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Glass discusses Aberdeen transfer strategy as McGrath turns back on move
As Stephen Glass accepted that St Mirren’s Jamie McGrath had turned his back on a potential move to Aberdeen, the Dons manager focused on the visit of Rangers tonight with a recognition that, under Giovanni van Bronckhorst, the opposition’s style will
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Graham Alexander won't replace Tony Watt as Motherwell boss discusses striker's exit
MOTHERWELL manager Graham Alexander is content with the six-figure sum the Steelmen received yesterday for the transfer of striker Tony Watt and he insisted that his side won’t be weaker without the Premiership’s leading goalscorer. The 28-year-old
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Craig Gordon insists Hearts players will rally around John Souttar if defender faces fan backlash
Craig Gordon will sympathise with John Souttar if he suffers from a supporter backlash over his pending move to Rangers. Not only is the defender a trusted dressing-room ally, but there is also a shared empathy over the injuries that have threatened
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Livingston forward Caleb Chukwuemeka reveals Rangers tried to sign him
Caleb Chukwuemeka is now delighted to be in Scotland with Livingston after revealing how Rangers wanted to sign him last summer. The forward is set to make his debut in Tuesday's Premiership visit of Dundee after joining last week on loan from
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Hearts boss Robbie Neilson urges fans to focus on the bigger picture after Souttar's Rangers pre-contract
ROBBIE NEILSON has urged Hearts supporters to reflect on the ‘bigger picture’ after insisting John Souttar will remain a key member of his side for as long as he stays at the club. Souttar is expected to face an angry backlash from some fans on
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O'Mara hopeful new partnership can hit ground running after practice sessions with Murray
AFTER marvelling at the recent successes enjoyed by those closest to him, Jonny O’Mara is hoping a spot of good fortune falls his way this week. The doubles specialist jokingly takes credit for Andy Murray’s run to the final in Sydney recently
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Tony Watt sale won't disrupt Motherwell's push for Europe, says Malky Mackay
MALKY MACKAY insists the loss of Tony Watt is unlikely to damage Motherwell’s drive for European football. The Ross County manager is as much impressed by Fir Park manager Graham Alexander’s squad-building as he is an admirer of the Premiership
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Jamie Farndale to captain Scotland at HSBC World Sevens Series
JAMIE FARNDALE will captain the Scotland squad in their return to HSBC World Sevens Series action at tournaments in Malaga and Seville later this month. The 27-year-old will lead a 13-player group containing some experienced characters such as
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Mike Blair insists Patrick Harrison understands there's no guarantee of playing at Edinburgh
EDINBURGH head coach Mike Blair says he was disappointed at not managing to get teenage hooker Patrick Harrison any game time during Saturday’s tense European Challenge Cup defeat to London Irish – but believes that the youngster understands that being
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UK to provide Ukraine with 'self defence' weapons as defence secretary invites Russia for talks
THE UK defence secretary has invited his Russian counterpart to London for talks over the ongoing situation in Ukraine. There have been growing concerns over Russia’s military build-up in Ukraine amid fears of an invasion, with Britain now providing
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Cummings: I told PM garden party broke lockdown rules
Dominic Cummings has accused Boris Johnson of lying to Parliament over allegations of lockdown-breaching bashes in Downing Street, insisting he told the Prime Minister to get a grip on the “madhouse” when warning him over one “drinks party”. The
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Probe launched into Michelle Mone's links to firm given £203m VIP Covid contracts
SCOTTISH bra tycoon Michelle Mone is being investigated after referring a firm for a VIP Covid contract. The Lords Standards Commissioner confirmed they are investigating Baroness Mone of Mayfair, over "Alleged involvement in procuring contracts
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Experts say shops should be forced to accept cash as fears grow over dwindling access
RETAILERS should be legally mandated to accept cash to protect its availability, experts have suggested. MPs heard that Scotland’s access to physical currency has plummeted over the last seven years, with 53 per cent of the country’s 1040 bank
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MPs warned about Chinese spy threat after MI5 warning over agent Christine Lee
Home Secretary Priti Patel has warned MPs they need to be aware of the threat of interference in British politics by foreign states following disclosure a suspected Chinese agent has been targeting Parliament. Last week MI5 took the unusual step
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Dundee United confirm signing of Watt from Motherwell for 'undisclosed fee'
DUNDEE United have confirmed the transfer signing of Tony Watt from Motherwell. The striker has agreed a contract until at least 2025 at Tannadice as he joins as Thomas Courts first January signing. The move sees United pay Motherwell an undisclosed
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Galleries: Hunterian exhibition explores art of our bodies
All forms fleshly – or at least humanly so – range across the walls of the Hunterian this month with the opening of a new collaborative exhibition, Flesh Arranges Itself Differently, which explores the notions of embodiment, materiality and exposure
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Nadine Dorries confirms leaked reports of two year freeze to licence fee
