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Morgan Boyes admits Adam Lewis sold Livingston switch after Liverpool dream
MORGAN BOYES admits Adam Lewis sold him on a move to Livingston after realising that his Liverpool dream was over. The defender joined on an initial 18 month deal earlier this month, with the Lions having the option to extend that deal by a further
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Alloa skipper Andy Graham on cherishing Celtic Scottish Cup clash
ALLOA captain Andy Graham admits he will cherish every minute of today’s Scottish Cup visit of Celtic in case it is his last major game. The 38-year-old will also relay that message to the rest of the squad to make sure they do not take matches
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Nathaniel Atkinson knows nothing can prepare him for Auchinleck Talbot clash
NATHANIEL ATKINSON's career has been on a metaphorical ‘journey’ since he was suspended by the Australian FA in 2019. However, the new Hearts signing is aware that perhaps nothing can prepare him for today’s travels to face Auchinleck Talbot in
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Glasgow Warriors pick strongest team possible for Stade Rochelais clash
DANNY WILSON has been able to pick something very close to his strongest Glasgow team for tonight’s home game against Stade Rochelais, and he expects the Warriors will need every ounce of that strength against one of the biggest, toughest teams in
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Late motor neurone disease campaigner honoured with train legacy
SCOTRAIL has named a train in honour of a motor neurone disease campaigner who lost his battle with the illness aged just 31. Gordon Aikman was pioneering in the fight to double the number of MND nurses in Scotland, and to fund them via the NHS
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Scotland international Burke hopeful Millwall loan can kick start stuttering career
SCOTLAND international Oliver Burke hopes a loan move to Millwall can kick start his stuttering career. The forward has joined the English Championship side on a deal until the end of the season after being restricted to only six appearances for
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Body found on Monifieth beach near Dundee
A WOMAN'S body has been found on a beach near Dundee. It is believed to be that of a woman who went missing earlier in the week. Emergency services were called to Monifieth beach, near the city, on Friday after the body was found. The
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'Partygate': No 10 staff partied until 1am before Prince Philip funeral
DOWNING Street staff partied until the early hours of the morning in a seven-hour drinking session on the eve of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, it has been reported. The Daily Telegraph said it had obtained further details of the two leaving
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Arrest made as M8 crash continues to cause travel chaos
A MAN has been arrested for suspected road traffic offences following a serious collision that has left the M8 closed for over eight hours. The motorway has been closed between junctions 12 at Cumberland Road in Glasgow, and junction 13. Police
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Shares dip as worries mount in Eastern Europe
A BRUISING session on Friday meant that the FTSE 100 closed the week lower than it started for the first time in a month, while its European cousins saw sharp dips. Evraz and Fresnillo and other big miners were among London’s worst losers, while
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Tories warn 'absolutely staggering' number of calls to police not answered
Almost two million calls to Scotland’s police force were ended before being answered by a member of staff in the last three years. Data obtained by the Scottish Tories under freedom of information showed 1,878,727 calls to both non-emergency and
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How many cases of new Omicron variant BA.2 have been found in the UK?
