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What is today’s Wordle? May 11 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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Andy Halliday receives painkilling injection in a bid to be fit for the Scottish Cup final
Hearts midfielder Andy Halliday has revealed he has received a painkilling injection in a bid to be fit for the Scottish Cup final. The 30-year-old has been trying to manage a troublesome Achilles issue that flared up again in the semi-final triumph
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Robbie Neilson tips Rangers-bound John Souttar to play in Scottish Cup final
JOHN SOUTTAR will continue his comeback from injury against Motherwell tonight and Hearts manager Robbie Neilson remains adamant the Rangers-bound defender is in line to play against his future employers in the Scottish Cup final. As Hearts’ injury
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McGhee insists Dundee win has given St Johnstone 'a lot to think about' in basement battle
MARK MCGHEE insists Dundee have given St Johnstone a lot to think about ahead of their clash against Aberdeen. The Perth side could consign Dundee to relegation and avoid a nervy final day of the season by taking a point against the Pittodrie side
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Dundee keep Scottish Premiership survival hopes alive with win over Hibs
DUNDEE still require somewhat of a miracle to escape direct relegation, but they started an improbable resistance from the drop with a crucial victory over Hibs. Mark McGhee’s side cut the gap at the bottom to three points behind relegation rivals
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All to play for as Inverness and Arbroath play out goalless draw in play-off semi-final
IT is all still to play for between Inverness and Arbroath ahead of Friday night’s Premiership play-off semi-final second leg after the first meeting between the two promotion hopefuls ended goalless in the Highlands. Dick Campbell’s high-flying
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Robert MacIntyre determined to lead the charge at 'fifth major' Scottish Open
ATHLETIC elegance, mindful innovation, refined performance? But forget the attributes of Robert MacIntyre for a moment. These were also the buzzwords and marketing phrases used to describe the finely-tuned engineering of Genesis, the swanky motor car
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Injury scare for Emma Raducanu as back issue forces Rome retirement
EMMA RADUCANU'S French Open preparations suffered a setback as she was forced to retire from her first-round match at the Internazionali BNL D’Italia. A niggling back issue, which hampered her at the Madrid Open last week, once again put paid to
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SNP External Affairs Secretary: 'Work ongoing to re-secure access to Erasmus'
SNP and Green ministers will continue pushing for post-Brexit Scottish access to the Erasmus+ education programme, the External Affairs Secretary has insisted. Angus Robertson’s remarks come even though European Commission President Ursula von
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Motherwell follow Celtic, Rangers and Hearts example as club announce Fir Park update
MOTHERWELL will become the fourth Scottish Premiership side to install a hybrid surface at their stadium with work set to begin this week. Celtic, Rangers and Hearts have laid similar pitches at their grounds in recent years. The current pitch
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Anthony Ralston issues Celtic reminder ahead of Dundee United clash
ANTHONY RALSTON has urged his Celtic team-mates to keep their foot on the gas as they look to wrap up the Premiership title at Tannadice. The Parkhead outfit lead Rangers by six points with two games to play and have a vastly superior goal difference
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EA Sports and FIFA end gaming partnership with FIFA 23 title to be last
Video game giant Electronic Arts has revealed the FIFA football game title will be coming to an end as we know it. EA released its first FIFA title in 1993 and has controlled the hugely successful franchise ever since. Publishers have revealed
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Gary Townsend's recipe: Ham Hock, chicken & mustard terrine
I’m a big fan of pulled salty ham and this a simple recipe for a classic ham hock terrine which has been pressed - perfect for a light lunch or a starter for a dinner party. Served with pickles and a mustard mayonnaise. Ingredients Serves 4
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Remote, derelict, 18th-century Scottish stone building sold for five times guide price
By Ian McConnell A remote, derelict, stone-built derelict former farm building five miles from Dunfermline has been sold at auction for five times its guide price. Auction House Scotland, the auctioneer which handled the sale, noted the ruined
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Ex-presiding officer gifted cash to Natalie McGarry every month, court hears
A former Scottish Parliament presiding officer gifted her niece, who is accused of embezzling more than £25,000 from pro-independence groups, about £300 to £500 per month, a court has heard. Tricia Marwick, 68, who served as presiding officer from
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Hearts fans face scramble with more Scottish Cup final tickets to go on sale for Rangers clash
