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What is today's Framed? June 12 movie hints and answer
If you're not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a
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What is today’s Wordle? June 12 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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What is today's Quordle? June 12 word puzzle hints and answer
Meet Wordle's tougher and more challenging cousin - Quordle - your next brainteasing obsession. If you've aced the music spin-off Heardle and you've got the Film version Framed beat, it might be time to raise the stakes. Described by some
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What is today's Heardle? June 12 song hints and answer
Wordle's music spin-off Heardle is our next obsession and it's about to be yours. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now. Described as "a
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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend expecting far greatest test in Argentina for summer tour than previous trip
WHEN Scotland travel to Argentina for this summer’s three-Test series, they will do so with happy memories of the last time they played there. Four years ago, after a big win over Canada had been followed by a shock one-point loss to the USA, Gregor
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Jayson Molumby hails Ireland's spirit as Scotland are defeated in Dublin
JAYSON MOLUMBY insists victory over Scotland was a show of spirit from the Republic of Ireland and a sign of the faith in under-fire boss Stephen Kenny. Ireland were worthy winners as Alan Browne and Troy Parrott struck inside the opening half
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Wellbeing: Candice Brathwaite on returning to work after mat leave and exercising for joy - not weight loss
The author, presenter and influencer talks to Lisa Salmon about being her own boss, her love of seafood and listening to her body. As a popular 'mumfluencer' with 237k Instagram followers, Candice Brathwaite doesn't have to worry what her employers
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Andy Murray beats Nick Kyrgios to reach Boss Open final
Andy Murray beat Nick Kyrgios in straight sets to book his place in the final of the Boss Open in Stuttgart. The Scot followed up his victory over top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas with a 7-6 (5) 6-2 triumph to reach his 70th career final. The first
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Andy Murray to play Lorenzo Sonego in first round at Queen’s
Andy Murray will play Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the Cinch Championship at Queen’s, which starts on Monday. The British number three will be bidding for his fifth tournament win as he continues his preparations for next month’
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Mike Ashley contacts Derby’s administrators to confirm interest in buying club
Mike Ashley has contacted Derby’s administrators to confirm he retains an interest in the club. American businessman Chris Kirchner, named as the preferred bidder in April, failed to meet Friday’s 5pm deadline to show he was in a position to complete
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Labour have to be in ‘perpetual campaign mode’ until next election, says Sarwar
Labour needs to be in “perpetual campaign mode” until the next general election to ensure the party returns to government, Anas Sarwar has said. The Scottish Labour leader spoke about his party’s preparedness as he launched a new campaign on Saturday
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Gerard Richardson: Scotland is still the king of the dram by a long long way
Right folks, after all the wonderful Jubilee celebrations, I thought we needed to get back to something closer to home so I've enjoyed one or two drams over the last few days, all of them Scotch by the way! Yes, Scotch, because despite the recent
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Travel: These might just be the coolest new treehouses in the UK
The new 'hives' at grand Peak District hotel Callow Hall are perfect for reconnecting with nature, says Miyo Padi "Hold on," the driver warns as I scramble on to the back of a golf buggy for a ride up a gently sloping hillside into the woodland
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Food: Gill Meller on the primal power of cooking - and eating - outside
The River Cottage chef talks to Prudence Wade about his love of the great outdoors, and the unpredictability of cooking over fire. Cooking outdoors might seem like a bit of a chore, when you start thinking about all the elaborate bits of kit you
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From this office, Temperance League waged war against the demon drink
Words: Stephen Kershaw Pictures: Audrey Bizouerne & German Aljabjev F or a very upright and sober organisation – one dedicated to the downfall of the demon drink – The Scottish Temperance League certainly choose an exuberant design for
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Scots Word of the Week: Keeker
THE first definition given in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) for the word keeker is “one who watches or pries”, but many Scots will know it better in the context of a blue keeker, or black eye. The first DSL example of this sense
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EFL urges Derby administrators to prove the club can survive
THE English Football League has urged Derby’s administrators to prove the club can survive after Chris Kirchner missed a deadline to show he had the cash to buy the Rams. American businessman Kirchner, who was named as the preferred bidder in April
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'No return to restrictions' despite a rise in Covid cases
Covid restrictions are unlikely to return despite a rise in the number of people with the virus a public health expert has said. Professor Linda Bauld said there was no need for the "old days of restrictions and panic" with the current variant
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Garden of the week: A historic garden with a very surprising feature
Castle Kennedy Gardens Rephad Stranraer DG9 8BX Why should we visit? Few gardens can match the grandeur of Castle Kennedy. Set between two lochs and occupied by two castles, one a picturesque ruin, this is as imposing a landscape as
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Gardening with Dave Allan: Slugs are no longer a pest says the RHS, I disagree
Slugs should no longer be considered garden pests according the Royal Horticultural Society [RHS]. Sorry, but I disagree. As we all know, slugs and snails are vital recyclers of plant debris so are a critical part of the ecosystem. But our gardens
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Poem of the week: From poet to poet, on grand tour of Scotia
William Wordsworth had this encounter in 1803 on the first of his tours to Scotland. In the course of it he also visited Burns’s grave and addressed his fellow poet’s sons. Wordsworth was a sympathetic and observant visitor to Scotland.