A NEW strain of coronavirus which is a sub-variant of Omicron is under investigation by scientists in the UK. Known as 'BA.2', the proportion of cases is currently low but increasing numbers have been identified both domestically and internationally
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Scottish fans pay tribute to rock singer Meat Loaf
FANS of rockstar Meat Loaf have paid tribute to the "kind" and "funny" singer who always made time for those that admired him. The Bat Out of Hell hitmaker died aged 74, with his wife by his side, his official Facebook account announced on Friday
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Partick Thistle issue transfer warning to Dundee as Rudden agrees pre-contract move
PARTICK Thistle have confirmed Zak Rudden will move to Dundee in the summer - but issued a transfer warning to his future club. The striker, 21, has agreed a pre-contract move with the Dens Park club but it's thought James McPake may try and sign
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US and Russia try to lower temperature amid 'critical moment' in Ukraine crisis
The United States and Russia have sought to lower the temperature in a heated stand-off over Ukraine, even as they said no breakthrough was imminent in the crisis that has raised fears of a possible Russian invasion. Armed with seemingly intractable
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Vodafone network outage reported by customers
The Vodafone network has been hit with outage problems, according to the latest user reports. Problems with the mobile network peaked at 4.29pm. The most reported problems have been over lack of connection to the internet, landlines and texting
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72 homes in 'highly anticipated neighbourhood' to launch on Saturday
HELLO and welcome to the PM Business Briefing, as a Scottish housebuilder has announced it is to unveil its new village homes this weekend. Miller Homes is launching its Station brae development in the village of Maddiston, Falkirk on Saturday
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Dundee plot transfer swoop as Partick Thistle star Zak Rudden agrees pre-contract move
DUNDEE have beaten out Scottish Premiership rivals to land the signature of Zak Rudden on a pre-contract, according to reports. The Dark Blues agreed a deal to sign the striker on a Bosman deal in the summer after interest from Motherwell and St
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Pensioner jailed over nine-year campaign of sexual abuse
A pensioner has been jailed for five years over a nine-year campaign of sexual abuse. Gordon Gerrard, 72, was found guilty of a string of sex offences, including rape, against three victims in November 2021. He was sentenced to five years at
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Downing Street resists 'blackmail' investigation
DOWNING Street has tried to back away from an earlier pledge to investigate allegations of Tory MPs being blackmailed into keeping Boris Johnson in power. On Thursday, the Prime Minister said the claim would “of course” be looked into, although
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Donald MacLeod: Nicola Sturgeon must follow English and lift all Covid curbs
AS expected, lying lockdown party animal Boris Johnson's Operation Save Big Dog didn’t exactly go to plan. "A dog's dinner,” snarled SNP House of Commons leader Ian Blackford. However, despite a possible leadership challenge and an expectation
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Anas Sarwar: Labour's Tory defector MP's voting record 'not filled with glory'
ANAS Sarwar has labelled the voting record of Labour’s newest MP “not filled with glory” after Christian Wakeford defected from the Conservatives. The Scottish Labour leader has spoken out after Mr Wakeford, the MP for Bury South, stunned Westminster
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Neil Mackay: Would Johnson use the threat of war in Ukraine to keep him in office?
HOW much damage can a fatally wounded Prime Minister cause as his days in power spiral into oblivion? It’s not just gangsterism against his own side that’s seemingly being unleashed - with rebels apparently facing threats of blackmail and
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Celtic vs Rangers derby postponement talk branded 'politics in football'
BOTH Celtic and Rangers could be without key players for the Glasgow derby clash next month. The city rivals are set to face off at Celtic Park on February 2 after the match was rescheduled from January 2 due to the adjusted winter break. But
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Russia will be 'punished' if it launches an offensive on Ukraine, says No 10
Russia will be “punished” if it launches an offensive on Ukraine, Downing Street has warned. It comes as intelligence confirms that Moscow has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops on the Ukrainian border. Last-ditch talks are being held between
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Agenda: Libraries are key to a fairer Scotland
By Pamela Tulloch THE library is the beating heart of the school community. School librarians are fountains of knowledge, and during the pandemic, many of them went above and beyond to ensure children who were learning from home still had access
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New Ayrshire distillery to launch first whisky on Burns Night
A NEW Ayrshire distillery has revealed plans to launch is inaugural single malt Scotch whisky on Burns Night. The debut dram from Lochlea Distillery comes some 245 years after Robert Burns arrived in the Ayrshire town. And the Lowland-style malt
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Sepa chief executive quits after 'conduct allegations'
THE CHIEF executive of Scotland’s public body responsible for protecting the environment has quit amid “conduct allegations”. Terry A’Hearn has today stepped down from the chief executive role of the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa
