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What is today's Heardle? June 8 song hints and answer
Move over Wordle, our new obsession with its music spin-off Heardle is here to stay. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now. Described as "a respectful homage to Wordle", Heardle
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What is today’s Wordle? June 8 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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Mark Dodson concedes Glasgow Warriors have entered coaching market at wrong point in World Cup cycle
SCOTTISH Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson has conceded that Glasgow Warriors have entered the market for a new head coach at the wrong point in the World Cup cycle, but he insisted that it is an attractive enough opportunity to be of interest to some
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Superdrug and Beauty Banks team up to launch a scheme to fight poverty
Superdrug and Beauty Banks have teamed up to launch the Buy One, Bank One scheme. The scheme has been set up to encourage donations of personal care products such as toothpaste and shower gel. Until June 14, the scheme will see Superdrug support
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James Guy believes Adam Peaty could benefit from missing World Championships
Missing the World Aquatics Championships through injury could do Adam Peaty “the world of good”, according to long-term team-mate James Guy. Peaty was forced to withdraw from the upcoming competition in Budapest after fracturing a bone in his foot
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Dustin Johnson hopes PGA Tour has Ryder Cup rethink as he joins rebel series
Dustin Johnson insists he hopes to play in the Ryder Cup again, despite making himself ineligible by resigning his membership of the PGA Tour to play the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. Johnson won all five of his matches in the United
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Hotel on island famous for its Scotch whisky put up for sale
By Ian McConnell THE ISLAY Hotel, which opened 11 years ago following an extensive rebuild and is within walking distance of several Scotch whisky distilleries, has been put up for sale. Christie & Co, which is handling the sale, described
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Douglas Ross denies aiding Vladimir Putin by voting against Boris Johnson
DOUGLAS Ross has denied he aided Russia by voting to remove Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Last week, the Scottish Tory leader claimed that any attempt to remove his boss in No 10 would "destabilise the situation and only help Vladimir Putin"
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Tiger Woods confirms he will not play in next week’s US Open
TIGER WOODS has confirmed he will not play in next week’s US Open at Brookline. The 46-year-old had to withdraw from the US PGA Championship in May after three rounds and does not feel ready for the next major of the year. “I previously informed
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MSPs reject Tory bid to axe SNP's EU continuity power that is yet to be used
MSPS have rejected a call to reject the Scottish Government plans to continue alignment with European Union laws despite claims the power will never be used. Scottish Conservative constitution spokesperson, Donald Cameron, called for MSPs to reject
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'Blow to social security in Scotland' as commission chair leaves post early
THE CHAIR of the Scottish Commission on Social Security has resigned before her contract is up, blaming the Scottish Government's “approach to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic.” In a letter to Holyrood’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee
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SNP ministers forced to release Indyref2 legal advice
THE Scottish Government has published legal advice related to a second independence referendum after being compelled under freedom of information law. It shows that in 2020 ministers were told it would be legal to undertake policy development work
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SNP and Green MSPs block bid to spend hour quizzing Angus Robertson over census
MSPs will have just 20 minutes to quiz Culture Secretary Angus Robertson over Scotland’s troubled census - despite initially being told they would get an hour. According to the Tories, the promise of 60 minutes scrutiny had, in fact, been a typo
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Scottish Tory chairman says 'level of anger' obvious in backlash against PM
THE CHAIRMAN of the Scottish Conservatives has warned 148 MPs calling for the PM to quit “showed the level of anger” from the public over partygate. The MSP also suggested that any perceived weakness in the Tories will only benefit the SNP.
