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Fleck admits Scotland manager reminds him of Wilder at Sheffield United
JOHN FLECK sees a bit of his Sheffield United gaffer Chris Wilder in the way Steve Clarke goes about his business with Scotland. With the exception of Andy Robertson, the national team will go into March’s Euro 2020 play-off ties with a squad devoid
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Elyounoussi took Celtic advice from Stuart Armstrong
Mohamed Elyounoussi has revealed that Stuart Armstrong was pivotal to his loan move to Parkhead. While Armstrong stalled on a new Parkhead deal before moving to Southampton for around £7m in the summer of 2018, the Scotland star was gushing in his
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Steve Clarke confident Scott McKenna can still shine for Scotland - if he learns from his mistakes
STEVE Clarke has praised the important role that Scott McKenna and Declan Gallagher played in Scotland’s second-half fightback against Kazakhstan and urged supporters to give the centre backs the time they need to adapt to the demands of international
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Police probe "unexplained death" after body found in Fife hotel
A man has been found dead in a hotel in Fife. Police are treating the death as "unexplained after being called to Drummond’s Hotel in Balbirnie Street, Markinch at around 10am on Wednesday after the discovery. Detectives and forensics were
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Callum McGregor says Scotland have 'turned a corner' ahead of March play-offs
IT might seem a little premature to start a discussion about momentum, but Callum McGregor, the Celtic and Scotland midfielder, is optimistic that Steve Clarke’s side can draw out the positives from the latest results. Wins against Cyprus and Kazakhstan
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Steve Clarke: Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has done his Euro 2020 play-off chances the power of good
STEVE Clarke last night admitted he was delighted with the central midfield partnership that Rangers player Ryan Jack and his Celtic counterpart Callum McGregor struck up in Scotland’s last two Euro 2020 qualifiers. And the national manager admitted
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Ryan Jack ready for Hamilton despite horror Kazakh tackle
A RELIEVED Ryan Jack relayed the news last night that he had emerged unscathed after a horror tackle from Kazakh substitute Islambek Kuat on Scotland duty on Tuesday night then insisted he would have no problem swapping the glamour of the international
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TV REVIEW: Guilt was a pleasure right to the end
Guilt (BBC2) ***** APOLOGIES to all writers of Scottish comedy drama out there. Actors and kilt hire firms, too. Sorry to say that you need not bother putting the Scottish Baftas into the diary for next year because Guilt has launched an early
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Corbyn launches Labour's 'manifesto of hope' as Johnson lets slip Tory tax cut plan
JEREMY Corbyn will today launch Labour’s “manifesto of hope,” pitching the people versus the privileged; the many against the few. But the eve of the Opposition’s set-piece election event has been overshadowed by an inadvertent slip by Boris Johnson
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Matt Scott: Bigger isn't always better
BIGGER is not always better, according to Matt Scott. The way rugby has gone in recent years gives the distinct impression that bigger, bulkier players are far more suited to the sport but Scott is quick to disagree. The Edinburgh inside centre
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Combustible cladding still allowed in Scotland, MSPs told
Flammable cladding can still be used if it passes a test which is not "appropriate for the real world conditions", MSPs have been told. A Holyrood committee heard evidence from housing, fire and insurance experts about building safety and fire
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Costa Coffee appoints former M&S clothing boss Jill McDonald as new chief
Costa Coffee has appointed former Marks & Spencer clothing boss Jill McDonald as its new chief executive. The cafe business, which was purchased by Coca-Cola for £3.9 billion, announced that she will replace current chief Dominic Paul at the end
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Aviva overhauls business and reveals sale of Hong Kong arm
Insurance giant Aviva has revealed a structural shake-up and plans to sell off its Hong Kong business. As part of an overhaul being led by new chief executive Maurice Tulloch, Aviva has been divided across five operating divisions - investments,
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Jo Swinson 'admits' it would be a "big step" to become next Prime Minister