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Books: Sort out your holiday reading list with a fresh batch of new releases...
Fiction 1. Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley is published in hardback by Bloomsbury Publishing, priced £16.99 (ebook £11.89). Nightcrawling might be one of the most horrifying books you'll ever read, but don't let that put you off - it's traumatic
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Galleries and Exhibitions: A brave Scots expedition and showtime at Lemond Gallery
Into the Maelstrom: The Scottish Kayak Expedition to North West Norway 1980 11 June-14 August. Entry from £8.50. Scottish Maritime Museum, Castle Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QS. This exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Scotland’s first
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Republic of Ireland vs Scotland: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time
SCOTLAND travel to Ireland this weekend for another Nations League match. Steve Clarke's side got their latest qualifying campaign off to a winning start versus Armenia on Wednesday night. Anthony Ralston and Scott McKenna bagged their first
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Gene-editing Bill should not ‘force products on Scotland’, says minister
A Bill that would ease regulations around gene editing in the food sector should not “force products on Scotland”, a minister has said. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill was introduced earlier this month at Westminster and would
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Health: Nine things you didn't know about Tourette Syndrome
Tourettes Action reveals most sufferers don't actually swear involuntarily. Tourette Syndrome is all about people involuntarily swearing or shouting inappropriate things, right? Wrong. The truth is, only a minority of people with Tourettes
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Theatre: Donovan has a Pharaoh old time in Joseph
IT’S ABOUT survival. He’s hanging on in there. Continuing to show up. All blond hair and wide grin, eyes edged with irrespressible hopefulness. Once beleaguered, certainly self-destructive, he laughed in the face of convention and almost wrecked his
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Eating and drinking: Celebrate Word Gin Day
Today is World Gin Day, to celebrate here are some of the best new gins on the market... Rock Rose Reserve – Bordeaux Red Cask Edition The latest in the Dunnet Bay team's small series of cask aged gins, Rock Rose Original Edition was aged in
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Glasgow celebrity favourite is luxury without stuffiness
Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens, Glasgow STYLE AND SUBSTANCE Beloved by celebrities, George Clooney, Kylie Minogue and Rod Stewart are among the five-star hotel's former guests. With 49 rooms, suites and events spaces split among a row
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Cinema: Dinosaurs rule the Earth one last time in Jurassic World: Dominion
JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION (12A) Shortly after Ian Malcolm, played with delicious drollness by Jeff Goldblum, is reintroduced to the Jurassic Park saga for director Colin Trevorrow’s bloated series swansong, the chaos theory mathematician summarises
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Robert McNeil: Today’s sensible rockers go straight to bed after a gig
DECENT ratepayers were delighted to see Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie confess that, one hour after a gig, he’s safely tucked up in bed. Horlicks wasn’t mentioned, but you can safely assume it. A report contrasted this agreeable decency with
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Travel: A delightful Scottish caravan park with rich history and spectacular loch views
I AM, by nature, always slightly dubious of anything described as a "loch view" as it can be a sneakily deceptive term. There is every chance that this lofty label turns out to be a tiny sliver of water that you need to crane your neck to see, rather
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Technology: Nreal Air Augmented Reality Glasses
What is it? A pair of augmented reality glasses that also act as a 3D screen that fills your vision. Good points? Looking on the face of it like a snazzy pair of sunglasses, the Nreal Air hides its smart functions to the outside world.