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Gary Townsend's recipe: Vegan chocolate mousse
This silky-smooth chocolate mouse is the stuff dreams are made of – I often use this in the restaurant as an accompaniment to my vegan tasting menu desserts, but it’s just as delicious on its own. Ingredients: 1 x can coconut milk or
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Scotland's railways to be paralysed in two weeks in 'biggest' rail strike in modern history
SCOTLAND'S railways are set to be paralysed by a three-day train workers strike to bring even more misery to travellers. More than 50,000 railway staff will walkout later this month in the biggest dispute on the network in 33 years. The RMT
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HMRC and Cabinet Office's new headquarters open in Glasgow
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) new Glasgow headquarters was officially opened yesterday. The Glasgow Regional Centre and UK Government hub was formally opened by Jim Harra, HMRC’s First Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive. Based at 1 Atlantic
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Views sought on new home for nation's artworks
THE National Galleries of Scotland is seeking views on its plans for a new home for 100,000 works of art in the Scottish capital. NGS is holding a consultation on The Art Works, a major new facility in Granton, online between 5pm and 7pm today.
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National park debate: MSP in Loch Lomond jet ski ban call
LABOUR’S Jackie Baillie has said she is increasingly of the view that jet skis should be banned from Loch Lomond. The MSP, whose Dumbarton constituency takes in much of the national park, said there had been a huge increase in the numbers of high-speed
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Clean energy leaders meet to power decarbonisation at All-Energy
All-Energy 2022 was seen by many in the clean energy sector as an opportunity to build on the progress made at COP26 and to set out a route map for Scotland and the UK to achieve their net zero targets. A key focus of this year’s conference was offshore
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Crieff Hydro group acquires Perthshire tour company
THE Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has diversified its tourism offer with the acquisition of an award-winning Perthshire attraction. The company has acquired Aberfeldy-based Highland Safaris, which attracts 50,000 guests per year. Established by
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Health secretary 'proud' of Scots NHS staffing record despite 'law breach' over students filling gaps
Health secretary Humza Yousaf has said he is proud of the Scottish Government's recording on NHS staffing despite being warned it is breaking the law on safety by allowing the enlisting of students to fill gaps in nursing cover. The health secretary
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Emma Raducanu unsure over Wimbledon availability after ‘freak’ Nottingham injury
Emma Raducanu has “no idea” whether she will be fit for Wimbledon after her British homecoming was ruined by injury in Nottingham. The 19-year-old was playing her first match in this country since she won the US Open in September, but it ended
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Forbes says job cuts 'unlikely' in health, meaning pain elsewhere
KATE Forbes has said the health and care sector is “unlikely” to suffer job losses as a result of her spending review, meaning other areas will have to bear the brunt of staff cuts. The SNP finance secretary announced last week that she wanted
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Andy Murray eases through Boss Open first round in Stuttgart
Andy Murray began his campaign at the Boss Open in Stuttgart with victory over Australia’s Christopher O’Connell. The two-time Wimbledon champion lost in the semi-finals of the second-tier Challenger event in Surbiton last week and has headed to
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Prison bosses insist rules in place to stop abuse of gender recognition reforms
PRISON bosses do not expect to be flooded with transgender inmates obtaining a gender recognition certificate if new laws making it easier to do so are rolled out. A senior prisons official has told MSPs investigating the Scottish Government’s
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Artwork by renowned artist and writer is being considered for listed status
On his death, The Guardian referred to him as "the father figure of the renaissance in Scottish literature and art.” Now, a mural by one of Scotland’s most celebrated writers and artists could soon be recognised with listed status. Historic Environment
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Scottish Government back plans for new school dinner quango
THE SCOTTISH Government could soon be snooping on school lunches and hospital dinners to make sure they are healthy, nutritious and environmentally sound. Ministers have backed a Green MSP’s call for a statutory Food Commission to have an “oversight
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Ministers under fire for continued secrecy over ScotRail contracts with axed Dutch firm Abellio
SCOTRAIL and Scots ministers have been accused of hiding how much taxpayers' money is being spent in keeping Scotland's trains running after nationalisation. Both transport minister Jenny Gilruth and ScotRail has refused to discuss how much taxpayers
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Officer 'found knife in grass' near where Sheku Bayoh was restrained
An inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody has heard that an officer found a knife across the road from where he was being restrained. Pc James McDonough was giving evidence to the inquiry in Edinburgh, where he claimed he had “
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Emma Raducanu retires injured in first set of Nottingham Open first round match
Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon preparations got off to a worrying start as she retired injured in her first-round match at the Nottingham Open. The 19-year-old needed a medical timeout in the early stages of her clash with Switzerland’s Viktorija Golubic
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Raab admits Tories may lose looming byelections in 'protest vote'
DOMINIC Raab has played down Conservative chances in the two byelections seen as the next flashpoint in Boris Johnson’s rolling leadership crisis. But the deputy Prime Minister insisted any losses caused by “protest votes” in Wakefield and Tiverton
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Russia deploys more troops and claims progress in east Ukraine
Russia claimed on Tuesday it has occupied large swathes of eastern Ukraine after a relentless, weeks-long barrage and the recent deployment of more troops. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow's forces have "liberated" 97% of the
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Scottish area sees house prices grow by almost 20 per cent
House prices in one of the most picturesque areas of Scotland grew by almost 20 per cent during the past 12 months. According to the latest data, the value of an average property in the East of Fife gre by 17.5% to reach £289,561 last month.
