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Regan Charles-Cook sends message of thanks to Ross County for helping him flourish into Premiership top scorer
REGAN CHARLES-COOK has thanked Ross County for helping him flourish into the top scorer in the Scottish Premiership this season. The Staggies attacker is enjoying the best form of his career to date and yesterday he netted his tenth goal of the
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Hibernian's Demetri Mitchell hoping to silence Hearts boo boys
DEMETRI MITCHELL knows he is certain to receive a vociferous reception from the away supporters at Easter Road tomorrow night but insists he will not shrink in the hostile atmosphere that awaits him. The 25-year-old, who scored his first goal for
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Jack Fitzwater staying focused on Livingston amid Premier League interest
JACK FITZWATER reckons his equaliser in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Easter Road has been a long time coming as the centre-half hailed a superb win for his side. Livingston travelled to the capital looking to take advantage of a Hibs side that have been
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Kyle Lafferty delighted to get off the mark for Kilmarnock as he details 'unfinished business' at Rugby Park
Kyle Lafferty was in the thick of it as he inspired Kilmarnock to their first home win since October. The hope now for the Rugby Park side is that further goals are pivotal to propelling the Rugby Park side straight back up to the top flight, a
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Callum Davidson hails 'unbelievable' Max Kucheriavyi as he reveals St Johnstone first-team plans
CALLUM DAVIDSON has revealed that St Johnstone youngster Max Kucheriavyi is fully in his plans for the remainder of the season after he was recalled from his loan stint at Brechin City. The Ukrainian youngster joined Saints in 2020 and recently
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Tactical tinkering from Davie Martindale turns tide as Livi defeat Hibs
DAVIE MARTINDALE put Livingston’s spirited victory over Hibernian down to some tactical tinkering from the sidelines as his side twice came from behind to record a 3-2 win at Easter Road. The men from the capital started the game strongly but fell
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Hearts striker on upcoming Edinburgh derby and no working with Duncan Ferguson
HEARTS goal hero Ellis Simms is raring to go in his first Edinburgh derby after getting off the mark for his new side and hailed Everton “hero” Duncan Ferguson’s influence at parent club Everton. The 21-year-old capped off an excellent first start
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Glasgow head coach Danny Wilson hails key arrival for Warriors
WARRIORS head coach Danny Wilson said that Nigel Carolan has been a huge addition to the management team since he arrived in Glasgow last summer and he was thrilled for him that his first return journey to Galway worked out so well. Carolan spent
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Boan Venter confident Edinburgh's title charge won't falter due to Six Nations call-offs
EDINBURGH may be still top of the table despite the 23-19 defeat at Ospreys, but with five of their next six games away from home they know they will need to be better to maintain their title challenge. Hat-trick scoring prop Boan Venter will be
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The Livingston strike partnership that could light up the Premiership this season
SINCE Livingston returned to the Premiership via the play-offs in 2018, it is the West Lothian club’s steely resolve at the back that has underpinned much of their recent success. But as we head into the second half of the campaign, it is their attack
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Abbi Grant drives Glasgow City on as Eileen Gleeson's side reclaim top spot in SPWL 1
ABBI Grant helped Glasgow City move to the top of SWPL 1 with a 2-0 win over Hearts in difficult conditions at Petershill Park. City replace Rangers, whose trip to Aberdeen was cancelled because of expected high winds in the north-east. Two second-half
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Nicola Sturgeon warns impact of Storm Corrie ‘likely to be significant’
The impact of Storm Corrie is “likely to be significant”, Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister's warning came as parts of the UK braced for the pending storm and its strengthening winds that could bring gusts of up to 90mph to
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Viktor Hovland produces final-day charge to win Dubai Desert Classic
Viktor Hovland produced a final-day charge to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic in a play-off after Rory McIlroy blew his chances on the last hole. The Norwegian world number five came from six shots back overnight to force a sudden-death decider
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Rafael Nadal ‘an inspiration to me’, says Roger Federer after record 21st title
Roger Federer hailed his great rival Rafael Nadal as an “inspiration” and offered heartfelt congratulations after the Spaniard fought back from two sets down to win a record 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open. A 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-