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Scotland's habits during Covid restrictions revealed in new study
TRENDS among the populations in Scotland’s cities during the recent winter Covid curbs have been detailed by a new study. The Covid-19 Community Mobility Report by Google have published their most recent findings, which set out to explain how the
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No penalties for non-compliance with new fire alarm law, say Scottish Government
HOMEOWNERS who fail to comply with new rules around fire alarms will not face penalties, the Scottish Government has announced. All homes in Scotland must have interlinked fire alarms installed by February 1, but there has been backlash from opposition
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Ayrshire dad concerned about 'lava-like' substance in nearby field
An Ayrshire dad is "extremely concerned" about a field close to the village which has a 'lava-like' substance running underground. The field, close to the old caravan park, has been in this state for over three years, accoring to Tam Paton from
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More than 7,000 new Covid cases and 16 deaths recorded in 24 hours
More than 7,000 new coronavirus cases have been recorded during the past 24 hours. According to the latest Scottish Government figures,7,162, new cases of Covid-19 have been reported, down by more than 1,000 on Thursday's total of 8,262. The
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BT customers face £42 price hike from March amid cost of living crisis
BT customers face a price hike of more than 9% from the end March as the cost of living crisis continues to be felt. The telecoms giant said the increase will affect most of its customers and comes following a dramatic increase in data usage over
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Rangers vs Stirling Albion: Live stream, TV channel & kick-off time for cup tie
IT's that time of year again. Scotland's biggest clubs will enter the fourth round of the Scottish Cup this weekend. Hibs kicked-off proceedings for the round on Thursday night with a hard-fought victory over Cove Rangers. Rangers host
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10 whiskies you should try as you celebrate Burns Night 2022
Drinking whisky is an important part of celebrating Burns Night which commemorates the life of the bard, Robert Burns. Giving a toast to the man who is often considered the national poet of Scotland requires some fine whisky and there are a number
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Naomi Osaka beaten but buoyant as defending champion bows out of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka will plummet down the rankings after an early end to the defence of her Australian Open title but she heads home feeling positive about her future in the sport. Osaka was beaten 4-6 6-3 7-6 (5) in the third round by a stunning performance
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Here's why US fighter jets were over Scotland last night as Air Force issue apology
The United States Airforce has issued an apology to Scots last night after low-flying US fighter jets caused a "disturbance". Scots in the Central Belt were left bemused after American jet fighters were spotted circling the area causing huge waves
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Developer of landmark Glasgow building with aparthotel permission secures funding
The developer of a prime Glasgow city centre office building with planning permission for a 113-room aparthotel has secured a £2.5 million bridging loan from Unbranded Finance. The loan to developer Courie Investments is secured against the building
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Buchanan Galleries - How plans developed for the flagship mall
GLASGOW'S Buchanan Galleries has been at the heart of the city retail for more than 20 years. The shopping centre, adjacent to the Concert Hall, was part of a key redevelopment of the city's prestigious Buchanan Street throughout the 1990s.
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Should Buchanan Galleries be 'demolished'? Send us your thoughts
A MAJOR redevelopment proposal for Glasgow city centre could see Buchanan Galleries replaced to make way for a new streets and an urban neighbourhood. The flagship shopping mall at the top of Buchanan Street is home to several high street names
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Buchanan Galleries could be 'demolished' to make way for urban neighbourhood
A RADICAL vision which could transform one of Glasgow’s flagship shopping malls to create the city of the future has been revealed. Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries could be replaced to make way for a 21st century mixed-use development in a prime location
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Sturgeon reported to statistics watchdog over claims she 'twisted' Covid figures
NICOLA Sturgeon has been reported to the UK statistics watchdog after the LibDems claimed infection rates for Scotland and England “may have been seriously twisted” by the First Minister. Speaking at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday, Ms Sturgeon
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Tonga's 'aquaman' describes swim to safety after tsunami swept him out to sea
A retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea has revealed details of his incredible story. The tale of Lisala Folau, who has disabilities that make walking difficult, has captivated people
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M8 in Glasgow closed to traffic following serious accident
A section of a Scotland's busiest motorway remains closed to traffic following a serious collision involving a heavy goods lorry. Police Scotland said that the M8 has closed between junctions 12 at Cumberland Road in Glasgow, and junction 13.
