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Mihai Popescu targets promotion with Hamilton after scoring first Accies goal
MIHAI POPESCU had to wait a long time for his first Hamilton goal but once it finally arrived, it was delivered in style. The Romanian centre-half, who signed for Accies on loan from Hearts earlier this season, is usually more focused on keeping
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Kilmarnock striker on 'real excitement' in squad after appointment of new manager
KILMARNOCK’S Oli Shaw said there was “real excitement” among the squad after they found out who their new manager would be. Derek McInnes took charge last week after 10 months out of the game and led his new side to a 2-0 victory away at Queen
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Kilmarnock's Derek McInnes on title challenge, artificial surfaces and being 'institutionalised'
NEW Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes has swiped aside any suggestion that the prevalence of artificial surfaces in the cinch Scottish Championship will in any way hinder his bid to take the Ayrshire side back to the top flight. The former Aberdeen
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Joel Nouble on his Arbroath spell, Livi hopes, and the influence of Dick Campbell
AS far as Scottish football’s gargantuan characters go, it’d take a photo finish to decide who’d come out on top between David Martindale and Dick Campbell. Both are larger than life, both share a passion for raising a sum ahead of its parts, and both
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Andy Murray slams Nigel Farage for deportation double standards
ANDY MURRAY has hit out at former MEP Nigel Farage after the controversial politician released a video of him meeting Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic's brother, Djordje. In the clip that was shared on Twitter, Farage can be seen being welcomed
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Glasgow's bonus-point victory over Ospreys perfect preparation for Exeter clash, says Kyle Steyn
GLASGOW Warriors winger Kyle Steyn believes that Saturday’s bonus-point home win over Ospreys, which lifted his side into the United Rugby Championship’s play-off places, was the ideal preparation for next weekend’s trip to Sandy Park for a showdown
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Mark Bennett heaps praise on Edinburgh team-mates after Cardiff win
EVEN allowing for the fact that they have so far avoided some of their toughest opponents in the URC, Edinburgh’s rise to the top of the table has been remarkable. Saturday’s 34-10 home win over Cardiff which put them four points clear of Leinster
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Man pronounced dead after police respond to concern for person call on M8
A 56-YEAR-OLD man has been pronounced dead after police responded to a concern for person call earlier today. Police were called to the M8 motorway near Junction 23 westbound at around 2.05pm this afternoon. Emergency services attended and
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Lewis Grabban’s late strike sees Nottingham Forest dump Arsenal out of FA Cup
Lewis Grabban’s late strike stunned Arsenal as Nottingham Forest dumped the Gunners out of the FA Cup. The substitute sealed a 1-0 win for the Championship side to book an East Midlands derby with Leicester in the fourth round. Arsenal, 14-
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Come on Ma'am, Blair is a man who has made millions from some of the nastiest despots and most oppressive regimes on the planet
At close of play on Friday, more than a million people had signed the petition to have Tony Blair’s knighthood rescinded. A recent YouGov poll found that just 14 per cent of people approved of him being awarded it, fewer than those who believe the
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Downfall of a despot: The twisted life of the original Maxwell miscreant
The luxury yacht slowly made its way up Manhattan’s East River and docked at the Water Club at East 30th Street. It was more of a water-borne apartment block than a yacht, four storeys high and dwarfing its neighbours, taking up eight berths rather
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Parent group calls for ‘inappropriate’ school sex census to be scrapped
The head of Scotland’s largest parent group has condemned the Scottish Government’s “inappropriate” health and wellbeing census for schools, which asks teenagers about sex, and has urged for it to be scrapped. The document has been at the centre
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Virgin Media O2 phone users will not face roaming charges in Europe this year
Virgin Media O2 phone users will not face roaming charges this year after other networks announced the extra fee. Two of the UK’s four biggest networks – EE and Vodafone – are reintroducing roaming charges for customers travelling to Europe in
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SNP Education Secretary admits exams decision may not be made until end of March
SCOTLAND’S Education Secretary has warned that a decision on whether this year’s school exams go ahead amid the pandemic may not be taken until the end of March. The Scottish Government has been urged to be upfront with parents, pupils and teachers
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Scottish firm wins half-a-billion pounds of contracts
ABERDEEN-based oil services company EnerMech this week revealed it was awarded more than half-a-billion pounds of new contracts in 2021. EnerMech, acquired by US-based private equity giant The Carlyle Group in December 2018, said it had increased
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Busy Glasgow motorway closed after 'multi-vehicle' crash
A STRETCH of a busy Glasgow motorway is currently closed following a "multi-vehicle" crash. Traffic Scotland reported that the crash took place on the M8 westbound between junction 23 (Dumbreck) and junction 24 (Helen Street) shortly after 2pm
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Technology: Renpho Smart Jump Rope
What is it? A smart, lightweight workout jump rope. Good points? Made from robust steel wire with a smooth PVC coating, the portable Smart Jump Rope by Renpho is a straightforward and fun way to kick-start any fitness plans. Comprising
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Myth, muddle and misogyny: Dani Garavelli reviews In Defence of Witches by Mona Chollet
In Defence of Witches Mona Chollet Picador, £14.99 Review by Dani Garavelli THE problem for feminists writing about “witches” is that the myth of unconventional rebels casting spells against the patriarchy is so appealing it can seem
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Hibs star offered '£1million-a-year wage' by mega-rich Middle East club
MARTIN BOYLE has reportedly been offered a mega money move to Saudi Arabia. The Scottish Sun say that the Hibs star has been tabled a deal where he could earn £1million-a-year. The report states that the Australian international is very keen
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Former British champion Kash Farooq opens up on shock decision to retire from boxing
KASH FAROOQ has revealed that he took the shock decision to retire from boxing on medical grounds. It was announced on Thursday that the highly-regarded bantamweight had hung up his gloves at the age of 26 due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’.
