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See the Scottish hotel named among Tripadvisor's best in its 2022 awards
Tripadvisor has announced its 2022 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best Hotels’ and there is a Scottish spot perfect for your Spring staycation. The world’s largest travel guidance platform revealed its most-loved hotels around the world across
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What is today’s Wordle? May 10 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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John McGlynn determined to turn Falkirk around following Raith Rovers exit
JOHN McGLYNN is confident he can be the man to return Falkirk to the top of the Scottish game after deciding the time was right to leave Raith Rovers. The former Hearts and Livingston manager is adamant he left his second spell in charge at Raith
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Danny Jardine targets play-off success with Edinburgh City
DANNY JARDINE insists Edinburgh City are determined to go one step further than last season after getting play-off revenge on Dumbarton. The capital outfit earned a second successive play-off final after Saturday’s 1-1 draw against the Sons sealed
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Hibernian owner Ron Gordon will not speak to Derek McInnes about Easter Road vacancy
HIBERNIAN will begin interviewing for the vacant manager’s role this week - but will not be speaking to Derek McInnes. Former Aberdeen boss McInnes became the bookmakers’ favourite last Friday after leading Kilmarnock back to the Premiership.
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Scottish Rugby need to get real and devise a long-term plan - David Barnes
AS disappointing as it was to see both Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors tumble out of the Challenge Cup – Europe’s second tier tournament – at the quarter-final stage last weekend, this turn of events should not come as a huge surprise to anyone. In
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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson confirmed for US PGA Championship
TIGER WOODS and defending champion Phil Mickelson have been confirmed in the field for next week’s US PGA Championship. Woods made his return to competitive golf at last month’s Masters while Mickelson has not played a tournament since February
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Glasgow Rocks' season ends in defeat as Leicester Riders progress to play-off final
GLASGOW ROCKS' season ended with a 104-78 defeat at Leicester Riders in the second leg of their BBL Playoff semi-final. It secured a 209-162 win on aggregate for the league champions who will face London Lions in next Sunday’s finale at The O2.
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Achilles injury forces Naomi Osaka to withdraw from Italian Open
NAOMI OSAKA has withdrawn from this week’s Italian Open with an Achilles injury. The four-time grand slam champion sustained the problem at the Madrid Open last week and struggled during a second-round loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo. Osaka said
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Celtic players and staff pay tribute to 'tremendous' Scott Brown as Parkhead icon retires
CELTIC players and staff have paid tribute to Scott Brown after the former Parkhead captain announced his retirement from playing. The central midfielder, who won 22 trophies during his 14-year spell in Glasgow's east end, departed the club last
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Queen to miss state opening of parliament
The Queen is to miss the state opening of parliament for only the third time in her reign. The elderly monarch had been due to address the Commons and the Lords tomorrow, but Buckingham Palace said Prince Charles would now read out the speech
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Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes are no nearer to propelling him back to the front
LEWIS HAMILTON fell silent on the radio following the Miami Grand Prix before admitting Mercedes are no closer to propelling him back to the front. Hamilton started sixth and finished in the same position after he fell behind team-mate George Russell
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Glasgow scam alert after conmen trick pensioner out of £7000
A WARNING has been issued to residents across Glasgow to beware of scammers trying to take advantage of people worried about the rising cost of living. It comes after a retired teacher was targeted in Paisley who was visited by a cold caller offering
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Supermarket giant Morrisons wins takeover battle for collapsed McColl's
Morrisons has beaten EG Group in the battle to buy collapsed convenience chain McColl's, saving 16,000 jobs, the supermarket has said. It added that Morrisons will take over the company's two pension schemes. The convenience chain fell into
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David Gray reveals uncertainty over Scott Allan's future at Hibs
DAVID GRAY has admitted that he does not know if Scott Allan will be offered a contract extension - with the caretaker boss insisting that the club's next permanent manager will make a decision over the playmaker's future. Allan, 30, has struggled
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Douglas Ross announces deputy and new chairman after heavy election losses
THE Scottish Tories have appointed a deputy leader and a new party chairman following their election losses last week. Douglas Ross announced the changes today following “very disappointing” results in Thursday’s poll in a bid to strengthen his
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Laura Collett lauds ‘unbelievable’ strength of GB eventing after Badminton win
Newly-crowned Badminton champion Laura Collett has hailed Britain’s “unbelievable” eventing strength after another spectacular performance. British riders, led by Collett and London 52, filled the top seven places and collected £281,000 in prize
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Emma Raducanu confirms first competitive appearance of the year in UK next month
