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Hearts are running out of time to get Tynecastle ready for Sunday's match with Partick Thistle
HEARTS are running out of time to have their new Tynecastle main stand ready for Sunday’s Ladbrokes Premiership match with Partick Thistle City of Edinburgh Council officials will this morning hold a third inspection, but time is clearly against
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Who has the Wright stuff for Northern Ireland if Michael O'Neill goes?
YOU might call them Scotland’s Northern Irish managerial mafia. And as one member of the clan closes in on the international hot-seat in the country where he has chosen to put down roots and make his home, it was only right that the intrigue should
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: Exciting Scots may tempt Michael O'Neill
Brendan Rodgers, the Celtic manager, thinks that the exciting crop of players in the Scotland squad may tempt Michael O’Neill to walk away from Northern Ireland and accept the head coach role with the Scottish Football Association. Rodgers isn’
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Celtic boost as Thiago Motta set to miss Paris St Germain match with knee injury
CELTIC were handed a pre-match boost ahead of their Champions League meeting with Paris St Germain next Wednesday night when it was revealed that Thiago Motta, the veteran Brazilian who adds steel to their midfield, requires knee surgery and may not play
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Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone denies sex assault claim
Sylvester Stallone has denied reports that he was accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Las Vegas in the 1980s. The girl alleged the Rocky actor said he would "beat her head in" if she told anyone about the incident with him and
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Reforms to tackle postcode lottery of new drugs
SCOTTISH patients with rare or terminal illnesses will soon no longer face a postcode lottery when it comes to ground-breaking new drugs.From February 2018, patients will have better access to non-routine medicines which are currently prescribed on an
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Royal Mail warns union dispute could hit second half results
ROYAL Mail has said efforts to reach an agreement with the unions over pensions and pay could hit its second-half performance as profits fell by nearly a third.The firm said pre-tax profits dropped 30 per cent to £77 million for the 26 weeks to September
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There will be queues, traffic and sore feet...but I'll never forsake Christmas shopping on the high street
By Marianne Taylor IS there a more glorious sight than Glasgow’s Buchanan Street on a crisp, sunny Saturday in the lead-up to Christmas? I found myself thinking this at the weekend as I stood next to the statue of Donald Dewar and looked down –
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Sterling's recovery holds back FTSE 100 as European peers make gains
A MILD recovery by the pound weighed on the FTSE 100, which failed to benefit from a recovery in global stocks that lifted its European peers.The blue chip index ended the day up just 0.19 per cent or 14.33 points at 7386.94, while its continental counterparts
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SNP suspends former minister in sleaze probe
THE former SNP children’s minister Mark McDonald has been suspended by the party after it received fresh information about inappropriate behaviour. It is understood a worker at the Scottish Parliament made an allegation about his conduct. It
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Boy, two, left without a father after horrific crash
A TWO year old boy has been left without a father after a road accident. The child was seriously injured in a crash that claimed the life of his 23-year-old father Dameon MacPhee on the A96 between Elgin and Lhanbryde in Moray. The 23-year-old
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How Scotland could be in line for an alternative World Cup... for losers
SCOTLAND could be in the frame for an invite to a World Cup losers alternative tournament suggested by the USA for nations that failed to make Russia 2018. The US Soccer Federation is looking into the possibility of an event next year involving
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Review: Alex Salmond Show - the new Jon Stewart or a Poundland Parky?
