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8 sustainable experiences you need to try this Earth Day from Red Letter Days
To mark Earth Day this year, Red Letter Days is offering an unforgettable range of sustainable experiences. April 22 is Earth Day, an annual event where we celebrate how precious our planet is and remind ourselves how much we need to protect it
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What is today’s Wordle? April 22 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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Twist or stick? The Champions League quandary already facing Ange Postecoglou
CELTIC are a Champions League team. This statement seems to swirl around Parkhead as an eerie kind of echo. It's hard to tell when the ghoulish phrase was first issued, but if you spend enough time on supporters' buses, walking up the steps to your
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Kyle Lafferty discusses Kilmarnock future as he targets title-clinching win over Arbroath
KILMARNOCK striker Kyle Lafferty will pose the biggest threat to Arbroath’s title ambitions when they meet in a potential Championship decider at Rugby Park tonight. Two points clear of their second-placed opponents going into this penultimate
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Katie Archibald and Neah Evans help GB secure first medal of Track Nations' Cup
KATIE ARCHIBALD and Neah Evans helped GB to their first medal of the Track Nations’ Cup in Glasgow on Thursday night as part of the women’s team pursuit squad that took silver at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Alongside six-time Olympic champion
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Clyde to terminate Broadwood lease as club announce Hamilton Accies groundshare
SATURDAY’S fixture between Clyde and Airdrieonians will be the former’s final home match at Broadwood after the League One club informed North Lanarkshire Council (NLC) that it will be terminating its lease at the stadium. Clyde’s agreement with
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Danny Wilson urges Glasgow Warriors to out-do Edinburgh in South Africa
DANNY WILSON has urged his Glasgow team to go one better than Edinburgh and win back-to-back league games in South Africa. The Warriors meet the Stormers in Cape Town tonight then play the Bulls in Pretoria next Friday as the regular URC season
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Edinburgh coach Mike Blair insists Jaco van der Walt call is no experiment
EDINBURGH head coach Mike Blair has insisted that his decision to select Jaco van der Walt at full-back is not an experiment and should not be interpreted as a lack of respect for the challenge his team will face this evening when they host a Zebre
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Emma Raducanu sets up clash with world No.1 Iga Swiatek in Stuttgart
EMMA RADUCANU won back-to-back matches for the first time in six months to set up a quarter-final clash with world No.1 Iga Swiatek at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. The US Open champion started and finished strongly to defeat German Tamara Korpatsch
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Dick Campbell insists Arbroath will remain part-time if they gain promotion to Premiership
DICK CAMPBELL insists that Arbroath will retain their part-time status in the event the Angus club are promoted to the Premiership. The unlikely Championship contenders face a trip to Rugby Park on Friday evening for a do-or-die clash with Derek
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One in four Covid patients in ICU this year 'mainly there due to virus'
More than a quarter of Covid-19 patients in intensive care this year were there mainly because of the virus, according to a new report. The Public Health Scotland (PHS) report said 296 patients have been admitted to intensive care units (ICU) since
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Risk of wildfires across Scotland 'extreme', warn firefighters
A warning has been issued that the risk of wildfires across Scotland in the days ahead is "extreme". The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said fires could ignite and spread easily with warm temperatures and strong winds forecast for the
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Failure to end Ukrainian resistance in Mariupol ‘hampering Russian advance’
The failure of Russian forces to take the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the besieged city of Mariupol is hampering their latest offensive, Western officials have said. President Vladimir Putin has said his forces would seek to seal off
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Novak Djokovic comes from behind to seal Serbian Open semi-final spot
NOVAK DJOKOVIC recovered from a set down for the second match in a row to defeat compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic and reach the semi-finals of the Serbian Open. The world number one survived a deciding tie-break against Laslo Djere on Wednesday and
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Dillian Whyte says he will always have the mindset of a challenger
DILLIAN WHYTE believes he will always carry a challenger’s mindset even if he becomes world heavyweight champion as the Londoner revealed his hope to have more than one fight against Tyson Fury. Whyte has waited years for a shot at the WBC title
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Tories suspend candidate over anti-Catholic comments
THE SCOTTISH Conservative party has suspended a local council candidate after a series of bigoted comments were uncovered by the press. In a popular online football discussion board, Greg Turner, who is standing to become a councillor in East Renfrewshire
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Two-year-old covered in blood when found by mother, murder trial told
The mother of a toddler allegedly murdered by his father found her son covered in blood and blue in the face, a court has been told. Lukasz Czapla is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh accused of murdering his son Julius at a property in Muirhouse
