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What is today’s Wordle? May 5 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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Wetherspoons customers could face unwelcome change as Tim Martin speaks out
Wetherspoons customers could face further price hikes as the pub giant said it expects to break even this year after returning to profit in the third quarter. Chairman Tim Martin shared the warning to customers of the popular pub chain known for
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Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine moved to Poland on June date
SCOTLAND'S Women's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine will now be played in Poland on June 24. It was originally scheduled for Lviv last month. Prior to the invasion of their country, a majority of the Ukraine squad played their football with
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Greig Hutcheon admits '50 just round corner' but golfer not winding down as he heads to Betfred British Masters
UNLESS you’re the indomitable Bernhard Langer, who will probably still be winning tournaments when he’s 106, every golfer has to confront the diminishing of their competitive powers at some point. At 49, Greig Hutcheon is not ready to croak out
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Damien Hoyland reckons Edinburgh are in best shape since his debut in 2015
DAMIEN Hoyland believes that Edinburgh are in the best shape he has seen on and off the field since making his debut in 2015, and as a result had no hesitation in signing a new contract. The 28-year-old back-three player made his comeback from
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Glasgow Warriors' Jamie Bhatti getting back to his best after Six Nations injury blow
IT is only three and a half years since Glasgow Warriors achieved a 42-22 bonus-point win away to Lyon on their way to qualifying for the knock-out phase of the 2018-19 Heineken Champions Cup – but for loose-head prop Jamie Bhatti it feels like a lifetime
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Sturgeon denies being out of touch despite £200k household income
NICOLA Sturgeon has denied being out-of-touch when it comes to the cost of living crisis despite having a pre-tax household income of more than £200,000 a year. The SNP leader said she had turned down the thermostat at her Glasgow home when asked
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt sells for over £7 million at auction
THE blue shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two momentous goals to knock England out of the 1986 World Cup, including the so-called ‘Hand of God’ goal, has sold for a record-breaking sum at auction. The Argentinian, hailed as one of the
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Sturgeon challenged over repairs bill that led to officials considering Cairngorm mountain resort closure
THE FIRST Minister has been urged to “think again” over a decision not to agree further funding to the beleaguered Cairngorm mountain resort. Officials have considered shutting the Cairngorm mountain resort for good as concerns escalate over the
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'I'm not sorry and I didn't lie' - FM's response to Scotland's ferry fiasco and Jim McColl
The First Minister has said she will not say sorry for decisions made around the ferry fiasco contract while denying allegations by tycoon Jim McColl that she had lied over jobs saved. The First Minister has previously called Jim McColl, the former
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Hydrogen fuel network trial for homes under way
A TRIAL is under way to bring the prospect of building a UK-wide delivery network for hydrogen a step closer to reality in a partnership between SGN and INEOS. Hydrogen supplied from the Grangemouth site in Scotland to the SGN project will help
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Mother pays tribute to two-year-old Julius Czapla after father jailed for murder
Lukasz Czapla has been jailed after being found guilty of murdering his two-year-old son at the High Court in Edinburgh. The 41-year-old was on trial for killing Julius Czapla at an address in Muirhouse, Edinburgh, in November 2020. The two-week
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Kevin McKenna: We should listen to Pope's warnings of Nato's role in Ukraine war
WE’LL probably never get to know if Pope Francis is a devotee of the wit and wisdom of Otto von Bismarck. The pontiff’s latest reflections on the Ukrainian crisis though, echo the thoughts of the great, 19th century German chancellor on the art of
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WATCH: First Minister's Questions delayed by strange noise
First Minister's Questions was delayed this afternoon after the speakers in Holyrood's chamber started making weird electrical noises. Transport minister Jenny Gilruth was answering a question about the dualling of the A96 when a low rumbling
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Union warns strikes over ministers' 'illegal pay inducement' to 'Scotland's Navy' now inevitable
UNION leaders have warned strikes that could bring Scotland's fisheries protection to a halt are "inevitable after lack of progress in talks with Scottish Government over a row over a pay award that could constitute an "illegal inducement. The
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Loganair apologises for delays to Orkney and Shetland services
Loganair's chief executive has issued an apology to customers in Orkney and Shetland after a "difficult" month in April. Jonathan Hinkles issued an open letter to the island residents after high levels of Covid staff absences saw a number of passengers
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Scotland's top police officer rules himself out from Met chief role
