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8 new cities named in Platinum Jubilee celebrations - what is city status?
Eight new cities have been named as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations but what does city status mean? The coveted city status has been awarded to eight spots across Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the first Overseas
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What is today’s Wordle? May 20 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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New Hibs boss Lee Johnson hopes fans can quickly see past his Hearts history
With only five appearances for Hearts as a player across a six month period 16 years ago, the new Hibernian manager, Lee Johnson, is confident the supporters at Easter Road will not use his past against him as he attempts to build a bright future in
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Chris Dean relieved after being handed new deal at Edinburgh
CHRIS DEAN admits that he did have concerns about not being offered a contract renewal with hometown club Edinburgh after a combination of Covid, injury and team selection limited his pre-Christmas appearances this season to just nine minutes in total
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Glasgow's Sione Tuipulotu vows to cap positive year with final Murrayfield victory
FOR a first season in this country, things could hardly have gone better for Sione Tuipulotu. He has established himself as a regular in the Glasgow side, enhanced his reputation as a hard-running ball-carrier, and won his first few Scotland caps
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Rory McIlroy enjoys flying start to set pace at US PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy’s spluttering, stuttering starts to major championships in recent years have often left him requiring snookers in a futile attempt to make up the lost ground. On day one of the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills yesterday, though
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Anger over island service chaos as a second CalMac vessel is sidelined after a pier collision
ONE of the oldest and biggest vessels in the state-owned ferry fleet has been taken out of service after colliding with a pier - causing a series of cancellations to services. All sailings on the Tarbert, Uig and Lochmaddy routes had to be cancelled
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Sturgeon apologises over 'devastating' ScotRail service cuts amid pay dispute
Nicola Sturgeon has apologised to passengers of newly nationalised ScotRail after being accused of presiding over “the worst service in a generation”. The First Minister said she would always apologise to anyone in Scotland let down by a public
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SNP Government under fire over 'snail's pace' rollout of long Covid funding
SNP ministers have been accused of failing to act at the “pace and scale required” to support people with long Covid amid a funding row. Health Secretary Humza Yosuaf has been criticised for labelling £3 million of money as “additional funding”
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Covid vaccine booster campaign expected in autumn
Another round of Covid-19 booster vaccines could be on the table for those most vulnerable to the virus. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has given interim advice that another dose of the vaccine is provided some groups
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Dunfermline reveal new manager search is well underway as John Hughes departs
DUNFERMLINE have revealed their search for a new manager is ‘well under way’ following the resignation of John Hughes. The former Hibernian and Inverness Caley Thistle boss has stepped aside in the wake of relegation to League One, which saw him
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Sturgeon pressed on 'unfair' £50m care charges for dementia patients
NICOLA Sturgeon has promised to investigate if 10,000 people in Scotland with advanced dementia are having the care needs wrongly categorised in a way which is costing them £50 million a year. The First Minister was pressed on the issue by Labour's
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Eating out? Five Glasgow restaurants you may not want to miss, as reviewed by Ron Mackenna
SWADISH BY AJAY KUMAR, 33 INGRAM STREET, GLASGOW, 0141 553 0581 I would have liked to have Instagrammed the reaction as we picked up menus to choose starters. And saw the prices. Uh, £12, £15, £14, £18, £14, £14 jump out. Just two at £8. For starters
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7 Online Casinos in the UK where High Rollers Can Win up to 100 Bitcoin
The UK remains one of the vastest strongholds of casino entertainment. Old, like history itself, UK gambling thrives and grows its popularity. Moreover, modern technology and implementation tools allow diversifying the fun. Leisure in a powerful combo
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Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Race did not 'play a part' in risk assesment, says officer
A policeman said the race of a man who died after being restrained by officers had nothing to do with his risk assessment of the situation, an inquiry has heard. Sheku Bayoh died on May 3, 2015 after he was detained by police in Kirkcaldy, Fife
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Iain Macwhirter: What could FM do about cost of living other than blame Brexit?
