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What is today's Framed? July 1 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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Souter Investments partners with Averna Capital to complete SI-UK deal

By Karen Peattie PRIVATE equity-focused Souter Investments has partnered with Averna Capital to complete an investment in SI-UK, an international student recruitment company for UK higher education institutions, via Averna Investco III. A leader

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Scots brewer Genius targets growth on back of healthier drinking trends

By Karen Peattie A GLASGOW brewer is tapping into healthier drinking trends and consumer demand for low-calorie, lighter beers as it targets growth post-Covid and regains “lost ground” after a global aluminium can shortage last year forced it to

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Independent gin and vodka producer House of Boe targets £10m annual sales

By Karen Peattie SCOTS gin company House of Boe is targeting ambitious annual sales of £10 million for 2022/23 as it emerges from the pandemic, prepares for expansion, and opens its first “brand home” in South Queensferry. The independent gin

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What is today's Quordle? July 1 word puzzle hints and answer

Want to upgrade your Wordle obsession? Here's how you can give Quordle a try. 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

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What is today's Heardle? July 1 song hints and answer

Need a little nudge to help you tick off today's musical brain teaser Heardle? You've come to the right place. 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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What is today’s Wordle? July 1 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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John Rankin determined to bring the fear factor back to Hamilton Accies

JOHN RANKIN always approached trips to Hamilton with a sense of trepidation due to the inhospitable welcome opposing players received. Now that he has been appointed as head coach of the Championship club, he is looking forward to bringing back the

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Alston confident ahead of Scottish Premiership return with Kilmarnock

BLAIR ALSTON has never doubted whether he’s good enough to play in the top-flight – even if he’s faced challenges in his career. The Kilmarnock midfielder is gearing up for a campaign back in the Scottish Premiership after netting the decisive

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Gregor Townsend’s Scotland selection is a credible answer to questions posed by personnel available

WITH a 13 playing at 15 and a 15 at 10, it might look like the Scotland team for tomorrow’s first Test against Argentina was at sixes and sevens. In the circumstances, however, Gregor Townsend’s selection is a credible answer to the questions posed

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Toto Wolff expects Lewis Hamilton to race Silverstone despite jewellery standoff

MERCEDES boss Toto Wolff has allayed fears Lewis Hamilton will be kicked out of this weekend’s British Grand Prix by claiming the FIA’s jewellery clampdown is “going to go away.” Hamilton’s latest medical exemption to remove his nose stud expired

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Coach disappointed as Scotland Under-20s' miserable run continues with defeat to Italy

THIS thumping defeat for Scotland Under-20s extended their miserable run without a win to a dozen matches, as Italian power proved too much for Kenny Murray’s side to cope with.   The Scots flew out to this Summer Series full of hope that they

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Iga Swiatek finding grass ‘pretty tricky’ despite extending winning streak

WORLD No.1 Iga Swiatek extended her winning streak to 37 matches with a three-set victory over Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove but admitted to still finding the grass “pretty tricky” at Wimbledon. The Polish star was able to equal the 1997 efforts of

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Tain Bruce admits Team Scotland selection for Commonwealth Games was a relief

THERE’S always something particularly nerve-wracking about the final competitive appearance before a major championship.  For the majority of Scotland’s swimming squad, this weekend’s Scottish Open, which begins today in Aberdeen, is the last chance

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Ryan Fox surprised to be leading after opening round of Horizon Irish Open

NEW ZEALAND'S Ryan Fox insisted he was surprised to find himself setting the pace in the Horizon Irish Open, despite his brilliant form this season. Fox fired eight birdies, including seven in his last 11 holes, to card a flawless opening 64 at

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Robbie Neilson confirms Hearts interest in Wolves midfielder Connor Ronan

HEARTS manager Robbie Neilson has confirmed his interest in signing Wolves midfielder Connor Ronan. Neilson watched his team wrap up a week-long training camp in Spain with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Europa of Gibraltar. Summer arrival

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Alexandro Bernabei 'didn't need to speak to anyone' after hearing of Celtic interest

ALEXANDRO BERNABEI revealed that he wasted no time in upping sticks and flying from Argentina to Scotland to sign for Celtic. The 21-year-old left-back moved to the Scottish champions from Lanus in his homeland's top division on a five-year contract

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Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon reunited with ex-Rangers winger in Cyprus

NEIL LENNON has been reunited with former Rangers winger Brandon Barker in Cyprus after the 25-year-old signed a two-year contract with Omonia Nicosia. Barker, who came through the youth system at Manchester City, departed Ibrox in January to sign

