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Joy and anger as SFA's brave new future emerges
THERE were the widely-anticipated winners and losers when the identities of the eight ‘elite’ academies selected to comprise the top tier of the SFA’s Project Brave scheme were revealed yesterday. Malky Mackay, the SFA performance director, said
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David Templeton would be with bigger club if it wasn't for injuries, says Hamilton boss Martin Canning
Hamilton manager Martin Canning fears he may lose former Hearts and Rangers attacker David Templeton if he gets back to his best form.Templeton is nearing full fitness and has been in fine fettle for Accies of late, scoring against Aberdeen in their last
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Love bombs rather than hand grenades as Brendan Rodgers carries the day at Celtic AGM
THERE was confirmation yesterday, as if any were needed, that winning invincible trebles is good for business. It isn’t quite so good for the annual general meeting business, though, if by that you mean satisfying the vultures of the press who
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Head of Rangers academy Craig Mulholland welcomes 'elite' status
Craig Mulholland, head of the Rangers academy, is pleased that the club were awarded ‘elite’ status in the Scottish Football Association’s new Project Brave academy structure. “We are delighted to have achieved ‘elite’ status following a rigorous audit
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Rangers captain Lee Wallace steps up recovery as Fabio Cardoso nears return
Rangers interim manager Graeme Murty has revealed that club captain Lee Wallace and central defender Fabio Cardoso are nearing a return to action, writes Graeme McGarry.Wallace has been out of action since picking up a groin injury against Partick Thistle
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Fired Apprentice candidate: Claude is better business partner than Lord Sugar
The latest fired Apprentice candidate has dismissed Lord Sugar as not the best prospective business partner on the show.Sajan Shah became the seventh hopeful to leave the contest on Wednesday night and claimed he would rather enter into a partnership
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Silicone masks developed by Hollywood can pass as real faces, researchers find
Sophisticated masks first used in Hollywood films and which now cost as little as £500 are convincing enough to pass as real faces, researchers have found. The silicone masks have been used in bank robberies and by people taking international flights
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Michael O'Neill astute enough to make the right choice as Scotland comes calling, says former Brechin City chairman
MICHAEL O’Neill is astute enough to pick the right job for him. That is the opinion of Ken Ferguson, the man who handed him his first management job at Brechin City, as the 48-year-old ponders an approach from the SFA to be the next manager of Scotland
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Donald Trump back in the Twitter groove after Asian trip
US President Donald Trump has resumed his morning Twitter routine after returning from his trip to Asia, including criticising a regular media target. The president arrived back at the White House on Tuesday evening after a 12-day tour of Asia
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Top private school rapped for failing to safeguard pupil against bullies
ONE of Scotland’s top private schools has been ordered to overhaul its anti-bullying policies in the wake of failures surrounding the treatment of a disabled child. The Registrar of Independent Schools, which is appointed by the Scottish Government
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Cheese and Chive Scones by Kirsty Wark
To make 8 scones (suitable for vegetarians) INGREDIENTS 8 oz plain flour 1 level tspn bicarbonate of soda 1½ level tspn cream of tartar ½ tspn of dried English mustard 6 oz Barwheys cheddar 2 tblsp fresh chopped chives
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GAME Digital cheers sales rebound thanks to Nintendo Switch
The success of gaming gadget the Nintendo Switch is helping drive a turnaround at retailer Game Digital after it slumped to a £10 million annual loss.Game said the UK console market returned to growth after two years of declines in the second half of
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Maxwell Quartet: 'People crack jokes about us being four lads on tour but we are not very laddish'
Kate MollesonCOMPETITION results are like a mass placebo effect. There is no qualitative difference in the sound of Glasgow’s Maxwell Quartet – no change in musicianship, technique, personnel, ethos, anything – since they were awarded first prize and
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Cooking with Kirsty Wark and Charles Rennie Mackintosh
IN THE continuing homogenisation of the high street, and the cloning of our food culture, it’s fair to say that Glasgow’s Willow Tea Rooms is a bit of an anomaly. For despite being surrounded by well-known UK and US corporate chains selling mass-produced
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Strong global sales help Premier Foods trim losses
Ambrosia custard and Bisto gravy maker Premier Foods has narrowed its losses after securing a hefty jump in sales from its international business.The group has served up a half-year pre-tax loss of £1.2 million for the six months ending in September,
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Barratt and Crest Nicholson insist demand remains strong despite London woes
Housebuilders Barratt Developments and Crest Nicholson have become the latest firms to shrug off property market fears as they insisted buyer demand remains strong despite signs of a flagging London market.The building giants said the "wide availability
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FTSE 100 weighed down by mining stocks as metal prices decline
