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Motherwell won't crumple with cup final disappointment, insists Ryan Bowman
It’s not goodbye from Motherwell, just bonjour. The sense of injustice will long flicker in the hearts of the Fir Park players who believe they were wronged in Sunday’s Betfred Cup final. The decision from Craig Thomson to send off Frenchman Cedric
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British taxpayers to give another £70m to help hurricane-hit territories
TAXPAYERS are to give a further £70 million to help the relief efforts for British Overseas Territories hit by hurricanes Irma and Maria.Leaders from 11 territories will meet Theresa May in Downing Street tomorrow for the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial
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Video: Railways' answer to NHS? 'Nationalising Scotrail would lead to fare cuts'
NATIONALISED Scottish railways would lead to average fare cuts of 6.5 per cent across the service and the "potential" to provide the same source of "collective pride" that is felt about the NHS. That's the conclusion of a study produced for the
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Jack Ross pleased as St Mirren show their grittier side
St Mirren manager Jack Ross has expressed his delight at the mental and physical strength of his side as they gear up to take on high-flying Livingston in Paisley tonight.The Saints ground out an impressive three points in difficult conditions in Inverness
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Kirsty Gilmour believes her Scottish Open Grand Prix win at The Emirates Arena is just the start
Victory in a final at the Emirates Arena having become something of a holy grail for Kirsty Gilmour, Sunday’s triumph in the Scottish Open Grand Prix final has boosted the British number one’s confidence that she can to take it to the best in the world.The
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Kezi Dugdale on the warpath over dirty dishes
FORMER Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale was on the warpath over dirty dishes in her latest outing on the ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here. The once would-be First Minister who arrived on the reality show last week has
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Brexit "moment of truth" looms, says Barnier, as Irish border issue unresolved
THE "moment of truth" in the Brexit negotiations is fast approaching, Michel Barnier has claimed, making clear the European Union is still hoping for agreement on so-called withdrawal issues "in the next few days".As the clock ticks
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Hancock: Whitehall removing broadband roll-out responsibility from SNP Government
THE UK Government has confirmed it is taking the responsibility for broadband roll-out in Scotland away from the Scottish Government and will for the next generation of broadband technology deal directly with local authorities north of the border.The
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Sliding oil price drags the London market lower
London's top-flight index edged lower on Monday as energy stocks took a hit after the price of oil slipped ahead of a fast-approaching meeting of global producers.The FTSE 100 Index closed down 25.74 points to 7,383.9 points, with BP and Royal Dutch
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New evidence found in mysterious murder of Nairn banker 13 years ago
FRESH evidence has been revealed by detectives investigating in the case of a banker shot dead on his doorstep almost 13 years ago. Father-of-two Alistair Wilson, 30, was gunned down in Nairn in the Highlands on November 28, 2004, as he got his
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Ministers warned public must not be "short-changed" over release of Brexit papers
THE public must not be “short-changed” over the publication of the UK Government’s Brexit economic analyses, ministers have been warned, as fears persist that the papers have been heavily edited and redacted by Whitehall officials.On Tuesday, members
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Leonard accused of gaffes galore in first major speech as leader
RICHARD Leonard has been accused of making a series of schoolboy errors in his first major speech as Scottish Labour leader. Mr Leonard suggested Scottish Water was not in the public sector and ought to be taken into public ownership, when it is
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Pantomime review: Chick Whittington
PantomimeChick WhittingtonMacRobert Arts Centre, StirlingMary Brennan****YIKES! In panto’s Stirling Stella, the time is out of joint. Scarier still, Queen Rat is back, with a vengeance. Oh, cursed spite! Can wee Chick Whittington hope to put things right
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Harry and Meghan may need yacht 'to sail around the sea', says Tory MP
Ministers have faced calls to ensure Prince Harry and Meghan Markle can go ocean sailing after they marry, as the Commons marked the pair's engagement. Conservative Tom Tugendhat, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, noted there is
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Motherwell chairman accuses referee Craig Thomson of "killing the game" as League Cup final controversy continues
JIM McMahon, the Motherwell chairman, insisted the League Cup final was "killed off" by referee Craig Thomson. McMahon was unable to resists adding his own criticism to the official whose decision to send off Cedric Kipre and award a penalty angered
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Survey reveals stark financial gap between Celtic's wage budget and the rest of Scottish Premiership