EMMA RADUCANU will play in front of a British crowd at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham next month. It is set to be a first competitive appearance in her home country for the 19-year-old since her remarkable US Open triumph. Raducanu’s only
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Starmer: I'll resign as Labour leader if fined for a lockdown breach
SIR Keir Starmer has dramatically promised to resign if he is fined by the police for breaking lockdown rules in the so-called ‘beergate’ scandal. The UK Labour leader said he believed in honour and integrity and the principle that those who make
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Remember When ... Wartime Scottish children were evacuated to Canada
MORE than 100 Scottish children (50 from Glasgow) joined 400 English and Welsh youngsters to sail to Canada in August 1940, on a voyage organised under the wartime evacuation scheme of the Children’s Overseas Reception Board. The youngsters were
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Work to start on new Glasgow bridge
Civil engineering and building contractor Farrans Construction is celebrating 75 years in Scotland having completed over 1GW of windfarms, enough to power 750,000 homes in the country. The contractor is currently on site on a number of strategically
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Remember When ... Singer’s had a shop in Sauchiehall Street
IN November 1964 the Singer plant at Clydebank – already the world’s largest sewing-machine factory, with 7,000 tons of machines being exported from the port of Glasgow the previous year alone – began to modernise and diversify, opening a new main
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Remember When ... Huge piles of rubbish led to talk of rats and cats
A STRIKE by Glasgow dustcart drivers in February 1975 led to emergency refuse tips, such as this one, in Crawford Street, Partick. Tons of rubbish had been dumped there by local people, and while the strike continued two cleansing department employees
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Glasgow Business Awards set to celebrate city's success stories
The Glasgow Business Awards, hosted by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, is returning for its 24th year with a black-tie ceremony later this year. With Royal Bank of Scotland as main sponsor, and The Herald as media partner, the awards will once again
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What is a Note of Interest in the Scottish Property Market?
If you’re thinking of buying a property in Scotland, you may be asked if you wish to ‘note interest’ in the property and you might be wondering what a Note of Interest is, why you would want to note interest and who can submit a Note of Interest for
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Gardening: How to spruce up your front garden on a budget to help sell your home
Looking to sell your house this summer? First impressions count for a lot, so it may be time to spruce up your front garden. Some 68% of home buyers think 'kerb appeal' is important when buying a home, according to a HomeOwners Alliance survey.
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SNP and Greens to open talks on prospect of Holyrood style deal to run Glasgow
THE SNP and the Greens are due to begin talks in the coming days about the prospect of forming a joint administration to run Scotland's largest local authority. Susan Aitken, Glasgow city council's SNP group leader, and senior SNP councillor Ricky
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Remember When ... Demolition work caused an outcry in Edinburgh
DEMOLITION of properties in George Square, prototype of Edinburgh’s 18th century New Town, began within hours of the last legal objection having been removed in the Court of Session in June 1960. A number of women in mourning clothes demonstrated
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So who is this new Scots Doctor Who?
Jodie Whittaker’s replacement as Doctor Who has finally been revealed, to the great delight of Whovians everywhere – and no, it isn’t David Tennant, despite the rumours doing the rounds on social media last month So who is it? The actor who
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Natalie McGarry sent herself £10k Yes group fund before paying rent, court told
NATALIE McGarry transferred more than £10,000 from a Yes group's fund into her own bank account before paying rent, a court has heard. The former SNP MP, who is accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence organisations, said the
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ScotRail train tickets: Half price taxpayer-funded rail sale begins today but there is a catch
NEWLY nationalised ScotRail launched a huge half-price rail tickets sale today with a view to tempt back travellers to using the train after the Covid pandemic which led to a huge drop in passenger numbers. It is being presented as the latest ‘
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Anas Sarwar says Keir Starmer will 'absolutely' lead Labour into next election
ANAS Sarwar says he believes Keir Starmer will “absolutely” lead Labour into the next general election, despite increasing pressure over the Beergate row. The Scottish Labour leader was in Easterhouse to kick off the campaign for the next Westminster
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David Martindale optimistic Russian can be a capable replacement for Max Stryjek
David Martindale believes Ivan Konovalov is equipped to become Livingston’s first-choice goalkeeper next term as he prepares for the likely departure of Max Stryjek this summer. Russian Konovalov, who signed for the Lions in January, has made his
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Average daily Covid cases in Scotland see drop week-on-week amid testing change
An average of 1189 Scots tested positive for coronavirus each day over the past seven days as the Scottish Government begins a transition to less frequent updates. Covid-19 figures will only be updated on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the remainder
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Remember When ... ‘Gulper’ cleaned up an oil slick on the Clyde
