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What is today’s Wordle? April 14 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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Erin Cuthbert confident Scots can shake off Spain defeat and reach World Cup play-offs
ERIN CUTHBERT says she is confident that Scotland can still reach a second successive World Cup finals via October's play-offs despite losing 2-0 to Spain at Hampden on Tuesday night. The win means the visitors have qualified as Group B winners with
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George Turner insists the best is yet to come as hooker signs new Glasgow Warriors deal
GEORGE TURNER celebrates his 30th birthday in October, but the hooker says that the slow start to his professional career means that he still feels he still has a lot to do in order to reach his playing peak, and he is now looking forward to achieving
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Edinburgh prop Schoeman declares himself 'loud and proud' Hearts fan after win over Hibs
PIERRE Schoeman attended his first-ever football match last weekend - and the Edinburgh and Scotland prop enjoyed the experience at Tynecastle so much that he has now declared himself to be a “loud and proud” Heart of Midlothian fan. Born and brought
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Edinburgh's WP Nel handed two-match ban by disciplinary panel
EDINBURGH will be without the services of veteran prop WP Nel for their next two matches after a disciplinary panel upheld a charge against him of striking an opponent’s head with his shoulder during last week’s Challenge Cup win over Pau at the DAM
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What do Boris Johnson and Scottish football have in common when it comes to VAR? - Kenneth Ward
I’VE always hated false equivalences. They were a redoubtable tool in the armoury of my teachers and parents (both terms attributable to my own mother) to make round-holed arguments work against their square-pegged little interlocutors. As quasi-toddler
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P&O vessel remains detained after additional deficiencies found
A P&O Ferries vessel is to remain detained after “additional deficiencies” were found during a reinspection. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said there were issues with safety systems and crew documentation for the Pride of Kent, which
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Detectives treating two deaths in Coatbridge as ‘linked’
Detectives have launched an investigation into the deaths of a man and women after their bodies were found in separate North Lanarkshire properties. Officers found John Paul Duffy’s body in a flat in Coatbridge’s Coates Street on Sunday, and a
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Cameron Smith: Masters frustration in rear-view mirror ahead of RBC Heritage
Cameron Smith insists his Masters disappointment is already in his “rear-view mirror” as he bids for a third PGA Tour title of the season in the RBC Heritage. Smith birdied the first two holes of Sunday’s final round to close the gap to Scottie
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Natalie McGarry embezzlement trial hears donations found in her account
Hundreds of pounds made in donations to a pro-independence campaign group website were discovered in the account of an ex-MP who is at the centre of an embezzlement trial, a court has heard. Natalie McGarry, 40, has been charged with misappropriating
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Suspect arrested over New York subway shooting
A man wanted over an attack on a subway train in New York that left 10 people wounded by gunfire has been arrested, a law enforcement official said. Frank James, 62, was taken into custody in Manhattan, the official said. Investigators announced
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Tory Justice minister quits over 'breaches of criminal law in Downing Street'
ONE OF Boris Johnson's justice ministers has become the first member of the government to resign over the partygate lockdown breaches. Lord David Wolfson said the Prime Minister’s actions were “inconsistent with the rule of law”. Police handed
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Celtic FC news round-up: Postecoglou on semi-final, Moravcik's chief regret & 'Celtic need Rangers'
THERE are still a few days to go until the Scottish Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers but excitement is starting to build as supporters dare to dream of a momentous win over their rivals. Here are the top Celtic stories for Wednesday 13
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Row over Brexit funding as Holyrood claims Scotland being short-changed by at least £130m
THE UK Government has confirmed Scotland is to receive more than £200m over the next three years in replacement EU funding after Brexit. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will see £2.6bn split between the four nations of the UK over the next
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RAF Typhoons spotted over Scotland after 'quick reaction alert'
RAF jets were seen flying over the west coast of Scotland after a quick reaction alert on Tuesday. Two Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth were sent from their base near Moray on Tuesday morning, using the 1307 squawk code, which signals NATO air policing
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Scottish pubs 'can really get back to business' after key Covid change
SCOTLAND’S pubs “can now really start to get back to business” after a change in face covering rules was announced today. The Scottish Government confirmed that the legal requirement to wear face coverings in most indoor public spaces and on public
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Scottish Tory partygate 'civil war' risks damaging the Union, warns Labour
THE UNION is being put in danger by the Scottish Tory "civil war" over Boris Johnson’s partygate fine, Labour’s Jackie Baillie has claimed. Her comments came as Brian Whittle became the first of the party’s MSP to call for the Prime Minister to
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Natalie McGarry embezzlement trial hears there were ‘issues’ with finances
A former MSP has said there were “clearly issues” with finances in a pro-Scottish independence group which an ex-MP is accused of embezzling money from. Carolyn Leckie was speaking at the trial of Natalie McGarry, who is accused of misappropriating
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Scottish Government confirm end of mandatory mask laws
THE SCOTTISH Government has confirmed that pupils will not be legally required to wear face coverings in communal areas when schools head back after the Easter break. It follows confusion over next week’s change in rules, with many schools and
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Plans to rejuvenate former European top ten visitor destination
PLANS are being brought forward for a revamp of a high profile tourism cycling destination to help bolster Scotland's leisure recovery. Forestry and Land Scotland is gathering views and ideas to help make the most of an ambitious multi-million
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What Covid rules are changing in Scotland from Monday?