THE CULTURE Secretary has confirmed widespread reports that the UK Government is to freeze the TV licence fee for two years. Nadine Dorries made the announcement in the Commons this afternoon. The plan, which was trailled in some newspapers
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Ex-Celtic star Ajer 'loving every minute' at Brentford despite Liverpool defeat
KRISTOFFER Ajer insists he is loving ‘every single minute’ of his time with Brentford, despite another chastening defeat to Liverpool at the weekend. The former Celtic defender held firm with his Bees team-mates for much of their trip to Anfield
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Breast cancer drugs cleared for use in Scotland are ‘leap forward’, says charity
The approval of two new breast cancer drugs in Scotland represented a “significant leap forward” and would give patients “extra time with their loved ones”, a charity has said, as they become just some of the latest medicines to be approved for use
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Scottish luxury travel boutique expansion
HELLO and welcome to the PM Business Briefing, as a luxury travel firm in the north of Scotland has hailed a new travel boutique as part of its expansion. Murray Travel – which has been shortlisted for Luxury Travel Agency of the Year at the
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Hearts boss Neilson opens up on John Souttar's pre-contract Rangers move
ROBBIE Neilson wants Hearts fans to focus on driving the Jambos into Europe rather than on John Souttar’s decision to depart. A section of the Tynecastle support are unhappy that the 25-year-old Scotland defender has signed a pre-contract agreement
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When is Andy Murray playing in the Australian Open? How to watch
Andy Murray is set to make his first appearance at the Australian Open for three years. The five-times runner-up last played in 2019 where he was knocked out by Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round. The Scot is set to take on Nikoloz
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SNP MP: Patel's asylum plans 'not about saving lives but saving Johnson's career'
PRITI Patel has lashed out once again at Scottish councils over their failure to take part in an asylum scheme. The Home Secretary was challenged over her reported plans to bring in the military to help push back asylum seekers who attempt to cross
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New-look Celtic and Hibs can set tone for Premiership restart - Kenneth Ward
CELTIC will return to action in the cinch Premiership on Monday night when they host Hibernian at Celtic Park. With the return of full stadiums confirmed, it promises to be quite the spectacle under the disco lights at Parkhead. Both teams
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Sturgeon urged to scrap almost all Covid restrictions
NICOLA Sturgeon has been urged to announce an end to virtually all Covid restrictions when she updates parliament on the state of the pandemic. The Scottish Tories said every rule bar face masks in certain settings should be scrapped while hospitality
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Christopher Hitchens's legacy re-examined: Jamie Maxwell reviews Ben Burgis's new book
Christopher Hitchens: What He Got Right, How He Went Wrong, and Why He Still Matters Ben Burgis Zero Books, £11.99 Review by Jamie Maxwell Ten years after his death from cancer at the age of 62, the cult of Christopher Hitchens lives
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Six gardening books for 2022
You may not feel like starting gardening jobs in the middle of winter, but there are plenty of books which will provide the inspiration you need as the year progresses. Don’t miss these gardening books to give you the knowledge you’ll need to start
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Agenda: Seafood sector is facing up to the challenges of 2022
By Donna Fordyce IT’S been a year since the Brexit transition period ended but in many ways we’re still in the midst of a transition. This is particularly clear in the seafood sector, where Brexit has resulted in labour shortages, new export processes
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New CalMac lifeline ferry disruption as Covid timetable gets two week extension
FERRY users are to be hit with more disruption after CalMac said it was extending its Covid 'essential services' timetable by at least a further two weeks. It means that services to South Uist, will be further suspended after being out of action
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Scotland handed major World Cup boost with non-red cautions swiped ahead of play-offs
SCOTLAND have been handed a major boost ahead of their World Cup play-off with Ukraine, with FIFA deciding to cancel all cautions that have not led to sending offs. This means that all players who are carrying a booking into the play-offs will
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SNP minister urged to make Holyrood statement on fire alarm 'fiasco'
SCOTTISH Labour have demanded an emergency statement at Holyrood over a looming “fiasco” related to new fire and smoke alarm laws. The party said an SNP minister needed to explain the changes facing homeowners when new laws on interlinked alarms
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South Lanarkshire College enjoys bright start to 2022 with 90 percent student satisfaction rate
IN A YEAR dominated by pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, the world of teaching and learning was turned on its head. Despite the challenges, South Lanarkshire College ended the year on a positive note, with sector-leading student satisfaction
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Revealed: The little known song that helped a Scots band become global rock stars
Legendary Scots rock band Simple Minds are celebrating an anniversary of their first concert - with the release of a song that helped them become global stars. Act Of Love has been re-recorded to mark the anniversary of their debut live show at