SCOTLAND'S top police officer has ruled himself from succeeding Dame Cressida Dick as the Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Iain Livingstone, 55, the chief constable of Police Scotland, is said to have impressed Home Secretary Priti Patel and Prime
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Former MP Natalie McGarry says it was 'naive' not to keep receipts for events, court told
A former SNP MP accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from two pro-independence groups is not able to quantify some expenses with any degree of certainty, a court has heard. Natalie McGarry, 40, said it now seems “naive” that she did not keep
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More than 1,300 new Covid cases recoded in 24 hours
More than 1,300 new cases of Covid have been recorded in the past 24 hours. According to the latest statistics, 1,311 new coronavirus infections have been reported to by Public Health Scotland. A further 20 additional deaths have been reported
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An ocean of opportunity awaits at the Port of Cromarty Firth
Having one of the longest deep-water quays in Scotland has proven beneficial for Port of Cromarty Firth, with a number of lucrative offshore windfarm construction projects in the pipeline and optimism surrounding its bid to become a Green Freeport
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Ultra race organisers apologise for dozens of chalk marks on Arran mountain
Organisers of a luxury ultramarathon have apologised after leaving yellow markings on an Arran mountain. Highland Kings said work to remove the marks on Goatfell, made with biodegradable chalk, was now complete. An ascent of the mountain formed
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Liz Truss confirms Russians banned from using UK accountants
Russian businesses will be banned from using UK-based accountancy firms, the Foreign Secretary has announced. Liz Truss has also unveiled sanctions against major Russian media firms this afternoon as the war in Ukraine continues. The plans
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Labour in bid to force Scottish Government to compensate striking miners
FORMER Labour leader Richard Leonard has repeated his demand for miners arrested during the strike to be compensated ”as soon as reasonably practicable”. The MSP has tabled an amendment to the Scottish Government’s Miners Strike Pardons Bill calling
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'Porn MP' Neil Parish officially quits the Commons
A TORY MP who was watching porn in the Commons has formally quit as a parliamentarian. Neil Parish, who initially claimed he was trying to search for 'dominator' tractors when he stumbled across pornography on his mobile phone while sitting
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8 of the most exciting motoring events to check out this summer
The summer months open up a whole new door when it comes to events and days out – and this includes plenty to check out on the motoring scene. In fact, with a calendar packed with options, choosing between them can be tricky – so we've plucked out
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Most Scots don't believe Sturgeon's Indyref2 plan
MOST Scots don’t believe Nicola Sturgeon’s plan for a second independence referendum will happen. The First Minister has insisted she intends to hold IndyRef2 late next year, despite Boris Johnson refusing to grant Holyrood the necessary powers
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Herald Diary: Meme of the Day
Yesterday the Diary complained about the laziness of pets, who often refuse to join the workforce. Though it’s clear that the little scamps know how to have fun, as this video makes clear. Though we’re still not impressed. If this dog were
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New poll points to election setback for Douglas Ross and Scottish Tories
A NEW poll suggests Douglas Ross is set to lead the Scottish Tories backwards in tomorrow’s local elections, as Labour moves up into second place. On Monday, Mr Ross told the Herald he expected to come second behind the SNP despite controversy
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Mary Contini's recipe: Lamb, artichoke and lemon stew
I got a telling off from Philip for offering you a kedgeree recipe for Easter day. Where’s the leg of lamb, he complained? Unfortunately, the price of new season lamb is pretty prohibitive so I made this delicious lamb stew with artichokes to make
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Elon Musk invited to discuss Twitter plans with MPs
Elon Musk has been invited to give evidence to MPs expected about his expected takeover of social media giant Twitter. Conservative MP Julian Knight called for the billionaire entrepreneur to discuss his plans for the site at a parliamentary committee
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Sirens wail and people pause as Israel commemorates war dead
Israel has honoured its soldiers and civilians killed in wars and militant attacks, with air raid sirens wailing nationwide for two minutes and citizens observing a moment of pause for Memorial Day. Ceremonies and poetry readings were held at cemeteries
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Governor of US state seeks disaster status amid battle to control wildfire
New Mexico's governor has asked President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scrambled to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the US from destroying more homes in the foothills of the Rocky
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Oil and gas sector still has a key role to play in our energy mix
The transition to renewable energy undoubtedly has major repercussions for the production of hydrocarbons – but there is now an acknowledgement that the oil and gas sector still has a key role to play in our energy mix as we seek to reduce carbon emissions
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Letters: Why should a tiny minority be allowed to take privacy and dignity and away from women?
