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What is today's Quordle? June 15 word puzzle hints and answer
Flex your brain with a new daily brain teaser that is even more of a challenge than Wordle. 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 with Quordle. Described
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What is today’s Wordle? June 15 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 Framed? June 15 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 Heardle? June 15 song hints and answer
Move over Wordle, we can't get enough of the music spin-off Heardle. 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 comes with a musical
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Super6 is envy of rival rugby unions across northern hemisphere, says John Fletcher
SUPER6 – the part-time professional league which was launched in 2019 to bridge the gap between the essentially amateur club game and the elite tier of rugby in Scotland – is the envy of rival unions across the northern hemisphere, according to John
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Fans turn on Gareth Southgate as sorry England are hammered at home by Hungary
England suffered a 4-0 home defeat to Hungary that was as remarkable as it was humiliating as fans turned on Gareth Southgate and his players just five months out from the World Cup. Among the favourites to triumph in Qatar having reached the semi-finals
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Darwin Nunez targets ‘trophies and titles’ after sealing Liverpool move
New Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez has already imagined himself winning trophies after joining for a potential club-record fee. The 22-year-old has signed a six-year contract, the PA news agency understands, after the Reds paid an initial fee of
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Technology giants Apple strike significant long-term global partnership with MLS
Technology giants Apple have made their first foray into live football broadcasting after striking a significant long-term global partnership with Major League Soccer. The sports broadcasting world has changed markedly in recent years as streaming
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Scots Love Island star Jay turns this islander's head in shock arrival TONIGHT
New Love Island boy Jay Younger - and the series' first Scot - is set to turn heads during his shock arrival on Tuesday. After Afia was dumped from the villa after a shocking recoupling on Monday's episode, viewers might have thought they had
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Education reform: Expert asks if SNP ministers will be 'honest' about past record
An expert has questioned whether the Government and council representatives will be "honest about their own past record" after they were announced as “co-conveners” of efforts to revamp Scottish schooling. Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville
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PM says lawyers 'abetting the work of gangs' as Rwanda flight set to go ahead
BORIS Johnson has suggested lawyers representing refugees were “abetting the work of criminal gangs” as court hearings were held to avert the first flights sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. The Prime Minister insisted the UK Government would not
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Dozens of UK journalists banned from entering Russia in latest sanctions list
Russia has sanctioned dozens of UK journalists who they claim have contributed to the "deliberate dissemination of false and one-sided information” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A statement published by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Gary Townsend's recipe: Heritage tomato, asparagus and garlic tart
This is a simple and quick dish which is packed with seasonality. Tomatoes are just starting to come through, asparagus is shooting up through the ground and garlic is plentiful in herb gardens. This quick and simple dish can be whipped up in no time
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The former crofter's cottage turned village restaurant judged best in Scotland and 23rd in the UK
It is the former crofter's cottage and boat store on the shores of Loch Fyne that has been turned into an acclaimed restaurant. Now the seven-year-old Inver restaurant has been judged the best in Scotland in the Estrella Damm National Restaurant
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Scots Love Island star Jay turns this islander's head in shock arrival TONIGHT
New Love Island boy Jay Younger - and the series' first Scot - is set to turn heads during his shock arrival on Tuesday. After Afia was dumped from the villa after a shocking recoupling on Monday's episode, viewers might have thought they had
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Teacher jailed for sexual offences against two boys
A Scottish teacher has been jailed after being found guilty of sexual offences against two boys. Carole Ann White, 39, was sentenced to three years behind bars at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Tuesday. She was found guilty of the sexual offences
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Sturgeon accepts trade border 'issues' under independence plan
