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What is today's Framed? June 28 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 28 word puzzle hints and answer
Another day, another chance to crack the ultimate brain teaser Quordle. 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 by some as 'Wordle on steroids
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What is today's Heardle? June 28 song hints and answer
How well do you know your chart toppers? Put your music knowledge to the test with the daily brain teaser 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
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Butchart urges UK Athletics to pick him for World Championships after rapid leg-break recovery
ANDREW BUTCHART has urged UK Athletics to pick him for the forthcoming world championships today, after revealing his high-speed comeback from breaking his leg just six weeks ago. The two-time Olympic 5,000 metres finalist believes he has done
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Murray beats Duckworth to secure Wimbledon second round spot
ANDY MURRAY threw in an underarm serve as he overcame a stiff examination of his form and fitness to get his Wimbledon campaign up and running. The former world number one faced a race against time to recover from an abdominal strain he suffered
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Scots Love Island star Jay pulled for chat by Paige after Jacques's confession
Scots Love Island star Jay has found himself in a love triangle in recent days and it looks like things are about to get even more complicated. ITV viewers were left reeling after Friday's episode saw the Musseburgh boy Jay couple up with the
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Djokovic recovers from dropping a set to get title defence off and running
NOVAK DJOKOVIC admitted he was ring rusty on his Wimbledon return, but he still set another record by battling past South Korean Kwon Soon-woo in four sets. The six-time champion, who was playing his first official match on grass since winning
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Ukraine: PM declares ‘price of freedom is worth paying’ over war
Boris Johnson has said the “price of freedom is worth paying” and that the UK must be prepared to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia for as long as it takes. The Prime Minister argued that Western allies must continue to back Ukraine because
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Edinburgh Festival chiefs acknowledge debt to residents with free tickets
THE Edinburgh festival is a global phenomenon – an arts juggernaut that has earned the capital a spot on the international culture map and which generates hundreds of millions of pounds each year. But the relentless expansion of the various festivals
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Bothwell Bridge Hotel sold for first time in 40 years
THE historic Bothwell Bridge Hotel in South Lanarkshire has changed hands for the first time in more than four decades. The Martalo family has sold the hotel, which was initially known as The Clyde Hotel, to Manorview Group, bringing their 42-year
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Cameron Norrie overcomes two rain delays to book spot in Wimbledon second round
Ninth seed Cameron Norrie overcame two rain breaks in a straight-sets victory over Pablo Andujar to reach the second round of Wimbledon for a third successive year. As British number one and a top-10 seed, Norrie might have expected a more prestigious
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Hotel designed by renowned Glasgow architect for sale
A hotel partly designed by renowned Glasgow architect William Leiper has been put up for sale. Knockderry Country House Hotel has come to market through joint agents Smith and Clough and Graham + Sibbald. The hotel sits on the banks of Loch
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Glasgow and Edinburgh set to trial abortion clinic 'buffer zones'
SCOTLAND’S biggest cities are set to trial buffer zones around abortion clinics as part of Government efforts to stop protesters interfering with women’s healthcare. After convening an emergency summit on the issue, Nicola Sturgeon said she hoped
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Loosehead prop Auterac joins Edinburgh from Northampton Saints
LOOSEHEAD prop Nick Auterac has joined Edinburgh from Northampton Saints and will compete with the likes of Pierre Schoeman and Boan Venter for the No 1 jersey next season. The 29-year-old was called up to the Scotland squad last summer when Edinburgh
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Gardening: How to find the right water feature for your small garden
An expert runs through how to choose wisely and the pitfalls to avoid. By Hannah Stephenson. If your garden's not big enough for a pond, but you'd love a water feature to add some cool and calm to your outside space, there are plenty of options
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Island nature reserves halt public landings amid bird flu fears
TWO island nature reserves will be closed to public landings from next month in a bid to protect vulnerable seabird populations from the rising fears of avian flu. NatureScot has said both the Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves (NNRs
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SNP MSP denies 'ultra nationalist' ties after apologising for posing with flag
AN SNP MSP has been forced to clarify she does not “support any form of ultra nationalist” after posing with an extremist flag. Evelyn Tweed, the party’s MSP for Stirling, tweeted a photo alongside Yes supporters at a march at Bannockburn at the
