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Livingston face red tape in race for Rubin Kazan goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov
LIVINGSTON are battling red tape in their bid to snap up Rubin Kazan keeper Ivan Konovalov. Lions boss David Martindale has targeted the Russian on a permanent deal as he seeks competition for No.1 Max Stryjek. The Almondvale side signed Daniel
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Craig Halkett sets sights on silverware and Europe after sealing new Hearts deal
CRAIG HALKETT has set his sights on Europe and silverware after penning a new deal at Hearts. The former Rangers and Livingston defender’s previous contract was due to expire in the summer and negotiations had been ongoing for some time over fresh
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Steve Lawrie thrilled with fans set to return for 1872 Cup showpiece
EDINBURGH forwards coach Stevie Lawrie believes it would have been “a crying shame” if his team’s 1872 Cup matches against Glasgow had gone ahead in front of empty stands, and is now very optimistic that they can be played before a sizeable crowd.
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Ronnie O’Sullivan sweeps aside Jack Lisowski to book Masters quarter-final spot
Seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan cruised into the quarter-finals of the Masters with a 6-1 victory over Jack Lisowski at Alexandra Palace. Lisowski made a break of 108 in the second frame to get back on level terms after O’Sullivan won a scrappy
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Rugby: All postponed European matches cancelled amid uncertainty over group phase
All postponed matches from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have now been cancelled, while uncertainty continues to hover over the remainder of the group phase. Following a board meeting, tournament organiser EPCR has conceded
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Hancock tests positive for Covid for a second time
Former health secretary Matt Hancock has tested positive for Covid-19 after contracting the virus for a second time. Mr Hancock said he has been self-isolating at home since Monday afternoon following the test result. “Yesterday afternoon I
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Scottish mile record holder Chris O'Hare retires from athletics
THREE-TIME European Championship medallist Chris O’Hare has announced his retirement from athletics, 14 months after a hip surgery that effectively curtailed his career. The Scottish mile record holder, 31, was twelfth on two occasions in final
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Hearts manager Robbie Neilson explains decision to loan Jamie Walker to Bradford
HEARTS manager Robbie Neilson admits that Jamie Walker was allowed to depart Tynecastle as he couldn't give the 28-year-old assurances over his playing time. The attacking midfielder has joined Bradford in England's fourth tier on loan until the
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Dunfermline reveal delay to proposed takeover by German investors
Dunfermline remain in the hands of current owners Pars United after it was revealed the club’s German investors have delayed their proposed takeover. DAFC Fussball GmbH acquired 30 per cent of the East End Park club in September 2020 and had committed
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Man and woman found dead in Paisley flat
Two people have been found dead in a Renfrewshire flat, Police Scotland said. Emergency services were called to the flat in Espedair Street, Paisley, on Monday at 6.35pm, and a 38-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man were found dead. Their
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Kate Forbes says Prestwick Airport sale fell apart due to lack of taxpayer value
KATE Forbes has admitted bids for government-owned Prestwick Airport were rejected as they were “considered not to be adequate right now to secure value for the taxpayer”. Scottish ministers paid just £1 for the airport in 2013 and has since loaned
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Exams attainment gap fears as SQA prepares to boost pupil support
Scotland risks seeing a widening of the attainment gap if resources are not ploughed in to ensure all pupils can access revision support ahead of this year's exams. The warning from union leaders comes after senior figures at the Scottish Qualifications
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Bereaved families tell Johnson: 'Tell the truth about garden party'
The son of a Bletchley Park codebreaker whose Edinburgh funeral was on the same day as the alleged Downing Street gathering has said he is “totally gobsmacked” by the claims swirling around Boris Johnson. Ann Mitchell, who was part of a Second
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Billy Gilmour at Chelsea briefly for ankle assessment – Norwich boss Dean Smith
Dean Smith has revealed Norwich loanee Billy Gilmour has gone back to parent club Chelsea to have an ankle injury assessment but does not expect the midfielder’s season-long loan spell to be cut short. The Scotland international has been a regular
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Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open in fresh doubt over reported false travel claim
Novak Djokovic’s defence of his Australian Open title remains in doubt after reports emerged that the world number one might have given misleading information to Australian immigration officials. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still considering
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Emma Raducanu thumped by in-form Elena Rybakina in Sydney
Emma Raducanu narrowly avoided a humbling ‘double-bagel’ defeat as she crashed out of the Sydney International to world number 13 Elena Rybakina. The 19-year-old US Open champion was thumped 6-0 6-1 in 55 minutes in her first match since recovering
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Remember When ... Gorbals Cross was a dangerous place to spend a penny
WAS this once the most dangerous public convenience anywhere in the world? Back in August 1975, a reader of the Glasgow Herald put just that very question to our Diary column. The reader, it was explained, “had nearly killed half-a-dozen people emerging
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1973: Elsie Tanner visits Drumchapel
PAT Phoenix, who played Elsie Tanner in Coronation Street, entertains pupils at Drumchapel’s Drummore Primary in 1973. She was starring in Subway to the Sky, at Glasgow's King’s Theatre, and was accompanied by her husband, actor Alan Browning.