NICOLA Sturgeon has accepted an independent Scotland would have a hard trade border with England under her plans for the country’s future. The First Minister confirmed there would be “customs and regulatory” issues if Scotland rejoined the EU after
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Local jeweller partners with Swiss giant to launch first-of-its-kind boutique in Scotland
Swiss watch giant TAG Heuer has opened its first stand-alone botique in Scotland in partnership with family-owned jeweller Beaverbrooks. Beaverbrooks has upscaled its footprint in the Silverburn Shopping Centre with the addition of the TAG Heuer
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Campus Cops: Scottish Government accused of treating poor kids like 'criminals'
THE SCOTTISH Government has been accused of branding children from disadvantaged backgrounds as “criminals” in a row over so-called Campus Cops. Recent research by the charity Aberlour found that nearly £2 million of Pupil Equity Funding had been
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Safety issues lead to ferry disruption on one of Scotland's busiest lifeline routes
FERRY services on one of Scotland's busiest crossing have had to be cancelled due safety issues. Services on the Ardrossan to Arran service have had to be diverted to Gourock because of what the state-run ferry operator CalMac described as a "safety
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What’s hip and happening in Edinburgh this summer
The first half of 2022 has seen our capital city bursting back into life, with new hotels, shops, brilliant places to eat and drink, and a renewed energy that’s wonderful to see. The much-anticipated Gleneagles Townhouse opens on June 6 in St Andrew
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Hate crime charges relating to disability and sexual orientation rise
Hate crime charges relating to sexual orientation and disability increased last year, according to new figures. A Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) report found that 5,640 charges containing at least one element of hate crime were
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City centre streets clean up to boost business and attract visitors
ITS reputation came under fire when Glasgow Council leader Susan Aitken said the city needed a 'spruce up' ahead of COP26 as rubbish piled up on the streets due to the bin strikes and it suffered badly during the pandemic. Now Glasgow is fighting
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Catriona Stewart: Are rigid school uniform rules anything more than a waste of time?
A head teacher I interviewed a few years ago at a Glasgow school that had a high percentage of pupils from the most deprived postcodes in Scotland said that one of her first endeavours on taking over the school had been to introduce a uniform policy
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MSPs told proposal for trans people to live three months in gender 'unnecessary'
A REQUIREMENT for trans people to live in their gender for three months before obtaining a gender recognition certificate is “unnecessary”, an academic has told MSPs. The Scottish Government’s gender recognition reforms, backed by all Holyrood
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Angry presiding officer blocks Robertson's Indyref2 statement
ANGUS Robertson has been stopped from making a statement to Holyrood on a fresh independence drive after being reprimanded by the Presiding Officer. Alison Johnstone told the chamber it was unacceptable and a discourtesy that the Scottish Government
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Four in five Scots ambulance staff consider quitting as morale 'deteriorates' despite huge recruitment drive
MINISTERS have been urged to deal with 'depressing' and 'deteriorating' morale within the Scottish Ambulance Service, with nearly four in five considering leaving the service. Almost nine out of 10 ambulance workers have reported being on shift
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A ticket to Cowdenbeef? Escaped bull calf wanders into Glasgow train station
Passengers awaiting their train at Pollokshaws West station in Glasgow were thrust onto the horns of a dilemma this morning when a young bull joined them on the platform. The animal, who had escaped in the evening thanks to some loose fencing nearby
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Jack Ross pinpointed by Dundee United as Tam Courts replacement as talks begin
JACK ROSS has been pinpointed as Dundee United's preferred candidate to replace the departing Tam Courts, according to reports. The Tannadice outfit confirmed today that their manager had exited the club and it is widely expected that he will link
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Injured PC had 'shoe mark' on vest after Sheku Bayoh arrest, inquiry hears
A Scottish Police Federation representative has told the Sheku Bayoh inquiry that she saw a mark on a Pc’s vest which appeared as if it was “roughly the shape of a shoe”. The inquiry, which is investigating the death of the 31-year-old after he
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Sturgeon admits 'legal challenges' are obstacle to Indyref2 in 2023
NICOLA Sturgeon has acknowledged she may not be able to deliver a lawful second independence referendum on her preferred timescale. The First Minister said it was her “intention” to hold Indyref2 next year, but it depended on overcoming “legal