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It’s safe to assume Carrie Johnson shares her husband’s gargantuan and corrosive sense of entitlement
What would a “John Lewis furniture nightmare” look like to you? It would probably take the form of a post-shopping spree bank statement, the one showing you blew £1,300 there on a Fitzrovia Snuggler settee because, you know, it had a cool kind of Bridgerton-meets-Central
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Anger as funds for new fire alarm laws announced two days before rules rolled out
THE Scottish Government has been accused of a “knee-jerk reaction” to issues facing new fire alarm regulations being rolled out on Tuesday after announcing an extra £500,000 to help the most vulnerable comply. From February 1, all homes must have
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The 5 Rangers dilemmas facing Giovanni van Bronckhorst ahead of Celtic clash
IT was far from ideal preparation for an upcoming Old Firm encounter as Rangers slumped to a 3-3 draw against Ross County in Dingwall on Saturday. The thrilling contest was enjoyable for the neutral, but for Gers fans up and down the country,
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PM and Chancellor confirm hike in National Insurance contributions to go ahead
The Foreign Secretary has insisted the UK Government remains “committed to cutting taxes” despite the Prime Minister and Chancellor doubling down on plans to raise National Insurance. Liz Truss said “taxes are never popular”, but significant amounts
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No timescale for return of families forced to flee crumbling Glasgow tower
People evacuated amid fears of falling masonry from an unsafe stone tower in Glasgow could wait weeks to return home. Dozens Were forced to flee from the vicinity of the Trinity College building in the city’s Lyndoch Street on Saturday night
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Wine: Six winter whites to polish up the palate
From straightforward delicious to seriously stunning, these are the white wines to snap up now, says Sam Wylie-Harris. It's a conundrum all wine lovers face at this time of year. We love those rich, warming reds, with swathes of forest fruits
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TV: A new crop of stars aim to evade capture in the latest series of Channel 4's Celebrity Hunted
Their names are synonymous with achievements in the sporting arena, but Iwan Thomas and Richard Whitehead will soon be showing off a very different side of themselves. Olympic silver medallist sprinter Thomas, 48, and two-time Paralympic gold medallist
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Technology: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go
What is it? A budget Chromebook from Samsung with plenty of tempting practical features. Good points? Weighing in at just under 1.5kg (3.3lbs) the device is portable without feeling too flimsy, so storing it in a rucksack that gets some
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Ulysses: what the novel's story tells us about Ireland's journey from repression to modernity
THERE was never any need to ban Ulysses in Ireland. Its author James Joyce was loathed during his life by the Irish establishment and the Catholic church. But according to Joyce’s nephew, Ken Monaghan, Customs wouldn’t even let a copy of the book into
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Man stabbed in Glasgow flat as police launch attempted murder investigation
An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in a Glasgow flat during what police suspect was a targeted attack. The 31-year-old victim was found with stab wounds by emergency services in the home on Mingulay Street
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Rafael Nadal claims record 21st grand slam title after stunning comeback win
Rafael Nadal achieved the most astonishing feat of his glittering career by fighting back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win a record 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open. Nadal’s 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 victory moves
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Nicola Sturgeon told to sink Scots lifeline ferry service sale plan
THE First Minister has urged to halt plans to privatise Scotland’s island ferry network with concerns that the most lucrative routes will be sold off. The Herald revealed that global consultants Ernst and Young have been tasked by ministers to
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Councils set for £250m services cuts amid worry over 'lack of respect' from SNP
COUNCILS are drawing up plans to cut services by £250m next year amid growing tensions about the “lack of respect" being shown to local authorities by SNP ministers. Despite Finance and Economy Secretary Kate Forbes announcing an additional £120m
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Scotland records more than 6,000 new Covid cases and 2 deaths in past 24 hours
SCOTLAND has recorded more than 6,000 cases of Covid-19 and a further two deaths in the past 24 hours, latest figures show. According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 6,185 cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the past 24 hours.