IT was known, for good reason, as Gulper – the most powerful suction tanker in Europe, capable of sucking a rowing-boat clear out of the water. In June 1969, Gulper, an American-manufactured device, arrived from England to deal with an oil slick
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Man charged in connection with 2019 murder of Polish national Rafal Lyko
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged murder of a man whose body was found in a burned-out car in 2019. Rafal Lyko, 36, was found dead inside a Mercedes GLE at Greenhall Park in Blantyre on February 11 three years
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Remember When ... Thousands took part in Glasgow’s May Day parade, 1949
PROMINENT Labour politicians spoke at May Day rallies across Scotland’s central belt in 1949. The Glasgow rally, pictured, saw several thousand people march (or travel in horse-drawn carts) from the city centre to Queen’s Park, where they were addressed
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Concern for Mackintosh gem yet to reopen fully to public
A GLASGOW arts venue which was one of the first commissions by architect Charles Rennie Macintosh has yet to fully reopen to the public since it was first forced to shut in March 2020. The Lighthouse has welcomed three ten-day exhibitions this
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Labour to discuss council deals in Edinburgh despite 'no formal coalitions' vow
LABOUR’S leader in Edinburgh is set to open discussions with a number of parties about potential city council deals but said he will “take on board” an order from central office for formal coalitions to be ruled out. The SNP was given a mandate
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Russian ambassador to Poland hit with red paint by protesters
The Russian ambassador to Poland has been hit by red paint thrown by protesters. Sergey Andreev was ambushed by activists as he arrived at the Soviet soldiers cemetery in Warsaw to honour Red Army troops who died during the Second World War.
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Starmer 'considering resignation promise' as Beergate row intensifies
SIR Keir Starmer is considering staking his political future on being cleared of breaking lockdown rules in the so-called ‘beergate’ affair. The Times reported the UK Labour leader may announce he will resign if he is fined by the police for his
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Hotel in historic Scottish village up for sale
By Ian McConnell THE Gordon Arms Hotel in the historic village of West Linton has been put up for sale for £495,000, with the current owners looking to retire. Property agent Christie & Co has been appointed to sell the four-bedroom hotel,
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Union warns of resurrection of a binmen strike as Scots council pay dispute escalates
A UNION has called for action by new council leaders to avert a summer strike involving binmen, schools and social care services. Unite has said local authorities should take immediate action to improve pay or see strikes this summer. The union
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Nicola Sturgeon admits SNP MSP wrong over claims clinics 'push abortion'
NICOLA Sturgeon has labelled comments made by one of her SNP MSPs claiming that medical clinics put pressure on women to have abortions as “wrong”. Glasgow Shettleston MSP John Mason has been criticised for saying clinics “push abortion without
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Sturgeon fails to set out referendum bill timetable despite 'growing sense' UK failing
NICOLA Sturgeon has been unable to set out a timetable for a referendum bill on independence to be published despite insisting there is a “growing sense” the UK is not serving the needs of nations. The First Minister said she is updating the “very
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Russian regime 'mirroring Nazi tyranny' as Putin makes 'fairytale claims' - Wallace
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has accused Russian troops of “inflicting needless suffering in the service of lowly gangsterism” in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. He said the Russian regime was "mirroring the fascism and tyranny" of Nazi Germany
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Putin says Russian offensive in Ukraine is 'response to western policies'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine on western policies and said it was necessary to ward off potential aggression. Speaking at a military parade in Red Square to mark the Second World War victory over Nazi
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
In the glory days of journalism it was almost impossible to open a newspaper without coming across an article about a slice of processed cheese that looked like Paul Gascoigne or a door knob that was the very double of John the Baptist. The Diary
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LibDems rule out Edinburgh City Council coalition with SNP
THE LIBDEMS have ruled out going into coalition with the SNP in Edinburgh as talks continue over who will run the city. The SNP was given a mandate by voters to continue its administration of Edinburgh City Council following Thursday’s election
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Five new books to read this week: New releases span nailbiting thrillers and sci-fi mysteries
Fiction 1. A Tidy Ending by Joanna Cannon is published in hardback by The Borough Press, priced £16.99 (ebook £7.99). Joanna Cannon is a master of twisty tales, and A Tidy Ending is a roller-coaster ride. Linda is a downtrodden wife - she cooks
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Travel firm ordered to compensate Scots employees after 'shock' dismissals
A travel firm has been ordered to compensate Scots employees who were sacked without consultation when the 'profitable' UK operation folded. STA Travel was among the casualties of the pandemic after Covid brought the travel industry to an almost
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Letters: The Scottish Government failed to learn the lessons of history in trying to save shipbuilding
THERE is a bigger picture framing the Scottish Government’s role in the affairs of Ferguson Marine. This depiction goes beyond immediate indignation about its lack of transparency and exposes its poor grasp of reality. Not only has the Government an