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Scotland's number of drug deaths 'still far too high' despite slight improvement
AN SNP minister has admitted that the number of drug deaths in Scotland are “still far too high” despite £250m being spent on trying to curb the trend. New figures showed there were 285 suspected deaths relating to drugs in the first three months
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Care worker at home with high Covid death rate was sacked for partying
A care home worker was sacked after she attended a gender reveal party when elderly residents "were most at risk of dying from Covid". Karen Greer broke national lockdown rules to socialise indoors with 20 people in October 2020, before vaccines
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Shinty's Celtic Cup Final returns to Glasgow as Glasgow Mid Argyll take on Kyles Athletic at Peterson Park
THE oldest trophy in the sport of shinty returns to its spiritual home this month when the 117th Celtic Cup Final is played in Glasgow. The final returns to the city after a gap of eight years, when Glasgow Mid Argyll play Kyles Athletic at Peterson
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Andy Robertson misses out for Scotland as Steve Clarke makes four changes for Armenia test
STEVE CLARKE has named his Scotland team to take on Armenia in the Nations League. The Hampden boss has made four changes from Saturday's shock 3-0 defeat to Ireland in Dublin. Scott McKenna, Andy Roberton and John Souttar all miss out through
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Senior East Dunbartonshire Tory councillor arrested over 'romance fraud'
A senior Scottish Conservative councillor has been arrested over an alleged romance fraud. Andrew Polson, who was the co-leader of East Dunbartonshire Council until May, has been released pending further inquiries. According to the BBC, his
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Johnson's opposition to indyef2 'remains unchanged' despite Sturgeon's new call
BORIS Johnson has insisted his position on allowing another referendum on Scottish independence “remains unchanged”. The Prime Minister ruling out a second vote comes after Nicola Sturgeon began plans for setting out the renewed case for independence
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‘SW and SW19 – it’s a date’ – Serena Williams set for tennis return at Wimbledon
SERENA WILLIAMS is set for a surprise return to Wimbledon a year after her last match. The 23-time grand slam singles champion made a tearful exit in the first round 12 months ago after retiring during the first set against Aliaksandra Sasnovich
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WATCH: SNP MP Patrick Grady apologises for sexual harassment of teenage staffer
PATRICK Grady has apologised for making an "inappropriate physical advance to a junior member of SNP group staff." The MP for Glasgow North faces a two day suspension from the Commons after Parliament's Independent Expert Panel upheld a complaint
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Dundee United preferred Tam Courts replacement revealed by Tony Asghar with announcement expected in coming days
DUNDEE UNITED sporting director Tony Asghar has revealed that the club already have a replacement for Tam Courts lined up following his shock departure. The Tannadice club announced Courts' exit this lunchtime with the 40-year-old expected to join
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Dundee United boss Tam Courts exits Tannadice amid Rijeka talks
TAM COURTS has left Dundee United by 'mutual agreement' amid links to the vacant NK Rijeka post. Manager Courts, 39, was appointed as Tannadice boss last year and led the club to European qualification and a fourth placed finish. However, he
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Agenda: Time to put the circular economy first
By Scott Brewster IS the circular economy just a fashion with too many people jumping on the bandwagon without any real understanding of the inherent or underlying realities? Some people would have us believe so. But that would be to take a glass
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DC Singh is collaborating with top fashion brands and premier football clubs
From humble origins in India, to a successful entrepreneur and multiple business owner, Didar Singh Chalana, known as DC for short, is the epitome of success. Through hard work and determination, DC has built a vast empire from scratch, including fashion
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Two Scottish estate agents join forces
By Ian McConnell ABERDEENSHIRE estate agency Stonehouse has acquired Grant Fairbairn Property Leasing in a deal which brings on board nearly 200 rental homes. Stonehouse will manage the new properties from its central Aberdeen base at Neo House
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Russians control 80% of contested city in eastern Ukraine
The city of Sievierodonetsk in eastern Ukraine has not yet been blocked off by Russian troops, but they control about 80% of the area and have destroyed all three bridges leading out of it, an official said. "There is still an opportunity for the