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Johnson to face parliamentary probe after Labour motion succeeds without a vote
THE PRIME Minister is to face a parliamentary probe into claims he misled the Commons when he said no rules were broken during lockdown. Labour's motion to refer Mr Johnson's comments was passed without a vote this evening, after receiving no objections
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Scots and UK ministers accused over 'discriminatory' half price rail ticket offer
NEWLY nationalised ScotRail and the UK government may have breaking discrimination laws by issuing a half price ticket offer online only. Campaigners are angry that the move excludes those who are not online as people cannot take advantage of the
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'Disappointed' Shaun Maloney insists he could have turned it around at Hibs
SHAUN MALONEY, the former Hibernian manager, believes that his team's peformance in Saturday's 2-1 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Hearts showed his side were on track to becoming one that the supporters could be proud of. Two quick-fire goals
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FMQs sketch: Luckless Douglas
FMQs was packed. Not with talent. Don’t put words in my mouth. But the end of masks and social distancing meant it was the first time in over two years where MSPs filled every seat. They didn’t hold back. Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone
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Joel Nouble reveals the Dick Campbell team talks that made him feel like Pele
JOEL NOUBLE revealed Dick Campbell made him feel like Pele as he delivered an insight into the Arbroath manager's "very strange" but effective team talks. Livingston attacker Nouble spent the first half of the season on loan at Arbroath and will
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Opinion: Put people first to revive our city centres
By Mike Harrison FROM the steps of Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall there are clear views along Sauchiehall Street and down Buchanan Street, with a glimpse of Argyle Street in the distance. Stand here and at first nothing seems out of kilter, but it
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'The gig's up': Former Brexit Minister says Boris Johnson should be 'long gone'
Boris Johnson should be "long gone", a former ally of the Prime Minister has declared in a dramatic turn against him over the Partygate scandal. Earlier in the week, senior Conservative backbencher Steve Baker had asked Mr Johnson to assure him
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Historic landmark to be community and creative hub
AN HISTORIC listed building recommended to be refurbished as a community and creative hub following a feasibility study into its future. The leaseholding Scottish Historic Buildings Trust and owner City of Edinburgh Council appointed Richard Murphy
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Transport minister insists there are 'no plans' to break up Scots ferry routes
The transport minister said there are no plans to break up Scotland's ferry network despite ministers commissioning a report to look into the possibility. Jenny Gilruth insisted there were no privatisation plans as concerns surfaced in a Scottish
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Agenda: Why Scotland must harness the compassion of local people to better support dying people
By Ellie Wagstaff SCOTLAND’S ageing population means that many more people will need end of life care over the coming decades. The pandemic has given us insight into what increased demand for palliative support could look like, and it’s clear that
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Boris Johnson insists he will lead Tories into next election during India visit
THE PRIME Minister has insisted he will be leading his party into the next general election. Boris Johnson was speaking during a visit to India, while MPs debate his apparent misleading of the Commons 5000 miles away. He also said he did not
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Sale of Channel 4 amounts to 'cultural vandalism' says Sturgeon
NICOLA Sturgeon has described plans to privatise Channel 4 as “cultural vandalism”. Earlier this month, the UK Government confirmed they were looking to sell off the channel after 40 years in public ownership. During First Minister's Questions
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Met Police confirm no update on partygate fines until after May elections
SCOTLAND Yard has confirmed it will not be revealing any more details about partygate fines before the May 5 elections. The force said it was still investigating the events across Whitehall which took place during lockdown, but would not confirm
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Santander to reduce opening hours and move to Saturday half-days at 17 Scottish branches
Santander is cutting its branch opening hours from July in what it says is a response to long-term trends in customer behaviour. The changes mean branches will operate from 9.30am to 3pm on weekdays, instead of until 4.30pm. The bank said branch
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Johnson accused of abusing parliament and subjecting his MPs to 'toxic' atmosphere
Tory MPs have been facing a “toxic atmosphere” having to defend Boris Johnson over partygate. William Wragg, Conservative MP, told the Commons today that he would be supporting the motion tabled by Labour calling for an investigation into whether
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European leaders back Macron as French election campaign nears end
Just days before France's crucial presidential run-off vote, the centre-left leaders of Germany, Spain and Portugal have urged French voters to choose centrist President Emmanuel Macron over far-right nationalist rival Marine Le Pen. And in another
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Scotland in talks to play Chile ahead of Argentina tour
SCOTLAND are in talks to play Chile ahead of their summer tour against Argentina. The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed the final details for Scotland’s series against the Pumas, which starts on July 2. A statement read: “Discussions with
