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What is today’s Wordle? April 8 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Mixed bag for Tiger Woods as he makes remarkable return to action at Masters
THE Augusta National top brass can control many things, but they can’t control the weather. When you’ve waited 508 days for Tiger Woods to play a competitive round, though, what’s a 30-minute delay at the Masters? It all added to the theatre
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Rachel Corsie reveals clear the air talks between Scotland players and SFA chief Ian Maxwell
SCOTLAND captain Rachel Corsie says talks between senior players and Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell have cleared the air ahead of next Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Spain at Hampden and could lead to positive changes in the future.
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Livingston ask fans for views on VAR - but Martindale insists refs need the help
LIVINGSTONE have asked supporters for their views on VAR - but manager David Martindale is in no doubt Scottish referees need the help. Martindale has a fresh reason to back the technology after Kevin Clancy failed to give his side a ‘stonewall
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Edinburgh coach Mike Blair pays tribute to old team-mate and friend Tom Smith
Edinburgh coach Mike Blair’s voice cracked, and he had to pause to gather his emotions, as he reflected on the death of his old team-mate, mentor and friend Tom Smith. The pair represented Scotland together a dozen times in the early 2000s and
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Chloe Rollie believes Scotland have moved forward in past five years and hopes they can prove it against France
SCOTLAND full-back Chloe Rollie believes her team are in a much better headspace than they were five years ago - and hopes they can prove as much against France at Scotstoun on Sunday. The 26-year-old from Jedburgh missed out on last week’s 24-
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Ukrainian at Edinburgh vigil urges people to remember conflict
A Ukrainian woman told a vigil she does not want her homeland to be forgotten as the war rages on, urging people to keep supporting the besieged country. Staff, students and people from across the Scottish capital gathered in George Square for
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Duncan Scott wrestles men's 400m IM UK record away from Max Litchfield
NO matter the distance or the discipline, Duncan Scott can rarely be discounted. Pre-selected for June’s world championships in Budapest, the 24-year-old has the luxury at this week’s British Swimming Championships in Sheffield of experimenting outside
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Liz Truss: Ukraine faces new 'concentrated Russian offensive'
UK and Nato allies have agreed to supply “new and heavier” weapons to Ukraine as Kyiv warned it needs immediate reinforcement in its struggle against Russia or it will be “too late”. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said, following a meeting with alliance
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‘I didn’t know the words for cup and bed': Dundee woman helps shine light on aphasia
It is a devastating and terrifying illness that affects around one-third of stroke survivors. Yet awareness of aphasia and its impact remains limited – even after the family of Hollywood legend Bruce Willis recently revealed he would retire from
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Edinburgh publishes final cycleways, roads and paths design
A key milestone in Edinburgh’s city centre transformation has been reached as the final designs for the flagship Meadows to George Street scheme are published. The Meadows to George Street will overhaul conditions for walking, wheeling and cycling
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Campaigners demand 'urgent' action to tackle long Covid
CAMPAIGNERS have demanded “urgent action” to help long Covid sufferers, as the number of Scots who have had symptoms of the virus for a year or more rose to 59,000. The charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland said the record numbers affected show
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Two teenagers arrested over Kelvingrove skate park assault
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with an assault in the west end of Glasgow. Police said two males, aged 8 and 16, have been arrested folowing the incident at the skate park in Kelvingrove Park around 9pm on Monday, 4
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40 years on Army veterans return to Falklands to help research war
It was a battle for the sovereignty of a group of islands thousands of miles away and saw the US and the Soviet Union unite in expressing serious doubts the UK could liberate them. But the British eventually overcame fierce Argentinian resistance
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Probe finds train cracks caused by movement and corrosion
Cracks discovered last year on trains – including some run by ScotRail – were caused by excess movement and aluminium corroded by salt in the air, an investigation has found. Fatigue cracking in the area above the wheels of Hitachi-built Class
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Major Highland route closed by sudden heavy snowfall
Heavy snow has been blamed on a string of accidents which closed a major route in the Highlands. Traffic Scotland said that emergency services and gritters were dispatched to the A9 at the Pass of Drumochter after it was hit by a sudden intense
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UK energy strategy sets out huge ambition but fails to tackle reducing demand
ENERGY policy is no longer just about keeping the lights on. Even before the war in Ukraine sadly threw energy security into focus, energy policy held huge political capital – with the SNP placing the need to reach net zero as a key pillar of its
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Firm behind controversial Cambo oil field plan acquired by Israeli-owned oil company
A firm behind controversial plans to develop the giant Cambo oil field off Shetland is being acquired by an Israeli-owned oil company. Ithaca Energy has agreed to buy Siccar Point Energy in a deal worth up to around $1.5 billion (£1.125bn).