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Top US and Russian diplomats hold talks on Ukraine amid 'critical moment'
US secretary of state Antony Blinken has warned that a stand-off over Ukraine is at a "critical moment" as he headed into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war. Mr Blinken and Russian foreign
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Energy giants Total and Chevron exit Myanmar over deteriorating conditions
TotalEnergies, one of the world's largest energy conglomerates, said it is stopping all operations in Myanmar, citing rampant human rights abuses and deteriorating rule of law since the country's military overthrew the government and ousted leader
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SNP MP to speak at 'emergency' independence rally in Glasgow
Scottish independence supporters have said it is time to “step up the fight” in the wake of revelations about partying during lockdown and donor corruption at Downing Street. The protest group All Under One banner (AUOB) has called for an “emergency
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Iran, Russia and China begin joint naval exercise
Iran, Russia and China have launched a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean aimed at boosting marine security, state media reported. Iran's state TV said 11 of its vessels were joined by three Russian ships including a destroyer, and two Chinese
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Covid, climate and conflict has worsened the world since 2017 - UN chief
As he starts his second term as UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres said the world is worse in many ways than it was five years ago because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the climate crisis and geopolitical tensions that have sparked conflicts everywhere
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Passenger plane came within seconds of drone crash in dramatic near-miss while landing
A passenger plane came within seconds of crashing into a “drone” during a dramatic near-miss on approach to Glasgow Airport. The Saab 340 aircraft was arriving shortly before 11am on October 23 when both pilots spotted the unknown object in front
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'Secret' Tesco sale sees shoppers pick up bargains for as little as 4p
Tesco has launched a ‘secret sale’ with shoppers able to pick up items for as little as 4p in stores. Customers have spotted that items tagged with a red sticker are likely to be scanned even cheaper than expected when they get to the till.
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Letters: Scotland is once again being too quick. This is not the time to stop protecting vulnerable people
I CAN'T be the only person dismayed at the speed at which Covid restrictions are being lifted in Scotland ("Scotland to scrap rules as Omicron cases fall", The Herald, January 19). With 7,000 NHS staff off ill or isolating, A&E times at an all-time
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Rab McNeil: Bono blasts U2
U clot U2 singer Bono never liked the band’s name. Indeed, it didn’t even occur to him that it could be read as “you too”. Well, yes, it is rather complicated. The Edge – chap on guitar, M’lud – disliked the name too. But their manager thought
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Business leader calls for 'swift concrete implementation' of Clyde Metro
HELLO and welcome to the AM Business Briefing, as a business leader have called for the acceleration of plans for a metro rail system for Glasgow. It comes as SNP ministers included the much-awaited project as a key elelment of its transport
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UK Government monitoring new 'BA.2' variant of Omicron - what we know
The UK Government has revealed that it is monitoring a sub-variant of Omicron that may be more transmissible. According to Yahoo News, a sister variant of the usual BA.1 variant of Omicron, BA.2, has been detected in various European countries.
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Tracy Black: Scottish business ready for action as new hope springs
At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking 2022 has begun much the same as 2021 – Covid cases hitting record levels, people working from home and fragile consumer confidence inhibiting demand across multiple sectors. Look a bit closer, though
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Buzzworks to open new live music bar in Ayrshire
Family-owned Buzzworks Holdings is set to open its third venue in Troon with the launch of a new live music bar. The Fox will begin trading "in the coming weeks" at the site of the former Papi Milano restaurant on West Portland Street. The redeveloped
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Future lockdowns not ruled out with 'tricky moments' ahead - Leitch
A return to full lockdown in Scotland is unlikely but there could be some “tricky moments” in the coming months, one of Scotland’s leading clinicians has said. In recent weeks, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is reason to be optimistic
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Amazon Alexa users report issues amid UK-wide outage
Amazon Alexa users across the UK are reporting issues with the popular smart speaker. According to online site Down Detector as many as 8,000 Brits have reported issues with the device with many saying it is crashing. Other complaints include
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Amazon’s Alexa down for users in UK
Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant is down in the UK, leaving users unable to access smart speakers and other devices. According to service status website DownDector, UK users began reporting problems with Alexa at around 7am on Friday, with more
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Martin Boyle seals life-changing transfer to Middle East as Hibs confirm deal
HIBS have confirmed Martin Boyle's life-changing move to the Middle East. The Australia international had completed his switch to Saudi side Al-Faisaly this morning. The club held out for £3million for their star man having previously rejected