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Former Manchester City captain Kompany appointed Burnley boss
FORMER Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been appointed as the new manager of Burnley. The 36-year-old ex-Belgium international joins after quitting his head coach job at Anderlecht, where he spent three years, in late May. “Burnley
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How to read full independence document as Scottish Government sets out strategy
The Scottish Government has published its first in a series of papers in support of independence ahead of a planned second referendum in 2023. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled the document in a speech at Bute House, joined by Patrick Harvie
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Sturgeon says Scotland could hold legal Indyref2 without Boris Johnson's permission
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is confident that Scotland can navigate towards a legal independence vote without permission from the UK Government. The First Minister, who today launched a renewed case for Scottish independence, said she will update
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George Square protest over Rwanda deportations
A PROTEST against deportation flights to Rwanda will be held in Glasgow's George Square on Tuesday evening. The demo will coincide with the first flight expected to depart from the UK. The Stop Offshore Detention to Rwanda event has been organised
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Danish-Canadian deal ends 49-year-old feud over uninhabited Arctic isle
A territorial dispute between Denmark and Canada over a barren and uninhabited rock in the Arctic that has led to decades of friendly friction has come to an end, with the two countries agreeing to divide the tiny island between them. Under the
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Refugees living in Rwanda warn arrivals from UK will face challenges
Refugees living in Rwanda have warned of the challenges facing those due to arrive on a fight from Britain. Asylum seekers who were resettled in the east African country under earlier arrangements have told the Associated Press the new arrivals
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Monkeypox outbreak delays defence report for Margaret Ferrier trial
An outbreak of monkeypox in the UK has delayed a defence report for the trial of MP Margaret Ferrier who is accused of putting people at risk by travelling with coronavirus symptoms. The independent MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West is accused
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Herald Diary: Meme of the Day
The Diary is disgusted at this inhumane treatment of children’s favourite, the Fat Controller, from the Thomas the Tank Engine TV show. While we’re on the subject of bullying… could people stop calling him ‘fat’. The polite term is big-boned.
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UN chief warns of 'disconnect' between citizens and governments on climate
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of a "dangerous disconnect" between what scientists and citizens are demanding to curb climate change - and what governments are actually doing about it. Mr Guterres said global greenhouse gas emissions
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Hamilton industrial building sold for £2.5 million
SCOTTISH property company HFD has sold an industrial property in Hamilton in a deal worth around £2.5 million. HFD has offloaded 1 Watt Place, a modern building originally developed by Scottish Enterprise in the early 2000s, to Edinburgh Napier
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Father's Day drinks: Beers, wines, spirits and fizz to cheers your dad
If you really want to rock his boat or switch things up a notch with just the right measure of thoughtfulness, liquid gifts are a lifesaver. Whether it's a beer bundle with a wacky label, a prize red or a special edition whisky, we've rounded up
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Kris Boyd slams Steve Clarke criticism as 'ludicrous' and blasts back at Scotland boo boys to name 'someone better'
KRIS BOYD has branded criticism of Scotland boss Steve Clarke as "ludicrous". Clarke has come under fire from some supporters and pundits after the Scots were defeated 3-0 by the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League on Saturday. The shock
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Inside the lavish Scots castle saved from demolition by wealthy businessman
It was built as a luxurious shooting lodge for the son of a Lancashire textile mill owner and boasts a golden ballroom,, Steinway grand piano and vintage dental surgery. Now, after a 26-year campaign to save it from demolition, the future of Kinloch
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Sturgeon launches renewed case for Scottish independence
NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted Scotland is "even more prepared for independence than we were in 2014" as she set out her Government’s first key document setting out the case to build a "wealthier, fairer Scotland". Ms Sturgeon said it was “time now
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Tui issues fresh update to customers over cancelled flights amid airport chaos