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Letters: At 82, I have outlasted the two Hunterston power stations that meant so much to me
ON Friday of last week I stood outside the two nuclear power stations at Hunterston A and B to witness the final burst of steam as Hunterston B was closed down. It was a bitter sweet moment for me for the following reasons. Between 1963 and 1963
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Obituary: Freda Wineman, Holocaust survivor of four Nazi concentration camps
Born: September 6, 1923; Died: January 1, 2022 FREDA Wineman, who has died aged 98, was a French-born Jew whose stories from four Nazi concentration camps during the Second World War made the horrors of the Holocaust real for younger generations
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Aston Villa closing in on £2million move for Dundee United teenager
ASTON VILLA are closing in on a move for Dundee United defender Kerr Smith that could be worth up to £2million, according to reports. The centre-back, who turned 17 last month, has made seven first-team appearances for the Tayside club this season
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Unions unite to fight plans by ScotRail to close ticket offices and slash opening hours
SCOTRAIL has come under fire over plans to close three ticket offices and slash the opening hours of 120 of 140 others. The train operator run by Dutch state-owned railway company Abellio, which has come under fire over the plans, say that no jobs
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How do Scotland's Covid rules compare to the rest of the UK?
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced changes to Scotland's Covid restrictions but how do the rules compare with the rest of the UK? Ms Sturgeon told MSPs on Tuesday, January 11 that there are signs Scotland is “starting to turn the corner
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Sturgeon told to lift hospitality curbs as pubs warn they are 'left in limbo'
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to ease restrictions in the hospitality sector after paving the way for fans to return to football matches in large crowds. Ms Sturgeon said the curbs on outdoor events which have placed a 500-capacity
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Co-op secures Lanarkshire brownfield site for £12m distribution facility
HELLO and welcome to the PM Business Briefing, as the Co-op has hailed securing an M8 site for a £12 million distribution facility. Tulchan Developments, advised by Montagu Evans, has agreed the pre-let of a new facility for Co-operative Group
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Douglas Ross says Johnson must resign if he attended Downing Street party
THE SCOTTISH Conservative leader has said that if Boris Johnson attended the Downing Street garden party he must resign. Speaking this afternoon, Douglas Ross said he was "furious" about the party which took place on May 20, 2020, and urged Mr
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Business leaders welcome easing of Covid rules
BUSINESS leaders have welcomed the lifting of Covid restrictions on large outdoor gatherings as a “much needed boost” to commerce and consumers alike, while urging a similar easing for the hospitality sector. Nicola Sturgeon today told MSPs the
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What next for Celtic Connections after the First Minister's announcement?