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has 'acknowledged' it would be a "big step" for her to become the next Prime Minister from the party's current poll ratings. While championing herself as a contender for Prime Minister, the sitting East Dunbartonshire
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Markets fall as Trump threatens China tariff hike
THE FTSE 100 led European stock markets lower as international trading was subdued by comments from US president Donald Trump on the state of negotiations with China. Mr Trump had threatened he could impose further tariffs on China if it does not
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Sturgeon could attend UK Cabinet under Lib Dem Govt to give Edinburgh 'greater say' in UK-wide policy
NICOLA Sturgeon could be invited to attend the UK Cabinet, if the Liberal Democrats won power, in a move aimed at giving the Scottish Government “a greater say” on UK-wide policy-making, Ed Davey, the deputy leader, has suggested, The prospect
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Winter vomiting bug fears shuts two Scots schools
A GLASGOW primary school has been closed after an outbreak of a winter vomiting bug. Elmvale Primary School in Springburn, Glasgow, was shut on Wednesday after several staff and pupils were struck down by the norovirus. Children were sent home
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Prince Andrew to 'step back' from Royal duties over Epstein links
The Duke of York is to step back from public duties for the “foreseeable future”, in an unprecedented move for a royal in modern times. Andrew – the Queen’s second son – made the bombshell statement after mounting pressure in the wake of his interview
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Colin Weir in talks with Partick Thistle board as takeover nears completion
EUROMILLIONS winner Colin Weir is closing in on a takeover of Partick Thistle, with meetings between his representatives and the current board taking place at Firhill this evening. Weir, who pulled his financial backing for the club in August when
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Michael Gove rules out indyref2 even if SNP wins Holyrood majority
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has dismissed the prospect of Nicola Sturgeon being granted a second independence referendum - even if her party wins a majority at Holyrood in 2021. Mr Gove said such a vote would be a "waste of time" and a "distraction
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Freeman takes swipe at NHS Glasgow over whistleblower criticism and 'obstacles' faced by infection probe medics
HEALTH Secretary Jeane Freeman said she wants to speak to the medics who led a review into Glasgow's infection-hit paediatric cancer wards to find out what "obstacles and difficulties" they faced in their investigation. In an apparent swipe at
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Scottish Cola brand set to take on world's most popular drink
A Glasgow company is taking on the world’s largest soft drinks company - by introducing a Scottish twist on Cola. Alba Cola is made with lightly carbonated Scottish water and mixture of heather extracts to create a unique flavour containing less
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Falkirk request applications for manager's job after confirming Miller and McCracken as interim coaches
FALKIRK have requested applications for their manager's position after announcing ex-players David McCracken and Lee Miller as their interim coaching staff. Ray McKinnon was sacked from his role at Falkirk Stadium after a poor start to life in
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Stiff competition for Laura Muir for top award
IN years gone by, a year like the one Laura Muir has had would guarantee her being awarded Scottish Athlete of the Year at her sport’s governing body annual awards. However, the calibre of Scottish athletes these days means that Muir’s two European
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Scott Allan opens up on 'ideal' Jack Ross at Hibs and reveals his Scotland ambitions
SCOTT ALLAN believes Jack Ross is the ‘ideal fit’ for Hibs - as the Easter Road favourite revealed his Scotland aspirations. Ross has returned to Scottish football somewhat licking his wounds after being dismissed by Sunderland in October following
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Twelve Scottish universities to be hit as 7000 take part in eight-day strike
SOME 7000 staff across 12 of Scotland's key universities are preparing to stage an eight-day strike in disputes over pay, conditions and pensions. They are month 43,000 members of the University and College Union (UCU) at 60 UK universities who
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Business Bulletin: Sage profits down despite revenue increase | Babcock hails turnaround plan | Upper Crust owner SSP sees shares slip