THE FTSE 100 fell into the red on Wednesday as global equity markets stumbled and falling metal prices weighed on major mining stocks.London's blue chip index ended the day down 0.56 per cent or 41.81 points at 7,372.61 points, with the likes of BHP
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Engineering giant Dyson sues former chief executive Max Conze
Engineering giant Dyson is suing its former chief executive Max Conze over allegations that he disclosed secret company information and used the firm’s resources to his benefit. The business founded by billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson has brought
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Army 'deeply regrets' death of Paisley soldier during live-firing exercise
The Army has said it "deeply regrets" the death of a young Paisley soldier who was shot during a live-firing exercise, following the publication of an official report. Private Conor McPherson, 24, from The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, the Royal
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Ten year old sexually assaulted near primary school
A 10-YEAR-OLD girl has been subjected to a sexual assault near to a primary school. It is understood the victim was grabbed by a man near to St Marnock’s Primary School in Pollok on Tuesday. She escaped after screaming and fighting against
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Ex-Rangers administrator sues police chief for £9 million
FORMER Rangers FC administrator David Whitehouse is suing Scotland’s Chief Constable and most senior prosecutor for £9 million over his arrest as part of the probe into the Ibrox club's affairs. Mr Whitehouse,51, is seeking the sum from Police
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Prosecutors pledge they won't give up in search for killer's fortune
The hunt is on for the ill-gotten gains of a criminal mastermind who is serving life in jail for the murder of a Scots businesswoman. Prosecutors were told they could get their hands on just £1 of Colin Coats - the killer of financial adviser Lynda
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Analysis: Firing Mnangagwa was Mugabe’s biggest political misjudgement in a long career
By Dr Sara Rich Dorman, Politics & International Relations, SPS University of Edinburgh Zimbabwe’s leadership transition is both over-determined and unexpected. An increasingly fragile economy that seemed headed back into hyper-inflation and
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Man assaulted by baseball bat wielding pair in North Lanarkshire
A man is in hospital after he was assaulted by two men with baseball bats in a "targeted and brutal attack" as he set off for work. The pair chased the 51-year-old victim as he was getting into his van in Campsie Place, Chryston, North Lanarkshire
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Daryl Rowe: Prosecution brand hairdresser a 'comfortable liar'
Daryll Rowe taunted his victims, becoming abusive and aggressive after they had sex. Lewes Crown Court heard he "played" with some of them who quizzed him when they grew anxious about his HIV status and called them over-dramatic and paranoid.
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Daryll Rowe: Hairdresser found guilty of deliberately trying to infect men with HIV
A hairdresser has been found guilty of deliberately trying to infect 10 men with HIV after meeting them on Grindr. Daryll Rowe was convicted of five counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, and five counts of attempting to do so on Wednesday
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Lorraine Kelly’s stunning Scots mansion hits the market - take a look inside
TV personality Lorraine Kelly’s stunning Scots country mansion has hit the property market this week. The home in Dundee is “one of the finest houses in Broughty Ferry,” estate agent Savills has said. Described as “once one of the richest suburbs
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Famous Scots curling family urge consumers to put food on ice and cut waste
A famous curling family is backing a campaign urging people to embrace their freezers and help cut food waste. Olympic bronze medallist Eve Muirhead and her brothers Glen and Thomas, who are well used to chilly conditions, are working with Zero
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Pope blesses Lamborghini being auctioned for charity
Pope Francis has taken receipt of a set of keys for a fancy new Lamborghini – but is unlikely to be taking a tour around the Vatican gardens in it. Instead, the special edition Huracan is to be auctioned off by Sotheby’s, with the proceeds going
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Labour suspend Rowley amid misconduct probe
SCOTTISH Labour has suspended MSP Alex Rowley after a former partner said he made their relationship feel like “emotional blackmail and abuse”. Mr Rowley stepped aside as interim party leader earlier today after the Scottish Sun published a detailed
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'I think there is an epidemic of unspent grief,' says novelist Susie Boyt
JACKIE McGLONEA YOUNG GIRL in a neatly frilled white party dress balances precariously on a tightrope. A large black crow perches on her left hand. It is a dramatic dust-jacket image that perfectly sums up the high-wire act that the novelist and columnist
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
HEARD the one about the striking electricians, the women protesters and the Maori dancers?Local authority electricians, seeking wage parity with private-sector colleagues, had been picketing Glasgow City Chambers for 10 weeks by the time this photograph
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Scottish FA make approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill
THE Scottish FA has made an approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. Herald Sport can confirm that the SFA has contacted its Northern Irish counterpart for permission to speak with the former Brechin City and Shamrock Rovers boss.
