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Hearts sweat as Tynecastle safety certificate goes into extra time - as Thistle pledge to fight any further fixture chaos
PARTICK Thistle and Hearts won’t find out until this lunchtime at the earliest if Sunday’s scheduled Ladbrokes Premiership clash at Tynecastle will go ahead – but the Maryhill outfit have pledged to fight the matter with the SPFL in the event the match
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Richard Tait humbled after making Motherwell fans' cup final dreams come true
The only people in North Lanarkshire who are desperately trying not to think about next weekend’s Betfred Cup final fall into two distinct categories; Rangers supporters or Motherwell squad members.The Fir Park club go up against Celtic next Sunday at
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Mammoth sale! Four skeletons tipped to make up to £400,000
A complete family of prehistoric mammoth skeletons will go under the hammer for the first time. The Ice Age forms are expected to sell for between £250,000 and £400,000 at auction in West Sussex on Tuesday. The collection is open for the public
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Children In Need show airs first look at Doctor Who Christmas special
A first teaser has been unveiled of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special. The clip, starring outgoing Doctor Peter Capaldi, predecessor David Bradley and Mark Gatiss, aired on BBC One within the first minutes of the BBC’s Children In Need 2017
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Charles arrives in Antigua on visit to hurricane-hit Caribbean islands
The Prince of Wales was welcomed with pomp and ceremony to Antigua and Barbuda as his tour of hurricane-ravaged Caribbean islands began. His visit started as the UK Government reaffirmed its commitment to “stand by” the islands devastated by the
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Councils not using powers to ensure homes are safe, Tories claim
Councils are failing to use powers to ensure homes are safe and in good repair, the Scottish Conservatives have warned. Figures obtained by the party show a drop in the local authority use of measures to improve sub-standard properties when owners
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US civil rights activist Jesse Jackson diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
US civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson has revealed he is suffering from Parkinson’s disease. In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old said family and friends noticed a change in him about three years ago. He said he could no longer ignore
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Witnesses describe shock of mid-air crash near Waddesdon Estate
A member of the Rothschild family has told of her shock after a mid-air collision between a helicopter and an aircraft missed her by five minutes. The woman, who did not want her full name published, told the Press Association she heard a loud
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Grown-up cabaret La Clique Noel gets a festive twist at the Spiegeltent
Neil CooperLESS than a year ago, David Bates thought he might well be done with Edinburgh. The owner and producer of the Famous Spiegeltent, who had transformed a 97-year-old construction into a global brand which in part had come to define the spirit
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Subdued global trading leaves FTSE 100 nearly flat
THE FTSE 100 edged into the red on Friday as a recovery in global equities lost steam amid subdued trading.London's blue chip index ended the day relatively flat, down just 0.08 per cent or 6.26 points at 7,380.68 points.Its European peers suffered
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Shares in Carillion dive more than 40% on profit warning
Shares in Carillion have plummeted more than 40% and were temporarily suspended after the troubled construction group warned over profits and said it will breach its financial covenants.The group said annual profits looked set to be "materially lower
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Inquiry ordered into 'under-reported' A&E waiting times at Scots hospital
HEALTH Secretary Shona Robison has ordered an independent review after a whistleblower raised concerns that long A&E waiting times were being under-reported in NHS Lothian. Ms Robison ordered the health board to carry out a full investigation
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Man arrested over missing teenager Gaia Pope released
A 49-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing teenager Gaia Pope has been released under investigation, police said. The man, named locally as Paul Elsey, was arrested on Thursday afternoon and quizzed about the disappearance
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Sir Patrick Stewart tells ‘sexiest man alive’ Blake Shelton to step aside
Sir Patrick Stewart has jokingly tipped himself as the real world’s sexiest man following country singer Blake Shelton’s accolade. Shelton – boyfriend of pop star Gwen Stefani – was recently named sexiest man alive by US magazine People, sharing
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Salvador Dali’s Mae West Lips sofa at risk of leaving the UK