Tui has issued a fresh update to customers amid airport chaos that has ruined holiday plans for Brits this summer. Last month, Tui Airways cancelled nearly 200 flights affecting travel plans up until the end of June after passengers suffered long
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Mark Eadie: Getting rid of Johnson helps, but won’t solve the problem
SO Boris Johnson is a “dead man walking”. This is to attribute far too much dignity to a man facing the political gallows. He more resembles a drunk on a Saturday night out, intoxicated on self-delusion and arrogance, staggering under the Tory party
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SNP MP faces Commons suspension over unwanted sexual advances to 19-year-old
An SNP MP is set to be suspended from the House of Commons after being found guilty of breaching parliament's sexual harassment policy. Patrick Grady, the MP for Glasgow North, was accused of inappropriately touching and making unwanted sexual
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Shots fired as no end in sight to golf's civil war - Nick Rodger
WELL, you can say one thing for the LIV Golf Invitational. It generated a quite staggering amount of coverage. If you leafed through the newspaper, tuned in the radio, switched on the tele or scrolled through social media last week, what did you
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Scots urged to 'consider if condition is emergency' as A&E waiting times branded 'dire'
THE NUMBER of patients waiting more than four hours in Scotland’s A&E was at its second highest level since records began, according to the latest figures. According to the statistics from Public Health Scotland, In the week to June 5, 69.6%
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Letters: Change in education can only be successful if we break clear of the circle of elitism
I FEEL that the task set for herself by Shirley-Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, may well prove her downfall in politics (“Somerville: I guarantee reform plans will change education”, The Herald June 11). Like all the
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Pilot scheme could offer breakthrough for long Covid patients in Scotland
A Scot suffering from long Covid is hopeful a pilot scheme under one health board will prevent fellow patients from "falling through the cracks". NHS Lothian is the first Scottish health board where patients will be referred direction to a support
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Emirates airline recruits in Glasgow - everything you need to know
THE world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team with assessment days planned in Glasgow in July. The Dubai-based Emirates airline to join their team and to create "memorable moments
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Alex Salmond warns of 'constitutional vacuum' without date for indyref2
Former first minister Alex Salmond has challenged his successor to reveal how she will “bend Westminster to the will of the Scottish Parliament”. Speaking to the Press Associaton as Nicola Sturgeon's launched a new series of papers designed to
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Climate crisis activists protest at Grand Central Hotel investment roadshow
Climate change protestors have disrupted a meeting of one of the world’s largest asset management groups in Glasgow. Activists from Extinction Rebellion sounded fire alarms, interrupted speakers and held a demonstration outside the Vanguard’s
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Nicola Sturgeon to make major indyref2 announcement – here's how you can watch
THE Scottish Government is today launching the first in a new series of papers that will form an “updated independence prospectus” ahead of a planned second referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, as well as Greens co-leader and Government
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Ex-Denmark forward Tomasson appointed Blackburn boss on three-year deal
BLACKBURN have appointed former Denmark international Jon Dahl Tomasson as their new head coach. The 45-year-old ex-Malmo boss has signed a three-year deal at Ewood Park to replace Tony Mowbray, who left last month. “I’m really proud and excited
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Luxury Swiss watch brand opens first stand alone store in Scotland
A LUXURY Swiss watch brand worn by the rich and famous such as Hollywood stars Ryan Gosling and Patrick Dempsey has opened its first stand alone store in Scotland. World-renowned Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer has launched its first standalone boutique
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Labour market cools as real wages continue to fall
UK unemployment unexpectedly rose during the three months to April but take-home pay continued to shrink as inflation eroded real wages. The increase in the unemployment rate was the first in more than a year, suggesting that the weakening economy
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Liz Truss: unilateral overriding of Northern Ireland protocol is 'reasonable'
LIZ Truss has accused the EU of overreacting to the UK Government’s plans to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland protocol. The Foreign Secretary said there was “no reason why the EU should react in a negative way to what we’re doing.”
