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Celtic's Scott Sinclair ignores the controversy and declares: It was definitely a penalty
SCOTT SINCLAIR was adamant he won a "definite penalty" despite the controversy surrounding the cup final's biggest talking point. Some Motherwell players even suggested Craig Thomson asked the Celtic man if he'd dived when Cedric Kipre put his
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'Referee asked Celtic winger Scott Sinclair if he dived' claim Motherwell duo
MOTHERWELL’S players have claimed referee Craig Thomson asked Scott Sinclair if he dived for Celtic’s crucial penalty in yesterday's Betfred Cup final – after he’d already awarded it. The Parkhead club were a goal to the good whenever Sinclair
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Hibs midfielder Marvin Bartley says Hamilton game was like playing rugby at school
On a weekend when rugby fever was sweeping the nation, perhaps Hamilton were just getting into the spirit. At least, that’s if you subscribe to Hibernian midfielder Marvin Bartley’s theory about their approach to this bruising draw that was played out
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Kirsty Gilmour achieves major career goal by winning badminton's Scottish Open
Kirsty Gilmour fulfilled one of her biggest ambitions yesterday when she claimed the Scottish Open Grand Prix women’s singles title with a straight sets win over Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt at the Emirates Arena.The 24-year-old, who went into her home tournament
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Eve Muirhead's golden girls re-set their sights onto the Winter Olympics after Euro Champs glory
Eve Muirhead arrived home yesterday with another gold medal and having already set her sights on the biggest prize of all when she looks for an upgrade on the bronze she won at the last Winter Olympics.The dominant skip in the Scottish women’s game reckons
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Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson fumes at penalty decision in Betfred Cup final defeat to Celtic
Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson claims he would rather have suffered a Betfred Cup final thrashing by Celtic than lose with the help of a controversial penalty. There was little between the teams until Parkhead winger James Forrest curled in the
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SNP call on Tory Government to fix problems of "utterly callous" Universal Credit
THERESA May will be urged today to tackle the “utterly callous” roll-out of Universal Credit as the SNP ups the pressure on the Prime Minister to fix the flaws in the controversial policy.Philippa Whitford, the party’s health spokeswoman, will present
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"It leaves a bitter taste": Former Celtic players accuse Scott Sinclair of diving in Betfred Cup final win
FORMER Celtic players Chris Sutton and Neil Lennon have accused Scott Sinclair of diving to win a penalty during the Bhoys' Betfred Cup final victory over Motherwell. The Hoops successfully defended the trophy with a 2-0 win at Hampden Park thanks
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Motherwell 0, Celtic 2: Hoops triumph in Betfred Cup final amid refereeing controversy
ONE down, two to go. Celtic are on course to defend last season’s domestic Treble after beating Motherwell at Hampden Park to successfully secure the Betfred Cup trophy. James Forrest struck early in the second half after an even first 45 minutes
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James Forrest sets sights on double Treble after Celtic triumph in Betfred Cup final
Man of the match James Forrest set his sights on still more trophies after helping Celtic to Betfred Cup success at Hampden. Forrest's opener and Moussa Dembele's penalty were enough to see off Motherwell 2-0 on Sunday. And the winger told
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Motherwell ratings: How Stephen Robinson's men performed in Betfred Cup final defeat
TREVOR CARSON The Motherwell keeper commanded his box well early on without being overly tested. Had no chance with either goal, and pulled off a few smart saves late on to keep score down 6 RICHARD TAIT The right-back returned to his natural position
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Celtic marks out of ten: James Forrest dazzles in League Cup triumph
CRAIG GORDON Pulled off a quite superb one-handed save to keep out a Louis Moult header from a few yards out at 1-0. Had little else to do, a Moult first-half free-kick was simple enough for him, which would have pleased him after Paris. 6
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Motherwell 0, Celtic 2: Hoops triumph in Betfred Cup final amid refereeing controversy
ONE down, two to go. Celtic are on course to defend last season’s domestic Treble after beating Motherwell at Hampden Park to successfully secure the Betfred Cup trophy. James Forrest struck early in the second half after an even first 45 minutes
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Kilmarnock 1 Aberdeen 3: Two early strikes help Dons get back to winning ways
Two early goals and a fine Stevie May effort extended Aberdeen's impressive run at Rugby Park with a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock. The Dons struck twice in the opening 15 minutes to all but seal a comfortable three points and a seventh consecutive Scottish
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Motherwell v Celtic LIVE: Who will triumph in the Betfred Cup final?