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Storm Malik 'red alert' as thousands left without power 'until Tuesday'
Thousands of homes have been left without power after high winds from Storm Malik brought devastation to he energy grid across northern Scotland. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) said the gales caused “significant damage” to its
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Man dies after being hit by a car while walking on the M8
A MAN has died after being hit by a car while walking on the M8. The incident, involving a blue Seat Leon happened on the westbound carriageway near Chapelhall, North Lanarkshire at approximately 1.50am on Sunday morning. Police Scotland, who
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Transport workers to protest over Government’s Cop26 ‘betrayal’
An environmental protest is to be led by transport workers who have accused the Scottish Government of a “betrayal” of their Cop26 climate ambitions with cuts to public services. Rail, ferry and energy workers will demonstrate in response to soaring
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Sue Gray Report: MPs may 'compel Government' to release unredacted document
IAN Blackford has suggested that MPs may launch an attempt to use Parliament to “compel the Government” to release the full details of the Sue Gray report if a redacted version is made public. Ms Gray is due to hand over her investigation into
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Following in the footsteps of Beethoven, Mozart and Midge Ure in the City of Music
VITAL preparation for any city break for me is compiling a playlist – especially when visiting Vienna, dubbed the City of Music. Austria offers an abundance of classical composers who were either born, lived or died in the nation’s capital and there
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Ryan Hedges joins Blackburn Rovers from Aberdeen for undisclosed fee
Aberdeen have confirmed that Ryan Hedges has signed for Blackburn Rovers, for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old winger joined the Dons in the summer of 2019 after signing a pre-contract agreement. The Wales International made 86 appearances
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Islanders' woe as CalMac ferry breakdown and five storm service suspensions cause disruption
FIVE lifeline ferry services have been suspended while another recovers from a breakdown of one of CalMac's ageing fleet, as Storm Corrie hits Scotland. Services to and from Islay have been badly hit since Friday due to the breakdown of the 12-
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The best of the Herald Diary: So just how long does it take Dolly Parton to get a haircut?
Gym jam FRISKY for some fresh air, Mark Bell is hoping to walk the West Highland Way with his son this summer. When he informed the teenager of the plan, the lad merely inquired: “Are there any gyms on the route?” Mark said he wasn’t sure,
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Health: Roger Black on what his heart condition has taught him, and why keeping things simple is the key to fitness at any age
The former Olympic athlete tells Abi Jackson why running is now about so much more than winning medals. After representing Great Britain for 14 years as an athlete, racking up 15 major championship wins including three Olympic medals along the
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Ukraine Crisis: Truss says there will be 'nowhere to hide for Putin’s oligarchs'
LIZ Truss has suggested it is “very unlikely” that British soldiers will fight alongside Ukrainians in the event of a Russian invasion as she announced “improved legislation” to toughen up sanctions against the Kremlin was imminent. Fears have
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Ministers lose bid to block £5m payment over Ferguson Marine nationalisation deal
A NEW court bid to block the payment of a £5m bill to an insurance company connected to the nationalisation of Ferguson Marine shipyard has been lost. New proceedings have emerged from the English courts over the agreements with Texas-based insurance
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Glasgow film festival is back with a bang - pick of the films
WITH news that Glasgow has reeled in a record £42.4 million in revenue from filming in the city, what better way to celebrate than with a physical return to its much-loved film festival? Glasgow Film Festival 2022 will make its return in a few
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Barrie Cunning: Scotland should be striving for better than SNP
I MET with business leaders and companies from various sectors this week that play a vital role in our economy and the message couldn’t be any clearer from businesses: both the Scottish and UK Governments are failing them by not listening to them.