A focus on reshaping Software company Sage's cloud services ate into profits in the year ending September. The company said operating profit fell 10.5% to £382 million, despite a 4.9% increase in revenue for the period. The company is in the
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Health Secretary issues apology to parents over Glasgow hospital child deaths
The health secretary has apologised to the families of two patients who died at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Milly Main, 10, and an unnamed three-year-old boy passed away three weeks apart in August 2017 after being treated on a
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Boris Johnson hints at National Insurance cut for low-paid workers
Boris Johnson has hinted the Tories are planning a big cut in National Insurance (NI) for low-paid workers when they unveil their General Election manifesto. The Prime Minister appeared to blurt out the plan to raise the threshold at which workers
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TripAdvisor suspends reviews of Pizza Express mentioned by Prince Andrew
TripAdvisor has suspended reviews for the Pizza Express in Woking Prince Andrew discussed during his interview about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Reviews of the restaurant following the interview appear to have
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Ofcom rules out formal probe after Kay Burley ’empty chairs’ Tory chairman
Kay Burley’s decision to “empty chair” James Cleverly will not lead to a formal investigation after Ofcom assessed the whole programme. The media watchdog received 271 complaints over the Sky News presenter’s actions. Burley claimed the Conservative
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Ofcom decides against formal probe after Kay Burley ’empty chairs’ Tory chairman
Kay Burley’s decision to “empty chair” James Cleverly will not lead to a formal investigation after Ofcom assessed the whole programme. The media watchdog received 271 complaints over the Sky News presenter’s actions. Burley claimed the Conservative
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Gareth Bale’s ‘Wales. Golf. Madrid’ celebration criticised in Spanish media
Gareth Bale has risked the wrath of Real Madrid by celebrating Wales’ Euro 2020 qualification success with a Welsh flag poking fun at his Spanish club. Bale – who has played four times for Wales since his last appearance for Real on October 5 –
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Euro 2020 finalists | Key players, rising stars and ones to watch: Everything you need to know
THE 20 teams that qualified via the groups will be joined in March by the four play-off winners, with the pots for the 30 November draw now confirmed. Pot 1: Belgium, Italy, England, Germany, Spain, Ukraine Pot 2: France, Poland, Switzerland
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Lewis Capaldi nominated for first Grammy award after breakout year
Lewis Capaldi has received his first Grammy nomination in a year dominated by rising stars Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X. The Scottish music star received a songwriting nod for his breakthrough hit Someone You Loved, which has topped the charts
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Cristiano Ronaldo on top: Europe's top international scorer
CRISTIANO RONALDO has further strengthened his position as Europe's all-time leading international marksman. The Portuguese now has 15 more goals than second-placed Ferenc Puskás following his tap-in against Luxembourg in UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying
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Prestwick Airport private buyer still sought after bid deadline passes
New plans for the state-owned Prestwick Airport will be drawn up if a buyer cannot be found - despite the deadline for bids passing more than a month ago. Transport secretary Michael Matheson said offers for the airport were still being considered
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Man died within weeks of cancer diagnosis after doctors missed tumour in first CT scan
NHS bosses have been criticised over an "avoidable" three month delay in diagnosing a man's cancer after doctors missed an abnormality in his CT scan. By the time the man, known as Mr A, found out about the illness it was incurable. He died the
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Glasgow Clan to wear limited-edition jerseys to support Pancreatic Cancer Scotland
The Glasgow Clan have thrown their weight behind raising awareness for pancreatic cancer. The ice hockey team have pledged their support at their next home game on Saturday 23rd November against Guildford Flames. November is pancreatic cancer
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Liberal Democrats put stopping Brexit front and centre of their election manifesto
THE Liberal Democrats have put stopping Brexit at the heart of their General Election platform as they sought to underline their claim to be the party of Remain. The party's manifesto, published on Wednesday, holds out the prospect of a £50 billion