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Derelict part of Glasgow Garden Festival site to be turned into homes, restaurants and shops
A Glasgow site which has lain derelict for 34 years is now set to be transformed into apartments, restaurants, offices and shops. The plans for the land at Pacific Quay, which formed part of the Garden Festival, are finally moving forward.
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Glasgow councillors agree to largest repatriation of museum items in Scotland
The largest repatriation of museum items in Scotland has been agreed by Glasgow City Council, with artefacts to be returned to Nigeria, India and Native Americans. Looted bronzes from Benin, a stolen ceremonial sword from India and belongings lifted
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Suspect facing extradition to US over claims he faked own death told 'get a lawyer'
A man who is said to have faked his own death to escape a sex assault charge in the US, and was then found allegedly hiding in Scotland, has been told to get a lawyer to defend his case “with haste”. The accused claims to be Arthur Knight, a victim
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Fashion giant to open new store in Scottish shopping centre
Braehead, the retail and leisure destination owned by property company SGS, has announced the opening of a new H&M store in May. The centre’s existing H&M store will move from its current unit to a new, upgraded ground floor space, covering
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Tyson Fury set to launch new autobiography Gloves Off after Wembley showdown with Dillian Whyte
HEAVYWEIGHT boxing champion Tyson Fury is set to publish a new autobiography, Gloves Off, in partnership with Century publishers. Fury pulls no punches in his most insightful, comprehensive and entertaining book yet, which chronicles for the first
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Full list of The Grand National 2022 runners and riders ahead of main event
The Randox Grand National Festival 2022 is already underway at Aintree Racecourse and excitement is building for the main event on Saturday. The Grand National is one of the most gruelling horse races of the season at more than four miles long
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Coronavirus deaths fall despite surge in cases
Coronavirus deaths in Scotland fell last week, figures show. Data from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) shows there were 170 deaths linked to the virus in the week ending April 3 – down by 23 from the previous seven days. This means there
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Independence group's donations deposited into Natalie McGarry's personal account
WOMEN for Independence's National Committee learned of a £31,824.10 discrepancy in their known income and expenditure figures in November 2015, jurors at the embezzlement trial of former SNP MP Natalie McGarry have been told. The Yes supporting
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MP hopeful sacked over 'burn at the stake' comments makes new election bid
A LIB Dem who was sacked as a MP hopeful for saying Boris Johnson, Jacob Rees-Mogg and other senior Tories should be "hung, drawn and quartered," and “burned at the stake” is now running to be councillor for the party in Stirling, The Herald can reveal
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Agenda: When is the commute to work an employer’s responsibility?
By Sarah Jackman EMPLOYERS are generally aware of the fact they have a legal duty for the health and safety of their staff while they are at work. What some organisations might not be so sure about is the responsibility they have for their employees
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Iain Macwhirter: EHRC clears up the fog of sophistry and bigotry
No, seriously, this toxic row about women’s sex-based rights really does seem to be over bar the shouting. In a landmark ruling this week, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, EHRC, stated that women have a legal right to single-sex spaces
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Salmond blames Union for energy bill crisis
ALEX Salmond has blamed the Union for people struggling with their energy bills. The Alba leader said fuel poverty would never end under the current constitutional settlement, as the UK Treasury would always exploit Scotland’s energy wealth.