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Video: Boris Johnson urges all sides in Zimbabwe to avoid violence
All sides must refrain from violence in an effort to secure a “stable and successful” Zimbabwe, Boris Johnson said after a military takeover in Harare. The Foreign Secretary said the situation was “fluid” and the UK’s ambassador to the African
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Zoe Ball to miss It Takes Two with ‘nasty stomach bug’
It Takes Two presenter Zoe Ball will be missing from the Strictly Come Dancing spin-off show on Wednesday evening after she was struck down with a stomach bug. Former Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones will fill in on the BBC Two programme, which
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Rangers defender Fabio Cardoso to make return from injury in Berwick Rangers friendly clash
FABIO Cardoso will make his return from injury tonight when Rangers’ development squad face Berwick Rangers in a testimonial match for Steven Notman. The Portuguese defender broke his nose in a clash with Motherwell striker Ryan Bowman during the
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Gwen Taylor pays tribute after Duty Free ‘husband’ Keith Barron dies aged 83
Gwen Taylor has paid tribute to her former Duty Free on-screen husband, Keith Barron, following his death aged 83. The actor and comic – who also starred in Dennis Potter’s The Nigel Barton Plays and 1975 Hollywood film The Land That Time Forgot
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Man dies and toddler seriously injured in head-on crash
A man has died and a toddler is being treated for serious injuries after a head-on crash between two cars in Moray. The collision involving a black Vauxhall Astra and a grey VW Golf happened on the A96 near Elgin at 10am on Wednesday. A 23-
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SPONSORED CONTENT: Retire to this stunning park showhome at Red Deer Village
Kensington available with Part-Exchange & Gold Star Moving Assistance package Imagine retiring here to this stunning Kensington show home (£259,950) at Red Deer Village, Stepps, an exclusive residential park home community for the over 50s,
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Pictures and video: Mugabe ‘fine but confined to home’ after army makes move in Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe is “fine” but is confined to his home after a night of unrest in Zimbabwe that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster, South African president Jacob Zuma has said. Mr Zuma said he had spoken with 93-year-old Mr Mugabe
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Minimum alcohol pricing: Key questions about the proposal
The UK's highest court has rejected a long-running challenge against plans to use minimum pricing for alcohol to improve public health in Scotland. Here are some key questions about the proposal: :: What is Minimum Unit Pricing? Minimum unit
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Minimum alcohol pricing: Health campaigners hail 'massive victory for health and democracy'
The decision to allow minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland has been bailed a "massive victory" for health and democracy. Doctors and other health campaigners had supported the Scottish Government in its bid to bring in the controversial
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SPONSORED CONTENT: All I want for Christmas is a new CALA Home …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and with CALA Homes (West), the home of your dreams could be a festive reality with a selection of stunning properties still available to move into in time for Christmas. If the festive dinner table proved
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Dugdale calls for interim Scottish Labour leader's suspension amid probe
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has called for the man who was her deputy to be suspended from the party after allegations about his conduct emerged. Alex Rowley had taken over as interim Scottish Labour leader when Ms Dugdale dramatically
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May to "look at" Scottish police and fire VAT bill
Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to "look at the issue" of VAT paid by Scotland's emergency services.Since 2013 the SNP claim some £140 million has been slashed from frontline services to make VAT payments.SNP Westminster leader Ian
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South Africa snubbed as France is named host nation of 2023 Rugby World Cup
France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being selected ahead of South Africa and Ireland, World Rugby president Bill Beaumont announced on Wednesday. South Africa was expected to be awarded the tournament for a second time after being named
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Unemployment rises in Scotland
Scotland was one of the only parts of the UK to experience a slight increase in the unemployment rate in the latest period.Official figures show the jobless rate rose 0.1 percentage points to four per cent in July to September, up from 3.9 per cent in
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Climate change 'affecting recovery of deforested areas in Amazon'
DEFORESTED areas of the Amazon Basin have a limited ability to recover because of recent changes in climate, a study shows.Limited growth in a drier climate has restricted the amount of carbon that new trees can lock away from the atmosphere, reducing
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Serbians take up cricket to offer migrants a little taste of home
AS THOUSANDS of refugees and migrants continue to arrive on the shores of Europe, one Balkan country is starting to embrace cricket to try to give them a little taste of home.It is estimated that Serbia now hosts almost 5,000 asylum seekers, who have
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Explorer goes missing while searching for headhunters in Papua New Guinea
The family of a British explorer who has gone missing on an expedition to reach a remote tribe in Papua New Guinea have spoken of their concerns for his safety. Benedict Allen was dropped by helicopter into the remote jungle three weeks ago and
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Which Scottish Premiership stars are heading to the 2018 World Cup?
