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Callum Davidson reveals Shaun Rooney injury blow as St Johnstone ace faces lengthy spell out
ST JOHNSTONE boss Callum Davidson has revealed that cup-double winning hero Shaun Rooney is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with an ankle knock. The 25-year-old, who netted in both cup finals last term, limped out of an October clash against
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Jim Goodwin fears St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath is being 'badly advised'
JIM GOODWIN admits that he remains unsure if Jamie McGrath will be included in his St Mirren squad for tomorrow’s trip to Somerset Park. The Paisley club face Ayr United in the Scottish Cup but much of the build-up has been focused on the future
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Kyle Lafferty set to rejoin Kilmarnock in time for cup clash with Dundee United
KILMARNOCK will have two fresh faces in their ranks ahead of tomorrow’s Scottish Cup fourth-round tie against Dundee United at Rugby Park. Hibernian’s 20-year-old playmaker Dylan Tait, signed from Raith Rovers last summer and then loaned back to
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Robbie Neilson insists Hearts are 'a totally different team' to side that lost to Brora Rangers
Robbie Neilson is confident Hearts will not suffer another embarrassing Scottish Cup exit at the hands of non-league opposition this weekend. Despite cruising to the Championship title last March, the Tynecastle manager was left fighting for his
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Robbie Neilson relieved as Cammy Devlin gets green light for Hibs v Hearts clash
HEARTS manager Robbie Neilson has breathed a sigh of relief after learning he will not lose midfield lynchpin Cammy Devlin for next month’s Edinburgh derby. The Australian has made a massive impact since signing this season and his form has grabbed
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Kevin Nisbet nets extra-time winner as Hibs see off Cove Rangers in Scottish Cup
HIBS booked their spot in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup last night with a hard-fought victory over Cove Rangers. It was far from a straight-forward tie though, as last season’s cup runners-up required extra-time to see off Paul Hartley’s
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Glasgow's relentless p***-taking behind Kyle Steyn's new deal at Warriors
KYLE Steyn has revealed that his love of the Glaswegian sense of humour - to be specific, the “relentless p***-taking” - is a major reason why he feels so settled in the city that he decided to sign a new long-term deal with Glasgow Warriors. The
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Former international sprinter Freddie Owsley set for Edinburgh debut against Brive
EDINBURGH have handed former international age-grade sprinter Freddie Owsley his debut on the left wing in tonight’s European Challenge Cup pool clash against Brive at the DAM Health Stadium. The 25-year-old – who represented Great Britain U20
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Hibs manager Shaun Maloney reveals Martin Boyle transfer 'progression'
SHAUN MALONEY has provided an update on the latest in Martin Boyle's transfer saga. The Australia internationalist appears to be closing in on a life-changing move to the Middle East, with Saudi club Al-Faisaly returning with a third bid.