With the First Minister's announcement that she hopes to be able to lift the current restrictions on indoor events and venues on January 24, hopes are growing that this month's Celtic Connections festival, due to being on January 20, can go ahead more
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'A clear threat to the rule of law': Judges lambast plans for legal regulation reform
Scotland’s judiciary has said it will “resist with all its strength” plans to overhaul the way the country’s legal profession is regulated. Senior judges claim the reform proposals are an “unwarranted and unacceptable” interference by the Scottish
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Walker becomes latest Scottish born-and-raised player to sign pro Glasgow Warriors deal
MURPHY Walker has become the latest Scottish born-and-raised player to be given a senior contract by Glasgow Warriors. He joins the likes of Ross Thompson, Rory Darge and his former schoolmate Ollie Smith in putting pen to paper with the Scotstoun
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Polling guru says public 'just don't believe' Johnson as majority think he should resign
A LEADING polling expert has said many members of the public simply do not believe Boris Johnson's claims over parties in Downing Street as a new survey suggests most people think he should resign. It comes after it emerged a socially-distanced
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Key Rangers takeover figure fails in £14m claim against prosecutors over failed fraud case
A KEY Rangers takeover figure who a judge ruled should not have been prosecuted in connection with club fraud allegations has failed in a multi-million pound malice claim against Scotland's senior law officer and police chief. Business consultant
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Remote Scottish island named among coolest UK postcodes to live
An inner Hebrides island has been named among the UK's coolest postcodes to move to in 2022. Tanera Mòr is a remote island off the Coigach peninsula that has been dubbed as this year's most exclusive holiday destination. The Times has listed
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'PM should resign': Sturgeon vents anger at 'serial breaches' of Covid rules
NICOLA Sturgeon has urged Scots to continue following public health rules despite “serial breaches” of regulations by Downing Street officials. It was revealed on Monday that around 100 Downing Street staff were invited by the Prime Minister’s
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'Explores the power dynamics of race, sex and the workplace': Raven Leilani's Luster
LUSTER Raven Leilani Picador, £9.99 Twenty-three-year-old black New Yorker Edie is an editor in a publishing firm who’d really rather be working in the art department. The self-confessed “office slut”, she hooks up through a dating app
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Five key points from Sturgeon's Covid briefing as restrictions to be eased
NICOLA Sturgeon today announced a "phased and careful" easing of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland. Curbs were implemented before the new year on the number of people allowed to attend outdoor and indoor live events, social distancing in retail
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SFA and SPFL detail additional advice for supporters ahead of stadium return
THE SFA and SPFL joint response group have urged supporters to take lateral flow tests before travelling to games. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today confirmed that restrictions on crowds at outdoor sporting events in Scotland will be lifted
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Obituary: John Miles, musician whose best-known hit was the classic rock ballad, Music
Born: April 23, 1949; Died: December 5, 2021. JOHN Miles, who has died aged 72, was a singer and songwriter whose composition, Music, became a piece of classic rock, which travelled far beyond its 1970s roots. Written and recorded for his debut
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'Cautious optimism': Restrictions on outdoor events lifted amid signs Omicron cases falling
Limits on large outdoor events will be scrapped from Monday amid "cautious optimism" that Covid curbs in place since December have slowed the Omicron wave. Nicola Sturgeon said booster vaccines and "responsible action" by the public has had a "
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Sturgeon launches media leak probe after SNP Government accused of 'disrespect'
NICOLA Sturgeon has launched an inquiry after leaked details of her weekly Covid update was labelled “disrespectful” to Holyrood by the Presiding Officer. Several media outlets reported the contents of the First Minister’s update to the Scottish
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Sturgeon confirms Scottish football can return to full crowds - with two major changes
NICOLA STURGEON has confirmed Scottish football will be allowed to return to full capacity crowds from next week - but with two important changes. The First Minister confirmed in a statement to the Scottish Parliament that restrictions on large
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Council tax bills expected to rise by 3 per cent after SNP 'pass the buck' over funding
COUNCILS are unlikely to raise council tax above three per cent this year amid allegations SNP ministers have moved to “pass the buck” of financial pressures onto local politicians. Local authority funding will be at a virtual standstill next year
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Apology as SSE energy customers given 'embarrassing' advice to do star jumps to cut bills