WITH the green logo of Russia Today glowing radioactively in a corner of the screen, the Alex Salmond Show fizzed into life. “I’m looking forward to you joining me every week as we meet a whole host of politicians, stars of stage and screen, business
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urges next Scotland boss to play Kieran Tierney at left-back
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers believes the next Scotland manager will get the "maximum" out of Kieran Tierney as a left-back. The 20-year-old played right-back for former national team boss Gordon Strachan towards the end of the failed World Cup
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Fergus Linehan extends contract, will lead Edinburgh International Festival until 2022
THE director of the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), Fergus Linehan, has extended his contract to lead the festival until 2022.Mr Linehan presented his first Edinburgh International Festival programme in August 2015, and was originally appointed
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
AN advert on the subject of holidays, in the Glasgow Herald of Saturday, July 6, 1946, consisted of a dialogue between a man and his valet. The man conceded that foreign travel had lost some of its appeal because of the war, “even if the landing conditions
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GLASGOW LOVES CHRISTMAS: Style Mile Carnival comes to town
Where will you be on November 26? How about on the streets of Glasgow?
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GLASGOW LOVES CHRISTMAS: Get set for the Santa Dash
As thousands of Santas get set to take to the streests of Glasgow, it can only mean one thing .... time for the Santa Dash!
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Former justice secretary is new chairman of Scots illicit trade group
FORMER justice secretary Kenny MacAskill, has been appointed as the new chair of the Scottish Anti Illicit Trade Group (SAITG). The 59-year-old SNP politician will head up the group - which brings together experts from both the public and private
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Ticked off: Twitter axes official verification for far-right figures
TWITTER has removed blue ticks from a string of controversial users following criticism of the number of far-right figures who are verified on the platform.English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson and American white nationalist Richard Spencer were
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Kevin Spacey accused of "inappropriate behaviour" by 20 people at Old Vic
The Old Vic has said 20 people have claimed they were victims of "inappropriate behaviour" by Kevin Spacey, its former artistic director.The London theatre released the conclusion following its investigation into allegations concerning the actor
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Gregor Townsend makes two Scotland changes for visit of New Zealand
SCOTLAND head coach Gregor Townsend has made two changes to his team for the visit of New Zealand this Saturday. Both changes are injury-enforced, with Zander Fagerson replacing prop WP Nel and Cornell du Preez stepping in at number eight in place
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Davidson hits out at SNP's 'broken promises' on income tax
Ruth Davidson has attacked the Scottish Government's "broken promises" on income tax, as she demanded an apology from ministers to taxpayers who were "misled" that their bills would not rise.In the run-up to the 2016 Holyrood election
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Staff on Virgin's West Coast line vote to strike in pay dispute
Rail workers on Virgin Trains' West Coast route have voted by nine to one to go on strike in a dispute over pay.The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said the dispute involves almost 1,800 train managers, on-board catering staff, station and clerical
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Celtic's Kieran Tierney named Ladbrokes Premiership player of the month
CELTIC defender Kieran Tierney has been named Ladbrokes Premiership player of the month for October. The Scotland internationalist helped the Hoops reach the Betfred Cup final last month as well as helping them to wins over Dundee and Aberdeen
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IT firm NVT on podium at Glasgow 2018
NVT GROUP has won a contract to support the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.The Scottish IT firm will provide telecommunications services, internet access and network integration across host venues. Glasgow is hosting the championships in partnership
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The Bottom Line: Christmas misery sets in early
Living in the ‘80sIT sounds like the concept behind a reality television series. John Scott, managing director of Scottish recruitment firm FPS (First People Solutions), is challenging staff at its Glasgow and Edinburgh offices to go back to the 1980s
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AgriScot winners revealed
AgriScot, Scottish agriculture’s biggest one-day event, was held at Ingliston, near Edinburgh, yesterday. Dairy results - heifer champions Red & White champion and interbreed super champion; Eastford Holsteins. Ayrshire champion; W&
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Jonatan Johansson pleased to see Fabio Cardoso make Rangers return in friendly win over Berwick
JONATAN Johansson was pleased to see Fabio Cardoso make a return from injury during Rangers' 4-0 friendly win over Berwick Rangers. The Light Blues development team travelled to Shielfield Park on Wednesday evening with seven first-team players
