to hold their first face-to-face talks since the general election tomorrow, the Scottish Government has announced. The First Minister and Prime Minister will discuss Brexit and the budget in Downing Street.
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Graphic Content: Alexis Deacon on games as a metaphor for life
"To kill is not an easy thing.” Geis, pronounced gesh, is a Gaelic word for a taboo or a curse. It’s also the title of Alexis Deacon’s ongoing medieval fantasy adventure series which has now reached volume two. In volume two, Geis, A Game Without
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Boris Johnson’s dad Stanley has landed in Australia for I’m A Celebrity
Boris Johnson’s father Stanley has landed in Australia for I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! The former Conservative MEP, said that he was “excited” to be joining the ITV show, the Daily Mirror reported. Following his arrival, the 77-year-old
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Video: Bob Geldof to hand back Freedom of Dublin in protest over Aung San Suu Kyi
Bob Geldof is to hand back his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest at Aung San Suu Kyi holding the same accolade while Burma carries out “ethnic cleansing” of the Rohingya. The Live Aid founder and musician blasted the Burmese Nobel peace
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Sterling sinks as questions emerge over the Prime Minister’s future
The pound has taken a tumble following weekend reports that Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a 40-strong rebellion from her Conservative backbenchers. Sterling was down 0.8% against the US dollar at 1.308, with the Sunday Times reporting that
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Rog Wood: 'Make no mistake, culling red deer is also a welfare issue'
The stalking season for red deer stags ended on October 20th, but while the "Monarchs of the Glens" once again grazed safely, the rifles began aiming at their hinds the following day. The hind stalking season, which is more of a cull than a
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Scottish Scrabble champion faces a spell on the sidelines after being banned 'for cheating'
IT is a game where you have to watch your Ps and Qs, and a lot of other letters besides. But now the genteel world of competitive Scrabble has been rocked after its Scottish champion was banned for allegedly cheating. Allan Simmons, 60, The
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Former SNP minister admits causing woman "considerable distress"
THE disgraced former SNP minister who quit over sleaze has admitted causing a woman “considerable distress and upset” and said he is now receiving professional “support”. Mark McDonald, who resigned as children’s minister after claiming he was
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Scotland trio ruled out of remaining Autumn Tests as Jon Welsh is called up
JON Welsh has been called into the Scotland squad for the remaining Autumn Tests after a trio of players were ruled out with injury. WP Nel was forced off with a fractured arm during the first half of Scotland’s 44-38 win against Samoa at Murrayfield
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Salmon sales make multi million pound leap
FRENCH diners are helping to drive record breaking success for Scottish salmon, with new figures revealing exports soared to almost half a billion pounds since the start of the year. However uncertainty over Brexit and fears over how it may affect the
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Marianne Taylor: Theresa May is willing to trash the Scottish economy; Ruth Davidson must put country before party
A FEW weeks ago I was out with two Czech friends for dinner. Both are highly qualified research scientists working for top Scottish universities, have been settled in this country for years, and happily contribute their expertise and taxes. Brexit
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Ex-pupil's brilliant play born of frustration over Catholic sex education
BORN of a frustration that little has changed in the teaching of sex education in Catholic schools in decades, theatre director Catherine Exposito put pen to paper. The result of her effort is a short play which exposes what she says is a lack
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The Week Ahead: A history festival that’s certain to be a real blast from the past
HISTORY is the study of what was, and it will be the focus of a festival starting this Friday in Edinburgh. “Previously … Scotland’s History Festival” strives to emulate the success of science in making itself popular with the masses through a
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Agenda: Why schools and colleges must work together
By Shona Struthers, Chief Executive, Colleges ScotlandIMAGINE a learner journey that is disjointed, duplicates learning and lacks focus on the end goal. Then imagine one which lets the learner move seamlessly onwards and upwards on their journey with
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Three day clamping blitz on untaxed Edinburgh motorists
MOTORISTS in the Scottish capital are to be targeted by teams of wheel clampers in a crackdown on untaxed vehicles. Edinburgh has been identified by the DVLA as a UK hotspot for cars not having road tax. Around 2,400 vehicles in the city were clamped
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Confidence and optimism soaring in Paisley following bid for City of Culture status
To outsiders it’s often merely regarded as the town that launched countless patterned shawls, the home of the Buddies or a place to park the car before catching a holiday flight. Down the years even the locals would probably agree that Paisley
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Poll: Should Murrayfield become the new home of Scottish football?
