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What is today’s Wordle? May 19 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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See the adorable wildcat kittens born among first to be released into the wild
Highland Wildlife Park has announced the births of eight new wildcat kittens as a part of its conservation efforts. The adorable wildcat kittens are likely to be among the first of the species to be released into the wild in Britain. Earlier
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What Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said after Rangers' cruel Europa League final penalty shootout
Rangers manager Giovanni Van Bronckhorst said his team will work hard to try and replicate their achievements in Europe, after the "hurt" of losing in the Europa League final. The Ibrox club faltered at their final Europa League hurdle with a cruel
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Fans gathered at the crack of dawn before ecstasy turned to Europa League agony for the Rangers faithful
It was just over a decade ago when Rangers went into financial meltdown to be banished to the lowest rung of the country’s league structure. But on May 18, 2022, those painful memories for the Ibrox faithful became a relic of the past as Glasgow
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'They let no-one down': Agony for Rangers as they are beaten in Europa League final penalty shootout
RANGERS suffered a so-near-and-yet-so far moment for Scottish football as they were beaten by Eintracht Frankfurt in a heartbreaking penalty shootout in an emotional Europa League final. The Ibrox club were 20 minutes from creating Scottish football
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Hearts striker Liam Boyce provides fitness update ahead of Scottish Cup final
HEARTS supporters will have collectively winced as they watched Liam Boyce hobble off the park during Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at home to Rangers. Just 12 minutes had elapsed when the centre-forward gestured towards the bench to ask for a substitution
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Kilmarnock starlet Charlie McArthur set to make future decision with host of English clubs interested
KILMARNOCK defender Charlie McArthur has been linked with a string of top English clubs and has revealed he will sort out his future on his return from captaining Scotland Under 17s at the Euros. The young Scots suffered a comprehensive opening
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Blair Kinghorn believes developing 'a ruthless streak' will be key for his Edinburgh stand-off switch
Blair Kinghorn believes that developing a ruthless streak is going to be key to his conversion from mercurial back-three player to Edinburgh’s chief game manager at stand-off. The 25-year-old recognises that he is not yet the finished article
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Huw Jones believes he is returning to Glasgow as a more well-rounded player
HUW Jones will return to Glasgow in the summer after just a year away, and believes that despite the brevity of his absence he is coming back as a more well-rounded player. The Scotland centre, now 28, was originally meant to leave the Warriors
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Who is Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Rangers take on Eintracht Frankfurt?
As Rangers take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2022 Europa League final on Wednesday night - football fans have been asking questions about their manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst. The Dutch football manager and the former player has been managing
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What European trophies have Rangers won as team takes on Eintracht Frankfurt?
As Rangers take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2022 Europa League final, fans have been left wondering what other European trophies the team has won? Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side took to the field against the Frankfurt team on Wednesday in Ramon
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Obituary: Lawrence MacEwen, laird who became famous as the 'Prince of Muck'
Born: July 24, 1941; Died: May 16, 2022. THE death earlier this week of the legendary Laird of Muck, Lawrence MacEwen, aged 81, has sent shock waves not only around the Small Isles, where his family have owned the two mile long island since
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SNP 'opens door' to nuclear weapons under independence
THE SNP’s defence policy for an independent Scotland appeared in disarray after the party’s spokesman said the country could still host the nuclear deterrent. Nicola Sturgeon said earlier this month that it was her “expectation and hope” that Trident
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Eusebi opens at University of Glasgow
By Ian McConnell VENERABLE Glasgow Italian eatery Eusebi's is expanding with the launch of a new café and bakery in the University of Glasgow’s recently opened Advanced Research Centre (ARC). Eusebi Café and Bakery, the newest venture from
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Formula One opts against replacing cancelled Russian GP with another race
FORMULA ONE has reduced the current season from 23 races to 22 after opting against replacing the cancelled Russian Grand Prix. The Sochi race, which was originally scheduled to take place on September 25, was pulled from the calendar in late February
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Jordan Spieth relishing playing alongside Tiger Woods in career grand slam bid
JORDAN SPIETH has vowed to embrace the challenge of playing in front of massive crowds alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as he bids to win the US PGA Championship and complete the career grand slam. McIlroy admitted he was happy to make his
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‘Recharged’ Shane Lowry excited for week ahead at US PGA Championship
A “recharged” Shane Lowry believes he is in similar form to when he won the 2019 Open as he targets a second major title in the US PGA Championship. Lowry has finished no worse than 35th in his nine starts this season and made the journey to Southern
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Rangers player ratings as Van Bronckhorst's side fall to cruel penalty shoot-out defeat
Allan McGregor 6 Forced into a couple of smart stops from Kamada and Knauff in the first-half. Left with little chance for leveller as Goldson allowed Borre to fire home from close range. Had no chance with excellent Frankfurt penalties. Borna