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Celtic vs Hibs: TV channel, live stream & team news
CELTIC host Hibs at Parkhead this evening in a return to domestic action. It is the first meeting between the sides since Kyogo Furuhashi’s brace at Hampden last month secured the Scottish League Cup for the Hoops. Hibs come into the game
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No police action against trans rights activists who revealed JK Rowling’s home online
A tweet posted by trans activists targeting JK Rowling will not be treated as criminal, Police Scotland have said. The Harry Potter author contacted officers after campaigners posted a photograph of her Edinburgh house in November that revealed
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More than 6,000 new Covid cases recorded in past 24 hours
More than 6,000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded during the past 24 hours. According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 6,221 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported since Sunday. Today's figures contain detailed data from
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Leigh Griffiths' likely next move after Celtic exit revealed as pay-off details emerge
LEIGH GRIFFITHS is expected to spend the second half of the season at Dundee after exiting Celtic, according to reports. The Scottish Sun say Parkhead chiefs were worried the one-time Scotland international could become an unwanted distraction
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When is Emma Raducanu playing in the Australian Open? How to watch
The Australian Open is underway, starting today, Monday, January 17. Viewers are flocking to watch Emma Raducanu as she takes on American Sloane Stephens in her opening match. Raducanu received many accolades over 2021, including being awarded
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Chamber upbeat about Glasgow's prospects without 'constraints' of coronavirus
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce is predicting a bright future for the city in 2022 if it can leave the constraints of coronavirus behind including the homeworking default which its chief executive claims is a “middle-class benefit”. Stuart Patrick
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Giant asteroid bigger than world's tallest building to fly past Earth
A MASSIVE asteroid more than a kilometre wide is set to fly past Earth on Tuesday. Called 7482 (1994 PC1), the asteroid is 1052m (3,451ft) across and is larger than the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 830m (2,723ft
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No.10 denies Red Meat deflection tactics as SNP condemn 'inhumane' asylum plans
DOWNING Street has denied that plans to announce a raft of new policies are intended to deflect from the party scandal engulfing the Prime Minister. As revealed over this weekend, two plans have been created to protect Boris Johnson from having
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When is Andy Murray playing in the Australian Open? How to watch
The Australian Open is underway, starting today, Monday, January 17. Viewers are flocking to watch Andy Murray after his disappointing loss at the Sydney Tennis Classis on Saturday, January 15. Murray had put together his best week since claiming
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Sturgeon steps in to defend Greens minister over COP26 'time off' requests
NICOLA Sturgeon has stepped in to defend Scottish Greens minister Lorna Slater after she was accused of making “lazy demands” during the COP26 conference. Ms Slater told aides she did not want to work every day during the crucial summit, adding
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'Deep concern' over slump in support packages for additional needs pupils
CHILDREN’S care providers have said they are “deeply concerned” at a dramatic slump in legal support plans for pupils with additional needs despite a jump in demand. The Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) warned there had been a sharp
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Start your course now at South Lanarkshire College
South Lanarkshire College still have a number of last-minute places on courses starting this month (January 2022). From this date, the College will offer a wide variety of course options to potential students, looking to start their learner journey
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UK-wide Data suggests Omicron wave is ‘turning around’
The continued drop in UK Covid cases indicates the Omicron wave may well be “turning around”, a leading expert advising the Government has said. Prof Mike Tildesley, from the University of Warwick and a member of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza
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Motherwell striker Tony Watt set to complete Dundee United switch this week
MOTHERWELL striker Tony Watt is set to move to Dundee United after the Steelmen accepted an offer for the 28-year-old. Watt had already agreed a pre-contract with the Tannadice club but is now set to move this week. The in-form forward has
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Travel firm opens new boutique in Moray
A luxury travel firm in the north of Scotland has completed work on a new travel boutique in the heart of Elgin. The move by Murray Travel follows last year’s takeover of Alba Travel and Beaver Travel, which came with a commitment to maintaining
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Grandstanding fears as mass killer Anders Behring Breivik seeks parole
Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik will seek parole on Tuesday after 10 years behind bars, claiming he is no longer a danger to society. The far-right terrorist has shown no remorse since murdering 77 people in a bomb and gun massacre
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All 17 Tory lockdown-breaking party allegations that we know so far
