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Kieran Tierney - Hopefully if Celtic lift a cup at Hampden next Sunday I can remember it this time
KIERAN Tierney was high as a kite the last time he lifted silverware at Hampden Park. Rushed off the pitch during the first half of May’s Scottish Cup final for emergency dental work after being on the receiving end of a swinging elbow from Aberdeen
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UK signs up to deal to cut harmful global warming gas
The UK has ratified a key agreement to limit potent greenhouse gases from appliances such as air conditioning units and fridges, the Government said. The Kigali amendment to the UN Montreal Protocol commits countries to cutting “hydrofluorocarbon
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Five dead following shootings in rural California
A series of shootings in rural northern California have left five people dead – including the gunman, authorities say. Two children were among the wounded, it was confirmed. Tehama County Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston said one child was shot
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Video: British doctor punches shark while surfing in Australia
A British doctor has said he punched a shark on the nose to escape its jaws while surfing off the Australian coast. Charlie Fry, 25, was left with superficial puncture wounds on his right shoulder and upper arm after the attack on Monday afternoon
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AN evocative name, the Bridge of Sighs. The original, in Venice, was built in 1600; Glasgow’s was opened in 1834, and as you walk across it today you are struck by the history etched in its surroundings. To your left, the splendour of medieval Glasgow
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Rising Tesco shares help save FTSE 100 from further dive
THE FTSE 100 avoided the declines suffered by its continental peers, cushioned by a weaker pound and a jump in Tesco's share price after the supermarket giant received provisional approval for its £3.7 billion takeover of Booker.London's blue
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Teacher shortages see hundreds of unfilled posts in key subjects
SCHOOLS are battling with growing teacher shortages in key subjects such as mathematics and English, new figures show. A Scottish Government report highlights vacancies in many subjects with 71 permanent vacancies in maths compared to 53 the previous
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Sturgeon tells May that Withdrawal Bill is not acceptable in current form
NICOLA Sturgeon has told Theresa May that the EU Withdrawal Bill is not acceptable to the Scottish Government in its current form. Speaking after talks at 10 Downing Street, the First Minister said that no agreement on the way forward for Brexit
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In pictures: 70 years of married life for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are celebrating 70 years of married life. Here we take a look back at their time together in pictures. On their wedding day in 1947 (PA) On the Queen’s coronation day in 1953 (PA) The Queen holds
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GoCompare rejects takeover bid that ‘undervalues’ price comparison group
GoCompare has confirmed that it “unanimously and unequivocally” rejected an unsolicited takeover offer by ZPG, the company behind sites including uSwitch and Zoopla, earlier this month. The price comparison group said the potential deal “fundamentally
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650-tonne Sellafield chimney comes down slowly with one metre demolished a week
A 60-year-old, 650-tonne chimney at the Sellafield nuclear site is being demolished – at the rate of one metre a week. The 61-metre-tall structure sits on top of the site’s first generation reprocessing plant, and used to provide ventilation to
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Zimbabwe on edge as armoured personnel carriers spotted near capital
Zimbabwe is on edge after armoured personnel carriers were seen outside the capital a day after the army commander threatened to “step in” to calm political tensions over the president’s firing of his deputy. The Associated Press saw three armoured
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Four teenagers charged after fire at disused school
Four teenagers have been charged over a fire at a disused school in Aberdeen. More than 30 firefighters from six crews helped tackle the blaze at Cordyce School in Dyce at around 11pm on Monday. The building was extensively damaged but no one
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MSPs back calls for immigration to be devolved to Holyrood
MSPs have backed calls for a differentiated and flexible immigration system for Scotland. Scottish ministers have pressed for control over the policy area to be devolved to Holyrood in order to meet the country's unique demographic challenges.