CELTIC are spending more than twice as much on their average weekly wage bill as rivals Rangers and more than five times that of Aberdeen, a new financial study has revealed. The Global Salaries Survey conducted by Sporting Intelligence shows that
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Go-Ahead set to remain under pressure amid south-eastern passenger slowdown
The group behind strike-hit Southern Railway is set to remain under pressure next week following a predicted passenger slowdown on its Southeastern network.Go-Ahead Group will update the market on Thursday after warning earlier this year that weaker economic
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Katie Hopkins cuts ties with MailOnline
MailOnline has said it will no longer work with controversial columnist and TV personality Katie Hopkins. The online publication said its decision to cut ties with its controversial columnist was "mutual", following her two-year stint with the
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Ireland will have to pay for any border, says Labour MP
A BREXIT-backing MP has been compared to Donald Trump after saying Ireland will have to pay if it wants to erect a physical border with Northern Ireland if Britain leaves the European Union with no deal.Labour's Kate Hoey claimed "we won'
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First images of 'thrilled' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle since announcing engagement
PRINCE Harry declared he was "thrilled" as he and bride-to-be Meghan Markle made their first appearance in public since the announcement of their engagement. Harry and American actress Ms Markle stepped out briefly in front of the cameras hand
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Bayliss laments ‘dumb decisions’ of England players after Bairstow ‘headbutt’
Jonny Bairstow’s behaviour in a Perth bar has left coach Trevor Bayliss struggling to contain his exasperation at the “dumb decisions” England players continue to make. England’s 10-wicket defeat in the first Test in Brisbane was completed on Monday
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England fall to 10-wicket defeat in first Ashes Test
England’s 10-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test was confirmed in little more than an hour as Australia knocked off the 56 runs still needed on the final morning at the Gabba. David Warner (87no) and Cameron Bancroft (82no) took their opening
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Glasgow has highest death rate in the UK
Glasgow has topped the list of places with the highest mortality rate in the UK, new data has revealed. The city recorded 1,389.1 deaths per 100,000 people last year, against a UK average of 982.5. The Scottish council areas of West Dunbartonshire
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Ahead of the Game: Rangers crash to Dundee defeat as Celtic triumph in Betfred Cup final
The Ahead of the Game team is back to review a controversy-filled Betfred Cup final and Rangers' Dundee disaster. Football Editor Neil Cameron and Group Sports Writer Graeme McGarry join Online Sports Editor Alasdair Mackenzie for today's show.
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Fifth of junior medics in Scotland still not getting enough rest
PATIENTS are still being put at risk by fatigue among junior doctors with one in five trainees in Scotland complaining that shift patterns are leaving them feeling short of sleep on a daily or weekly basis. BMA Scotland said the strain increased the risk
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Brexit talks will stall unless Irish border deal agreed, says Ireland foreign minister
ALL leaders of the EU 27 are in agreement that Brexit talks will not proceed to phase two unless the UK offers further assurances on the Irish border, Ireland's foreign minister has said. Simon Coveney said Ireland will not need to use its veto
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Labour activists boo journalists who ask Corbyn about royal engagement
Supporters of UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn booed and jeered when he was asked about the royal engagement at a Scottish Labour event in Glasgow. When a reporter simply asked Mr Corbyn for his reaction to the news from Clarence House, members of
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Alex McLeish denies any contact from Rangers after bookies suspend betting on his appointment
ALEX McLeish insists he has not been contacted about the Rangers managerial vacancy after bookmakers suspended betting on his appointment. The former Light Blues boss has been linked with the post since Pedro Caixinha was sacked a month ago and
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Rog Wood: 'Large-scale tree planting displaced a lot of hill sheep'
The main autumn sheep sales are mostly held in August and September, so they are now over for another year. First to go through the auction rings are store lambs. They are half-grown ones, mostly wethers (castrated male lambs) off poorer grazing, that
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Dame Joan Collins hits out at 'naive' paedophile claim about Anthony Newley
DAME Joan Collins has called her son Sacha Newley's claim that her ex-husband Anthony Newley was a paedophile "extremely naive".Artist Sacha told The Sunday Times that his father "was a paedophile. My father was drawn to youthfulness
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Style and swagger for buoyant Scots in Murrayfield mauling
