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What is today’s Wordle? April 30 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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What is today’s Wordle? April 30 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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Nathaniel Atkinson desperate for more success with Hearts and Australia after impressive campaign
NATHANIEL ATKINSON has already packed plenty into the last 12 months but is desperate for yet more success with Hearts and Australia in the coming weeks and months. A goal-scorer and man-of-the-match winner as he helped Melbourne City with the
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Russian keeper Ivan Konovalov prepares to make Livingston debut after settling in West Lothian
WITH his nation’s leaders making enemies worldwide with their invasion of Ukraine, Ivan Konovalov has revealed he has been thankful for the hand of friendship at Livingston. The goalkeeper, who signed from Rubin Kazan in January, is this afternoon
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Martindale hopeful Konovalov won't face backlash as first Russian to play since Ukraine invasion
DAVID Martindale is hopeful Ivan Konovalov will not suffer any supporter backlash when the Livingston debutant becomes the first Russian to play in the UK since the invasion of Ukraine. Konovalov will deputise for Max Stryjek against Hibernian
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Hibs interim boss Gray insists high profile names linked with club is proof job is attractive proposition
HIBERNIAN interim manager David Gray insists the high profile names linked with the dugout vacancy proves that the club remains an attractive proposition. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane and ex-Netherlands international Phillip Cocu
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Glasgow's play-off dreams under threat as Bulls outmuscle Danny Wilson’s Warriors
AFTER spending much of the season apparently in the fight for a top-four finish and a home play-off, Glasgow are now at risk of dropping out of the URC’s top eight altogether after a second defeat on South African soil. The Warriors put in a more
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Mike Blair confident that Edinburgh squad will be on top of their game for Ulster test
EDINBURGH have shown considerable promise this season, playing an entertaining brand of rugby that has kept them in contention in both the URC and the Challenge Cup. The question over the coming weeks - starting in the league against Ulster - is
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Scotland have nothing to lose against Ireland and will 'have some fun', insists Helen Nelson
HELEN Nelson believes that Scotland have nothing to lose against Ireland this evening and can therefore “have some fun” as they bid to end a four-game losing run in this season’s TikTok Six Nations. Nelson’s team beat the Irish in a World Cup qualifier
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Raith Rovers' play off dreams dashed by resurgent Killie fightback
IN the end recovering from a winter of discontent proved too tall an order for Raith Rovers. Despite taking the lead and, for a time allowing themselves to believe, they’ll spend another year in Scotland’s second tier, their faint hopes of clawing
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British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages
A member of the so-called Islamic State terror cell known as The Beatles has been jailed for life after admitting his role in the murder of US hostages in Syria. Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, originally from Paddington, London, showed no emotion as
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MP to continue duties amid suggestion he opened porn video accidentally
Conservative MP Neil Parish has rejected calls to stand down immediately while being the subject of investigations for allegedly watching pornography in the Commons chamber. The MP for Tiverton and Honiton has also suggested he may have opened
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Meet the gay French comedy set in Russia, premiering in Scotland - and filmed in Ukraine
A French comedy tackling Russian homophobia through the story of a visiting gay water polo team receives its Scottish premiere in Edinburgh next month – even as members of its cast and crew are under fire in Ukraine, where the film was made. Directed
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Homelessness charity Social Bite investigated by watchdog
An internationally-renowned social enterprise dedicated to ending homelessness is being investigated by Scotland's charity watchdog after complaints from a former employee. Social Bite has raised millions to help eradicate rough-sleeping after
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Tribute paid to journalist killed in Kyiv missile strike as Putin accused of showing UN 'his middle finger'.
