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What is today's Framed? June 21 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 Quordle? June 21 word puzzle hints and answer
Upgrade your daily brain teaser from Wordle to Quordle if you really want to give your mind a workout. Whether 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
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What is today's Heardle? June 21 song hints and answer
Looking to give your brain a tease? Wordle's musical spin-off Heardle might just do the trick. 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
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What is today’s Wordle? June 21 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 TikTok's human feeling quiz? How to play the viral game
TikTok is the app where all trends begin and now there's a new quiz taking over the internet. The viral quiz which reveals what kind of human emotion you are is the latest craze to hit the video app and here's how you can do it for yourself.
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Graham Alexander could pad out Motherwell squad due to hectic fixture schedule caused by World Cup
GRAHAM ALEXANDER has revealed that he could look to extend his Motherwell squad this season due to the demands of another gruelling fixture schedule. The Steelmen are competing in the Europa Conference League and will also have to navigate their
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Edinburgh announce London Scottish & Treviso pre-season friendlies
EDINBURGH have announced that they will play two pre-season friendlies ahead of their 2022-23 campaign, against English Championship side London Scottish at the DAM Health Stadium on Friday 2nd September (kick-off 6.45pm), then away to United Rugby
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Edinburgh reveal pre-season opponents ahead of new campaign
EDINBURGH have announced that they will play two pre-season friendlies ahead of their 2022-23 campaign, against English Championship side London Scottish at the DAM Health Stadium on Friday 2nd September (kick-off 6.45pm), then away to United Rugby
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Kenny Murray expects Super6 experience to benefit Scotland Under-20s
SCOTLAND UNDER-20S head coach Kenny Murray is hoping that the exposure that three-quarters of his squad have had to Super6 rugby during the last three months will stand them in good stead as the age-grade side attempt to bounce back from their recent
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Aberdeen sign Nottingham Forest youngster Richardson on three-year deal
ABERDEEN have announced the signing of Nottingham Forest youngster Jayden Richardson on a three-year deal. Jim Goodwin landed the 21-year-old right back after Aberdeen agreed an undisclosed fee to take him to Pittodrie. The defender made his
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UEFA to host new international friendly tournament for refugee teams this summer
UEFA is to host a new international friendly tournament for refugee teams this summer, the European governing body has announced. Teams from Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Malta, the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland will participate
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Ryan Giggs to stand down as Wales manager
Ryan Giggs is to stand down as Wales manager, the PA news agency understands. Giggs has been on leave from his post since November 2020 and faces a domestic violence trial in Manchester on August 8. The 48-year-old former Manchester United
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Cost of living "hitting Scotland’s tourism sector very hard on many levels"
THE cost-of-living crisis, lure of overseas holidays, and Scotland’s inability to compete on the world stage on price and value for money are hammering the country’s tourism prospects. A major new survey has underlined the challenges facing the
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Murray in race against time to make Wimbledon as 'injury healing but not perfect'
ANDY MURRAY is hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon but admits he is in a race against time. The two-time champion sustained an abdominal injury in his final defeat by Matteo Berrettini at the ATP event in Stuttgart eight days ago and is not yet
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Andy Murray provides injury update ahead of Wimbledon
ANDY MURRAY has provided an injury update ahead of Wimbledon getting underway next week. The two-time champion sustained an abdominal injury in his final defeat by Matteo Berrettini at the ATP event in Stuttgart eight days ago and is not yet able
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Dundee United confirm Jack Ross appointment as Tannadice outfit replace Tam Courts
DUNDEE UNITED have announced the appointment of Jack Ross as the club’s new head coach after Tam Courts departed for Budapest Honved. The 46-year-old former Hibernian, Sunderland and St Mirren manager has been out of work since being departing
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Hearts in advanced talks with Peterborough midfielder Jorge Grant
HEARTS are in advanced signing talks with Jorge Grant after having a bid accepted for the Peterborough United midfielder. The 27-year-old has been in Edinburgh as the Jambos attempt to convince him his future lies north of the border. The former
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Ian Blackford under new pressure as SNP MP apologises for backing Patrick Grady
Ian Blackford is today under new pressure over backing Patrick Grady after an SNP MP apologised for speaking up for the disgraced politician. There were calls over the weekend for the party's Westminster leader to step down after he told his group
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Luxury travel agency opens new boutique
A luxury agency has opened its third travel boutique in the north of Scotland as part of its plans for growth. Murray Travel has unveiled its new premises on Forres High Street, having recently been named Luxury Travel Agency of the Year at the
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Food: From Cantonese to Italian, why not give these restaurants a try...