THE stage is set for next summer's World Cup in Russia. Scotland will once again not be there after failing in their qualifying bid, while the likes of the Netherlands, Italy and Chile will be conspicuous by their absence. Despite the failure
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British street names 'make residents feel less Scottish'
The name of the street where you live indicates how Scottish you feel, a study has found. People living in areas of Scotland with street names commemorating Britain, such as "Queen", "Royal", "Regent", or "London" are less likely to define themselves
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Climber scales Ben Nevis every day to help combat depression
A MAN who climbed the UK's highest mountain every day for a month to help combat his depression says the outdoors has saved his life.Andy Cole decided on the challenge after a doctor recommended he start getting into the fresh air to boost his mood.During
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Theatre review: Tabula Rasa, Traverse, Edinburgh, Four stars
TheatreTabula RasaTraverse Theatre, EdinburghNeil CooperFour starsMid-way through this stark meditation on loss, and the care that's required in the lead up to that loss, actress Pauline Goldsmith stands in the swirl of strings conjured up by the
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Agenda: Morality, not legality, should be the last word on the Paradise Papers
By Dr James Eglinton, Meldrum Lecturer in Reformed Theology, University of Edinburgh THE Paradise Papers have offered a fresh glimpse into the practice – seemingly common amongst the super-rich – of using (legal) international means in order to
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Rosemary Goring: There is far more to assessing potential than exam results
AT school, I was mocked for sounding English and proper. I blamed my mother, a Londoner, and the fact that I did not have the chameleon instincts, and the linguistic skill, to alter the way I spoke when I passed through the playground gate. Things
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Video: Fiancee of Scot jailed in India 'allowing myself to get my hopes up" that he will be released for Xmas
THE fiancee of the Scots ex-soldier imprisoned in India on firearms offences says she has been handed hope of his release before Christmas with a verdict on their appeal expected in the next few weeks. Billy Irving, 37, from Connel, Argyll and Bute
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Brian Laudrup: Aberdeen's Derek McInnes would bring stability to Rangers - he is the right man for the job
FORMER Rangers star Brian Laudrup has backed Derek McInnes for the Ibrox manager job due to his knowledge of the club. The Aberdeen boss is the favourite to succeed Pedro Caixinha in the role after the Portuguese was sacked last month. Speaking
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Scotland becomes the first country in the world to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol
SCOTLAND has become the first country in the world to introduce a minimum price for alcohol after a Supreme Court ruling that the controversial plan did not break EU guidelines. It means the cost of high-strength alcohol such as ciders will be
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'The queen bee is back': Our review of Blondie at the SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Blondie, SSE Hydro, Glasgow Five stars IT’S been almost 20 years since Blondie’s comeback album. The accompanying tour brought them to Glasgow’s Barrowlands in November 1998 and delighted a generation of fans, me included, who had been too
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Eight Premiership clubs awarded 'elite' status in Scottish FA's Project Brave structure
THE Scottish FA has announced which clubs have been awarded 'elite' status under the new Project Brave academy structure. Clubs have been placed in 'elite', 'progressive' and 'performance' categories according to 'a criteria-based system and an
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Acting Scottish Labour leader steps aside amid misconduct probe
SCOTTISH Labour's interim leader Alex Rowley has stepped aside from the role while claims about his conduct are investigated. The Scottish Labour Party confirmed he would "stand aside" after a former partner told the Scottish Sun newspaper that
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Dental firm Calcivis moves one step closer to US market
EDINBURGH medical device company Calcivis is planning to launch its tooth decay imaging technology in the US in 2019 after its pre-market approval application was filed with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October. Although the application
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Boris Johnson to meet jailed Briton's husband over diplomatic protection request
Boris Johnson will meet the husband of jailed British mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to discuss the possibility of her being offered "diplomatic protection" as part of efforts to secure her return from Iran. Richard Ratcliffe believes a change
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Diageo Scotland lags rest of firm on gender pay gap
DRINKS giant Diageo has said an inability to attract women into manufacturing roles that require shift working is largely to blame for a 16.7 per cent gender pay gap in its Scottish operations.The figure, which compares the median salary paid to all male
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Zimbabwe army says it has Mugabe and wife in custody after night of unrest
Zimbabwe’s army has said it has President Robert Mugabe and his wife in custody and is securing government offices and patrolling the capital’s streets following a night of unrest that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster. The
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Scottish teenagers more likely to choose fizzy drinks at school, study finds
Scottish teenagers are the most likely in the UK to choose fizzy drinks at school, according to a study. Just over 20% of Scottish 13 to 16-year-olds said they would choose to have a fizzy drink during the school day, compared to the UK average
