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I want to choke Andy Williams with a Christmas scarf
I’M beginning to think again Christmas is the least wonderful time of the year, that I want to wrap a chunky Christmas scarf around the throat of Andy Williams and pull it tight. (Figuratively, of course, given he’s gone.)Why? Not the usual cited reasons
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Scott Brown: Celtic got 'scared' against Anderlecht and Parkhead must be a fortress to have Europa League hope
SCOTT Brown reckons Celtic got “a bit scared” during their 1-0 home defeat to Anderlecht and reckons the club must make Parkhead a fortress again if they are to make any headway in the Europa League. While the club showed demonstrable progress by reaching
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Pizza shop owner Lisa Tobias determined to serve up a slice of Scottish weightlifting success
THE pizza industry hasn’t been this closely associated with a major sporting event since that infamous Pizza Hut TV advert poked fun at Gareth Southgate in the wake of his Euro 96 penalty miss. Lisa Tobias isn’t just a mum of two, former gymnast-turned
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Celtic captain Scott Brown feared his record-breaking Champions League run was doomed after one match
THE kid from Dunfermline who once sported a red mohawk and was banned from fizzy juice has gone on to become Scotland’s most seasoned Champions League player. But Scott Brown admitted last night that his illustrious career in the continent’s glamour
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Rev Richard Coles puts money on Joe McFadden to take Strictly crown
Broadcaster the Rev Richard Coles has backed Holby City actor Joe McFadden to take this year’s Strictly Come Dancing crown. The former Communards star turned vicar had an early exit in this year’s competition, crashing out after just three dances
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Rangers must back Derek McInnes in the transfer market if he becomes new Ibrox boss, says Kris Boyd
KRIS BOYD insists the Rangers board will have to back Derek McInnes in the transfer market if they can complete a deal for the Aberdeen boss. The 46-year-old is the man the Ibrox hierarchy want to replace Pedro Caixinha but the Dons rejected an
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Named Person policy faces fresh delays after MSP Education Committee vote
CONTROVERSIAL plans to appoint a state guardian for every child in Scotland have been stopped in their tracks – 18 months after they should have been rolled out. The troubled policy was dealt a blow in July when the Supreme Court ruled elements
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Donald Trump: US now recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Donald Trump has announced that the United States now recognises Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in a move that upends decades of US policy. The US president said in a White House speech that he is “determined that it is time to officially
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Five tips for perfect Christmas party nibbles
Fiona Burrell, founder and principal of Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, gives advice on how to make sure your Christmas canapes are a huge success. 1. Keep the size of the canapes small and ideally to one mouthful each if possible, especially
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Christmas kitchen: how to impress your guests with delicious festive canapes
IN her gleaming kitchen at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, Fiona Burrell is helping me get to grips with the art of Christmas canapes. A reluctant cook at the best of times, when it comes to yuletide entertaining I tend to run around the supermarket
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Storm Caroline: Train services cancelled as forecasters warn of 90mph gusts
Train services have been cancelled after forecasters warned Storm Caroline could cause danger to life. The Met Office has raised the level of its weather warning from yellow to amber "be prepared" for northern Scotland on Thursday, warning of gusts
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Grandmother receives six new organs from same donor
A GRANDMOTHER has stunned doctors by making a remarkable recovery after undergoing a transplant operation to receive six vital organs – all from the same donor. Joanne Adam, 47, endured 20 hours of surgery to have her stomach, liver, bowel, pancreas and
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Six women file lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein
Six women have filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, claiming that the movie mogul’s actions to cover up alleged assaults amounted to civil racketeering. The lawsuit was filed at a federal court in New York seeking to represent a class of “
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Queen joins congregation to mark Scripture Union’s 150th anniversary
The Queen has celebrated the 150th anniversary of a unique Christian charity that has grown from its first meeting in a London house into a global movement. In a north London church close to where the pioneers of the Scripture Union first met,
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PMQs sketch: Jezza fails to put Brexit boot in
THERE is an ignoble rule in politics that when your opponent is down the thing to do is to kick and keep on kicking. But it seems the terribly affable chief comrade can’t bring himself to obey it and, consequently, his opponent invariably has time
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Four people receive hospital treatment after chemical leak at factory
