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What is today's Framed? July 5 movie hints and answer
If you're not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a
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What is today’s Wordle? July 5 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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What is today's Quordle? July 5 word puzzle hints and answer
Liked Wordle? Upgrade your daily brain teaser to Quordle for a real mind-bender. 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
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What is today's Heardle? July 5 song hints and answer
How well do you know your chart toppers? How obscure is your music knowledge? Put it to the test with today's musical brain teaser Heardle. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now.
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New website checker launched to keep your personal details safe - how it works
A new online tool has been launched to help people avoid online fraud by confirming whether a site is legitimate before they visit. Internet safety group Get Safe Online has worked with fraud prevention service Cifas to create the website-checking
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Fowler leaves his role as Kilmarnock’s head of football operations
JAMES FOWLER has left his role as Kilmarnock’s head of football operations. The cinch Premiership newcomers say their 2012 League Cup-winning captain departed through voluntary redundancy following a “restructure”. Fowler, who made 460 appearances
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Ian Poulter among three LIV Golf Series players to get Scottish Open reprieve
Three players have been added to the field for this week’s Genesis Scottish Open after their suspensions for playing in the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series event were temporarily stayed on appeal. DP World Tour members who played in the
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With usual platitudes rolled out after Argentina defeat, Scotland must show togetherness - David Barnes
NO sooner had the final whistle sounded at the Estadio de Agosto in JuJuy on Saturday night than the familiar pleas of mitigation were filling the air. The Scots made too many mistakes, they need to be more consistent, with a good week of training
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McConnell will 'benefit' from Scotland under-20s experience despite heavy defeats
HAVING suffered heavy defeats to Wales and Italy, it has been a fairly demoralising Summer Series for Scotland under-20s so far, but the form of Liam McConnell has been a silver-lining. The flanker, who celebrated his 18th birthday the day before
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Former farmhouse in Highlands sells for well above guide price at auction
By Ian McConnell A former farmhouse in the North Highlands sold for well above its guide price at an auction which saw 22 lots sold for a total of £1,805,499. Auction House Scotland described bidding at its latest sale as “fast and furious”
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Fit-again Kyle Edmund motivated to fight has way back to the top
Kyle Edmund leaves Wimbledon ready to begin his comeback for real in the United States later this month and believing that he can get back to the top of the game. The former British number one and Australian Open semi-finalist made his long-awaited
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Iain Stirling thanks fans as new podcast with wife Laura Whitmore climbs charts
Iain Stirling has thanked fans for their "mind blowing" support after launching a new podcast with fellow Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore. The comedian posted on Twitter after the married couple's true crime podcast "Partners in Crime" climbed
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Graeme McDowell shocked by people wishing him dead since switching to LIV Golf
Graeme McDowell expressed shock at the level of vitriol generated by his move to the LIV Golf tour as he revealed he now receives regular social media messages wishing him dead. The former Ryder Cup stalwart said he expected consequences from his
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Keir Starmer says Labour will not take the UK back into the EU or single market
SIR Keir Starmer has said a Labour government will “make Brexit work” and will not take the UK back into the EU or the single market. The SNP said the change in policy from the Labour leader meant the opposition was “now indistinguishable from
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No 10 admits Boris Johnson aware of 'speculation' surrounding Chris Pincher
DOWNING Street has admitted that Boris Johnson knew about allegations of harassment surrounding former deputy chief whip, Chris Pincher. The confession from No 10 came after junior minister Will Quince told numerous broadcasters that he had been
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Spotlight firmly on Cameron Norrie as he looks to reach Wimbledon semi-finals