Salvador Dali’s Mae West Lips sofa could leave the country unless a buyer is found to pay its almost £500,000 asking price. The Government has placed a temporary export bar on Sofa, which Dali created with Surrealist poet Edward James. A buyer
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HMRC's interest in our shares
CORRESPONDENTS such as Sandy Gemmill (Letters, November 15) are correct to point out that the average tax increase of £400 for higher rate taxpayers is comparatively trivial. However, it is important to realise that the tax burden has to been seen in
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Dozens of children and staff off sick at school after norovirus outbreak
A SCHOOL has been struck down by the winter vomiting bug, with nearly 60 children and staff off sick. Norovirus has swept through Old Monkland Primary and Nursery School in Coatbridge. Several members of staff and 59 children, 55 school pupils
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Phil O'Donnell's son to parade trophy ahead of Betfred Cup final meeting between Celtic and Motherwell
Phil O'Donnell's youngest son will parade the Betfred Cup around Hampden before his late father's former clubs, Motherwell and Celtic, meet in the final. Luc O'Donnell, 14, will place the trophy on the plinth before both teams walk out of the tunnel
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Josh Windass brands Rangers’ failure to win three games in a row as ‘embarrassing’
RANGERS’ failure to win three games in a row this season is embarrassing, according to midfielder Josh Windass. The Light Blues have failed to put together a hat-trick of victories since last December, with Pedro Caixinha not managing the feat
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Best seabird breeding season for Outer Hebrides island since 2000
The island of Mingulay in the Outer Hebrides has had its best seabird breeding season since 2000, according to new figures. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) said 2017 has been a “bumper year” for razorbills and guillemots. In fact, the
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Briton 'tortured in India' now out of police custody
A British man arrested in India and said by campaigners to have been tortured by police is now out of police custody following a court hearing, it is claimed. The Sikh Federation UK said Jagtar Singh Johal is in judicial custody after appearing
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World 'first' as Scotland produces its own Tequila Sunrise
It is the eye-watering clear liquor drank with lime and salt that is synonymous with the highlands of Mexico. But now an unlikely producer is entering the Tequila market, and created in its own distinctive style. Above: agave An Aberdeen
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The exhilarating Good Time: film review by Alison Rowat
Good Time (15)Three starsDirs: Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie With: Robert Pattinson, Benny SafdieRuntime: 102 minutesMET with standing ovations at Cannes, this walk on the wild side New York drama might have been titled Robert Pattinson Drives a Stake Through
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS
UPPER Clyde Shipbuilders had been in the headlines for months. It had gone into liquidation in mid-June, 1971, after John Davies, the Conservatives’ Trade and Industry Secretary, stuck to his previous warning that he had no intention of giving it any
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Review: Hollywood’s golden age is born again in heartfelt Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
Dir: Paul McGuiganWith: Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Julie WaltersRuntime: 106 minutesSCOTS director Paul McGuigan’s drama is home to two splendid reunions: the first between Jamie Bell and Julie Walters, budding ballet dancer and teacher respectively
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Glasgow child sex exploitation claims being investigated by police
Police are to investigate claims that children as young as 12 are routinely being sold for sex in one of Scotland's most deprived areas. Locals in the Govanhill area of Glasgow told The Times newspaper of being offered Roma children for sex or
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Explorer Benedict Allen airlifted after trek to find world’s most remote tribe
British explorer Benedict Allen has been airlifted by helicopter after going missing on an expedition to find a remote tribe in Papua New Guinea. The 57-year-old was flown to the capital Port Moresby, and is reported to be feverish with suspected
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HS2 contractor Carillion sees shares hit historic lows on profits warning
Shares in Carillion have plummeted more than 30% and were temporarily suspended after the troubled construction group warned over profits and said it will breach its financial covenants. The firm said annual profits looked set to be “materially
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Helicopter and aircraft in mid-air collision
A mid-air collision between a helicopter and a two-seater plane has resulted in a “number of casualties”, emergency services said. Locator map – helicopter and aircraft involved in a mid-air collision near Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