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Countries must work together to tackle climate change, says Nicola Sturgeon
Countries from across the world must work together as "friends and partners" to tackle the problem of climate change, Nicola Sturgeon said. The First Minister will join political leaders from other United Nations countries at the international
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Dieting linked to drop in early deaths among obesity patients
Dieting may help reduce early deaths among obese patients, a new study has found. With or without exercise, weight-reducing diets - usually ones that are low in fat and saturated fat - can reduce the risk of premature death for obese people, the
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Open University releases range of free courses on Scottish law
A range of free courses on law in Scotland have been released by The Open University. The courses are intended to aid public understanding of the law and legal institutions. They look at issues such as the Scottish Parliament and law-making
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More than 400 fake 'Russian Twitter accounts' reportedly published posts about Brexit
More than 400 fake Twitter accounts believed to be run from Russia have reportedly published posts about Brexit. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh examined 2,752 accounts suspended by Twitter in the US. They identified 419 accounts
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Court to rule on minimum pricing plans challenge for alcohol and health concern
The UK's highest court is to rule on a challenge over plans to use minimum pricing for alcohol to improve public health in Scotland. Seven Supreme Court justices will announce their findings on Wednesday after hearing argument from the Scotch Whisky
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The Apprentice candidates turn to car sales and acting in latest task
The Apprentice candidates will attempt to break into the car sales industry in Wednesday night’s episode of the competition. Each team will be tasked with branding a car and creating an advertising campaign before pitching to a panel of experts
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Neil Cameron: Liam Miller gave Celtic fans some great memories – let’s hope he gets the chance to make a lot more
IT was so appropriate Liam Miller’s best game in a Celtic jersey came on Bonfire Night. His breath-taking performance in a thrilling Champions League match at Parkhead against Lyon was like a firework in that he sparked, left the punters eyes and
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Hibernian centurion John McGinn is ready to battle for a regular Scotland place
THERE isn't much John McGinn does these day which goes un-notice but it would have escaped most, perhaps even himself, that the recent win over Dundee was his 100th league game in Scottish football’s top flight.That’s a decent number for a player
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Mark Burchill: Anyone who played with Liam Miller became his friend
MARK BURCHILL was still struggling to come to terms and find the right words two days after the news of Liam Miller's fight with cancer broke. The pair were not only team-mates at Celtic as kids, they were pals. But then, as Burchill said, everyone
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Ian McConnell: Household misery is key UK economic theme
PRESSURE on consumers is becoming an all-too-familiar feature of economic releases these days. And it is writ large in Scottish Retail Consortium figures for October showing the sharpest year-on-year drop in sales value in the non-food category since
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Retailers hammered as Brexit hits consumers
THE value of Scottish retail sales last month was down on a year earlier, as the steepest drop in the non-food category since 2012 outweighed an inflation-fuelled rise in the grocery sector, industry figures reveal.The survey, published today by the Scottish
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Letter: Observing the Sabbath should be up to individuals
IN your editorial on the Christians bullying a shop owner on the isle of Lewis over Sabbath observance (“Further compromise may be needed on the Sabbath”, The Herald, November 14), you state that "ultimately, it is up to the people of Lewis to decide
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Church needs to recognise the existence of transgender people
ANTHONY Horan of the Scottish Catholic Parliamentary Office has misunderstood the Scottish Government's proposals on reform of the Gender Recognition Act (“Catholic Church: Allowing children to swap gender is deeply disturbing”, The Herald, November
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Pressure on businesses and households as inflation at five-year high
SCOTTISH Chambers of Commerce has highlighted pressure on businesses’ profits and household finances, after official figures revealed annual UK inflation stayed stuck at a five-year high last month.Figures published yesterday by the Office for National
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Shares in Scots transport giant tumble as US hurricanes whip up profit storm
FIRSTGROUP has cited the impact of the devastating hurricanes across the Atlantic on its operations in Puerto Rico as it posted a near £2 million loss for the six months ended September 30, sending its shares tumbling by nearly seven per cent.The bus
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Thompsons partner McGuire: this job is about much more than just the law
PATRICK McGuire never wanted to become a lawyer so perhaps it is no surprise that, having been persuaded to join the profession, he has spent his career questioning the laws that bind us. The Thompsons Solicitors partner, who followed in his father
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MPs go on the attack against hapless Homer
Homer Simpson has been blamed for reinforcing negative gender stereotypes about “hapless” dads. Former minister Jo Swinson told MPs during a debate on International Men’s Day that characters like the bumbling Simpson had helped “undermine” men’