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in Scotland in most indoor public spaces and on public transport will become guidance next week, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Data shows the situation has generally improved but Covid has not
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Davidson: 'Douglas has been put in a terrible position' over partygate
RUTH Davidson has defended Douglas Ross’s U-turn over Boris Johnson and partygate, saying her successor had been “put in a terrible position”. Campaigning in the local elections in Edinburgh, she said: “As somebody who was a leader for eight years
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LibDems open to council coalitions with SNP but won't prop up 'failing administrations'
THE SCOTTISH LibDems are not ruling out going into coalition with any party including the SNP at a council level – but will not be “propping up a failing administration” in Edinburgh or Glasgow. Alex Cole-Hamilton, the leader of the Scottish Liberal
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Scottish craft brewers reveal merger
By Scott Wright TWO Scottish craft brewers have merged in a deal expected to drive growth of their respective brands at home and abroad, with plans in place for further investment in their respective brewing sites. The boards of Borders-based
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Agenda: Don't regulate the private rental sector into extinction
By Riccardo Giovanacci SOME of the more onerous restrictions which were imposed on landlords in Scotland in the first dark days of the pandemic are being rescinded and it might be assumed that this would be a good thing for the private rental sector
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Humza Yousaf says indicators are ‘positive’ Scotland is exiting coronavirus wave
Humza Yousaf has said indicators are “positive” that Scotland is exiting the current coronavirus wave but warned that it will not be the last the country will have to deal with. The Health Secretary was speaking on Wednesday as he announced the
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How to Buy Bitcoin in the UK
Bitcoin - the godfather of all cryptocurrencies has been around since 2008. It is a fully decentralised crypto coin that facilitates peer to peer transactions in a completely anonymous way. Besides this, it’s also one of the best performing asset classes
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Covid Scotland: More than 5000 cases in 24 hours and 28 further deaths
More than 5000 Covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Scotland and a further 28 people have died after contracting the virus. Official figures revealed another increase after 5513 people tested positive for the virus in the past 24 hours. This
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Chris Mason to replace Laura Kuenssberg as BBC political editor
ANY QUESTIONS host Chris Mason will replace Laura Kuenssberg as the BBC’s political editor, the broadcaster has announced. The Yorkshiremen will take on the £260,000 a year job after a decade of working for the corporation as a political correspondent
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No prosecutions over leak of CCTV showing Matt Hancock kissing aide
No-one will be prosecuted over the leaking of CCTV footage that showed former health secretary Matt Hancock kissing his aide while coronavirus social distancing guidelines were in place. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it has found
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Halkett calls on Hearts to draw experience from Scottish Cup heroes in Hibs semi-final
CRAIG Halkett believes Hearts can draw on the experiences of a contingent of Scottish Cup-winning heroes already at the club as they bid to topple city rivals Hibernian in Saturday’s Hampden semi-final. Manager Robbie Neilson and 39-year-old goalkeeper
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Kevin McKenna: What a time to be a Modern Studies teacher
IN my secondary school education Modern Studies was the poor relation of History and Geography in the school curriculum. It was perched uncomfortably amidst the technical subjects as an examination offering and had the same status as Anatomy, Physiology
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Cameron Norrie knocked out by Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Monaco
BRITISH number one Cameron Norrie crashed out of the Monte Carlo Masters after losing in three sets to Spain’s Albert Ramos-Vinolas. Norrie, who received a bye in the first round as the seventh seed, recovered from a set and a break down to force
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Douglas Ross has 'proved he is a lightweight' by failing to tell PM to quit
DOUGLAS Ross has “undermined his credibility” and proved his doubters right that he has no backbone by failing to call for the PM to resign, the leader of the Scottish LibDems has claimed. Alex Cole-Hamilton has insisted that the Partygate scandal
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Northern Ireland boss Shiels apologises for women ‘more emotional than men’ comment