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'Enchanting' – Review: The Snowman, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, four stars
DanceThe SnowmanTheatre Royal, GlasgowMary Brennan, four starsA COMPUTER geek with Grinch-like tendencies could probably reduce this production to kill-joy algorithms. Cynically unpick the sentimental storyline, the jolly designs, the delightful music
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Review: BBC SSO, City Halls, Glasgow, four stars
MusicBBC SSOCity Halls, GlasgowKeith Bruce, four starsTHIS was the sort of programme that only conductor Ilan Volkov could have concocted ¬– and also a valuable exercise in bringing an element of his Tectonics spring weekend of experimental performance
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Architect chief resigns in wake of angry industry row
The secretary of Scotland's leading architects body has resigned a week after a deep schism was revealed in the profession north of the border. Neil Baxter has left his post of Secretary of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS
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No further progress with Rangers manager search, says Graeme Murty
Rangers caretaker manager Graeme Murty says there has been no update on the club's search for a new boss. The club declared seven days ago that they expected more applications for the post by the end of this week and would draw up a shortlist after
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Prime Minister will not back down on plans to write Brexit date into law
THE Prime Minister will not back down over her demand for the Brexit date to be written in law, Downing Street said.Theresa May faces a Tory revolt over her plan for March 29 2019 to be fixed in the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.The Prime Minister&
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Ambulances wait 'up to two hours' at busy emergency departments
BED-blocking and overstretched nurses in Scottish hospitals is leading to major delays for ambulance crews making emergency calls, it has been claimed. Paramedics transferring patients and at bust accident and emergency departments are sometimes
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Wages Board proposes a living wage for all farm workers
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers, irrespective of age and duties, that is equal to the UK National Living Wage has been proposed by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.In the rest of the UK the National Living Wage, at £7.50
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Entrepreneurs swell ranks of ambassador scheme
GENIUS Foods founder Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne and former Macsween Haggis boss Jo Macsween are among 25 new additions to the Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) Ambassador programme. The fresh intake brings the total number of ambassadors on the programme
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Herald Sport podcast: Celtic, Rangers, All Blacks and is Michael O'Neill the right man for Scotland?
Hello and welcome to this week's Herald Sport podcast. This week Alasdair Mackenzie is joined by Head of Sport Stewart Weir and Chief Sports Writer Stewart Fisher. We discuss the SFA'S move for Michael O'Neill, Rangers' ongoing manager hunt
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Robert McNeil: English street names? Are they just Wynding us up?
LIFE, in its many nefarious ways, works upon us subliminally. We are heir to a million influences. This probably starts with our parents, then their families, then their friends, then other children we meet, fellow school pupils, teachers and so
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Agenda: Malawi corruption is punishing the sick
By Bob Scott, Retired GP and Tiyanjane Clinic volunteerAT the Tiyanjane clinic in Blantyre, Malawi, Monday is Kaposi Sarcoma (KS) day and every week about 70 patients arrive for chemotherapy.KS is a cancer caused by HIV infection which can be cruel in
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WHAT IS FLOATATION THERAPY? THIS IS WHAT IT'S LIKE TO FLOAT IN A SOUNDPROOF, LIGHTLESS TANK
There's nothing more calming than ending a stressful day with a long soak in the bath, with a few candles plotted around the tub for good measure.But a trendy type of new-age therapy is taking the calming wonders of floating away your cares to new
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Andy Murray Live more than doubles amount raised for charity in second year
THIS year's Andy Murray Live event raised more than double the amount for charity as last year. The tennis exhibition event, which saw the British number one face Roger Federer in a singles match, raised over £700,000. Andy then joined forces
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Edinburgh Rugby confirm signing of Scotland captain John Barclay
SCOTLAND captain John Barclay has agreed to join Edinburgh Rugby on a two-year deal from next season. The 31-year-old flanker will leave Scarlets after five years at the club next summer, the side he skippered to the Pro12 title last season.