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In pictures: The affection and tolerance at the heart of a union lasting 70 years
IN CHARACTER, they are markedly different, but the 70-year marriage between the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has stood the test of time. Their union, which has stretched from the 1940s well into the 21st century, has provided the monarchy with
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Iain Macwhirter: Salmond’s decision is foolish, but that does not make him a Putin puppet
SHE knows what you’re up to Vladimir, so you’d better clean up your campaign of media disinformation double quick. I’m sure the Russian President is shaking in his jodhpurs at Theresa May’s warning in her Guild Hall speech, which sounded a bit like
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Video: Sack Abellio ScotRail call as hundreds of staff are asked to quit Scotland's railways
HUNDREDS of ScotRail staff have been asked to consider quitting in a cost-cutting move condemned by one union as creating a "climate of fear" amongst the workforce. All administrative, clerical, supervisory and managerial staff across Scotland,
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Scots TV chef gets a particularly heartwarming response to his Arctic expedition fundraiser
CELEBRITY chef Tony Singh has managed to raise nearly £5,000 for a Scots hospice through a charity trek to the Arctic before he has even got his snow boots on. The restauranteur who stars in his own BBC2 television cooker show has been preparing
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Schools still struggling to recruit new headteachers
FLAGSHIP plans to give more power to headteachers have been dealt a blow after new figures showed nearly 30 schools have been unable to recruit senior staff. Scottish Government statistics found there were 29 permanent vacancies of secondary headteachers
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Furious Partick Thistle fear their game with Hearts will be be postponed - meaning nine matches in December
PARTICK THISTLE are furious at being left in the dark regarding whether their Ladbrokes Premiership match with Hearts on Sunday will go ahead as planned. As things stood late last night, the Firhill club had been given no real clear indication
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Child sexual abuse victims failed by lack of specialist support, charity warns
Children suffering sexual abuse in Scotland are being failed by a lack of specialist support, a charity has warned.New research by NSPCC Scotland found access to recovery services remains patchy and fragmented despite a greater spotlight on child sexual
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Herald View: Time to breathe life back in to Scots High Streets
The tinsel is already up. The cheesy adverts have started on TV. Soon Scotland’s shops will start piping Christmas carols too. However, there is not a lot of seasonal cheer to be had on the High Street. Retail sales, the latest figures suggest,
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Outlander studios in Cumbernauld set to expand in 2018
THE Scottish home of the hugely popular Outlander TV series is to be transformed into a major international film studio. Terry Thomson, chairman and owner of the Wardpark Studios in Cumbernauld, has unveiled ambitious plans which would see the
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Salmond facing TV boycott as Commons Speaker pulls out
ALEX Salmond is facing a boycott of his new chat show on a pro-Kremlin TV channel after House of Commons Speaker John Bercow withdrew as an early guest. Mr Bercow, who took part in Mr Salmond’s recent Edinburgh Fringe show, had initially agreed
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Letter: Jail time is no soft option
SUE Wade (Letters, November 14) misses the point as to why our justice system has jailed brutal rapist Samuel Ciornei for nine years instead of deporting him (“Nine years for ‘sinister’ rapist”, The Herald, November 14). First, with open borders
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Letters: Economic partnership a pipedream
IT never ceases to amaze how the PM still spouts catchphrases. Instead of concise details and end point outcomes for a future economic partnership with the EU, she resorts to vague imagery. After “strong and stable leadership” and then “calm leadership
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Letters: Take to the streets to protest against Universal Credit
IT is about time people took to the streets once more to protest about the iniquitous Universal Credit.Universal Credit is making a misery for people on benefits whether they are unemployed or disabled the length and breadth of the British Isles.There
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Sturgeon and May reach ‘understanding’ over Brexit
NICOLA Sturgeon has signalled a thaw in relations with Theresa May over Brexit, but said “substantial” progress is still required to avoid a constitutional crisis in the spring. After a 45-minute meeting with the Prime Minister in Downing Street
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Big rents rise adds to cost of living squeeze
SCOTLAND’S cost-of-living squeeze has intensified as “out of control” rents have soared by up to one third in the last decade. Concerns over surging rent prices come amid weak wage growth and new figures showing the pound’s weakness since the Brexit
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Tennis court provided setting for first stirrings of teenagers’ royal romance
THE romance between Prince Philip of Greece and Princess Elizabeth sprang out of a summer encounter on the tennis courts in 1939. The future couple, who are distant cousins, had been at the same gatherings on a number of occasions. When Philip
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Camley's Cartoon on Wednesday, November 15
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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Ken Smith's Diary: Making his pitch; help from Boris; and Christmas spirit