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Sturgeon open to councils charging drivers for roads despite 'triple-whammy' criticism
NICOLA Sturgeon has stressed she does not personally support motorists being charged to use roads but suggested she is content with local councils introducing measures to cut traffic. The SNP has been accused of hitting drivers with a “triple whammy
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Santander announces major change to Scottish branches - See if you're affected
Santander has announced a major change to more than 300 of its branches across the UK, including in Scotland. The opening hours of hundreds of its branches will change on Saturdays, the bank confirmed on Thursday. Instead of being open from
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Investigation after rare bird of prey shot dead
A protected bird of prey suffered a “lingering and agonising death” after being shot, police have said. Officers are investigating after the buzzard was found shot in woodland in Fife. A member of the public discovered the dead bird at Mominail
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Hepatitis cases in children being investigated rise by 14 in Scotland
The number of cases of hepatitis among children under the age of 10 being investigated has risen to 108, health officials have confirmed. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it, Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and the Northern
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Douglas Ross denies he's been 'rendered pathetic' over Boris Johnson u-turn
SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross has denied he’s been “rendered pathetic” over his u-turn on the future of Boris Johnson. The MSP was doorstepped by press in Holyrood on Thursday after he steered clear of Westminster, avoiding a crunch vote on
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Protest outside Holyrood not hospitals, Sturgeon tells anti-abortion activists
NICOLA Sturgeon has condemned pro-life campaigners for protesting at clinics providing abortion care in Scotland. The First Minister said people had a right to demonstrate but should do so outside the Scottish Parliament rather than outside hospitals
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Cristiano Ronaldo thanks Anfield crowd for ‘respect and compassion’
Cristiano Ronaldo has thanked the Anfield crowd for their show of compassion following the death of his newborn son. A fan-led minute’s applause was held during Tuesday’s Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United, which Ronaldo
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Ferguson Marine: Ministers accused of breaking the law through ferry fiasco transparency 'failure'
SCOTTISH ministers have been accused of breaking the law through a lack of transparency over the ferry fiasco which has seen two new lifeline vessels still out of service after six years and with costs spiralling to a quarter of a million pounds.
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Scotch whisky veteran bows out after 50-year career
A SCOTCH whisky veteran who has worked on some of the industry’s most famous single malts is to retire following a career spanning five decades. Alan McConnochie is stepping down as distillery manager for Brown-Forman’s single malt Scotch whisky
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Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams join Sir Martin Broughton’s Chelsea bid
SIR Martin Broughton believes his bid to buy Chelsea would offer the biggest immediate cash injection into the Stamford Bridge club, the PA news agency understands. Sir Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams have bolstered Broughton’s bid for the Premier
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Gaza violence intensifies as Jerusalem clashes resume
Israel's air force and Palestinian militants have traded fire across the Gaza frontier as clashes again erupted at Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, worsening an escalation similar to the lead-up to last year's Israel-Gaza war. Thursday's violence
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Labour demands SNP councillors vote down car park tax
LABOUR has ruled out bringing in the so-called car park tax in any council they control after next month’s election. They've also called for the SNP to give "a cast-iron commitment that none of their councils will plough ahead with these reckless
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Hong Kong Disneyland reopens as Covid cases ease but deaths rise in Shanghai
Hong Kong has relaxed pandemic restrictions, with Disneyland and museums reopening and night-time restaurant dining resuming as the city's worst Covid-19 outbreak appears to be fading. Enthusiastic visitors ran into Disneyland the moment the gates
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
The shamefaced Diary admits that it hasn’t watched Coronation Street in many a long year. Though if this colourful continuity announcer from UTV was promoting the show in Scotland we’re sure we’d be avid fans faster than you can say: “Bring back Ena
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Scottish Government launches consultation on criminalising misogyny
THE SCOTTISH Government has launched a consultation on bringing in a string of new offences criminalising specific forms of hatred and prejudice against women and girls. It follows recommendations made earlier this year in a report by the Misogyny
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Recorded sexual crime figures worst for 50 years
THE recorded level of sexual crime in Scotland has reached its highest level for half a century, according to new official figures. Scottish Government data showed the number of sexual crimes recorded by the police in 2021/22 was 14,556, a 15%
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Tory MPs to be given free vote on Boris Johnson investigation
Conservative MPs will be given a free vote on Labour’s calls for a probe into the Prime Minister's mistruths in parliament. Commons leader Mark Spencer confirmed today that Tory MPs have not been whipped to vote against the opposition motion.