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Katie Boulter almost takes roof off Centre Court with upset of Karolina Pliskova

KATIE BOULTER produced the biggest win of her career by upsetting Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova on Centre Court to reach the third round of a grand slam for the first time. The British number three went into the match full of confidence

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Lewis Hamilton says F1’s ‘older voices’ should no longer be given a platform

LEWIS HAMILTON has called for Bernie Ecclestone and Sir Jackie Stewart to be censored, and declared “enough is enough” after Nelson Piquet’s racial slur. The seven-time world champion was speaking ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix – days

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Nick Kyrgios feels he silenced critics with rampant second-round Wimbledon win

NICK KYRGIOS gave a metaphorical two fingers to his critics by letting his tennis do the talking and racing into the third round at Wimbledon. The Australian was widely condemned for his behaviour during his first-round win over Britain’s Paul

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Liam Broady secures biggest win of his career by beating Diego Schwartzman

LIAM BROADY made the third round of a grand slam for the first time with a stunning comeback win in five sets over 12th seed Diego Schwartzman at Wimbledon. The duo had met at the same stage at the All England Club last year and the Argentinian

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Alastair Gray beaten by 11th seed Taylor Fritz in Wimbledon second round

British wild card Alastair Gray bowed out of Wimbledon with a straight-sets defeat to American hot shot Taylor Fritz. The Twickenham ace, who beat world number 95 Tseng Chun-hsin in the first round, faced a huge step up in class against 11th seed

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Jack Ross insists best is still to come from Ian Harkes as midfielder signs Dundee United extension

Jack Ross has expressed his delight after key midfielder Ian Harkes agreed to sign up for another year at Dundee United. The 27-year-old moved to Tannadice in January 2019 but his future was in doubt as his previous contract expired this summer

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WATCH: Iconic ship Waverley celebrates 75th anniversary

One of Scotland's most recognisable landmarks, Paddle Steamer Waverley, cast off from Greenock recently on a special cruise to mark the 75th anniversary of her maiden voyage. The sailing on June 16 was closely mirroring the route the historic steamship

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Tuck into a food tour of Highland Perthshire

Once home to mainly traditional hotels, today there’s a new energy in the food scene in Highland Perthshire. Local produce is centre stage, discovers Ailsa Sheldon, with increased creativity, innovation and fun in the kitchens across Big Tree Country

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Iain Macwhirter: 'If Putin was a woman' assumption is patronising and sexist

BORIS Johnson thinks the war in Ukraine is about “toxic masculinity”. He told reporters at the G7 that, “If Putin had been a women I don’t think he would have embarked on a crazy macho war of invasion and violence”. Mr Johnson rivals David Brent

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Scotland Women allocated extra Government funds to help prepare for Rugby World Cup

THE Scottish Government has announced it is allocating £144,352 to help Scotland Women prepare for the Rugby World Cup later this year and to promote the women’s and girls’ game across the country in the build-up to the tournament. “This is a fantastic

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Queen takes part in third event during Scotland visit

Royal festivities have continued as the Queen took part in her third event since arriving in Scotland for an annual visit.  The monarch, 96, looked on as more than 300 officers and archers from the Queen’s Body Guard for Scotland took part in the

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Plans for 464 homes at former brewery site under scrutiny

PLANS for hundreds of new homes at a former brewery site in the Scottish capital come under public scrutiny from today. The proposals by the City of Edinburgh Council, Cruden Homes East and Buccleuch Property for the landmark regeneration of the

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Best Cryptocurrencies to invest In today

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies to buy Now Revealed With the hype around cryptocurrencies in the last few years, you are probably thinking of starting your crypto investing. Beginners having difficulties finding the top cryptocurrency to invest in today

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The Most Popular Cryptocurrency To Buy In 2022

Consider Investing In These Top-Performing Digital Assets This Year. Searching for the most popular cryptocurrencies? Read on. We’ll be explaining what are the top 7 most popular cryptos and how you can start investing in the cryptocurrency market

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How Scotland's cities can thrive in a new AGE of prosperity

With cities facing a perfect storm of adversity in a post-pandemic world now hit by a soaring cost of living crisis, a major new academic report – Scotland's Urban AGE 2022 – highlights the 'need to be dynamic to avoid decline', writes Elaine Farquharson-Black

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Sturgeon mocked over ferry gaffe at FMQs