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Queen arrives in Edinburgh for historic Ceremony of the Keys at Holyrood
The Queen has arrived at her official residence in Scotland to open a week of traditional events north of the border starting with an ancient ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The 96-year-old monarch, who has cut back on public engagements
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Agenda: Building on Scotland's screen sector growth
By Angus Robertson THERE has never been a better or more exciting time for anyone looking to start or develop a career in Scotland’s screen industries. Last week Screen Scotland published an independent report which shows the exceptional growth
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Herald Diary: Meme of the Day
The Diary believes this little snippet of film represents an allegorical tale, titled: Boris Johnson – A Life in Politics. It shows Boris at the beginning of his triumphant reign as PM, followed by Partygate, then finally Boris’s relaxed demeanor,
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Child death toll in Afghanistan quake rises to 155
The death toll of children alone in last week's devastating earthquake in south-eastern Afghanistan has risen to at least 155, the United Nations said. The UN's humanitarian coordination organisation, OCHA, said that another 250 children were injured
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Knife attacker kills one and wounds five at German asylum shelter
One man has died and at least five other people were injured after a knife-wielding attacker stabbed several people in a shelter for asylum-seekers in southern Germany, according to reports. The attacker, reportedly a resident of the shelter, is
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At least four dead after stands collapse at bullfight in Colombia
At least four people were dead and hundreds injured after wooden stands partially collapsed during a bullfight in central Colombia. The disaster took place in a stadium in the city of El Espinal in Tolima state during a traditional event called
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Boris Johnson adamant leadership questions 'settled' despite mounting Tory anger
BORIS Johnson has claimed any questions over his leadership have been “settled” despite mounting pressure on him after two humiliating by-election defeats. The Prime Minister, attending the G7 summit in Germany, brushed off reports that Tory MPs
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Johnson 'optimistic' Northern Ireland protocol changes could happen 'rapidly'
BORIS Johnson has claimed that his controversial intention to tear up parts of the Northern Ireland protocol may happen “fairly rapidly” and could be law by the end of the year. The Prime Minister, who is attending the G7 summit in Germany alongside
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Krakow: Bargain breaks available in this beautiful historic city
Katie Wood Krakow truly is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and right now is the ideal time to visit. Sadly, their tourist numbers have taken a dive due not just due to Covid and the pervading economic uncertainty in Europe, but also
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SNP MSP John Mason criticised for supporting American abortion ruling
An SNP MSP is facing criticism over his support for a US court ruling that will see the roll-back of abortion rights in the US. John Mason, who represents Shettleston in Glasgow, said in an email that the move was "pretty positive" and added that
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Letters: We must take a hard look at the spread of new forestry plantations
VICKY Allan asks some interesting questions about BrewDog's tree planting ambitions in the Cairngorms ("Brewdog: A punk way to save the world. Or green lairds?", The Herald, June 21). But does BrewDog deserve the Scottish Government’s huge forestry
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New fund offers hope for the revitalisation of Scottish coasts
Having recently launched the innovative Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF), NatureScot aims to drive new investment from the private sector into coastal restoration projects across Scotland, reveals Ann Wallace WHEN Sarah Brown
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This beauty duo will see me through Summer
Less is more as you age and it becomes all about the search for a few decent beauty products that do the business - ie deliver a slightly healthier looking version of yourself. At 47 I'm not looking to reverse time or even eye lines (on a good
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New Highland town – final brick of 250th home laid, hundreds more houses planned
By Ian McConnell A NEW Highland town, which Moray Estates has been building since 2018, has laid the final brick on its 250th home as it enters the second phase of development. Moray Estates has secured £2 million of funding from Bank of Scotland
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Petr Cech to leave role as Chelsea advisor following takeover
FORMER Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is to leave his role as technical and performance advisor following the arrival of new owners at the club. Cech spent 11 seasons as a player at Stamford Bridge before returning after a spell at Arsenal to take
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‘Gas King’ connection: Fears over 38 films linked to UN sanctioned tycoon
Dozens of firms registered at an Edinburgh address involve a man sanctioned by the United Nations who is linked to a gas tycoon blacklisted by the UK Government for aiding Russia’s occupation of Ukraine. Independent investigative journalism co-operative