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Covid cases pass 6000 as further 33 deaths recorded
The Scottish Government has recorded more than 6000 new coronavirus cases and 33 further deaths have been reported overnight. According to the latest Scottish Government figures, 6,778 new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the past 24 hours
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Scottish security guard pleads not guilty to spying for Russia in Berlin
A SCOTTISH man has appeared in court charged with espionage. David Ballantyne Smith was extradited from Germany where he worked as a security guard at the British Embassy in Berlin. He appeared at the Westminster Magistrates' Court today, flanked
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Sir David Amess suspect tells court he killed MP to 'stop him harming Muslims'
An alleged terrorist accused of murdering veteran MP Sir David Amess told a court he wanted to kill a politician to stop him “harming Muslims” in Syria. Ali Harbi Ali, 26, told jurors at the Old Bailey he wanted to “make hijrah”, to travel and
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Sunak under pressure over wife's tax-reducing 'non dom' status
Rishi Sunak is facing demands to answer “very serious questions” over his family’s finances after it emerged that his wife holds the tax-reducing non-domiciled status. Akshata Murty, estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of pounds, confirmed
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Hibs manager Maloney reveals regular talks with ex-Celtic boss Rodgers
HIBS manager Shaun Maloney admits he still regularly speaks to Brendan Rodgers as he attempts to succeed in his maiden dugout position. During his trophy-laden spell as Celtic boss, Rodgers gave Maloney his first coaching break by appointing the
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Scotland's most popular baby names revealed - and there's a new girl on top of the list
Scotland's most popular baby names for children born during 2021 have been announced - and an interactive app can tell you how popular your name is in the country. The figures, published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS), reveal a new most
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Gerard Richardson: The secrets of Aussie shiraz
I THOUGHT we could continue our love affair with Australian wine and take a look at the grape that I think really changed the wine business in the New World's favour. It is, of course, shiraz: that dark, hearty grape famous as one of the main varietals
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Anas Sarwar pleads with ex-Labour voters to 'come back home'
ANAS Sarwar has appealed to former Labour voters to “come back home”. Launching his party’s manifesto for local government, he appealed to supporters who had "held their nose and voted Tory" in previous elections. "I say to those people directly
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Warning ice will cause further travel chaos in parts of Scotland
The north of Scotland is set for more travel chaos as wintry conditions continue across the country. A Met Office yellow warning for ice will come into place from 10pm tonight in parts of the Highlands, Western Isles and Grampian. Wintry showers
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Herald Diary; Meme of the Day
The internet has the magical ability to look deep within a doggy’s mind. Though, to be frank, the existential dread and angst one finds there really makes you wish they hadn’t bothered…
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'Unbelievably reckless': Scots campaigners savage Westminster energy strategy
Campaigners have blasted the UK Government's energy strategy today accusing ministers of being 'reckless'. Friends of the Earth Scotland has hit out at the focus on oil and gas drilling in the UK Government's plans, which it says is "speeding us
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Michael J Malone: Blaming men for so-called toxic masculinity is nothing more than lazy sexism
IT’S another day in social media land, and another day full of the use of the term toxic masculinity. A term that originated in the 1980s as a way to describe that part of the male psyche that is abusive has become so commonplace that many have come
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Oil and gas back on the table as Boris Johnson reveals new energy plans
NEW oil and gas licenses are to be issued by the UK Government and as many as 8 new nuclear reactors built as part of its energy strategy. The delayed strategy was unveiled today, and includes the setting up of a new organisation to handle nuclear
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Major care home provider first to scrap 12-hour shifts and offer four-day week
A major care home provider is believed to be the first in Scotland to scrap 12-hour shifts and offer staff flexible hours and a four-day working week. Renaissance Care, which employs 1200 workers, said the changes were being made in direct response
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Masters Day One: All eyes on Tiger Woods at Augusta
ALL eyes were on Tiger Woods ahead of the 86th Masters at Augusta National. Less than 14 months after suffering severe injuries to his right leg in a car accident, Woods had defied the odds once again by recovering in time to take his place in
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Plane avoids paraglider collision at Glencoe despite 'worryingly small' distance
A paraglider and a plane avoided a collision due to "luck more than judgement" when their flight paths almost converged near Glencoe, the paragliding body claims. A Cessna 152 aircraft was flying east along the mountain resort on August 25, 2021
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The Masters: All eyes on Tiger but plenty of runners and riders at Augusta National
What with unremitting, 24-hour Tiger-vision dominating the build up to the 86th Masters, you may have forgotten that there are 90 other players competing at Augusta this week. In fact, those 90 players have probably forgotten that they’re playing
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60 independent Glasgow restaurants, bars and venues launch campaign: Full list
More than 60 of Glasgow's bars, restaurants, unique venues and makers are taking part in a campaign to celebrate local produce and businesses. Spearheaded by Glasgow’s new hospitality-led food and drink campaign #MadeInGlasgow the theme celebrates
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A Margaret Thatcher Day? You can't be serious!