NORTHERN Ireland boss Kenny Shiels’ has apologised after his claim that female teams concede goals in clusters because they are “more emotional than men” was labelled “very unhelpful”. Shiels’ comments came after he had seen his side concede four
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Boris tries to buy some time, but nervous MPs are already eyeing 2024 poll
BORIS Johnson has chosen to go down the “incompetent” route in his handling of the Partygate saga, which ordinarily would not be a sensible choice for a politician. But when the other option is admitting you have lied to the public and repeatedly
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Tobacco tycoon and Putin 'puppet' among those hit with latest UK sanctions
DOZENS of Putin allies have been sanctioned by the UK and EU today. The latest tranche of 206 penalties has targeted those who are believed to be supporting the Russian-backed breakaway regions of Ukraine - Luhansk and Donetsk. The areas declared
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Killer of MP Sir David Amess handed whole-life sentence
A terrorist who murdered MP Sir David Amess in a knife attack has been handed a whole-life prison term. The whole-life sentence means Ali Harbi Ali will never be eligible for parole and will remain behind bars for the rest of his days. The
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Bereaved families call for Boris Johnson to resign over partygate fine
JUST three weeks before Boris Johnson attended a birthday party in Downing Street, Alan Wightman was saying goodbye to mum. Helen, who was 88, had cancer and dementia. She was, the family say, before the pandemic hit, the “incredible shrinking
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Strikes called off as unions and council agree equal pay deal for Glasgow women workers
UNION bosses have confirmed equal pay strikes will not go ahead after a late night deal was struck with Glasgow City Council. Unison has told members to stand down as its lawyers prepare to enter legal discussions over the financial settlement
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Herald Diary: Meme of the Day
IT would appear that it's not only the human world that has its fiendishly clever spies going deep undercover... Stay calm and just blend…😏😂🦮🐑 pic.twitter.com/8h2jnihyYi — Fred Schultz (@FredSchultz35) April 10, 2022
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Tulips take centre stage as Netherlands flower show sends climate change message
The Dutch are putting tulips centre stage as they highlight ways to fight climate change. Thousands of tulips are in bloom this week to welcome visitors to the opening of the once-in-a-decade Dutch horticultural exhibition called Floriade, which
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Northern Ireland boss Shiels’ comments on ’emotional’ women labelled ‘very unhelpful’
NORTHERN Ireland boss Kenny Shiels’ claim that female teams concede goals in clusters because they are “more emotional than men” has been labelled “very unhelpful” by Women in Football’s chief executive Yvonne Harrison. Harrison said she felt like
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Suspect arrested over New York subway shooting
A man wanted over an attack on a subway train in New York that left 10 people wounded by gunfire has been arrested, a law enforcement official said. Frank James, 62, was taken into custody in Manhattan, the official said. Investigators announced
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Popular Burger King item is returning to UK menus this week, but there's a catch
Burger King has brought back one of its most popular items to UK menus ahead of Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The fast-food giant, famous for it’s iconic Whopper Burger is also well-known for its delicious sides. So, due to popular demand, Burger
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Mary Contini's recipe: Marinated garlic and chilli chicken
It’s wedding season but before you commit to a lifetime of happiness, a word of caution. Do you both like the same kind of food? Maybe not your first thought but you will end up eating all your meals together for the best part of your lives. It’s a
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Inflation rate hits 30-year-high of 7 per cent as prices soar
The annual rate of inflation has hit a 30-year high of seven per cent in March amid rapidly rising food and fuel prices. Figures by the Office for National Statistics showed that the largest contributors to the growing inflation were sky-rocketing
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Davidson: make Sturgeon 'pay the price for 15 years of failure' in election
RUTH Davidson has urged voters to use the local elections to “send Nicola Sturgeon a message she won’t forget” and make her “pay the price for 15 years of failure.” The former Scottish Tory leader said May 5 was a "golden opportunity" to pay back
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From glam to punk and Dolly Parton: blast of Scots 1970s nostalgia hits the high notes