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Football on TV: Where to watch Ross County v Celtic, Arsenal v Tottenham and more this weekend
DOMESTIC football returns this weekend after a pause in proceedings for the international break. Ladbrokes Premiership leaders Celtic travel north to take on Ross County ahead of their Champions League trip to Paris Saint-Germain next Wednesday
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Australia manager to make decision on future amid Rangers links
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has vowed to make a decision on his future by the end of the month amid links to the vacant Rangers job. The 52-year-old is on a high after guiding Australia to next summer’s World Cup with a 3-1 win over Honduras in Sydney, with
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Aberdeen could move to re-sign Niall McGinn
DEREK McInnes, the Aberdeen manager, is set to move for former player Niall McGinn whose move to Korean football has turned sour. The Northern Ireland winger left Pittodrie in the summer, after five seasons at the club, for Gwangju in the K League
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Steven Thompson: Stick or twist? Michael O’Neill holds all the cards in managerial poker game
MICHAEL O’Neill has a decision to make, namely, does he stick or does he twist. The stock of the Northern Ireland manager has never been as high as it is today, having taken his country to the Euros last year, and coming within touching distance
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Gino D'Acampo takes inspiration from the Italian coast in his new cookbook
Cheeky chappy Gino D'Acampo is bringing a taste of his Italian home (even borrowing recipes off his mamma Alba) in his new book and accompanying ITV series, Gino's Italian Coastal Escape. The charismatic TV presenter, chef and restaurateur, 41,
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Glasgow homecoming for pro wrestling star Kimberly Benson
KIMBERLY BENSON is the first to admit that her year has been utterly crazy. The country’s leading pro wrestler has been rising through the ranks over the past few years but 2017 has seen her star explode.A stint in Japan as well as a maiden WWE appearance
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Susan Egelstaff: Gemma Fay could be just what Scottish Rugby needs
THE appointment earlier this week of Gemma Fay as Scottish Rugby’s new head of women and girls rugby was an interesting one. Fay is Scotland’s most-capped footballer, with the goalkeeper accumulating 203 international caps over a career spanning two
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Doddie Weir: Now could be the time for Scotland to beat the All Blacks
DODDIE WEIR, the former British Lion, believes that Scotland have as good a chance as they’ve ever had to beat New Zealand when the All Blacks come to Murrayfield tomorrow evening.The 47 year-old knows how tough an ask it is to defeat New Zealand – something
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Roger Federer has no regrets at missing out on top spot
Roger Federer insists he has no regrets despite missing out on finishing the year as world No.1.Federer's decision to skip the Paris Masters last month ended any hopes he may have had of catching Rafael Nadal at the top of the rankings.Nadal subsequently
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Ian McConnell: Rising food bills and Tory austerity hammer households - and Brexit will not bring orange-growing weather
AS retailers prepare for the key festive trading season getting under way in earnest, many will be doing so with a sense of trepidation. It is apparent that years of austerity and poor economic growth in the UK have really come home to roost, against
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Airport rail link will ‘do more harm than good’
The latest scheme to build a multi-million-pound link to Glasgow Airport has hit the buffers after experts warned it would do more economic harm than good. Local and national government officials last year threw their weight behind a £144m tram-train
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Consumer caution evident as UK retail sales show first year-on-year fall since 2013
UK retail sales volumes have shown their first year-on-year drop since 2013 on the official measure, as households are squeezed by falling real pay resulting from a surge in inflation.Figures published yesterday by the Office for National Statistics show
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The scandal of ScotRail's fares
WHEN is action going to be taken regarding unfair fares on our trains?I’m baffled by the inequity encountered. This week (November 15) I booked a return Stonehaven-Edinburgh journey, travelling south on Monday November 20, returning Wednesday, November
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SNP urged to apologise for broken promises on tax
SNP ministers should apologise to voters for breaking their promises on tax, Ruth Davidson said yesterday, as she confronted them with a series of election pledges not to raise bills.The Scottish Conservative leader said people had been “misled” by repeated
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Champions of the renewed appreciation of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