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Steve Clarke involved in fiery exchange over Scotland criticism as Hampden boss urges reporters to 'move on'
STEVE CLARKE was involved in a fiery exchange with a reporter ahead of Scotland’s Nations League showdown with Armenia tomorrow. The Hampden boss was quizzed on how he handled the criticism both he and his team facedafter last week’s World Cup
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Mackintosh's work and legacy to be explored by scholarship winner
THE first recipient of the first Mackintosh/DSB travelling scholarship has been revaealed on the 154th anniversary of Mackintosh’s birth. Aurora Takami-Siljedahl, a third-year Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) student in the Mackintosh School of
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Johnson says he can 'draw a line' under leadership crisis, but problems continue
BORIS Johnson has insisted he can “draw a line” under his leadership crisis, despite rebel Tory MPs continuing to call for him to quit. The Prime Minister told his cabinet this morning that the government was now able to “focus exclusively” on
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Edinburgh tour firm secures £7 million investment
AN EDINBURGH-based tour company has received a cash injection of £7 million from a private equity firm. Rabbie’s, which was founded by Robin Worsnop in 1993, specialises in taking small groups on tours across the UK, with a fleet of 100 luxury
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Phil Mickelson insists ‘reckless’ gambling not behind decision to join LIV Golf
Phil Mickelson is embarrassed by his “reckless” gambling but insists his decision to join the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series this week has nothing to do with financial difficulty. Reports have suggested the six-time major
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Dustin Johnson resigns PGA Tour membership to play in LIV Golf series
Dustin Johnson has resigned his membership of the PGA Tour to play the LIV Golf Invitational Series, effectively ruling him out of the Ryder Cup. Johnson won all five of his matches in the United States’ record 19-9 win over Europe at Whistling
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Bay with worst bathing water quality in Scotland risks losing status
One of Scotland's bathing waters are at risk of losing its status if it receives another poor rating at the end of the season. Dhoon Bay has been marked as 'poor' by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) for four years in a row.