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Scots left baffled after US fighter jets seen flying low over central belt
SCOTS have been left bemused after two reportedly American fighter jets flew low passes over the central belt. The website flightradar showed that there were multiple US fighters over the UK on Thursday evening. One, a McDonnell Douglas F-15E
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Scotland's Scott Jamieson leads the way at HSBC Abu Dhabi Championship
SCOTT Jamieson reaped the benefits of avoiding an annual winter overhaul to claim a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The Scot carded nine birdies in a bogey-free 63 to establish a new course record at Yas
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Daniil Medvedev criticises ‘low IQ’ fans after entertaining Nick Kyrgios clash
Daniil Medvedev branded the Australian Open crowd “low IQ” after surviving a second-round clash with Nick Kyrgios. The meeting between the Australian showman and the world number two and title favourite was the biggest match of the tournament so
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Garbine Muguruza and Anett Kontaveit exit second round of Australian Open
The women’s Australian Open draw was shaken up by second-round defeats for Garbine Muguruza and Anett Kontaveit but Aryna Sabalenka survived despite more serving woes. The first three days saw very few upsets but Thursday began with a bang as third
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Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu both beaten – day four at the Australian Open
Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu both exited the Australian Open on a disappointing day for British players in Melbourne. Murray was bitterly frustrated by his performance against qualifier Taro Daniel while a blister on her hand hampered Raducanu
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Ondrej Kudela's appeal against ban for racially abusing Glen Kamara delayed
ONDREJ Kudela's appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a 10-match racism ban imposed by UEFA has been delayed until April. The Slavia Prague player was initially banned by UEFA on April 14 last year after its Control, Ethics
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Scottish heavyweight boxing title on the line for first time in 71 years at OVO Hydro
NICK CAMPBELL and Jay McFarlane will fight for the first Scottish heavyweight title in 71 years next month. The pair will lock horns on the undercard of undisputed super lightweight champion Josh Taylor’s defence against Jack Catterall at the OVO
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Insurance bosses say new smoke alarm laws won't impact customer policies straight away
Insurance companies have said that they will not force its customers to instantly meet new smoke alarm regulations being introduced in February. Insurance company AXA has made an attempt to clarify the ongoing situation surrounding new laws being
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Sexual offences up higher than other crime in Scotland
SEXUAL crimes in Scotland have significantly increased more than any other offences, the latest statistics have revealed. Crimes of a sexual nature were up 22% in December 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 - increasing from 885 to 1,084
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Millionaire Tory Peer says closure of Scots high school motivated him to join Government
AN UNELECTED Tory donor awarded a ministerial place in the Scotland Office has said he was motivated to join government after his old school was closed down. Malcolm Offord, Lord Offord of Garvel, made his maiden speech today during a session of
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Study proving PM's Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea was rubbish cost £900,000
ALMOST £900,000 of taxpayers’ money was spent on the study proving Boris Johnson’s plan for a 30-mile link from Scotland to Northern Ireland was an unaffordable fantasy. The UK Department for Transport revealed research commissioned by the Prime
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"Our lives will never be the same": Tributes to teen hit by train at station
The family of Devin Gordon, 13, have said their lives will "never be the same" after he tragically died on the railway in West Lothian. Officers were called to Bathgate railway station at 2.43pm on Wednesday (January 19) following reports of a
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Scottish hospitality firm launches hardship loan scheme for staff hit by Covid slump
A Scottish hospitality firm has launched an interest-free loan to help staff left out of pocket by the slump in revellers celebrating the festive season after coronavirus restrictions were introduced. Signature Group, which employs 580 staff across
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FMQs sketch: It's all gone Pete Wishart
THERE was an interloper at FMQs. Pete Wishart, the SNP MP who has never knowingly been elected to Holyrood, featured heavily in the opening exchange. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross wafted a heady quote under Nicola Sturgeon’s nose. On Tuesday
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'Transformational': Glasgow Clyde Metro set for go-ahead as headline project in SNP strategy
A METRO system could finally become a reality for Glasgow after SNP ministers included the long-awaiting project in a 20-year strategy – labelled “absolutely transformational” for the city. The Scottish Government’s blueprint for revolutionising
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NHS Tayside breast cancer patients to travel for treatment after health board fails to recruit oncologist