Cameron Norrie has stayed under the radar during his eight-month reign as British number one but that is changing at Wimbledon and he will find himself in the full glare of the spotlight if he can reach the semi-finals. The 26-year-old beat Tommy
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Cosla warns National Care Service poses 'serious risk' to council services
COUNCIL leaders have warned that the Scottish Government’s plans to set up a National Care Serve “poses a serious risk to councils’ ability to deliver a wide range of services”. Cosla, the umbrella group for Scottish councils, has previously set
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Boris Johnson: Scottish independence will be 'utterly tragic for whole world'
BORIS Johnson has claimed Scottish independence would be “utterly tragic for the whole world.” The Prime Minister’s comment came as he answered questions from MPs about last week’s meetings of the Commonwealth, G7 and NATO. In his statement
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Glasgow street food firm in permanent residency in Scottish capital
A GLASGOW street food business is taking a permanent residency in Bonnie & Wild’s Scottish Marketplace in the Scottish capital. Winner of this year’s People’s Choice at the recent Scottish Street Food Award, Kochchi is about to move into Bonnie
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Scotland slip down Rugby world rankings after Argentina defeat
Scotland have slipped below Argentina in the World Rugby rankings following Saturday’s disappointing defeat to the Pumas. Gregor Townsend’s side went down 26-18 in Jujuy in the first full international of their tour to South America. Not only
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SNP Government launches 'transformative' plans to tackle scale of land ownership
SNP ministers have revealed “transformative” plans to tackle “the adverse effects of scale and concentration of landownership”. The Scottish Government hopes that by addressing the highly concentrated pattern of land ownership in rural will help
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Freed Aberdeen midfielder Finn Yeats joins Falkirk
Freed Aberdeen youngster Finn Yeats has joined Falkirk on a two-year contract. The midfielder has impressed Bairns boss John McGlynn enough during a trial to win a deal with the League One side. Yeats was released by the Dons earlier this summer
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UK Government drops Orkney and Shetland from the map - but includes Isle of Man
SHETLAND and Orkney have been dropped from a UK government global advertising campaign. While the Northern Isles do not appear on the map used in the advert for the GREAT campaign, it does include the Isle of Man, which is not part of the UK.
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What is the ‘halo’ safety device that Zhou Guanyu says saved him at British GP?
Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu credited the ‘halo’ for keeping him alive following his harrowing first-corner crash at Sunday’s British Grand Prix. Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the Formula One’s cockpit protection device. What
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Wimbledon defends start times after Novak Djokovic criticised late finishes
Wimbledon’s chief executive has defended the schedule after Novak Djokovic was critical about matches finishing late on the show courts. The defending champion’s fourth-round match against Tim van Rijthoven on Sunday did not start until 8pm after
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Sobering new report from TLT suggests a long road ahead for supply chain crisis
A stark new report from TLT highlights retailers’ attempts to tackle major issues facing the sector. By Karen Peattie LEADING retailers are predicting that the current global supply chain issue is a long-term one with costs unlikely to return
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Lee Johnson confident Hibernian’s warm-weather training camp was perfect preparations for Premier Sports Cup
Lee Johnson is confident Hibernian’s warm-weather training camp in Portugal will ensure they hit the ground running this weekend. The Easter Road side host Clyde on Saturday as the competitive action gets under way in the Premier Sports Cup.
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Glasgow metal detectorist reaches semi-final of national competition
A GLASGOW metal detectorist who only took up the hobby a year ago has made it through the semi finals of a national competition. Mary Wilson, a 51-year-old metal detectorist from Blairdardie, recently found a 1860 Queen Victoria gold sovereign
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Scotrail issues Guns N' Roses and TRNSMT fans travel warning ahead of Glasgow Green gigs
ScotRail has issued a travel warning to fans heading to Glasgow Green to see Guns N’ Roses or attending this weekend’s TRNSMT due to limited services after 11pm. Guns N’ Roses play Glasgow Green on Tuesday, 5 July with doors opening at 4.30pm
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Final call for Glasgow Business Awards entries
GLASGOW Chamber of Commerce has issued a final call for entries to the 24th annual Glasgow Business Awards, sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland. Deadline for entries to the 14 competitive categories to the awards, for which The Herald is media