I NOTE your article referring to Nicola Sturgeon "refusing to define what a woman is" ("First Minister comes under fire after refusing to define meaning of ‘woman’", The Herald, May 3).Perhaps I can help her. I am a woman. Every cell in my body
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Richard Muir: World cycling championships will be huge boost for Glasgow
THE UCI Cycling World Championships 2023 is coming to Glasgow, and it is not just cycling fanatics who are excited about the prospect of the world once again descending on our city. With restrictions easing and businesses beginning to recover,
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Agenda: Collaboration is key to keeping Scotland as a science superpower
By Dr Robin Hoyle SCOTLAND has fought hard for its place as a science superpower. Our long-standing reputation for innovation, enterprise and delivering internationally recognised research is not up for debate – the fact that around 10 per cent
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Police Scotland chief constable 'among frontrunners for top Met role'
SCOTLAND'S top police officer is among the leading candidates to become the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, according to reports. Iain Livingstone, 55, the chief constable of Police Scotland, is said to have impressed Home Secretary Priti
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Let them eat own brand: Tory minister tells shoppers to buy 'value' goods to cope with soaring costs
A SENIOR UK Government minister has been accused of being "woefully out of touch" for saying that people could buy own brand food to mitigate the cost of living crisis. Prices of everyday items such as bread, milk and chicken has rocketed in recent
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Energy giant moves into £30m Glasgow office block
A MAJOR energy company has committed to occupying around one-third of the new Cadworks office development in Glasgow in one of the biggest lettings of the Scottish commercial property market so far this year. Ovo Energy has signed a deal to lease
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Beijing closes 10% of subway stations in bid to stem Covid spread
Beijing has closed around 10% of the stations in its vast subway system as an additional measure against the spread of coronavirus. The subway authority, in a brief message, said only that the decision to shut 40 stations was taken as part of epidemic
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North Korea fires ballistic missile amid rising animosities
North Korea has launched a ballistic missile towards its eastern waters, Japanese and South Korean officials said. The launch, the North's 14th round of weapons firing, comes days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster his nuclear
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'No timeframe' for lifting ScotRail alcohol ban brought in during pandemic
ScotRail has said there are "no plans" to reverse a ban on alcohol on services brought in during the pandemic. The policy was introduced in November 2020 as part of the rail operator's pandemic response after inebriated passengers showed "complete
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Some of the Best CBD Oils in the UK: Our Top Brands Reviewed 2022
In recent years, CBD has become a sought after wellness supplement. Regulation was lacking behind, but now the UK’s Food Standard Agency has taken the very important steps to clean up the industry. For the first time, we will know whether products
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Scottish entrepreneur Tom Flockhart dies aged 73
TOM Flockhart, the entrepreneur behind a business which has dominated Scotland’s office equipment sector for over 40 years, has died. The father-of-four died after a short battle with cancer. He was 73. A charismatic figure, Mr Flockhart was
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Starmer denies election pact with LibDems but wobbles over National Insurance rise
LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer has denied his party has made an electoral pact with the Liberal Democrats to beat the Tories in tomorrow's elections. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Sir Keir dismissed the claims that Labour was not standing
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Ex-paratrooper walking UK coast welcomes baby boy with woman he met in Scotland
A man who has raised more than £340,000 walking the UK’s coastline for charity has celebrated the birth of his son with the woman he fell in love with during the Scottish leg of his hike. Christian Lewis and Kate Barron welcomed a baby boy on Sunday
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Open Goal announce Broomhill FC partnership as Simon Ferry named manager
BROOMHILL FC have agreed a partnership with Open Goal in a move which will see Simon Ferry appointed as manager. Both parties announced the "revolutionary deal" on Wednesday with the Lowland League club to become Open Goal Broomhill FC from the
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Nicola Sturgeon and Joe Biden condem threat to US abortion rights
Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out in support women in America who fear their long-guaranteed right to abortion is about to be overturned. The First Minister has joined President Joe Biden in criticising a “radical” leaked draft Supreme Court opinion
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Ukraine hopes for more evacuations from besieged steel mill
Ukrainian officials and the United Nations say they hope to arrange more evacuations from the bombed-out steel mill in Mariupol. Their comments came as scores of civilians reached relative safety after enduring weeks of shelling that targeted the
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Path could be clear for Glasgow or Edinburgh to reach European Challenge Cup final - Martin Hannan
LOOKING ahead to this weekend’s fixtures in the European Challenge Cup, it is clear that Scotland’s two fully professional sides face daunting challenges, but if they can both prevail the way is open for either Edinburgh Rugby or Glasgow Warriors to
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Party leaders make final push for votes
SCOTLAND’S political parties will make their final pitch to voters today ahead of tomorrow’s crucial local government election. Nicola Sturgeon asked Scots to back the SNP to “make the Tories sit up and take notice”. While Douglas Ross urged
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Camley’s Cartoon: ferries
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on ferries May 4 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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Adam Tomkins: How the Scottish Government became addicted to secrecy
SECRECY, it used to be said, was the British disease. With repressive libel laws, one of the world’s most comprehensive regimes of official secrets protection, and no freedom of information act, the UK used to be notorious for its closed government
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Rosemary Goring: Does census shambles show we've had enough of being nagged by politicians?