Breast cancer patients from the NHS Tayside health board will have to travel to Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen for treatment after they failed to recruit an oncologist. Around eight patients per week are expected to be affected. NHS Tayside
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Bed blocking returns to pre-Covid high amid warning spiralling A&E delays 'costing lives'
THE number of acute hospital beds being lost to delayed discharge in Scotland is now the highest since the pandemic began. The latest official statistics show that 1,664 beds were occupied by a patient who is clinically ready to leave hospital
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How Scotland can be the energy revolution’s guiding light
With climate change now at the forefront of public debate – and the future economic benefits of endeavours such as the Scotwind initiative increasingly apparent – the Net Zero Technology Centre in Aberdeen is successfully convincing the country's business
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Courses Open for Application at South Lanarkshire College
For anyone wishing to study at South Lanarkshire College from August 2022, this is the news they have been waiting for. South Lanarkshire college will be accepting applications for full-time courses, starting in August 2020 from Thursday 20 January
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Scotland's top 10 Covid hotspots where cases remain despite country 'turning a corner'
As Scotland enters a "calmer phase" of the pandemic, Nicola Sturgeon said there was "renewed optimism" with Covid cases and hospital admissions now in decline. The First Minister confirmed earlier this week that restrictions on pubs, nightclubs
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Baby born two months premature after mum contracted Covid-19
A MUM and her baby boy were left fighting for their lives after she contracted Covid-19 at 29 weeks pregnant. Caitlin Mulligan's health deteriorated so rapidly in November that she was taken into Intensive Care and the decision was made to deliver
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Bridge or tunnel plan between Scots islands to replace troubled ferry routes
Ministers have revealed plans to create bridges or tunnels between islands communities including from Scotland's mainland and Mull to "improve communities access to goods and services". A new plan seeks to replace ferries with the fixed links 26
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Scotland's troubled ferry routes could be replaced with 'bridges or tunnels'
SNP ministers have included a Glasgow metro system, potential tram extensions for Edinburgh and replacing some island ferry routes with bridges or tunnels in their ambitious 20-year transport investment vision. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson
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Hotel plan for radio station home lodged
HELLO and welcome to the PM Business Briefing, as it is revealed plans have been lodged to change two office and radio station buildings on the edge of the New Town in Edinburgh into an aparthotel. ISA Architects said it had been instructed
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Celtic and Rangers in fixture reshuffle as Sky Sports announces further TV matches
SKY SPORTS have announced further Scottish Premiership fixtures that will be televised throughout 2022. Three of Rangers’ matches have been switched to be shown live on TV, while Celtic’s match with Livingston has also been rescheduled. Rangers
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Finding missing Alice Byrne and Scots like her remain 'highest priority', SPA board says
Finding the missing Edinburgh woman and other Scots like her remains ‘the highest priority’ according to the Scottish Police Association Board. The Edinburgh Evening News reported that during a Scottish Police Authority (SPA) meeting on Wednesday
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UK Government to 'end free lateral flow tests' by June, it is claimed
Access to free lateral flow tests (LFTs) could be ended by the UK Government in June, it has been claimed. Despite previous statements that there were no plans to end the free test scheme by UK Government Ministers, it has emerged that health
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Kilmarnock announce signing of Dylan Tait as Derek McInnes snaps up Hibernian youngster
KILMARNOCK have announced the signing of midfielder Dylan Tait on-loan from Hibernian until the end of the season. The 20-year-old signed for the Easter Road side last summer before being loaned back to Raith Rovers and has performed admirably
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TV: Psychological thriller Servant returns for a new series
M Night Shyamalan's acclaimed psychological thriller Servant has always walked a fine line. Tentatively balancing the harsh realities of bereavement with the undeniably surreal world inhabited by fictional Philadelphia couple Sean and Dorothy Turner
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Iain Macwhirter: Here's what really killed the BBC — and it's not Nadine Dorries
The BBC fitted me like a glove. I worked there for over 20 years and it was a bit like a club for people like me. Humanities graduate, liberal-left, anti-establishment. Don’t get me wrong. The commitment to impartiality in news and current
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David Martindale confirms Livingston have knocked back two Alan Forrest bids from St Johnstone
DAVID MARTINDALE has confirmed St Johnstone's interest in Alan Forrest and revealed that his side have already knocked back two bids. Herald and Times Sport revealed yesterday that the Perth club are eyeing a move for the the 25-year-old, with
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Fancy being a landlord? 20 pubs in Scotland you could buy right now