Alternatives To Valium Alastair McKay Polygon, £12.99 UNLESS my arithmetic is badly failing me, it’s been nearly 40 years since Alastair McKay sold me a couple of issues of his fanzine, Alternatives to Valium, when we were both students
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Letters: Glasgow's representatives must take up the cudgels over city's airport
JOHN Taylor (Letters, April 11), raises important issues about the parlous state of Glasgow Airport. The reality is that the airport has been declining alarmingly since 2018, with a whole host of vital connections to important cities such as Philadelphia
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Edinburgh space firm's Ukrainian team determined to continue supporting clients
A Scottish space firm with a strong presence in Ukraine has hailed securing a host of new contract awards in the first quarter of 2022 that could help boost its international team. Some of the biggest names in the global space sector have secured
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Another P&O ferry detained amid Easter Weekend travel chaos warnings
Another P&O Ferries vessel has been detained due to safety concerns as further warnings were issued over expected travel delays on the upcoming Easter Weekend. The Spirit of Britain vessel is not being allowed to sail after an inspection found
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Partygate anger: 'What I wouldn't have given to have had a sing-song with my mother'
A Scots woman who led a campaign for care home visiting rights has voiced her anger after the Prime Minister was fined for breaching Covid rules saying, "What I would have given for a get together and a sing song with my mother." Cathie Russell
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A record-breaking comet is heading towards Earth at 22,000mph, NASA says
NASA has detected a record-breaking comet that is heading towards Earth - but don't panic, we're safe. Researchers at NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have known about the massive comet since 2010 when it was roughly 3 billion miles from the Sun.
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Covid investigated as possible cause of surge in hepatitis cases in children
ANOTHER two cases of hepatitis in young children have been confirmed in Scotland as the cause of the outbreak remains unclear. A total of 13 children have received treatment north of the border for liver inflammation since January 2022, while
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Two Omicron sub-variants being monitored by WHO after being detected in the UK
Two new sub-variants of Omicron are being investigated by the World Health Organisation to assess whether they are more infectious then previous strand of the Covid strain. The two sub-variants in question are BA.4 and BA.5 which have both been
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Douglas Ross stands by Johnson despite 'sharing anger and fury' of public
DOUGLAS Ross labelled gatherings in Downing Street as "utterly wrong" but said Boris Johnson should not be removed from office amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. After both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor were fined for breaking lockdown
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Putin vows to continue invasion of Ukraine 'until its full completion'
Russia vowed to continue its bloody offensive in Ukraine as the war neared its seventh week. President Vladimir Putin insisted the campaign was going as planned despite a major withdrawal and significant losses. Thwarted in their push toward
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Camley's Cartoon: Partygate – Boris and Sunak fined
Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on the Partygate saga Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 7000. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.cao.uk
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Scottish marina secures regeneration funding
A £3.5m programme to upgrade and expand the Thomas Telford Corpach Marina in Fort William has moved a step closer following the securement of final funding. The improvements will provide new jobs, increased facilities for local people and tourists
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Derek Mackay back networking with politicians and lobbyists
The former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay has resumed networking with politicians and lobbyists. The 44-year-old disappeared from Holyrood in February 2020 after it emerged he had been pestering a 16-year-old schoolboy with text messages.
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Davidson hits campaign trail as 'desperate' Scottish Tories lag behind Labour
THE Scottish Tories have been accused of desperation after drafting Ruth Davidson into their local election campaign. As the party trails in the polls, leader Douglas Ross and his predecessor will campaign together in Edinburgh today. Ms Davidson
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Adam Tomkins: As May's elections near, what exactly is local government for?