Four people ended up in hospital after a suspected chemical leak at a seafood factory in West Lothian. Emergency services were called to Macrae Edinburgh in Livingston at about 2.30pm on Wednesday. Workers within the building, part of Young's
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U2 put on a show on Berlin’s U2 line as Bono and The Edge take subway ride
U2’s Bono and The Edge have taken a trip on the Berlin subway line that shares the band’s name and played a short concert on an underground platform. The musicians took a special train from the Olympic Stadium, near the western end of the U2 line
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Stagecoach not ruling out bid for new East Coast rail franchise
Stagecoach has not ruled out bidding for the same loss-making East Coast rail franchise that sparked controversy last week after the Government said it would end the existing contract three years early. Chief executive Martin Griffiths said the
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Storm Caroline forces closure of Christmas market in Aberdeen
Storm Caroline has forced the closure of a Christmas market in north-east Scotland. The Aberdeen Christmas Village will shut on Thursday until at least 5pm, when organisers will assess if it is safe to reopen. It comes after the Met Office
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Russia’s Vladimir Putin to seek re-election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will seek re-election in next March’s election. Mr Putin’s statement came at a meeting with workers at a factory in Nizny Novgorod. Several hours earlier, he was asked about his intentions in Moscow
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PM pledges to protect ‘constitutional integrity’ of UK amid Irish border fears
Theresa May has pledged to protect the “constitutional integrity” of the UK in the negotiations to break the deadlock in the Brexit talks over the Irish border. The Prime Minister, who spoke earlier by telephone to Democratic Unionist leader Arlene
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Fixture changes for Celtic, Rangers, Ross County and Partick Thistle as TV picks are confirmed
THE Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has confirmed a number of fixture changes due to live television coverage. Two Premiership games will be aired in January, while one Championship clash has also been selected for coverage. Celtic's
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Trad Music award-winners Skipinnish's mosh pit dilemma
ANGUS MacPhail is facing a dilemma he never imagined would affect him and his band, Skipinnish. When they play the Usher Hall in Edinburgh next May, should they keep the venue theatre-style throughout or have the seats downstairs removed to create
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RONALD Segger was his name, and one day in mid-August 1956 he found himself in the Glasgow newspapers after a remarkable act of bravery on his part.In the words of The Bulletin: “A Glasgow Corporation bus driver leaped from his bus in Springburn Road,
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George played a sheep in his nativity play, William tells schoolchildren
Prince George played a sheep in his school nativity play, the Duke of Cambridge has disclosed. William and Kate spoke to schoolchildren on a visit to BBC’s Bridge House in Media City, Salford, on Wednesday. Asking the children about their plans
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Chancellor Philip Hammond sets date for first Spring Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said he will deliver his first Spring Statement on March 13. Mr Hammond told the Commons Treasury Committee that he would be responding to the latest economic forecasts of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
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Border talks could resume in new year, says Varadkar
Irish border talks could resume in the New Year if agreement is not sealed by next week, the Irish premier said. Leo Varadkar acknowledged it was in the Republic’s own interest to see the EU-UK negotiations proceed to their second phase and address
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Rangers target Derek McInnes misses training to hold talks with Aberdeen chairman
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is meeting with chairman Stewart Milne for crunch talks after Rangers were denied permission to speak with the Pittodrie boss, Press Association Sport understands. The Dons manager did not take training on Wednesday
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Celtic players must prove we can cut it at top level - Scott Brown
Scott Brown has challenged his Celtic team-mates to prove boss Brendan Rodgers wrong by showing they can cut it amongst the Europa League big guns. The Hoops clinched third spot in their Champions League group to book themselves a slot in UEFA's
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VIDEO: Storm Caroline could bring gusts of 90mph to Scotland and cause 'potential danger to life'
Forecasters have warned that gusts of up to 90mph could hit the country with the arrival of Storm Caroline, causing potential danger to life. The Met Office has raised the level of its weather warning from yellow to amber “be prepared” for northern
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Pay rise to take basic salary for MSPs above £62,000
MSPs are in line for a pay rise next year taking their basic salary to £62,149. The 0.6% increase was confirmed in the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) budget bid for 2018/19. Since 2015, salaries for MSPs have been directly linked