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Venerable Scottish company gives up on the pound as it looks to the future
One of Scotland’s oldest companies has given up on the pound, for reporting purposes at least, as it looks to capitalise on growth in the modern aviation services business. Edinburgh-based John Menzies, which began life as a bookseller in 1833,
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How a Scots ferry fiasco vessel was involved in a Storm Malik river drama
ONE of the ferries at the centre of Scotland's shipbuilding fiasco was involved in a fresh drama as it had to face the rigours of Storm Malik. The beleaguered would-be lifeline ferry Glen Sannox which has been languishing at the state-owned Ferguson
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David Leask investigates: Why Tory plans to privatise Channel 4 would deal a devastating blow to Glasgow and Scotland's TV industry
Channel 4 currently produces £200m worth of programmes in Scotland, supporting 400 jobs – but this vibrant, Glasgow-based industry now faces great uncertainty due to the UK Government’s sell-off plan For 20 years, presenters Kirstie Allsopp and
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Sports bodies should be taking lead in tackling abuse - Susan Egelstaff
THE past few years have seen a significant sea-change within sport. There has been a realisation that sport must be a safe place for individuals and that, sadly, in countless cases, it has not been. The revelation about the widespread sexual
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All trains in Scotland cancelled Sunday evening as rail operators prepare for Storm Corrie
ScotRail have announced a list of safety measures today to combat the impending high winds and heavy rain due this evening. Storm Malik battered Scotland’s east coast on Saturday and swept across the full country causing travel disruption and two
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Susan Swarbrick: Mastermind or empty head? What choosing a specialist subject says about you
WHAT would be your specialist subject on Mastermind? It is a question I have long pondered and one that I have been mulling over again in recent days since the BBC revealed details of the new series of Celebrity Mastermind, which begins next weekend
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RAB MCNEIL'S SCOTTISH ICONS: John Knox – the fiery preacher whose pal got burnt at the stake
A irreverent and wry look at Scottish icons who make us wonder - wha's like us? THIS week’s Icon might cause a schism among readers. With my usual lack of awareness, I hadn’t given the Protestant v Catholic daftness much thought
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Who is the real Carrie Johnson? A £840 wallpaper snob or the power behind Johnson’s throne?
What would a ‘John Lewis furniture nightmare’ look like to you? It would probably take the form of a post-shopping spree bank statement, the one showing you blew £1300 there on a Fitzrovia Snuggler settee because, you know, it had a cool kind of Bridgerton-meets-Central
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Theo Bair set for St Johnstone switch as Callum Davidson bolsters attacking options
ST JOHNSTONE are set to complete their sixth signing of the January window, with Canadian forward Theo Bair moving to McDiarmid Park on a permanent deal. The Vancouver Whitecaps striker recently spent time out on loan at HamKam, where he helped
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Nine year old boy killed by falling tree after Storm Malik winds batter the UK
A nine-year-old boy has been killed by a falling tree caused by extreme winds during Storm Malik. After the Met Office issued a ‘danger to life’ weather warning this week, gusts of winds of up to nearly 100mph swept across Scotland and Northern
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Best Money Transfer Providers 2022:Top Choices
The area of international money transfers has been one of the most disrupted financial areas over the last few years - in a very good way. If you’ve ever tried to send money abroad before, you’ll know that the process is slow, the fees can be high,
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Inspirational Scots Paralympic medallist seeks to conquer Antarctica
On a bumpy track high in the Himalayas, Karen Darke drew to a halt and paused to take in the view. The impressive landscape, the challenge of simply getting there and the six long months she’d spent in hospital with the news sinking in that she
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Exhibition will examine the beauty and the beastly side to one of the world’s rarest books
Life size, with their fine feathers, pin sharp beaks and beady eyes, they could almost take flight right off the page. John James Audubon’s beautiful portraits of American birds captured the rosy blush on a now extinct Carolina parakeet’s cheek
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Nicola Sturgeon warns of 'severe' weather as Storm Corrie hits Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon has warned people to prepare for “severe” weather as a second storm blows in on the back of Storm Malik. The Met office has issued an Amber ‘danger of life’ warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Corrie in Scotland on Sunday afternoon
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What price heritage? Scotland's ancient buildings to be left to the elements
SCOTLAND'S castles and ancient structures which have stood for hundreds of years could be left to crumble and ‘gracefully die’ rather than undergo work to repair their crumbling masonry. Historic Environment Scotland, the public body charged with
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National care contractor KPMG withdraws from ScotGov contract bids after string of scandals
GLOBAL accountancy and consultancy firm KPMG has withdrawn from bidding for Scottish Government contracts as ministers put their relationship under scrutiny after a string of scandals, the Herald on Sunday can reveal. The move by the firm which
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Row as Scots 'transport alliance' urges ministers to tax frequent fliers
A NATIONAL alliance of 60 sustainable transport groups has called for a tax on frequent fliers to help put Scots off using aircraft. Transform Scotland, the alliance, which brings together passenger groups, local authorities, environmental charities
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Could the might of the Six Nations help tsunami-hit Tonga?