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Scotland fans reignite fight for all matches to be on TV for free
A group of dedicated Scotland fans are reigniting their campaign to see all National matches broadcast on free to air television. The Hampden collection are re-launching their #oorladsoortelly campaign ahead of Scotland’s world cup play offs in
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'Embarrassed' Adele breaks down in tears as fans rush to support her
Adele broke down in tears as she apologised to fans for having to reschedule her tour. The global superstar shared an emotional clip on social media saying she was “really embarrassed” but a number of factors including Covid had made it “impossible
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You can claim a free Greggs sausage roll this weekend - how to get yours
Hungry Brits will be able to get their hands on a free Greggs sausage roll this weekend. 1,000 pastries will be up for grabs at stores nationwide before 11am on Saturday, 22nd January thanks to new consumer loyalty app Swapi. Swapi wants to
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Millions of workers could be owed thousands due to tax code error - how to check
Martin Lewis has issued a tax code warning to workers across the UK. The Money Saving Expert founder predicts millions could be on the wrong tax code and due a refund of thousands of pounds. One reader contacted the consumer champion and explained
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Warning to parents over popular kids' snack containing small pieces of metal
A popular children’s snack found in major supermarkets across the UK has been recalled over fears it could contain small pieces of metal. Yoplait UK is recalling Yoplait Frubes Strawberry, Red Berry and Peach Variety Pack after small metal pieces
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Support for independence at 50 per cent as Scots say 'Partygate' hurt the Union
More than half of people in Scotland think the Downing Street “partygate” saga has hurt the case for the Union, according to a new poll. The research, carried out for The Scotsman, also found that almost four in five (78%) respondents think Prime
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What is Meat Loaf's real name? Tributes to Bat out of Hell singer
TRIBUTES have been paid to US singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, after his death aged 74. A statement on the artist’s official Facebook page said he died with his wife by his side. The statement said: “Our hearts are broken
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Meat Loaf fans pay tribute as Bat Out Of Hell star dies with 'wife by his side'
US singer and actor Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74, it has been announced. The singer and actor, real name Michael Lee Aday, was well know for his powerful, wide-ranging voice with hits including Bat Out Of Hell and I’d Do Anything For Love
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Meat Loaf dies aged 74 - read the statement in full
US singer Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74, a statement on his official Facebook page read. The singer and actor, real name Michael Lee Aday, was well know for his powerful, wide-ranging voice with hits including Bat Out Of Hell and I’d Do Anything
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US singer Meat Loaf dies aged 74
US singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 74. A statement on the artist’s official Facebook page said he died with his wife by his side. The statement said: “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable
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UK-bound flight makes dramatic U-turn after passenger refuses to wear mask
A UK-bound flight was forced to make a dramatic U-turn just over an hour into its trip after a "disruptive" passenger refused to wear a face mask. The American Airlines flight from Miami, Florida to London was about 34,000 feet over the Atlantic
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Police re-arrest American fugitive who faked own death before being discovered at Glasgow hospital
An American who is believed to have faked his own death to escape sex assault charges – and was later arrested in a Scottish hospital after almost dying from coronavirus – has been arrested again after missing his extradition hearing. Nicholas
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Tories face more infighting as reports emerge of rebels’ secret 'blackmail' recording
The Conservative Party has been embroiled in more infighting as reports suggest rebel Tory MPs are considering publishing a secret recording and text messages linked to allegations of “blackmail” from the Prime Minister’s supporters. Boris Johnson
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Rebecca McQuillan: Even if Johnson survives the fortnight, the economy will finish him off
WE may stream our favourite programmes these days, but some live TV is still too riveting to miss. Top of the list is Prime Minister’s Questions. It’s been like Christmas Eve in the Queen Vic lately. This week, Christian Wakeford and David Davis
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Scots ATMs use slumps by half during pandemic as cash machines and banks are cut
NEW access to money concerns have surfaced as it emerged cash machine use in Scotland has slumped by nearly half in two years and is not returning to pre-pandemic levels. New data seen by the Herald shows that there were 93m withdrawals in 2021
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Mike Settle: Even with Tory travails, Labour has a mountain to climb in Scotland
AMID the kaleidoscope of chaos that is partygate, Labour hopes are beginning to rise that at long last the political pendulum is slowly beginning to swing in its favour. In the 37 UK opinion polls since December 8, Keir Starmer’s party has led
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Issue of the day: Luxury cars on a roll despite soaring cost of living