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Unemployment in Scotland remains at record low
Unemployment in Scotland remained at a record low in the last quarter, according to latest figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the unemployment rate for those aged 16 and over between February and April this year
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Phil Mickelson expresses empathy for 9/11 families amid heat over joining LIV
Phil Mickelson has expressed his “deepest sympathy” to the families of those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the wake of stinging criticism of his decision to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series. A group representing victims
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Armenia vs Scotland: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time for Nations League tie
SCOTLAND face Armenia for the second time in six days this week in their fourth and final match of the international break. Steve Clarke is under pressure after a disastrous 3-0 loss in Ireland on Saturday. Scotland will be looking to win to
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Polling expert: 'Neither side can be confident of winning Indyref2 right now'
Support for Scottish independence is balanced on a knife edge with Yes and No voters split right down the middle, a polling expert has said. Speaking as Nicola Sturgeon prepared to Scotland’s launch an “updated independence prospectus” amid plans
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Thousands of dead sea birds. Why avian flu is yet another pandemic wake-up call
IT was during a beach clean last week that we noticed them – first a dead guillemot, washed up on the sand, then another dead bird, further down a beach, and yet another, so decayed it was hard for us to tell what it was. I wondered then if this was
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Carole Morin: Two nice girls in Kyiv – and a war that can only be lost
I WONDER what happened to Natasha and Verushka, the two nice girls in Kyiv who painted me orange? The minute I wake up, I don't put on make-up, because Mr Lash insists I look better without. He hasn't got over the makeover the Ukrainian girls gave
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on cancelled flights
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on cancelled flights June 14 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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Kara Kennedy: Do we need more security in music concerts?
A MAN fell 15 metres during Harry Styles’s concert in Ibrox Stadium on Saturday, this is just the latest tale of someone suffering injuries at a music concert. How so? In November last year, fans at rap star Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival
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Brian Wilson: We should all be grateful to Audit Scotland for holding Government to account
IT should not come as a surprise that Audit Scotland is to have its budget slashed at a time when its role has never been more necessary; identifying inefficiencies in order to free up money for supposed priorities. In today’s Scotland, watchdogs
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Police group hits out at Scots ministers' talks ‘spin’ after ‘derisory’ £565 pay rise is rejected
MINISTERS are at the centre of new row over a failure to engage over public sector pay disputes as police officers consider industrial action in rejecting a "derisory" flat £565 annual pay rise after the sanctioning of train drivers getting increases
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Green jobs revolution concern as Scotland loses more than 27,000 manufacturing jobs during pandemic
SCOTLAND has lost more than 27,000 manufacturing jobs during the pandemic, leading to fresh concerns about the green jobs revolution in Scotland. New official estimates show that the manufacturing workforce has dropped from 210,200 in 2019 to 182,600
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Slave trade history: 'Work ahead could be challenging and uncomfortable'
A DEDICATED space to address Scotland’s role in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery should be created and led by a new organisation as well as tackling racism are among the key recommendations of a report submitted to the Scottish Government.