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Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for Covid
Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for Covid-19 and cancelled two upcoming European gigs. Clapton's upcoming shows in Zurich on Tuesday and Milan on Wednesday will be rescheduled, he announced
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Kathryn Joseph leads line up at this weekend's Great Eastern music festival
By Kara Kennedy THE Great Eastern returns to Edinburgh this Saturday for another packed day of musical exploration and discovery. The all day multi-venue festival, which debuted to critical acclaim last November, has announced the first wave of
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Westminster sketch: Your MPs love you and vouch that they ain’t misbehavin’
RECENT days have seen unasinous Conservatives suggest the less well off should make meals for 30p, work harder, and get better paid jobs if they want to survive the cost of living crisis. At the tail end of the democratic burlesque that is Scottish
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Kevin McKenna: Comparisons with Lisbon Lions diminish Rangers' European success
IN 1967, a book called Celtic Triumphant was published which chronicled in rich and vibrant detail Scotland’s finest sporting achievement. It was a memoir of Celtic becoming the first British club to lift the European Cup and was written by Ian Peebles
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Transport minister blames work-to-rule train drivers for new cuts to ScotRail services
THE transport minister said that train drivers were to blame for a state-owned ScotRail move to cut a third of all services from next week. Jenny Gilruth said the move that will see some 700 train services slashed from the ScotRail timetable from
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Where to buy Terra LUNA in the UK
The UK is looking to become a global cryptocurrency and blockchain hub. As such, buying digital assets like Terra has never been easier. In this guide, we explain how to buy Terra LUNA in the UK in less than five minutes with a debit or credit
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SNP MP Angus MacNeil found guilty of careless driving
An SNP MP involved in a crash which saw a 17-year-old seriously hurt has been banned from the road for three months after being found guilty of careless driving. Angus MacNeil, 51, had been on trial at Lochmaddy Sheriff Court in the Outer Hebrides
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From ferry fiasco to train 'chaos' as newly nationalised ScotRail slashes services by a third
NEWLY-NATIONALISED ScotRail has confirmed it will slash services by nearly a third from next week - just three days after providing a half price offer in a bid to get passengers back on trains. ScotRail says the temporary but indefinite move, which
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Whisky giant toasts master distiller as he retires after 48 years
Chivas Brothers has toasted The Glenlivet master distiller Alan Winchester as he retires after an “illustrious” 48-year career. The company also announced the appointment of a new team of The Glenlivet makers, comprising distillers and a cask expert
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See Boris Johnson's message to Rangers team ahead of Europa League final
Boris Johnson has called upon Rangers to “do us all proud” as the Gers prepare for the Europa League final in Seville. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side will take to the field against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2022 Europa League final on Wednesday
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Sturgeon wishes Rangers 'best of luck' ahead of Europa League final in Seville
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has joined a range of politicians in wishing Rangers luck in the Europa League final in Seville. Sturgeon sent her best wishes to the Glasgow team ahead of their match against German side Eintracht Frankfurt in Spain
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SNP ministers drop key pledge to close education attainment gap by 2026
THE Education Secretary has dropped a key government pledge to substantially eliminate the poverty-related attainment gap in Scotland’s schools by 2026. Shirley-Anne Somerville admitted that ministers had made slow progress before the pandemic
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UK's most invasive and difficult to remove plant spotted in Scotland
A destructive plant, known for wreaking havoc on homeowners, has been spotted in parts of Scotland. Japanese Knotweed grows up to three metres tall and its roots can reach down to 20 metres underground. While it hibernates over Winter, from
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Agenda: The public sector and the ethical sharing of data
By Professor Angela Daly THE development of Covid-19 status, check-in and vaccine apps saw us generate more health data than ever before, but this was accompanied by concern over privacy and potential misuse of data. These experiences with Covid
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Hillwalker carried down Skye mountain in stretcher after serious fall
A hillwalker needed to be carried down a Skye mountain after suffering serious injuries from a three-metre fall. Skye Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) sent out a team of 20 people to the only Munro in the Cuillin Ridge, the Coire Banachdaich on Tuesday
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Nearly 1,000 troops have left Mariupol steelworks, says Russia
Russia has said that nearly 1,000 Ukrainian troops at a giant steelworks in Mariupol have surrendered, abandoning their dogged defence of a site that has become a symbol of their country's resistance. Ukraine ordered the fighters to save their
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Boris Johnson tells SNP most MPs 'not misbehaving'
THE PRIME Minister has told the Commons that most MPs are "not misbehaving" when asked about his own performance by an SNP MP. Hannah Bardell, the MP for Livingston, read out the ministerial code during Prime Minister's Questions and asked how
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Intriguing mystery set in the days of Cardinal Wolsey. Historical fiction review
Of Blood Descended Steven Veerapen (Polygon, £8.99) Born in Glasgow and raised in Paisley, Steven Veerapen’s dual Scottish and Mauritian parentage sparked an interest in mixed marriage and dual heritage in his studies as a historian, particularly
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Finland and Sweden officially apply to join Nato in 'historic moment'