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More than 7,500 new cases of Covid recorded in 24 hours along with three deaths
More than 7,500 new coronavirus cases have been recorded during the past 24 hours. According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 7,561 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported since Saturday. However, these numbers may not show the
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From Burns to bitterly cold but beautiful days, 10 things to do this week
The Winter Garden 8-30 January (Thursday-Sunday). Entry Free. Candleriggs Square, Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1SS. Set in the heart of Merchant City, the winter garden is a food and drink market offering cocktails, hot drinks and delicious street
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Now that's what we call a New Year resolution for TV lovers: This week on The Herald Diary
Training day OBSERVANT reader Gordon McRae spotted a statement in a newspaper that read: "30 minutes exercise won’t counteract sitting all day, but light movement helps." “So I tried moving my desk lamp a couple of times, but didn't feel any
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Dry January: Nine of the best no or low-alcoholic drinks
Cutting out the booze doesn't have to be boring, says Sam Wylie-Harris. Whether you're planning to completely abstain from booze or just cut down, with so many sophisticated no or low-alcohol serves available now, there really isn't any excuse
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Weekend Break: A Welsh wonder
The Quay Hotel & Spa, Deganwy The Quay Hotel & Spa reopened in North Wales in spring 2021, after a lockdown refurbishment and unsurprisingly its 77 rooms have been well-occupied and enjoyed since then. Most rooms have private balconies or terraces
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After Life, Brazen and Tragedy Of Macbeth: the best films and TV shows on Netflix, Disney and Apple TV this week
Eternals (Disney +, from Wednesday) The 26th film in the seemingly never-ending Marvel Cinematic Universe only hit cinemas towards the end of last year, but Disney + subscribers are already getting a chance to see it from the comfort of their own
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11 easy ways to improve your health and happiness right now
In new book Everyday Wellness, MaryRuth Ghiyam explores the simple foundations of a healthy daily routine. Lisa Salmon finds out more. The New Year New You messages we're bombarded with at this time of year can be daunting - but what if you could
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Sir David Attenborough on The Green Planet and why plants may save us
New BBC series Green Planet unearths the secret world of plants, as Danielle de Wolfe discovered venturing on-set with Sir David Attenborough. Drifting across the dewy lawns of London's Kew Gardens, the unmistakable voice of Sir David Attenborough
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Shay Logan 'racial abuse' update as police look into monkey chant claims
POLICE Scotland say they will look into claims from Shay Logan that he was allegedly racially abused by Clyde fans on Saturday. The right-back was playing at Broadwood Stadium as his side Cove Rangers ran out 1-0 winners in the League One encounter
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Liz Truss 'willing' to override Brexit agreement if no deal reached in EU talks
FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has warned she is prepared to unilaterally override parts of the post-Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland if the negotiations she is now leading fail to deliver a compromise. Ms Truss, who was handed responsibility
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St Johnstone make move for Hibs midfielder after missing out on Celtic ace Liam Shaw
ST JOHNSTONE boss Callum Davidson is keen to make a move for Hibernian midfielder Melker Hallberg after missing out on Celtic ace Liam Shaw. Saints are on the hunt for some fresh legs in their midfield this January window as they aim for rebuild
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Labour proposes oil and gas windfall tax to help solve energy price crisis
LABOUR has suggested imposing a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers – with the funding used to reduce household energy bills by an average of £200 to help solve the cost of living crisis. The party’s £6.6 billion plan would include
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TV: Thrills and spills as hit Netflix documentary series Cheer returns
What's the story? Cheer. Where everybody knows your name? That's Cheers. I mean Cheer – the hit Netflix documentary series about competitive cheerleading is coming back for a second series. Why should I watch? It is utterly compelling
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20 most Instagramable views in Scotland, from castles to cityscapes, lochs to ancient standing stones
SCOTLAND wows no matter the weather; as beautiful in the thundering rain, with dark clouds looming low over a Highland loch, as she is on a summer’s night, with red rays glinting off an ancient castle’s rocks. The landscape has inspired music and
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Mary Contini: the perfect brunch
A good new year to one and all. But let’s face it, it’s tough waking up on a cold, dreich January morning expecting to be optimistic, bright, and breezy. My solution? A good brunch. I’m too sleepy for a big breakfast, too hungry to wait till lunch
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Susan Swarbrick: Novak Djokovic saga brought bittersweet taste of schadenfreude
BE honest, how did you react? When word filtered through that Australia had revoked tennis star Novak Djokovic's entry visa on arrival in Melbourne, did you find yourself filled with outraged indignation or did you quietly bask in the warm glow of
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Where will be Scotland's new city? Eight towns in the running.