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New chief appointed in bid to end homelessness in Glasgow
A CITYWIDE alliance commited to ending homelessness in Scotland's largest city has appointed a new chief. Glasgow Alliance to End Homelessness announced that Jack Rillie has been appointed as its director. An experienced leader within the homelessness
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Letter from America: A White House painting and its links to Scotland
AS I stood in the Green Room of the White House admiring a painting, the summer sun was stretching elegantly into the historic room. It was a still, peaceful, and inspirational setting to view a portrait by a Scot of an iconic American figure who was
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Agenda: How fusion power could help achieve net zero goal
By Professor Declan Diver IN 1881, the pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin became the first person in the world to light a home completely with electric bulbs powered via energy generated by burning fossil fuels. Just a few years later,
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Anas Sarwar rules out any Labour deal with the SNP after general election
ANAS Sarwar has insisted that Labour will do no deals with the SNP following the next general election. But the Labour leader has been ridiculed for his “no pact” commitment after ruling out deals with the Tories and SNP after May’s council elections
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Fuel protesters use tractors to block traffic on busy Scottish motorway
PROTESTERS have caused delays on busy Scottish roads as they demonstrate over skyrocketing fuel prices. Two tractors driving side-by-side caused long queues on the A92 heading north into Aberdeen on Monday. Activists also targeted the Kessock
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Russia tries to press its offensive into Ukraine’s east
(updates throughout) (removes extra keyword) Russian forces are trying to press their offensive deeper into eastern Ukraine after taking control of a key stronghold. The Ukrainian military confirmed its forces had withdrawn from the city of
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
With those silky skills, this chap should definitely be playing for the Scottish footy team. He must be one of ours, because that’s a tartan top he’s wearing. pic.twitter.com/2xeDGr7JZ4 — because men are happier than women (@makemysoulhappy
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Denmark: Gunman acted alone in 'likely not terror-related' attack
Danish police believe a shopping centre shooting that left three people dead and four others seriously wounded was not terror-related. The gunman acted alone and appears to have selected his victims at random, they said on Monday. Copenhagen
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Seventeen unaccounted for following glacier avalanche in Italy
Some 17 people remain unaccounted for a day after a huge chunk of an Alpine glacier broke off and crashed into hikers in northern Italy, officials said. At least six people died and nine were injured as the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks
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Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips completes Manchester City switch
Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Leeds on a six-year contract, the Premier League champions have announced. City agreed a basic fee of £42million with Leeds for the England international last month,
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Green miles: It's time to gear up for the highly-charged Great British EV Rally
A five-day rally covering the entire length of the UK aims to accelerate take-up of electric vehicles by showcasing the country’s charging infrastructure. By Bill Bain BY successfully driving home the message that electric vehicles now enjoy an
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Sarwar unveils Labour's plans to abolish Lords and overhaul 'wounded' devolution
ANAS Sarwar was warned the standoff between the Scottish and UK governments has “wounded the Devolution Settlement” as he set out Labour’s constitutional vision including abolishing the House of Lords. Mr Sarwar has launched Labour’s blueprint
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Which plants need watering most in summer?
EVEN in Scotland, many gardeners become a slave to the watering can and hosepipe in the summer months. But will some plants take more drought than others? Will vegetables wither with little water, and what about our beloved borders and cherished containers
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Employees 'shocked' after 50 jobs slashed at Edinburgh firm
Standard Life has cut 50 jobs in Edinburgh. One worker at the firm, which is now part of insurer Phoenix Group, said staff walked out crying when they received the news. Earlier this year Phoenix announced record cash-generation of more than
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What should you be looking out for when buying your next car?