Spuntini Gordon Street, Glasgow One of Glasgow’s best Italian restaurants, it boasts an equally delicious menu as the original La Vita Spuntini in Byres Road, La Vita Gordon Street and serves a combination of their favourite Italian classics along
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City centre hospitality businesses braced for impact of rail strikes
THE biggest rail strikes in 30 years will be yet another blow for Scotland’s city centres, as commuters are urged to work from home amid travel chaos. One of Scotland’s leading wholesalers Dunns Food and Drinks issued the warning ahead of three
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Liberal Democrats pick MP hopeful for Scotland's most marginal seat
THE Liberal Democrats have unveiled their candidate for the most marginal Westminster seat in Scotland. Councillor Susan Murray will attempt to retake East Dunbartonshire from the SNP at the next general election, which is expected in 2024.
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Ons Jabeur eager to learn from Serena Williams in doubles
ONS JABEUR is eager to learn from Serena Williams when they pair up for doubles at the Rothesay International Eastbourne but the 23-time grand-slam champion did cancel her scheduled on-site practice session on Monday. The 40-year-old caught the
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Cristiano Ronaldo's £1.7million Bugatti Veyron involved in Majorca car crash
CRISTIANO RONALDO’S car has been involved in an accident on the island of Majorca. Police are now investigating the incident, which involved the Manchester United hero’s £1.7million Bugatti Veyron. Reports suggest that the driver during the
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Lee Johnson urges Hibs fans to be patient with new signing Jair Tavares
LEE JOHNSON has warned Hibernian will have to be patient with new signing Jair Tavares. The Benfica winger has joined on a four-year deal to end Johnson’s pursuit of the player going back three seasons. The 21-year-old, the cousin of Lille
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Stewart urged to snub 'attractive' Rangers transfer as pundit offers stay-put advice
ROSS STEWART has been urged to snub any potential Rangers transfer move regardless of how attractive a move to Ibrox may seem. Sunderland striker Stewart enjoyed a stunning season in League One last season netting 26 goals in all competitions as
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Major global hotel brand to open 349-bedroom property in Scottish city
By Ian McConnell The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed a 25-year lease with M&G and the investment giant’s property development partner, Qmile Group, for a 349-bedroom Hyatt Centric hotel at Haymarket in Edinburgh. M&G said the seven-storey
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Dougie Imrie insists Jai Quitongo can get back to his best as Morton announce two signings
DOUGIE IMRIE believes he can get Jai Quitongo back to his best after the forward sealed a return to Morton. The 24-year-old started out at Cappielow before moving on for stints at Partick Thistle, Azerbaijani outfit Machine Sazi, Dumbarton and
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Alex Fitzpatrick’s above the clouds as brother Matt’s US Open major dream takes flight
Alex Fitzpatrick has revealed how his brother’s US Open triumph came at a cost following a last-minute change of plans. Alex caddied for his older brother Matt when he won the US Amateur at Brookline in 2013 and watched from beside the 18th green
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Dame Kelly Holmes hoping to finally find happiness after coming out as gay
Dame Kelly Holmes hopes being open about her sexuality will bring contentment to her life as she admitted: “I don’t feel I have ever been happy.” Holmes, 52, who won Olympic gold in the women’s 800 and 1500 metres at the 2004 Games in Athens, says
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Gardening: What veg can you still sow and grow in the warmer months?