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As Johnson seeks to revive imperial measures, a timely look at how mankind measures stuff
Beyond Measure: The Hidden History of Measurement James Vincent Faber, £18.99 Review by Susan Flockhart BEFORE clocks were invented, cooks were advised to boil their eggs “for the length of time wherein you can say a Miserere”. The
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Revealed: The newly elected councillors with outstanding council tax bills
SIX of Scotland’s new councillors were elected with outstanding council tax bills, The Herald can reveal. However, the scale of their debt is being kept hidden from voters by secretive local authorities who claim it would breach the data protection
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Top-drawer crime fiction from Denzil Meyrick
The Death of Remembrance Denzil Meyrick Polygon, £8.99 The Death of Remembrance comes at an auspicious time, marking the passing of a full decade since the inaugural appearance of DCI Jim Daley in Denzil Meyrick’s first novel, Whisky from
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UK ticket-holder wins almost £55m in EuroMillions jackpot
One UK ticket-holder has won almost £55 million with the EuroMillions jackpot, Camelot has said. Camelot, the National Lottery operator, has urged people to check their tickets to see if they are ticket-holder. The winning EuroMillions numbers
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Craig Alexander: Showing the Queen with a zest for life even in old age
OUR four-page photographic celebration of the Queen’s 70-year reign last Friday attracted much comment. Most of it was positive, which is nice. It’s always heartening when our hard work is recognised. However, we did receive a few letters criticising
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Scottish minister recalls being ‘petrified’ during Falklands battle
Scottish Justice Secretary Keith Brown has told how he was “petrified” during the Battle of Two Sisters in the Falklands War. Mr Brown, who also serves as veterans minister in the Scottish Government, said he joined the Royal Marines in 1980 as
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Charles ‘described Government’s Rwanda migrant policy as appalling’
The Prince of Wales is said to be “more than disappointed” by the Government’s policy to send migrants to Rwanda, with reports that he privately described the move as “appalling”. It comes after Home Secretary Priti Patel welcomed a High Court
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A warning from the past: Callaghan’s Winter of Discontent of 1978-79
CERTAIN memories seem set in stone when you look back at that turbulent year of 1979, the year in which Margaret Thatcher came to power, ending five years of Labour government, and set about changing Britain. Many people who lived through the era
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Alison Rowat's TV preview: Our Falklands War; The Hotel Inspector; Extraordinary Portraits
From the coverage of the Falklands War at the time, or recent programmes marking the 40th anniversary, many will be familiar with footage showing the fighting at sea. Hardly any of the 25-day land war was recorded on film, however, meaning only
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How Scottish aid is helping Ukrainian refugees
By Neil Gray WE’VE all seen on our TV screens the heart-breaking testimonies of people fleeing from the war in Ukraine. But witnessing things in person on the ground is a very different story. I’m just back from a two-day trip to Warsaw and
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Kevin McKenna: Drumbeat of anti-Christian hatred continues unopposed worldwide
AS Covid-19 compelled us to confront our mortality, the ongoing human rights abuses in other places seemed more distant and less important. Perhaps that’s why a remarkable speech just prior to the pandemic by Jeremy Hunt passed relatively unremarked
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Brian Taylor: Should the Scottish Tories break away from a damaged Boris Johnson?
ASK yourself this. Do you feel ready to heed the Prime Minister’s entreaties and simply “move on” from Partygate and the motion of confidence in his leadership? Thought you might say that. Sundry waves of backwash are still arriving on our political
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David Leask: Should there be consequences for those who spread conspiracy theories online?