HEARTS fans face a ticket scramble on Friday after the club received an additional 600 seats for the Scottish Cup final. The Jambos sold out their initial allocation for the May 21 showdown with Rangers on Friday. But unclaimed Hampden debentures
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Industry veteran takes over as new chief of Scottish manufacturer
SCOTTISH compression technology pioneer Vert Technologies has annoucned the appointment of new chief executive, Alan Duncan, who is taking over from Phil Harris. Mr Duncan brings extensive SME and Plc experience gained from over 30 years involvement
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SNP intent on 'future-proofing' Grangemouth amid speculation over refinery's future
AN SNP minister has insisted her government is intent on “future-proofing” the Grangemouth industrial hub amid speculation a Chinese state-owned backer wants to sell its stake. The Scottish Government has confirmed that a just transition plan for
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Daughter pays tribute to pedestrian who died in Edinburgh crash
A 62-year-old pedestrian who died in a crash while on a night out in Edinburgh has been named by Police Scotland. Local resident Suzanne Farrell died following a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Zafira on Marionville Road at about 10.50pm
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UK Government told to revise 'woefully inadequate' energy plan to insulate homes
A GREENS minister has called on the UK Government to rethink its “woefully inadequate” new energy blueprint after being put under pressure to accelerate insulation of buildings to tackle fuel poverty. Zero Carbon Buildings Minister Patrick Harvie
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Former Royal Marines sentenced after £300,000-worth of cannabis discovered in Glasgow
TWO former Royal Marines have been jailed for drugs, firearms and serious organised crime offences after £300,000 worth of herbal cannabis was recovered from two vehicles in Glasgow. Stuart Bryant, 31, was sentenced to three years and nine months
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Manchester City agree deal with Borussia Dortmund for striker Erling Haaland
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign star striker Erling Haaland. Regarded as one of the best young talents in world football, the 21-year-old joined the Bundesliga side from RB Salzburg midway through the 2019-20 season
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SNP blame Covid for 'concerning' drop in Scots with positive experience of GPs
THE NUMBER of Scots with a positive experience of the care provided by their GP practice has dropped significantly over the last decade. Of the more than 130,000 patients who responded to the Scottish Government’s Health and Care Experience Survey
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Russia strikes Ukraine's largest port in efforts to disrupt supply lines
Russian troops have been pounding the vital port of Odesa in what is believed to be an active effort to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipment to Ukraine, officials from the war-torn country have claimed. The Ukrainian military said Russian
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Our 5 Top Crypto Competition Sites 2022
This article is supplied by Crypto PR and is not necessarily representative of the views of The Herald Crypto competitions are the new way to win free crypto coins because tournaments offer you a chance to get new crypto and expand your portfolio
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TV: The Repair's Shop Dominic Chinea on why he feels this series is the 'best yet'
With a degree in graphic design, a career history in set design, a passion for classic car restoration and a popular YouTube channel, The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea is a jack of many trades - and master of many, too. Chinea, best known for his
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Gardening: How to set up a community garden - and aid mental, physical and social wellbeing
An expert offers tips on getting together with others to grow your own flowers, plants and veg. You may have noticed unused patches of land in an urban area, or simply want to brighten up an allotment or a school open space, or feel the need to
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Man dies after car hits five men at Scots roundabout
A man has died following a crash at a roundabout on the A82 in Dumbarton. Police Scotland confirmed that a grey BMW 3 series struck five men who were working on the grass verge just west of the Lomondgate roundabout on Monday, May 9. Emergency
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St Johnstone survival would match historic cup double last season, insists Callum Davidson
Callum Davidson believes cinch Premiership survival would be just as big an achievement as St Johnstone’s historic cup double last season. The Perth club stunned Scottish football in February 2021 by winning the League Cup for the first time with
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QC's text probe prompts call to tackle 'misogynistic attitudes' in profession
RAPE Crisis Scotland has warned of a "culture of misogyny amongst some members of the Faculty of Advocates". The charity hit out after one of Scotland’s top lawyers was hauled before the professional body after complaints about texts, including
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SNP let sex-row MP remain chief whip despite need for conduct training