Hannah Stephenson looks at the edibles you can still sow outdoors in June and July. Don't think all your seed sowing needs to be done in spring, because there's plenty of growing to do in early summer as well. You can still sow tender crops
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No 10 spoke to Times before Carrie Johnson story pulled, Downing Street admits
Downing Street has admitted there were conversations between Number 10 and The Times, after the newspaper dropped a report that claimed Boris Johnson tried to appoint his now-wife to a Government role when he was Foreign Secretary. According to
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Ofgem unveils new rules to stop energy firms from overcharging for direct debits
Energy consumers’ money is to be protected under new financial measures to ensure suppliers can withstand future shocks, Ofgem has announced. The energy regulator has said suppliers will be able to “weather the ongoing storm” of challenges facing
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Minister admits 'urgent action' needed to reverse Scotland's biodiversity crisis
A STRATEGY is being drawn up to restore nature after Government officials pointed to evidence revealing a “dramatic declines in its biodiversity” across Scotland. Scotland’s peatlands are no longer a ‘carbon sink’ and are instead now contributing
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Care worker who sexually assaulted 82-year-old 'showed no remorse'
A predatory care worker who sexually assaulted an 82-year-old woman in her own home has been struck off. Alfred Harries pushed the elderly carer against a wall and attempted to kiss her then groped her on her legs and bottom. A disciplinary
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‘It’s just hell there’: Russia intensifies pounding of eastern Ukraine
Shelling and air strikes in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region have intensified, according to local officials. The area has become the focal point of Moscow's invasion of its neighbour in recent weeks - with harsh battles for the control of multiple
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Agenda: On your bike if you want a greener city
By Andrew Taylor GLASGOW is at the front of the pack of sustainable cities. Named Global Green City for 2020, actions to tackle the climate crisis are becoming ever more impactful. Six months on from the hosting of COP26, initiatives such as introducing
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Fascinating tale of Second World War mental breakdown
Sailor’s Heart Martin Campbell Mighty Pens, £11.95 IF you were to try to locate the naval base HMS Standard today, you’d have to dive 170 feet down into the Kielder Water reservoir in Northumberland to find what’s left of it. But during
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Raab in charge as Johnson undergoes 'routine' surgery
BORIS Johnson has undergone surgery for a sinus condition, leaving his deputy Dominic Raab in charge of the country. The Prime Minister was anaesthetised for a “relatively brief time” this morning and is now resting back in Downing Street.
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Andy Irving relishing new SK Austria Klagenfurt challenge after Hearts exit confirmed
FORMER Hearts midfielder Andy Irving admits he is looking forward to a new challenge after joining SK Austria Klagenfurt on a three-year deal. The 22-year-old became a free agent in March when German third division outfit Türkgücü Münich, whom
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Shortlist to be Scotland's first green freeports confirmed
THE five sites competing to become Scotland’s first green freeports have been confirmed. After a joint evaluation of the bids by the UK and Scottish governments, two of the five are expected to have their freeport status confirmed later this year
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Cherry criticises SNP complaints system after Patrick Grady sex misconduct row
JOANNA Cherry has said the SNP needs to "reflect" on how it treats activists and politicians who breach party rules. The intervention by the party's former justice and home affairs spokeswoman, who is also a senior lawyer and QC, came after members
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Belgium returns Congo independence hero Patrice Lumumba's tooth to family
Belgian authorities have returned a gold-capped tooth belonging to the murdered Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba, as the former colonial power continues to confront its bloody past and look towards reconciliation. The restitution of
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'It's just hell there': Russia intensifies pounding of Eastern Ukraine
Russia's military machine has persevered in its ferocious effort to grind down Ukraine's defences, as the war's consequences for food and fuel supplies increasingly weighed on minds around the globe after warnings that the fighting could go on for
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Council unveils £5m cost-of-living support fund
A Scottish council has unveiled a £5 million support package to help local people with the cost-of-living crisis. Councillors in West Dunbartonshire will be asked to approve the multimillion-pound fund to help struggling residents with rising energy
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Le Pen: Huge gains in French parliament a 'seismic event'
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has said her party's extraordinary surge in the country's parliamentary election is a "historic victory" and a "seismic event" in French politics. Many voters in Sunday's poll opted for far-right or far-left candidates
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Bangladesh floods wreak havoc as 100,000 evacuated from worst-hit areas
(with AP pics) Floods in Bangladesh have continued to wreak havoc with authorities struggling to ferry drinking water and dry food to shelters across the country's northern and north-eastern regions, officials said. More than a dozen people
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Men's Health: Five easy things men can do to improve their health
With our busy lives, it can be easy to let things slip - even something as important as our health. And, according to Dr Luke Pratsides, lead GP at Numan (numan.com), "Men are notoriously bad at looking after their health." For Pratsides, there
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
As amusing as this sketch undoubtedly is, the Diary doesn’t really agree with the conceit of an infinite number of monkeys getting involved in literary matters. To produce the Herald Diary, we instead trapped an infinite number of koala bears,
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Rangers in deal with Chelsea and Tottenham caterer for fans' Ibrox matchday food
RANGERS fans have been promised a new food and drink range under a new deal announced today. Levy UK + I, the sports and entertainment division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, has agreed a new commercial partnership with Rangers FC to provide