Making his pitch WE squeeze in a final GP story as Niall MacDonald tells us: "A doctor who practised on Paisley Road West had in his small consulting room a pair of footprints marked on the carpet. It must have confused some patients who thought
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Call for new university rankings on fair access
UNIVERSITIES which lower entry grades to help poorer students are being disadvantaged in prestigious league tables, a key official has warned.Professor Peter Scott, Scotland’s Commissioner for Fair Access, said current rankings took no account of efforts
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High streets in crisis: Scotland losing shops faster then rest of UK
SCOTLAND is losing shops from its high streets faster than anywhere else in the UK, new figures have revealed. Business advisers PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)say that the highest number of stores shutting their doors was found north of the border
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Herald View: Why too much kindness is bad for the grandchildren
IT has been the role of grandparents to spoil their grandchildren since time immemorial. But if the latest public health research from the University of Glasgow is to be believed, it seems they could inadvertently be killing their progeny with kindness
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Business leaders underline value of EU single market
A majority of business leaders in the UK want the Government to prioritise maintaining access to the European single market in the Brexit negotiations a survey has found.The Institute of Directors said 51 per cent of respondents to a member survey said
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Murray Buchan on track For Pyeongchang
MURRAY BUCHAN has done all he can to ensure he will be on the plane to Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympics in February but the halfpipe skier admits that despite having safely met the qualification criteria, he won’t feel secure until he is on
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Weinstein-accuser Rose McGowan surrenders to police over ‘drugs offence’
Rose McGowan, one of the high-profile accusers of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, has handed herself in to police over an alleged drug offence. The actress, 44, was released on bail after surrendering to Loudoun County Sheriff’s
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Australia votes in favour of same-sex marriage
Australia has followed Ireland in voting in favour of legalising same-sex marriage by 61.6% to 38.4%. The postal survey saw 16 million registered voters among Australia’s population of 24 million asked for their views on overturning the prohibition
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In pictures: Blondie are still atomic as Debbie Harry rocks Glasgow
DEBBIE Harry wowed the crowds in Glasgow as Blondie rocked the the SSE Hydro last night. The 72-year-old took centre stage as she performed songs from their new album, Pollinator, alongside some of their best known tracks. The punk band, which
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Dementia and children’s charities to benefit as part of Lisbon Lions tribute
CELTIC Football Club and its official charity will launch a series of projects to honour the legacy of the Lisbon Lions. A total of £2 million has been raised this year through the club’s charitable arm, the Celtic FC Foundation, to mark the 50th
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Wee Lee reckons he can help cut the All Blacks down to size at Murrayfield
At 5’11” and 14 stone 9lbs Lee Jones would have been considered a formidable specimen as a winger in any other era but it is hard to escape the conclusion that the 29-year-old was a victim of size-ism during his international wilderness years.
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Scotland skipper John Barclay reckons talking about history is pointless
The failure to beat the smaller nation of New Zealand in 31 Test meetings spread over 112 years may be one of the most galling statistics in sport, but rarely has Scotland got under All Black skin more than on the current captain’s debut a decade ago.Johnnie
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Ken Clarke: ‘Ridiculous’ move to set EU exit date could harm Britain
By Richard Wheeler and Elizabeth Arnold AMENDING Brexit legislation to include Britain’s exit date from the European Union could be “positively harmful to the national interest”, a senior Tory has warned. Former chancellor Ken Clarke said the
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No swear bear: Paddington M&S Christmas ad in the clear
A social media furore around the suggestion that the Marks & Spencer Christmas ad features a villain swearing at Paddington bear has been definitively resolved. The ad does not include a single swear word, the UK’s advertising watchdog has
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Shetland identified as an “ideal location” for launching satellites
SHETLAND has been identified as an “ideal location” for satellite launches in Britain, according to a report commissioned by the UK Space Agency. It has led to the formation of a local company to drive development in what the firm says could potentially
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Close friend of the Princess of Wales honoured for charity work
A CLOSE friend of the Princess of Wales, who has been honoured for her charity work, has said she was inspired by Diana. Rosa Monckton has been made an MBE for her voluntary and charitable services to people with learning difficulties and their
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Father of soldier who died on fitness test calls for inquest to be re-opened
The father of a soldier who died during an Army fitness test has asked for his son’s inquest to be re-opened, rejecting the findings of a report which concluded the death was an “unforeseen tragedy”. Corporal Josh Hoole, 26, of The Rifles, died
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Top policing inspector announces retirement
Scotland's top inspector of policing has announced he is to retire next year. Derek Penman, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, has given notice to the Scottish Government that he intends to retire on March 31, 2018. Mr Penman has