SNP bosses knew one of their MPs had an issue with sexual misconduct yet let him remain in charge of party discipline at Westminster. Patrick Grady carried on as chief whip despite having to take a “conduct training” course after being accused
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Queen's Speech 'delivers for Scotland', claims Alister Jack
The Queen’s Speech “delivers for Scotland and the whole of the UK”, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has said. The Scotland Office announced that of the 38 Bills in the UK Government’s annual legislative agenda, 27 applied in part or in full to
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Russia blamed for a cyberattack on communications company
The UK, US and EU have publicly blamed Russia for a cyberattack on communications company Viasat an hour before Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The attack was aimed at the Ukrainian military but hit civilian internet users in Ukraine and
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'It has never been more important': Activists to mark one year from Kenmure Street protest
Activists, residents and politicians are set to mark the one year anniversary of a Glasgow protest over the detention of two men in Kenmure Street. On May 13, 2021 protesters blockaded a street in the city's Pollokshields area to prevent Border
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Happy Birthday Bono: The pop stars who are now sexagenarians
HAPPY birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Bono, happy birthday to you. Bono Vox, frontman with U2 turns 62 today. The same week as a couple of other famous 1980s musicians became sexagenarians. Bono is 62. Wow. What’s he
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SNP MP says money not wasted on CalMac ferries fiasco and boats only 'a little late'
A PROMINENT SNP MP has denied money has been wasted on the CalMac ferries fiasco despite the project currently running £150 million over budget. Cabinet Office spokesperson Stewart Hosie also described the two boats as “a little late” when they
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Sheku Bayoh’s sister: 'I feel less safe in Scotland since his death'
The sister of Sheku Bayoh has told how she no longer feels safe in Scotland after her brother died in police custody. Kadi Johnson spoke briefly at the start of an public inquiry into the death of her brother seven years ago. She told the hearing
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'We're all fascinated by the lives of others – from James Boswell to the Kardashians'
By Caroline Knox Each year, as I begin to start programming the Boswell Book Festival, I find myself wondering why biographies are relevant. As the world’s only festival dedicated to this genre and personal memoir I obviously read many books and
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In praise of port – the perfect summer drink: Drink with Gerard Richardson
TAWNY ports aren't just for Christmas, folks. In fact, they can be ultra-flexible when the mercury rises, as long as you have access to a fridge or a bucket of ice. While I adore a room temperature tawny in the winter, they rapidly become heavy and
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Scotland's councils set to be dominated by men until 2037
SCOTLAND’S councils look set to be dominated by men until 2037, unless political parties are willing to take radical action, according to new analysis. Women 50:50’s initial review of the 1227 councillors elected last Thursday, found that despite
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Queen's speech: Government criticised over 'missed opportunity' to tackle cost of living
BORIS Johnson has been criticised for missing the chance to tackle the cost of living crisis in the Queen's speech today. Critics say the speech, which sets out the government's plans for the next parliamentary term, provides nothing to help people
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Jamie Brandon to join Livingston from Hearts on three-year contract
LIVINGSTON have announced the pre-contract signing of full-back Jamie Brandon from Hearts on a three-year deal. The 24-year-old has been on loan at Morton since January after injuries dented his chances of establishing him at Tynecastle. Brandon
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Ofgem commits to 'robust' action against energy companies' soaring direct debits
REGULATORS have told MSPs that “robust enforcement action” will be taken if energy companies treat customers unfairly when increasing direct debit payments. Ofgem chiefs told Holyrood’s Energy, Net Zero and Transport Committee that a “very invasive
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SNP minister criticises Labour for not pardoning miners when in government
GRAFTING a compensation scheme onto landmark legislation pardoning striking miners, could ultimately pit miner against miner, a Scottish Government minister has warned. Keith Brown told Holyrood’s equalities committee that while he agreed with
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Watch: The Queen's Speech in full as government plans announced
The Government's legislative agenda was laid out in the Queen's Speech which was delivered by Prince Charles in the absence of Her Majesty. It marked the first time the speech, which is written by the government, opening a new parliamentary session
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Ferdinand Marcos Jr has won Philippine presidency, unofficial count shows
The namesake son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos appears to have been elected president by a landslide in an astonishing reversal of the 1986 "People Power" pro-democracy revolt that ousted his father. Mr Marcos Jr had more than 30.8