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Sturgeon downgrades Brexit from 'material change' to 'illustration' to justify Indyref2
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she still wants a second independence referendum even if she stops Brexit, saying the issue is now merely an “illustration” of Westminster misrule. The SNP’s Holyrood manifesto of 2016 said it would take a “significant
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BT calls for Duke of York to be dropped as patron of digital skills award scheme
Telecoms giant BT has warned it will only continue to back a digital skills award scheme if the Duke of York is dropped as patron, as pressure mounts over the royal role of the Queen’s second son. The firm joins a growing number of multimillion-pound
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Two million apply to register to vote since General Election announced
More than two million people have applied to register to vote since the General Election was announced, according to Government figures. A total of 2,048,039 applications were submitted between October 29 – the day the Government called for an
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Probe launched after Roman and medieval 'treasure' stolen from Edinburgh train
A haul of Roman and medieval treasure worth more than £1,500 has been stolen from a train in Edinburgh - after the owner mistakenly left it on board. Transport officers have launched a probe after a red Aldi bag containing the £500 ring and £1,000
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Potentially deadly parasite found in UK for first time
Concerns have been raised after a potentially deadly tick-borne parasite was found in the UK for the first time. The organism – named B. venatorum – causes babesiosis, an animal disease recognised as an emerging infection in people. It has
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Rangers Colts and Partick Thistle learn Tunnock's Caramel Wafer cup semi-final opponents
RANGERS Colts will travel to Inverness to face John Robertson's side in the semi-finals of the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup following today's draw. Partick Thistle, meanwhile, will host League One's Raith Rovers at Firhill with a place in the Challenge
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SNP say Corbyn will cave in over Indyref2 'without a doubt'
JEREMY Corbyn will “without a doubt” relent and allow a second independence referendum next year if he needs SNP support to be Prime Minister, the Justice Secretary has said. Despite the Labour leader rejecting Indyref2 in the early years of a
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Actor Ralf Little suspended from Twitter for mocking Tory ‘factcheck’ rebrand
Actor Ralf Little said he has been suspended from Twitter after changing his account to mimic the Conservative Party press office. The Tories came under fire for rebranding one of their official Twitter accounts as a “fact-checking service” during
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Russia could face expulsion from Euro 2020 and Olympics over doping claims
THE World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have confirmed that the organisation's independent Compliance Review Committee have met to discuss 'inconsistencies' with data supplied by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA). The Agency commissioned a report
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Johnson and Corbyn TV debate watched by more than six million
More than six million people watched the first live leaders’ debate between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn. The pair’s appearance on ITV drew an average audience of 6.7 million viewers when it aired between 8pm and 9pm on Tuesday, according to
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Music review: Alex Rex, Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, Four stars
Music Alex Rex Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh Neil Cooper Four stars “I’d like to welcome to the stage, Mike Heron and Samuel Beckett,” says Alex Neilson following a lull after the ever restless drummer introduced the now seventy-something
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Sunny day for fans of 'dreich' as phrase voted top Scottish word
It perfectly captures the kind of overcast conditions usually found across the country. But now, things are looking sunny for the word ‘dreich’ after hundreds of people voted it as their favourite Scottish word. The adjective - defined as “
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European Tour postponed following civil unrest in Hong Kong
THE EUROPEAN TOUR has postponed next week's Hong Kong Open due to the ongoing civil unrest in the city. The protests began in early June over a now-shelved extradition bill to mainland China that many saw as Beijing's creeping interference on legal