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Tory MP claims abuse by 'militant feminists' for supporting equality
Tory MP Philip Davies has claimed "militant feminists" have abused him for saying men and women should be treated equally. The outspoken backbencher told MPs on International Men's Day that those fighting for women's equality were often "quite
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Obituary - Chuck Mosley, singer
Singer Born: December 26th, 1959 Died: November 9th, 2017 Chuck Mosley, who has died aged 57, was an American singer and musician best known as the frontman of San Franciscan rock group Faith No More on their earliest recordings. Although
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Recipe of the Day: Eastern Mess by LeftField in Edinburgh
Eastern Mess by LeftField in Edinburgh Owned by Phil White and Rachel Chisholm, LeftField is a tiny restaurant serving the best Scottish Borders steaks right on the side of Bruntsfield Links. With a short, seasonal menu, LeftField focuses on simple
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Poem of the Day: Twice Removed by Robyn Bolam
Robyn Bolam, born in Newcastle, brought up in Northumberland, and now based in Hampshire, describes her quest to find more about her ancestral connections with Scotland’s Northern Isles. The poem comes from her new collection Hyem (Bloodaxe Books
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Animal welfare campaigners criticise decision over electronic shock dog collars
Animal welfare campaigners said it was "extremely disappointing" the Scottish Government will continue to allow dog owners to use electric shock collars. Ministers say new regulations being brought in will introduce tighter controls on the use
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Paying respects to atmospheric beauty of this city of the dead
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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Foreign Office demands access to British man arrested in India
The Foreign Office has requested consular access to check the welfare of a British man arrested in India who campaigners say has been tortured by police. Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, was detained in Jalandhar in the state
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Scot on charity bike ride across America in hospital after car crash
A father who was cycling 3,000 miles across America for charity is in hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car. Alan Corsie's charity ride was cut short less than 500 miles from his destination by the accident between Mariana and
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Grandparents in firing line over passive smoking and giving treats
DOTING grandparents unwittingly increase the cancer risk among children by doling out treats and subjecting them to second-hand smoke, according to a Scottish study. Grandchildren are being over-indulged with cakes, biscuits and sweets and allowed
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Two thirds of Scots suicide victims had health service contact in the year before their death
TWO-THIRDS of people who die by suicide in Scotland have some contact with health services in the year prior to their death. A new report highlights that over a quarter of those who took their own life had attended accident and emergency departments
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'Couch potato peers' claimed average of £14,000 in expenses, campaigners reveal
Campaigners have demanded reform of the House of Lords after revealing 33 “couch potato peers” who took part in less than a quarter of votes but claimed an average of £14,015 each in tax-free expenses last year.The peers, who also failed to speak in the
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Rangers caretaker Graeme Murty confident he will be rewarded - if he can make his Ibrox players better
GRAEME Murty has admitted he still struggling to come to terms with the fact he is the manager of Rangers, writes Matthew Lindsay. Murty has been put in temporary charge of the Ibrox club for the second time in under a year while directors search
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Graeme Murty: Leaving Scotland for Europe is already starting to pay off for Rangers kids
GRAEME Murty has hit back at critics of Rangers’ decision to pull out of the SPFL Development League and insisted the radical move will be responsible for developing more players who are capable of playing in the first team at Ibrox. The Glasgow
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Home is where the Hearts are for Christophe Berra as the capital club sweat over Tynecastle safety certificate
CHRISTOPHE Berra is hopeful Hearts will get the all-clear from Edinburgh City Council to open their new £12 million main stand this weekend - because he believes a return to Tynecastle will help them end their disappointing run of form. The capital
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ARTS NEWS: BBC Scotland Next, Maxie Bain show, Tommy Emmanuel, festival conference in Aberdeen
YOUNG people are being offered a chance to shape BBC Scotland’s future output across TV, radio and online.BBC Scotland are joining forces with Young Scot in the search for 25 young people to help change their programming.As part of Scotland’s Year of
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Mother's fury at 'lack of support' for daughter who took her own life
THE mother of a troubled teenager who took her own life has criticised mental health care, saying she was let down by the system. Judi Toledo said her 17-year-old daughter, Libbi, would “maybe still be here” if she had received better support.
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Songs of Praise star Aled Jones taken off air as probe launched into alleged misconduct
Songs Of Praise star Aled Jones will not appear on the BBC while the broadcaster investigates alleged inappropriate behaviour more than a decade ago. The singer and TV presenter, who found fame at the age of 12 with his top five Christmas hit Walking