5:20pm We're going to call time on the live blog here, but thank you very much for joining us for today's game. Congratulations
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Scotland's armed policing head investigated in criminal and misconduct allegations probe
The head of armed policing in Scotland and his deputy are among the officers being investigated as part of a probe into criminal and misconduct allegations, the Justice Secretary has said. Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins was suspended
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Horror in popular Tenerife nightclub as floor collapses
The floor of a nightclub has collapsed in Tenerife, injuring 22 people including a number of British nationals. Emergency services in the Canary Islands said people fell "about one storey" into the basement early on Sunday after a hole of approximately
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Ally McCoist: Rangers need leadership on and off the park at Ibrox
ALLY MCCOIST reckons Rangers need leadership on and off the park if they are to turn their campaign around.The Light Blues suffered a second consecutive Premiership defeat on Friday night as they went down 2-1 against Dundee at Dens Park.The loss to Neil
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McDonnell apologises for Labour arrogance over no Budget numbers
JOHN McDonnell has apologised if he came across as arrogant after he refused to say how much it would cost to service the borrowing needed to fund Labour's infrastructure plans.The Shadow Chancellor said he had not wanted to get drawn into an argument
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‘20% chance’ of Brexit not happening, says Sir Vince Cable
There is at least a 20% chance that Brexit will not happen, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable has suggested. The former Cabinet minister said there was a “distinct possibility” that the UK could remain in the bloc even though the process
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Fox ups Brexit ante over Irish border issue
LIAM Fox has upped the ante on Brexit, suggesting there could be no deal on the key issue of the Irish border until there was an “end state” on Britain’s future trading relationship with the European Union.The International Trade Secretary’s intervention
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FUTURE SHOCK: Flat Earth theory - meet the growing army of true believers
Science and technology with Bill Bain “IT’S true, the Earth is flat. You mean to tell me China is under us? It’s not,” enthused US basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal recently. "Listen, I drive coast to coast, and this s*** is flat to me.”
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Sumayya Usmani's culinary journey: My mother's Aaloo Ki Teyri (turmeric rice with potatoes)
MY Nani (maternal grandmother) always used to say: "A recipe is but a recipe, flavour is in your hands, and no-one else’s flavour is the same." In a world where many guard their recipes, others share theirs openly and some are handed down – what is
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Stir-up Sunday special: Shirley Spear's apple and mincemeat tart with brandy butter
TODAY is stir-up Sunday, traditionally the day you should make your Christmas puddings, inviting family, friends and neighbours into your warm kitchen to help stir the mixture before cooking. Everyone should take a turn and make a wish while doing so.