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Some of The Best Crypto Exchanges in 2022
These days it seems that everybody and their grandma are talking about and investing in cryptocurrency. And it isn't just happening on the internet, as people manage to slip crypto talk in everyday conversations, even at work. The trouble with
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John Curtice: Slip in Scottish Tories' support could harm unionist campaign
AN ELECTORAL expert has warned that the Conservatives risk slumping to third place in Scotland following next month’s local elections – insisting the decline could lead to “further fragmentation of the political voice of unionism”. In the 2017
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Erik ten Hag to take over as Man Utd manager at the end of the season
MANCHESTER United have confirmed Erik ten Hag will take over as manager at the end of the season. Without a permanent boss since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s exit in November, the Old Trafford giants initially worked under caretaker Michael Carrick before
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Letters: Speeding is a major cause of death and despair and should not be treated as a trivial offence
WITH respect to Partygate, a frequently deployed trope of the Prime Minister’s apologists is that, while we are on the verge of World War Three, his fixed penalty notice for breaking his own lockdown laws is the equivalent of a speeding ticket. Given
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Opinion: Could good old-fashioned personal hygiene keep Covid under control?
‘WAN wee drap!’ When either of her two daughters was going out on a date, my late mother-in-law would always tell them ‘jist keep mind: a’ it takes is wan wee drap.’ Cautionary advice not to bring the affront of an unanticipated pregnancy to her door
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Historic Edinburgh pub rebounds from pandemic with six-figure overhaul
One of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs has been restored to its former glory by its new owners, Victorian public house operator DM Stewart Ltd. Brothers Christian and David Stewart purchased Ryrie's, originally built in the 1800s as a fuelling station
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Johnson urged to lobby Modi for release of Dumbarton man jailed without trial
BORIS Johnson has been urged to use his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call for the release of a Dumbarton man left languishing in an Indian prison for four and a half years. Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained without trial and
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Former Labour MP urges voters to back Tories in May
A FORMER Labour MP is urging Scots to vote tactically for the Tories in next month’s council elections to frustrate the push for a second independence referendum. Pamela Nash, the chief executive of Scotland in Union, warned “pro-separation councillors
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Sean Dyche reflects on the ‘truly incredible times’ he enjoyed at Burnley
Sean Dyche has reflected on the “truly incredible times” he enjoyed at Burnley following his recent sacking. The 50-year-old was fired by the Clarets last week in a bid to preserve their Premier League status with just eight games of the season
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Billionaire sells Scottish distribution centre for £7.5m
AN ISRAELI-born billionaire's business has sold a major distribition centre in Scotland that it acquired in 2018. Galbraith has advised Sol Zakay’s Topland Group on the sale of Thornbridge Distribution Centre in Grangemouth to property investment
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Watch: Scottish marine scientists on the hunt for 'alien' sound of elusive dolphins
Marine scientists are delving into the secret world of an elusive species of dolphin by examining their unique sounds for the first time. Unlike the better-known common and bottlenose dolphins, the Atlantic white sided dolphin prefers the deep
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SNP told to act 'urgently' to bring in buffer zones outside abortion clinics
SNP ministers are being urged to “urgently intervene” and introduce protest free “buffer zones” across all hospitals and medical clinics providing abortion care in Scotland. The call is being made by Scottish Labour MSP Katy Clark who will press
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Misconduct row college failed to meet governance standards, say auditors
A college at the centre of a misconduct and secrecy row has failed to meet good governance standards, according to national auditors. Audit Scotland checks found a number of areas where South Lanarkshire College (SLC) did not fully comply with
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National Tea Day: Four great tearooms to enjoy a cuppa
There is nothing more classically British than afternoon tea. In fact, the UK has consumed more tea than most countries around the world, with a love for the drink that not only dates back centuries, but has got more popular over time. Here are four
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Renewables revolution offers everyone a chance to shine
It probably wouldn’t be completely fair or accurate to describe Scotland’s energy sector as being pale, male and stale, but it’s not exactly a hothouse of diversity either. However, real efforts are now being made to change that. There is a recognition
