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Wordle 345 May 30: Wordle word hints and today’s answer
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 five letter word in only six attempts. The game
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Celtic pip Glasgow City to win first Scottish Cup triumph despite numbers disadvantage
GLASGOW City captain Hayley Lauder admitted her side had got what they deserved after losing 3-2 to ten-player Celtic and ending the season without a trophy for the first time since 2003. Celtic were the better team in front of a domestic cup final
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Levi Colwill’s own goal gifts Nottingham Forest promotion to the Premier League
Levi Colwill’s own goal sent Nottingham Forest into the Premier League for the first time in 23 years in a 1-0 Championship play-off final win over Huddersfield at Wembley. Luckless centre-back Colwill put through his own net after James Garner
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Scotland must put Ukraine sympathy on hold during World Cup play-off, says McGregor
CALLUM MCGREGOR admits heartfelt sympathy for Ukraine’s plight will be put on hold when Scotland take to the Hampden Park pitch for the World Cup semi-final play-off on Wednesday night. Ukraine is in turmoil following the invasion by Russia and
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Last major city brewery to close
THE historic Caledonian Brewery on Edinburgh’s Slateford Road is to close down, putting 30 jobs at risk and signalling the demise of the last major brewery in the city. The decision announced by Dutch owner Heineken this week looks set to end more
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Patterson given two days to prove fitness ahead of Ukraine clash, says Naismith
NATHAN PATTERSON will have two days to prove his fitness to Steve Clarke for Scotland’s 2022 World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine, according to coach Steven Naismith. The 20-year-old right-back has struggled for game time at Everton since
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Technology: Kodak Step Instant Printer
What is it? A reliable budget instant printer from Kodak. Good points? Measuring 7.62 x 12.7 x 2.54 cm (3 x 5 x 1 in) and weighing less than 0.5kg (1 lb), the printer can be transported easily in a pocket or bag and connects to your smartphone
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Health: Why are eating disorders on the rise and what can we do about it?
As eating disorder hospital admissions soar, Abi Jackson looks at the vital need for early support. Once again, experts are warning that eating disorder rates are rising - and much more needs to be done to help. The Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Food: Chefs give their top hacks for nailing BBQ season
From giving veggies some love to seasoning everything properly, this is how the pros do it. As the sun begins to shine and the weather warms up, that means one thing: it's BBQ season. There's nothing better than the charred, delicious flavour
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Scotland in 'very difficult financial position', admits Forbes
KATE Forbes has warned Scotland faces a "very difficult financial position” over the next few years after leading economists said she may be forced to hike taxes or cut services. The SNP Finance Secretary said the Government would need to be “canny
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Labour says Tories 'dragging kicking and screaming' to cost of living response
RISHI Sunak and Boris Johnson had to be “dragged kicking and screaming” to take action on the rising cost of living “at the last minute”, Labour has said. Party chairwoman Anneliese Dodds also said there was a “frustrating” lack of measures by
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Liverpool players’ families caught up in Paris chaos, reveals Andy Robertson
LIVERPOOL defender Andy Robertson has criticised the handling of fans at the Champions League final by French police after tear gas was used on those trapped outside the Stade de France. Thousands of supporters missed the kick-off against Real
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Andy Murray to face Jurij Rodionov at Surbiton as Wimbledon preparations step up
Andy Murray will step up his Wimbledon preparations on Monday when he faces Austria number one Jurij Rodionov in the first round of the Surbiton Trophy. The three-time grand slam winner is back at the ATP Challenger Tour event for the first time
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Number 10 accused of trying to edit Sue Gray's partygate report
A TORY cabinet minister has downplayed claims that Sue Gray was pressured into diluting her partygate report by Downing Street officials on the eve of publication. Former party chair Brandon Lewis said he had “absolute confidence” that the Whitehall
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Michael Settle: Boris prays his 'big bazooka' pays off in votes
AS U-turns go, it was the most dramatic to date. Which is saying something. Boris Johnson is now relying on “bazookering” the cost-of-living crisis with higher taxes and more spending. That most fiscal of Conservatives Rishi Sunak couldn’t bring
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TV: The latest chapter of Springwatch promises a 'wildlife-packed snapshot'
The latest chapter of Springwatch promises a 'wildlife-packed snapshot' of the UK during the season of renewal. Gemma Dunn finds out more Springwatch is back - and this year it turns its attention to the restorative power of nature. A staple
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Barrie Cunning: Let's not kid ourselves about the real reasons the Tories announced a windfall tax
ONE thing we know about the Conservative Party is that they will do anything to cling onto power. This week saw the Conservatives do a welcome U-turn and acknowledge the need for a windfall tax to help people and families during the cost-of-living
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Your view: Slavery was not allowed in Scotland
It is pleasing to note that African-born slave, Joseph Knight, is to feature in one of the specially commissioned banners which will be hung at Perth City Hall when it reopens in 2024. Transported to Jamaica as a child from Guinea, Knight was sold
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Keeley Hawes: 'I know what the world's like when it's run by children, I've got three of them!'