Finland and Sweden have officially applied to join the world's biggest military alliance amid a "critical moment" in global security. Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg "warmly" welcomed the requests after receiving application letters from
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PMQs: Johnson challenged to sack Rishi Sunak if he fails to act on cost of living
BORIS Johnson has been told he should sack his Chancellor if he fails to come up with a plan to help people through the cost of living crisis. Ian Blackford, the SNP's Westminster leader, said today's figures showing inflation now at a 40-year
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SNP 'set to take over North Lanarkshire Council' from Labour for first time
THE SNP are set to take over the running of North Lanarkshire Council for the first time since the authority was formed, the Herald can reveal. Jordan Linden, the SNP group leader, is expected to become the youngest person to lead the council at
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Josh Taylor could perform surprise super lightweight U-turn for Jose Zepeda unified title defence
Josh Taylor could perform a surprise u-turn and stay at super lightweight for a unified title defence against Jose Zepeda. Promoters Top Rank, who represent both fighters, have confirmed that talks are underway with both camps in a bid to agree
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Holiday park lodge expected to fetch 'record price' for Scotland
By Ian McConnell AN up-for sale, lochside holiday park lodge is expected to fetch more than £500,000, which park operator Cove UK believes would be a “record price” for Scotland. The lodge, which is described as having a “state-of-the-art”
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Lee Johnson set to be named Hibs manager as ex-Bristol City boss to replace Shaun Maloney
Lee Johnson is set to be appointed Hibernian’s new manager, according to reports. The Press Association say the former Bristol City boss has won the race to be named Shaun Maloney’s successor at Easter Road. Johnson, who had a brief spell as
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
The Diary is always delighted when our local footy teams succeed in Europe. If only their fans would behave themselves… Disgraceful scenes from Glasgow airport https://t.co/lmuXLSBoGA — Holly (@deidhaul5) May 16, 2022
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Ukraine hopes to swap Mariupol steel plant fighters for Russian PoWs
Ukrainian fighters extracted from the last bastion of resistance in Mariupol have been taken to a former penal colony in enemy-controlled territory. A top military official hopes they can be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war but a Moscow politician
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Hundreds of Everest climbers begin to return from summit
Hundreds of climbers who scaled Mount Everest over the last few days amid favourable weather conditions have begun to return safely down the mountain. Among them are climbers who set records on the world's highest peak, including the first Ukrainian
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North Korea reports another jump in suspected Covid-19 cases
North Korea has reported 232,880 new cases of fever and another six deaths as leader Kim Jong Un accused officials of "immaturity" and "slackness" in their early handling of the Covid-19 outbreak in the unvaccinated nation. The country's anti-virus
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Commons speaker warns MPs not to name the Tory arrested on suspicion of rape
THE SPEAKER of the House of Commons has warned MPs not to try and name the politician accused of rape. A Tory MP in his 50s was arrested yesterday, accused of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, abuse of a position of trust and misconduct
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Former Tory MSP says 'Yes' would win an Indyref 'if held tomorrow'
Scots would vote for independence if a referendum was held tomorrow, a former Tory MSP has said. Adam Tomkins, Professor of Public Law at the University of Glasgow, said that the “unspeakable truth” for Unionists is that a vote to break up the
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Mary Contini's recipe: Alfie and Nonna’s herb salsa
One of the joys of cooking with youngsters is they have no limitations. As they gain confidence, they become aware of their palate and taste preferences and see the larder and fridge as a huge source of adventure and experiment. It's never time wasted
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MPs to debate non-binary gender petition after thousands of Scots back calls
MPS are to debate a petition calling for non-binary to be an official gender. More than 10,000 Scots were among the 140,000 who signed the petition to the UK Government, asking that it make non-binary a gender identity option on gender recognition
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Explained: Why Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape has not been named
A Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape has not been identified by the media or Parliament yet. Reports on Tuesday revealed that the serving MP, a man in his 50s, had been arrested and bailed on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault
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Glasgow prepped for Rangers 'gatherings' as benches removed and fences put up
GLASGOW'S city centre is being prepared for potential gatherings ahead of significant Rangers matches this week. The club play Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final tonight in Seville before going up against Hearts in the Scottish Cup
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Five things you need to know about driving abroad
THIS year could be the first time since the pandemic began that many of us will have the opportunity to holiday abroad. With restrictions easing in many places around the world, finding some summer sun is back on the cards. However, driving in
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Letters: There is a cast-iron case for imposing a windfall tax on profiteering oil companies
TODAY (May 17) I heard a unionist on TV likening the proposed windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas production as a "form of stealing". A bit more extreme perhaps than their usual "it would drive future investment in the North Sea away". Earlier
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Scotland single-use plastics ban to come into effect: What it means for you?