BORIS Johnson and his party are under increasing pressure amid allegations of more lockdown-breaking parties. Most recent incidents in Downing Street and at the heart of the UK Government include two taking place on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh
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Former president Poroshenko returns to Ukraine to appear in court
Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has returned to face court on treason charges he believes are politically motivated. After arriving at the Kyiv airport from Warsaw on Monday morning, Poroshenko was greeted by several thousand cheering
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Glasgow Warriors boss Danny Wilson says his team were 'shell-shocked' by Chiefs loss
THE fact that this isn’t a new experience for Glasgow Warriors doesn’t make it any more palatable. Boom and bust is now a well-established pattern for the club. The team had travelled to Sandy Park for Saturday’s Champions Cup pool match against
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Suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi kills three
A possible drone attack may have sparked an explosion that struck three oil tankers in Abu Dhabi and another fire at an extension of Abu Dhabi International Airport that killed three people and wounded six, police said. Abu Dhabi police identified
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Flights sent to assess Tonga damage after volcanic eruption
New Zealand and Australia have been able to send military surveillance flights to Tonga to assess the damage a huge undersea volcanic eruption left in the Pacific island nation. A towering ash cloud since Saturday's eruption had prevented flights
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Food: How frugal foodie Miguel Barclay went from washing up in Mcdonald's to an Instagram sensation
The man behind the One Pound Meals books tells Katie Wright about his transition from kitchen hand to cook. Miguel Barclay had to fake a dentist appointment to get out of work when he got his first big TV break. After his Instagram account
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Two teenagers arrested in UK after 'act of terror' at US synagogue
Two UK teenagers have been arrested after a British man flew to the US, bought a weapon and held people hostage in a 10-hour stand-off at a synagogue. A British man was shot dead after he flew to the US, bought a weapon and held people hostage
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Amazon extends use of Visa credit cards in UK beyond deadline this week
Amazon has announced it will continue to accept Visa credit card payments in the UK later than planned this week. The two companies remain in discussion seeking to solve a dispute over high fees for processing transactions. In an email to customers
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Letters: The Scottish Government's plans to reform regulation of the legal profession must be resisted
THE Scottish judiciary has criticised Government proposals to reform the regulation of the legal profession as an unwarranted and unacceptable interference with the rule of law (“Judges label legal reform plans a ‘clear threat’ to the rule of law”,
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Axed Celtic man Leigh Griffiths can still play at the top level if he 'applies himself', says former teammate
FORMER Celtic star Kris Commons believes his former teammate Leigh Griffiths could still be an asset to top-flight teams if he “applies himself.” The one-time Scotland international’s days at Celtic are over after being released by the Parkhead
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Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh opens up about sexual assault aged 12
Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has revealed she was the victim of sexual assault at the age of 12. The 44-year-old said talking to a victim of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein for ITV brought back traumatic memories from her childhood
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Oil and gas workers 'given confidence for future' after £700m ScotWind contracts
NICOLA Sturgeon has labelled 17 wind power projects that will generate 25GW of renewable energy and tally up £700m of public funding a “truly historic” opportunity to transform Scotland into a net zero economy – insisting that North Sea oil and gas
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Ayr practice joins rapidly-expanding dental group
Scotland's largest dental group has extended its reach with the acquisition of a long-standing practice in Ayr. Alloway Place Dental Practice, which was founded in the 1950s and has a team of 20, has become the latest acquisition by Clyde Munro
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Oil giants plan to develop huge windfarms off Scotland
OIL giants have been awarded options covering huge swathes of windfarm acreage off Scotland in a landmark auction in which leading Scottish energy firms were also successful. BP, Shell and France's TotalEnergies, were among the winners in the
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Goals galore for St Patrick’s FP and Harestanes in Kappa and Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup
SATURDAY was a good day for the Kappa and Only Sport Scottish Amateur Cup. A number of the remaining 4th Round ties, and almost the entire 5th Round card, were postponed last week as Covid decimated the fixture list. Saturday’s games, however,
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Scottish builder lodges plan for 1,000 new homes
HELLO and welcome to the AM Business Briefing, as Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties has submitted proposals to create a sustainable new neighbourhood in Midlothian. If approved, the Lingerwood development will see up to 1,000 new
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Scotland women's cricket coach Mark Coles plays down Commonwealth Games qualification chances
HAVING deliberately played down his team’s chances of causing an upset last year, Mark Coles is opting for the same tactic once again. His Scotland women’s cricket team enter the Commonwealth Games qualifier in Malaysia not widely expected to claim