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Duke of Cambridge struggled with role of new father, Kate reveals
The Duchess of Cambridge has told a single father how her husband, the Duke of Cambridge, initially found it difficult adjusting to parenthood. Kate met father Billy, 39, during a visit to a care centre for expectant and new parents, after her
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Supergrass to be used as witness in prosecution of 1994 UVF murders suspect
One man is to be prosecuted using evidence from a loyalist paramilitary-turned-supergrass informer over the Troubles murder of two Catholic workmen in Northern Ireland. He is expected to be charged early in the new year in connection with the 1994
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BBC bags top five biggest audiences thanks to Attenborough and Strictly
Huge ratings for Blue Planet II and Strictly Come Dancing have given BBC One the top five biggest TV audiences of 2017 so far. The second episode of the Sir David Attenborough-fronted nature series was watched by 13.97 million people, new figures
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Macron: France fuelled home-grown extremism by abandoning poor areas
President Emmanuel Macron says the French state fuelled home-grown extremism by abandoning its poorest areas as he promised tough and “sometimes authoritarian” measures to combat the problem. The pledge is part of a multibillion-euro plan Mr Macron
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Sydney Harbour boat named Ferry McFerryface after online poll
The last of a new fleet of Sydney Harbour ferries will be christened Ferry McFerryface – residents’ second most popular choice after the now famous Boaty McBoatface. Officials overruled the trend-setting favourite name that was also rejected by
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Downing St contacts TV producer over claim of groping at Number 10 meeting
Downing Street has contacted a TV producer who claims she was groped during a meeting inside Number 10, to ask whether she would like to make a formal complaint. Daisy Goodwin, the creator of hit ITV series Victoria, said an official touched her
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Cooking has become ‘poncy theatre on a plate’, says TV’s Delia
Delia Smith has said she thinks cooking has become “very poncy, very chefy”, as she also revealed she does not like or enjoy the current trend for “theatre on a plate”. The veteran TV presenter was speaking after she was made a member of the Order
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Russian MoD claims video game images are ‘US operations in Syria’
The Russian ministry of defence has been caught distributing false images it claims are from recent American operations in Syria, but which in fact show scenes from a computer game and an old Iraqi military video. The images, shared on the ministry
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New Glasgow street food market to ‘change lives’ by helping homeless and unemployed
A new street food market in the West End of Glasgow is hoping to change lives by aiming to help local homeless and unemployed people get back on their feet. Organisers of The Dockyard Social will be putting into place a specific employability service
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Vodafone shares soar on growth outlook boost
Shares in Vodafone have surged after the telecoms giant swung to profit and upped its growth outlook thanks to solid growth in Spain and Italy. The British firm was up more than 5% in afternoon trading on the London Stock Exchange after hiking
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Ayrshire composer David Paul Jones' in 15-year reunion
WHEN a track from David Paul Jones' Samuel Beckett-inspired Something There album was played on the radio, a remarkable thing happened. Jones' contemporary classical suite, performed by the Ayrshire-born composer's eight-piece DPJ Ensemble
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
THIS, said the Queen Mother, possibly with a subtle gesture of acknowledgement of the distinctive surroundings, was no mere collection of obsolete or antiquated vehicles. Rather, it was slice of the social history of Glasgow, “a vivid peep show of an
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Being Rangers manager is ‘wild’ but I’m not worrying about the future – Graeme Murty
RANGERS interim manager Graeme Murty says being in charge of the Ibrox is very special but insists he is in no hurry to get the job on a permanent basis. The Light Blues Under-20s boss was promoted to a caretaker role for the second time this year
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Scot 'tortured and electrocuted' by police in India
A SCOT arrested while on holiday in India has been tortured under interrogation, it has been claimed. The family of Jagtar Singh Johal say he has been electrocuted and subjected to severe physical torture since he was arrested and detained on November
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Convention's support for Offensive Behaviour Act 'not legitimised by statistics'
Support from a women's group for a controversial law to tackle sectarianism and online abuse is "not legitimised" by any statistics surrounding its use, academics have told MSPs. Lecturers questioned claims the Offensive Behaviour at Football and
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Kris Boyd backs Michael O’Neill to favour club job over Scotland post amid Rangers links
FORMER Rangers and Scotland striker Kris Boyd thinks Michael O’Neill is unlikely to be tempted by the Scotland job due to the current lack of quality defenders in the squad. The Northern Ireland manager has been installed as the favourite to succeed
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Scottish sides kept apart in Irn-Bru Cup semi-final draw
THE two remaining Scottish sides have been kept apart in the semi-final draw for the Irn-Bru Cup. Inverness were drawn at home against Crusaders of Northern Ireland while Dumbarton will travel to Welsh champions The New Saints. Tuesday's draw
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SNP ministers snub Salmond show on pro-Kremlin TV
NICOLA Sturgeon and all of her ministers are to snub Alex Salmond’s new TV show, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The First Minister and her team are to refuse to appear on Russian propaganda outlet RT. The pro-Kremlin channel, widely
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Cyclist dies six months after crash in Spain
A cyclist who broke his neck following a bike crash in Spain six months ago has died.The family of John Telfer, from East Calder, paid tribute to the lecturer, saying he had been "doing something he loved".Mr Telfer was injured in an accident
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Trump hails south east Asia visit but critics not so sure of its success
President Trump headed back to Washington after he wrapped up what he claimed was a "tremendously successful" 12-day trip to Asia, but which left some experts questioning whether the tour was more style than substance."I think the fruits
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Kate Middleton's uncle admits punching wife to the ground after drunken row
The Duchess of Cambridge’s uncle has admitted hitting his wife in the face and knocking her to the ground after a drunken argument on the way home from a charity event. Gary Goldsmith, 52, used a closed fist to attack Julie-Ann Goldsmith outside
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SNP accused of 'bullying' watchdog over explosive tax report
SCOTTISH ministers have been accused of “bullying” the UK’s public spending watchdog after it withdrew a politically explosive report about SNP tax policy. The National Audit Office (NAO) took the unprecedented step of cancelling publication of
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'Leave As You Arrived': David Beckham stars in slick new Scotch Whisky ad promoting responsible drinking
David Beckham has starred in a slick new video to promote responsible drinking. The 42-year-old former footballer donned a super-stylish leather bomber and jeans for the campaign for Scotch Whisky HAIG CLUB. The 'Leave As You Arrived' campaign
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St Johnstone players are among the most loyal in Europe - where does your club rank?