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'Miraculously affordable': Joanna Blythman reviews Babs, Glasgow
Babs 49 West Nile St, Glasgow 0141 465 1882 Lunch/Dinner: £7-£20 Food rating: 8½/10 BURGERS (yawn, zzzzz) are pretty boring. They’ll always find a favoured spot in the inglenook of the conservative menu along with steaks, and fish
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Andy Gemmell's Drinks Cabinet: The Grill, Aberdeen
The Grill213 Union Street, AberdeenWhat is it: As you walk past The Grill you are probably right in thinking it is not the most welcoming of frontages. This is probably due to the fact that it hasn't changed much in a very long time. To me it’s beautiful
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Treasure our ancient forests
Native Scots pine trees can grow to 35 metres high and live for 700 years. They are not just part of our countryside and our environment, they are part of our culture and history.Remnants of the ancient Caledonian pine forest, they connect us with the
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Zimbabwe in the jaws of the Crocodile
NINE years ago in the wake of a heavily rigged presidential election in Zimbabwe, I found myself standing in a rundown cemetery on the outskirts of the capital, Harare.I had come to find the graves of people who had died from a recent cholera outbreak
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Scotland's beautiful woodlands under threat - from the Forestry Commission
SCOTLAND'S beautiful wild woodlands are under threat from plans by the Forestry Commission - Scotland’s largest public landowner - to slash specialist staff, campaigners are warning. The Sunday Herald can reveal that Forestry Commission Scotland
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Future Shock
FLAT-EARTHERS DO THE ROUNDS“IT’S true, the Earth is flat. You mean to tell me China is under us? It’s not,” enthused US basketball legend Shaquille O’Neill recently. “Listen, I drive coast to coast, and this s*** is flat to me.”It’ll be sad news to LA
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The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle: Scots being ripped off by ticket
Some of the world’s biggest stars play in Scotland this week – including Kasabian, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, and Gorillaz – but it'll be just another chance for ticket touts to rip off fans. The touts use secondary ticketing websites to sell
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How claims of rape and hipster racism made crown slip on head of Princess Lena Dunham
LAST July Lena Dunham, creator of the HBO hit series Girls, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram. “I have weathered a lot of micro-scandals but this one hurts MOST,” she wrote. Dunham had claimed that her former rescue dog, Lamby, had been abused
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Sexual misconduct complaints system needs reform
IT was no surprise when the sexual misconduct scandal spread from Hollywood to the political world.Politics is dominated by men with power and it was always naive to think that some would not abuse their position.It took Aamer Anwar, a high profile lawyer
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Time for public ownership of rail
THE Sunday Herald has long supported the return of a publicly-owned rail service.The privatisation of the service by John Major's Conservative government in the early 1990s stands out as one of the worst decisions on public services in decades.Intolerably
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Rotten boroughs: The scandal of sexual harassment and bullying in Scottish councils
A TOXIC culture of sexual harassment, bullying of women, and sexism is endemic in local government across Scotland, according to female councillors. Women politicians say the behaviour by men in councils is forcing women out of office. Representatives
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How Scots toy-maker saved the day The Walking Dead creators
IT IS one of the world's most successful cult TV shows, attracting record-breaking audiences and awards by the bucketload. But now the Walking Dead - the post-apocalyptic horror show – has recruited an unlikely hero in the form of a Scottish crafter
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The rise of the far-right: a warning from history
Europe today is undergoing severe political polarisation as it lurches from one crisis to the next. With it we are seeing the return of far-right politics that should have been consigned to the last century. This is manifesting itself in various ways:
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Richard Leonard: 'We've got be more like the Yes movement'
SCOTTISH Labour's new party leader Richard Leonard has praised the independence campaign's "vision of a different kind of Scotland". Leonard said his party must learn lessons from the "positive message” that Yes Scotland promoted ahead of the 2014
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Scotland 53 Australia 24: Captain John Barclay expresses pride in performance after record breaking rout of Wallabies
Scotland’s international autumn ended as it began with records tumbling as a dozen tries were rattled in at BT Murrayfield, eight of them by the home side, but this was of a different order to the win against Samoa. For context a dig into the history
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Glasgow Warriors' Pat MacArthur keen to make his mark against Ospreys
GLASGOW WARRIORS forward Pat MacArthur admits that he can’t wait for today’s Guiness Pro 14 Conference A match against Ospreys because he is in the starting line-up, somewhere he has not been as much as he would have liked this season. “I’m very much
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Neah Evans missing the vet life but relishing being a professional cyclist