WHAT can the Scottish Government do to help combat the inflating cost of living? Quite a lot actually. Nicola Sturgeon says the UK should take responsibility for galloping food and energy prices and only Westminster has the resources to address the
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Hotel site overlooking picturesque loch comes to market
A DEVELOPMENT opportunity overlooking a loch near Fort William has been brought to the marketplace. Specialist hospitality agents Drysdale and Company said the former 23-bedroom Loch Linnhe Hotel, currently closed, is for sale with planning permission
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SNP's stance on nuclear weapons 'beyond any credibility' says Tory MP
A VETERAN Tory MP has described the SNP's position agaist nuclear weapons as "beyond any credibility". Sir Bernard Jenkin was speaking after the SNP's defence spokesman Stewart McDonald in a debate about NATO, when he made the remarks this afternoon
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Warnings of limited kilt hire supply amid 'record' number of weddings
A KILT hire company has warned of possible shortages amid a "record number" of weddings due to take place this summer. Scotland's wedding industry is booming after all legal pandemic restrictions were lifted, paving the way for many delayed weddings
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Outside experts to check if Scotland's £150m census is 'credible'
NICOLA Sturgeon has said outside experts will check if Scotland’s troubled £150million census was a “credible” exercise and lessons will be learned from it. The First Minister made the promise as it emerged the completion level is still significantly
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Nationalised ScotRail warns of cancellations hitting the Scottish Cup Final in driver dispute
FOOTBALL fans travelling to the Scottish Cup Final have been warned of cancellations to train services because of a driver dispute involving nationalised ScotRail. The train operator confirmed that services will be hit before it slashes services
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Agenda: How to build a brain health pension
By Neil Fullerton THROUGHOUT our working lives we routinely invest a little every month to plan for the future and help us live more comfortably and securely as we age. In the same way as we prepare our financial futures, we should all prioritise
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Sturgeon: Oil and gas projects should be blocked without 'robust' climate test
NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted that any new North Sea oil and gas developments should be blocked in absence of the UK Government bringing forward a “robust” climate compatibility test. The UK Government is currently drawing up plans for a climate
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New Glasgow Labour leader misses first day on job after going to Rangers game
The new leader of Labour in Glasgow has missed his first day on the job because he went to the Rangers game in Seville. George Redmond, who overthrew a colleague last week to lead the council’s opposition group, had been due at the City Chambers
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Search for nun missing from Scottish Monastery
POLICE appealing for information to trace a 39-year-old woman reported missing from the Benedictine Monastery in Mackerston Place in Largs. Elizabeth Ngozi Nzekwe was last seen around 10:35am on the morning of May 16 in the Main Street area of
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More than 900 new Covid infections recorded on average during past seven days
More than 900 covid infections have been recorded on avearge during the past week in Scotland, according to the latest statistics. Data from Public Health Scotland shows that the seven-day average of positive cases was 959 - 14 per cent down from
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SNP MP says Scotrail 'exemplar' of how to run railways in the UK
AN SNP MP has said Scotland's train operator is an "exemplar" of how to run a railway system, despite mass cancellations and pay disputes. Gavin Newlands, the party's transport spokesman, made the comments in the Commons today during a debate on
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Female referees to officiate at men’s World Cup finals for first time
FEMALE referees have been selected to officiate at a men’s World Cup finals for the first time. Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga from Rwanda and Yoshimi Yamashita from Japan have been included on FIFA’s official list of 36 referees
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Inspectors: 'Risk to patient safety' on 33 wards at Glasgow superhospital during latest Covid peak
DOZENS of wards at Glasgow's superhospital were considered potentially unsafe for patients at the height of the latest Covid wave, inspectors have found. An unannounced inspection carried out by the Healthcare Improvement Scotland team between
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Historic Glasgow rail yard may have new future after being awarded listed status
A historic rail yard which operated in Glasgow for more than a century and a half has been preserved after a lobbying campaign. The St Rollox ‘Caley’ yard, in the city’s Springburn area, has been given B-Listed status following a campaign by
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How the Royal Mail price hikes will affect you amid warning of more increases