PUBS...the heart of a community and the centre of social life for many towns and villages across Scotland. But have you ever fancied actually running one?! They've taken a hammering during the pandemic but as we emerge into hopefully better
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Sturgeon criticised for 'unnecessary' restrictions imposed to tackle Omicron
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has refused to re-think her “cautious” approach in dealing with the pandemic after the Scottish Conservative leader claimed recent restrictions had been "unnecessary". Ms Sturgeon told MSPs last week that the projection
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Oil firm's mandatory vaccination for offshore workers also applied to office staff
A North sea energy firm which has barred unvaccinated staff and contractors from working offshore has also applied the policy to office workers at its Aberdeen HQ. It has emerged that Canadian Natural Resources (CNR) is requiring all its staff
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Sturgeon accused of hypocrisy after wind contract firms hold 'woeful human rights records'
NICOLA Sturgeon has been accused of having “sold out Scottish values” after overseas firms with “woeful human rights records” won crucial offshore wind power contracts. The First Minister has faced claims of hypocrisy after the SNP criticised the
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Nicola Sturgeon shocked by 'moral decay' of Boris Johnson blackmail claims
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is “shocked” by allegations that Tory MPs have effectively been blackmailed into keeping Boris Johnson in office. The First Minister said it suggested the “moral decay” at the heart of Mr Johnson’s government was even
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Stroke patients back home just a week after pioneering treatment
A "lifesaving" pioneering treatment that has proved to reduce disabilities such as paralysis or loss of speech after a stroke has been successfully given to three patients in Tayside in the last month. All are recovering well and miraculously
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US warns of ‘swift, severe’ response if Russia invades Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned that there would be a "swift, severe" response from the United States and its allies if Russia sends any military forces into Ukraine. Blinken's comments in Berlin on Thursday appeared to be another
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More than 8,000 new Covid cases recorded in 24 hours for second day running
More than 8,000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded during the past 24 hours for the second day running. According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 8,262 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported, slightly fewer than Wednesday's total
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Boris Johnson: I have seen no evidence to support blackmail claims
THE PRIME Minister has said he has not seen any evidence that Tory MPs are being blackmailed by his whips. Boris Johnson confirmed he would look into the claims made by William Wragg at a committee this morning. Mr Wragg suggested that Tories
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Barcelona legend sends Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi personal birthday message
BARCELONA legend Andrés Iniesta has wished Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi a happy birthday on his Instagram story. The pair arrived at Vissel Kobe in the summer of 2018 and played together for four seasons before the Japanese forward made the move
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Former Pope Benedict criticised over handling of sexual abuse claims
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said that Benedict strongly
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Biden says Putin will "move in" on Ukraine but does not want full blown war
President Joe Biden said he believes Vladimir Putin will "move in" on Ukraine but does not want full blown war, and would pay a "dear price" if he moves forward with a military incursion. Mr Biden, speaking at a news conference to mark his one-year
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What happens if MPs trigger a vote of no confidence?
Boris Johnson is facing a leadership crisis as there have been calls for him to resign from his own backbenchers following Downing Street’s ‘partygate’ scandal. Conservative MPs have submitted no confidence letters in the Prime Minister in an
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Leading North Sea producer generates huge amounts of cash amid gas price surge
A leading North Sea firm more than doubled cash reserves last year on the back of the gas price surge and increased production in the area. Serica Energy told investors it had £218m cash resources at the end of 2021, up from £89m at the start of
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FMQs Recap: Nicola Sturgeon pressed by Douglas Ross over 'unnecessary' Covid rules
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Star of war films Hardy Kruger dies aged 93
German actor Hardy Kruger, who starred in a string of English-language adventure and war movies, has died in the US aged 93. His Hamburg-based literary agent, Peter Kaefferlein, said that Kruger died "suddenly and unexpectedly" on Wednesday in
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Anders Breivik 'still dangerous' and should not be released, court told
A prosecutor in Norway has said that a far-right extremist who killed 77 people in 2011 still is "a very dangerous man" and therefore a poor candidate for release after 10 years in prison, as Norwegian law permits. On the final day of a three-day