FOR most people, being tapped-up for some free professional advice is something of an inconvenience but for Neah Evans, she can’t get enough of her friends and family asking her for advice on veterinary matters. That’s because that 27 year-old was,
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Grace Reid believes her move to London to train alongside Tom Daley will take her to the next level
Brace yourself for this: Grace Reid says that she feels like the grandma of the Scottish diving scene, despite the fact that she is still only 21. It is not, however, quite as ridiculous a statement as it initially sounds. Reid has been on the international
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McGuigan shines on big stage as newcomer makes his Scotland mark
In terms of making an impression on the big stage, this was the kind of spectacular emergence into the spotlight that used to be the glamorous reserve of Liberace.Two tries and a man of the match award on his first start for Scotland in a record-busting
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Cold comforts but rampant Scots warm the hearts with Aussie romp
It was an ecstatic, exuberant eight try day for Scotland. It was also a two or three semmit day for those in attendance. These Autumn Tests in Auld Reekie can be an Autumnal test of resolve as you tend to be the greeted by the kind of shuddering coldness
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Gilmour on brink of adding name to famous trophy
KIRSTY GILMOUR is on the brink of making history after reaching the final of the Scottish Open Grand Prix and insists she can handle the pressure. The home favourite is attempting to become just the eighth Scottish woman to win her home event after
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Celtic's Scott Sinclair: I'm a marked man this season but things will click soon
SOME people might suggest Scott Sinclair has lost form this season. The way he looks at it, he has merely gained a friend. If last season’s Scottish player of the year hasn’t cut a swathe through teams quite in the manner he did during his maiden season
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Former Scotland striker Denis Law awarded freedom of Aberdeen
DENIS LAW was awarded the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen yesterday. The former Manchester United striker had the honour bestowed upon him at a special event at the Beach Ballroom. Previous recipients include Sir Winston Churchill, Nelson and
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Gabriele Marcotti: Premier League has closed the gap but it's still miles away from La Liga
BECAUSE we often like nothing more than broad trend-spotting, it’s tempting to call 2017-18 the year of Premier League clubs in Europe. Or, at least, in the Champions League. The Europa League – with Everton taking one point from five games and getting
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Campaigners march against Brexit and austerity-fuelled racism
MORE than 1,000 Scots took part in an annual St Andrew's Day anti-racism protest amid claims attacks have increased against ethnic minorities.Campaigners marched through Glasgow city centre carrying colourful banners and placards, while a band played
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Foster warns Sinn Fein time is short for deal
The leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, Arlene Foster, has warned Sinn Féin that it must choose between making a deal with them or have direct rule imposed from Westminster.Speaking at the party's annual conference yesterday she said "time
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The shocking truth about sexual harassment in the leisure industry
RECENT sexual impropriety tales have focussed on people in the entertainments industry and politics, but harassment is rife in every sector and particularly bad in hospitality, where workers are often young, pay is low and many people are on zero-hours
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Far from A&E: How extreme medicine is helping astronauts, explorers and conflict victims
WHAT do Arctic explorer Pen Hadow, extreme cyclist Mark Beaumont, Dr Saleyah Ahsan of Trust Me I’m A Doctor, and NASA astronaut Mike Barratt have in common? Answer, they have all, in some way, benefited from, or been involved in, what’s called ‘extreme
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Fish deserve to be treated with compassion - and other Sunday Herald letters
FISH DESERVE TO BE TREATED WITH COMPASSION Having watched the latest episode of Blue Planet II: Big Blue, Val Burns writes: “I’ll never think of fish the same way again” (Watching Blue Planet is like a psychic holiday, Comment, November 19). She
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Corbyn under fresh pressure for voting with Tories on Brexit
JEREMY Corbyn is facing a fresh call to explain why Labour MPs voted with Tory politicians in the Commons to block a proposal aimed at preventing a "hard Brexit".Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and other opposition frontbenchers opposed an
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Richard Leonard's new chief of staff in row over appearance on Kremlin-backed RT
SCOTTISH Labour leader Richard Leonard’s new chief of staff has become embroiled in a row over her appearance on a TV station alleged to be a front for the Kremlin.Lesley Brennan accepted a debating slot on RT in May at the same time as her party’s MSPs
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Angela Haggerty: I’ll be backing #TeamKez because it’s futile to fight against joining in the fun
KEZIA Dugdale is a stinking hypocrite. Let’s just get that out of the way from the get go. It’s only months since the former Scottish Labour leader spent an election campaign banging on about “getting on with the day job”, in an endless jibe at the SNP
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The rights and wrongs of people power: is net campaigning democracy in action ... or mob rule?