OF all the features of Scottish life not to have been touched since the dawn of devolution, local government surely cries out as the one in most desperate need of reform. We have the same local authority boundaries now as we did when John Major
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Liberal Democrats vow new vision for councils instead of SNP ‘power grabs’
THE Scottish Liberal Democrats will today put a “power surge” for councils at the heart of their local election campaign as they demand the reversal of SNP centralisation. LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will launch his party’s manifesto with
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Scottish ready-meal firm back on even keel, boss declares
By Scott Wright THE chief executive of Parsley Box, the Scottish ready-meal firm, has declared the business has “stabilised” following a tumultuous year. Parsley Box, which targets the Baby Boomer generation, reported yesterday that losses
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Adam McGeoch: Firms facing arduous year with rising energy bills and supply chain pressure
Despite the impact of the Omicron variant over Christmas, the Scottish economy grew by 1.1 per cent in January, bringing output at the turn of the year above pre-pandemic (February 2020) levels. While this recovery marks an important milestone,
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Scotland must beat Italy to avoid wooden spoon & get a bounce ahead of World Cup preparations - Martin Hannan
APPROACHING the final two games in the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, it is clear that the competition is now in two divisions, England and France out in front and the other four countries playing catch-up. The luck of the draw now means that Scotland
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Calnex snaps up fellow testing specialist to further boost profits
Telecoms technology specialist Calnex Solutions has completed a multi-million acquisition to expand its reach into markets for testing software applications. In a deal that is expected to be an “important contributor” to profits in the coming years
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SNP pledge two Edinburgh tram extensions if re-elected in the capital
SNP councillors will press ahead with two extensions to Edinburgh’s tram network if they are returned to power in next month’s local elections – insisting it will create “a network worthy of a modern European capital”. Edinburgh City Council’s
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Asylum seeker vulnerability checks ‘not up to par’ during lockdown
THE Home Office cannot be trusted with health assessments and the health of asylum seekers after an internal review showed that the Park Inn attacker made more than 70 calls for help before the Glasgow stabbing, a leading Scottish charity has said.
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Herald Diary: Going Dutch with a different touch
Chickening out A FOODY photo in the Diary reminds Stuart Pollard of the time he lived with his family in Holland and they had two favourite pizza parlours. One was in a very old Dutch stepped gable building which had survived severe subsidence.
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Family-run hotel comes to market for first time since 1955
A FAMILY-run north Highland hotel that occupies an unusual site has been put up for sale for the first time in more than half a century. Mackays Hotel on Ebenezer Place in Wick, Caithness, is currently owned and operated by Murray and Ellie Lamont
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Nathaniel Collins admits arrival of first child has given him added motivation in the ring
THERE is nothing like the imminent arrival of a baby in the family to help focus the mind. Nathaniel Collins has already taken significant strides forward in his boxing career over the past 12 months but news that his partner, Anna, is expecting their
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easyJet staffing pressures bring hundreds of cancellations
EASYJET has said it expects to make a loss before tax in the range of £535 million to £565m for the six months to the end of March, but it is “heading in the right direction”. The low-cost airline said this is a reduction in its losses compared
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Letters: Just how much more of this can the British public put up with?
PRIME Minister Johnson instigated new laws to prevent social contact, visits to sick and dying family members in hospital, to stop us attending funerals, churches or weddings. Then Boris Johnson, his spouse, his civil service staff and other ministers
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North Sea field development project tipped to attract interest from investors
NORTH Sea-focused Jersey Oil & Gas has seen its shares surge six per cent after an analyst predicted interest in the company’s flagship project would be boosted by the Government’s energy security strategy. Jersey is working on plans for a big
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The push and pull of labour market dynamics has only delayed the inevitable
Analysis By Gavin Mochan Unemployment in Scotland fell to 3.5 per cent in the three months to February, according to official statistics, the lowest since the final quarter of 2019. But this figure could be a “false positive” as there
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Entrepreneurialism in Scotland's universities increases
CONVERGE, the company creation programme focused on the university sector in Scotland, has noted signs that academic entrepreneurialism is recovering following a number of challenging years. The programme said the number of applications to the
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Hebridean port prepares to welcome huge cruise liners and windfarm support vessels
STORNOWAY could enjoy a surge in tourist numbers and renewable energy activity in coming years under plans for a deep water terminal at the town’s port which is expected to provide a huge boost to the local economy. The authority in charge of the
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Revealed: Private hospital to become dedicated NHS elective hub after £1.8m buyout
A PRIVATE hospital in Ayr has been bought by the NHS and will be turned into a dedicated hub for elective surgery, the Herald can reveal. NHS Ayrshire and Arran struck a deal at the end of March to buy the 22-bed Carrick Glen facility from the
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Iain Macwhirter: Don't drive out Ukraine's greatest ally for the equivalent of a parking ticket
IT was a moment of pure bathos. Boris Johnson and Volodymyr Zelenskyy standing in the heart of war-torn Kyiv holding ceramic cockerels. It wasn’t hard to read their minds. The Prime Minister imagining the likely Sun headline: "Wot a cock, Boris. We