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First foreign aid flights arrive in Tonga after huge volcanic eruption
(with AP pics) The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga have finally arrived after the Pacific nation's main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption. New Zealand and Australia each sent military
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Self-isolation rules eased for care home residents
SELF-ISOLATION rules in care homes have been reduced or entirely removed to bring restrictions closer in line with the general public. People transferring from hospitals to care homes will no longer need to isolate if they have had a negative
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Emma Raducanu knocked out of Australian Open after battle with hand blisters
EMMA RADUCANU battled through the pain of blisters on her hand but was beaten by lowly-ranked Danka Kovinic in the second round of the Australian Open. The 6-4 4-6 6-3 loss marks the first time the 19-year-old has been defeated in a completed match
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Tracey Emin wants artwork removed from No.10 so as not to create 'party atmosphere'
TURNER Prize nominee Tracey Emin has suggested the Government needs more "compassion" and wants her artwork to be removed from Downing Street. The 58-year-old has called for No.10 to take down her neon 'More Passion' artwork, saying the lockdown
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MSPs told to show 'utmost transparency' after complaint against Tory
MSPs have been told to demonstrate the “utmost transparency” when they declare any shareholdings after a complaint against a fomer Tory politician. Holyrood’s standards committee said the approach was needed “to ensure that their integrity and
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Manchester United hopeful over Scott McTominay after back injury
MANCHESTER UNITED are hopeful Scott McTominay will be fit to face West Ham despite suffering a back injury which left him struggling to breathe. The 25-year-old midfielder picked up the problem midway through the second half of Wednesday night’
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Jack Ross felt an 'injustice' at Hibs sacking as he breaks silence on Easter Road departure
JACK ROSS has revealed he felt an ‘injustice’ at being sacked by Hibs. The 45-year old left the club at the start of December with the club in seventh place and 11 points off third place. A run of seven defeats in nine games including home
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Calls for probe into 'outrageous' claims Boris Johnson critics blackmailed
CRITICS of Boris Johnson from within his own party are being blackmailed, a senior Tory MP has claimed. William Wragg made the astonishing claims during a session of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee this morning.
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MPs urged to report 'blackmail' over opposing Boris Johnson by senior Tory
The Chairman of the Commons Public Administration Committee has urged MPs to report any attempt to “blackmail” them over their support for a no confidence motion against Boris Johnson to the Metropolitan Police. William Wragg issued the advice
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Teen girl left with 'serious injuries' after mass fight involving 16 people
A TEENAGE girl was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a mass fight broke out in East Kilbride. More than a dozen people were involved in the incident, police say. They are now appealing for information on the disturbance took place
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Letters: The UK Government deserves credit for a more balanced, greener energy mix
I WAS puzzled by elements of Leah Gunn Barrett’s letter (January 18) regarding the apparent merits of French state-controlled electricity versus that of our own competitive market set-up. It is worth noting that the French electricity sector has been
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Agenda: Bringing the benefits of fusion power to Scotland
By Professor Declan Diver AS we move towards a low-carbon future, nations around the world are working to decide how to meet their energy needs without relying on fossil fuels. One promising potential technology is fusion power, which harnesses
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Neil McLennan: Attacks show enlightened education reform is needed
I QUESTIONED various aspects of Scottish education in a recent Herald on Sunday interview with Neil Mackay – and seemed to spark wide discussion. While some criticised my views, others nodded in agreement. Many who read beyond the headline reached
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Livingston engage in bizarre Twitter exchange with WWE duo
LIVINGSTON have engaged in an unusual sporting rivalry with tag-team wrestlers the Hardy Boyz. The WWE superstars reacted to an ‘untagged’ post on Twitter in which the West Lothian club were heaping praise onto their two midfield stars. The
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Scottish wealth management firm acquires Highland player
Tweed Wealth Management has bought Highland financial advice practice John Home Wealth Management –the Edinburgh-based firm’s fourth acquisition in recent years. It highlighted its appetite for further acquisitions in the region as it unveiled
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Rowan Alexander: Long Covid set to bring challenges to employers
According to reports from early December 2021 an estimated 1.3 million people in the UK are experiencing long Covid, although those figures were compiled before the latest wave of Omicron cases. The symptoms vary considerably and include fatigue
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Real estate giant appoints Scotland consultancy director