As thrilling new sci-fi series The Midwich Cuckoos arrives on our screens, Danielle de Wolfe learns more from stars Keeley Hawes and Synnove Karlsen. It's been eight years since actress Keeley Hawes landed the part of Gemma Webster in the thrilling
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'Safe, conservative, lazy.' Come on, Ricky Gervais, you can do better than this
There’s a great moment in the second series of HBO smash Succession when Siobhan Roy, daughter of Brian Cox’s big beast media mogul Logan, cops off with an actor she meets in a New York bar. Back at his place, sitting on the sofa, she looks around
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Scotland lose to USA in ICC World Cup ODI
SCOTLAND lost to the United States in their ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 match at Moosa Stadium in Pearland, Texas. Chasing a victory target of 311, Scotland fell short by 104 runs. The hosts had earlier won the toss and chose to bat first
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The Scottish flag you are not allowed to fly – by order of the Royal Family
THE Lion Rampant is often thought of as second flag of Scotland, after the Saltire, but don’t for a minute go thinking its yours. It’s no’. The law, and the royal family, are quite clear about that. As the royal family’s website declares, it is
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Liverpool demand investigation as fan congestion delays Champions League final
Liverpool have called for a thorough investigation into the chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France which led to their Champions League final against Real Madrid being delayed. France’s national stadium stepped in to host the showpiece after
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New exhibition gets under the skin of the deadly serious business of anatomy
Torn from what should have been their final resting place or, worse, smothered in their sleep and then carted through the streets, they were silent participants in a quest for knowledge. In the age of Enlightenment, Edinburgh’s status as a world
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Revealed: Ferguson Marine failed to meet key financial requirements as Scots ferry fiasco deal legality in question
JIM McColl's Ferguson Marine failed to fulfil mandatory requirements to qualify as the ferry fiasco contract bidder raising fresh questions about the legality of the procurement process, the Herald on Sunday can reveal. New evidence shows that
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Will Wimbledon be exhibition event rather than biggest tennis tournament of the year? - Susan Egelstaff
IT is ironic that much of the talk during the first week of the French Open has been about a Grand Slam tournament that is still weeks away. And the primary question is: will Wimbledon be an exhibition event this summer, rather than the biggest
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Offshore windfarms pay out just £150k to local coastal communities
By Paul Dobson Scotland’s six offshore wind farms have paid just £150,000 to nearby communities in the last 12 months, it can be revealed. Holyrood energy minister, Michael Matheson, revealed the figure in response to a written question by
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The colourful tale behind the origins of Millport's famed Crocodile Rock
IT IS a familiar toothy grin that has graced countless happy snaps across the years, the jagged reptilian smile beaming out over a popular Scottish island beach. This much-beloved Millport landmark – the aptly nicknamed Crocodile Rock – has welcomed
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Lisa Aitken on immersing herself in Egyptian culture where squash is king
IN her quest to reach the upper echelons of her chosen sport, Lisa Aitken has chosen to work like an Egyptian. The Scotland No.1 has taken the bold step of immersing herself in the country where squash is king, more a way of life than a pastime
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Neil Fachie reveals why plans to climb Mount Everest fell through for the happiest of reasons
EVEREST will need to wait. Neil Fachie’s bold decision to climb the world’s tallest mountain fell through for the happiest of reasons earlier this year. The para-cyclist – named this week in the Scotland team for his third Commonwealth Games –
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Scotch on the rocks with the rise of the English dram
The golden barley ripples in the breeze and just a short distance away the bespoke copper stills begin the gentle process of turning its grain into the water of life. Distilled twice, once suitably matured the nectar emerges from its cask to deliver
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'Like watching paint dry': New concern over ScotRail driver recruitment 'scandal' that led to service cuts
THE nationalised ScotRail recruitment 'scandal' that has caused massive cuts to train services will not be resolved for five years, it is feared. It comes as an improved "final" pay offer to try and end the crippling ScotRail pay dispute that has
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Crowd issues under spotlight as Liverpool lose out in Champions League final
The last time Liverpool and Real Madrid met in the Champions League final in 2018, the acrimony was on the pitch as Sergio Ramos’ robust challenge on Mohamed Salah prematurely ended his night through injury. But four years on, serious issues off
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Scotland's biggest council under fire for axing secret £1.6m meals for homeless contract
SCOTLAND'S biggest council has been lambasted for making a 'taxpayer value for money' evening meals cut to hundreds of homeless people after creating secret Covid deals worth £1.6m. Alex Neil, the former SNP housing and health secretary said that
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Iain Macwhirter: How Boris Johnson turned Tory economics upside down
SHORTLY after Boris Johnson became Prime Minister, and especially during the pandemic, it became clear to me that he was not a conventional Conservative. Indeed, he isn’t really a Conservative at all. Many took issue with me insisting that he’s a far-right
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Neil Mackay's Big Read: ‘Truth about Lockerbie will never be known … it’s Scotland’s JFK'
CLIFF Todd was the head of Britain’s Forensic Explosives Laboratory. Now retired, he breaks his silence on the Lockerbie case, talking of the unanswered questions to our Writer at Large, Neil Mackay, who covered the terrorist atrocity and got to know
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Marathon challenge for grieving mother on a special mission
WHEN baby Eva Hopper was stillborn four years ago, within only weeks of her due date, her parents’ world was naturally turned upside down. And in amongst the overwhelming grief was the shock of learning how many other parents go through similar
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Angus Robertson visits Brussels to forge closer ties with EU
By Kathleen Nutt Political Correspondent ANGUS Robertson will this week travel to Brussels in a bid to build closer relations between Scotland and the European Union. The trip by the Cabinet Secretary for External Relations follows First
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Scottish ministers restart no deal Brexit preparations amid trade war fears
MINISTERS in Scotland are restarting no deal Brexit contingency plans amid fears over a trade war between the UK and the EU, the Herald on Sunday can reveal. Preparations drawn up three years ago are now being considered once again to minimise
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Warning trans people could face 'malicious' claims to revoke gender certificates
TRANS people could be subject to “vexatious and malicious” applications to have gender recognition certificates revoked by family members who do not approve, campaigners have warned. LGBT groups have pointed to a measure in the Scottish Government's
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Ross Greer condemns 'vast sum' spent on Queen's Jubilee as millions struggle
By Kathleen Nutt THE Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has criticised the significant spending on events to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee this week while millions of Britons face a cost of living crisis. Mr Greer, who represents the west of