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Billy Irving touches down at Glasgow Airport after escaping Indian jail hell
The first of the Chennai Six has arrived back in the UK, more than four years after the group of former British soldiers was jailed in India on weapons charges. Billy Irving touched down at Glasgow Airport on Wednesday morning. He and five
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Scottish builder aims to generate half its revenue in England
Housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel has declared that it plans to generate 50 per cent of revenue from south of the Border by the time of its 100th anniversary in 2025.Chief executive Ed Monaghan revealed the target as the family-owned firm obtained planning
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FreeAgent makes loss, wins customers
FREEAGENT, the listed accountancy software solutions firm, has reported a net loss of £1 million for the six months ended September 30.The company said the reverse came amid investment aimed at boosting customers numbers and developing new products. FreeAgent
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Iomart on course for material growth after profits rise
SHARES in Iomart edged up nearly three per cent after the cloud computing specialist reported a nine per cent hike in underlying profits for the half-year to September 30 and declared a maiden interim dividend, writes Scott Wright.The Glasgow-based firm
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Amazon vs Google war means no YouTube for millions of Fire users
A WAR between two of the world's biggest tech giants will lead to millions of consumers losing access to YouTube. Users of Amazon's streaming devices Fire TV and Fire Stick have received notifications that the YouTube app will be unusable by the
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Special NI Brexit deal could have unravelled entire UK – Ruth Davidson
A Brexit deal giving special status to Northern Ireland could have put the future of the UK in jeopardy, the Scottish Conservative leader has warned. Ruth Davidson said such a set-up could have "unravelled the entire United Kingdom", telling how
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Agenda: Why banking automation is the way forward
By Leah Hutcheon, CEO, AppointeddTHE high street as we know it is changing almost beyond recognition with bank branches closing at an unprecedented rate as consumers switch to banking online.PwC’s 2017 Digital Banking Consumer Survey found that 46 per
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Obituary - Christine Keeler, showgirl and central figure in the Profumo affair
Showgirl and central figure in the Profumo affair Born: February 22 1942; Died: December 4 2017 CHRISTINE Keeler, who has died aged 75, became notorious in 1963 when revelations about her personal relationships sparked off the Profumo affair
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Hamilton Accies win awards double after extending unbeaten league run
HAMILTON Academical have won an awards double for November after extending their unbeaten league run to six matches. Martin Canning was named manager of the month on Wednesday and midfielder David Templeton was crowned player of the month.
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England hope quickly extinguished as Australia storm into 2-0 series lead
England folded quickly in pursuit of a national-record chase as Australia took six wickets in under a session to go 2-0 up in the Ashes with a 120-run victory. The hosts had appeared a little rattled for much of the penultimate day in this second
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Giant 60ft cage to save crumbling Helensburgh landmark
By Craig Borland THE jewel in Helensburgh's visitor crown is set to be covered by a giant enclosure almost 60 feet tall for up to 10 years. The National Trust for Scotland is submitting a planning application this week for what it calls "a
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Dozens of workers removed from North Sea platform as Storm Caroline approaches
Workers are being removed from a North Sea platform due to safety fears over weather conditions caused by Storm Caroline. CNR International made the decision as the Met Office predicts Thursday will see wind gusts of up to 80 mph and large waves
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Casualties as ‘hundreds of homes’ destroyed in new California wildfires
Hundreds of homes are feared to have been destroyed in southern California by wildfires that have left at least two people injured, including one critically, and triggered a mass evacuation. A fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon in San Bernardino
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Scots child killer Ian Brady cost taxpayers more than £19,000 after his death
Glasgow child killer Ian Brady cost taxpayers more than £19,000 after his death, it has been reported. The bill is said to include £15,500 spent by the Royal Liverpool Hospital transferring and securely storing the child killer’s corpse after he
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Man in court accused of plotting to assassinate PM in Downing Street attack
A man has appeared in court accused of plotting to assassinate the Prime Minister in a bomb and knife attack on Downing Street. Naa’imur Zakariyah Rahman, 20, is alleged to have planned to bomb the security gates outside the Westminster residence
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Vandals target Jimmy Savile cottage in Glen Coe
A secluded cottage that was once the home of Jimmy Savile has been targeted by vandals again. The incident was reported to police after the letters "Megia" were sprayed on one of the walls of the Allt-na-Reigh property in Glencoe, Highlands.