In all, 39 parts of the UK – including eight in Scotland – have applied to win the title in a competition being run by the UK Government to mark the Queen’s Platinum jubilee. Including Livingston, the Scottish places that have applied are Dumfries
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Donovan: From a Glasgow council flat to a psychedelic pioneer
Donovan. Retrospective. Released – 2015 DONOVAN strolled up to the concierge desk at the Savoy Hotel in London and said: “Could you call Bobby’s room … he’s expecting me?” But when the Scottish singer-songwriter was directed to a plush suite
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Rosemary Goring: My cottage was like an advert for cosy country living (if only for a few short hours)
SURVEILLANCE of the oil tank level continues daily. It’s a test of nerve, deciding when to place an order, whether to splurge on an extra hour’s central heating, or remember that there are far colder days still to come; added to which, the price of
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Which town deserves to be Scotland’s newest city..and does it even matter?
HANNAH Bardell is back at Number 24 and the memories have started. She remembers playing in the lane outside, belting up and down on her bike. She remembers hanging out at the skate park and the football pitch. And she remembers parties with her friends
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20 most Instagramable views in Scotland, from castles to cityscapes, lochs to ancient standing stones
SCOTLAND wows no matter the weather; as beautiful in the thundering rain, with dark clouds looming low over a Highland loch, as she is on a summer’s night, with red rays glinting off an ancient castle’s rocks. The landscape has inspired music and
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Galleries: To the Waters and the Wild, Scottish Ornithologists' Club, Aberlady
The Scottish Ornithologists' Club at Aberlady in East Lothian begins its 2022 programme with this mixed show from Scottish members of the British Tapestry Group, opening this Thursday. With an emphasis on the natural world – and a lovely view out
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Humza Yousaf: 'No further changes to self-isolation rules'
Humza Yousaf has said Scotland is not considering further reducing its quarantine period after UK Government Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi backed dropping England’s quarantine from seven days to five. Mr Yousaf told BBC Breakfast it had been
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UK Government minister denies reports free lateral flow tests to end
A SENIOR UK Government minister has denied reports that free lateral flow tests are to end. The Sunday Times quoted a Whitehall source who told the paper that “it’s likely we will move to a scenario where there is less testing” adding that they
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Boris Johnson accused of attending mid-lockdown drinks party in No 10 garden
Boris Johnson stands accused of personally attending a drinks party in the garden of No 10 during the first lockdown. Downing Street did not immediately deny a report in the Sunday Times alleging that the Prime Minister attended the potentially
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Legendary distillery to start producing whisky again
The red brick walls and sky-high chimney tower over the Forth and Clyde Canal on one side and a mini roundabout which channels traffic to and from Falkirk’s town centre, just half a mile away. The cramped, urban setting is not quite the picture-postcard
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Nicola Sturgeon warns Boris Johnson against axing free lateral flow tests for all
Nicola Sturgeon has warned Boris Johnson that axing universal free lateral flow tests would be an “utterly wrongheaded” approach to dealing with coronavirus. Labour joined her in urging the Prime Minister against the move after it was reported
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Pomp and pageantry: how a royal visit 200 years ago changed Scotland
There was extreme pomp and pageantry, miles of tartan, celebratory bonfires and, at the centre of it all, a portly, not particularly well-loved monarch and one of Scotland’s smartest authors. It was 1822, and over the course of 10 feverish days
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The weird and wonderful plants identified during lockdown
Tiny and extremely hard to spot, they have evaded science for centuries. But it’s now emerged that four new Scottish species of fungi have been identified by scientists at Scotland’s leading botanical garden since the start of lockdown. The
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Barrie Cunning: Starmer has a plan to build a better Britain
THE country is at a turning point, but the Labour Party needs to go above and beyond to secure the buy in and support from the public if they want to form the next UK government. Labour have kicked off 2022 by hitting the ground running as Keir
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New TV show shines light on Fife holiday resort