HELLO and welcome to the AM Business Briefing, as Colliers hails the recruitment of a new lead director in its project and building consultancy team based in Scotland. John MacArthur joins the firm’s Glasgow office and will work with its Scottish
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Mask-wearing in schools could 'end from next month'
School pupils could stop wearing masks in classes from as early as next month, a infections expert has said. Dr Christine Tait-Burkard has said she believed the rules on face coverings in schools may end in ‘mid February’, with those for the
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Who is on Question Time tonight? BBC show comes to Scotland
SCOTS will get the chance to grill leading political, cultural and business figures this week as Question Time comes to Scotland. The BBC show, hosted by Fiona Bruce, will feature SNP, Scottish Tory and Labour politicians as it sets up shop in
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Senior Tory accuses party of 'blackmail' against rebel MPs over confidence vote
A SENIOR Tory MP has told his colleagues to report threats by government whips to the police. William Wragg, speaking at a Committee this morning, suggested that Conservative MPs had been threatened to have investments withdrawn from their constituencies
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Andy Murray knocked out of Australian Open by qualifier Taro Daniel
Andy Murray’s Australian Open came to a disappointing end with a second-round defeat to world number 120 Taro Daniel – the lowest-ranked opponent to beat him at a grand slam. Hopes were high that Murray could have another strong run in Melbourne
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Landmark Aberdeen department store put up for sale
The former John Lewis department store in Aberdeen has been put on the market. The doors on the long-established store were closed for the last time amid much controversy last year, following a campaign by local politicians, business leaders and
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Javid says parties 'wrong in every single way' as he calls for No.10 revellers to be punished
THE UK Government's health secretary has described parties on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral as "wrong in every single way" as he called for those involved to be disciplined. Sajid Javid, speaking on the broadcast media round this morning,
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Queen 'refused' No 10 offer to waive Covid rules for Prince Philip's funeral
The Queen reportedly refused an offer to waive restrictions to allow more than 30 mourners at Prince Philip’s funeral so that she could set an example to the nation. When Britain’s longest-serving consort died on April, 9th 2021, Downing Street
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Coutts Scotland marks a return to its roots
Andrew Collier meets the Head of Coutts Scotland, Alisdair Dewar, as the private bank marks a return to its roots in Scotland by embracing the highest industry values and practices. Coutts has a uniquereputation in the world
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Drivers warned over roundabout rule change amid Highway Code update in January
Drivers have been urged to brush up on the Highway Code amid new major changes to laws. The 'signals and position' section has been targeted in a January update - meaning drivers should give priority to pedestrians and cyclists. The Highway
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Kate Garraway's first guests on ITV's Life Stories revealed after Piers Morgan exit
The first guests for the new ITV series of Life Stories have been revealed, as Kate Garraway takes over hosting duties from Piers Morgan. Former footballer John Barnes, Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain and Welsh singer Charlotte Church
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Scam warning as fake Post Office delivery texts reported - what to look out for
A new Post Office delivery scam that asks customers to enter their bank details via a link sent by text has emerged. Consumer champion Which? has said it is "one of the most convincing clone websites" they've seen. In 2021 more than 2,000
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Is the TV licence fee value for money? Find out how much it should cost for you
Government plans to freeze the BBC TV licence and potentially scrap it all together in the years ahead have caused mass debate on the value of the mandatory licence on social media. The Broadcaster has hit out at recent criticism and warned the
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Best Investing Platforms 2022: some of the top choices
The world of investing is more accessible than it has ever been before. Instead of going through typical investment avenues like stockbrokers and other financial institutions, regular investors can now make investments in a range of assets all through
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Primark axe hundreds of jobs across the UK in latest blow to High Street
Primark are set to axe around 400 jobs across the UK as the firm looks to overhaul its management team. The retailer, owned by Associated British Foods, has started a consultation with staff amid plans to simplify its UK store retail management
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Here's how to report your Covid lateral flow test result in Scotland
Lateral flow tests are becoming part of our every day lives as we learn to live with the presence of Covid. With results coming through in less than 30 minutes, it's a quick and easy way to check if you are carrying the virus. But did you
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What is AMC and why does Andy Murray use the hashtag?