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Warnings in place as winds up to 80mph herald arrival of Storm Caroline
Winds are forecast to strengthen across parts of Britain on Wednesday ahead of the arrival of Storm Caroline. Conditions will start to turn wet and blustery, especially across the north and north west of the UK, before gales hit on Thursday.
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Trump ‘to recognise Jerusalem as Israel capital’ despite international outcry
President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday, according to US officials. The move, that comes comes despite intense Arab, Muslim and European opposition, would upend decades of US policy and risk potentially
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Brendan Rodgers: Celtic must improve to be Champions League quality
BRENDAN Rodgers last night told his Celtic players their defeat to Anderlecht had shown they still have huge improvements to make in their games before they can be considered Champions League standard. The Scottish champions finished third in Group
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Glass Network founder: visibility is key to LGBT equality in the legal profession
DREW McCusker wasn’t always so open about his sexuality in the workplace.But having experienced how counterproductive that can be, he decided to go one step further than simply coming out at work and two years ago set up legal sector LGBT+ initiative
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Craig Gordon admits Brendan Rodgers wasn't happy with the Celtic performance
Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon feels he answered his critics last night by making a vital contribution to the club’s qualification to the Europa League, despite the 1-0 defeat to Anderlecht. Gordon could do nothing about the own goal from Jozo
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Obituary - Jimmy Hood, Scottish Labour MP who was NUM official during the miners' strike
Labour MP and former NUM officialBorn: May 16, 1948;Died: December 4, 2017JIMMY Hood, who has died aged 69, was a long-serving Scottish Labour MP and a former NUM official during the 1980s miners' strike, who, although not a natural rebel against
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Breath of fresh air for Pretswell Asher in Dubai finale
AH, the rarefied air of sport in its upper echelons. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be, mind you.“The smog was horrendous in India recently and I had to withdraw from the Indian Open due to it,” reflected Pamela Pretswell Asher as she breathed in great
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Obituary - Ali Abdullah Saleh, former president of Yemen
Former president of YemenBorn: March 21, 1942;Died: December 4, 2017ALI ABDULLAH Saleh, who has been killed aged 75, was a former president of Yemen who ruled the country for more than three decades and played a pivotal role in the country's ongoing
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National Gallery of Scotland revamp will be done by 2020 and cost more than £17m
THE revamp of Scotland's National Gallery will be completed by 2020 and cost more than £17m, its director general has declared, as he revealed a 2018 exhibition season featuring some of the biggest names in the arts world. An extensive, and exclusive
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Men's Shed help launch Christmas loneliness campaign
MEN and women from the Men's Shed community project got their hands dirty to help launch a Christmas campaign to tackle loneliness and isolation across Scotland.The group from Barrhead helped launch Age Scotland's “no one should have no one” campaign
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Collagen shares hit by lower forecasts
Regenerative medical group Collagen Solutions saw shares fall 14 per cent yesterday after it indicated that full-year revenue growth will fall short of market expectations.Collagen, which makes medical-grade components at a facility in Glasgow, widened
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Fourth generation cleaning firm acquired by US industry giant
RP Adam, a fourth-generation family business from the Borders, has been acquired by the £10 billion turnover US group Ecolab for an undisclosed sum.Geoffrey Adam, who has been chairman of the company since 1968 and holds the vast majority of the company