THE debate rages on. Murrayfield’s credentials as the new home of Scottish football have become a major talking point in recent weeks as the Scottish FA consider whether to stay at or leave Hampden Park when their lease expires in 2020. With a
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Switzerland 0 Nothern Ireland 0: Michael O’Neill coy over future as World Cup dream dies
MICHAEL O’NEILL was unwilling to discuss the future for him and his veteran Northern Ireland players having seen their hopes of reaching a first World Cup in 32 years extinguished. The Northern Irish valiantly fell short in their play-off with
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Tam McManus: Isn’t it about time Malky Mackay’s critics gave him a second chance?
“LET him who is without sin, cast the first stone.” If large swathes of social media last week are to be believed, then we are indeed living in a Utopian society. A dream world where, in fact, nobody makes any mistakes or errors of judgment. Ever
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Obituary - Mary Batchelor, contemporary artist inspired by the Highlands and islands
Contemporary artist inspired by the Highlands and islandsBorn: August 29, 1944;Died: October 19, 2017MARY Batchelor, has died at the age of 73, was one of Scotland's leading and best-loved contemporary artists. Although she began painting professionally
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Josh Taylor passes his toughest test so far with impressive defeat of Miguel Vazquez
IF there was any doubt about the potential Josh Taylor has to become a superstar in the world of boxing, it was dispelled at a packed Royal Highland Centre on Saturday night. Taylor, in his first defence of his WBC Silver Super Lightweight title, was
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Obituary - James Clancy, priest and former rector of the Scots College in Rome
Priest and former rector of the Scots College in RomeBorn: March 3, 1943;Died: November 6, 2017MONSIGNOR James Clancy, who has died aged 74, was a priest and prelate of honour who was chosen to take short-term charge of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, the
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Theresa May "taken hostage" by Johnson and Gove over Brexit
THERESA May’s authority has taken another battering after the leak of a letter from two pro-Brexit cabinet ministers telling her how to do her job. Boris Johnson and Michael Gove were accused of mounting a “soft coup” after issuing instructions to the
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Nedbank Golf Challenge: Stunning 40-foot putt gives Grace one-shot victory over Scotland's Jamieson
Branden Grace holed a stunning 40-foot putt on the 16th green to claim a home win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player.The South African entered the final round in Sun City three shots behind Scott Jamieson but a closing bogey-free 66 moved
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Track World Cup: Katie Archibald and Elinor Barker get the golden feeling again
Katie Archibald and Elinor Barker collected their second gold medals of the weekend by helping Great Britain to a comfortable victory in the women's team pursuit at the Track World Cup in Manchester.Archibald and Barker had been afforded a morning
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Ian McConnell: Pound’s Brexit woes fail to give exports lasting boost
THE latest monthly survey of the economy north of the Border, from Bank of Scotland, is something of a mixed bag. It is good to see that the pace of growth of Scotland’s private sector economy accelerated in October, although it should be emphasised
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Gary Armstrong: If we come out on top, playing like that, you won’t be able to get a seat at Murrayfield
What a great start to the Autumn Tests, with a Scotland win, half a dozen tries, opposition that came at us and scored plenty of tries of their own, and a game that was nip and tuck right to the last whistle. Fantastic. We can break the game down
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Final decision due in legal fight over minimum price for alcohol
AN EPIC legal battle over how much Scots pay for alcohol finally comes to a close this week, with the drinks industry accused of letting hundreds of people die during the process. The UK Supreme Court will rule on Wednesday whether minimum unit
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Would-be buyers prefer location to "community values" says new poll.