THE pandemic and the soaring cost of living have left many struggling through this unprecedented time, but this is not true for all. Spending on luxury cars is through the roof. A tale of two pandemics? While many have been left on their
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Canal life linked to drop in heart disease in deprived Glasgow areas
A multi-million pound project to regenerate Glasgow’s Forth and Clyde Canal has had a “really big health impact” in the deprived areas it traverses, according to a new study. Research suggests those living closest to the water in areas such as
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Small firms warn Covid may ‘derail’ progress on banking competition
By Scott Wright SMALL firms in Scotland have welcomed an increase in competition in the retail banking market since 2018, but warn progress risks being thrown off course by the focus placed by major banks on emergency lending during the Covid-19
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Primark owner's shares dip after job cuts update
PRIMARK owner Associated British Foods shares dipped as it provided an update with plans to cut jobs. The retailer delivered a relatively strong trading performance over the festive period with sales up sharply year-on-year but adrift of pre-pandemic
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North Sea heavyweight warns on windfall tax after enjoying huge gas price boost
ONE of the North Sea’s biggest gas producers has rejected calls for a windfall tax after highlighting how much cash it is generating in the area. Serica Energy said it grew its cash resources to around £220 million last year, from £89m, after benefitting
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Edinburgh whisky firm declares outlook bright after ‘transformational year’
By Scott Wright SHARES in The Artisanal Spirits Company closed up more than three per cent last night as the owner of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society declared it expects revenue for the full year to be “comfortably ahead” of forecasts, and signalled
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Letters: Forget Partygate, the worst lies came from Brexit campaigners
HIS parties and his lies about parties, contracts and wallpaper are surely all we should have expected. The real horror of Boris Johnson and his gang, in my opinion, is found in their lies about herd immunity and the real causes of unacknowledged
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Covid: 10,000 pupil sickness absences are reason to go slowly on masks
There had been dire warnings from some, but it would appear Scottish schools coped reasonably well with Omicron-fuelled Covid rates as they reopened after the Christmas break. Not that teacher absences – which last week hit a record high for the
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Catriona Stewart: School sex survey raises question: are there any adults in the room?
LISTENING to some of the rhetoric around the so-called SNP school sex survey, it becomes very difficult to tell who the adults are and who the children. "Kiddy sex survey" and "pervy politicians" are some of the more juvenile phrases that have
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Ian McConnell: Will ScotGov make right call and scrap tests for vaccinated travellers?
IT can take more than usual to lift the spirits in the dark days of January but reports of an impending end to mandatory coronavirus tests for fully vaccinated people returning to or arriving in England from overseas did just that. The UK Government
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Wealth firm in Highland buy plans 'number of' further deals
By Ian McConnell Business Editor Tweed Wealth Management has bought a Highland financial advice practice in a seven-figure deal, and flagged its appetite for further acquisitions in the region. The purchase of John Home Wealth Management
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Glasgow and Edinburgh forecast to grow strongly in 2022 as restrictions lift
By Scott Wright ECONOMIC growth in Scotland’s two biggest cities has been forecast to double as output rebounds in 2022, driven by resurgent activity in the accommodation and food services, arts and entertainment, and education sectors. Output
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Glasgow chemistry technology firm secures £2.75m growth funding
GLASGOW-based chemistry technology firm DeepMatter is raising around £2.75 million from investors as it eyes growth in international markets. The company said yesterday it had raised £0.25m through an offer to all shareholders to apply to buy shares
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Judo: Andy Burns keeping fingers crossed for home nations with Commonwealth Games looming
JUDO returns to the Commonwealth Games programme this summer and Andy Burns could be forgiven for feeling somewhat conflicted. The 36 year-old was part of the Team Scotland medal rush on home soil in 2014, claiming a middleweight bronze on a memorable
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The Diary: Haggis spread on After Eight mints. Delicious!
Haggis hell BURNS Night is nearly upon us. Businessman Jack Davidson from Newton Mearns recalls spending a previous such occasion in a hotel where he was hosting a trade delegation from Romania. The Eastern Europeans had been promised a feast to
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Most and least affordable places in Scotland for first-time home buyers revealed
According to research from Nationwide Building Society, first time buyers face spending at least six times their annual wages to get on the property ladder in nearly half of Britain’s local authority areas. In 2016, just over a third of local authority
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New TV series and films coming to Netflix in February 2022
With a plethora of streaming services available, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Now TV, we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films to watch in recent years. Dark nights and cold temperatures will mean many Brits