ST Johnstone players are among the most loyal in Europe and top the Ladbrokes Premiership table for the average time footballers spend at their club. Ticketgum.com has compiled a ranking of loyalty at the 12 Scottish top-flight clubs, with the
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Fintech firm Beeks plans London listing
BEEKS Financial Cloud Group, the Scottish financial technology company, has revealed plans to list on the London Stock Exchange. Linwood-based Beeks is looking to raise £7 million through the placing, which is expected to give it a market value of £24.5m
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Market round-up
C&D Auction Marts Ltd sold 41 store heifers in Dumfries yesterday to a top of 232.8p per kg and an average of 212.5p (+26.2p on the fortnight), while 100 store, beef-bred bullocks peaked at 257p and levelled at 206.4p (+19.8p). Fifteen store, B&W bullocks
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SRC names Brodie as new chairman
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has named Scotmid chief executive John Brodie as its new chairman.Mr Brodie will succeed Andrew Murphy of the John Lewis Partnership, who has held the role since 2004, on January 1The chartered accountant said his appointment
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A history of gold mining in Scotland
WHILE Scotland will never be counted among the world’s greatest producers of precious shiny metal, it has long been known that there’s gold in them there hills. Prospectors and miners have been extracting nuggets from brooks and shafts for hundreds
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Scottish gold mine set to open next year
ANALYSIS: a history of gold mining in Scotland GOLD mining in Scotland is set to resume in Scotland for the first time in decades. Scotgold Resources, the company seeking to open a mine at Cononish in Argyll, has secured a £2.65m funding boost
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Learner drivers set to swamp shopping forecourts to practise bay parking
SHOPPERS are being forced to put up with learner drivers practising their parking in supermarket car-parks ahead of the introduction of a new rule in the driving test. Would-be motorists will have to work out how to reverse a car into parking bays
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Watch: Nicola Sturgeon’s ‘mum dance moves’ prove to be an internet hit
The Scottish First Minister has earned herself a new legion of fans after taking the leap and breaking out into an awkward dance with a group of young people in Dumfries. Nicola Sturgeon was in the town on Monday where she helped to launch the
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QUIZ: Can you name the Scottish football stadiums in these pictures from the past?