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Collaboration increasing in North Sea oil and gas industry
NORTH Sea oil and gas companies have got better at collaborating amid the challenges posed by the oil price plunge since 2014 but still have lots of room for improvement, research has found.The findings come from a study which assessed how effectively
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Analysis: Shareholder committee could heal bank's image
ROYAL Bank of Scotland’s annual meeting in May saw some punchy exchanges between the lender’s senior leadership and some pretty hacked off shareholders. And one of the most heated moments came when chairman Sir Howard Davies explained why the bank could
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Fears for students as 9% pay rise imposed on colleges
STUDENTS will pay the price for a nine per cent pay rise for lecturers which will cost colleges almost £100 million, it has been warned. In addition, thousands of Scottish college students face the prospect of cancelled classes as lecturers threaten
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£3,000 for Lawrence of Arabia’s sandals
A PAIR of Lawrence of Arabia’s sandals, which had been kept safe in a Waitrose carrier bag, is going up for auction. The British Army officer, who made his name in the First World War aiding the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire, is believed
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Call for archaeological investigation of Culloden Moor homes site
AN archaeological investigation should be carried out at a disused farm on the Battle of Culloden Battlefield site before new homes are built there, the National Trust for Scotland says. The charity believes probing the top layers of Viewfield
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Herald View: The fatal flaws at the heart of the Brexit agreement
SO inevitable was the fall-out of Theresa May’s proposed deal on Northern Ireland that it is hard to see how the UK Government thought it could get away with it. Just as the negotiations appeared to be reaching a conclusion, the DUP applied the brakes
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Herald View: Government must pay for its promises on colleges
AFTER years of damaging change in the college sector, the hope in recent months was that a deal had finally been reached on lecturers’ pay. But it would seem the hope was premature. The basics of the deal are good: lecturers will receive an average
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Ken Smith's Diary: Mum knows best; hoe hoe hoe; in the driving seat
Shopping's a scoosh HOW is your Christmas shopping going? Amy Kinnaird in Ayrshire tells us: "The stress of Christmas shopping must be taking its toll. I was on the train to Ayr at Glasgow Central when two harassed women loaded with shopping bustled
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Rosemary Goring: Paisley should be a winner, no matter the City of Culture outcome
BENJAMIN Disraeli once said: “Keep your eye on Paisley.” How wise he was. In his day, Parliament was terrified that this hot-bed of radicalism, this rowdy populace of vocal, literate working folk, could spark a revolution whose flames would reach as far
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Camley's Cartoon on Wednesday, December 6
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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Britain heading towards 'bad' Brexit, new poll finds
More than half of British people now think the country will get a bad Brexit deal, according to a new survey. A report by Strathclyde University politics Professor John Curtice suggests the UK public, including those who voted Leave in the EU referendum
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Call for review as Scots exam appeals reach four-year high
THE number of exam appeals in Scotland has reached a four year high - but fewer are being granted, official figures have revealed. It has led to calls by the Educational Institute of Scotland, the country's largest education trade union for the
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Students body slams "undemocratic" scrapping of Scots university Rector election
THE UNIVERSITY of Aberdeen's student body has described as "undemocratic", a decision to scrap the Rector election over "unsubstantiated" allegations of "dirty tricks" by the campaign for Maggie Chapman, the co-convenor of the Scottish Greens.