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Theatre: Cabaret, Playhouse, Edinburgh, Five stars
TheatreCabaret, The Playhouse, Edinburgh Neil Cooper, Five starsWILL Young's pasty-faced Emcee pokes his head through the giant 'O' in the word 'WILLKOMMEN' that covers the stage curtain at the start of this touring revival of composer
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Salmond's controversy hit TV show hit by series of production blunders
ALEX Salmond’s debut TV show on the Russian propaganda channel RT has been mired in controversy over a series of mysterious tweets. The former first minister claimed he had received “an avalanche” of tweets from the public, but four of those he
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Brian Beacom: When sorry seems to be the easiest word
WHEN sorry seems to be the hardest word, does that suggest it’s pointless? This week, Boris finally blurted out an apology for his gross buffoonery but by saying sorry in instalments he looked as a contrite as fox with a mouthful of chicken feathers
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Mothers break taboo by staging story of their children's death
Nicole Bowes no longer has much patience with people feeling awkward about the death of her child. "I know it might make you feel uncomfortable to talk about it. But you get to go home later, this is my life. You can afford to feel uncomfortable for
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Rape victims regret going to court even if their attacker is convicted, report says
SCOTLAND'S courts are so bad that some rape victims wish they had never been through it – even if their attacker is convicted, according to a charity.Sandy Brindley, of Rape Crisis Scotland said: "What women are telling us is that their experience
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5 drinks to try
Sometimes I spend hours labouring over a suitable preamble on which to hang my round up of five favourites for the week and other times I find myself so overly effusive in my tasting notes that I barely leave myself a chance to say hello. This week definitely
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Survey reveals that average season ticket price has risen in three of four Scottish leagues
THE BBC’s Price of Football study has revealed that the average price of a season ticket in Scotland has risen in three of the four divisions this season. The amount fans must pay for both the cheapest and most expensive tickets is up in every
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Former Labour minister to lead Police Scotland watchdog
A former Labour minister and respected academic has been appointed to head Scotland's civilian watchdog. The Scottish Government has named Susan Deacon as the new chairwoman of the Scottish Police Authority after a series of concerns that the body
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Rangers legend Ally McCoist admits he would consider taking Sunderland job
FORMER Rangers boss Ally McCoist would consider taking the Sunderland job as the English Championship club search of a new man at the helm. Simon Grayson was sacked by the Black Cats on Halloween and McCoist, who spent two years at the north-eastern
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Theresa May blasted for Scottish independence Twitter blunder
Prime Minister Theresa May has come under fire for a Twitter gaffe suggesting Scotland was independent from the rest of the UK. A Tweet posted from her official account after meeting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for Brexit talks was critcised
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Ousted Catalan leader tells of referendum violence as he debuts on Salmond's RT show
THE ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, who will be the first guest to appear on Alex Salmond’s new show on Russian broadcaster RT, tells the former First Minister that Catalonia “will succeed” in its independence aims. In a preview of the
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Former Sunderland manager Gus Poyet expresses interest in Rangers job
FORMER Brighton and Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has expressed interest in the Rangers vacancy. Herald Sport revealed exclusively a fortnight ago that the Uruguayan had put his name forward as a potential replacement for the sacked Pedro Caixinha
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Evans drives Britain's next WRC generation
WHATEVER the outcome of the Kennards Hire Rally Australia this weekend, 2017 will go down as a memorable one for Elfyn Evans and British rallying. The serious action in the last WRC event of the year begins tomorrow, Evans having elevated himself
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Leith firm Watermans expands offering with bolt-on deal
LEITH-based law firm Watermans Legal has bulked up its offering with the acquisition of fellow Edinburgh outfit Wright & Co.Thanks to the deal, Watermans, which has an office in Glasgow as well as in Edinburgh, now operates two brands, with Watermans
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Squeeze on pay revealed in official figures
HOUSEHOLDS in Great Britain are being weighed down by a continuing fall in real earnings, amid weak nominal pay settlements and a Brexit vote-fuelled surge in inflation, latest official figures show.The Office for National Statistics said yesterday that
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Scots Tory 'mutineer' defends position on Brexit Bill
THE Scottish Tory MP accused of being a “Brexit mutineer” has robustly defended his position in a letter to local party members.Paul Masterton, who was elected in East Renfrewshire in June, said he profoundly disagreed with the UK government’s plan to