A radio journalist was killed in overnight strikes after Russian forces targeted Kyiv while the United National secretary-general visited the Ukrainian capital. Vira Hyrych was in her home in Kyiv when the building was struck by a Russian missile
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Misinformation fears amid 'vast sums' of Chinese funds given to Scottish universities
UNIVERSITIES in Scotland have accepted millions in funding from a Chinese state-backed programme that has been blacklisted in several countries over fears it is being used to advance Beijing’s political agenda. Five universities have accepted more
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Self-isolation payment to be cut by more than half from Sunday
A payment to help low-income individuals self-isolate is set to be cut by more than half from Sunday. The self-isolation support grant will drop from £500 to £225 from May 1 after changes to 'stay at home' guidance will reduce the isolation period
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Julian Barnes creates a woman for all times in Elizabeth Finch
Elizabeth Finch Julian Barnes Jonathan Cape, £16.99 Review by Rosemary Goring ARE novels more frivolous than non-fiction? Not in Julian Barnes’s universe. His are as thought-provoking as any history or biography, and never more so than
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Two Scottish holiday parks change hands
By Ian McConnell Lossiemouth Bay Holiday Park and Burghead Beach Caravan Park, on the Moray Firth near Elgin, have been acquired by major holiday parks operator Park Holidays UK. The acquisitions, together with the purchase of a holiday park
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Body recovered from river amid search for missing teenager
A body has been found in the search for a missing teenager from Aberdeenshire. An extensive search was launched for 16-year-old Bryce Grant, known as Forbes, after he was last seen in the River Ugie in Peterhead. Officers, assisted by the
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Hillwalkers warned of disruption accessing Ben Nevis
Hillwalkers and climbers have been warned of a months-long disruption to a Ben Nevis route due to a significant forestry operation. Work will get underway from the start of May and will continue until March next year in Leanachen Forest on the
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Taylor ordered by WBC to begin negotiations with Zepeda over title defence
JOSH Taylor has been ordered by the WBC to begin negotiations with Jose Zepeda over a title defence - but the bout is unlikely to happen. Zepeda is next in line for a shot at the WBC crown but undisputed super lightweight champion Taylor looks
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Showhome at 'highly anticipated' new neighbourhood launches on Saturday
Miller Homes is launching a “highly anticipated” three-bedroom Urquhart showhome at its new Millerbank development in Clydebank. The new neighbourhood, which is already over 60% sold, has been designed to be in keeping with the industrial heritage
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Tory MP Neil Parish suspended by party for watching pornography in the Commons
Neil Parish, the MP accused of watching pornography in the Commons, is coming under pressure to quit parliament. The Conservatives finally suspended him on Friday, days after two female MPs shocked colleagues by revealing that they had witnessed
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Police begin dig in search for murdered woman's remains
POLICE have commenced digging in a remote area where they believe the remains of a woman brutally murdered more than ten years ago may be buried. Lynda Spence was kidnapped, tortured and murdered in 2011. Two men were jailed for life in 2013 over
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Neil Mackay: Be thankful for devolution, it's sheltering us from Tory authoritarianism
NOTHING is perfect. There are many reasons to grumble about the failures and discontents of devolution - regardless of which side of the constitutional divide you sit on. But a week like this proves the old adage: ‘Be thankful for small mercies
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Agenda: Working to improve the outlook for patients with ovarian cancer
By Marian McNeil AS many of the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be mistaken for less harmful conditions it is often diagnosed at a later stage when treatment is much less likely to be successful. Of the 7,500 new ovarian cancer cases recorded in
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Tennis star Boris Becker sentenced to two-and-a-half years in jail
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for hiding £2.5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts. The former world number one, 54, was declared bankrupt on June 21 2017, owing creditors
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Covid-19 infections continue downward trend in first week face covering laws lifted
Covid-19 infection rates have continued to fall in Scotland for the fifth week in a row. Figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that one in 25 Scots had the virus in the week ending April 23. This equates to an estimated
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More than 2,200 new Covid cases and 23 deaths recorded in 24 hours
More than 2,200 new cases of Covid have been recorded in the past 24 hours, along with 23 deaths linked to the virus. According to the latest statistics, 2,254 new coronavirus infections have been reported to by Public Health Scotland, falling
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Nathaniel Atkinson admits Hearts move has exceeded expectations so far
NATHANIEL Atkinson admits his move to Hearts has exceeded expectations so far. The 22-year-old arrived at Tynecastle from Melbourne City in January and an injury to regular right-back Michael Smith has paved the way for the Australian to become
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Ex-justice secretary demands full judge-led ferry fiasco public inquiry after 'missing' documents row