THEY'RE making a list and they are checking it twice. And they've got a very clear idea of who they think is naughty and nice. Stop Funding Hate, which campaigns to persuade companies not to advertise in newspapers that the organisation claims "spread
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Vicky Allan: Naked art banned by Facebook? It's time we chilled about nudity
LAST week, the organiser of a Glasgow life-drawing group was ejected from her personal Facebook account for posting an image of a famous artwork. The image – of surrealist artist Rene Magritte's nude painting, Lola De Valence – had been posted by All
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Roxanne Sorooshian: Why hamsters should beware of the fake snooze
It’s been a good week for ... wordsThe verb "betrump" – meaning to deceive or cheat – has languished for five centuries at the bottom of the big box labelled “forgotten words”.Now it's poised for a comeback after being chosen as our favourite
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Hardeep Singh Kohli: For my mum, who had a frugal childhood, books were as precious as gold
THE inscription reads: “In celebration of your Fringe show this year and in the hope that you’ll have a big bookshelf to put this on in your new place.” August 2017 CJ is that kind of best pal; thoughtful and generous. Those eloquent words, written
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Hibs Ladies captain Joelle Murray optimistic of overcoming league disappointment to clinch cup double
HIBS Ladies captain Joelle Murray is confident that her side can continue their imperious cup form when they take on their bitter rivals Glasgow City in the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup final this afternoon.Hibs have been unbeatable in cup competitions over
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The fitness trend that packs a punch
THERE has been a steady rise in popularity over the past 10 years in combat sports and specifically in female participation. You don't have to go pro and jump in the ring or cage to benefit from the training effects of these sports. Training like
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'Fighting makes me feel electric': Angela Haggerty on what women can gain from learning combat skills
“ARE you tired?” growled MMA fighter and instructor Adrian Dziarnowski. “No,” squealed a defiant voice. “Ha, we’ll see,” he replied, with a shudderingly evil laugh.It was day two of the United Krav Maga World Organisation summer camp in Kolobrzeg, Poland
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The most powerful time of the year: review of Christmas: A Biography
Christmas: A BiographyJudith FlandersPicador £14.99Review by Hugh MacDonaldLET us gather, brothers and sisters, for a reflection on the omnipotent, the omnipresent, the omnishambles of emotional stress, physical fatigue and psychological warfare. Let
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Cycling success story Neah Evans still misses life as a vet
FOR most people, being tapped-up for some free professional advice is an inconvenience but for Neah Evans, she can’t get enough of her friends and family asking her for advice on veterinary matters. That is because that 27-year-old gave up being a vet
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Edinburgh to learn from Cheetahs' mauling
EDINBURGH hope they will get some fresh blood for the second part of their South African tour after their youngsters came up short in Bloemfontein, losing 33-13 to the Cheetahs.They started poorly, mistakes letting their opponents into the game to build
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Levein 'fed up' as woeful finishing sees Hearts draw 0-0 with Ross County
Substantial cosmetic work still needs to be carried out on the new £12 million main stand at Tynecastle, but yesterday’s frustrating draw only served to reinforce manager Craig Levein’s desire to spruce up his squad.The Gorgie side were held to a successive
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Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson aiming to use Brendan Rodgers' words of wisdom to plot Celtic's downfall
STEPHEN Robinson has received inspiration, encouragement and invaluable practical advice during his coaching career from the man who he will walk out of the tunnel alongside at Hampden today. He will, though, have no qualms about using the assistance
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New EU demands set to enrage Brexiteers
THE UK will be required to accept EU rules before any Brexit transition deal is agreed – a demand which is likely to prove unacceptable to key figures in Theresa May's Cabinet. According to leaked EU documents chief negotiator Michel Barnier wants
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Humiliating Australia will have been for nothing if Scotland can't take form into the Six Nations
THAT is a game that shows perfectly why Gregor Townsend was prepared to turn down big-money offers to coach abroad and take over Scotland. It has been obvious for some time that this is a squad that has something about it, who would not want to take them
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Justice Secretary Matheson told to 'get a grip' on Police Scotland
JUSTICE SECRETARY Michael Matheson has denied he needs to "get a grip" of Police Scotland amid claims of misconduct about officers at the top of the force. Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins was suspended with immediate effect by the Scottish