OVO Energy, which bought Perth-based SSE's household supply business two years ago has apologised after it advised customers to do star jumps, cuddle pets and eat porridge to cut down energy bills and stay warm. The energy firm, which is one of
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'This is unacceptable': 240,000 fewer operations on NHS Scotland since pandemic began
AROUND 240,000 fewer operations have taken place on the NHS in Scotland since the beginning of the pandemic, according to new figures. Data from Public Health Scotland shows that 300,590 elective surgeries were carried out between March 2020 and
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Scotland records over 10,000 new Covid cases and 16 deaths overnight
Scotland has recorded 10,392 new cases of Covid-19 and 16 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Government figures. It means the death toll under this measurement, of people who tested positive for the virus in the past 28 days, stands at 9,950
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MP breaks down in tears over death of mother-in-law from Covid
AN MP has broken down in tears in the Commons during a questioning session about the Prime Minister's Downing Street garden party. Jim Shannon, DUP MP, was speaking to Paymaster General Michael Ellis about the reports of a socially-distanced gathering
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John Swinney defends Government’s use of emergency rule-making powers
John Swinney has defended the Scottish Government’s use of emergency rule-making powers, describing a Conservative MSP’s criticism of them as “ludicrous”. The Deputy First Minister said the increased use of the “made affirmative procedure” – which
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Scots lorry driver who killed three in crash ‘was looking at dating sites’
A LORRY driver who ploughed into stationary traffic on a motorway and killed three people had been looking at adult dating sites on his phone moments before, a court was told. Dash cam footage showed Galashiels man Ion Onut’s cab burst into flames
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Seven of the safest cars on sale today
Outright safety is a key consideration for many people when buying a new car. Ensuring your car provides plenty of protection in the event of an incident is crucial, while making sure a vehicle boasts pedestrian-friendly safety measures is good to
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Worried your gifted houseplant is dying already? Here's how to show them some TLC
Is the new plant you've been gifted over the festive season losing its lustre - and its leaves - already? Time to give it some TLC. It may have been put in the wrong spot, given too much or too little water, or it could simply need more light,
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Agenda: Scotland has climate ambition – now it needs action
IN many ways the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow last November set the scene for what we need to see in 2022. Calls for “less talk, more action” rang out from school strikers to many business leaders. Global negotiations to cut carbon have taken place
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Boris Johnson told to 'come here and fess up' by furious MPs over garden bash
FURIOUS MPs have questioned a government minister over claims that a garden party was held in Downing Street at the peak fo the lockdown. Angela Rayner, Labour's deputy leader, was granted an urgent question on the affair this afternoon. However
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Piers Morgan slams 'contemptible' Boris Johnson over lockdown party response
Piers Morgan has slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson for “laughing” amid fury over alleged government parties at Downing Street during lockdown. A leaked email, which came to light on Monday, said: “Hi all, after what has been an incredibly busy
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Arbroath manager Dick Campbell lands second manager of the month award of the season
ARBROATH boss Dick Campbell has been announced as the Scottish Championship Glen’s manager of the month for December. The Red Lichties had a strong run in December, starting the month with a 0-0 draw with Raith Rovers at home, before securing victories
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No.10 stonewall questions over Johnson's attendance at Downing Street party
THE Prime Minster's official spokesman has refused to say whether Boris Johnson attended a garden party in his own home at the height of lockdown. Speaking to Westminster journalists this morning, the spokesman was asked a myriad of questions
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UN appeals for £3.7bn to help Afghanistan and neighbouring countries
The United Nations has made what it called a record 5 billion dollar (£3.7 billion) appeal to help Afghanistan and its neighbouring countries, warning half of the country faces acute hunger, millions of children are out of school and farmers are struggling
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Ethiopian drone strike kills 17 in Tigray on day of PM'S call with Biden
An Ethiopian drone strike has killed 17 civilians in the Tigray region on the day President Joe Biden spoke in a call with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to express concern about such attacks, local authorities said. A report by the zonal administration
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Kazakh leader says Russian-led troops will pull out after quelling unrest