WAY back in the first summer of Covid a man stood next to the war memorial in Glasgow’s George Square and described a violent battle he claimed was under way. American marines, he told a bedraggled crowd, were secretly engaging an enemy he could
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'Fake? Hell, yeah? Kitschy? Definitely. But pretty enjoyable.' – Ron Mackenna's restaurant review
The Last Rodeo Glasgow AS THE SUN sets, I’ll be perched on a magnificent cowhide (fake, hopefully) couch eating a Mars Bars Taquito (genuine apparently) while Garry there on a bar stool slowly teaspoons the ice cream of a very alcoholic afogatto
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Herald View: Green freeports could transform economy; PM should resign; and jubilee let-down
THE assertion that a green freeport on the River Clyde might put Scotland at the forefront of global trade and decarbonisation is, to say the least, a bold one. It might or might not be hyperbole – but it does speak to the vaulting ambition that underpins
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Alison Rowat's TV review: Everything I Know About Love; Love Island; My Name is Leon; Scotland's Home of the Year
A VIEWER has to be Quick Draw McGraw with the remote control in these parts. It is not the mumbling that is the problem. Subtitles long ago took care of that. It is the varying volume between programmes. On one show it is too low, on another too
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Herald Diary: Escape from Love Island
Victorian values YAY! Love Island is back. If you haven’t yet dipped into this popular reality TV dating show, here’s what ensues… A group of elegant young debutantes, accompanied by their elderly maiden aunts, are taken to meet some fine and
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Issue of the day: Will we soon pay with a smile?
WITH new tech being trialled in stores to pay with a smile, are we well along the road toward being not just a cashless society, but a cardless one too? What is happening? Mastercard is trialing a new payment system that would allow customers
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Untold stories of slave trade links and the city's art collection to be revealed
IT was a sector leader when allowed for the repatriation of sacred items to their country or people of origin almost 25 years ago when the Ghost Dance shirt was returned to the Lakota Sioux from Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery. In a bid to
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Unspun: the political diary
Frozen out SNP FINANCE Secretary Kate Forbes has been getting it in the neck all week from unions and opposition parties for her spending review. There are eight per cent real terms cuts to budgets in many departments and plans to hack up to 30,000
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Scottish Sea Farms wins top sustainability award
SALMON producer Scottish Sea Farms has seen off competition from heavyweights such as BrewDog and Veolia to win a coveted industry award. The Stirling-based company, which has 63 marine farms around the Scottish mainland, Orkney and Shetland, took
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Colin McLean: No proven solutions as country faces great challenge to national prosperity
By Colin McLean A RESURGENT US dollar means the pound is again sinking – does that matter for Scotland? Turmoil in the global economy appears more of an issue for manufacturing nations, as supply chains are hit and the prices of resources rocket
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Camley’s Cartoon: Johnson looks to the future
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on political events in Britain and the US 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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Has minimum unit pricing failed? Why the picture is not black and white
HAS minimum unit pricing for alcohol failed? It is a question thrust into the spotlight this week by a major evaluation of the policy's impact on harmful drinkers, which found no evidence that it had reduced their alcohol consumption. The study
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Brian Donnelly: Boris Johnson stabbed in back by top Brexit ally as true cost revealed
“THE results are sobering,” says John Springford, the author of the report that removes all doubt that it is more Brexit rather than the pandemic that is bringing Britain to its knees. The report by the Centre for European Reform think-tank unveils
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Scottish EDGE winners share £1.5m
Edinburgh biotech start-up Lentitek has scooped one of the biggest prizes in the latest round of the Scottish EDGE Awards, which over the last eight years has doled out approximately £20 million to more than 500 early-stage businesses deemed to have
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Fife-made buffalo mozzarella clinches breakthrough supermarket deal
By Scott Wright A SCOTTISH buffalo mozzarella maker has secured its first multiple listing with a major grocer as it outlined his ambition for locally made product to compete with Italian imports of the cheese. The breakthrough deal for The
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Letters: I'm proud to live in Scotland, a country that values decency
IS good health a freebie? Is an entitlement to education a freebie? Is monitored eyesight and dental care a freebie, along with social care when you can no longer manage through no fault of your own? I would prefer to live in a country where my taxes