WHILE not wishing to diminish in any way the excellent work that Anne Mulhearn, owner of the Mackintosh Willow Tea Rooms in Glasgow, has done and continues to do, I'm sure that even she would have blushed when she read in The Herald (“'The way
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Premature babies' brain research paves the way for identifying developmental needs
Groundbreaking research into the brains of premature babies is paving the way for doctors to pinpoint children who will face developmental problems growing up. MRI scans of newborns suggest the part of the brain which supports lifelong learning is present
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Scotland's reputation 'damaged' by Alex Salmond's Russian TV show
SCOTLAND’S reputation has been damaged by Alex Salmond’s decision to host a chat show on a “Kremlin-backed propaganda” channel, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader has claimed.Willie Rennie said Russia Today – which is broadcasting the former First Minister
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Benefits from the Crown Estate
REGARDING the letter (November 14) from Dennis White, although Crown Estate Scotland land and property is owned by the Crown, management is devolved to Scottish Ministers, who in turn have tasked us with ensuring it is profitable and sustainable. We do
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David Pratt: Wounded minds are now stalking the victims of Mosul
“I often hear my son’s voice,” she tells me. As she speaks I can’t help noticing that the sunlight streaming through the bright blue tarpaulin of the tent, has cast a strange and melancholy light across Khiarya’s lined face.Her eyes are glazed with moisture
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Scots energy firms 'amongst bad boys of shocking waiting times'
SSE and Scottish Gas has been judged amongst the worst offenders for "shocking" call waiting times, while Scottish Power was the fastest of the Big Six energy suppliers, according to a consumer watchdog. British Gas, which trades as Scottish Gas
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Video: Strike "on the agenda" after hundreds of ScotRail staff are asked to quit Scotland's railways
A UNION has warned that strike action is on the agenda in a row over a call to quit to hundreds of staff at Scotland's largest train operator. The transport staff union TSSA has been holding meetings to discuss how it would respond to the revelation
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Premier Oil hails potential of massive field off Aberdeen as it prepares to start production
PREMIER Oil has highlighted its faith in the potential of the North Sea as it prepares to start pumping oil from the giant Catcher field east of Aberdeen next month on schedule and under budget.Welcoming the excellent progress achieved on Catcher, London-based
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Two more failures for Marxism
I WAS struck by the parallels between Venezuela, which has just defaulted on its sovereign debt, and Zimbabwe, which has just suffered a coup d’etat (“Hope and fear grip Zimbabwe as Mugabe’s brutal rule finally ends”, The Herald, November 17). The one
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Oil sector is key part of Scotland’s productivity ranking, says KPMG
THE oil sector’s key role in Scotland’s ranking of fourth out of the 12 nations and regions of the UK for productivity performance has been highlighted by KPMG in a new report.The accountancy firm, publishing the report today, emphasises its view that
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Singer KT Tunstall donates guitar strings for ethical jewellery initiative
Singer KT Tunstall has backed a new project which makes jewellery out of used guitar strings for charity. Not-for-profit collection, the Guitarwrist, creates collectible fan memorabilia from used guitar strings, donated by a number of international artists.The
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No sympathy for prisoners
I AM glad Mark Boyle (Letters, November 15) agrees changes are needed to deal with immigrants who commit serious crimes. Perhaps they should carry out prison sentences in their home country.I assure him I have no illusions about life in prison – not a
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Letters: Why we should walk away from further Brexit talks
AS the Brexit negotiations drag on with little or no movement by the EU to find a sensible compromise especially on payments and the Northern Ireland border issue, it may well be time for the UK to consider walking away from any further talks and accept
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Letters: Sturgeon should now tackle the other scourges that afflict Scotland
CONGRATULATIONS to Nicola Sturgeon for ramming through Minimum Unit Pricing of alcohol, apart from the smoking ban only the second positive game-changer since devolution (“Historic bid to curb nation’s deadly alcohol obsession”, The Herald, November 17
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Shares in Macfarlane rise with firm on course for profit hike