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North America's largest sports retailer among new stores at Scottish shopping centre
BRAEHEAD shopping centre has announced a string of new openings including a US sports retail giant, a jeweller and a home store. The centre, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual Properties, said fashion and home furnishings
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Lanarkshire jobs saved as fish processing plant acquired out of administration
FORTY jobs have been saved in Lanarkshire after a buyer was found for the Dawnfresh Seafoods fish processing plant in Uddingston. Two hundred people lost their jobs in February when Dawnfresh collapsed into administration, amid unsustainable problems
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Revealed: Half of Scots councils accused of 'mismanaging' community funds
HALF of Scotland’s councils have been accused of mismanaging Common Good Funds created to benefit local communities after their value collectively plummeted by nearly £8 million in four years. Common Good Funds are unique to Scotland and collectively
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10 players to keep a close eye on at this year’s Wimbledon
A FEW familiar names will be missing from Wimbledon this year but the competition is set to be just as fierce for the big titles. Ashleigh Barty’s retirement means there will be no defending champion in what remains a wide open women’s field, while
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Woman found dead at scene of house destroyed in gas explosion
A woman has been found dead at the scene of a house destroyed in a gas explosion in Birmingham, a fire service has confirmed. Emergency services have been at the site in Dulwich Road, Kingstanding, through the night following the blast, which happened
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10 of the Best Roulette Sites UK: Play Live Real Money Roulette Online
Searching for the best roulette sites in the UK can be a daunting task; however, our experts have done the heavy lifting — creating a curated list of industry leaders just for you. In this comprehensive guide, we analyse the top 10 roulette sites
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Opinion: Who is worst affected by the cost of energy?
By Grace Remmington The energy crisis has affected all of us – I know that my bills have eye-wateringly doubled in the past six months. And we have seen a huge increase in people coming to the Scottish CAB network worried about their energy
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Firefighters battle for hours to put out blaze at Edinburgh landmark
A major wildfire at an Edinburgh city centre landmark has been extinguished. Four fire engines went to the scene at Calton Hill when the alarm was raised at 3.15pm on Sunday, with firefighters spending ten hours dousing the blaze. There were
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What's on at Wimbledon? Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic & Emma Raducanu play today
Wimbledon kicks off today with full-capacity crowds descending on the grand slam tournament in south-west London for the first time in three years. The 2022 championship marks the first time the grounds will be filled with up to 42,000 people every
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Emergency abortion summit to look at establishing buffer zones around clinics
An abortion summit will be an important opportunity to “reaffirm women’s autonomy and right to choose”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The summit today, in Edinburgh, aims to ensure that women in Scotland can access services without fear
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Former champion Lyle heads back to St Annes for one last crack at Open qualifying
IN a glittering career of mighty conquests and magical moments, Sandy Lyle has enjoyed so many walks down memory lane, that very lane just about needs resurfaced by the local council. They’ll have to wait a wee while longer to do the repair work
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Sage McGeady will be talisman for Hibs in more ways than one
McGeady a talisman in more ways than one Aiden McGeady's return to Scottish football after a 12-year absence brought to mind the veterans who have followed a similar path from English football back to the top flight in this country. The 36-
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Lasley on breathless start to life at St Mirren, transfer decisions and ambitious plans
KEITH LASLEY has barely had time to draw breath since becoming St Mirren chief operating officer in the middle of last month. Indeed, if you were to sum up his approach to the role since succeeding Tony Fitzpatrick you might find yourself using a word
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Nicola Sturgeon: Westminster taking 'wrecking ball' to idea UK is voluntary partnership
Westminster is “taking a wrecking ball” to the idea of the United Kingdom as a voluntary partnership of nations, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Scotland’s First Minister said that a Conservative Government is seeking to deny the “democratic right” of
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Alison Rowat: On treehouses, travel, and where Douglas Ross stands this week on Boris Johnson
Dangerous arrogance or an essential show of self-confidence? Only Boris Johnson, still on his travels abroad, knows why he chose to goad his critics back home with talk of a third term, but he has. It was enough for Margaret Thatcher to say in
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Mark Smith: Is the Patrick Grady scandal a sign that we’ve changed?