FORGET the Caledonian cringe. It seems Scotland’s rugby players are now striding about with a sonsie swagger. “We’re having a ball out there, there are smiles on faces and that’s the way we want to play,” said an understandably cheery Peter Horne in the
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Why Scotland is facing cultural carnage
It was a truly jaw-dropping moment. The board of Creative Scotland had just been given a presentation by members of the senior staff as to the impact on Scotland’s arts and creative industries of various budget scenarios dependant on the settlement
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Shona Craven: Paying women for their time is the best response to 'manels'
IT feels a little ironic that in a week when an SNP MP stepped up his fight against unpaid work, north of the Border an almighty stooshie was brewing over who is afforded the dubious privilege of grafting for nothing.I refer specifically to the work of
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Robert McNeil: The saints are coming
I EXPECT many decent ratepayers and other upright citizens feel apathy or even ambivalence when it comes to patron saints. It’s not a concept – a special guardian or advocate for a country, trade or ailment – that anyone takes too seriously any more.
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Agenda: Making sure no young mind is left behind
By Anton Colella, Chairman, the Salvesen Mindroom CentreMY career started in teaching in some of the poorest areas in Glasgow. At heart, I remain a teacher – even though my professional life has taken me to the highest level in global business. Helping
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Gennaro Gattuso appointed as AC Milan coach following sacking of Vincenzo Montella
AC Milan have sacked head coach Vincenzo Montella and replaced him with former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso. Montella was under pressure after an indifferent start to the Serie A season despite spending more than £200 million on new recruits during
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Scot released from Indian jail after four year campaign
The fiance of a former Scottish soldier who has spent more than four years in prison in India has told of her relief after being told he is finally free to return home. Billy Irving is one of six British men who were imprisoned in India for the
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Former Scottish Labour leader to help SNP ministers with economy
SNP ministers have turned to a former leader of Scottish Labour for help with the economy.Wendy Alexander has been appointed to a panel of business representatives tasked with boosting Scotland’s economic output.The Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board
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Ross Murray aiming to bring European belt back to Scotland
Ross Murray admits himself that he left it late to turn professional. The Castlemilk fighter was 34 before he joined the pro ranks but his progress has been quicker than he could ever have imagined. Now 35, Murray has had six fights, from which he
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Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle announce engagement
Prince Harry is to marry his American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle. The much-anticipated news was confirmed by the Prince of Wales in a brief statement issued by Clarence House. The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the
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Football on TV: Where to watch Rangers v Aberdeen, Watford v Manchester United and more this week
IT is a huge week for Rangers as they face Aberdeen twice on the back of damaging defeats to Hamilton Accies and Dundee. Graeme Murty will be hoping to see a reaction from his side when the Dons travel to Ibrox on Wednesday for the first part of
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Scottish precedent left Catalonian leaders 'unprepared' for referendum backlash
THE precedent set by the Scottish independence referendum left Catalonian leaders completely unprepared for the "brutal" aftermath of last month's vote.Senior separatist figures said they were inspired by how the UK handled the 2014 poll
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Herald Christmas Appeal: The efficacy of cash-programming in war-torn Iraq
IT MAY seem counter-intuitive to many Scots, but, in some instances, the provision of emergency supplies such as blankets, medicine and food is not always the best approach. In the midst of war or natural disasters, the temptation of many would
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British support of Saudi Arabian military should shame us all, says SNP MP
BRITISH support of the Saudi Arabian military “should appal us all”, according to the SNP's spokesman for international affairs, amid claims that Scottish regiment has been training a Saudi unit in Yemen. The role of the UK armed forces in the
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Gary Armstrong: Scots are in a great place for now but the Six Nations will be different
SCOTLAND lifted a trophy on Saturday for beating Australia but it could have been for how we performed over all the Autumn Tests, with Murrayfield at the weekend just topping off three wonderful matches. Right at the outset, I said that if we attacked
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Tam McManus: Part-time pundits criticism of opponents is just an own goal
PUNDITS. Love them or hate them, every one has an opinion. That’s what you get paid for at the end of the day, isn’t it? Whether that be the shock jock, abrasive approach of a Chris Sutton or the more measured approach of say a Michael Stewart.