NICOLA Sturgeon has been mocked after inadvertently admitting the CalMac ferry breakdowns on her watch have put workers into “really difficult circumstances”. The First Minister was laughed at by opposition MSPs at FMQs when she tried to defend

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Emiliano Boffelli to line-up for Argentina against Edinburgh teammates in Scotland clash

EDINBURGH’s Emiliano Boffelli will line up against seven of his team-mates tomorrow after being named on the left wing in the Argentina side to face Scotland. The 27-year-old had an excellent debut campaign with the capital club and last month was

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SNP accuses UK Government of trying to 'imprison' Scotland in the Union

A SENIOR SNP MP has accused Tory ministers of attempting to “imprison” Scotland in the Union amid calls for a full debate about democracy across the UK. Pete Wishart asked the Government to organise a debate about democracy in the UK, amid claims

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Airport chaos continues as Scots passengers facing three-week waits for missing luggage

A British Airways passenger whose luggage went missing almost a week ago says her husband was advised to take his bag on board by airline staff because of chaotic delays in the system. Margaret Brennan travelled to London City from Edinburgh airport

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SNP accused of 'taking eye off the ball' as officers set to withdraw 'goodwill'

The Scottish Government has been accused of “taking its eye off the ball” after offering the police force a “derisory” pay offer. It comes as officers will withdraw their “goodwill” from 5pm on Friday in what was described by the Scottish Police

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New restaurant openings for July

Commons Club, Edinburgh Commons Club, nestled across two floors within the new Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is intended to be a playful yet sophisticated environment for guests to eat, drink, and relax in the heart of Edinburgh, showcasing contemporary

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John is fired up for new life in pottery ... thanks to CoVault

From offshore drilling to a life in a workshop with clay and kiln, a new CoVault workplace helped John Burgess realise his dreams. By Lorraine Wilson The pandemic was a time of reflection for many of us. In some cases that reflection became something

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Sturgeon 'dividing' Scotland with independence push instead of cancer focus

NICOLA Sturgeon has been accused of pressing ahead with “breaking up our country and dividing our people” instead of focusing on the worst cancer waiting times ever recorded.  On Tuesday, the First Minister set out her routemap to independence

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Ayrshire fitness instructor offers free bootcamp to mark special 10-year anniversary

AN Ayrshire fitness instructor is offering a FREE bootcamp to 100 people to mark his company's 10-year anniversary. Scott Brown will celebrate a decade of SBF on Monday, July 4.  Originally from Irvine, the gym-owner runs his fitness bootcamp

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Salmonella halts production at 'world's largest' chocolate factory

Production has been halted in the world’s largest chocolate factory after salmonella was identified. The huge chocolate factory run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze supplies products to global brands including Hershey

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Edinburgh's Crosbie will start for Scotland against Argentina

EDINBRUGH back-row Luke Crosbie will make his first start for the full Scotland side in Saturday evening’s Test against Argentina in San Salvador de Jujuy. The 25-year-old, who captained Scotland A in their victory over Chile last weekend, made

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Agenda: Much more than fine words need if circular economy is to be delivered

By John Crawford THE recent excellent Agenda column on Scotland’s incineration policy (“Balance must be struck in waste policy”, The Herald, June 21) reminded me about the Scottish Government’s current consultation, Driving Scotland’s Circular

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Scotland's most loved paintings. Which one is your favourite?

The Skating Minister, Joan Eardley’s depictions of children, the works of the Scottish Colourists and the Glasgow Boys... there’s no doubting Scotland has produced many great paintings. But what about those images we simply love? This list isn’t about

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Covid-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world, warns WHO

The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18% in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The UN health agency said in its latest weekly report on the pandemic that the

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Poland completes Belarus border wall to keep migrants out

A year after migrants started crossing into the European Union from Belarus to Poland, the country's Prime Minister and top security officials have visited the border area to mark the completion of a new steel wall. On Friday, Polish authorities

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Russian forces leave Snake Island but keep up assault in eastern Ukraine

Russia has pulled back its forces from a strategically placed Black Sea island where troops have faced relentless Ukrainian attacks, but kept up its push to encircle the last bulwark of Ukraine's resistance in the eastern province of Luhansk. Russia's

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Herald Diary: Meme of the Day

This bridge looks pretty darned terrifying to cross, though we hear the situation was worse before it was built. Back then you had to pole vault across…   A pedestrian bridge Ruyi in Taizhou, China 🌉 😯🤩 pic.twitter.com/C45XCbr4gb

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Boris Johnson refuses to rule out snap election amid partygate inquiry concerns

BORIS Johnson has refused to rule out holding a snap general election amid claims the inquiry into his conduct risks becoming a “kangaroo court”. The Prime Minister has insisted that the idea of holding an election before the next scheduled poll

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Reflections on a decade of achievement at TLT

TLT first opened its office in Glasgow in 2012 following a merger with Scottish law firm Anderson Fyfe, with the aim of strengthening relationships with key clients, helping win new business and growing its market share.  As well as being part

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FMQs Recap: Nicola Sturgeon under pressure over police and cancer waiting times

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Is Boris right? Would Ukraine war not have happened if Putin was a woman?