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Decision to award France 2023 World Cup provokes anger from South Africa
France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup after World Rugby's membership voted against the recommendation made by the governing body's independent evaluation committee, prompting criticism from preferred bidder South Africa.World Rugby chairman
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Michael O'Neill will interview the SFA about the Scotland job - it won't be the other away around
OH, but to be a fly on the wall when Michael O’Neill, sometime in the very near future, sits down opposite the SFA party headed by Stewart Regan. What can be guaranteed is that the most stringent of interviews is going to take place. No stone unturned
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Health staff demoralised by 'get them out the door' culture
DOCTORS and nurses find the culture of getting “patients out the door” to reach turnover targets hugely demoralising, Scotland's former chief medical officer has said as he claimed introducing “legal” waiting times had been a mistake. Professor
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Herald View: Care must not take second place to NHS targets
TARGETS are aspirations. Applied to health care, they may motivate speedier treatment. But, while speed is often of the essence, sometimes matters are not so simple. Or, as Sir Harry Burns put it yesterday when introducing his long-awaited review of NHS
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Revealed: The most attractive UK city for hotel investment outside London
EDINBURGH has been rated as the most attractive UK city outside London for hotel investment for a fourth straight year.Senior hospitality industry leaders surveyed by accountancy firm Deloitte identified Edinburgh as the most attractive hotel investment
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Good day is bad for renewables
TODAY (November 15) is calm, dull dry and cool and UK-wide power outputs as a percentage of our demand from wind, hydro, pumped storage and solar at around 9 o’clock this morning were 0.72 per cent, 1.53 per cent, 0.65 per cent and 0.77 per cent.We do
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Why we should continue to be extremely wary of the Russian bear
MY father, long-time dead, served in the Merchant Navy 1939-1945. He was passionate about two things; Russia's sacrifice in eliminating the threat of Nazi domination, and his dislike of John Wayne. The latter because he considered him, rightly or
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There are better ways to fight drink problem
SO the Scottish Government is happy at last that spending millions of pounds in the courts has won the right to apply a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol – to stop the poorest drinkers from becoming alcoholic.I always opposed this plan on the basis
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Distillery bid on land linked to Robert the Bruce in funding boost
PLANS to build a distillery on land linked historically to Robert the Bruce in Inverclyde have been handed a major boost after the project received a near-£1 million grant from the public purse. The firm behind the proposed Ardgowan Distillery,
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Alison Rowat: Bounty awaits the premier who can head off this mutiny
WHAT a bad-tempered place Westminster has become these days, with Tory MP Dominic Grieve accusing colleagues of making “blood-curdling threats” against rebels and Labour members bellowing at veteran anti-poverty campaigner and party father figure Frank
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Camley's Cartoon on Thursday, November 16
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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Price of super strength cider and beer set to treble
THE price of super-strength beers and ciders is set to treble as Scotland took the unprecedented step of hiking up the cost of alcohol. The policy will see high-strength ciders, which can currently be bought for as little as £3.59, go up to £11.25
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Historic bid to curb Scotland's deadly alcohol obsession
CAMPAIGNERS have hailed a court ruling making Scotland the first country to raise the price of alcohol as “the biggest public health breakthrough since the ban on smoking in public places”– amid claims the landmark decision will save hundreds of lives
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Engineering workers carry out occupation of Scots yards in bid to save 1,400 jobs
HUNDREDS of staff at a Scots engineering company which is facing insolvency have carried out an occupation of three yards and barricaded gates to ensure nothing is removed. Staff at Burntisland Fabrications, or BiFab, made the move as they launched
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Scotland’s minimum alcohol pricing scheme will be ‘world’s best’ says expert
AN international expert minimum unit pricing of alcohol who has advised the Scottish Government on its strategy, says they are coming up with "the world's best" scheme that will cut crime, hospitals admissions and deaths. Professor Tim Stockwell
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Tributes to the campaigner whose vision was "catalyst" for minimum pricing
The campaign for minimum pricing began a decade ago and was led by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems. It brought together health experts – psychiatrists, doctors and GPs – to consider ways to tackle Scotland's problem with alcohol.