Andy Murray is back competing on the grand slam tour in the Australian Open. The tennis ace is often pretty active on social media during his tournaments, so you might have noticed that he uses the hashtag #AMC to sign off his posts. ❤️
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'No forensic evidence' of spiking by injection in Scotland despite surge in claims
POLICE investigating claims of spiking by injection in Scotland have found no forensic evidence to support a single allegation, according to reports. Detectives across the country witnessed a surge in alleged spiking cases last autumn – with Police
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Alison Rowat: America needs more than a president stuck on pause
A YEAR ago today, President Joe Biden stood on the steps of the Capitol and in his inaugural address urged his fellow Americans to “end this uncivil war”. Having won with the most votes in presidential election history – 81 million to Donald Trump
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Boris Johnson no confidence vote 'a certainty' as pressure mounts on PM
BORIS Johnson faced a day of humiliation yesterday after a Tory grandee told him to resign and one of his MPs defected to Labour. Christian Wakeford crossed the floor of the Commons just moments before Prime Minister’s Questions, where he took
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Tom Gordon: Calculating Tory MPs as ugly as the Prime Minister
IT’S never good when the third person enters a politician’s diction. It’s like a vulture circling their last cogent moments. Donald Trump was forever referring to himself as Donald Trump in a stream of self-adulation during his presidency. Boris
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Lords warn 'strains' in Union need fixed after Brexit and funding row
A POST-Brexit funding scheme hailed by the UK Government as a way to help level up Scotland has actually been “unhelpful and has undermined trust” across the Union, peers have said. The House of Lords select constitution committee said the £2.6billion
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Lord Hope: How do we create a Union that respects Scotland's will?
THE Constitution Committee of the House of Lords, of which I am a member, has just published a report on the future governance of the United Kingdom. It is called Respect and Co-operation: Building a Stronger Union for the 21st Century. What is
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Neil Mackay: Police used a serial killer as an informer yet nobody seems to care. Why?
IMAGINE that Police Scotland or the Metropolitan Police were found to have used a serial killer as an informer. What would happen? How many high ranking officers would face disgrace and dismissal? How many politicians would be ruined? How many hours
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Ministers in 'leadership fail' over bid to bridge Scotland's skills gap
MINISTERS have come under fire for not providing enough leadership in ensuring the nation's workforce has the skills it needs. The public spending watchdog Audit Scotland has produced the damning indictment of the Scottish Government which it said
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Herald Diary: An everyday tale of country warmongers
Bucolic battlefield BIBLIOPHILE Anne Chowaniec from Lenzie enjoys rummaging in second-hand bookshops. On one visit she was most surprised to discover a volume titled The Archers of Ambridge, which had been filed on a shelf labelled… Militaria.
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Tories launch plans to sack MSPs who persistently fail to turn up to Holyrood
PLANS have been launched that would mean an MSP would be sacked if they consistently fail to turn up to Holyrood or sentenced to serve a prison term. The Scottish Conservatives’ proposals would allow an MSP to be dismissed if they don’t take part
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Major Scottish city sees office market roar back in 2021
By Scott Wright TAKE-up of office space in Edinburgh city centre rebounded to close to pre-pandemic levels last year, new figures show. Analysis by property agent Knight Frank has revealed 577,532 square feet of office space was let in the
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Mark Smith: The Glasgow M&S that was doomed to close
A man who owns a pub on Sauchiehall Street once told me how bad business was in the area. He said there was no longer any real reason for people to come to Glasgow’s most famous street and the only saving grace was its branch of M&S. “If that closed
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Letters: End the lie that Johnson has saved the UK from Covid
LISTENING to the repeatedly unchallenged comments of Boris Johnson and his anointed disciples one could be forgiven for thinking he should be sainted for his personal contribution to saving the UK, if not the planet, from the scourge of Covid-19.