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NSPCC reveal almost 900 child abuse referrals made to Scottish agencies in last year
Almost 900 referrals about child abuse were reported to Scottish agencies last year, according to new figures released by the NSPCC helpline. The latest data shows that in 2021/22, the helpline made a total of 897 referrals - an average of two
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Queen’s 96th birthday celebrated with release of new photograph
The Queen’s 96th birthday has been marked with the release of a picture showing her indulging her passion for horses and ponies. Standing with two of her fell ponies, the Queen was photographed as the build-up begins for the Royal Windsor Horse
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MSPs dismiss push for ministerial resignations if Scots fiasco ferries are delayed again
MSPS have rejected calls for assurances that that there would be ministerial resignations if the timetable for the completion of two delayed and over-budget ferries is missed again. They voted 65 votes to 52 in favour of a Scottish Government amendment
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Relentless attacks pound last defenders holed up in Mariupol
Relentless Russian attacks pounded the last Ukrainian stronghold in the besieged city of Mariupol as a fighter apparently on the inside issued a video plea for help, saying defenders holed up in a giant steel factory “may have only a few days or hours
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House prices rose by £2,500 a day in popular Scottish suburb
House prices in a popular Scottish suburb shot up by £2,500 a day in February, according to a report. Semi-detached houses are now selling for £750,00 in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire. The area is now the third most expensive place in Scotland
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Camley's Cartoon: Johnson and the late great auk
Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on Johnson and the great auk Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 7000. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk.
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Struan Stevenson: It's no wonder Scottish voters despair of SNP ineptitude
ARE you a confused voter? With the council elections only two weeks away, voters should be focusing on who they think may do the best job locally, rather than who they love or hate nationally. But confusion has engulfed Scotland’s electorate. They
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Opinion: President Zelenskyy is a hero to the world but who is the man behind the Ukrainian resistance?
Volodymyr Zelensky has become a political superstar since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 this year. His carefully choreographed social media performances combined with the platform given to him by international news organisations and sympathetic
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Tom Gordon: After the moral high ground, it’s all downhill for Ross
IT’S a tricky place, the moral high ground. Hard to reach, harder to hold. “I have constituents who didn’t get to say goodbye to loved ones; families who could not mourn together; people who didn’t visit sick relatives because they followed the
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CalMac warned of 'unlawful' plan for 'punitive' charges for changing lifeline ferry bookings
STATE-CONTROLLED ferry operator CalMac is planning to charge users for cancelling a booking - in a move one user group described as "punitive" and may be unlawful. The state-controlled ferry operator is proposing to introduce a cancellation levy
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Scotland faces biggest rail strike in modern history this summer as safety fears surface
SCOTLAND's rail services face being brought to a summer standstill as thousands of railway workers ballot for strike action as safety concerns surface over plans to cut hundreds of critical maintenance jobs. The fears come as unions warned there
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Scottish housebuilder hoists ‘for sale’ sign over business he founded in 1975
By Ian McConnell Business Editor Stewart Milne has hoisted the “for sale” sign over his eponymous housebuilding group, having decided to retire nearly half a century after founding the Aberdeen-based business. Mr Milne, who is executive
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SNP and Labour unite in call to Scottish Tory MPs to back partygate investigation
The Scottish Conservatives’ political opponents have called on them to hold Boris Johnson to account in a key Commons vote over whether he should face investigation over the partygate scandal. The SNP and Scottish Labour have said Tory MPs should
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Food bank network slammed over deal with Deliveroo
A SCOTTISH charity boss has slammed a deal struck between a national food bank network and Deliveroo. Angela Moohan, chief executive of The Larder, a social enterprise providing food to households on low incomes, called for the Trussell Trust to
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Sarwar criticised by council Labour chief over no deals with SNP
A SENIOR Labour politician has criticised Anas Sarwar's opposition to the formation of any coalitions between their party and the SNP after the May elections. Elaine Murray, the Labour leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council who has run the administration