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Matthew Lindsay: What next for Betfred Cup winners Celtic? A double treble? A treble treble? Anything is possible
CELTIC may well have been outclassed at the highest level in Europe last week, but the Parkhead club showed once again yesterday, not that they really required to, that in Scotland they are without equal. There were suggestions that Motherwell,
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Neil Cameron: Rangers are a rudderless shambles with no clear plan and players who don't want to be there
THE highlight of Rangers’ season so far has been Celtic getting cuffed 7-1 last week by arguably the best team in the world. This Paris pummelling, celebrated by bluenoses everywhere, was bookended by their own team losing at home to Hamilton Academical
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Obituary - Jimmy Steele, dental health expert
Dental health expert Born: June 28, 1962; Died: November 16, 2017 PROFESSOR Jimmy Steele, who has died aged 55, was a dental scientist and former senior house officer at Glasgow Dental Hospital and School who was recognised internationally
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Peruvian ambassador denies Scotch bid
THE Peruvian ambassador to the UK has denied claims the South American country would look to make its own Scotch derivative, post-Brexit.MP Chris Bryant said Peru is considering making its own Scotch, as opposed to importing from Scotland, during a debate
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Herald View: Lots to learn from improvements in Glasgow’s schools
IT is one of the biggest and most complex challenges in Scottish education: how to close the attainment gap and ensure that every child has the same opportunity to succeed whatever their background. But where should we look for answers?In the past, politicians
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Neil Cameron: Celtic are invincible and untouchable - but Motherwell are right to feel hard done by
CRAIG THOMSON, if he were allowed to explain himself this week like the grown up he is, could quite easily justify the penalty and red card he awarded yesterday which sealed a cup final for Celtic they were probably going to win without any help.
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Herald View: Investing in sport facilities could get Scots up and running
THERE have been many initiatives on the subject over the years, and a lot of money has been spent, and yet Scots are still not as active as they should be. Indeed, a new report from a Holyrood committee shows the number regularly taking part in sport
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Hearts 0 Ross County 0: McCarey puts up the barriers
Ross County goalkeeper Aaron McCarey’s career had hit the metaphoric road block.On Saturday, he was the one erecting the impregnable barriers with a series of fines saves in the goal-less stalemate against Hearts.Having made the most of injury to fellow
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Obituary - Azzedine Alaia, fashion designer loved by Madonna and Michelle Obama
Fashion designerBorn: February 26, 1935;Died: November 17, 2017AZZEDINE Alaia, who has died aged 82, was a fashion designer whose clinging dresses were hugely influential and popular in the 1980s - famously, they featured in Robert Palmer's Addicted
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American philanthropist living in Scotland considers moving to Ireland as a result of Brexit
AN AMERICAN philanthropist who has donated more than £45million to the arts in Scotland says she would consider moving to Ireland as a result of Brexit.Carol Grigor has spent the past four decades in Scotland, but is weighing up a full-time move to Dublin
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Inverness CT 0 St Mirren 2: Buddies close gap on Championship leaders
CRAIG SAMSON felt entirely justified in racing over to throw Iain Vigurs to earth as the Caley Thistle midfielder remonstrated furiously with floored St Mirren team-mate Stephen McGinn. Home midfielder Vigurs earned a second yellow card after the
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Falkirk 0 Morton 3
LEE MILLER has admitted that having come agonisingly close to returning to the top flight in each of the last three seasons Falkirk are now in serious danger of plunging into the third tier.The Bairns were booed off after this latest calamity and there
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Kilmarnock 1 Aberdeen 3: Boyd talk no motivation for us, insists McInnes
DEREK McINNES insisted Kris Boyd’s derogatory comments about his players did not act as motivation for a comfortable victory in Ayrshire. However, he did confirm that the striker declined his invitation to enter the Aberdeen dressing room.