A Scotland-wide ban on some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic products is finally coming into effect next month. From June 1 this year, it will be unlawful to manufacture and supply customers with some single-use plastic
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Truss defends NI Protocol dismantling plans
The Foreign Secretary has defended controversial plans to scrap parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, insisting the action to address the “very severe” situation in the region cannot be delayed. The EU has threatened to retaliate with
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Herald and Times Sport writer predictions for Frankfurt vs Rangers Europa League final
MATTHEW LINDSAY Eintracht Frankfurt 2, Rangers 3 Rangers have had the X Factor in the Europa League this season – and I think they are more than capable of finishing as the No 1 team in the competition. Eintracht have been brilliant as
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Hospitality giant's first premium Scottish airport lounge, gin bar to launch
Plaza Premium Group, the global airport hospitality company, has announced the opening of its first offering in Scotland. The newest opening will enable PPG to serve more than 14 million travellers through Edinburgh Airport, it said. The firm
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Depth of knowledge is powering Scotland's green energy transition
Floating wind farms are clean, green and set to be significant to the future economy – with the Net Zero Technology Centre championing a collaborative approach from the entire energy sector to maximise their full potential. By Andrew Collier
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China Eastern plane which crashed in March 'deliberately flown into the ground'
A China Eastern Airlines plane which crashed in March was deliberately put into a nose-dive, according to US media reports. Investigators have so far not found any mechanical or technical faults with the jet, the reports say, citing a preliminary
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Inflation soars to 40-year high 9 per cent after hike in energy prices
The cost of living in the UK has increased at its fastest rate for four decades as soaring energy bills put millions of households under pressure. Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 9% in the year to April, up from an already high 7% in March
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Awards will be a lesson in adaptation and innovation
With less than two weeks to go until the winners of this year’s The Herald Higher Education Awards are announced in front of a packed audience in Glasgow’s Crowne Plaza Hotel, the finalists have been announced. They include amongst them examples
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Rangers: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time for Europa League final
ONE of the biggest games in Rangers' history is upon us. Today, Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side will take to the field against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2022 Europa League final. Rangers beat RB Leipzig to reach this stage, while Frankfurt
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Ross Greer: Joining Nato would be ‘morally wrong’ for independent Scotland
It would be “morally wrong” for Scotland to join Nato if it were to become independent, a Scottish Green MSP has said. Ross Greer, who is a West Scotland list MSP, told BBC’s The Nine that the party disagrees with the SNP over Nato membership.