Royal Mail has warned of possible further increases in prices after recently hiking up costs of posting letters and parcels. The group said prices are being held under constant review amid rising inflation, after the cost of posting letters rose
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Telecoms giant to invest in new Dundee centre
TELECOMS giant BT has started construction on a new multi-million-pound contact centre in Dundee city centre. The new office, which is being built on West Marketgait, will be home to around 1,000 staff, who are currently located at the company’
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Gerard Richardson: Why Riesling is the perfect food wine
YOU say ree-sling, I say rye-sling, but whichever way you pronounce it, you can't help falling in love with it. I'd go as far as to say that Riesling wines are as good a friend to your palate as anything on the market and they are great as partners
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Scots pubs and clubs say businesses are at risk as nationalised ScotRail cuts hit the night out
PUBS and clubs have hit out at the "devastating" cuts to ScotRail services which they said puts at risks business and jobs as it will hit the ability of thousands to have a night out. Newly-nationalised ScotRail has confirmed it will slash services
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Green MSP's abortion buffer zones plans will 'break stalemate' over legal stand-off
A GREENS MSP proposing buffer zones to be set up around abortion centres believes her plans can “break the stalemate” between councils and the Scottish Government over a legal stand-off. Gillian Mackay has launched a consultation on her member’
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Man charged after Billy Sharp knocked to ground at end of Forest-Blades play-off
POLICE investigating an alleged on-pitch attack on Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp have charged a 30-year-old man with assault. Robert Biggs, of Derbyshire, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and going on to the playing
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Covid deaths dropped by 21% last week but cases rising, says WHO
The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21 per cent in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the World Health Organisation. In its weekly report on the pandemic, the UN health agency said the
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Boris and Carrie Johnson to receive no more fines over partygate
THE PRIME Minister and his wife will receive no more fines over the partygate saga, it is understood. No.10 confirmed today that Boris Johnson has been advised by the Metropolitan Police that their investigation has now concluded and they are not
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266 cases confirmed in salmonella outbreak linked to chocolate Easter eggs
European health officials said 266 confirmed cases and 58 suspected cases of an outbreak of salmonella infection linked to chocolate Easter eggs have now been reported throughout Europe and in North America, the vast majority in children. The European
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
Our Glorious Leader (praise be upon her) has been sharing her splendiferousness with our former colonies in the Americas, where she is apparently going down a storm, just like that typhoon that terrorised Glasgow and surrounding areas earlier this
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Buffalo shooter shared plans through website discord
The white gunman accused of killing 10 Black people at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket allowed a small group of people to see his detailed plans prior to the attack he had been chronicling for months in a private, online diary. Discord, the chat
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Five arrests in Glasgow after Rangers fans gather for Europa League final
Five people were arrested in Glasgow city centre after Rangers fans gathered to watch their team take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League final held in Seville. A "proportionate" policing plan was in place in Glasgow on Wednesday night
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Red Cross registers hundreds of Ukrainian PoWs from Mariupol
The Russian military has said that more Ukrainian fighters who were making a last stand in Mariupol have surrendered, bringing the total who have left their stronghold to 1,730, while the Red Cross said it had registered hundreds of them as prisoners
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Scottish law firm adds five new partners in promotions push
By Scott Wright SCOTTISH law firm Harper Macleod has bolstered its senior ranks with the appointment of five new partners. The firm said the moves, which take its tally of partners to 77, strengthen its presence in the family law, private client
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In full: All the events across Whitehall that drew police fines
A total of 126 fines have now been issued by the Metropolitan Police over partygate, spanning events over 11 months during the height of the pandemic. They were: May 20, 2020 Around 100 people were invited to a drinks gathering in the
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We should not ignore benefits of eating meat for both public health and rural Scotland
THE case for eating red meat is a simple one – not only does this nutrient-dense protein produced naturally and in abundance here in Scotland offer significant benefits to public health but, when consumed in moderation, its very production is critical
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Can we believe Liz Truss's Protocol plans?