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Herald View: Welcome court ruling on alcohol pricing is overdue
PERHAPS unusually, the language of the legal judgment sums up the position clearly: “Minimum pricing is a proportional means of achieving a legitimate aim.” Yesterday, in a unanimous judgment, seven Supreme Court judges said legislation passed by the
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Ken Smith's Diary: Curtains for Mugabe; a fruity reply; and a monster bet
Fruity reply MALCOLM Boyd in Milngavie tells of taking a drive along the Clyde Valley and stopping at one of the garden centres for morning coffee. Says Malcolm: "I asked the waitress if the caramel shortcake was low calorie. 'Of course,' she replied
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BP to return billions more to investors after surge in profits
BP has launched a programme to return around $1.6 billion (£1.2bn) more cash to shareholders a year, after slashing costs in response to the crude price plunge and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, writes Mark Williamson. The oil and gas giant has
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Fresh pressure on crude price highlights North Sea challenge
CRUDE prices have come under renewed pressure after experts predicted a record increase in production in US shale areas in coming years would cause major market upheaval. The International Energy Agency forecast US shale output will increase by
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Headteachers warn of “unmanageable strain” of coping with school cuts
A HEADTEACHER has told how school leaders are bearing an “unmanageable strain” caused by cuts and lack of staff.The warning from Stephen Miller, president of School Leaders Scotland, (SLS) comes at a time when plans are being drawn up to give headteachers
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Kenny MacAskill: Props for minimum pricing, but now we must tackle the advertisers
FIRST proposed ten years ago, it’s five years since Minimum Unit Price (MUP) was overwhelmingly supported by the Scottish Parliament. It’s been a difficult road along the way with political opposition and legal challenges to surmount. The Scottish
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Suspended MSP was quizzed by police
ALEX Rowley was questioned by police over claims he harassed a former partner, it emerged yesterday, as he was suspended by Labour in a misconduct probe. Mr Rowley stepped aside as interim Scottish leader after the woman, who dated him in 2010
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Ask hard questions of the monarchy
OH dear. I must be becoming either cynical or psychic.When the Paradise Papers revealed that members of the Windsor clan had their fingers in the offshore tax haven honey pot I felt it was inevitable that the palace spin department would leap into action
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Councils say they must not be "poor relation" in budgets
COUNCIL leaders will today step up demands for more money ahead of the UK and Scottish budgets, saying they must no longer be “the poor relation of the public sector”.Chancellor Philip Hammond is due to give his budget next Wednesday, while SNP Finance
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Letters: When will this Government have the decency to give up the ghost and go?