LOCATION is the biggest factor for householders in Scotland's biggest city, with would-be buyers deeming it more important than "community values", according to a new poll. Most house-hunters in Glasgow think the location of their home and
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SNP Government has left police watchdog members 'toothless'
SCOTTISH Police Authority board members blasted their own organisation as being “useless”, a “waste of time” and in the “pocket” of the SNP Government, according to blistering academic research. A paper by Dr Ali Malik reveals senior SPA figures
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A merry quest
I NOTICED the other day that every window in Frasers in Buchanan Street has a poster which asks us to "BRING MERRY BACK". I couldn't help wondering how many of my fellow Glaswegians would be wanting to know where she'd gone. Ken Nicholson
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Keeping us in the dark
WINTER has come. The dark mornings, afternoon and evenings are with us and the cold winds of winter also.With that in mind I thought it time to invest in a warm winter anorak or similar but ended up somewhat dismayed.In every High Street retailer the
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We are all being taken for mugs
VERY soon the furore caused by the release of the Paradise Papers will subside and sink into history without trace just as did the Panama Files and nothing will change. All that has happened is that the lid has been lifted from a box of secrets; it will
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Letters: The SNP’s latest fuel poverty strategy is doomed to failure
YOU outline yet another strategy to reduce fuel poverty by 2040 (“‘Bolder’ move on fuel poverty”, The Herald, November 9). It would appear that Holyrood has yet to learn any lessons from the failure by MSPs arising from their original pledge to the people
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Pinstripe: Democracy has more than one meaning
The goings on in Catalonia are fascinating - not in a good way - but as a real live demonstration of how democratic processes can be misused and as a consequence split societies causing significant adverse economic affects which result in real hardship
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Review: Lampedusa at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow
Theatre LampedusaCitizens Theatre, GlasgowNeil CooperFour starsIt could be anywhere, the sparse expanse of beach littered with washed-up detritus that covers the stage throughout Jack Nurse's revival of Anders Lustgarten's quietly impassioned
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Review: Milngavie Music Club 75th Anniversary Concert
Music Milngavie Music Club 75th Anniversary Concert Cairns Church, Glasgow Keith Bruce four stars SCOTLAND’S remarkable network of music clubs and societies, funded through Enterprise Music Scotland, includes a few that are as venerable
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Herald View: Universities can work together to widen access, but dropping targets would be the wrong move
UNIVERSITIES have always competed for students, not to mention staff. So it is not immediately apparent why this should not be the case when recruiting learners from more deprived backgrounds. This task is fundamentally different, however. At present
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Ken Smith's Diary: Bit of a stretch; saw him coming; and bordering on ridiculous
Bit of a stretch THE surgery was closing on our GP stories, but surely room for a tale from a doctor's receptionist. Says Irene Munro in Conon Bridge, north of Inverness: "When I was a GP receptionist some years back, one of the patients said she
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Dumbarton make some modern history by reaching first semi-final in 41 years
DUMBARTON defender Chris McLaughlin revealed his first senior goal was down to some fatherly advice.Before every game the old man tells his son to have a pop at goal whenever he gets the chance.And against Raith Rovers on Saturday, in a superb 2-0 win
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Pamper yourself with a Spa day at Crutherland House
STYLE AND SUBSTANCE As you drive up to Crutherland House you can’t but help be impressed with the hotel and its grounds. It features over 70 guest rooms, a newly built and self-contained Conference Centre, plus leisure facilities. RELAX AND
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Breakthrough in Australian aboriginal challenge to nuclear waste transfers from Dounreay
ABORIGINES challenging proposals to dump nuclear waste from northern Scotland to a sacred Australian site have won a breakthrough meeting with government officials about their concerns. Wallerberdina, 280 miles north of Adelaide, has been identified
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Trading Places - this week's appointments
Sir Bob Reid takes board role at Belltree OIL and gas veteran Sir Bob Reid is taking up a new role as non-executive director of Edinburgh-based Belltree, a specialist consultancy based in Edinburgh. The former chair and chief executive
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Targets for universities to recruit more disadvantaged students "push institutions into competition"
TARGETS for universities to recruit more students from poorer backgrounds are setting institutions against each other in the battle to fulfill their individual quotas, a report warns. Ministers want all universities to focus on widening access
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Eatery thrives in the shadow of Glasgow junior football legends