The president of Kazakhstan has announced that a Russia-led security alliance will start pulling out its troops from the country in two days after completing its mission. The mostly Russian troops were deployed to Kazakhstan last week by the Collective
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Search for missing Alice Byrne continues as family release fresh image plea
A new image has been released in a bid to help trace missing Edinburgh woman Alice Byrne. The 28-year-old was last seen by her family at her home in the Portobello area of the capital at around 2am on Saturday, 1 January. She met friends in
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Safety doors failure probed after deadly New York city apartment block fire
Investigators are trying to determine why safety doors failed to close in a New York City high-rise building when a deadly fire broke out. The problem allowed thick smoke to billow through the tower and kill 17 people, including eight children,
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British travellers subject to new curbs as Tenerife raises Covid alert level
British travellers heading to Tenerife will be subject to new Covid restrictions, as the Spanish island raised its Covid alert level. As reported by the Evening Standard the popular holiday destination upgraded its alert level to “very high risk
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Boris Johnson set to dodge Commons grilling over Downing Street party
BORIS Johnson is to swerve questions on the latest row over a Downing Street party, sending a minister to answer to MPs instead. The Prime Minister is facing huge criticism after emails emerged yesterday showing one of his most senior officials
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Boris Johnson to face 'Urgent Question' over lockdown parties - rule explained
Following news of another alleged lockdown gathering at 10 Downing Street, Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has been granted what is known as an ‘Urgent Question’ to put to Prime Minister Boris Johnson today. It is reported that Rayner will question
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'People will never forgive you': Ruth Davidson blasts Downing Street lockdown party
THE FORMER leader of the Scottish Conservatives has questioned how senior officials in Government could have even considered holding a party for 100 people at the peak of the first lockdown. Ruth Davidson, speaking to BBC News, was incredulous
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Final day to get The Herald's Premium Plus subscription for FREE with a 30-day trial
THE Herald is Scotland’s leading broadsheet and now you can try out a Premium Plus subscription to our website for free. For a limited time, if you aren’t already part of The Herald family, you can take out a free 30-day digital subscription.
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Sturgeon urged to loosen 'damaging' restrictions in Covid update today
Nicola Sturgeon is today being urged to loosen coronavirus restrictions ahead of her update to MSPs in Holyrood. Pressure has been growing on the First Minister to set out how Scotland can live with the coronavirus and loosen the restrictions.
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East Lothian malt producer secures £7m to fund expansion
Scottish ingredients manufacturer PureMalt has secured a £7 million funding package to more than double production capacity at its facility in East Lothian. The family-owned company reached capacity at its premises in Haddington during 2019-20,
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Shopkeeper kidnapped in stolen car and forced to open store in Edinburgh robbery
A YOUNG man has been left ‘shaken’ after criminals kidnapped him and forced him into his work to steal thousands of pounds from a shop. Police are making urgent enquires into the incident which happened on January 6 in Edinburgh. The robbery
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Signs of Omicron in children revealed by GP - see full list of symptoms
A leading GP has described how Omicron symptoms could show in children amid a rise in Covid-related school absences. For adults, recognisable symptoms of Omicron could include sneezing, aches, fatigue and sore throat. But what is the full list
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Scots brewing giant to open second Glasgow bar
INNIS & Gunn has unveiled plans to open a second Brewery Taproom in Glasgow in a move that will bring up to 50 jobs. The Edinburgh-based beer firm is proposing to take over a currently vacant site on West Nile Street, ahead of opening in the middle
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Literacy skills boost as book writing 'camps' set up in Scotland
Binned drafts, rejection letters and chronic financial insecurity – the trials and tribulations of an aspiring writer are many. But a trailblazing skills and literacy project is making publication a reality in super-quick time for budding authors
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Ofcom issue warning over Dr Hilary's false Covid remarks on Lorraine
ITV has been issued a warning by Ofcom following a Covid segment with Dr Hilary Jones on morning show Lorraine. The broadcaster has been told to take “greater care” after Dr Hilary shared inaccurate vaccine statistics in December. The programme
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'Iconic' art deco cinema homes plan decision due
HELLO and welcome to the AM Business Briefing, as plans to partly demolish a former art deco cinema to create homes are to go before councillors. The proposal is for the substantial demolition of the C-listed building and redevelopment to