IT'S fair to say Scottish football grounds have changed a bit over the years. The gleaming, sponsor-strewn stadia dotting the country in 2017 strike a much different image from the terraced layouts of the past. But can you recognise the ten
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Snowfalls and plunging temperatures transform Highlands
PEOPLE in the Highlands woke up to a thick blanket of snow yesterday after temperatures plunged below freezing overnight. Overnight lows of -3C brought snow flurries and meant that roads workers were out in snowploughs to ensure that roads were
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Paul Wheeler: Proving your innocence when assumed guilty is never simple
The justice system has been one of Britain’s greatest exports, underpinned by the unshakable belief of innocence until there is proof of guilt. That is unless one is facing trial under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) rules when the reverse
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Drones fly close to airliners at Edinburgh Airport
DRONES were flown close to passenger planes at Edinburgh Airport in two separate incidents just three days apart, an official probe has revealed. In the second of the near misses, the pilot of an Airbus A319 was landing on July 30 when a white
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Energy bill blow to 3.9 million homes
Vulnerable households across the UK are set to fork out an extra £400 million to UK energy firms after failing to gain assistance through an extended price cap. Ofgem data compiled by energy provider Bulb found that, while the energy watchdog’s
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Conservatives still punch-drunk from snap election setback, says Tory MP
THE Conservative Party “still seems punch-drunk” after the snap general election in which it lost its Westminster majority, a Tory MP has said. Former Army captain Johnny Mercer told the Telegraph the Government was “in danger of losing credibility
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Most diabetics say condition has caused mental health problems
Almost two-thirds of people with diabetes experience emotional or mental health problems as a result of their condition, research has found. The Diabetes UK study found 64 per cent of those questioned said they often or sometimes feel down because
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New home for dog that wagged its tail so hard that it had to be amputated
A HOME has been found for a dog which had to have his tail amputated after repeated injuries – because he wagged it too hard and too fast. Staffordshire terrier Buster spent two years in the care of the Scottish SPCA and had to have surgery to
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President George H.W. Bush apologises for sometimes patting women on the rear
GEORGE H. W. Bush has apologised after another woman said the former president groped her during a 2003 photo op when she was 16 years old.Time magazine reported on Monday that Rosyln Corrigan is accusing Bush of groping her buttocks when she was standing
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Demolition starts at one of the oldest hospitals in Glasgow
IT has treated hundreds of thousands of patients but now demolition of one of Glasgow’s oldest hospitals has started. The Western Infirmary, which was built in 1874, is being redeveloped by Glasgow University as part of a £1 billion expansion scheme
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Mountain biking in fast lane given cash boost
SCOTLAND’S reputation as a premier destination for mountain bike enthusiasts has moved up a gear after the burgeoning cottage industry was given a £50,000 boost. Scores of small firms, ranging from bike-hire shops to cafes for tired bikers to rest
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Josh Taylor made a real statement with his victory over Vazquez, but there remains room for improvement
BARRY MCGUIGAN admits that Josh Taylor’s dominant performance in stopping Miguel Vazquez to retain his WBC silver super lightweight title on Saturday night has left him with something of a dilemma. “Where do I take him next?” the Northern Irishman pondered.Taylor
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Herald Entrepreneur: Glasgow couple have kombucha down to a tea
AS lovers of craft beers and gins will tell you, it’s the provenance of the product, the story behind it and the love and care that’s gone into producing it, that appeals.And it’s this craft market that entrepreneur Alan Moore and his Canadian wife Kelsey
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UK trails resurgent eurozone as Brexit effect weighs
THE UK’s weaker growth outlook, as Brexit weighs, has been contrasted with a stronger picture in the eurozone by the International Monetary Fund. In its latest regional economic outlook, entitled “Europe Hitting Its Stride”, the IMF also warns
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Kenny MacAskill: Why I condemn this fake outrage over Alex Salmond
WHEN schoolchildren visited the Scottish Parliament, I would be asked if I knew the First Minister. My response was not only did I serve in his Cabinet but I had gone to school with him, though I was a few years younger. So, Alex Salmond and I go back
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Back SNP's homes tarrget
WITH the voting record of the Labour Party at Holyrood, I was rather puzzled to read your article which saw the Labour Party accuse the SNP Government of missing its projected targets on house building (“Homes pledge behind target”, The Herald, November
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Injustice of the House of Lords
OUR Governments (of all persuasions) preach their determination to achieve fairness in the lives of all in the UK. Many criticisms have been levelled at our continuation of the existence of the House of Lords.The Lords currently number about 850 and includes
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Time to deport lawbreakers
WITH regard to the jail sentence of nine years for Romanian Samuel Ciornei for the rape of a 14-year-old girl, (of "premeditated nature"), is it not time to reconsider our system for immigrant criminals ("Nine years for ‘sinister’ rapist
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Letters: EU showed crass lack of awareness