AS the key Christmas season approaches we hear from the owners of a young food and drink business who enjoy operating in a part of the country where competition is particularly intense. Name: Phillip Reilly.Age: 32.What is your business called?Grillphace
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Finalists vie to be crowned top scale-up entrepreneur
THE strength of entrepreneurship in Scotland will be on display when the winners of the prestigious Enterpreneur of the Year awards are announced at a dinner at SWG3 events space in Glasgow on 30 November.Staged by Entrepreneurial Scotland, the awards
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Herald View: Scottish Police Authority must be free to set its own course
THE SNP were not alone in supporting the merger of Scotland’s eight police forces in 2013. The legislation behind it was also backed by Labour, while Conservative MSPs were content to abstain on the final vote. Only half a dozen Greens and Liberal
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MSPs warn of budget blackout in health and care integration
THERE is an information black hole at the centre of one of the Scottish Government’s biggest and most expensive projects, MSPs have warned. Holyrood’s health committee said a lack of transparency about the £8bn spent each year by local boards integrating
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‘Time for action’ on links between heading a football and dementia
EXPERTS from StirlingScots experts have renewed calls for further research into the links between heading footballs and dementia, saying it is time for “real answers”. The appeal follows a documentary screened last night by former England international
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Double amputee to sail to South Africa to raise money for charity
A DOUBLE amputee is to embark on a journey which will eventually lead to a 40-day sea voyage to South Africa to raise money for charity. Paul Johnson, 24, lost both his legs in an accident two years ago.Having previously struggled with alcoholism, he
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Growth of Scottish economy accelerates
GROWTH of the Scottish private sector economy accelerated last month to its fastest pace since July, a survey has revealed.Bank of Scotland’s latest PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) report also shows a pick-up in the pace of employment growth in the private
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Propaganda battle in the NHS
WE should be grateful to Helen McArdle for her sensible comments about the problems of staffing NHS posts (“NHS workforce planning must include data on doctors going abroad”, The Herald, November 10).It has been common knowledge for some years that doctors
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Increase the status of computing studies
YOUR troubling report on the state of computing education in Scottish schools dredges up a number of well-known issues for re-consideration (“Big exodus of computing science teachers harming pupils’ futures”, The Herald, November 10).In terms of staffing
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Revealed: Merger deals and craft beer drive sales at top pubs
THE UK’s 50 pub and bar companies grew turnover by four per cent to £11.7 billion last year, with growth driven by mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and the rising popularity of craft beer.But the continuing growth of the sector could be hampered by rising
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Review: Glesga's better for The War On Drugs
MusicThe War On DrugsThe Barrowlands, GlasgowMark McLaughlinthree starsWhen Adam Granduciel last visited Scotland he asked for some advice on the lingo, and got a lesson in local tribalism instead.“Is it Edin-burra or Edin-borrow,” he asked at The War
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Review: RSNO at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
RSNO Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Keith Bruce three stars THERE were always many uncertainties, as well as boxes to tick, with this week's RSNO programme. As well as commemorating Remembrance Day in partnership with Poppy Scotland and
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Family whose Canna ideal turned into a nightmare to sue charity for £10,000
SCOTLAND’S largest conservation movement is embroiled in a row with a family who quit the tiny Inner Hebridean island of Canna following a social experiment to boost population numbers. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has been accused by
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Camley's Cartoon on Monday, November 13
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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Charity alls for zoo to close amid claims Lillith was second of its animals to die in a week
A CHARITY has called for the closure of a zoopark in Wales amid claims an escaped Lynx was the second of the zoo’s animals to have died in a week.Ceredigion County Council said the decision to shoot Lillith had been taken to avoid her straying into urban
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Background: Scottish Police Authority walks a thin blue line
THE Scottish Police Authority (SPA) was set up in 2013, following the passage of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) act a year earlier. The body was intended to promote and support the continuous improvement of policing in Scotland, keeping
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Craig Levein: The SFA must consider Murrayfield for Scotland games