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Adam Tomkins: I voted for Johnson as Tory leader but he's betraying Conservatism
IT isn’t just partygate. The case against Boris Johnson is overwhelming. Of course his political opponents would think that. But I am not one of those. I voted for him as party leader and I cheered to the rafters when in December 2019 he guided the
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Ukrainian president 'very happy' that Boris Johnson still PM
THE president of Ukraine has said he is “very happy” that Boris Johnson survived an attempt by rebel MPs to remove him from office. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Prime Minister was a “true friend of his country”. He said: “I am glad we have
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Scotland set for emissions 'rebound' after pandemic puts reductions back on track
SCOTLAND’s Net Zero Secretary has warned cuts to harmful emissions are expected to “substantially rebound” after the pandemic helped push the country into hitting a key climate target. The Scottish Government has been urged to “seriously up its
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Scottish Government to replace DWP's occasional £25 winter payment with new £50 benefit
THE SCOTTISH Government's new Low Income Winter Heating Assistance benefit will be paid out for the first time next February. The £50 payment will be available to all eligible households receiving income related benefits in the winter. It
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Council to tackle AirBnB and short-term lets impact
ARGYLL and Bute Council is to develop projects to tackle the impact of short-term lets on the area. Council officers are preparing a strategy which will be finalised by Autumn. With more than 2,500 short-tem lets, the area is affected by the
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Moscow ambassador walks out of UN after EU blames Russia for food crisis
Moscow's UN ambassador walked out of the Security Council after the EU accused Russia of using food supplies as "a stealth missile against developing countries" and blamed the Kremlin for the looming global food crisis. European Council President
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Fuel prices on track to hit £2 per litre in UK over summer
Fuel prices are likely to hit £2 per litre over the summer, UK drivers have been warned. The RAC has made the prediction in the face of rising oil prices and as the pound stumbles lower against the US dollar. The pound fell as much as 0.7%
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'Dead man walking' Prime Minister urged to call snap election
LABOUR has urged Boris Johnson to call a snap election. Ian Murray, the party’s shadow secretary of state for Scotland, said the Prime Minister should “take the short trip to Buckingham Palace, request that the Parliament and government is dissolved
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Letter from America: Pride in the name of love
WHEN the late Gilbert Baker was growing up in the 1950s in Parsons, Kansas, about 150 miles east of Wichita, he and his family knew he was special. Never, though, would Gilbert and those who raised him expect that one day he would create a moving symbol
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Letters: COP26 was a conjuror's delusion. We must not allow our political masters to let CO2 targets slip
SOME people want us to revert to burning coal, some want increased oil and gas production; this as carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere continue to increase rather than fall, and the proposed COP mitigations fail to materialise. The atmosphere
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100-year-old Scots egg producer ceases trading
One of Scotland's biggest egg-producing companies has ceased trading. Ayrshire-based Lainshaw Farm Eggs has been involved in the egg business for almost 100 years and supplied many businesses including hotels, hospitals and convenience stores throughout
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Two Scottish coastal holiday parks sold by nation's third-oldest family business
By Ian McConnell Park Holidays, one of the largest holiday park operators in the UK, has continued its acquisition drive with the purchase of two coastal sites in Scotland in a multi-million-pound deal. Commercial real estate firm Colliers
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Why Edinburgh Cashmere is one of the best places for high-quality lambswool and cashmere products
Didar Singh Chalana has been making waves worldwide with the success of his expanding DC brand portfolio. His passion and dedication to developing leading businesses in different industries have led him to become one of the household names in the
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Sri Lankan PM requests patience as UN calls for relief funds
Sri Lanka's prime minister said the United Nations has arranged a worldwide public appeal to help the island nation's food, agriculture and heath sectors amid serious shortages caused by its worst economic crises in recent memory. In his speech
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Yousaf condemed as 'impotent' as A&E performance declines
HUMAZ Yousaf has been accused of being politically “impotent” after A&E waiting time performance worsened again last week. Figures released by Public Health Scotland showed a decline in the overall number of patients seen on time, and increases
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Trial resumes after murder of Dutch crime reporter
A Dutch court is examining evidence and prosecutors are expected to make sentencing demands in the trial of two suspects in the fatal shooting of crime reporter Peter de Vries. Mr de Vries, 64, was gunned down almost a year ago, triggering a national
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British journalist and Brazilian expert still missing in the Amazon
A British journalist and an Indigenous affairs official are still missing in a remote part of Brazil's Amazon as authorities say they are expanding search efforts in the area, which has seen violent conflicts between fishermen, poachers and government