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Nicola Sturgeon Covid update: Watch replay here
Nicola Sturgeon will give a Coronavirus update to MSPs today. On Monday, January 11, the First Minister suggested the Scottish government is moving away from long term restrictions. She said the country must ask itself “what adaptations to pre-pandemic
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How to watch Rangers ace Joe Aribo in AFCON action for Nigeria vs Mo Salah's Egypt
IT hasn't come at an ideal time for Rangers, but midfielder Joe Aribo is primed and ready to star for Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations 2022. The Super Eagles take on Mo Salah's Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau over the space of eight days, and
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Marc Crothall: Signs of hope as Scottish tourism eyes life beyond Covid
The past month has seen Scotland’s tourism industry experience one of the most intensely challenging periods since the outbreak of the pandemic. The impact of the emergence of the Omicron hit our sector at the beginning of what is a key period
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Andy Murray steps up Australian Open preparations with win over Viktor Durasovic
ANDY Murray stepped up preparations for his Australian Open return by brushing aside Viktor Durasovic in the first round of the Sydney Tennis Classic. Murray required just 72 minutes to sink the world number 345 and bounce back from his disappointing
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Plans approved for more than 100 'luxury' houses in Strathaven
Scottish luxury housebuilder Bancon Homes has received planning permission for the next two phases of homes at its Overton Gardens development in Strathaven from South Lanarkshire Council. Bancon Homes will build a total of 105 two, three, four
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The Scottish seaweed-eating sheep that may be our surprising saviours
The two-metre-high and 12-mile-long wall circling North Ronaldsay is probably the largest such continuous dry-stone dyke in the world, its purpose being to keep a unique breed of sheep out. The construction is a barrier, nearly two centuries old, that
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Capturing an audience with Scottish true crime podcast Which Murderer?
A Scottish podcast, now in its 4th season is continuing to attract new listeners through their weekly crime based podcasts. The podcast “Which Murderer”, launched in 2018, and chaired by Melanie and Holly, and published every Friday where it is
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Top 20 Omicron 'symptoms' signs you should look out for
20 symptoms and signs that could mean people are infected with the Omicron Covid variant have been identified. Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the current infection rate is the “fastest growth” in Covid cases since the start of the
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Police are in contact with officials after alleged No 10 garden party
Police are now in contact with the Cabinet Office over claims the Prime Minister’s aide organised a “bring your own booze” gathering in the Downing Street Garden during the first lockdown. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is in contact
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Royal Mail release special stamps celebrating The Rolling Stones - see them here
Special stamps celebrating The Rolling Stones will be released next week, Royal Mail has announced. The band celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, having been formed in London in 1962 and the 12 stamps will pay tribute tot the band. Eight
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Mark Eadie: Pets or children? Pope is barking up the wrong tree
Children versus pets, which is better? No, it’s not a madcap challenge for Harry Hill’s TV Burp. It is in fact the latest moral dilemma (or guilt trip) laid before us by the Pope. Unsurprisingly, he’s rooting for the kids, and goes so far as to say
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Drivers face heavy delays on busy Scots motorway as police attend multiple vehicle crash
MOTORISTS have faced heavy delays this morning on a busy Scottish motorway after a three-car crash. Emergency services have been called out to the scene of a road traffic collision on the M80. All lanes northbound of junction five were restricted
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Ikea makes key change at all UK stories amid rising Covid cases
Ikea has cut sick pay for staff unvaccinated against coronavirus who need to self-isolate, the furniture firm has announced. The company admitted vaccination status is an “emotive topic” but said its policy will need to be updated with changing
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Reports of a new 'Deltacron' Covid variant: What we know
A new Covid strain that combines the Delta and Omicron variant has been found in Cyrpus, according to reports. The Express and Bloomberg are reporting that Leondios Kostrikis, professor of biological sciences at the University of Cyprus has found
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Sturgeon to do 'everything in her power' to hold Indyref by end of next year
Nicola Sturgeon has said she intended “to do everything that’s within my power” to hold a second vote on the future of Scotland’s place within the United Kingdom before the end of next year. Speaking on STV’s Scotland Tonight, the First Minister
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When is Nicola Sturgeon's Covid update today and how to watch?