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Sturgeon to promote Scotland's global aims in US ahead of Indyref2
NICOLA Sturgeon is to visit the United States next week as she promotes her Government's thinking on international affairs ahead of her planned independence referendum. The First Minister will meet business leaders and politicians to underline
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State-controlled Ferguson Marine defends itself in row over barge leaving shipyard 'semi-finished'
STATE-CONTROLLED shipyard firm Ferguson Marine has defended itself after an oil firm which ordered a 'first of its kind' air cushioned barge said it was towed away semi-finished vessel to be completed elsewhere. The construction of the 55-metre
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UN calls for immediate relase of Jagtar Singh Johal detained with 'no legal basis'
United Nations investigators have called for the immediate release of a Scottish Sikh man imprisoned in India. Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, was arrested on November 4, 2017 over alleged terror offences after travelling to the Punjab for
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Seneca Medical Group: One of the best teams in hair loss treatment is in Scotland
Hair loss can occur at any age, and it can be due to a variety of factors – heredity, anxiety, infections or skin disorders, medication, poor diet, etc. Whichever the cause, hair loss is, for both men and women, an unpleasant phenomenon, affecting
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'Popular' Italian restaurant for sale as owner retires
An Italian restaurant in Lanarkshire has been put on the market, with the owner set to retire. Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to sell Benkaz Ristorante Italiano in the small town of Shotts, in North Lanarkshire
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ScottishPower boss warns bills could rise by almost £1000 in winter
The chief of Glasgow-based energy company ScottishPower has warned of another major energy bill increase next winter as he called for the Government to take urgent action. Keith Anderson said bills could go up by nearly another £1000 for millions
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New York Times changes today’s Wordle answer amid Roe v Wade controversy
Users of Wordle today (May 9) may have noticed a different word or issue with their daily word game today, as the New York Times has confirmed it recently changed today's answer. If you’ve not cracked today’s Wordle click away now, spoilers
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Bomb disposal team called out to Scottish castle over suspect item
A BOMB disposal team have been called out to a Scottish castle after a suspect item was found nearby. A member of the public called police after finding the object on the shore close to Dumbarton Castle just after 7pm on Sunday, the coastguard
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Further Kinder products recalled amid salmonella outbreak
Further Kinder products have been recalled, with “do not eat” warnings being issued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), due to a salmonella outbreak. Ferrero is extending its precautionary recall of a selection of European labelled Kinder products
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Agenda: A quest to ensure your voices are heard in Holyrood
By Jackson Carlaw YOU’LL have experienced this recently. Before local and national elections there is a flurry of information about prospective candidates and political parties and what their stance is on mainstream issues that matter to people
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Russia marks Victory Day over Nazis amid intensifying attacks on Ukraine
The UK Defence Secretary is expected to accuse Vladimir Putin's regime of "mirroring the fascism and tyranny" of the Nazis in a speech, as Moscow prepares to celebrate the triumph over Nazi Germany on Monday. Ben Wallace will use a major speech
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Max Verstappen survives late Charles Leclerc onslaught to win Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen survived a late onslaught from Charles Leclerc to win Formula One’s inaugural Miami Grand Prix. The world champion started third, but raced past Carlos Sainz at the opening bend before taking Leclerc in the other Ferrari on lap nine
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Hotel company recruiting staff across Scotland
Hotel chain Travelodge, which operates 594 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain including 41 properties in Scotland, is looking to fill 40 positions immediately north of the Border ahead of what it describes as the “summer staycation season”.
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Final bids tabled to take over McColl's by both Morrisons and EG Group
Morrisons and EG Group have both launched final bids to secure rescue deals for convenience chain McColl's after the firm fell into administration on Friday. The expected collapse of the retailer has placed 1100 shops and 16,000 jobs at risk.
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Rail disruption to continue on Monday for track repairs after train derailment
Disruption is set to continue on a popular rail line after a train was derailed on Friday night. The train, which was not in service at Coatbridge Sunnyside around 9.30pm, saw disruption throughout the weekend. While the train has now returned
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New era of work wear puts classic office suit on notice
Comment By Simone Lockhart The way that the modern world works has changed drastically in terms of how, when and where we work, but that also stretches to what we wear. If large corporations are recognising that employees don’t need
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Fear and loathing in the interview room
Analysis By s1jobs There’s been plenty of talk of late about the “candidate experience” and the need to engage with job applicants from the very beginning of the process, particularly when talent is in short supply. Yet the reality is
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Issue of the day: Is your neighbourhood posh?