CALLS have been made for a judge-led public inquiry over Scotland's ferry fiasco to overcome the 'transparency obstacles' faced by public finance auditors. It comes after Auditor General Stephen Boyle raised concerns about 'missing evidence' over
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Fresh appeal over Glasgow man's mystery disappearance 20 years ago
Police have launched a fresh appeal to help solve the mystery of a man’s disappearance from Glasgow two decades ago. Joseph Connelly has not been seen since April 2002 and has not been in touch with his family, who say they are tormented by his
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Ukraine to face Borussia Monchengladbach in Scotland warm-up friendly
UKRAINE'S first fixture since the country was invaded by Russia has been announced, with a friendly in Germany serving as preparation for their World Cup play-off against Scotland. Bundesliga outfit Borussia Monchengladbach will host Ukraine on
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All you need to know about the 'offers over' system
If you are looking at purchasing a property marketed as ‘Offers Over’, the main question you will probably be asking is “how much will I need to pay to get this property?”. The property experts from MOV8 answer the most common questions on this topic
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
If a magical fairy could transform the Diary into human form, we would probably look, sound and behave a lot like Nicolas Cage, who just happens to be one of our favourite movie stars. The over-the-top actor’s outré oeuvre is justly celebrated,
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Live Review: Sex, disco and fish and chips. Jessie and Lennie Ware bring their Table Manners podcast to Edinburgh
Table Manners with Jessie & Lennie Ware, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, April 28 OLGA in the audience has a question for Sophie Ellis-Bextor. “Sophie,” she asks, “how often do you have sex with your husband?” That Ellis-Bextor, after catching her
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£1.5m Gretna tourist attraction aims to attract global market
It became a haven for young lovers after an 18th century English law made it an offence for couples under 21 to marry without their parents' permission. Love-struck teenagers could marry on the spot in Scotland in a simple marriage declaration
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Labour admits Rayner at 'beergate' event with Starmer
LABOUR has admitted deputy leader Angela Rayner was present when Sir Keir Starmer was filmed drinking beer with colleagues during lockdown after previously denying it. The party said it had made a “genuine mistake” when it insisted in January that
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Review: Van Gogh Alive, Edinburgh. Is all the fuss justified?
Van Gogh Alive, Festival Square, Edinburgh, until July 17. THIS enjoyable, high-profile event, which has been devised by Grande Experiences, of Port Melbourne, Australia, is one of a number of immersive exhibitions worldwide, all centred on the
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Hong Kong's John Lee pledges to enact local security law
Hong Kong's only candidate for the upcoming leadership elections has pledged to enact long-shelved local legislation to protect against security threats and vowed to increase the city's competitiveness after taking office. John Lee, formerly the
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Jazz fest returns to New Orleans for 2022
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back for the first time in three years after being silenced by the pandemic. Friday's long-awaited revival holds echoes of 2006, when the annual celebration of music and culture went on even after Hurricane
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Linda Bauld: Scotland 'now treating Covid like any other virus'
Scotland is now treating Covid-19 like any other virus, a public health expert has said. Professor Linda Bauld told BBC’s Good Morning Scotland that while the pandemic was not over, positive steps have been made as restrictions are eased further
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5 things we've learned this week: Lucy Worsley's plan is pure murder
Robert McNeil Miss murder Historian Lucy Worsley has criticised crime dramas that invariably involve women being horribly murdered: something we’ve complained about for ages. But she wants more stories about women doing the murdering. Honestly
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Letters: Proposal for a two-year MOT will lead to increased danger on our roads and must be resisted
I NOTE with very considerable concern that the Government has proposed increasing the MOT intervals to two years from the present one year. MOT standards are clearly set to an absolute minimum. Any vehicle which fails to meet those standards are
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Donald MacLeod: Night Tsars could save pubs and clubs
EARLIER this week, in a passionate appeal, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA), Scotland’s leading trade body representing brewers and large pub companies, demanded that Glasgow and Edinburgh follow Manchester and London’s lead, and appoint
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Woman arrested after baby is kidnapped 'met family at church'
The mother of a three-month-old baby kidnapped from their San Francisco Bay Area home said a woman arrested in the case met the family at church and had been spending a lot of time with them. Carolina Ayala told Spanish language television stations
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Beltane: welcoming the return of summer with fire, flair, thunder and theatre
Today, Edinburgh’s singular take on the ancient Celtic ritual which once ushered in the start of summer is a ticketed spectacular which, though the weather is often stubbornly un-summery, still draws thousands of locals and tourists to the summit of