Nicola Sturgeon will give her latest coronavirus statement to MSPs today after suggesting her government is planning for a long-term shift away from the kind of restrictions Scots have faced since the start of the pandemic. On Monday, the First
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Vicky Allan: Labour is right. Householders pay the price as big oil and gas firms coin it in
I’m not sure what your idea of struggling is – but it seems to me that the “near record” income that has been predicted for the North Sea gas sector probably does not fall within any definition of the word. Yet, this was exactly the word used by
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Covid LIVE: Nicola Sturgeon confirms Scotland's restrictions to be eased
3:08pm Five key points from Sturgeon's Covid briefing as restrictions to be eased Read the full story here
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Herald Diary: Golfers! What's a Liz McColgan?
Boxing clever PLENTY of quality quips at Michael Gove’s expense after the unfortunate Levelling Up secretary found himself trapped in a BBC elevator for 30 minutes yesterday. Gove himself, who is renowned as an affable Aberdonian, joked that
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Andrew McKie: It’s not just Djokovic – we all need to know what’s in or out
AUSTRALIA’S “cultural cringe” – if there was any basis for it in the first place – is now decades in the past: it’s a leading world power, with the tenth-highest per capita GDP, a mature parliamentary democracy, and figures of the first rank in scholarship
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Neil Mackay: How Scottish Labour can change the game when it comes to independence
SCOTLAND is fast becoming the place where ideas go to die; a graveyard of ambition; a country content to languish in the swamp of the status quo. Last week, we’d the SNP and its nationalist cheerleaders dismissing out of hand the idea that Devo
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Andrew Dunlop: Scotland needs fresh ideas not more constitutional navel-gazing
ONLY a week into a new year and already old chestnuts are being tossed in the air – a unionist pact to defeat the SNP, a new centre-right party to replace the Scottish Conservatives, devo max to sate the appetite of the ‘indy curious’ and, inevitably
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Move to block Scots 'super council tax' bid after soaring bills concern
CALLS are being made to block a bid for a 'super council tax' following concern it will mean soaring bills. Warnings about skyrocketing bills have come following moves to allow local authorities the freedom to impose new fees and charges. Cash
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Scots banks under fire over flaws that could leave customers exposed to fraud
SCOTS banks have come under fire over worrying flaws in online banking security systems that could leave customers exposed to fraud. A new investigation has found that some banks including Clydesdale owners Virgin Money and the Scotland-based TSB
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Andy Murray in 'filled with prejudice' spat with Nigel Farage amid Djokovic row
SCOTS tennis legend Andy Murray was accused of being "filled with prejudice" by GB News host and Brexit champion Nigel Farage as they spoke out in the wake of the Novak Djokovic row. Mr Farage, the Brexit Party leader spoke out after being trolled
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Fire chiefs forge ahead with 57% cut to 'emergency' alarm call outs
SCOTS fire chiefs have axed plans to cut call outs to 'emergencies' at hospitals, care home and hotels in the wake of concerns. But the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has now said it is to forge ahead in a move to cut automatic fire alarm (AFA
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Omicron controls hit Scots shops hardest
By Kristy Dorsey Scotland has lost more high street shops than anywhere else in the UK, with business leaders warning that recent enhanced restrictions have failed to make “any meaningful difference” to the country’s Covid infection rates.