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Boris Johnson victory leaves 'dark shadow' over party warns Scottish Tory chief whip
BORIS Johnson’s victory in Monday’s vote of confidence has left a “dark shadow” over the Scottish Conservatives, the party’s chief whip has said. Speaking to the BBC’s Good Morning Scotland, Stephen Kerr urged the Prime Minister to reflect on the
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'Very special' historic five-star boutique guest house for sale
Carradales, a multi award-winning boutique guest house on the Kintyre Peninsula, has been brought to market. Built in 1892 for the minister of the new Free Church of Scotland by renowned architect H.E. Clifford of Glasgow, Carradales had been under
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Agenda: Why we need action over issue of climate loss and damage
By Jamie Livingstone COP26 in Glasgow is perhaps fading in our memories, but today the city’s name is again at the centre of the global search for climate justice. The new “Glasgow Dialogue” – established during November’s talks – may be taking
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20 of the best whisky and cocktail bars in Scotland
Scotland is renowned all over the world for its whisky but there are fine drinking and dining establishments across the nation that offer so much more, as Jay Thundercliffe, Ailsa Sheldon and Paul Trainer reveal on their tasting tour. 1.The
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Mark Eadie: It’s game, set and match to Boris… for now
LIAR, adulterer, law breaker, incompetent. Boris Johnson may be known for many things, but for some reason his athletic prowess never tends to feature. However, as the tennis world limbers up for its annual jamboree in London, allow me to suspend
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Eilish McColgan beats mum Liz’s Scottish 10,000m record in Holland
Eilish McColgan beat her mother Liz’s Scottish record with victory in the 10,000 metres at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting in Hengelo on Monday. The 31-year-old defied wind and rain at the Dutch venue to finish ahead of world
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Glasgow named as host for Billie Jean King Cup finals
Glasgow is to host the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup later this year as the competition returns to Great Britain for the first time since 1991. The competition, previously known as the Federation Cup and then the Fed Cup, will be staged at
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Rangers FC 'conspired to illegally fix prices of club merchandise'
Rangers Football Club have been found by the UK competition watchdog to have conspired to illegally fix prices of club merchandise. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the club, along with Retailer JD Sports and sporting goods firm
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Wounded and weakened, Boris Johnson vows to stay in office
A WOUNDED Boris Johnson has vowed to carry on as Prime Minister despite more than two-fifths of his MPs declaring him unfit for the job. The Prime Minister last night refused to resign after winning a confidence vote triggered in large part by
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Boris Johnson to meet Cabinet this morning as he rules out snap election
Boris Johnson is set to meet his Cabinet today (Tuesday, June 7) as he seeks to "move on" from the no confidence vote that took place. Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of the Prime Minister on Monday (June 6), but the scale of the revolt
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Minimum pricing saw drinkers cut back on food to buy alcohol, says study
Scots suffering the worst affects of alcoholism did not change their drinking habits once minimum pricing was introduced, with some of the poorest cutting back on food and energy so they could continue to buy drink, a study has found. Among those
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Vicky Allan: Shocking wild salmon decline tells tale of multiple human damages
The wild salmon is telling us something and we refuse to listen. It is, as the Prince of Wales once put it, “an aquatic canary” in the coalmine. This is a fish whose life journey takes it through fresh and marine water environments, and provides a
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Sturgeon to urge nations to show ‘much greater commitment’ on climate damage
Scotland’s First Minister is calling on other developed nations to show “much greater commitment” to addressing the loss and damage caused by climate change. Nicola Sturgeon will make the plea at the Bonn Intersessional meeting in Germany – an
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William Hague: Boris Johnson has been rejected and should exit No 10
Former Conservative leader William Hague says Boris Johnson has experienced a “greater level of rejection” than any of his predecessors and should quit the premiership. Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of the Prime Minister as part of a
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Steven Camley’s take on PM's no confidence vote
Steven Camley’s take on PM's no confidence vote June 7 2022 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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Dustin Johnson's PGA U-turn leaves global men's game in sorry state - Nick Rodger
YOU may have noticed the other week that a morning breakfast show on the tele wheeled out good old Jimmy Tarbuck for his insight, expertise and hard-hitting analysis on the treatment of Liverpool supporters at the Champions League Final on the basis
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David Wilson: Uvalde school killings shocked world but there were 61 other US mass shootings in May
WHEN Thomas Jefferson, the architect of the Declaration of American Independence and who would later become the third President of the United States of America, wrote that “all men are created equal”, he was not only a prosperous Virginian planter,
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Brian Wilson: Why has so little been done by Scottish Parliament to tackle land reform?