I THINK I reacted exactly the way I was supposed to last week when a Tory MP suggested that we should have a national Margaret Thatcher Day. I started cussing and swearing and giving it “that-bloody-woman” all over the shop. Which means, if I understand
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Braga vs Rangers: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time for Europa League tie
SUNDAY's derby disappointment against Celtic is certainly still firmly on the mind of Rangers fans. But the big games keep on coming. Next up for Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men is Braga in the Europa League quarter-final first leg. The
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How to Buy Cardano in 2022 – Our Top 3 Sites
The crypto market has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, growing to reach a market cap of over 1.5 trillion dollars. Cardano is a coin that has been able to benefit from this growth, rising a whopping 5,900% since its inception to the
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Children hospitalised with hepatitis over short time period as probe launched
AN unusual number of hepatitis cases have been detected in young children across Scotland's central belt. Public Health Scotland issued a warning after 11 cases of liver inflammation were identified in a short period of time. All of the 11
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WHY DIGITAL HEALTH MUST WORK FOR ALL
The last two years have brought about rapid change in how services especially our health and social care services are delivered . From the development of the testing programme, the rapid roll-out of(vaccines and the move from in-person visits to telephone
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Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty defends non-domicile tax status
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's wife, Akshata Murty, has claimed non-domicile status for UK tax purposes. The Independent reported that Ms Murty used the status to save on tax payments when her husband was already chancellor. The status means that
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More than 5000 civilians killed in Mariupol as Ukraine braces for attacks in east
The mayor of the besieged port city of Mariupol has put the number of civilians killed there at more than 5000, as Ukraine braced for what could become a climactic battle for control of the country’s industrial east. In other developments, the
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The big BBC exodus – who is leaving and why?
IT is all change at the BBC with the big revolving door seeing plenty of action as a raft of household names exit for pastures new. Who is leaving? BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has announced this week that he will be departing for Channel
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Alison Rowat: Channel 4 ain't broken, so why are Ministers trying to fix it?
STRUGGLED to achieve the recommended eight hours last night. What a world. Just when you think the water barrel of misery cannot hold another drop along comes the news that there are fewer billionaires on the planet this year than last. Forbes
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Tom Gordon: Milestone raises uncomfortable questions for Sturgeon
HOLYROOD’S Easter recess offers a chance to reflect on matters away from the day-to-day rush. Like the milestone Nicola Sturgeon reaches next month. On May 26, seven years six months and six days after being sworn in, she will overtake Alex Salmond
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Neil Mackay: As Ukraine slaughter continues, what's the point of the United Nations?