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Golf fan on Lewis begins fight for right to play on the Sabbath
THEY are separated by hundreds of miles, a choppy sea and several centuries of tradition but have been linked by one common rule that is unique to the two. But now members of Stornoway Golf Club are set to challenge the rule of no play on Sunday
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Legal highs causing disorder in Scottish jails, warns inspector
PRISONERS are using writing paper soaked in chemicals to smuggle 'legal highs' into prison, causing disruption, violence and unpredictable behaviour, according to prisons inspectors.Scotland's Chief Inspector of Prisons David Strang said staff
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Wood Group wins bumper bioetch contract
WOOD Group has won a multi-million dollar contract to help a pharmaceutical giant develop a biotech plant in Germany which will provide vindication for its decision to complete a £2.2billion takeover of Amec Foster Wheeler.The Aberdeen-based group has
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Royal Bank told: Now is the time to give shareholders more say
ROYAL Bank of Scotland will again come under pressure to give shareholders a bigger say on how it is run before it holds its next annual meeting in the spring.An influential investors’ group has revealed that it will make a fresh attempt to force top
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Poem of the Day: Two Bronzed Men by Jock Stein
This tableau, featuring the statues of two of Edinburgh’s most illustrious citizens, is by Jock Stein, “poet, piper, and preacher from East Lothian.” He manages to convey something of the intellectual impact of the two great eighteenth-century thinkers
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Do not put non-attenders off GP practice lists
THERE is no cost to a practice or GPs from missed appointments. The downside is to organised patients who might have booked the appointment in question and couldn’t do so. (“Poor should get same-day slots to see a GP, says study”, The Herald, December
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Why don't our banks act as such for the public at large?
I HAVE been a customer of RBS since the 1950s in Kilmarnock but as I live in Troon used the local branch, now closed.Recently I had accumulated £50 in coins. No RBS, so I went to the Bank of Scotland. I was advised that they could only accept these if
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Labour's PFI schemes have drained Scotland
IAN Graham’s unabashed disdain for the current Scottish Government is clear for all to see but I am not entirely clear what his otherwise roaming epistle adds to the debate (Letters, December 5). One might otherwise make the reasonable assumption (as
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Letters: If the Tories can't stand up for Scotland now, when can they?
I NOTE that Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has released a statement in which she explicitly sides with the DUP against the Prime Minister over the question of the Irish border and a bespoke Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Ms Davidson writes
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Suspended Labour MSP returns to Holyrood amid harassment scandal
A SCOTTISH Labour MSP who was suspended after being accused of harassing an ex-partner has returned to Holyrood. Alex Rowley stepped aside as the party’s interim leader last month over allegations he sent a series of abusive messages to a former lover.The
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The missed chances to identify terror attack threats
By Hayden Smith SECURITY services missed three opportunities to identify Salman Abedi as a possible terror suspect in the run-up to his suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert, a report has found. Abedi – who was not under investigation
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Rouken Glen named best-kept park in Scotland by public spaces charity
ROUKEN Glen Park in East Renfrewshire has been named the best-kept park in Scotland. Each year, the Fields in Trust awards showcase some of the UK’s best open spaces and highlight the efforts of the people who ensure they can be enjoyed by the
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Background: Root of problem was college restructure
THE latest developments have their roots in the controversial decision taken by the SNP Government to restructure the sector and make colleges accountable to regional boards. Between 2011 and 2014, the number of Scottish colleges reduced from 37
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Frankie Boyle set to recap the news of 2017 with return of TV show
Frankie Boyle is to recap the news of 2017 with the return of his New World Order show. The programme will dissect the last 12 months using “stand-up, review and discussion”, the BBC said. “I’m so delighted to be doing this show as that little
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Iain Macwhirter: Brexit talks crash-land with a Prime Minister on autopilot
DID Theresa May deliberately sabotage her own Brussels summit on Monday by not first clearing the Ireland border deal with the DUP? She is after all a Remainer. Perhaps it was an attempt to force her own divided party to accept a soft Brexit under
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Hundreds of homes planned for historic paper mill site
HUNDREDS of homes, industrial units and a leisure centre are to be built on the site of a historic paper mill in a bid to regenerate an unemployment blackspot. Plans have been lodged that would see the huge Tullis Russell Paper Mill site in Markinch