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Colin Farrell to star in movie of Scotland's Homeless World Cup
THE HOMELESS World Cup was founded in Scotland and it has changed lives around the globe. But now its emotional highs and lows – that see formerly homeless men and women trained up to play for their home countries in an annual international tournament
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LibDems call for prison reform after probe reveals escapes and errors
THE prison service in Scotland should be radically reformed, the Scottish Liberal Democrats claim, after their Freedom of Information request showed two prisoners have escaped in the last five years, with another 34 incidents where prisoners have
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New crackdown planned on use of drones
POLICE are to be given powers to prevent the criminal use of drones as part of a new package of legislation which will see users forced to register some devices and take safety courses. The UK Parliament’s draft Drone Bill will give officers in
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Cyber Monday to see Scots spend more than ever as small businesses seeks support
SCOTS are set to spend big on what's been dubbed Cyber Monday as retailers slash prices while small businesses urged consumers to shop locally and save their high streets. With Black Friday already a distant memory, bargain hunters will join the
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Egypt attack: Sinai mosque death toll rises
THE death toll from the attack on an Egyptian mosque in the Sinai has been raised to at least 305, including 27 children. It was carried out by 25 to 30 heavily-armed gunmen, some waving Islamic State flags, who arrived at the mosque in the small
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Complaint made to Labour over alleged sexual assault by former MP
THE former councillor who claims she was sexually assaulted by a senior Scottish Labour MP has made a complaint to the party. Carol Hughes contacted Labour about an incident she said took place in a restaurant while the MP’s wife sat across the
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Exiled Catalan leader launches election campaign
THE fugitive leader of Catalonia's separatist movement has launched his campaign for the upcoming Catalan elections from Belgium, where he is awaiting extradition.Carles Puigdemont, who wants to be re-elected as regional president, launched Together
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SNP councillor apologises over 'completely inappropriate' comment to female colleague
An SNP councillor in Edinburgh apologised to a female party colleague after making a “completely inappropriate” comment to her at a committee meeting. During a discussion on a planning matter, the SNP's Lewis Ritchie told Kate Campbell she could
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Scotland facing 'cultural carnage' as arts budget is slashed
SCOTLAND could face “cultural carnage” when arts budgets are slashed next month, a board member at government quango Creative Scotland has warned. Ruth Wishart fears some groups could “go to the wall” and other leading figures in the arts have
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Renationalising rail: Experts say 'copy European model'
A RENATIONALISED train service should be based on a European model rather than the old British Rail one, according to a new report. Scotland should have a continental-style, arms-length, publicly-owned rail company where workers and passenger
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The best film and TV in 2018: Comic book comedies, gothic horrors, dark dramas, classic remakes - and a space Western
OUTSIDE it's cold and dark. Never has a night in front of the box – or snuggled down in a cinema seat with a box of popcorn – seemed so appealing. But what awaits us next year? With the entertainment industry seemingly in near meltdown, do we need
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The Smith CV
Mark Smith worked in children’s residential care for 20 years, eventually becoming principal of secure accommodation in Edinburgh. He left that job in 2000 and worked at the University of Strathclyde and the University of Edinburgh before taking up
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SNP claims Hammond's budget robs workers of £500 a year
WORKERS will lose over £500 a year due to the Chancellor's "downgrade" of the national minimum wage in his budget, campaigners claim. SNP MSP James Dornan said Philip Hammond had reneged on plans to raise the rate for over 25s to £9 per hour by
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SNP councillor suspended from MoD job after running for deputy leadership
A SENIOR SNP councillor had his security clearance withdrawn from his job at the Ministry of Defence after he announced a bid to become the party’s deputy leader. A party source said Christopher McEleny, who was also suspended from his post, was
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Iain Macwhirter: Britain risks going back to the dark ages of unregulated bandit capitalism
FOR some years there has been debate on the green left about abolishing gross domestic product (GDP) as a measure of economic performance. Many say that the growth model is ruinous and we should stop expecting rising incomes and economic expansion.