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Scotland's best attractions and experiences named among Tripadvisor's UK winners
Several Scottish spots have been named among Tripadvisor's winners of its 2022 Travellers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Things to Do Awards. The awards reveal all the must-do activities across the world, also revealing hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track
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Prime heifers top 298p/ kg in Carlisle as 856 lambs sold in Ayr
Farming By Neale McQuistin Harrison & Heatherington sold 33 prime heifers at Carlisle yesterday to a top of 298p/kg to average 251p (-13p). Twenty-three, beef-bred prime bullocks sold to 285p to average 262p (+4p). Sixty-five beef-bred,
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Liz Cameron: Scotland’s future prosperity will hinge on investment in world-class transport
Getting Scotland’s transport infrastructure right is the key to unlocking sustained economic growth. Scotland’s roads, railways, ferry routes and airports represent the key arteries of the Scottish economy. These vital arteries though have
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Social Investment Scotland revives fund to boost charities amid tough times
By Scott Wright A FUND established to help social enterprises and charities recover from the impact of the pandemic has reopened with a fresh cash injection. Social Investment Scotland has announced grants of up to £1.6 million are available
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Tourism bosses plotting revival for Argyll and Bute region
By Scott Wright TOURISM chiefs have drafted a blueprint to promote the tourism industry in Argyll and Bute as it continues to bounce back from the pandemic. The Argyll & Isles Strategic Tourism Partnership says the plan will aim to strengthen
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Punk pioneer 'with affinity for Scotland' expands flagship Glasgow store
Punk pioneer Dame Vivienne Westwood has expanded her flagship Scottish store in a show of confidence for Glasgow's battered retail sector. Christopher Di Pietro, global brand director, said the 81-year-old fashion icon and political activist had
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Herald Diary: How to put purple prose in the shade
Brought to book GLASGOW writer Denise Mina is impressed with the dust jacket for the American edition of her novel, Confidence. She admits the colour scheme makes her “laugh out loud with its glorious audacity”. The Diary has also taken a quick
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Farmers and scientists 'disappointed' by Scottish Government's gene editing snub
THE Scottish Government’s rejection of new gene-editing legislation has been criticised by farmers and scientists. Over the weekend, environment secretary Màiri McAllan dismissed the UK government’s proposed Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding
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'Shocking': Glasgow patients face two-year wait for routine bone scans
PATIENTS in Glasgow are facing waits of up to two years for routine osteoporosis scans amid a shortage of radiographers. The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) said the delays for the bone density checks were “shocking” and could result in patients
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UK government urged to rethink rejection of common electrical device charger
THE UK Government’s refusal to adopt EU plans for a universal charger is bad for consumers and the environment, the SNP’s Foreign Affairs spokesman has said. Last week, Brussels agreed that from autumn 2024, all smartphones and small technological
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Aureum in expansion mode with new lease agreement
A medical spin-out from the University of Strathclyde is preparing for expansion after signing a lease on new office and laboratory facilities. Aureum Diagnostics, which is developing low-cost tests for a wide range of diseases, has taken 3,500sq
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Letters: Justice demands that the SNP bring in an incomes policy
THOSE of us who lived through the 1960s and 70s are well aware of the issues around inflation and pay policy. In both these decades we had variations of statutory and voluntary incomes policies primarily driven by the pressure to reduce the high inflation
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From the Sistine Chapel...to a Glasgow shopping centre
It might not have quite the same wow factor as gazing heavenwards at the Michaelangelo masterpiece for real. However, art lovers are being given the chance to take in one of the world’s greatest cultural achievements, 1,223 miles from Rome’s Vatican
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Green light for new homes in Edinburgh
Scottish housebuilder Avant is set to bring more than 300 homes to Edinburgh after receiving planning permission from the council for a new £71 million development. Known as The Lanes, the 20-acre site forms part of the first phase of homes in
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Neil Mackay: Here's how to break the deadlock over independence and the Union
FOR a lesson on just how rotten politics is, look to America. Politics has broken America. It’s now perfectly normal to discuss the death of American democracy, or Republican states seceding from the union, or even some contemporary version of a civil
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Earth Blox gears up to take on the world
Earth Blox has completed its first round of external funding as it seeks to break into new markets for its earth observation technology. The Edinburgh firm has raised £1.5 million from investment syndicate Archangels to underwrite further development
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Scotland's largest employee-owned firm created in major deal
By Ian McConnell Business Editor INVERNESS-based Carlton Bingo, which employs 209 people and has 10 venues around Scotland, is moving into employee ownership following a “positive rebound” from the impact of extended closures amid the coronavirus