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A decade of success as Glasgow state schools ditch the poverty excuse
PUPILS at state schools in Scotland’s largest city have seen their exam results transformed over the past decade, new data shows. Despite significant levels of poverty across Glasgow the proportion of pupils securing Highers has increased at a
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Ken Smith's Diary: Tripped up; Singing his praises; A mug's game
Tripped up THE death of singer David Cassidy reminds Scottish PR guru Fiona Duff of accompanying David to a recording of Jonathan Ross's show The Last Resort in the late eighties which was also the last TV appearance by legendary TV cook Fanny
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Diet expert tempts Glasgow cooks with flavours of her native Greece
FOLLOWING a Budget that experts said provided little additional help for small businesses a Greek woman who has started a firm in Scotland says officials need to make it easier to access the support that is available.Name: Dr Katerina Vasilaki.Age: 37
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Be proud of hospital staff
THREE years have been and gone and I have been back in to neurosurgery at The Southern for another brain reboot to factory settings. The bulk of the ward staff have moved on and the new hospital, the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, is in full swing
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The promotion of smoking is inexcusable
I NOTE the call for minimum pricing of cigarettes ("Call for tobacco minimum pricing", The Herald, November 23), which was vehemently opposed by Simon Clark of the smokers' organisation Forest. I am disgusted at his group's irresponsible
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Letters: Our politicians are sleepwalking into the arms of the Brexit bear
I WHOLEHEARTEDLY endorse Ian MacLaren’s letter (November 24).Democracy must be applied, say our politicians, but a decision made on incomplete knowledge and distortion of truth is morally unacceptable.Complaints about the mouse of the Chancellor’s recent
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Dairy firm Graham's flexes international muscle
GRAHAM’S The Family Dairy has revealed it is in talks with two of Spain’s biggest supermarket chains to list its rapidly-growing protein snack as it builds its strength in export markets.And the boss of the Bridge of Allan-based firm underlined the importance
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Turnover rises at specialist HR legal business Law at Work
FIXED-fee employment law specialist Law at Work, which spun out of Maclay Murray and Spens five years ago, has revealed a nine per cent increase in turnover and nine per cent decrease in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of May.The business, which
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Review: Nursery Crymes at Trongate, Glasgow
PerformanceNursery CrymesTrongate, GlasgowMary Brennan five starsThere’s a mean, biting edge to the cold November night - and a deliberately chilling element in the site-specific Nursery Crymes. Lurking in the dim-lit, narrow wynds that flank the Britannia
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Review: Scottish Chamber Orchestra at City Halls, Glasgow
MusicScottish Chamber OrchestraCity Halls, Glasgowfour starsWITH a family tale that drew warm applause, the SCO’s conductor emeritus Joseph Swensen announced on Friday evening that he and his wife had decided to relocate to Glasgow, where he also teaches
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GP's warning over surgery insurance
THE leader of the body which insures Scottish GPs against damages claims says a new state-backed insurance plan would heap extra pressure on already strained budgets. Chris Kenny, chief of the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland (MDDUS
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Warning that the Kirk is drifting into "irrelevance and obscurity"
ONE of the Kirk’s most senior and respected figures has raised fears that the Church faces a “drift into irrelevance and obscurity”. The grim analysis by the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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Tourist tax for Edinburgh moves closer
SCOTLAND’S capital city is seeking to forge a unique tourist tax alliance with London in an attempt to push forward plans for a levy on visitors. Council chiefs in Edinburgh have approached the office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan to suggest joining
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£500million a year fails to get more Scots off the couch
SCOTS have failed to respond to a £500million a year push to encourage them into being more active, with claims they are too embarrassed to take part in sport or worried that it’s too elite. Despite hundreds of millions of pounds of public cash
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Poem of the Day: November by Thomas Hood
Yes, we all know that November is a dreich month. But ’twas ever so, if Thomas Hood is to be believed! Londoner Hood (1799-1845) was an editor of literary magazines, a poet, and a friend of fellow creative figures such as Charles Lamb and William
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James Forrest equals Celtic legend Bobby Lennox's record by scoring in three winning League Cup finals