THE MIGHT of the Six Nations is being called upon to help a small island nation recover from a devastating tsunami. Ahead of the tournament kicking off next weekend, teams and their governing bodies are being urged to support fundraising efforts
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Curlers to lead Team GB Olympic medal charge in Beijing
THE dust has barely settled on Tokyo 2020 but already, another Olympic Games is upon us. On Friday, the Opening Ceremony will mark the start of Beijing 2022 which, thanks to the pandemic, means two Olympic Games within just six months of each
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David Pratt's Four Corners: Insight and analysis on Syria, Burkina Faso, Ukraine and Australia
Syria: Prison siege is reminder that Islamic State group is far from defeated For a long time now, international observers have warned that prisons like this were timebombs waiting to explode. The latest detonation came just over a week
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NEIL MACKAY’S BIG READ: The terrible, true history of Scotland's horrific witchhunts uncovered - and why the victims of these grisly killings must be commemorated
Moves are under way to grant pardons and issue apologies to the thousands killed during the ‘Satanic Panic’ which reached its peak in Scotland in the 1600s. To find out what really happened, and why we should commemorate these grisly events, our Writer
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Michael Settle: Boris is now beginning to believe he might survive this mess
PARTYGATE is becoming another long-running Whitehall farce but the only people laughing, at the moment, are Boris Johnson and his loyal band of true believers. The latest episode in the political soap opera underscores how Westminster can sometimes
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All eyes on struggling St Johnstone ahead of Scottish Cup return
SCOTTISH Cup specialists Hibernian will play their first game in the competition since the 2019 final when they travel to St Johnstone today. Thanks to the pandemic that's a gap of two years, two months and six days. Hibs lost 4-3 to Glasgow City
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Iain Macwhirter: Cressida Dick to the rescue but the Tory Party is doomed – it doesn't know what it's for anymore.
I'm not sure who was laughing loudest at the media's frustration last week over the non-publication of the partygate report: the Metropolitan Police chief, Cressida Dick, or Boris Johnson. Both have grounds to feel hounded by the press in recent months
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SNP urged to act after Scotland's air pollution levels soared in 2021
THE SNP Government has been urged to act after air quality legal limits were breached last year – bouncing back from a historic low in 2020 due to the pandemic. Analysis from Friends of the Earth Scotland has revealed that Hope Street in Glasgow
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Scot Doug Allan on 40 years of adventures with Sir David Attenborough
"You never tire of watching a polar bear", says Doug Allan, the multi award-winning wildlife cameraman who has spent 40 years giving us a window into Sir David Attenborough's eyes. What fascinates him, still, is how perfectly adapted they are to
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Letters: Did we endure the Covid lockdowns and all the hardships for no good reason?
SOMETIMES the simplest questions are the most powerful, as for example, when a Freedom of Information request to the Office for National Statistics asked: “Please can you advise on deaths purely from Covid with no other underlying causes?” (FOI/2021