MACFARLANE Group has declared it expects profits for this year to eclipse its results for 2016 as it underlined the impact made by recent acquisitions, sending shares up nearly six per cent.The Glasgow-based packaging firm, which provides internet delivery
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Faculty of Advocates names its first chief executive
THE FORMER finance director of the National Trust for Scotland has joined court-lawyers membership organisation the Faculty of Advocates in the newly created role of chief executive. Iain Reid, who also previously worked at pensions giant Scottish
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Camley's Cartoon on Friday, November 17
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: Playing a round; no Trump; and Christmas letters
A wee story WE finished our GP stories, so let’s call this a Millport story. Says reader Margaret McGregor: “My late father was very friendly with the Millport GP who told him that he was called out to see a young boy who became unwell on coming
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Analysis: Rays of light for some oil firms have not lifted gloom in North Sea
NORTH Sea heavyweight Premier Oil has provided fresh evidence the fortunes of oil and gas producers are improving. With the company on track to bring the giant Catcher field east of Aberdeen onstream next month, Premier expects to start generating increasingly
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ANALYSIS: End of the line? Glasgow Airport may still get its surface link
It was, said John Swinney, “desirable but not essential”. When the then finance secretary binned Glasgow’s Airport Rail Link eight years ago he felt he had saved the public purse a fortune. GARL, as the ill-fated scheme was called, was, in SNP
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Plexus Holdings cuts more Aberdeen jobs amid tough North Sea conditions
OIL and gas technology firm Plexus Holdings has seen losses spiral and shed more jobs in Aberdeen after the slump in North Sea exploration activity maintained pressure on sales.The company posted an underlying loss of £2.5 million for the year to 30 June
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'A first for Scotland' as windfarm blocked over safe water fears
A MULTI-million pound windfarm development has been halted in its tracks by Law Lords after people living nearby complained the work was polluting the water supplies to their homes. Scotland's top civil court has rejected an appeal by England-based
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Celtic's Champions League opponents PSG ignoring "rumours" about Neymar's unhappiness
PSG head coach Unai Emery admits he is not paying any attention to rumours that world record signing Neymar is not happy in Paris - and insists the club are doing all they can to help the Brazilian settle. Speculation arose during the international
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Ross County manager Owen Coyle sings the praises of 'nice guy' Brendan Rodgers
OWEN COYLE could not hide his admiration for past adversary Brendan Rodgers as he plotted Celtic’s first domestic beating in 63 matches. The pair crossed managerial swords in England competitively and socially while Coyle served at Burnley and
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Miles Storey says the best is yet to come from him for Partick Thistle
Miles Storey says that the Partick Thistle fans haven’t seen anything yet since his arrival at the club from Aberdeen in the summer.The forward got off the mark with a crucial last-gasp goal to give Thistle their first win of the season, and followed
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Relentless Brendan Rodgers urges Celtic to maintain hunger for visit to Ross County
Brendan Rodgers seems to rather enjoy the ‘Invincibles’ tag that is attached to his Celtic side after an incredible run of 63 domestic games unbeaten, and it is one that won’t be given up lightly. But another adjective that could just as aptly
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Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says it is an honour to be linked with Northern Ireland
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson admits that it would be an honour to be linked with the Northern Ireland job should current head coach Michael O’Neill decide to leave the post.Robinson has impressed since taking over at Fir Park, guiding a struggling
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Coach Gregor Townsend wants his Scotland side to build on the growing respect they are being shown by the All Blacks
Gregor Townsend believes the make-up of the All Black side that will face his men at Murrayfield tomorrow is already an indicator of having regained respect from the world’s best side and he is hopeful that will result in more opportunities to challenge
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Skips Kyle Smith and Eve Muirhead are looking for Swiss precision as countdown to Olympics ticks on
European Curling champs
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Kieran Read cleared fit to play for All Blacks but opposite number Ryan Wilson is shock Scottish omission
All Black captain Kieran Read has been passed fit to play, but his opposite number Ryan Wilson was something of a shock omission from the Scotland line-up for tomorrow’s Test at Murrayfield. The extent of the Glasgow Warriors No.8’s shoulder problem