IN 1970, the then Tory Home Secretary Reginald Maudling, returning from his first visit to Northern Ireland, infamously exclaimed, “For God’s sake, bring me a large Scotch. What a bloody awful country.” He was probably not the last Cabinet Minister
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Letters: The extortionate cost of today's Civil Service can be put down to the actions of Margaret Thatcher
IT is not unusual to find amusement in foot-in-mouth utterances from politicians. The learned Lord Offord is the latest contender ("Millionaire Tory peer suggests sacked civil servants can find work in farming", The Herald, May 16). He has just unwittingly
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Met police issue 126 fines for partygate and close investigation
A TOTAL of 126 fines have been issued to politicians and civil servants over the partygate saga. The Metropolitan Police issued an update this morning, stating they had now concluded their investigation. It means the long-awaited Sue Gray report
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Fire by Scots community centre treated as 'wilful' in police investigation
A major fire nearby a Fife community centre is being treated as willful. The blaze near Dunniker Centre on Lauder Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife saw plumes of smoke fill the sky on Wednesday afternoon. Two fire engines were called to the scene around
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Office block sold for £25,000 in 'remarkable' revamp comeback
AN ABERDEEN office building that was auctioned off for just £25,000 following the oil price downturn of 2016 is set to be fully occupied this year, after a "remarkable turnaround in its fortunes". Union Point, formerly known as Salvesen Tower,
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The darkest Don Giovanni captivates in Scottish Opera's gothic rollercoaster
Opera Don Giovanni Theatre Royal, Glasgow Keith Bruce four stars WHEN Sir Thomas Allen’s production of the darkest collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte was first seen in 2013, there were reservations about
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Weekly deaths from Covid continue to fall
The number of weekly deaths from Coronavirus in Scotland has fallen again. Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland fell to 60 in the week to May 15, according to the latest figures. The National Records of Scotland (NRS) data
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Scotrail service cuts 'to last for weeks' while pay talks rumble on
Vastly reduced rail services across Scotland are likely to last for weeks or longer, Scotrail has warned. Almost 700 services across the country will be cut from Monday due to a pay dispute which has seen drivers opt not to work overtime.
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Wildcats 'set to save species' from extinction born at wildlife park
The wildcat kittens which are likely to be among the first of the species to be released into the wild in Britain have been born. Sixteen wildcats were paired up earlier in the year the Saving Wildcats conservation centre at the Highland Wildlife
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Temperatures rising as US PGA Championship action begins in Tulsa
IF you think the majors come thick and fast these days, with the next three grand slam shoot-outs shoehorned into a nine-week spell, then spare a thought for the global campaigners of the swinging 60s. When Jack Nicklaus won his first US PGA Championship
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Upcoming derby between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors is most important in years - Martin Hannan
WHAT is probably the most important match between Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh Rugby in years will take place on Saturday at Murrayfield, when Edinburgh attempt to overturn the 13 point deficit from the first leg to win the 1872 Cup. Why do I
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Alison Rowat: Queen or Nicola Sturgeon, make the contest for coverage fair
HERE is a tale of two queens and their press coverage. The first Queen is the official monarch with a capital “Q”, and a crown, to prove it. Last Sunday, the UK’s main commercial broadcaster gave two hours and 40 minutes of prime time over to a
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Camley's Cartoon: Cost-of-living crisis and rail dispute
Our cartoonist Steven Camley on the cost-of-living crisis and the rail dispute. 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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Neil Mackay: People are angry. They want victims to blame. These are dangerous times
‘SOMETIMES the Devil doth preach.’ Quite a few Tories must have been watching this week’s sinister BBC adaption of the Jacobean revenge tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi. After all, they seem much inclined to the themes of the playwright John Webster,
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Tom Gordon: Why such a long wait for Sturgeon's Referendum Bill?