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
If only Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon could collaborate like this, the UK would be a more harmonious place. Then again, if Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon looked anything like these icky crustaceans, we’d all be fleeing on the first jet outa
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Catriona Stewart: Politicians like George Eustice could do with upgrading their own brand empathy
WHERE should one go, should one need a bit of budgeting advice? Well, in these straightened times, happily George Eustice has some interesting advice for us. Let us neatly sidestep all the political decisions that have led to a point where
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Queen's speech: How it affects Scotland
The Queen's speech sets out the agenda for the government in the coming parliamentary term, with a raft of Bills announced. Today Prince Charles was joined by prince William and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Houses of Parliament, as the Queen
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In Pictures: Prince Charles arrives at Westminster to deliver Queen's speech
Prince Charles, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall Camilla and Prince William, arrived at Westminster to make history at the state opening of parliament earlier today. He read the Queen's Speech on her behalf for the first time ever, after
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Queen's speech: Prince Charles delivers government's plans in historic parliamentary event
The UK Government has set out plans for its next parliamentary term, yet does little to help immediately with the cost of living crisis. In the Queen’s speech today, delivered by Prince Charles in Her Majesty’s absence, measures aimed at bringing
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Fugitive inmate captured and ex-jail officer dead after manhunt
A former Alabama jail official has died and the murder suspect she is accused of helping escape from custody has been apprehended in Indiana after more than a week on the run. The death of Vicky White, 56, only deepened the mystery of why a respected
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Russia fires hypersonic missiles at Odesa as '44 civilians found dead in Izyum'
The bodies of 44 civilians have been found in the rubble of a building destroyed by Russia, a Ukrainian official said. It comes as Ukraine's vital Black Sea port of Odesa is repeatedly bombed, including by hypersonic missiles. The civilians
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Letters: The problems of Police Scotland go back to the very beginning and its first leaders
I SUSPECT that there is an important reason behind the retirement of so many police at the same time – pensions ("Force facing a shortage of senior staff as retirement rate soars", The Herald, May 4). When it was discovered that the pension fund
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Ministers told to 'immediately' stop new waste incinerators and cap capacity
SNP and Greens ministers should “immediately” stop new waste incinerators being given planning permission and cap capacity, an independent review has set out. Last year, the Scottish Greens were accused of “acting like bureaucrats and listening
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Inquest into death of student linked to Peter Tobin begins
An inquest into the death of a student which has been linked to serial killer Peter Tobin is set to begin on Tuesday. Sussex art student Jessie Earl went missing from her home in Eastbourne in 1980 and her body was found nine years later near
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A&E waits improve overall, but extreme delays on the rise
The number of patients waiting more than half a day to be treated in Scotland’s A&E units increased last week, despite a slight improvement in performance overall. New official figures from Public Health Scotland showed the proportion of people
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Remember When ... Lorraine Kelly wanted to be the Queen of Hearts
IN April 1980 a 20-year-old East Kilbride newspaper journalist eagerly entered a fund-raising competition run by the British Heart Foundation. She ended up winning, and became the charity’s ‘Queen of Hearts’. Her prize was a 10-day holiday in Rio de
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Scottish Gas owner to hire 500 extra customer support staff amid energy crisis
Scottish Gas owner Centrica has said it is to invest over £50m in supporting customers with 500 additional UK based customer service roles, and a support fund which provides grants of up to £750 to help customers pay their energy bills. It comes
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Mark Eadie: Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the curse of completism
I HAVE an addiction. But my problem (and I count my lucky stars for this) doesn’t extend to harmful substances. Instead, I’m hooked on something else entirely – my need to obtain a complete collection of some type of thing or another. I’m a “completist
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Agenda: Tackle loneliness as a public mental health issue
By Julie Cameron WE all know what it’s like to feel lonely; it’s a normal part of life. However, severe or long-term loneliness can impact our mental and physical health, which has implications not just for individuals but also wider society.