“IF Putin was a woman, which he obviously isn’t,” said Boris Johnson, in an interview with German media, “I really don’t think he would have embarked on a crazy, macho war of invasion and violence in the way that he has. If you want a perfect example

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Rhiannon Spear: We need help for those arrested in the battle of Kenmure Street

ON the 13th of May 2021 a friend sent me a picture of a Home Office immigration van. “Look who’s right outside”, Declan wrote at 9:12am. By 10:02am another update. “Someone is lying under the van”. The ‘Van Man’ who remains anonymous had dived

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Background: The SNP’s rising star who had a complex relationship with the truth

WHEN Natalie McGarry made a bid to be one of the SNP’s candidates in the 2014 European elections she told party members that she had “studied law at university and went on to further study international government diplomacy”. She claimed to have

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Scottish pupils' interest in tech sector reaches new heights

An innovative series of live lessons are inspiring Scots pupils to choose careers fit for the future   NEW project Tech Industry in the Classroom sees employers from across the digital sector using their experience to offer pupils insight into

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Stunning new self catering chalets on the Isle of Harris receives loan boost

Set in over 50 acres of peaceful croft land with stunning views of the Bays of Harris, Isle of Skye and mainland Scotland, Flodabay farm is a family run B&B and Motorhome Park which aims to provide guests with a relaxing and tranquil environment

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'Catastrophic failure' of management saw money 'effectively wasted' on mistakes in ferry fiasco

Mistakes made at the outset in the construction of two ferries delayed by over five years saw money “effectively wasted” on rebuilding units, the chief executive of Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) said. Kevin Hobbs claimed that the issues

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Letters: It's time to question the system that concentrates on churning out endless degrees

A NUMBER of years ago, overseas visitors would sometimes say "We recognise that the days of shipbuilding and heavy engineering in Scotland are long since past. What has taken their place?" There were times when I struggled to come up with an answer

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How ESG credentials are gaining relevance in business restructuring

By Fiona McKerrell, who leads Shepherd and Wedderburn’s restructuring and business advisory team  Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have taken on an increased significance in recent years, and the pace of change is

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Former SNP MP Natalie McGarry sentenced to two years in prison for embezzlement

A former SNP MP who embezzled almost £25,000 from two pro-independence groups has been jailed for two years Natalie McGarry, 40, who represented Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017, was convicted of two charges of embezzlement – totalling £24,635

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Pioneering female whisky Master Blender to step down after 45 years

THE "extraordinary career of legendary Scotch whisky-maker Maureen Robinson" is being celebrated as she prepares to step down after 45 years in the industry. Master Blender Ms Robinson, one of the first women in the industry to hold the prestigious

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Defiant Lee Westwood does not believe playing in LIV should harm Ryder Cup hopes

A DEFIANT Lee Westwood does not believe his Ryder Cup chances should be threatened by his decision to sign up to the LIV Golf Invitational Series. Last week the DP World Tour fined each of the 17 players who played in the Saudi-backed venture’s

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Andy Murray confident of future grand slam runs despite early Wimbledon exit

ANDY MURRAY remains convinced he can still challenge at the grand slams despite suffering his earliest Wimbledon exit. However, the former world number one admits his injury problems since coming back from career-saving hip surgery mean he cannot

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Indyref2 poll: More than half of Scots do not want vote next year

More than half of people in Scotland do not want another independence referendum next year, according to a new poll. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced plans for a second vote on the issue on October 19 2023. With the UK Government

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Former SNP MP to be sentenced for embezzlement

A former SNP MP who embezzled almost £25,000 from two pro-independence groups is due to be sentenced. Natalie McGarry, 40, who represented Glasgow East between 2015 and 2017, was convicted of two charges of embezzlement – totalling £24,635 – in

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Scottish Tory MSP condemns PM over U-turn on conversion therapy ban

A Scottish Conservative MSP has criticised the UK Government for excluding transgender people from the proposed ban on conversion therapy, branding the move as “indefensible”. Speaking at a PinkNews reception at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

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Alison Rowat: Is Nicola Sturgeon's future set out in TV drama?