THERE’S only one truly human response to Russia’s atrocities in Ukraine: rage. But what does rage become, where does it go? Often rage shape-shifts into revenge. Dark thoughts about ‘what Russia deserves’ for its crimes, have passed through many of
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'Bewildering and dangerous': Over 700 staff face axe at Scotland's flagship Covid lab
HUNDREDS of lab staff at Scotland’s flagship Covid testing site are facing redundancy within weeks despite record virus rates. The Unite trade union has called for the First Minister and Scottish Government to urgently intervene after it emerged
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Third of Scots cancer cases only detected after emergency hospital admissions - amid fears over blood cancer delays
HALF of myeloma patients have been left with life-altering spinal fractures, kidney failure, and other avoidable complications due to delays in diagnosing the blood cancer, according to new research. A report by Myeloma UK found that half of patients
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Car dealership Taggarts owner hails record profits
CAR dealership owner Lookers has hailed a record year despite coronavirus and new vehicle supply constraints. The company, owner of the Taggarts chain of car dealerships in Scotland, said pressures emerging from Covid-19, the invasion of Ukraine
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Letters: The UN must now come to the rescue of Mariupol
THE UN should act to demand an immediate ceasefire in Mariupol, and create a UN military force to escort the Red Cross to get aid into, and civilians who want to leave out of, Mariupol and other besieged Ukrainian towns and cities to which the Russians
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$121m rebates paid to Shell in UK may stoke fresh calls for windfall tax
SHELL got $121 million (£90m) net tax rebates from the UK Government last year when the group benefitted from the surge in oil and gas prices, which has fuelled a cost of living crisis. Details of the rebates are included in the latest report on
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Colin McLean: Harness ideas of citizens in reimagining our cities for the post-pandemic world
What does the future hold for Scotland’s cities, post-pandemic? Reopening of social life should be the catalyst for fresh thinking and investment. The response to a new world of hybrid working, online commerce and much higher transport costs must be
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'I was their youngest ever patient': Young mother's excruciating blood cancer symptoms mistaken for pregnancy pains
WHEN Hannah Toohill began experiencing excruciating back pain during her second pregnancy, she felt certain it “wasn’t normal”. The 31-year-old from Dingwall in the Highlands had been getting into her car after work in May 2018 when she “felt something
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Labour to put cost-of-living crisis 'front and centre' of council election campaign
SCOTTISH Labour will place action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis “front and centre” of the party’s local councils election campaign. Anas Sarwar will launch his party’s manifesto today and will set out Labour’s plans to save every Scottish
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Seriousness of labour shortages in farming and food sectors flagged
Farming By Neale McQuistin The issues facing the food and farming sector, caused by labour shortages, have now reached a serious situation – according to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee. In a new report published yesterday
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Dental practice founded by husband and wife team acquired by Clyde Munro
A DENTAL practice set up by a husband and wife team has been acquired by a growing group. Artis Dental and Implant Studio in Balerno has been acquired by the Clyde Munro Dental Group for an undisclosed sum. Its two dentists and ten support
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Boris Johnson still 'deeply unpopular' with Scots as vast majority believe he should quit
BORIS Johnson should resign over the partygate scandals, most Scottish voters believe. An exclusive poll conducted for The Herald by BMG research found that the views of voters remain relatively unchanged over the saga, despite the UK Government
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Glasgow health leader who said doctors should take a pay cut to reduce inequalities retires from post
A public health leader who suggested doctors should take a pay cut to help reduce health inequalities has retired from Scotland’s biggest health board. Dr Linda de Caestecker has been praised for her “passionate” efforts to improve the life chances
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Glasgow patent law firm acquired by sector consolidator
GLASGOW-based intellectual property firm Creation IP has been bought by a bigger rival amid consolidation in the sector. Creation IP has been acquired by Murgitroyd, which has headquarters in Glasgow, for an undisclosed sum. Murgitroyd bought
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Herald Diary: So how would you describe Hamilton?
Brought to book SCOTTISH crime scribe Abir Mukherjee touched down in Lyon for a local book festival, where he bumped into Edinburgh’s favourite sweary-word wit, Irvine Welsh. It wasn’t long before the two chaps were imbibing bubbles and exchanging
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Mark Smith: Gay Tories … what exactly is their problem?
I was visiting some friends the other day and got talking to their 14-year-old daughter about a film she’d just watched: The Iron Lady, Meryl Streep’s movie about Margaret Thatcher. So what did you think of it, I asked. “Mrs Thatcher was awful,” she
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Liz Cameron: Businesses in urgent need of support to navigate rising costs
Comment By Liz Cameron Easter beckons and, with it, a renewed hope for Scottish businesses for a return to prosperity in 2022, as the majority of Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted and life returns to some normality. Of course, this