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Man charged in connection with death in Orkney home
A man has died after being found injured in a house on Orkney on Sunday. Emergency services were called to a home on Marengo Road at around 7.30am yesterday. A 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers have launched
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Gary Townsend's recipe: Glazed lemon tart
This is a firm favourite with my customers and is often on the lunch menu at One Devonshire Gardens. I love the heavenly bitter-sweet combination of butter, sugar and lemons, a perfect dessert rain or shine. Serves 8 -12 Pastry ring or flan
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State workers to get real-terms pay cuts to fight 'evil' of inflation
PUBLIC sector workers have been told to expect real-terms cuts in their wages as part of UK Government efforts to avoid the “evil” of a 1970s-stile inflationary spiral. The chief secretary to the Treasury said there was a need for “collective society-wide
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Dundee United reveal new club badge in Tannadice brand 'regeneration'
DUNDEE UNITED have revealed a fresh club crest ahead of the new Premiership campaign. The club sourced family-run Dundee business Creative Graffix to research, develop and produce the new brand guidelines. Following consultation and research
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United Nations Board of Significant Inspiration is in Scotland to research inspiration
Following investigations beginning in 2019, the United Nations Board of Significant Inspiration (UNBOSI) has returned to Scotland to research areas of the country where inspiration has been discovered at record high levels. Locations in Glasgow and
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As NHS faces huge pressures, we look back to how BMA almost strangled it at birth
IT was just after midnight on Sunday, July 4, 1948. A Glasgow doctor was still working when his night-bell rang. He opened the door to admit the patient, a woman, who apologised for the lateness of the hour. The consultation lasted a few minutes and
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Letters: Do we really need the likes of the Duchess of Cambridge to pontificate on poverty and inequality?
I NOTE that there appears to be a flicker of interest again in addressing the influence of early years in children's lives ("Duchess of Cambridge in call for early years mental care", The Herald, June 17). It is a matter of logic, as much as the
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Five cars that can help reduce your motoring costs
With prices of petrol and diesel hitting record highs – and showing no signs of slowing – you'll undoubtedly have noticed the cost of filling up has skyrocketed in recent months. Though driving more efficiently and removing any excess weight from
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David Leask: Is Scots a language or just a dialect of English? Here's one way to work it out
NORTHERNERS sound stupid. At least to some ears. This, very crudely, is the finding of a gold-standard four-year study in to accent bias in England published this week. Researchers uncovered widespread prejudice about people based on nothing more
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Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi shocked after being put in headlock by Neymar
CELTIC star Kyogo Furuhashi has revealed he was left stunned after Brazilian legend Neymar put him in a headlock in their recent friendly. Furuhashi was playing for Japan in a glamour friendly at the start of the month against the star-studded
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All change for Emma Raducanu as she prepares for SW19 return after meteoric year
THERE was little fanfare when Emma Raducanu stepped out onto Wimbledon’s Court 18 for her senior debut 12 months ago. Over on Centre Court, Katie Boulter was threatening an upset against Aryna Sabalenka, with Andy Murray the headline act of the
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Cameron Norrie looking forward to home comforts as Wimbledon approaches
CAMERON NORRIE heads to Wimbledon as British No.1 for the first time and is seeking to finally reach the second week of a grand slam. Being the nation’s top-ranked male player at SW19 weighed heavy on many shoulders in the past until Andy Murray
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Channel 4 breached licence conditions during subtitle outage - Ofcom
Channel 4 has been accused of letting people who use subtitles down after its programmes were the worst affected by an “unprecedented” issue. The broadcaster breached its broadcasting licence amid a prolonged outage on their subtitles, audio description
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Glasgow pharmacy group hits acquisition trail
A GLASGOW-based pharmacy group has expanded its presence in the east of Scotland after a flurry of acquisitions. M&D Green Group has acquired four pharmacies around Edinburgh and one in Stepps, Glasgow, after securing an “eight-figure” funding
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Obituary: Anda Paterson, painter and co-founder of the influential Glasgow Group
Born: February 2, 1935; Died: May 18, 2022. ANDA Carolyn Paterson, who has died of a brain haemorrhage at the age of 87, was a figurative painter and an exceptionally gifted draughtswoman who worked in a period when such talents were quite
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59 luxury homes at 'landmark' site brought to market
A new residential development, neighbouring one of Glasgow Southside's most iconic buildings, has come on to the market. Sited in Cathcart on the banks of the River Cart, Holmwood Heights comprises 59 luxury two and three-bedroom apartments and
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'Clever legal wheeze' to get round referendum rules won't lead to Indyref2
A “clever legal wheeze” to try and push through a vote on Scottish independence without the UK Government’s agreement is doomed to failure, according to a world-renowned referendum expert. Matt Qvortrup, professor of political science at Coventry
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Bruce Buck to step down as Chelsea chairman
BRUCE BUCK is stepping down as chairman of Chelsea after almost 20 years in the role. Buck, who will leave his post at the end of this month, will continue to be involved in the club as a senior advisor. The news follows the completion of the
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5 key talking points ahead of this summer’s Wimbledon Championships
The pinnacle of the British summer is upon us again with the 2022 edition of Wimbledon. Here, the PA news agency picks out five talking points ahead of this year’s tournament. Emma’s homecoming We look forward to seeing @emmaraducanu
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Which Scotland services will be affected by Scotrail strikes?