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Met Office issues update on 'hottest summer' as 'five heatwaves' predicted
The Met Office has shared its verdict on news the UK is braced for the hottest summer in 50 years with five heatwaves predicted in the months ahead. The national weather service has spoken out amid reports Brits will enjoy months of sweltering
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Vicky Allan: Who will profit from saving Scotland's bogs? The rich, as usual...
There can be few more enlightening articles on rewilding or land ownership in recent weeks than the one by David Segal that ran in the New York Times, looking at the peatland restoration projects of Anders Povlsen, the Danish billionaire who owns 200,000
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Sheku Bayoh is ‘Scotland’s George Floyd’ say family as inquiry gets underway
The family of a man who died in police custody have said he is “Scotland’s George Floyd” as the inquiry into his death gets underway on Tuesday. Sheku Bayoh died in May 2015 after he was restrained by officers responding to a call in Kirkcaldy,
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Man arrested over death of 26-year-old woman in West Calder
Detectives investigating the murder of a 26-year-old woman have said a man has been arrested. Young mother Aimee Jane Cannon was found with a number of serious injuries at a property on Learmonth Crescent in West Calder at around 6.35pm on Saturday
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Garry Hood explains how lawn bowls gave him a new lease of life after brush with death
LAWN bowls was central to Garry Hood’s life before he contracted the deadly illness that almost killed him. If anything it’s even more important now. The 61-year-old represented Scotland at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria – skipping a men
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Robert MacIntyre is a voice of reason in game obsessed with money - Nick Rodger
WHEN it comes to dealing with financial affairs, I’m bloomin’ hopeless. I still think you can pay for things with Les Dawson’s ornamental Blankety Blank cheque book and pen. “Mr Rodger, online banking really is so simple and convenient,” gasped
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Andrew McKie: Starmer's resignation ploy is bold but he didn't have much option
I CAN’T remember when I first got fed up with the suffix “-gate” being applied to every scandal, real or fabricated, that came along, but it must have been much closer to the original Watergate affair than to the present day. Perhaps it was “Gategate
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Camley's Cartoon: Putin's Victory Day
Our cartoonist Steven Camley's take on the Victory Day parade in Moscow. 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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Brian Wilson: The last thing Ireland – or Scotland – needs is Sturgeon claiming Sinn Fein as a soul sister
THE other day, I was contacted by a researcher working on the political contribution of the late Tam Dalyell. As a memory prompt, he enclosed an article I wrote in 1978 when a Scottish Assembly was in prospect. Such reminders of youthful opinion
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Fears over Scots town's £2.2m buyout of duke's land for nature project
ONE of the UK’s largest community-led nature and climate projects based in Scotland is "hanging in the balance" due to issues over raising the necessary money. Led by a local charity the town of Langholm is battling to raise £2.2m for a community
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Scots council staff to be balloted for strike action after pay dispute 'lack of respect'
SCHOOL staff, home care workers and binmen are to be balloted for industrial action in a dispute over local authority pay. Three major trade unions have told local authorities that it is to progress preparations for a formal industrial action ballot
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Scott Wright: Struggles of historic Scottish retailer hammer home challenges facing economy
A STARK reminder of the deep challenges facing the retail sector was splashed across newspaper pages in recent days, as reports highlighted major upheaval at one of the industry’s most historic names. On Friday, the board of McColl’s, which began
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Scottish investment syndicate Archangels appoints new chairman