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Pilot tells of miraculous escape from burning plane near River Clyde
An 83-year-old pilot had a miraculous escape as his aircraft burst into flames while taxiing to a hangar. The pensioner was left scrambling out of the ultra-lightweight single-seat aircraft after the cockpit filled with smoke along the banks of
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Club versus country is a no-brainer … but Clarke must crack down on the no-shows
AS football battles go, club versus country is hardly the most exciting of contests. We all know who is going to win. For 100 years and more, club managers have been less than enthusiastic about watching their best players get kicked up and down
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‘We know Hogg’s defence isn’t quite as strong ... we’ll be looking to exploit that’
AFTER nine years at Glasgow Warriors, there is not much about the inner workings of the club that Stuart Hogg has not been part of. Now that he has moved to Exeter Chiefs, who his old club play at the weekend, it is going to force a few changes
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McIlroy looks to shine again in happy Dubai hunting ground
HE may not officially be the best player on the world rankings, but Rory McIlroy is definitely the best player on Earth. The Earth course at the Jumeriah estates, host venue to this week’s money-spinning DP World Tour Championship, is such a happy
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‘You get a sense of an individual when you have conversations with them and, with Jack, it’s been all positive’
LEEANN DEMPSTER, the Hibernian chief executive, is adamant she knew within a minute that Jack Ross was the right man to ensure the Easter Road club are at the vanguard of a new era in European football. Ross has described the recruitment process
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Murray says fitness level may put five straight games out of reach
ANDY MURRAY admitted he would struggle to play the five matches in a row that Great Britain will require to lift the Davis Cup trophy. Britain begin their campaign this morning in Madrid with a gentle-looking opener against the Netherlands before
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Twitter warns against ‘attempts to mislead people’ after Tory account rebranded
Twitter has warned that any further attempts to mislead the public on its platform during the UK General Election will lead to action by the social media giant. The warning comes as the Conservative Party faced criticism after one of its official
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Business Bulletin: 'Much to do' says new B&Q chief | All Bar One owner hails 'strong' year | Fever-Tree target warning
The new head of B&Q owner Kingfisher has said there is "much to do" to turn around the group's fortunes after sales slid further in the third quarter. Thierry Garnier, who took over eight weeks ago from former chief executive Veronique Laury
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Danny Wilson to succeed Dave Rennie as Glasgow Warriors head coach
SCOTLAND assistant coach Danny Wilson will take charge of Glasgow at the end of the season when current boss Dave Rennie departs for Australia, the Guinness PRO14 side have announced. It was confirmed on Tuesday night that Rennie would be leaving
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Scotland's potential Euro 2020 play-off opponents confirmed ahead of semi-final draw
SCOTLAND'S Euro 2020 qualifying campaign finished on a high note on Tuesday evening as Steve Clarke's side recorded a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan at Hampden. The visitors gave Scotland a scare when they opened the scoing in the first half, but a brace
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Watch: Morelos misses one-on-one for Colombia
RANGERS striker Alfredo Morelos spurned a great chance to add to his international goals tally during Colombia's 1-0 friendly win over Ecuador on Tuesday night. With the scores level, Morelos made the most of a defensive error and raced through
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General election 2019: Johnson v Corbyn ITV debate was just a phony war
THE nice thing about Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn is that they genuinely cannot stand each other. That footage of them walking to the Lords together, with BoJo smarming fit to burst and Jezza ignoring him, sums up their non-relationship. Coleen
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The Bulletin: St Etienne 'weigh up' Morelos bid | Russia 'could be banned' from Euro 2020
RUSSIA could be banned from Euro 2020 due to alleged inconsistencies in anti-doping data, Leigh Griffiths featured and bagged a brace for Celtic's academy side against Stenhousemuir and St Etienne are reportedly keeping tabs on Alfredo Morelos.