DO you consider your neighbourhood rather well-heeled? A new online list reveals the top signs to look for to determine if your locale is posh and if not, then at least you know what to look out for when splurging on your next mansion. So
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Does this killer comment put your mind at ease?
STROLLING down Buchanan Street, Glasgow, reader Martha Roberts spotted a bloke manning an open-air stall, attempting to get pedestrians to pause for a while and listen to his spiel. Martha has no idea what he was selling as she decided not to stop
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Council workers target Scots schools for strike action in pay battle
SCOTS schools face being shut in a targeted local government workers strike in a dispute over pay, the Herald can reveal. Thousands of local government services staff are preparing for a strike ballot in a dispute over pay. The public services
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Former teacher finds fulfilling outlet for talents in Ayrshire bakery venture
Name: Catherine Lawson. Age: 49. What is your business called? Barefaced Food. Where is it based? Ayr. What does it produce, what services does it offer? We’re a vegetarian and plant-based bakery and coffee house with a
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Lesley Riddoch: The old style of politics won’t wash anymore
If anyone wonders why the union is on the rocks, the BBC’s Sunday Morning programme was instructive. Its newspaper review mentioned the historic Sinn Fein vote in Northern Ireland, but skipped straight on to discuss Beergate and Labour’s electability
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Ian Houston’s Letter from America: The courage to make the world better
Three young men arrived in Glasgow in 1882 after a harrowing and exhausting journey of 7,000 miles from the Hawaiian Islands. The surroundings were dramatically different from their tropical home, even a shocking contrast. While exhausted and anxious
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Electric car production ‘accelerating too fast’
Sir Tom Hunter has urged the Government to listen to manufacturers when framing net zero transport policies after Toyota warned UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps it may cease making cars in Britain unless the mandate for a rapid switch to pure electric
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Call for government to move faster on raising business internet speed
Two of Scotland’s top entrepreneurs have urged the Scottish and UK governments to do more to boost internet speeds and allow businesses to thrive. Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey were speaking out after The Fair Internet Report showed speeds
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Acumen and compassion are at the heart of success
The rise in popularity of veganism has seen meat-free eating double over the past five years, while a report by Bloomberg Intelligence has found the plant-based food market is set to sky-rocket to $162 billion. Here in the UK, Glasgow boasts the highest
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Glasgow studio making the cut in sports video content
Fresh off the release of a video for Red Bull and with a new film for cycling stunt genius Danny MacAskill coming later this month, Cut Media’s Stu Thomson believes there’s everything to play for in the booming market for sports content. The Glasgow-based
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Kevin McKenna: It’s possible to revile the SNP and still back independence
NICOLA Sturgeon’s response after the SNP held on to Glasgow City Council last Thursday was both spiteful and disingenuous. “Labour threw the kitchen sink at Glasgow and yet they still can’t defeat the SNP,” the First Minister said. Glasgow’s ruling
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No longer the 'Lone White Explorer': David Livingstone museum praised for 'more representative' take on explorer
ONE of Scotland's best-known heritage centres has been nominated in the 'Oscars' of the museum world. The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum is up for Best Permanent Exhibition at the Museums & Heritage Awards 2022, following a £9.1 million revamp
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Letters: Council results show Yes will lose, so let's have indyref now
AS ever, Nicola Sturgeon and her followers are cock-a-hoop with her perceived success on Thursday ("Tories are overtaken by Labour in Scotland", The Herald, May 7). The facts are: not including Independent councillors elected, pro-independence councillors
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Mark Smith: The chaos at Jordanhill and the lesson we can learn from it
I can’t really remember what I did on my last day at school but I was a bit of a swot to be honest so I probably read a book in the library or picked up litter in the playground. I certainly didn’t throw eggs, or set off flares, or scatter pornographic
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Scotland ranks highly in UK growth table
By Ian McConnell SCOTLAND last month recorded the third-fastest economic growth among the 12 UK nations and regions, behind only London and south-west England, a survey published today reveals. The purchasing managers’ index report, covering
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Dominic Chalmers and Felix Honecker: Not yet clear fintech will enhance financial inclusion
Today, most of us use financial technology without thinking. We buy goods and services with our bank cards, phones or even our watches. But our society has become so normalised to such services that life can be difficult for people who do not –
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'It feels like we're moving into a two-tier system': Top consultant on future for NHS
A TOP doctor says he would be "very nervous" if he needed NHS treatment or social care right now amid spiralling pressures on the system. Dr Graeme Eunson described the situation in A&E departments as "horrific" and said he fears the health