IT is sadly typical that the EU Commission, presumably directed by France and Germany, gave the UK a financial ultimatum during Remembrance week (“Rebellion on Brexit will not be tolerated, warns May”, The Herald, November 11). One might have hoped for
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Letters: Salmond move says much about the state of British broadcasting
TOM Gordon ("Salmond playing Russian roulette with the SNP's cause", The Herald, November 11) quotes Nicola Sturgeon’s reaction to the news that “The Alex Salmond Show” is to air on RT (or Russia Today, as is frequently emphasised) “Had
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Arbikie unveils ambitious US sales target
ARBIKIE, the Scottish craft distiller, has declared its ambition to generate sales of $500,000 (£380,000) in its first year of trading across the Atlantic.The producer, which makes its gin and vodka exclusively from ingredients sourced on the Angus estate
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Chris Deerin: I am glad to have taken back the ability to stand and stare
WH Davies and Leonardo da Vinci would have understood one another. The Welsh poet’s most famous work, Leisure, is an encomium to the art of looking intently: “What is this life if, full of care, / We have no time to stand and stare…. / No time to see
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Opponents to Scottish independence outstrip Yes voters four-fold, petition shows
A PARLIAMENTARY petition against a second independence referendum received over four-and-a-half times more support from Scotland than a campaign backing a new vote. A geographical breakdown of petition backers reveals that 33,892 of 38,515 signatures
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Taylor Wimpey grows home sales in Scotland
HOUSEBUILDER Taylor Wimpey has said it has seen no impact from the recent interest rate rise and does not expect there to be one as the giant highlighted its ambition to maintain a strong Scottish presence. Chief financial officer Ryan Mangold
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Victoria producer claims government official groped her on visit to Number 10
A FEMALE TV producer has claimed she was groped by a Government official during a visit to 10 Downing Street. Daisy Goodwin, the creator of hit ITV series Victoria, alleged that the man put his hand on her breast during a meeting to discuss a proposed
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Herald View: Further compromise may be needed in Lewis over the Sabbath
THE Isle of Lewis is probably the last place in Britain where the fourth Commandment – Remember the Sabbath day – is still widely observed. For devout Christians who live there this is an important element of their religious and island identity. For others
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Busiest October on record for two city airports
GLASGOW and Edinburgh Airports both enjoyed their busiest-ever October, the latest figures reveal, and Aberdeen also achieved a year-on-year rise in passenger numbers last month.Passenger numbers at Glasgow Airport totalled 928,264 last month, up by five
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Doubts remain as Davis promises parliament vote on Brexit deal
DAVID Davis has offered parliament a take-it or leave-it vote on the shape of Brexit, after pro-EU Tory rebels threatened to humiliate the Government with a Commons defeat. The Brexit Secretary said MPs and peers would be given a vote on a distinct piece
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One in five 'paying more income tax under SNP'
ALMOST one in five Scottish taxpayers are paying more than their English counterparts because of the SNP’s income tax policy, according to the UK’s spending watchdog. The National Audit Office said more than half a million of Scotland’s 2.6m taxpayers
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Sour taste from Glenlivet Estate
CROWN Estate Scotland manages land and property owned by the Monarch in right of the Crown. It recently launched an appeal for volunteers to work on Glenlivet Estate, “on a range of practical tasks to help keep Glenlivet in tip-top condition, learning
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GPs need help from others
HAMISH Maclaren and Gavin Tait between them have some ideal thoughts for future NHS provision (Letters, November 8 & 10). They are not wrong. Their vision is consistent with what the NHS should aspire to – personalised care delivered safely and compassionately
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Edwin James seals second deal as investment fund eyes more targets
EDWIN James Holdings, the Uddingston-based facilities services group, has unveiled its second acquisition since becoming part of an investment fund led by former Bowleven chairman Billy Allan.The company has acquired Midlands-based Peterborough Electrical
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MacAskill blames UK Government for Salmond's Russia show
A FORMER Scottish cabinet secretary has blamed the British Government for Alex Salmond’s decision to join a pro-Kremlin TV channel. Kenneth MacAskill said the UK should have found the former First Minister a job on the “international stage”, rather
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Distiller secures finance to acquire historic Rosebank site
IAN MACLEOD Distillers has secured a funding deal worth £80 million, revealing that the finance will be used to underpin its recently-announced acquisition of Falkirk’s historic Rosebank Distillery.The Broxburn-based distiller, which owns the Glengoyne
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Agenda: Scottish Government's gender change proposals are a cause of great concern
By Anthony Horan, Director, Catholic Parliamentary OfficeLAST week, the Scottish Government launched a consultation on proposals to make it easier for people to legally change their gender. The plans could allow children as young as 12 to decide what
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Liz McAreavey: Chambers must lead in fighting for talented women
LIZ McAREAVEYFor weeks now, the news agenda has been dominated by stories of the sexual harassment of women – in particular in the high-profile worlds of showbusiness and politics.We all understand that the issue is not one that is restricted only to
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Herald View: Higher tax rate numbers comes as a surprise to all