People across Scotland are set for three days of travel disruption as RMT announced the dates of a national strike that will be taking place across the Great Britain railway network. Across June 21, 23 and 25 there will be a very limited number
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That sinking feeling: Coastguard warning after island beauty spot rescue
With temperatures climbing, where better to soak up the sun than the stunning silvery sands of the western isles. However coastguards were forced to issue a warning about driving on sand after the hapless owner of this car was forced to enlist
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Opinion: Hit by a scammer? The shame is theirs, not yours
By Laura Toffolo A few years ago, I logged onto my online banking to find my balance was a lot lower than expected. I was in my final year at university and approaching my exams, which meant days on end with my head down at a library desk.
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Apple TV deals, VAR improving and superstars' supercars in the Monday Kick-Off
How Scottish football would love a slice of Apple's pie Apple TV announced a deal last week with Major League Soccer that presented football fans the world over with a glimpse of what the future might look like: every game, every club on one platform
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week: 11 questions you've always wanted to ask about smear tests
What should you wear, how often should you get a smear, and what happens if you get an abnormal result? Imy Brighty-Potts gets the low-down. Ever wished you could ask more questions about cervical screenings or smear tests, but worried you'll sound
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New benefits payment expanded to more council areas: Can you apply?
Scots living in three more council areas are now able to apply for a new benefit ahead of its full launch in August. Residents of Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire have been invited to register for the Scottish Government’s adult disability
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Covid 'not finished with us yet' as more regular testing could return if rise continues
A health expert has said that "Omicron is not finished with us yet" as Covid-19 cases begin to rise again. The Scottish Government's deputy national clinical director John Harden warned that we may see a return of more regular testing if cases
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George Orwell's Animal Farm to be translated into Scots
George Orwell's classic Animal Farm is to be translated into Scots for the first time. The book is one of nine titles which will be translated with the help of funding from the Scots Language Resource Network. Education Secretary Shirley-Anne
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‘I can retire a happy man’ – Matt Fitzpatrick wins first major title at US Open
Matt Fitzpatrick celebrated a dream come true after holding his nerve to win his first major title in the 122nd US Open. Fitzpatrick carded a closing 68 at Brookline to finish six under par, a shot ahead of playing partner Will Zalatoris and world
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Matt Fitzpatrick wins US Open after tense battle at Brookline
England’s Matt Fitzpatrick produced a moment of magic on his way to claiming his first major title and a historic double in the 122nd US Open at Brookline. A shot behind playing partner Will Zalatoris with six holes to play, Fitzpatrick holed from
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SNP MP prepares for 'David and Goliath' struggle with government over secret poll
THE UK government has won the right to appeal against an SNP MP’s long running bid to force the disclosure of publicly-funded polling on the state of the union. Tommy Sheppard has been fighting to have the data released for years, initially asking
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When does Wimbledon 2022 start and how to watch it?