By Scott Wright ARCHANGELS, the Edinburgh-based angel investment syndicate, has appointed board member Ian Macleod as its new chairman. Mr Macleod, a former investment analyst and fund manager, succeeds Eric Young, who has been chairman since
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Call for emergency measures to combat cost crises as energy bills soar
By Ian McConnell BRITISH Chambers of Commerce yesterday called for “an immediate emergency budget” to deal with the “costs crises facing businesses and people throughout the country”. The business organisation wants the UK Government to “ease
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Longboat Energy buys into North Sea gas prospect after run of exploration successes
OIL and gas firm Longboat Energy has bought into a North Sea gas prospect that is estimated to contain around 100 million barrels oil equivalent, following a run of exploration successes. Longboat, which was formed by former bosses of Aberdeen-based
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Floating windfarm plan to slash North Sea oil and gas industry's emissions
NORTH Sea oil firms could slash the emissions associated with offshore production by around 80 per cent using power generated by floating windfarms while achieving significant cost savings, a study has found. The findings of the research led by
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Letters: Labour has to get real and join the fight for indy
KEVIN McKenna ("It's possible to hate the SNP and back independence", The Herald, May 9) is spot on. But he delivers a stinging blow to the would-be pretenders to the throne that the nationalists have held for 15 years. Labour has to find a leader
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Indyref2 row as Declaration of Arbroath to be displayed next year
THE Declaration of Arbroath is to go on public display for the first time in 17 years, The Herald can reveal. Members of the public will be able to get a closer look at the document in the National Museum of Scotland’s (NMS) special exhibitions
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Gleneagles announces opening date for new Edinburgh hotel
Gleneagles Townhouse, the first venture beyond the Perthshire hills for Gleneagles Hotel in its almost 100-year history, has announced its opening date. The 33-bedroom hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, based at 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh
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Broxburn-based distiller hikes profits as work on Rosebank revival continues
By Scott Wright THE Scotch whisky company that is rebuilding the historic Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk has reported a near-doubling of profits. Broxburn-based Ian Macleod Distillers, which makes the Glengoyne and Tamdhu single malts, made
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Morrisons buys McColl's, the sweet shop founded by former Rangers player in 1901
SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons has won a takeover battle for collapsed convenience store chain McColl’s. Morrisons said all McColl's staff will keep their jobs as the firm's shops transfer to the new owner, while the grocer will take over the company's
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Brexit: SNP ministers accused of 'shelving' plans for Erasmus replacement
Fears are growing that a proposed Scottish alternative to the Turing exchange scheme has been shelved indefinitely after ministers admitted there was no timetable for consulting on it. The concern comes amid continuing frustration following a Conservative
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Education Secretary urged to intervene as colleges brace for fresh strikes
Student leaders are demanding that ministers act to prevent crippling disruption during exam season as colleges brace for fresh strikes over pay. Matt Crilly, NUS Scotland president, has written to the education and finance secretaries to warn
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Neil Mackay: England slumbers on while the Union lies on its death bed
A THOUSAND PhDs will be written about the political events of the last few days. Pick your metaphor for change: we’ve stepped over a line in the sand, crossed the Rubicon, found ourselves in uncharted territory. Or, to turn to a rather apt master of
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Herald Diary: So how much would you pay for an Archie Gemmill shirt?
Mindful miss THE wife of Diary correspondent David Donaldson is a woman of great visual talents, being a fashion designer and painter. Though when it comes to linguistic prowess, she’s firmly in the surrealist genre. A few days ago David