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Nicola Sturgeon slams Jo Swinson for 'disgraceful response' to nuclear weapons question during ITV interview
Jo Swinson has been slammed by Nicola Sturgeon and campaign groups for a 'disgraceful' response to a question regarding the use of nuclear weapons. When asked during the ITV Election Interview if she would ever be prepared to use a nuclear weapon
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Mourinho appointed at Tottenham in place of sacked Pochettino
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new manager of Tottenham following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has signed three-and-a-half-year contract with the London club. The appointment comes
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Obituary: Niall Tóibín, actor known for Ballykissangel
Actor known for Ballykissangel Born: November 21, 1929 Died: November 13, 2019 NIALL Tóibín, who has died aged 89, was an Irish actor who was a household name in his home country through extensive work for the Irish broadcaster RTÉ, in radio
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Scottish hotel group scraps blockbuster sale and St Andrews property’s new owner plans big extension
Macdonald Hotels is selling the Rusacks in St Andrews and the Randolph in Oxford – reducing borrowings “significantly” and embarking on refinancing discussions - with a previously planned blockbuster deal to dispose of 27 properties having been scrapped
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Nicola Love: Duke's lack of empathy is not surprising
There are plenty of moments in the Prince Andrew interview – yes, we’re still talking about that horror show – which raised an eyebrow. Whether it was the bizarre admission about his inability to perspire or how he appeared more embarrassed about visiting
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Comedian MacAulay named as host for next week’s Law Awards of Scotland
THERE is just one week to go until The Herald hosts the fifteenth Law Awards of Scotland. Comedian Fred MacAulay will host proceedings at the event, held in association with Insight Legal Software, Law Society of Scotland, McKinstry Practice Management
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Scottish cola gets set for St Andrew’s Day push
A NEW Scottish soft drinks company has lined up a marketing drive in time for St Andrew’s Day, as distribution of its cola brand continues to build, writes Scott Wright. The Caledonian Cola Company said it will roll out a digital campaign across
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North Sea oil and gas firms key to energy transition claim industry leaders
THE North Sea could provide an example of how oil and gas firms can help tackle climate change that would provide inspiration for other regions around the world a report has found. The study highlights the potential for firms in the North Sea to
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Tories’ hostile environment policy on immigration leaves everyone poorer
PETER A Russell (Letters, November 19) suggests that Scotland can learn lessons on tolerance and integration from England, and gives as examples, London, and other major English cities as being "far more cosmopolitan and multi-cultural than any part
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Electric vehicles cars are not as ‘green’ as their champions would have the public believe
AS a supposed "green" benefit, cars powered by electricity are being pushed by politicians and motor manufacturers aiming to supplant internal combustion engines dependent on fossil fuels. However, far from being non-contaminating, electric cars
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Danger of designer babies
I WAS very concerned to read that Dr Kevin Smith, from Abertay University in Dundee, believed that creating genetically modified babies was ethically justifiable and even highly desirable ("Designer baby revolution is less than two years away, research
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Andrew McKie: Why should broadband be free when water, power and heating aren't?
THE adage that “there’s no such thing as a free lunch” is being cheerily ignored by all the parties at the moment, even if what the Lib Dems are offering isn’t tax breaks of wild spending, but the chance to have the last three years, and a democratic
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Steel bears honours Scots father of US conservation movement
HE was the Scot who became known as the father of America’s national parks, the ‘Old Man of the Mountains’ whose love of nature spearheaded the environmental movement in the US. Now a fresh tribute to the legacy of John Muir has been unveiled outside
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Herald Diary: Gone with the wind
Windy warning THE generational conflict between parents and children can be a bitter one, with little understanding shown on either side. With this in mind, we present the following scene, overheard in the aisle of Muirend Sainsbury’s. Four-year-old
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Rosemary Goring: Deep down, all our lives are like an open book
IF libraries had tills they’d be chiming today like an orchestra of trianglists. In case the adverts, newspaper features and social media posts have passed you by, we are midway through Book Week Scotland, a nation-wide venture intended to raise the
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Issue of the Day: The Baby It's Cold rewrite
THE original Academy Award winning song, Baby, It’s Cold Outside, has just been re-released with new “modern” lyrics, but not everyone is pleased. The song’s been updated? US singers Kelly Clarkson and John Legend have just released their re-recording
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Iain Macwhirter: Society needs to take back control from the billionaires