NICOLA Sturgeon said something startling about her long-lost plan for a second independence referendum the other day. Asked when the legislation for Indyref2 would be published, she waved away the question by saying it would emerge in the fullness
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Scotland's first refugee councillor Roza Salih hopes to inspire and instigate change
The first refugee to be elected as a councillor in Scotland says she hopes to inspire and initiate change after her historic win. ‘Glasgow Girl’ Roza Salih will today take her seat in the Glasgow City Council’s debating chamber for the first time
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The spotlight awaits sector’s superstars
The Herald Property Awards for Scotland are fast approaching, but there is still time for companies to submit their entries before Thursday, 2 June when the deadline for entries closes. These awards are the most prestigious of their kind in Scotland
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Spending on NHS interpreters up by 20 per cent in five years
SPENDING on interpreter and translation services by the NHS in Scotland rose by more than 20 per cent in the five years leading up to the pandemic, new research shows. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, which serves a population of 1.2 million people
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'Landmark moment' as rail service returns to village after 50 years
A NEW rail station is to open at a Borders village on the east coast Scotland to England line for the first time in 50 years. In the week before the new Reston Station opens there have been more than 17,000 reservations for future travel on the
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£8m for Scottish company with technology based on molecules in sharks’ immune systems
By Ian McConnell Elasmogen – a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing new therapeutics using technology based on molecules found in sharks’ immune systems – has secured a further £8 million of investment. Elasmogen’s pipeline
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Project to question whether it is possible to ‘have it all’ in farming
By Neale McQuistin A BRAND new project, enlisting the support of Scottish farmers, is aiming to prove that productivity and environmental delivery can go hand in hand. Sheep and beef specialists from SAC Consulting Poppy Frater and Lesley Wylie
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Getting Covid vaccine after infection 'reduces risk of Long Covid', finds study
PEOPLE who are vaccinated following a Covid infection appear less likely to experience Long Covid, according to new research. The study, carried out by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), is the latest to explore whether the vaccines could
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Alison Thewliss: Scotland wants an economy that works for all, not another financial crash
You only have to take a stroll through my constituency in Glasgow Central to get an idea of the scale of the contribution of the financial sector to the broader economy. But recent history has made us all too aware that when the financial sector goes
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Scott Wright: Fears of slew of bar and restaurant failures across Scotland
A RECENT interview with one of the Scottish hospitality industry’s most experienced figures gave a glimpse into the mindset of operators as we stand in the midst of a period of significant economic upheaval. And it did not offer a portent of a golden
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Letters: UK is well within its rights to fight EU on Northern Ireland
THERE is another side to the current dispute between the UK and the EU (“Truss reveals new law to dismantle part of EU trade deal”, The Herald, May 18), ignored by your correspondents (Letters, May 17 & 18) who do not even mention the Protocol’s Article
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Owner of Glasgow's famous Horseshoe Bar issues cost warning as inflation weighs heavily on trade
By Scott Wright TWO of the UK’s biggest pub companies have warned that surging energy, food and wage costs will have an impact on earnings, as official figures showed inflation had reached its highest-rate in 40 years in April. Mitchells &
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Mark Smith: Don’t be too hard on football – it’s changing
A man stands up at a football awards dinner and, allegedly, makes a joke about the term LGBT. A few days later, a professional footballer stands up and announces he’s gay. What should we make of it all? Is football anti-progressive or is it changing
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Herald Diary: The car to take you way out
Journey of discovery MOTORING aficionado Gordon Smith from Paisley tells us the first new car he bought came with the registration number LSD 422P. He regrets not keeping it as he enjoyed many a fascinating trip in it. Count him out OUR
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Scottish vehicle manufacturer 'introduces first electric fire engine to Europe'
A SCOTTISH company has claimed it is to introduce the first electric fire engine to Europe under a new export deal with France. Ayrshire-based Emergency One has agreed the export of the E1 EV0 with the Hérault Fire Service. It is hoped the