IT is a picturesque corner of Scotland that is popular with visitors who flock to the area for its beautiful beaches and great coastal walks. The seaside resort of Kinghorn in Fife is also a golf mecca, with fans of the ancient game keen to play
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Ferry chaos prompts fears for lifeline supplies as Arran is left with only enough fuel for nine cars
MINISTERS have been urged to act to bring to an end 'ferry chaos' as fears have heightened over shortages of vital supplies through a raft of service restrictions which has seen one Scottish island almost run out of fuel. The Herald on Sunday can
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Scots town stushie with Freemasons over sale of ‘social hub’ lodge
The governing body of freemasonry in Scotland is at the centre of a row over the sale and seizure of assets of a lodge that had acted as a community social club in a Berwickshire town. A campaign, originally backed by leaders of the Lodge Blackadder
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Tony Blair knighthood: Iraq veteran speaks out amid honours row
FORMER Royal Marine David Devenney knows only too well the devastating impact the Iraq War had on families. He spent six years as a Naval Chaplain with time served in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2003 to 2009 and while he was there to support troops
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Michael Settle: Western alliance must stand firm against bullies
A diplomatic momentum is building as this week the serious talking begins to de-escalate tensions and avoid a new and even bloodier conflict on the eastern fringe of Europe. Following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, more than 14,000 people
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DAVID PRATT ON THE WORLD: Why fuel price uprising is only a part of broader hostility towards Kazakhstan’s ‘elites’
As upheaval in the Central Asian nation continues and Russian troops deployed, Foreign Editor David Pratt examines the origins of the crisis, what it means for the country’s future and Moscow’s relations with the West “Old man out!” echoes the
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NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ: 'SNP nationalism is destroying education' - the devastating assessment of Sturgeon and schools by leading Scottish educationalist
Nicola Sturgeon has asked the people of Scotland to judge her on her record over education. Neil McLennan, one of the nation’s most distinguished educators, has judged her … and he finds her record badly lacking. By our Writer at Large Neil Mackay
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Australian Open build-up has been like no other for Grand Slam
IT’S not overstatement to suggest there has been no build-up to a tennis Grand Slam quite like we saw last week. Had the story around Novak Djokovic been that he was on the verge of surpassing Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer’s tally of 20 major titles
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6 top tips to survive the long wait until your January payday after Christmas
After the festivities of the Christma period and New Year January is a time where Brits really feel the financial pinch of waiting for pay day. For those who were paid before Christmas, the Month of January can seem like it will never end as we
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Iain Macwhirter: The independence movement needs to go back if it is to go forward
The New Year has seen great disturbance in the Force. A call for d*vo m*x to be added to the ballot paper of the Scottish independence referendum has provoked outrage from the guardians of nationalist purity. Well, it makes a change from the row over
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'The ones getting very sick are the unvaccinated': Why Omicron is pushing the NHS to the brink - even if it is milder
"Without a doubt, the ones who are getting very sick are the unvaccinated." Dr John Thomson, an emergency consultant at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, is among those on the frontline of what is shaping up to be the toughest January ever seen in the
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LGBT Scots seeing 'unacceptable' rise in violent hate crimes against them
SCOTLAND has seen an “unacceptable” rise in the number of hate crimes recorded against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people over the last six years. Since 2014, Scots have been abused due to their sexual orientation more than 7500 times
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Letters: It is the UK Government that needs to stop pursuing division, not Holyrood
THE headline on Martin Redfern's letter (January 2) was "Stop pursuing division in 2022". He may want to reflect for a moment and ask himself who is creating division; where does his "anti-UK rhetoric" stem from? The answers lie with No 10 and the
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NatureScot email suggests 'no strategy' to halt decline of natural habitats
A senior figure at NatureScot expressed concern there was no “coherent strategy” at the Scottish Government’s wildlife agency on how to tackle the decline of some of Scotland’s most precious natural sites. Internal emails obtained by The Ferret