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Cut out smoking at playgrounds and school gates, says commissioner
SCOTLAND'S children's commissioner has backed calls for councils to discourage smoking in areas where children learn socialise and play. Bruce Adamson has agreed to champion Ash Scotland's Charter for a Tobacco-free Generation which sets out
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Air pollution danger to unborn babies
Air pollution from road traffic is putting unborn babies’ health at risk, according to a new study. The findings published in the BMJ suggest exposure to traffic pollution in London during pregnancy is linked to low birth weight. A team led
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Appeal blow for family of attack victim Shaun Woodburn
The family of a young father killed on New Year’s Day have voiced their anger after prosecutors ruled there would be no appeal against the killer’s sentence. Prosecutors said the four-year sentence was not “unduly lenient”. Former junior footballer
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Ground-breaking trial to treat pancreatic cancer to begin in Glasgow
A GROUND-BREAKING pancreatic cancer trial, which aims to match patients with the most effective treatment, is to begin in Scotland. The trial, which has been funded in large by Cancer Research UK, will bring precision medicine to pancreatic cancer
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Stewart Fisher: Jose Mourinho versus Pep Guardiola is one of the great sporting match-ups
THIS Sunday sees the latest episode of a Manchester soap opera as dramatic and long-running as Coronation Street. The players of City and United might be the prime actors but the starring roles undoubtedly belong to Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola,
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Crowds free Ukrainian opposition leader from police van after his arrest
Hundreds of protesters chanting “Kiev, rise up!” have blocked Ukrainian police as they tried to arrest former Georgian president Mikheil Saakashvili. He later escaped with help from supporters and led them on a march towards parliament, where they
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FBI seize record number of guns wrongly sold to banned buyers
Federal authorities in the USA are taking back guns from thousands of people the background check system should have blocked from buying weapons because they had criminal records, mental health issues or other problems that would disqualify them.
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Youngsters get chance to follow in Scotland skipper John Barclay's footsteps
Three players who have been identified as being among the brightest talents in their generation of rugby players have become the latest to get the chance to follow in the footsteps of current Scotland captain John Barclay.He was the first player to be
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Bed blocking costs NHS Scotland £132 million a year
BED blocking is costing the NHS in Scotland £233 a day per patient with one every 12 beds occupied now by someone who is well enough to leave hospital. An annual report on delayed discharges highlights how shortages of care home places or lags
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Weight loss of just 11Ibs enough to reverse Type 2 diabetes
WEIGHT loss of as little as 11Ibs is enough to reverse diabetes in some patients according to a landmark study which found that a low calorie diet was more effective than drugs against the condition. Case Study: 'I don't consider myself a diabetic
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Herald Christmas Appeal: Help Mercy Corps fight the threat of starvation in Somalia
BEFORE they had to leave their home, Noorto Mo-Allim’s family owned bulls and cows, and farmed maize and corn. But, as a victim of one of the world’s most complex and longstanding humanitarian emergencies – the ongoing crisis in Somalia – she has
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Oldest ever artist to be short listed for the Turner Prize, Lubaina Himid, wins the award
THE winner of the Turner Prize, the oft controversial annual art award, is also its oldest to date: the artist Lubaina Himid. The winner of the £25,000 prize was announced in Hull Minster, to mark Hull celebrating its status as UK City of Culture
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Scottish and ex-Brexit Ministers have on-air row over customs union
Scotland's SNP Brexit Minister Mike Russell has clashed with former Brexit Minister David Jones over whether the UK should stay in the customs union. The fiery exchange follows the DUP blocking of Theresa May's Brexit border deal, branding it "
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Scotland must 'speak with one voice' to prevent hard Brexit
SCOTLAND’S Brexit minister has urged rival parties to “speak with one voice” in a bid to keep the UK in the European single market. Mike Russell said there was overwhelming support in Holyrood and across the country for “retaining Scotland and
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Lottery winners spread some Christmas magic
A GROUP of lottery millionaires have taken on the role of Santa's helpers by creating a bespoke gingerbread playhouse for a children's charity. A squad of National Lottery winners spread the little Christmas magic by building wooden cabin to Dundee
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Girl being abused by priest had arm broken by nun, inquiry hears
A nun broke a young girl's arm as she reacted to discovering the child was being sexually abused by a priest, an inquiry has heard. A witness told how she had hoped she would be protected when the nun walked in on the assault in 1970, when she