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Scottish energy giant buys £480m windfarm portfolio
SSE is making a €580m (£480m) move into Southern Europe with the acquisition of a portfolio of onshore wind development projects from Siemens Gamesa Renewables Europe (SGRE). The Perth-based energy giant said the portfolio includes excellent assets
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North Sea oil services giant hails increase in activity in area amid energy security drive
WOOD chief executive Robin Watson has welcomed signs of increased activity in the North Sea oil and gas market as he insisted the £2.2 billion acquisition the group completed to reduce its reliance on the area made sense. Mr Watson said the increased
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Use more non-dentists in practices to tackle Scotland's dental backlog, says expert
A LEADING dental professor is encouraging decision makers to consider employing more dental therapists in a bid to help tackle the significant backlog of patients waiting for appointments. Professor Phil Taylor, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery
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Mark Smith: How to make Doctor Who great again
Do you still watch Doctor Who? Nah. Didn’t think so. The ratings for the latest episode were 2.2million, which is lower than the numbers the show was getting at the fag-end of the 80s when its enemies were Coronation Street, the BBC itself, and the
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Herald Diary: Why gran was horrified at Greggs
Food for thought ON a bus into Edinburgh, reader David Cunningham overheard an elderly lady chatting to her teenage granddaughter. “Gran,” said the teen, “when we get into town can I get one of those vegan sausage rolls from Greggs?” “What
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Crawford thriving after exclusive Albany Academy move then Helen Holm triumph
GRACE Crawford has packed so much into the last few months, she’ll probably get hit with a charge for excess baggage. Back in October, Crawford swapped North Berwick for the Bahamas as she embarked on a scholarship at the exclusive Albany Academy
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Olympic medallist Carlin thrilled to be back in Glasgow for Track Nations Cup
WHEN Jack Carlin returns to his home velodrome in Glasgow today, it will immediately evoke one of his fondest memories of his cycling career to date. Six years ago, as a fresh-faced teenager, Carlin burst onto the international scene with victory
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Scottish economy moves further ahead of pre-pandemic levels
By Ian McConnell SCOTTISH economic output grew by 0.4 per cent month-on-month in February, to be 1.3% above its pre-pandemic level two years earlier, official figures show. The seasonally adjusted gross domestic product figures from the Scottish
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Scott Wright: Is historic jeweller pointing the way to better times for Glasgow city centre?
PLANS for a major investment by one of Glasgow’s longest-established firms sparked a flicker of hope that there could be a brighter future for the beleaguered city centre. Laings, the esteemed family-owned jeweller, is proposing to invest £5 million
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Scotmid chief Brodie in results warning as uncertainty looms
By Scott Wright THE chief executive of Scotmid has warned the results achieved by the co-operative in recent times are “unlikely to be repeated in the coming years”. John Brodie was commenting on the difficult outlook facing Edinburgh-based
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Scottish firm secures double win in 2022 Queen's Awards
Thirteen Scottish firms have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, including double winner Calnex Solutions of Linlithgow. Originally known as the Queen’s Awards to Industry, the programme has been running since 1966 and
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Scottish bank posts record income
HAMPDEN & Co has hailed strong growth in loans and deposits in 2021, which it said was driven in part by its evolving product suite and increased referrals from professional intermediaries. The Edinburgh-based bank said deposits from clients rose
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SNP launches strategy to attract skilled workers from rest of United Kingdom
SNP ministers are drawing up a strategy to attract skilled renewables, life sciences and space sector workers to Scotland from other parts of the United Kingdom. The Scottish Government is attempting to plug skills gaps in the country’s workforce
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Most intensive care 'Covid' admissions are not due to virus
ONLY one in four patients admitted to intensive care with Covid since the beginning of the year were hospitalised because of the infection. The analysis of intensive care patients in Scotland is the first undertaken since Omicron became the dominant
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Letters: Make the wind operators pay for the energy bills pain
I WAS aghast when I read the CEO of Scottish Power’s comments regarding escalating energy bills and his suggestions of who should be paying more ("‘Give poorest £1,000 off bills’ says Scottish Power boss", The Herald, April 20). Scottish Power is one