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Boris Johnson's sister breaks silence over PM's alleged Covid rule-breaking
Boris Johnson’s sister, Rachel, has moved to defend her brother insisting the Prime Minister was always “completely compliant” with lockdown rules amid partygate allegations as claims of another lockdown breach in No 10 surfaced. The leaving do
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ScotRail records £26m loss despite £850m pandemic public funding boost
SCOTRAIL has made a £26m loss despite a boost in public funding to over £850m. The latest financial overview shows the train operator's deficit fell in a year from £56m in 2019/20 to £26m in 2020/21. But Scottish Government funding to cover
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Nicola Sturgeon Covid announcement: What restrictions could change in Scotland
As of Monday, January 17, restrictions that have been in place are beginning to ease. Large scale events in Scotland have been limited since December 26, following an increasing spread of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. On January 11, Nicola
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Technological innovations shed new light on Scotland’s seabeds
Utilising the latest satellite and drone technology, CGI and conservation charity Project Seagrass have joined forces to support marine ecosystems – which are proving to be highly promising carbon sinks. By Nan Spowart CLEAR waters surrounding
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Coronation Street star provides update on possible return to ITV soap
Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has spoken out about a potential return to the ITV soap. The 45-year-old portrayed Michelle Connor on the cobbles for 13 years after joining the long-running soap in 2006. Kym quit the soap in 2019 to become
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Martin Lewis warns your car insurance could no longer be valid this month
Martin Lewis has moved to warn thousands of UK drivers that their car or van insurance could be invalid. The Money Saving Expert founder has warned drivers will no longer be insured despite having paid for their insurance policies. Speaking
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NatWest warn customers over new scam targeting your personal details
NatWest has issued a warning to customers over a new scam targeting their personal banking details which could leave their finances vulnerable. Those who bank with Natwest are being targeted by fake text messages stating that "a new device has
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TV licence fee 'to be scrapped' as government consider new ways of funding BBC
The BBC TV licence fee is set to be scrapped in five years with the broadcaster’s funding frozen for the next two years, the UK Government has said. The annual payment, which normally changes on April 1 each year, is expected to be kept at the
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Former Lloyds chief quits new role at major bank after Covid breaches
ANTONIO Horta-Osorio, the Portuguese banker who led Lloyds Banking Group back to private ownership after its bail-out in the financial crisis, has abruptly quit his new role as chairman of Credit Suisse. The banker resigned from the Swiss bank
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Opinion: Help is out there for people struggling with council tax debt
With the New Year bells now something of a memory, my thoughts are turning towards another type of new year – the new financial year in the spring which will likely see even more pressure piled on household budgets as energy bills, national insurance
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SNP-led councils reject ScotGov's pupil sex census in growing backlash
MINISTERS are facing a widening backlash from Scottish local authorities including two SNP-led councils over its controversial health and well being survey where children are asked "intrusive" questions about sex - amidst growing disquiet over its
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No 'significant rise' in independence support after 'partygate' — John Curtice
A RISE in support for breaking up the union is not inevitable following Boris Johnson’s ‘partygate’, according to polling guru Sir John Curtice. The Strathclyde University Professor said that, despite the saga hitting the Scottish Conservative
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When is Nicola Sturgeon’s next Covid update? How to watch
As of Monday, January 17, restrictions that have been in place are beginning to ease. Large scale events in Scotland have been limited since December 27, following an increasing spread of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. On January 11, Nicola
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Greens minister Slater 'didn't want to work every day' at COP26
A SCOTTISH Greens Minister reportedly told aides she did not want to work every day during the COP26 conference. Lorna Slater told officials not to arrange more than "two things in one day" and made "lazy demands" for her role in the climate summit
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Noel Callan relishing role to help more women to follow in Hannah Rankin's footsteps
ON paper all Noel Callan has to do is replicate the success he has enjoyed so far with Hannah Rankin. The reality, of course, won’t be quite as straightforward. Scotland’s first ever female boxing world champion has always been quick to credit
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Football crowds return as Covid restrictions on outdoor events lifted
Coronavirus restrictions on the number of spectators allowed at outdoor events in Scotland have been lifted, meaning football and rugby matches can go ahead with fans in the stands. In response to the Omicron wave, rules were put in place from
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Boris Johnson ‘questioned by Sue Gray’ as another claim of a No 10 party emerges