WHEN Holyrood took control of tax rates and thresholds in 2016, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her ministers opted not to change the basic rate of income tax, tweaking instead the threshold at which people start paying the higher rate, setting it
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Ken Smith's Diary: Eating your words; bit of a passenger; and a balloon
Local colour "I SEE the Orange Hall in Airdrie has solar panels on the roof," says reader Andy Bollen. "It's good to see them go green." Check it out IT seems a few folk are agitated about the trendy American foodstore Whole Foods in
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Camley's Cartoon on Tuesday, November 14
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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Catholic Church: Scottish gender change plan 'deeply disturbing'
THE Catholic Church in Scotland has claimed government moves to make it easier for young people to change their gender are “deeply disturbing” – insisting “our children deserve better”. Anthony Horan, director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office
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Evidence in notorious murder case to be cleared out
THE family of a man convicted of one of Edinburgh’s most notorious murders has hit out at moves to dispose of a cache of evidence linked to the crime. Relatives of convicted killer David Gilroy – jailed for 18 years for the death of former lover
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Defence coach Matt Taylor reckons Scots' failings could yet bode well ahead of clash with world best All Blacks
Matt Taylor felt like he was re-living something of a nightmare on Saturday as he once again watched his defensive systems ripped apart by the unrated Samoans, but he knows from that previous experience that it could yet work in Scotland’s favour in their
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Darryl Marfo’s passport from Pimlico has taken him a long way in a short time
As he looks back fondly on his earliest experiences of his mother’s homeland Darry Marfo paints a romantic picture.“My mother moved to London when she was 18 so all through my life since I was a child I’ve been very aware of my Scottish roots and my Scottish
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Teach First to pull out of bid to run new Scottish fast-track course
A CONTROVERSIAL teacher training charity vying to set up a new fast-track course has pulled out of the race blaming the tight timescale. The Herald understands Teach First is no longer interested in bidding for the £250,000 Scottish Government
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Recipe of the Day: Pan Roast Luss Estate Pheasant with Creamed Celeriac Puree, Roast Salsify and Pheasant Gravy
Pan Roast Luss Estate Pheasant with Creamed Celeriac Puree, Roast Salsify and Pheasant Gravy by David Hetherington of The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel The Loch Lomond Arms Hotel and the surrounding Luss Estates have a bountiful larder, and we are so
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Poem of the Day: A Brief Odyssey by Grace Nichols
Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King received an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from Newcastle University, giving what was to be his last, visionary, speech outside the USA before his assassination. The occasion is marked by the publication of
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Boris Johnson apologises for 'distress and suffering' he caused Briton jailed in Iran
Boris Johnson apologised for the "distress and suffering" he had caused a British woman jailed in Iran as he faced renewed calls to resign. The Foreign Secretary also retracted any suggestion that Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was in Iran in a professional
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Obituary: John Booth Davies, Psychologist
Psychologist born April 15th 1944 died October 20th 2017 Emeritus Professor John Booth Davies, who has died suddenly at the age of 73 years, was a psychologist with a wide range of interests: music, addiction, human factors and safety.
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"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill could handle the Rangers job. No problem. He has the temperament."
MICHAEL O’Neill is capable of resurrecting the fortunes of Rangers – and would consider a return to club management after six years in charge of Northern Ireland. That was the prediction of Sammy McIlroy, the Manchester United and Northern Ireland
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"My mate Liam Miller could do everything as a player - and is an absolute gem of a guy as well"
LIAM Miller’s friend and former team mate Kevin McBride has spoken of his devastation at learning the one-time Celtic, Manchester United, Hibernian and Republic of Ireland midfielder is battling cancer. Scottish football has united in its support
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Could Michael O'Neill transform the fortunes of Rangers the same way he has resurrected Northern Ireland?
IT would be something of a surprise if Michael O’Neill was appointed Rangers manager in the coming days despite the resounding success which he has enjoyed during the past six seasons with the Northern Ireland national team. The odds on O’Neill
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Obituary - John Hillerman, actor
Actor Born: December 20, 1932 Died: November 9, 2017 John Hillerman, who has died aged 84, was an American actor whose diverse and lengthy career in film and television and on the stage was overshadowed by the role he played for nine years
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ARTS NEWS: Rubens' moving portrait comes to Scotland, Mary Coughlan gigs, Fred Morrison on Skye
A FAMILY portrait by one of the greatest of all seventeenth-century artists will be on display at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh this winter. Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter, Clara Serena by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was probably
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Watchdog rap for Police Scotland over pro-Palestinian group "interference"
POLICE Scotland has been rapped in a watchdog probe following complaints over its “interference” with the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The watchdog has now told the force to consider whether three officers' actions were lawful and a