THE following paragraph appeared in today’s Herald (November 15) – “The Tories have crashed to new levels of unpopularity in a poll out today which shows that half the population is worse off now than a year ago. It paints a bleak picture of the nation
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Scott Wright: Grants are vital to Scotch export health
THE Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Scottish Government’s minimum pricing legislation may not have been the result the Scotch whisky industry was looking for. But there was something to celebrate for distillers of the water of life yesterday
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Agenda: Jean-Claude Juncker writes for The Herald
By Jean-Claude Juncker, President, European Commission, and Stefan Löfven, Prime Minister of Sweden TOMORROW, the Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden. As hosts, we have both long argued that the European Union
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He deserves to be locked up for life, claims victim of Scots HIV infections hairdresser
One of the men who a Scots hairdresser deliberately tried to infect with HIV has said nothing less than a life sentence will satisfy him after what his former lover did. The 42-year-old victim said he was preyed upon by Daryll Rowe, 27, originally
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Scotland's tourist chiefs launches charm offensive on Chinese millennials in trade mission
A NINE-DAY mission has begun to capitalise on one of the world's most lucrative tourism market and is targetting millennials as a "driving force of growth". Chinese visitor numbers to the UK are expected to rise by almost half, from 260,000 to
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Talks underway to have China in the hands of Edinburgh's Hogmanay
TALKS are underway to have a major Chinese broadcaster beam footage of the Scottish capital's world-famous Hogmanay bash to a potential audience of more than 80 million people. Central China TV is back in the mix for this year’s event, which will
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Outstanding Celtic star Tom Rogic inspires Australia to the World Cup
ANGE Postecoglou, the Australia manager, insised he knew the"outstanding" Tom Rogic would star in Sydney as the Celtic midfielder inspired his country to World Cup qualification. The mercurial playmaker dazzled in front of a capacity 77,000
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Ryan Edwards hopes to line up alongside hero Tim Cahill as Australia crash World Cup party
Ryan Edwards watched his Australian heroes like Everton legend Tim Cahill strut their stuff on the biggest stage of them all as a starry-eyed kid, and dreamed one day of representing his country at the World Cup.And now he is pinching himself that his
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Coach Hansen happy with All Blacks midweek workout in Lyon
New Zealand were made to work hard for Tuesday’s 28-23 victory over a France XV in Lyon, but coach Steve Hansen declared himself satisfied with the exercise.The fixture was a relatively unusual undertaking in the context of modern tours at this time of
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Sikh leader asks Sturgeon to help Scot held in India
The Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson has said she would love to invite US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May on to the famous quiz show. The renowned “Queen of Mean” said she had yet to decide whether to return to the BBC
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Sturgeon pledges early decision on date for cutting emissions output to zero
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to make an early decision on the date Scotland seeks to aspire to cut emissions output to zero. In a keynote speech to the UN Climate Change Conference, COP23, in Bonn, Ms Sturgeon pointed to the Scottish
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Johnson meeting ‘positive and constructive’, says jailed Briton’s husband
The husband of jailed British mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has described his hour-long meeting with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson as “positive and constructive”. Richard Ratcliffe said Mr Johnson has no fixed date for his planned visit to
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Kevin Ferrie: Supposedly vulnerable All Black 83 per cent success rate is 'only' as good as their 20th century predecessors
Back in 1999 the then chairman of Saatchi and Saatchi Kevin Roberts addressed a meeting of the Scottish Institute of Chartered Accountants, but thankfully he was not there to explain why his company had worked as hard as it did to keep Margaret Thatcher
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Trees felled to protect lambs from sea eagles
Chopping down trees to stop sea eagles nesting near to sheep is among measures being trialled to stop Britain’s biggest bird of prey killing lambs. The move comes with predictions that sea eagle numbers are set to double over the next decade.