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Scotland’s new car market suffers a dramatic decline
NEW car sales in Scotland have fallen by nearly a quarter because of uncertainty over Brexit and a "demonisation of diesel", a leading trade body has claimed. The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) said that the market has suffered a decline
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Recipe of the Day: Chakchouka by Ally McGrath of Osso Restaurant in Peebles
Chakchouka by Ally McGrath of Osso Restaurant in Peebles I’ve got to admit, I found this recipe in a book years ago, and I think it’s been on menus everywhere I’ve been – which speaks volumes about just how delicious this dish is! Chakchouka
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Huw Jones has timed arrival perfectly to boost Glasgow Warriors Euro bid
Ten months have elapsed since Huw Jones signed for them, but Glasgow Warriors could pick no better moment to give a debut to a player with a proven ability to score against the very best than this weekend’s meeting with Montpellier in the European Champions
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Letters: May must have been badly briefed before talks
ONE wonders what Sir Edward Carson (1854-1935) would have made of this week’s events with regard to Northern Ireland’s position with regard to Great Britain and the European Union. His statue, standing outside Stormont, depicts him in defiant mode
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Rangers will meet Aberdeen's compensation demands for boss Derek McInnes
RANGERS will meet the compensation fee required to land Derek McInnes as their new boss. The 46-year-old has been identified as the man the Ibrox board want to succeed Pedro Caixinha in the dugout. But Aberdeen last night rejected a request
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Bin lifts to double after 1000 complaints a week debacle
THE number of communal bins in the Scottish capital is to be cut as pick-ups double in a bid to tackle the city's overflowing bin problems. Edinburgh’s bin collection system is set to be redesigned to improve the service for thousands of residents
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Jason Holt: Return to the frontline with Rangers proves Graeme Murty can be a boss in the future
JASON HOLT believes interim Rangers boss Graeme Murty has all the qualities to forge a career in the dugout if he misses out on a first team berth at Ibrox.The 43-year-old has taken charge of six matches in recent weeks after being asked to step back
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Rangers need to maintain standards from successive wins over Aberdeen, says Jason Holt
SIX points have been earned by Rangers. A couple have been proven as well. The wins are always the most important factor but there were positives to take in the performances as Aberdeen were overcome twice in the space of five days. Any victory
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Kind couple to rescue after money stolen from church donation box
A couple have gifted the equivalent of the takings stolen from a church cash box after hearing of the crime. Stephen and Jayne Pagan said they were appalled that someone had broken into a donations box at Dornoch Cathedral just weeks before Christmas
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Edinburgh coach Cockerill's profanity speaks to understandable frustrations
It all got a bit Billy Connolly at Murrayfield yesterday as Edinburgh’s head coach profanely brought proceedings to an end.Richard Cockerill had been understandably defensive when quizzed earlier about weekend reports that Robbie Freuan, one of his centres
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Business charity urges Scottish Government to protect arts funding in the looming budget
MORE then 120 leading figures in the arts, heritage and business world have written a plea to the Scottish Government, urging it not to cut funding for the arts in the Scottish budget next week.The letter, organised by the Arts & Business Scotland charity
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UK and Scottish Governments set to resume Brexit talks
THE UK and Scottish Governments will reconvene their talks on Brexit next week as Whitehall sources indicated Theresa May was willing to change the flagship EU Withdrawal Bill to allay concerns of MPs.David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, is expected to
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ARTS NEWS: Appiah is new chair of Man Booker, Moira Monologues to tour, Mogwai special BBC set
KWAME Anthony Appiah is to chair the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction for its 50th year.The philosopher, cultural theorist and novelist has been named chair of the judges for the prize’s 50th anniversary year.He will lead a panel of five judges in choosing
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Davidson intervention forces UK Government to reaffirm commitment to Union
RUTH Davidson’s warning to Theresa May on the Irish border issue has forced the UK Government to reaffirm its commitment to the “constitutional integrity” of the United Kingdom.After the Scottish Conservative leader spoke by telephone to the Prime Minister
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Spanish police seize 7.5 kilos of cannabis which was about to be posted to Scotland
Police in Spain have seized 7.5 kilos of cannabis which was about to be posted to Scotland. Authorities said they found the drug wrapped in pillow cases and ready to be shipped through a delivery service. The National Police made the seizure