How are you today? You know, after the First Minister’s big announcement? Yes, these things do happen and, undoubtedly, what is for us will not go by us. But really, how are you “in yourself”? Matters have come to a serious pass in Scotland when

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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on police goodwill

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on police goodwill June 30 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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Primal Scream frontman's delight at big top gig in childhood Glasgow park

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has told of his delight at performing in the Glasgow park where he played football as a youngster. The band will head north to perform two homecoming gigs on Friday and Saturday night in Queen’s Park on the

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Westminster sketch: Martial arts mayhem in Commons with kung fu heels and karate winks

IT WAS the House of Cards without the Joker at Prime Minister’s Questions, as Boris Johnson was away amusing the lieges in yonder Europe. That doesn’t mean the others don’t know how to have fun. Indeed, at one point, Tory stand-in Dominic Raab

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Neil Mackay: Johnson’s autocratic government bears full responsibility for what is now happening in Scotland

FOR pity’s sake, Scottish politicians, stop lying. Stop sneering. Stop insulting. Try talking. Try being honest. Listen. Think. Engage. We’re not in a civil war. Act like adults. It’s already started. The phoney claims, the anger, the accusations

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Mark Smith: How to fix the Glasgow midden

Just off the M8 in Glasgow, there’s a massive place called the Blochairn Materials Reclamation Facility. It’s as glamorous as it sounds. At the door there’s a pile of rubbish that’s usually about 20ft high and inside there’s a conveyor belt where staff

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Tom Gordon: Sturgeon's 'de facto referendum' will be a judgement on her

I HOPE Nicola Sturgeon is ready for the booing. If SNP activists at the party’s conference in October are consistent, they will try to jeer her off stage and give her de facto referendum plan the heave-ho. It is, after all, what many did when MP

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Scottish growth forecast cut sharply amid crisis

By Ian McConnell Business Editor A LEADING think-tank has cut its forecast of Scotland’s economic growth next year to just 0.5 per cent, from 1.5% in March, highlighting the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. The University of Strathclyde

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Stagecoach grows profits as passengers return

By Rosemary Gallagher PERTH-headquartered transport group Stagecoach has increased its profit and revenues over the last year, saying it has “firmly returned to growth” as passenger numbers recovered. Stagecoach Group’s preliminary results

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Letters: Bring on the indy General Election. The SNP will be crushed

IF, as expected, Nicola Sturgeon's quest for an indisputably legal referendum fails and, for the first time, she commits her movement into a General Election that is, for her, explicitly and categorically a "de facto" referendum ("Sturgeon’s dramatic

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Yet another string added to Benedetti’s bow with RCS president role

It was Gandhi who said: “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” For Scotland, it’s in safe hands after the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) appointed Nicola Benedetti as honorary president and Bridget McConnell

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Scott Wright: When will economic woes begin to make presence felt in housing market?

WHEN will the housing market begin to exhibit the effects of the economic malaise the UK finds itself in? It is a question that has begun to attract its share of attention in recent weeks, as house prices have continued to increase while consumer

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Hospitality trade on ‘cliff edge’

THE Scottish hospitality industry has warned that operators face a “cliff edge” when the current relief from business rates ends next month, amid fears that spiralling costs will lead to a surge in business failures. Companies in the hospitality

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Former RAF airfield in Perth & Kinross to lead fight against cyberattacks

By Rosemary Gallagher A FORMER World War II Royal Air Force (RAF) airfield between Dundee and Perth is to house a new optical ground station to test and demonstrate satellite quantum secure communications to fight the threat of cyberattacks.

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New distillery to be powered by famous river

A DISTILLERY “sustainably powered by the water from the River Ness” is set to open its doors later this year. The first distillery in Inverness for almost four decades will use heat pumps within the adjoined sustainability centre that are powered

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Glasgow's health board facing multi-million bill for botched childbirths

Scotland's largest health board is facing a multi-million compensation bill for botched deliveries on maternity wards.  NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said 80%  of the £280million sum set aside for new claims was related to 14 “high value” cases

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Herald Diary: The would-be Romeo going through a bad spell

Phoney fella TRAINS are an amorous mode of transportation, often appearing as the backdrop to love affairs in movies such as Brief Encounter and Murder on the Orient Express. No, wait. That second flick may have been about another favourite