NOTABLE anniversaries do not stop with the jubilee and there is one due this coming weekend which brings back memories from my own political scrapbook. Far from pomp and circumstance, they are of an event held on the island of Eigg on June 12th 1997
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Optician saved woman's life after mini stroke detected
A POST office worker’s life has been saved by a quick-thinking optician. Susan Crammond was at home watching TV when suddenly a terrible pain shot up and down her left arm. She thought nothing of it but a few minutes later she went blind in
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Neil Mackay: Unions digging in for a battle with Sturgeon, the heir to Blair
THE constitution has a distorting Hall of Mirrors effect on Scottish politics. SNP supporters put up with, even celebrate, policies which would have them screaming from the rooftops if they came from the Tories or Labour. SNP foot soldiers defend and
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Hillington business centre set for fresh makeover as new owners take charge
Workspace provider Pure Offices has acquired its first site in Glasgow as part of its continuing expansion in Scotland. The company has taken over the Hillington Innovation Centre, which opened in 2000 as a business incubator for technology businesses
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Scottish firm founded decades ago with coffee percolator and second-hand furniture is sold
By Ian McConnell SCOTTISH insurance broker GS Group, established in Perth 31 years ago by managing director George Stubbs with a coffee percolator and second-hand furniture, is being acquired by larger sector stablemate JMG Group. The value
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Scotch whisky giant Diageo gets nod to build giant solar farm
By Scott Wright DRINKS giant Diageo has received planning permission to develop a giant solar farm in Leven. The Johnnie Walker and Gordon’s Gin maker will begin installing 9,000 solar panels, covering an area equal to eight football pitches
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Letters: Extremists have reduced Glasgow to a shadow of its former self
I AM sure there are many Glaswegians who feel a deep sense of embarrassment, and perhaps anger, at the lack of the official response to Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee by the city council over this four-day bank holiday. Whilst other places across
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Tory austerity policies blamed for 'terrifying' health outcomes among Scotland's poorest
Scots living in the poorest areas can now expect to stop enjoying good health when they are 46 in an "truly terrifying" reversal of population improvements. Researchers have laid the blame squarely on UK Government austerity measures saying it
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Management defects at Missguided do not explain all fashion industry issues
For all the dialogue on the demise of high street shopping – which was under pressure even prior to the landslide triggered by Covid restrictions – the fact remains that brick and mortar outlets can make money, and online retailers can lose it.
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'Too many people of modest talent have been awarded senior roles in Scottish education'
By Walter Humes Last year, a think-tank branded Scottish education "cautious, conformist, risk-averse and stuck in its ways". Earlier this year, an opportunity to change this culture arose with the publication of Professor Ken Muir’s report on
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Glasgow recruitment firm hires its first director
By Scott Wright CRUINN Consulting, the Glasgow-based recruitment firm, has appointed its first director. David Sutherland, who is also the firm’s first full-time employee, joins from Hays Technology, where he has spent the last three years.
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Carlisle sells 31 prime heifers as 99 clean cattle shifted in St Boswells
Farming By Neale McQuistin Harrison & Heatherington Ltd sold 31 prime heifers at Carlisle yesterday to a top of 299p/kg to average 264p (+4p). Twenty-six, beef-bred prime bullocks sold to 287p to average 257p (-11p). Forty-five beef-bred
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Outgoing EIS chief: 'Scots education has strengths but prospect of industrial action is real'
“It's a very volatile situation – we’re not allowed to stray from our hotels… Because we’re European, we’ll be immediate targets for criminality.” Speaking virtually from Bogotá, Colombia, a bleary-eyed Larry Flanagan is not on holiday. Only days
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Shares in North Sea giant soar as it hails impact of new tax breaks
By Scott Wright SHARES in Serica Energy soared after the company underlined the tax savings it expects to make from its planned investments in the North Sea under incentives brought in alongside the UK Government’s new windfall tax. North Sea-focused
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Elon Musk's former SpaceX chief hired by Scottish rocket firm
SKYRORA, the Edinburgh-based rocket company, has appointed SpaceX veteran Lee Rosen as chief operations officer as it gears up for its maiden launch from British soil, in Shetland. Mr Rosen brings extensive operational expertise to the role as