Tomorrow’s the day Nicola Sturgeon announces the details of how she intends to hold another referendum, but sadly for her what she’s calling her “route map” to independence will be unveiled at the same time as her party is stuck – again – on the B-roads
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Kevin McKenna: The SNP needs a clear-out to be rid of the poison in its system
A FAMILIAR pattern of arrogance, callousness and stunning ineptitude begins to emerge when you inspect the timeline that frames the Patrick Grady harassment case. The incidents, duly admitted by Mr Grady and the SNP leadership, are now the subject
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Doug Marr: Sorry, but I’m sick to death of apologies
“Sorry seems to be the hardest word”, or so Elton John seemed to think. Then again, that was before the present Age of Apology. There is a never-ending stream of the aggrieved, demanding apologies for all sorts of past wrongs, real or imagined.
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Lesley Riddoch: The problem with Boris Johnson isn’t just his personality
Do by-election defeats mean that voters across the UK are finally on the same scornful page regarding Boris Johnson? Scots took an instant scunner to the swaggering, tousle-haired toff in 2016 when he became Foreign Secretary. Tories have kept
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The saucy side of the troubled 1970s... The Herald Diary
HAVING noticed that strikes, inflation and Kate Bush are back in fashion, the Diary is now assuming the UK has travelled back in time to the 1970s, a dirge of a decade whose only purpose was to show by comparison how dreamily decadent the 1960s had
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Issue of the day: The end of the road for paper £20 and £50 notes
PAPER money dates back through the centuries, but it is being phased out now, with paper £50 and £20 notes losing their legal tender status in a matter of months. Do you have any lying around? How long till they are withdrawn? After September
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Unionists taking a 'wrecking ball' to idea of voluntary UK, warns Sturgeon
NICOLA Sturgeon is attempting to shame her Unionist opponents into supporting a new independence referendum in the absence of a clear legal path to her staging one without Westminster’s consent. Ahead of tomorrow's Holyrood statement on her ‘route
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Private Shetland island for sale with historic mansion but how much is it?
A remote Shetland island is currently on sale, featuring a historic mansion, watch tower and farmhouse but how much is it? The private isle, Vaila, is located about a 10-minute boat journey south of the Shetland Mainland. The remote rugged
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Glasgow bookshop owner urges customers to wear masks to keep business open
The owner of the first independent bookstore in Glasgow city centre says he hopes customers will be happy to wear masks to keep the fledgling business open amid evidence showing that such shops are helping high streets recover. Michael McCann opened
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Head of 100-year-old Scottish family firm takes a long view
By Ian McConnell AS Andrew Malcolm talks about the past, present and future of the heavyweight Scottish logistics and construction services business he heads, what comes across is a passionate long-term view spanning not just years but generations
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Historic Leith wine merchant opens store in Edinburgh's New Town
SCOTLAND’S oldest wine merchant, which enjoyed the patronage of Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens and King George IV, has opened its first bottle shop. Cockburns of Leith, founded by brothers Robert and John Cockburn in 1796 and now owned by the
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SNP government urged to scrap £100m plan to develop 'climate wrecking' energy source
Campaigners are demanding a rethink on £100 million plans to expand the development of hydrogen as an energy source, amid concerns it is inefficient and poses a risk to renewable sources. SNP ministers say Scotland has the resources, the people
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Colin Borland: Inflation could be eased by cutting business overheads
Rather like the ground coming up to meet you when you’re falling from a tall building, the inevitability of last week’s 40-year-high inflation figures didn’t make them any less painful. The longer these relentless price rises drag on, the clearer
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Letters: It would be folly for Scots to submit to EU control
IN the independence referendum in 2014 we were asked: Should Scotland be an independent country? I voted No but found the question confusing as I have always considered Scotland to be an independent country within a union called the UK. The SNP proposal