Boris Johnson has reportedly been interviewed as part of the investigation into partygate allegations as claims of another lockdown breach in No 10 surfaced. The Prime Minister is said to have “shared what he knows” with senior civil servant Sue
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Ruth Davidson almost didn't run as Scots Tory leader over mental health leak fears
SHE was credited with spearheading a major revival of the Conservative brand north of the Border. But former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has revealed she almost did not run for the position in case her mental health history became
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Mark Smith: Do not read too much into Scottish Tory rebellion
I’m writing this at 4pm on Sunday and it will be published at 5am on Monday so who knows what could happen in that time. Perhaps we’ll discover that the PM held a cocktail party in a Covid test centre or led a conga though an ICU ward. Or perhaps we
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Tech sector still can’t shake history of bias
Analysis By s1jobs Many believe the technology sector has become a more welcoming place for women during the past decade, but the industry’s well-documented gender biases continue to persist with too many female workers taking an early
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Never mind Blue Monday, mental health is for all year
So here we are on the mythical Blue Monday, a term first coined in 2005 by Sky Travel which commissioned psychologist Cliff Arnall to come up with a “scientific formula” to calculate the most depressing day of the year. Seventeen years on and the
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Boris Johnson announcements expected as more Tory MPs call for partygate resignation
Boris Johnson is facing more calls to resign from Conservative MPs as the prime minister prepares to oust members of his inner circle over the partygate affair. It is understood that Johnson is devising a policy announcement blitz and a cull of
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Alison Rowat: Emotions run high as pressure builds on Prime Minister
IF one task of the Sunday politics shows is to reflect the mood of the country, by lunchtime yesterday most of the UK would have ticked the box marked “furious”. That word alone feels inadequate. Scornful, demoralised, anxious, bewildered: there
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Why a cat loved the sound of champagne corks popping
LEITH is one of Edinburgh’s swankier postcodes, as many of our readers will know. Writer Deedee Cuddihy discovered this for herself on a recent visit to friends in the district’s Constitution Street, where a bottle of bubbly was opened, immediately
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Issue of the day: Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day
SO, how are those new year’s resolutions going? Still at the gym/not drinking/on your diet? Well, be warned, today is Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day. No comment. Indeed, January feels as though it’s in its 52nd week and we are barely
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Scots pupils 'humiliating teachers through TikTok and online dating profiles'
Pupils have been humiliating teachers through the creation of embarrassing and harmful online content such as false dating profiles, according to a union boss. Seamus Searson, general secretary at the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association, said
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Sturgeon urged to give assurances over 'dangerous' Covid pass expansion
EXPANDING the coronavirus passport scheme would be a "dangerous distraction" and could stop Scotland's progress in tackling the virus, according to an MSP. Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has urged the Scottish Government to
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Risk of diabetes doubled in children after Covid infection. study shows
Children who contract Covid-19 are at double the risk of developing type 1 or 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Diabetes Scotland said the US research added to a “concerning” body of evidence that suggests the virus is triggering the condition
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Lesley Riddoch: Tory disconnect has created a culture of political impunity
Disconnect is the word of the moment. It describes the distance between Tory MPs and voters over Boris Johnson, the PM and everyone else over lockdown behaviour, and the veritable chasm between conduct in Downing Street and every other workplace in
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Doug Marr: Why schools can’t return to the pre–Covid status quo
Even if Covid goes away, it’s unlikely things will ever be the same again. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Let’s take education for example. Teachers generally have done a great job, keeping the plates spinning under the most challenging circumstances
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Race against time to save the world's treasures from climate change
Captured thanks to extraordinary timelapse photography and immense patience, the wonders of the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Costa Rica have left television viewers enthralled. In one viral clip from Green Planet, even veteran presenter
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Scottish corporate landlord numbers soar in '21
By Kristy Dorsey Scotland saw a surge in the number of new buy-to-let companies set up in 2021, outpacing most other regions in the UK. According to figures compiled by residential estate agent Hamptons, the number of incorporations in Scotland
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Paul Sheerin: UK energy costs hamper manufacturing opportunity
Today is a very important day in our energy sector calendar, with the expected announcement of the successful projects selected through ScotWind – the programme which will grant lease areas of the seabed around Scotland for wind farm development.