‘Tell him to come and have a cup of tea with me”, said the Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell, when asked on Radio 4’s Today programme about billionaire John Caudwell’s threat to leave the UK if Labour gets into power. Mr McDonnell once invited
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First Minister accused of ‘stunning lack of self-awareness’
WESTMINSTER will remain “engulfed by Brexit chaos for years to come”, Nicola Sturgeon will claim today, as she urges voters to back independence instead. In an election speech in Dundee, the SNP leader will also warn a Tory win on December 12 could
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Glasgow lettings company snaps up city rival
GLASGOW-BASED Newton Lettings has said it has taken the first step in an expansion push with the purchase of Kite Lettings, also based in the city. Kite Lettings, set up three years ago, has a portfolio of 45 properties owned by over 13 clients
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John Muir's legacy honoured with giant steel bear statue
HE was the Scot who became known as the father of America's national parks, the 'Old Man of the Mountains' whose love of nature spearheaded the environmental movement in the US. Now a fresh tribute to the legacy of John Muir has been unveiled outside
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Agenda: We must safeguard the mobile library lifeline
By Pamela Tulloch, chief executive at the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) IT’S the “highlight of my month.” That’s how one mobile library user in Dundee responded when asked what the service meant to her. There are many more comments
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Scottish country house hotel back in black despite challenge of Brexit
By Scott Wright BALBIRNIE House in Fife has returned to the black, as its leader lamented the loss of the many EU nationals on its payroll because of Brexit. The country house hotel, which has won a host of awards as a wedding destination,
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Letters: Labour can only win power here after independence
ONE has been waiting and it has happened; Gordon Brown, the dour relic of Great Britishism, has surfaced to try to get his name in the papers. Yet, he has really nothing to say ("Brown: ‘Britain infected by bitter divisions’", The Herald, November
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easyJet to launch more routes serving Scotland as it eyes strong holiday sales
THE head of easyJet’s UK business Neil Slaven has said the airline plans to add more routes serving Glasgow as he predicted the package holiday service it is relaunching would prove popular with customers in Western Scotland. After easyJet recorded
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Film looks to raise worries over meat - as Sir David did with plastic
LIZ Bonnin is set to investigate a newly topical and shocking environmental crisis in Meat: A Threat To Our Planet? She’s simply here to present the facts – after then it’s up to us, she tells Gemma Dunn. WHEN hard-hitting BBC One documentary
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Pressure mounting on Duke of York as polls show disbelief at TV claims
IT would be enough to make any self respecting Royal break out in a cold sweat. if they could, that is. For it seems that the Duke of York’s excruciating television interview where he tried vainly to justify his friendship with convicted sex offender
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Alzheimer's could be predicted by early brain scan
Alzheimer’s disease could be predicted by a brain scan decades before symptoms develop, according to a study. Scientists have identified a type of brainwave that protects against the devastating neurological illness. Known as sharp-wave ripple
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Obituary: Ian Cullen, actor best known for Z-Cars
Actor best known for Z-Cars Born: October 20, 1939; Died: November 12, 2019 THE actor Ian Cullen, who has died aged 80, became a household name thanks to six years – and over 200 episodes – on British television playing PC/DC Joe Skinner in
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Ethics fears over state investment bank
Ethics fears over state investment bank
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Fight over St Andrews gowns hots up as replica firm makes new legal claim
AN ONLINE business set up to disrupt the market in university gowns has vowed to bring an anti-competition case against the University of St Andrews after failing to have a case the institution brought against it transferred to an English court.
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980 homes planned for South Queensferry
CALA has signalled plans to build a new community at what it claims is one of the most significant locations for the future supply of housing on the outskirts Edinburgh. The proposed development sits south of Builyeon Road on the western edge of
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Nicola Sturgeon says 'no' to the Euro if an independent Scotland joined EU
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she would not ditch the pound for the Euro if an independent Scotland were to become a member of the EU. The First Minister, who took part in an hour of political debate on was quizzed on a number of subjects over her attitude
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John McGinn: I'm so convinced we'll make it to the Euros that I haven't booked a holiday next summer
JOHN McGINN was so appalled at Scotland being the only home nation not represented at the European Championships in France that he booked a holiday in order to avoid watching it on television. Now, three years down the line, he is so convinced the