BOBBY LENNOX was the only Celtic player in history to score a goal in three winning League Cup Finals. Until yesterday that is. James Forrest added to his goals against Dundee United and Aberdeen with a sublime left foot shot which curled into
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Van and lorry drivers show "least compliance" with speed limits, according to unpublished report
VAN and lorry drivers show the "least compliance" with Scotland's speed limits, an unpublished Transport Scotland study shows.The research tracked the speeds of around 11 million vehicles on single and dual carriageways and found those driving
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Call to restrict caffeine content of alcoholic drinks
THE level of caffeine laced with alcoholic drinks should be restricted by Scots law, a former health minister has claimed.Alex Neil, MSP for Airdrie and Shotts, wants to see a definitive legal limit set in a bid to stifle anti-social behaviour.The SNP
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Herald View: Leonard’s radical plan to unite party may put off voters
RICHARD Leonard’s first major speech after becoming Scottish Labour’s ninth leader since devolution began with a declaration of intent.“I was elected Scottish Labour leader promising real change and it is real change that together we will deliver,” he
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From a drunk teacher to pupils standing on street corners: How Glasgow turned it around
AS A DISTRICT inspector for Glasgow more than a decade ago Maureen McKenna became increasingly concerned about the number of pupils she saw hanging around on street corners as she drove around the city. When she stopped to ask one group why they
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David Torrance: Parties jockeying for position in the race to offer a real choice
In Glasgow this morning, the new Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard will join Jeremy Corbyn to outline their “positive” vision for Scotland. Labour leaders, of course, have done that many times before, but Leonard’s political “offer” will represent
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US should not be allowed to escape war criminality
WHILE David Pratt is probably right to insist on enforcing retributive measures against those who commit acts of genocide and other such crimes against humanity, I think his dismissal of some African countries declining liability for such abuses by not
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A year under the tyranny of Universal Credit
I REMEMBER a sketch from Spitting Image in which Margaret Thatcher discusses the implementation of the Poll Tax in Scotland (she was depicted shaving) and referred to this as "testing the ground”. Three decades later this is still what is happening
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We must preserve free music tuition for youngsters
AS we have seen in the pages of The Herald in recent weeks, the arts is often a go-to area when budgets are constrained ("Arts organisations fear Budget cuts would devastate cultural sector", The Herald, November 21, and Letters, November 21
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Pinstripe: 'A well-flagged but misguided increase in income tax rates will steal the headlines'
Sometimes it is the parallels between business and politics which are interesting and sometimes it is the differences. Some of the differences are amusing. Former leaders of large companies tend to have sufficient taste and common sense not to
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Barclays report: Scottish firms see drop off in scale-up funding
THE AMOUNT of venture capital funding available to Scottish businesses increased by nine per cent during 2016, with 25 businesses sharing in a total funding pot of £12 million.Despite the rise, the total was significantly below the £53m of funds invested
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Review: Royal Blood at SSE Hydro, Glasgow
MusicRoyal Blood, SSE Hydro, GlasgowJonathan GeddesThree starsAs Royal Blood vocalist Mike Kerr noted during their set, it has been three years since the Brighton twosome last graced the SSE Hydro, for the MTV Europe Music Awards. Decent odds would have
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Review: La Clique Noel at Festival Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh
TheatreLa Clique NoelFestival Square Spiegeltent, Edinburgh Neil CooperFour starsThis seasonal variation on the nouveau cabaret sensation sired in the after-hours sleaze of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe begins with a Christmas carol. Given the choice
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Camley's Cartoon on Monday, November 27
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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Analysis: Tackling stark impact of poverty on exam results is the single biggest challenge in Scottish education
TO fully appreciate the impact Glasgow schools are having it is vital to understand the context of poverty in which they are working.All the research shows us the single most significant drag on attainment is deprivation and Glasgow has some of the poorest
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Trading Places - this week's appointments