Wimbledon 2022 is just around the corner and for many, the two-week-long sporting event is the highlight of the summer season. With all eyes on British pair Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper, as well as wild card Serena Williams, this is when the action
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Josh Taylor vows to 'shut everyone up' over Jack Catterall controversy as he details reasoning for boxing U-turn
JOSH TAYLOR has had a confounding four months which has resulted in him completely altering the course of his career. Since his controversial win over Jack Catterall in February, Taylor has been the target of abuse, derision and insults unlike
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Alison Rowat: SNP depute leader caught on hop over leaked recording. WATCH
HERE is one for practitioners of modern political etiquette. How soon is too soon to ask a senior political figure about an embarrassing leak of the audio kind? On Saturday a report appeared in the Daily Mail, based on a secret recording received
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Doug Marr: It’s our own fault if politicians lie to us
Q: How do you know when politicians are lying? A: Their lips are moving. Sure, it’s a very old joke, but it captures how many see present-day politics and professional politicians. It’s something of a cliché to say we live in the post-truth age
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Lesley Riddoch: Why Devo Max shouldn't be one of the choices in a referendum
It’s priceless. One minute the SNP don’t have a mandate for a second independence referendum because Nicola Sturgeon went quiet about independence in 2019 (despite her clear manifesto pledge) and highlighted other things for the final weeks of the
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New hopes of stopping strike that will paralyse Scots rail services on Tuesday
New hopes have emerged that a three-day UK rail strike that is set to cripple ScotRail and cross-border services can still be averted. Steve Montgomery, chair of the Rail Delivery Group, said more talks were planned for Monday - and that management
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Glasgow traveller left in the dark over bus destination
THE Diary is recalling with sentimental affection the mighty public transport workers who once ruled Scotland. Sometimes with beneficence. Sometimes with bite. Gordon Casely tells us of a chap who foolishly enquired if the bus he had just hopped
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Issue of the day: Row brews over tea drinking
COULD drinking less tea really help a nation’s economy? It’s a plan of action in Pakistan. How so? The country's planning minister has asked tea drinkers to cut down on the number of cups they are having each day due to the rising import
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'Deeply alarming': NHS Scotland bullying cases rise by 50% in five years
THE number bullying cases reported in Scotland’s NHS has soared by almost 50 per cent over the last five years. New figures reveal there were 724 cases recorded over that period – with a steady rise from 126 in 2017-18 to 185 in 2021-22. The
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'Food shortages and tourists sleeping in cars': New ferry fiasco cripples key CalMac islands' route
CONCERNS have been raised about food shortages and tourists sleeping in cars as a Calmac ferry breakdown caused most services on a key Outer Hebridean island route to be cancelled over the weekend. The 19-year-old car ferry MV Loch Portain broke
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Sparkling growth as Laura Bond prepares to celebrate
A Scottish online jewellery brand boasting more than 100,000 social media followers and celebrity fans such as Michelle Visage and Jesse J is preparing to celebrate its third anniversary with a showcase of its solid gold piercing accessories. The
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Mark Smith: The final census figures reveal the Scottish problem
The final figures are in. And they don’t look good. Eighty-eight per cent. That’s six per cent lower than the Scottish Government’s own target and nine per cent lower than the result achieved in England and Wales. The Tories call it a shambles. Labour
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Kevin McKenna: Have the SNP unlocked the secret of endless power?
“NOW I will tell you the answer to my question. It is this. The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power, pure power. What pure power means you will understand presently
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Letters: If they want us to stay, they should fix the UK first
I TIRE of the same old claptrap being trotted out about independence for Scotland. OK, if the unionists want us to stay part of the UK, what are they going to do about the myriad problems currently bighting the UK? Let’s start with who governs
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Alister Jack asks MPs to probe SNP-Green government rejection of gene editing
ALISTER Jack is to call on Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee to probe the Scottish Government’s rejection of new gene-editing legislation. Last week, environment secretary Màiri McAllan said Scotland would not adopt the reforms to regulations
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'Discriminatory' Scottish Government guidance may have denied elderly and disabled treatment during peak Covid
CLINICAL guidance issued early in the pandemic may have led to elderly and disabled people being wrongly denied access to ventilators and critical care, researchers have said. Advice issued for medics by the Scottish Government in April 2020 setting
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Paul Sheerin: Signs of engineering sector optimism amid challenges
If someone asked me to pick three words that characterise the sector I have spent my career working in, pragmatic would be a first pick, resilient a sure second, and probably purposeful would make the last spot. I can recognise the lack of sparkle