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'Serial killer' found guilty of murdering pensioner, 81, he met at Walmart
A man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over two years has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison in one of the cases against him. Jurors took about 45 minutes to convict Billy Chemirmir, 49, in the March
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Ross says Johnson is back to being 'fit for office'
DOUGLAS Ross is facing further ridicule over his rollercoaster relationship with Boris Johnson, saying the man he wanted to quit in January is now “fit for office”. The Scottish Tory leader said the Prime Minister was worthy of his post because
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Royal Bank owner hikes profits against backdrop of cost-of-living crisis
NATWEST Group, the owner of Royal Bank of Scotland, has reported a 40 per cent rise in first-quarter profits, ahead of expectations, against the deteriorating economic backdrop. The institution, now less than 50 per cent owned by taxpayers following
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Yousaf told to bring back free lateral flow tests amid cost of living crisis
HUMZA Yousaf is being asked to "urgently reverse" the decision to scrap free lateral flow testing amid the cost of living crisis. The call is being made by Labour MSP Katy Clark, who represents West Scotland, who described the decision to remove
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Home sells for £190,000 over asking price as demand outstrips supply
The value of homes sold by Scottish estate agency and legal firm Lindsays has topped £200 million for the first time. The new record high was achieved amid continued intense bidding among buyers as demand outstrips property supply in many areas
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Female Cabinet minister says she was ‘pinned up against a wall’ by male MP
A female Cabinet minister has said she was once “pinned up against a wall” by a male MP as she told colleagues to “keep your hands in your pockets” amid renewed accusations of misogyny and sexual misconduct in Parliament. International Trade Secretary
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Staycation Scotland: Top off-grid holidays to help you switch off and relax
IN the age of inter-connectivity, can we ever really experience a genuine break from our day-to-day existence? Certainly, the idea of ‘getting away from it all’ can seem somewhat antiquated in 2022, with a ‘holiday’ simply meaning we have temporarily
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Alan Simpson: Banning heading the ball will kill football as a sport
AS any football fan will attest, there is nothing better than watching a big defender rise majestically and bullet a header to grab a winning goal. All the better if it’s in the last minute against your bitter rivals in a cup final or a league
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British military veteran ‘showed commando spirit until the end’ in Ukraine
A British military veteran reportedly killed in Ukraine while fighting against Russian forces has been remembered as “the bravest person” and someone who “showed commando spirit until the end”. Tributes have been paid to Scott Sibley after the
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Police investigating £203m of Covid PPE contracts raid Michelle Mone's home — reports
Tory peer Michelle Mone's home has been raided by police investigating a firm for £203 million of Covid PPE government contracts, it has been claimed. Lady Mone, 50, is believed to have been present at an address that was searched by officers
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SNP urge Liz Truss to use seized Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction
THE Foreign Secretary has been urged to “sequester” Russian assets frozen by the UK Government to fund a new Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Alyn Smith, the SNP’s foreign affairs spokesman, said if the “assets were worth sanctioning
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Camley’s cartoon: Keith Brown
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Keith Brown: April 29 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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The Diary: Roy Keane for Hibs? Is Begbie not available
Keane / not keen THE news that former Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane is in the running for the Hibs manager job has delighted many of the club’s supporters. And no wonder, says the Diary. For Roy is famed for his genial,
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Decrease in number of empty shops across Scotland as Covid restrictions ease
The number of empty shops fell slightly in the first quarter of the year, buoyed by an easing of Covid restrictions, figures show. However, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) highlighted that one in six Scottish retail stores still lies empty
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Nicola Sturgeon: SNP ‘will bring communities together while Tories distracted'
Nicola Sturgeon says her party has a plan to “bring our local communities together” while “Tories are distracted with the scandal of partygate”. The First Minister will bring focus to SNP proposals for Scotland’s communities during a local election
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Michael Settle: Will the Rayner controversy turn voters off Tories in local elections?
SEXISM, misogyny and pornography. Just another working week at Westminster. It was almost five years ago that claims of bullying were made in the UK Parliament in the wake of the #MeToo movement, which led to ministerial resignations and a shake-up
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Andy Maciver: Time to launch a local government revolution
I LOVE elections. It’s a bit sad, I know, and perhaps a bit difficult for the average person to understand. But everyone has their thing. Some people are cat enthusiasts. Others get a kick out of going to caravan exhibitions. I like elections.