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Letters: Let's lance the Indy boil with a fully informed vote
IT seems inevitable that Scotland will remain in political paralysis until the independence referendum boil is finally lanced with a rerun. It is crucial for that issue and more generally the electorate's trust in politicians that we can at least make
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History on Celtic's side and a big week for St Johnstone in The Monday Kick-off
History lesson is positive for Celtic's Japanese trio with one notable exception The next stage of Ange Postecoglou's Asian experiment will begin in earnest at Celtic Park this evening when as many as four Japanese players could take to the pitch
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SNP urged to fix 'shambolic' free youth bus pass scheme as rollout struggles
A NEW scheme to provide young people with free bus passes has been branded "a shambles" after officials asked only people using the bus for 'essential travel' apply for it. Labour has demanded the Scottish Government fix the scheme, and make it
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Woman spends 60 years 'living' in Scots hospital amid 'national scandal'
Hundreds of people with learning disabilities are “living” in hospital or hundreds of miles from families because of a lack of support and suitable accommodation, a report has warned. The charity Enable Scotland said it was aware of one case where
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Councils will be 'hammered' by Kate Forbes' budget, Tories claim
COUNCILS across Scotland will be 'hammered' by the next Budget, the Scottish Conservatives have claimed. A debate is to be held on Wednesday at Holyrood on the funding,w ith the Tories claiming councils will be forced to cut essential services.
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Kevin McKenna: The hounding of Novak Djokovic is sanctimonious and unjust
A BILIOUS odour of sanctimony is hanging around the Novak Djokovic saga. Following the news yesterday that the world’s finest tennis player was to be ejected from Australia, ripples of smug vindictiveness began to break on social media. “Good f****
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Don't write in Scots or about politics - the advice Burns ignored
THE words he wrote more than 200 years ago live long in the memory, from Auld Lang Syne to the Address to a Haggis, with Robert Burns famed around the world as Scotland's national bard. Now, as enthusiasts prepare to mark his birth on January 25
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Edinburgh engineer buoyant after winning work for Johnnie Walker and Bafta
IF engineering requires more advocates to persuade more women to join the profession, it need look no further than Sarah Peterson. Ms Peterson is now 20 years into her career in the sector, and for the last seven has worked for Harley Haddow, the
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Glasgow consultancy takes virtual route to growth around the world
Name: Colin Lamb. Age: 39. What is your business called? Connect Three. Where is it based? We have offices based in Glasgow and London, however deliver services face-to-face and virtually globally. What does it produce, what
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Inflation’s trajectory holds key to business performance in 2022
INFLATION and its trajectory in the coming months was the subject of a robust discussion between Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey on The Go Radio Business Show yesterday. Sir Tom, alluding to comments made by the boss of clothing retailer
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Good career opportunities in hospitality despite challenges
HOSPITALITY remains an exciting industry despite the challenges presented by Covid and current issues around the recruitment and retention of staff, according to the co-founder and managing director of one of Scotland’s most successful bar and restaurant
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Met Office share snow update as exact date it could return next week announced
With the UK now in the midst of winter as temperatures drop, the date snowfall can be expected has been announced my meteorologists. Weather forecasters have predicted parts of the country could see the white stuff as early as next week as snow