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The Scottish locations starring in Netflix drama The Crown revealed
THE makers of award-winning Netflix drama The Crown have revealed the Scottish locations which doubled as the Royal Family’s holiday home at Balmoral. The second series of the show about the life of the Queen and Prince Philip was shot at sprawling
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Ruth Davidson in 'hypocrisy' row over donation from climate change sceptic
THE Scottish Tories have been accused of "shameless" hypocrisy over their support for the environment after a senior MP benefited from a donation from a climate change sceptic. MP John Lamont’s local party received £2,000 from currency expert Neil
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Val Burns: Does true altruism exist, or do we give to others to feel better about ourselves?
WEDNESDAY afternoon and Sauchiehall Street is exquisitely bleak. The rain is nagging and cold. The dark – which has never really lifted since sunrise – is back with a vengeance. Head down, I hurry along the street. Ahead of me and to my right, I notice
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Dirty Diary: This week I'm engaging in robot wars, eating celebrity cupcakes and cavorting with kelpies, bears and badgers
Strictly balderdashI KNOW it's a stretch, but you do have to feel a little bit sorry for Kezia Dugdale as she hunkers down for her first weekend in the I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here jungle. Not because she has to put up with Stanley Johnson
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'Absurdly enjoyable': review of Battle Of The Sexes (12A)
Battle Of The Sexes (12A)IT'S not often that a sports film would be regarded as important. Fun, stirring, yes – though not relevant. But as the famous tennis match from which it takes its name suggests, Battle Of The Sexes is about a lot more than
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Pete Stewart recommends: non-alcoholic tipples
YOU may have heard of the brave souls who undertook Sober October to raise money for charity. As you can probably guess, I was not one of them. However, my lovely wife Laura heard about the idea (albeit in the middle of the month with a glass of wine
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The plaid lads: how do contemporary kilt-wearers feel about wearing this most Scottish of garments?
SUDDENLY, everyone’s wearing a kilt. Jamie from Outlander. Finlay Wilson from the Kilted Yoga videos. Almost everyone at every national football or rugby match. And 101 men in a new book of photographs. The kilt hasn’t always been fashionable – there
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The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher and other paperback book reviews
The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher (Penguin, £8.99)Shortly before her untimely death, Carrie Fisher rediscovered a diary written during the making of the first Star Wars film and was moved enough by her teenage self’s angst-ridden confessions to write
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Crossed wires and lost consonants on the road from Tarbert to Tarbet
"I'M just waiting here for the boy down the road to come to fix ma telly." We are sitting in a cafe in Tarbert, the tiny fishing village that sits right at the top of the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll, listening to two wee old ladies chatting over
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Kyle Coetzer happy to help new boys as Ireland Test offers Scotland a new reward
KYLE Coetzer has come a long way since scoring the first of his nine international centuries 13 years ago.As a promising 20-year-old the Aberdonian batsman came of age as he stroked a superb 133 against Kenya in an Intercontinental Cup semi-final encounter
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Grace Reid 'feels like the grandma of Scottish diving' at just 21-years-old
BRACE yourself for this: Grace Reid says that she feels like the grandma of the Scottish diving scene, despite the fact she is still only 21. It is not, however, quite as ridiculous a statement as it initially seems. Reid has been on the international
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Team Muirhead wins gold at European Championships to prove progress
A STUNNING performance from Scotland’s golden girls Eve Muirhead, Anna Sloan, Vicki Adams and Lauren Gray saw them lift the Le Gruyère AOP European Curling Championships trophy in St Gallen after beating Sweden’s Anna Hasselborg’s rink 6-3 in a thrilling
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Gordon Marshall still haunted by League Cup final nightmares for both Celtic and Motherwell
THE resigned laughter on the other end of the line tells me straight away that Gordon Marshall knows why I’m calling.Given that I am hoping the former Celtic and Motherwell goalkeeper will soon rake over the two worst moments of his professional career
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Coach Gregor Townsend reckons Scotland have been energised by Murrayfield becoming the best venue in world rugby
Following his side’s record breaking 53-24 victory over the world number three Australia, Scotland coach Gregor Townsend last night claimed ‘the best atmosphere in the international game’ has been a significant factor in their action packed performances