THERE’S an unspoken belief among many Scots that when it comes to obeying rules, we’re better at it than most. Take lockdown: while Westminster was partying as if it was Ibiza, Holyrood was as sober as Stornoway on the sabbath. No playground swings
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Councils on brink of extinction due to Holyrood's power grab, union warns
COUNCILS will be left responsible for only “bins and bodies” if the Scottish Government continues centralising services, the head of Scotland’s largest local authority trade union has warned. Speaking ahead of the elections tomorrow, Tracey Dalling
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Anger over SNP Government 5G shortfall
SCOTLAND’S “patchwork” broadband connectivity is holding back businesses, it is claimed as a new study shows this country also lagging behind the US on internet speeds. The Fair Internet Report found that at US median speeds of 83 Mbps were almost
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Letters: It is a gross insult to liken Boris Johnson to Churchill
I TAKE grave exception to your front-page subheading today which implies Boris Johnson's speech and actions could be Churchillian ("Prime Minister will evoke the spirit of Churchill with ‘finest hour’ address in Kyiv", The Herald, May 4). Churchill
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Pixy in your pocket: Will you be buying a drone for your Snapchat account?
SNAP, the company behind the instant messaging app Snapchat, has launched a new flying drone camera called The Pixy. It promises hands-free photography with no selfie stick required. It may mark the beginning of drone tech becoming widely adopted by
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LibDems confident of wooing disaffected Conservative voters
ALEX Cole-Hamilton has claimed Scotland is on the verge of a “liberal revival” – with the party expecting to woo disaffected Tory voters in tomorrow’s local elections. The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader is expecting his party to make big gains
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Prominent Scottish law firm reveals move to Inverness as promotions announced
By Scott Wright LAW firm Brodies has announced details of an office move to Inverness while unveiling a raft of promotions. The firm said it will relocate its Highlands office to Clava House in the city’s Cradlehall Business Park from its current
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Ian McConnell: Mr Rees-Mogg, in what world is Brexit in its entirety not an ‘act of self-harm?’
FURTHER long delays by the UK Government in new border controls for fresh food imported from the European Union – announced by arch-Brexiter Jacob Rees-Mogg last week – are surely an embarrassment for the Johnson administration. However, while
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'Finest' Georgian townhouse restored for luxury apartments on Glasgow's Clyde
A historic building described as one of the finest Georgian townhouses in the UK is coming onto Glasgow’s property market by the end of the year. A major restoration project is progressing to transform the A-listed Laurieston House into 11 luxury
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BP outlines plans for North Sea oil and gas developments as windfall tax calls grow
BP has said it plans to invest up to £18bn in the UK energy system by the end of 2030 and will support the drive to net zero while continuing to grow its North Sea oil and gas business. Chief executive Bernard Looney told analysts the company expects
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North Sea firm to bring new gas field into production amid Ukraine war fallout
A North Sea firm that won backing from US billionaire Warren Buffett is set to ramp up production in the area as the UK looks to reduce its reliance on imports amid the fallout from the war in Ukraine. IOG said it is on track to start production
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Whisky boss paid more than £200,000 in year of stock market flotation
By Scott Wright THE boss of the company that owns The Scotch Malt Whisky Society has received remuneration of more than £200,000 during a year that it floated on the stock market. David Ridley, executive managing director of The Artisanal Spirits
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Iain Macwhirter: Why there is little hope left for local democracy
LOCAL government elections should be about rubbish and roads, potholes and planning. Tomorrow’s vote will be about anything but. The big issue is windfall taxes on energy companies according to Labour’s Anas Sarwar. About “sending a message” to Boris
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Majority of Scots firms to hike prices amid inflationary pressure, report finds
By Scott Wright Nearly 90 per cent of businesses in Scotland have declared they will increase prices by more than normal this year, while more than one-third expect to reduce their operations because of rising energy prices. The latest Addleshaw
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Herald Diary: Fowl play when it comes to food prices
Food for thought PRECIPITOUS price rises are a great concern for our readers. Jim Morrison tells us he heard on the lunchtime news that due to various circumstances chicken feed has become much more expensive. Jim adds wisely: “I don’t suppose
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Nicola Love: When the conversation runs out
IN the wake of the death of someone you love, hindsight is a horrible, wonderful thing. If I had known then what I know now, I would have chosen my last words better; I would have made that trip a little earlier. The last time I hugged them, I