Touch of luxury for malt whisky firm WHISKY firm Gordon & MacPhail has appointed Stephen Rankin as the company’s first director of prestige. Mr Rankin’s role will be to nurture and build relationships for Gordon & MacPhail’s range
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Hibs Ladies complete double double
HIBS LADIES maintained their cup dominance in impressive style last night, winning the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup with a 3-0 victory over their great rivals, Glasgow City.This was the fifth meeting of the sides this year, with Glasgow City winning all three
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Six Nations will be tougher but Gregor Townsend and his players cannot wait for the challenge
While the excitement being expressed by his players was in keeping with his own determination to exude positivity, Scotland’s coach Gregor Townsend knows his team face a different type of challenge in the forthcoming Six Nations Championship. Saturday
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ARTS NEWS: Greek Film Festival, Muriel Spark event at EIBF, Cunningham's Christmas, new Kelvingrove festival
EDINBURGH's Greek Film Festival will run at the Filmhouse from December 1-6.It begins on December 1 with Amerika Square/Plateia Amerikis, directed by Yannis Sakaridis.It is followed by Medea Louder Than My Thought by Nikos Grammatikos, The Story of
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Gregor Townsend has cause for optimism but accepts that his men must not get carried away
As Byron McGuigan seized his opportunity to step into the BT Murrayfield limelight we could only imagine what sort of humiliation the Wallabies might have been subjected to had the player who has done more than anyone to elevate Scottish rugby not
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Recipe of the Day: Whole Lemon Sole with Chilli, Samphire and Clams by White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar in Edinburgh
Whole Lemon Sole with Chilli, Samphire and Clams 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
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Interim Rangers boss Graeme Murty set to remain in charge for Aberdeen double-header
GRAEME MURTY looks set to remain in charge of Rangers for their double-header with Aberdeen this week as the Ibrox board continue their search for Pedro Caixinha’s successor. The 43-year-old was handed the reins following the sacking of Caixinha
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Brendan Rodgers: Cup final referee got penalty decision right - Celtic winger Scott Sinclair WAS pulled back
BRENDAN Rodgers last night defended referee Craig Thomson over his decision to award Celtic a penalty in the Betfred Cup final with Motherwell. Rodgers’s opposite number Stephen Robinson was furious that Thomson gave a spot kick in the 58th minute
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Stephen Robinson: Penalty and red card decisions ended Motherwell's hopes of beating Celtic - there was no contact
STEPHEN Robinson last night claimed that referee Craig Thomson had killed off Motherwell’s hopes of beating Celtic in the Betfred Cup final with his controversial penalty and red card decisions. Robinson was incensed that Thomson ruled Cedric Kipre
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Major investment announced as UK Government unveils its industrial strategy
THE UK Government will announce today that it has secured a major multi-million pound investment into Britain as it publishes its flagship industrial strategy White Paper aimed at improving productivity and bolstering investment.The Business Department
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Irish border row now biggest threat to Brexit deal
THE continuing controversy over the Irish border has become the biggest threat to the Brexit talks as politicians from the UK and Ireland raise the stakes on the issue.After Phil Hogan, Ireland’s European Commissioner, made clear Dublin would “continue
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Leonard pledges to breathe "new life" in to Scottish Labour
RICHARD Leonard today promises to emulate Jeremy Corbyn and breathe “new life” into the Scottish Labour Party and create “real change” for Scotland as he joins the UK party leader at a joint press conference in Glasgow.The new Scottish leader will announce
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Davidson says Brexit deal could be "five-past-midnight job"
RUTH Davidson has suggested the Brexit talks could be a “five-past-midnight job” as she defended the Tory Government’s strategy on EU withdrawal in lieu of a UK Cabinet minister.Normally, a senior UK Government figure would appear on the BBC’s flagship
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Would-be First Minister gets 'angsty' with a boxer over chores on a TV reality show
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale was on the warpath over dirty dishes in her latest outing on the ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here. The once would-be First Minister who arrived on the reality show last week has
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Back campaign for transparency
CAROLE Ewart ("Time for action on Freedom of Information", Agenda, The Herald, November) hits the nail on the head.No wonder there are more than 74,000 Freedom of Information (FoI) requests each year.Very few public bodies have heeded the advice