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Almost 3,000 nurses and midwives leave professional register
The number of nursing and midwifery staff in Scotland is moving “slowly upwards”, despite 2,750 quitting the profession last year. A new report from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) showed that the number of nurses and midwives registered
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Tory MP released on bail following arrest on suspicion of rape
A Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences has been released on bail pending further enquiries by the Metropolitan Police Scotland Yard said the unnamed man in his 50s was also detained on suspicion of indecent assault,
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Rosemary Goring: HRT is not the only solution - being a woman is not a medical condition
WHEN the British shortage of HRT hit the news, even the war in Ukraine took a back seat. Such was the consternation and anger this caused it felt as if every woman between the ages of 45 and 55 was about to descend on the doorsteps of Bute House and
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Adam Tomkins: If indyref2 was held tomorrow, Yes would win
NOW the dust has settled on the local government election results we are about to enter the phoney war of independence and indyref2. You may think we have been in that phoney war since the autumn of 2014 – I mean, the issue has hardly gone away at
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Camley's Cartoon: The Northern Ireland Protocol
Our cartoonist Stephen Camley on the 'worthless' Northern Ireland Protocol 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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Summer of Scots rail strikes loom as 800 services are cancelled in a week in driver work-to-rule
A SUMMER national rail strike is moving closer - as up to 800 ScotRail services were cancelled in just over a week in the wake of a drivers pay dispute which has seen workers unofficially work to rule. Unions remain in deadlock over a series of
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Scots fail to get on their bikes due to delays in pavement parking ban
A ban on "discriminatory" pavement parking should be enforced more quickly in Scotland because it puts people off walking and cycling in their communities, according to a new study. The analysis from walking and cycling charity Sustrans which surveyed
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Craig Mallon death 10 years on: Friends' Ben Nevis hike in memory of pal
They were a group of friends who had grown up together and had stayed close even as they went their different ways in life. As many of them reach milestones, there is one person who is never far from their thoughts. Their friend Craig Mallon
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Letters: Trident's fate must be sealed before Scotland tries to join Nato
THE SNP policy is for a Scottish state to ratify the new UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Nicola Sturgeon has given strong personal support to this and there will be an SNP observer at the first meeting of the 60 state parties
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Nurse and midwife numbers up by just 280 as thousands quit over job 'pressure'
THE number of nurses and midwives registered in Scotland has risen by just 280 in the past year. Scotland experienced the slowest year-on-year increase in the workforce of any part of the UK, amid warnings that staff are quitting due to “too much
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Revealed: 14 patients with autism and learning disabilities die in psychiatric facilities
FOURTEEN patients with autism or learning disabilities have died since 2015 while detained in psychiatric facilities in Scotland, figures reveal. The statistics were released for the first time by Public Health Scotland (PHS) following a parliamentary
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Glasgow packaging firm secures long-awaited breakthrough in northern Europe
By Scott Wright MACFARLANE Group has made a major breakthrough in its long-standing ambition to break into northern Europe by acquiring a German packaging firm. The Glasgow-based packaging company, which once had a global presence running from
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Tennent’s brewer warns pubs of further price rise as company returns to profit
By Scott Wright THE owner of Tennent’s Lager has warned it may have to follow its recent price increase with a further increase for customers as costs continue to rise. C&C Group served notice of a second possible price rise in six months
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Gavin Mochan: Labour market figures show UK entering a period of increasing stagnation
Analysis By Gavin Mochan UNEMPLOYMENT in Scotland fell to a three-year low in the three months ending March. According to official data from the Office for National Statistics, published yesterday, unemployment in Scotland has dropped to 3.2
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Ian McConnell: Ferguson Marine sniping signals Scots goldfish bowl politicians not grown-up enough
LEADING global fund manager James Anderson recently highlighted his belief that a very large state investment fund in Scotland, matched with private sector money, could enable the nation to achieve major successes. His suggestion had one critical
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Scottish energy engineer hikes revenue as renewables interest grows
PIPELINE engineering specialist STATS (UK) Ltd increased revenue to just under £50 million and signalled growth with potentially more work in renewables and energy transition. The Scotland-based firm operating in the North Sea and overseas said
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The Herald to recognise top communications strategy
THE Herald is to recognise the best use of communications in business at one of the country’s leading awards ceremonies. The Excellence in Communications Award in the Glasgow Business Awards, hosted by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, is open to any
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Iain Macwhirter: Somebody remind Sturgeon that Nato is a nuclear alliance
DOES anyone seriously think Nicola Sturgeon would send Trident packing if she wins the independence referendum she hopes to hold next year? You may think the question is academic because the likelihood of there being a referendum next year is vanishingly
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McDonald's pulls out of Russia
FAST-food chain McDonald’s has announced that it is to leave Russia for good. After temporarily closing its 847 outlets in the country in March following Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine, it is now pulling out altogether. Has this been
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Herald Diary: Encounter with a chippy rapper
Hip replacement WHILE waiting for a flight departure, a Milngavie reader found himself revelling in the opportunity to scrutinise, ie judge, his fellow travellers. After a while he spied a particularly rotund young lady who wobbled past wearing