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All Blacks are taking no chances this time against improved Scots
It may partly be down to an additional game in their schedule allowing him more leeway in terms of giving all of his squad an opportunity to play on this tour, but All Blacks coach Steve Hansen gave every indication of having genuinely developed renewed
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Paul McGinn - This week's Tynecastle fiasco has nothing on my night on the A9 with Queen's Park
PAUL McGinn is the perfect man to make light of the chaos surrounding Partick Thistle’s logistically-challenged visit to take on Hearts at a re-shaped Tynecastle today. While this week’s construction delays and failed safety certificates are something
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Hope and fear grips Zimbabwe as Mugabe’s brutal rule finally ends
By Godwin Mangudya RESIDENTS along the streets of Harare grappled with a new reality after the military sidelined President Robert Mugabe, its leader for the past 37 years. Once heralded for seizing power from British rule and the nation’s
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Herald View: Economic case favours a new line on airport link
IT is time to take the party politics out of the debate over a new transport link between Glasgow and its airport. For too long discussions of the original Glasgow Airport Rail Link (GARL) plan and subsequent Glasgow Airport Access Project (GAAP
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Poem of the Day: Two seasonal poems by Robert Burns
Two seasonal poems by Robert Burns, one elegiac and introspective in tone, the other light-hearted. And another contrast: the first is in standard English, the second in Scots. THE LAZY MIST The lazy mist hangs from
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Cambodian Supreme Court orders main opposition party to be dissolved
Cambodia’s Supreme Court has ordered the main opposition party to be dissolved, dealing a crushing blow to democratic aspirations in the increasingly oppressive south-east Asian state. The decision clears the way for the nation’s authoritarian
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘captive’ Lebanese PM accepts invitation to visit France
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has accepted an invitation to go to France after his surprise resignation while in Saudi Arabia nearly two weeks ago, a move that stunned Lebanon and rattled the region. An official in French President Emmanuel
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Herald View: Time for more radical reform as report reveals courts letting down rape victims
THERE is no doubt we have seen major improvements to the way the Scottish justice system handles cases of rape and sexual crime. Much has changed since 2008 when the then Lord Advocate Elish Angiolini criticised Scots laws on rape as “among the most
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Obituary - John T Knowler, biochemist and natural historian
Biochemist and Natural Historian Born: October 19th, 1942 Died October 24th, 2017 The distinguished Glasgow-based biological scientist, John Knowler, who has died of pancreatic cancer soon after his 75th birthday, had a career in two distinct
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Lives in Brief
Lives in brief This week: a Bond actress, a football results announcer, a US gossip columnist and a judoka who competed at Glasgow's 2014 games. German actress Karin Dor, who has died aged 79, appeared in dozens of TV productions, films and
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ARTS NEWS: Literary stars in Canongate, Raising Films open letter, National Museum prize, Dave O'Higgins gigs
THE Canongate in Edinburgh is to be lit up with the Stars and Stories Walking Trail.The trail has been expanded from last year, and will now feature more contemporary and women writers.This year, free walking tours will be established.Venues and key sites
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Final push by trade unions to 'swing Labour leadership race'
A LATE push by trade unions in the Scottish Labour leadership race could hand victory to Richard Leonard, his rival’s campaign has admitted. Sources close to Anas Sarwar, the millionaire centrist MSP, had grown increasingly hopeful of winning in
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Two in a row for Ruth Davidson as Tory leader's named The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year again
RUTH Davidson has been named The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year for the second consecutive year after following up her party’s revival at Holyrood with spectacular advances at both the local and general elections. The Scottish Conservative
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Revealed: The stonishing scale of our food waste and what you can do about it
ACROSS Scotland, we are almost as good at feeding our bins as we are at feeding our bellies. Here, in 2013, we wasted around 1.35 million tonnes of food and drink. And we are part of a world-spanning problem, in which it is estimated, globally, a third