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Australian-born Ben Toolis aims to tap into all of his heritage in seeking motivation against All Blacks
Ben Toolis is by no means the first player to come from the antipodes to represent Scotland, but the lock forward seems to be looking to find a way of combining all elements of his identity to find what it takes to make history at BT Murrayfield this
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Recipe of the Day: Sesame Tuna and Grapefruit Salad by White Horse Oyster and Seafood Bar
Sesame Tuna and Grapefruit Salad by White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar in Edinburgh White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar is situated on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, offering a dining experience focused on fresh seafood and shellfish
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Four people being treated after fire rips through high-rise flats near Belfast
Four people are being treated by paramedics following a blaze that ripped through a high-rise block of flats in Northern Ireland. Emergency services are at the scene of the fire at Coolmoyne House in Dunmurry, near Belfast, where residents have
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Poem of the Day: Oscar and Henry by Fleur Adcock
Robert Burns had his Twa Dogs, Caesar and Luath. The two dogs of Fleur Adcock’s poem have also characterful names and dispositions. You can make their acquaintance in her latest collection, Hoard (Bloodaxe Books, £9.95). This distinguished poet and
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Checklist: 10 things to do across Scotland this weekend
1. Glasgow Christmas Market St Enoch Square, Glasgow, until December 22 Christmas isn’t Christmas without a visit to the traditional markets for a gastronomic treat, a warming glass of festive cheer and a festive gift with a twist. This year,
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Sikh leader asks Sturgeon to help Scot held in India
THE Scottish Government is "deeply concerned" about the detention of a Scottish man in India who campaigners say has been tortured by police. Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, was detained in Jalandhar in the state of Punjab
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A planet called 'Ross' could offer new hope for the future of Mankind
A newly discovered planet orbiting a nearby star could be the closest world to Earth providing a comfortable home for life. The Earth-sized planet, named Ross 128b, is just 11 light years away and thought to have a "mild" climate with temperatures
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Firefighters praised for preventing deaths after high-rise fire in Belfast
Firefighters have been praised for averting loss of life after a fire broke out in a high-rise tower block near Belfast. The blaze burst through windows of a ninth floor apartment in Coolmoyne House in Dunmurry, causing scorch damage on two sides
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Supermarket giant makes U-turn after cutting deliveries to remote community
A remote Scottish Highland community is finally getting deliveries from supermarket Tesco after the chain made an unexpected U-turn -- following outcry from residents. People living in Strathnaver, Sutherland were left furious when the supermarket
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First edition Harry Potter sells for record-breaking £106,250
A FIRST edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has sold for a world record price of more than £100,000. The book, which was signed by JK Rowling, was expected to go for up to £40,000 but fetched £106,250 at Bonhams auction in London
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Panic appointment could cost cash-strapped Rangers dear - they must get the right manager on board
THE Rangers board are safeguarding the long-term financial stability of the Ibrox club by refusing to be rushed into appointing a replacement for Pedro Caixinha. That was the assessment from a leading business consultant today – exactly three weeks
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Obituary - John McCracken, historian and Africanist
Historian and Africanist born July 1st 1938 died October 23rd 2017 With the passing of Professor John McCracken Scotland has lost an outstanding Africanist while Malawi has lost its leading historian. He has contributed substantially
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"Rangers was like a messy breakfast - Ibrox chiefs are right to take their time appointing a new manager"
THE leading business consultant who received an alarming first hand insight into how dysfunctional Rangers had become before the current regime assumed control last night praised Ibrox directors for taking their time to appoint a new manager. It
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Scotland prop Zander Fagerson is enjoying learning Kiwi style rugby from new Glasgow Warriors coach Dave Rennie
Zander Fagerson may be a proud Scot but the Glasgow Warriors prop is delighted to be getting the chance to learn to play like an All Black.Following Edinburgh rival Willem Nel’s departure from the squad after breaking his arm during last weekend’s win
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Makar pens poem to highlight "outrage" of homelessness
THE national poet, the Makar Jackie Kay has written a new poem about the "wasted resource" of empty homes.Scotland’s poet laureate has delivered a new poem, Round the Empty Houses, along with a speech to the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership
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From the heart: watching live theatre unifies an audience's heartbeats, research finds
THE drama of live theatre causes the hearts of its audience to beat together, new research has found.Watching a live theatre performance can make your heart beat synchronise with other audience members, the study by neuroscientists from University College
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ARTS NEWS: Nicolas Cage celebration, St Mary's Music School film, Hunterian show
CAGE-A-RAMA is to be Scotland’s first Nicolas Cage Film Festival.Curated by Matchbox Cinebclub, the event is a two day festival celebrating the life and films of the actor, on January 6 and 7.It will be held at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in