FORMER Scotland manager Craig Levein has urged the national team to follow in the footsteps of Italy, Germany and Spain by taking fixtures around the country. The future of Hampden is currently a hot topic, with the Scottish Football Association's
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David Torrance: SNP and Labour live in the make-believe 'Micawber' world that something will turn up
Years ago, I remember one of Alex Salmond’s colleagues telling me that the former first minister resembled Charles Dickens’ character Micawber. Known for his belief that “something will turn up”, Micawber became synonymous with someone who lives
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'It worries me going right down the road. You're paralysed but your mind is still active'
DAVE Finlayson is facing the ultimate Catch 22: end his life earlier than he wishes to ensure that he is still fit enough to make the journey to Switzerland, or risk delaying it until he feels his quality of life has become unbearable only to discover
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Call for review as 20,000 Scots suffer credit problems despite satisfied debts
SOME 20,000 Scots who have paid off outstanding court debts are still being penalised with a credit rating black marks because the authorities are not being informed they are in the clear. The Registry Trust the non-profit organisation created
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Massimo Donati on his journey from San Siro to SuperSeal and how Andriy Shevchenko sold him on a move to Celtic
ANDREA Pirlo’s class, charisma and career were celebrated last week after the iconic bearded playmaker announced his retirement from football. During 25 years at the top, the midfielder lifted seven league titles, five domestic cups, two Champions
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Stuart Hogg draws level with three Scotland legends and has all-time try-scoring record in his sights
GAVIN HASTINGS, Alan Tait and Gregor Townsend are three of the most exciting players to have ever pulled on a Scotland rugby jersey.By the time their playing careers were over, this trio were equal on 17 tries each for their country. A fourth joined that
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Gregor Townsend and Stuart Hogg believe Scotland's failings will help sharpen preparations for the All Blacks
Gregor Townsend believes that the way Scotland failed to turn a period of domination against Samoa into a convincing win could yet be turned to his team’s advantage as they prepare for the biggest challenge in the global game.On the face of it a six point
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Recipe of the Day: Nocciola Pesto Pasta by Nicola Hazel of Jannettas Gelateria in St Andrews
Nocciola Pesto Pasta by Nicola Hazel of Jannettas Gelateria in St Andrews In 1908, Nicola’s great grandfather Bennett Jannetta started the family business at 31 South Street, St Andrews as a soda parlour and tobacconist. Her grandfather Charlie
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Poem of the Day: Medal by Gordon Jarvie
Gordon Jarvie’s childhood recollection acts as a coda to Remembrance weekend and last week’s sequence of poems on the theme of war. MEDAL I have the photo still: myself aged four, podgier and more curly haired
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Scots running out of time to learn lessons that their next opponents the All Blacks are still delivering
In the end they got the best of a record-breaking try-fest at BT Murrayfield, but as this current squad become the latest to make their bid for history by becoming the first Scotland team to beat New Zealand’s All Blacks, Saturday’s autumn Test opener
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Family to sue Celtic FC over young man's fatal fall at Scotland international match
THE family of a young man who died in a fall at Celtic Park in 2014 are to take the club to court. Nathan McSeveney, 20, fell three floors down a stairwell of the Lisbon Lions Stand, at the end of Scotland’s European qualifying match with Northern
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“Murrayfield coped with the largest travelling Rangers support since Manchester – it could host an Old Firm derby”
STAGING a cup semi-final or final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden has long presented serious security issues for Police Scotland, the Parkhead and Ibrox clubs, stewards and tournament organisers. What would happen, then, if the crowd for
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Arts News: Deirdre Davis at the Citz, Pitlochry theatre changes, new GSA show, EGMC celebrations
A WELL-known TV actress will join the Citizens Theatre Company for its forthcoming production of Bold Girls by Rona Munro, which runs from January 24 to February 10 next year.Deirdre Davis, known to fans of River City as Eileen Donachie, will play Nora
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Watch: The best and worst Christmas TV adverts
Best Christmas ads ... Irn Bru (2006) An homage to classic Christmas film, The Snowman, we see a pyjama-clad boy and his eponymous friend soar above dream-like scenes of Scottish landscapes. It all goes pear-shaped when the youngster refuses
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Galleries: Exhibition tells the story of Scotland's art over 500 years
FOR the past two centuries or so, the Royal Scottish Academy has been making the careers of Scottish artists via its prestigious annual open exhibition. But when the society, since the early 20th century housed in the sphinx-topped William Henry Playfair