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Funding boost as Fife firm eyes up US market
Retinal imaging specialist epipole is looking to kickstart its US growth ambitions following a £1.3 million funding round. The Fife-based company has also appointed a new chief executive to take over from Craig Robertson, who set up the company
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Interest rate warning as cost-of-living crisis intensifies
By Ian McConnell Business Editor ANNUAL UK inflation surged to its highest rate for nearly 30 years in December, according to official figures yesterday which underline the scale of the cost-of-living crisis facing households, and further increases
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Catriona Matthew likens OBE to Solheim Cup victory as she collects royal honour
HIGH-PROFILE names in Scottish sport, business, charity campaigns and military veterans have received honours from the Princess Royal at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The 115 people honoured were recognised over the last two years but until now
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Issue of the Day: Celtic Connections 2022, the show must go on
WITH the lifting of restrictions on indoor events on Monday, Celtic Connections has now confirmed that nearly 60 events will now go ahead in front of a live audience. Public safety measures put in place by the Scottish Government to combat the Omicron
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Pioneering arts and music festival returns to Glasgow for tenth anniversary
AN AWARD winning arts festival is set to return to the city of Glasgow this year to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Sonica Festival 2022 is one of the world’s largest celebrations of visual sonic art, and will take place in Scotland from 10-20
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Scottish National Investment Bank funding for four North Coast 500 hotels
By Ian McConnell THE Scottish National Investment Bank is providing £4.45 million of funding to Highland Coast Hotels to support the upgrade of four properties, declaring this “will help to support more sustainable and community-led hospitality
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‘No surprise’ as battered Omega share price prompts CEO’s exit
By Kristy Dorsey The chief executive of Omega Diagnostics, Colin King, has left the company with immediate effect after nearly two years of Covid-driven highs and lows for the testing kit manufacturer. He is being replaced by Jag Grewal, who
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Wetherspoon's boss attacks partygate 'hypocrisy' as sales drop from restrictions
PUB giant JD Wetherspoon has warned it will be loss-making in the first half after sales over Christmas were hammered by Covid restrictions, as chairman Tim Martin accused the UK Government of “hypocrisy” over “partygate”. Wetherspoon, which has
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Fintech entrepreneur lands new job after £145m takeover of Edinburgh-based business he founded
DAVID Ferguson, who founded the Nucleus Financial business which was sold for £145m last year, has been recruited to lead an investment technology firm that plans to open its first office in Scotland. Mr Ferguson will become chief executive of
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Oil and gas firm eyes North Sea prospect
THE Longboat Energy business founded by successful North Sea entrepreneurs has been awarded more North Sea acreage off Norway after making three finds in quick succession. Longboat said it has been awarded a licence containing a possible extension
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Scottish sausage skin-maker hails strong performance across world
SAUSAGE skin-maker Devro has posted “encouraging” results in mature and emerging markets despite global supply chain pressures. The Lanarkshire-based firm said in the update for the year ended December 31, 2021 that it anticipates operating profit
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Mark Williamson: SNP must not squander 'historic' ScotWind opportunity
THE landmark ScotWind leasing round has provided political capital for a Scottish Government which has given no indication that it can ensure the renewables revolution delivers benefits for the country on the scale hoped for. When Crown Estate
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Labour MSP backs civil servant after tribunal brands her ‘dishonest’
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has claimed a judge’s decision to dismiss the case of civil servant DeeAnn Fitzpatrick, who was taped to a chair at work, was a “miscarriage of justice”. The politician, who has supported the former Marine Scotland worker
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Brits could be charged £30 for Covid tests with free testing 'to end in June'
Lateral flow tests will no longer be free in the months to come, the UK government has confirmed. Free universal lateral flow tests will reportedly be scrapped by the government in June, although an official date has yet to be confirmed. The