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What are the new Highway Code rules coming into force on January 29
The Highway Code is set to change on January 29, with eight new rules being introduced as well as 49 updates to existing rules. Among the changes is a new ‘Hierarchy of Road Users’ that will prioritise vulnerable road users, such as cyclists and
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Mark Williamson: Is North Sea industry crying wolf about impact of windfall tax on profits fuelled by gas price surge?
AS the prospect of energy bills increasing sharply for millions of consumers fuels calls for a windfall tax on North Sea firms experience suggests that warnings about the consequences should be regarded with caution, whether they come from companies
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Schools under strain as Covid causes at least 58,000 pupil absences last week
Covid caused at least 58,000 pupil absences last week amid rising fears over keeping schools open in the face of the surge in the Omicron variant. The first national snapshot of post-Christmas attendance, which covers January 5 and 6, came as calls
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Deadliest cancers being diagnosed later than ever amid Covid crisis
PEOPLE with some of the deadliest forms of cancer are being diagnosed later than ever as a result of disruption to healthcare caused by the Covid pandemic, campaigners have warned. Stomach, lung, pancreatic, brain, stomach and oesophageal cancers
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Nick Rodger: Prize money hike gives women's game a major shot in the arm
I THINK it was the celebrated American poet Emily Dickinson who said something about reading a book that “makes my whole body so cold, no fire can warm me.” Or were they just the tortured mutterings of my sports editor as he peered at the Tuesday
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Supermarket makes 'lowest prices' commitment as it posts 'best ever' Christmas
By Scott Wright Grocery chain Aldi has pledged to “always offer the lowest prices for groceries, no matter what” as the UK faces a growing cost of living crisis. The commitment was made by the German-owned discounter, which along with Lidl
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Catriona Stewart: A pay rise for hardworking councillors is long overdue
IT matters little the time of day, you'll bump into a local councillor no matter the weather, no matter the direction of the hands on the clock. A group of parents on the south side of Glasgow recently set up a bike bus to encourage children to
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Firm backed by Sir Andy Murray nearly doubles in value to £18m
By Ian McConnell Business Editor AN Edinburgh-based business backed by Scottish tennis star Sir Andy Murray has nearly doubled its valuation in just a matter of months to £18 million, based on the terms of its last two funding rounds. The
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Prime bullocks sell to 276p/ kg at St Boswells
Farming By Neale McQuistin Harrison & Hetherington sold 70 clean cattle, 63 cast cows, 1,081 prime hoggs and 1,064 cast sheep at St Boswells yesterday. Nineteen prime bullocks sold to 276p/kg to average 253p (-6p), while 51 prime heifers
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100 new jobs amid record investment to connect 500,000 in rural Scotland
AN ALTERNATIVE fund manager has hailed its largest investment in fibre infrastructure to date with the £164 million backing of a Scottish broadband company. Gresham House described the investment in Duns-based Borderlink, which trades as fibre
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Motoring expert says Highway Code changes unknown to ‘most drivers’
A motoring expert has likened changes to the Highway Code by the UK government to a "an episode of Yes, Minister”. New rules are due to come into force on January 29 which ultimately aim to make the roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and horse
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What would you make the Queen for pudding?
To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, Buckingham Palace has announced a UK-wide competition to dream up an appropriately-themed dessert dedicated to the monarch A Right Royal Bake Orf? Funnily enough, that is exactly what is has been
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North Sea firm backed by US billionaire tipped to reap gas price windfall
NORTH Sea-focused IOG has hit a fresh complication with a field development project which has won backing from US billionaire Warren Buffett. However, an analyst said the company still looks well placed to reap a windfall following the surge in
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Shielding firefighters lose compensation bid after being forced to use holidays
Firefighters who were forced to use holidays and lieu time while shielding due to Covid have lost their bid for compensation – despite winning their case. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was found to have discriminated against staff
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Top 20 Omicron 'symptoms' signs you should look out for
20 symptoms and signs that could mean people are infected with the Omicron Covid variant have been identified. Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the current infection rate is the “fastest growth” in Covid cases since the start of the