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Issue of the day: The deeper meaning of Johnny Depp's doodles
HOLLYWOOD actor Johnny Depp has been in court in the United States as his $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife continues, but it's what he has been doing in the courtroom as the case unfolds that managed to detract from the heavy headlines
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Gareth Murray daring to dream as Glasgow Rocks gear up for Sheffield Sharks play-off
AFTER a two-year absence, Glasgow Rocks are once again involved in the BBL post-season. Now that they are there, player/coach Gareth Murray is determined to make a big impression. Scotland’s sole representative in the BBL will tonight host Sheffield
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Centenary exhibition for celebrated textile designer
HE WAS known for his colourful textile designs and caught the eye of Coco Chanel who selected one of his pieces for an early 1960s collection. Now in the centenary year of his birth, a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will explore
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Crime against good taste? Xbox's official new tartan gets a sniffy reception
Microsoft video gaming brand Xbox has created an officially recognised tartan, to mark the 20th anniversary of its launch in Scotland. But while it was seen as a way of bringing tartan to a younger audience, it has not gone down well with some,
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Time for a 'dental summit' to map the future for oral healthcare in Scotland
“So why did you become a dentist then Mr Thain?” was how the conversation started. My practice takes work experience placements from the local school and this was our first since the fateful day in March 2020 when Covid closed us. That question
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Where next for cancer care? From screening and robotics to tailored drugs
Prevention Scottish Government has recently launched a consultation on its Cancer Strategy, which makes it a good time to reflect on what is likely to have the greatest impact on Cancer Care in the future. There is no doubt that we shall see significant
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The key to a sustainable NHS? Investing in prevention and rehabilitation
As Scotland emerges from the current pandemic, the future of our health system must be a clear priority. Prior to the pandemic, there were already significant challenges facing health and social care in Scotland. The experience of the last two years
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Shareholders give go-ahead for bigger banking executive bonuses at NatWest
Royal Bank of Scotland owner NatWest warded off a mini-revolt by shareholders yesterday against plans that could lead to double-digit percentage increases in bonus payouts to its top executives. A backlash had been anticipated after investment
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Ian McConnell: Exasperating, annoying, astonishing: The big Tory idea to solve crisis
It was difficult to know which should have been the dominant emotional response upon hearing earlier this week that Boris Johnson had chaired a Cabinet meeting to discuss “innovative” ways to combat the cost-of-living crisis. Exasperation, annoyance
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Plan for bumper North Sea oil fields development generates strong investor interest
North Sea-focused Jersey Oil and Gas has seen its shares surge around 13 per cent after the company said its plan for a major development in the Moray Forth has generated strong interest among potential investors. Jersey said it is “actively engaged
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Shetland oil pioneer eyes North Sea acquisitions after year of 'profound change'
SHETLAND oil pioneer Hurricane Energy is eyeing acquisition opportunities in the North Sea following a remarkable recovery in the fortunes of the firm. The company came close to being taken over by bond holders in June last year before the High
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Letters: Be thankful for all the dull but honest council candidates
NEIL Mackay is right to highlight the unacceptable behaviour and bigotry of some candidates standing in the local elections next week (“Local election reveals a circus of extremists, nutcases and halfwits”, The Herald, April 28). He is also right to
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Glasgow-based Scottish Friendly in the market for acquisitions under new boss
SCOTTISH Friendly’s new chief executive Stephan McGee has underlined his confidence in the prospects for the savings and life insurance specialist and said it could use acquisitions to accelerate growth. Mr McGee took charge of the Glasgow-based
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Keith Anderson: Business and government must unite to fix acute energy crisis
By Keith Anderson Businesses are well used to facing – and weathering – storms. But soaring business and living costs and instability from the war in Ukraine has meant firms have had little respite from two years of pandemic-dominated disruption
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Scottish haulage firms mark history with charity fundraising
Two of the biggest Scottish names in UK logistics have joined forces to raise a quarter of a million pounds for three local charities. Family-owned PD Stirling of Bellshill won an auction at the end of last year to name the "centenary cab" unveiled
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Catriona Stewart: Reports of Elon Musk's Twitter impact may be greatly exaggerated
ONE careful owner, clutch a bit sticky, makes a lot of noise but fails to accelerate. Car manufacturer Elon Musk might be buying Twitter, in a deal worth $44 billion, and my, aren't folk agitated. A certain high profile celebrity, who's too
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Scottish sausage skin maker warns on price hikes
Devro, the sausage skin maker, has noted "high single digit" percentage revenue growth in the first quarter, compared to the year before. The Scottish company said revenue growth was good in emerging and mature markets supported by "positive underlying
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Scotch whisky giant warns of ‘softer’ sales as Covid hits China
By Scott Wright Pernod Ricard has highlighted the performance of Scotch whisky brands Ballantine’s and The Glenlivet as the drinks giant reported a 20 per cent rise in third-quarter sales to nearly €2.5 billion, underpinned by growth in key markets
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Weir to take £20m profit hit as engineering giant quits Russia
By Scott Wright WEIR Group has revealed it will take a profits hit of up to £20 million after announcing it will wind down its operation in Russia this year, amid the country’s continuing assault on Ukraine. The Glasgow-based engineering company
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Is the TV licence fee value for money? Find out how much it should cost for you
Government plans to freeze the BBC TV licence and potentially scrap it all together in the years ahead have caused mass debate on the value of the mandatory licence on social media. The government will be looking at ways media watchdog Ofcom can