Buying a new car – be that fresh from the dealership or used – can be a daunting experience at times, especially as there are so many different things to think about. However, if you're prepared from the beginning, there's no reason why buying your
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SNP urged to block Patrick Grady bid to rejoin despite police dropping probe
THE SNP has been urged to block Patrick Grady’s return to the party after the Metropolitan Police dropped their probe into allegations of sexual harassment. Lib Dem chief whip, Wendy Chamberlain - a former Detective Constable with Lothian and
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Letters: Don't blame Covid or Brexit. Many of Scotland's tourism woes are self-inflicted
I READ with interest the article from Marc Crothall, chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance, on Scotland’s tourist industry and the problems it faces (“Challenges on every front, but tourism will deliver for Scotland this summer”, The Herald
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Why theatre is exploring the Scottish soul
WHO are we? Where are we? Where have we been? More importantly, where are we going? Too much of an existentialist set of questions to be pondering while you’re having your porridge? Yes. The most immediate question in my head right now is, "How
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A Year in the life at South Lanarkshire College's construction faculty
It was an academic year that promised to be much better than the last for staff and students at South Lanarkshire College, and for the South Lanarkshire College Construction faculty this was certainly the case. Following a period of uncertainty
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Glasgow Park Inn stabbing victim says he is haunted by attack
A victim who is suing the UK government for a public inquiry has said he is haunted by the Park Inn stabbings in Glasgow. The man named in court as MG was the first victim of fellow asylum seeker Badreddin Abdalla Adam during the attack at the
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Scottish marine power pioneer secures £8m backing
A green energy company says it has reached a major milestone after securing £8 million of funding for its tidal turbine device. Orbital Marine Power has secured £4 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank and a further £4 million of finance
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Met Office and the BBC issue Glasgow weather update ahead of TRNSMT festival
Are TRNSMT fans set for sunshine or will they be soaked through their wellies? See what the Met Office and the BBC have to say. Glasgow Green's popular summer festival is returning to its July slot after last year's event was pushed back to September
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National Meadows Day highlights conservation at the root of survival for Scottish species
Saturday marked National Meadows Day – an occasion which not only celebrates the country's rich biodiversity, but also draws attention to the urgent need to maintain and protect the country's grassland, reveals Dominic Ryan TAKING place on
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'Vital' lifelong support promised to Scotland's thalidomide survivors
Thalidomide survivors living in Scotland are to receive lifelong financial support from the Scottish Government. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said he hoped the “lifelong commitment” would provide reassurance to those affected. There are currently
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Arsenal complete signing of Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus says he was a fan of Arsenal as a boy because of Thierry Henry and will now follow in the Frenchman’s footsteps after joining the club from Manchester City. The Brazil international has also been reunited with Mikel Arteta, who spent
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Travellers urged to act against ‘inappropriate’ sexual behaviour
Transport police are urging people to intervene when they witness incidents of sexual harassment in the country's trains. Sexual offences on the rail network are up by more than third (34%) since before the pandemic, figures by the British Transport
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The stone-stacking championships at Dunbar - epicentre of a global craze
THEY loom up from the ground along our coastlines, appearing in the landscape like strange, abstracted figures watching our beaches. Some shorelines look like busy rock festivals, crowded with forms, staring perhaps out to sea, or poised in perfect
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Chris Pincher's behaviour 'an open secret in Westminster' claim Tory staffers
DOWNING Street has denied Boris Johnson knew about allegations of harassment surrounding former deputy chief whip, Chris Pincher. Government minister Will Quince said he had been given "categorical assurance that the Prime Minister was not aware
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Advice column: Are you missing out on your own money?
By Stephanie Millar. One of the most frustrating things about working in the advice sector is knowing that many people who are struggling are entitled to money but aren’t claiming it. And conversely, the most rewarding thing is when you can
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Teenager hospitalised after serious assault at Calvin Harris concert
A teenager has been hospitalised after a serious assault during a Glasgow Calvin Harris gig on Saturday. The 15-year-old boy was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital following the incident at Hampden Park. Police Scotland is investigating
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JT Poston completes wire-to-wire victory at John Deere Classic
JT Poston held his nerve on Sunday to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the John Deere Classic in Illinois. The 29-year-old American carded a two-under 69 in the fourth round, his worst score of the tournament, but held on to claim his second
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Wimbledon day eight: Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios highlight not-so-manic Monday
Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios will grace Centre Court on day eight of the Championships in Wimbledon. Former SW19 winner Simona Halep will also play on the biggest stage at the All England Club in a last-16 battle with fourth seed Paula Badosa.
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Breach investigated after British Army Twitter and YouTube accounts hacked
The British Army is investigating a "breach" of its Twitter and YouTube accounts. Both official sites appeared to have been hacked, with the video platform featuring videos on cryptocurrency and images of billionaire businessman Elon Musk.
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From traumatic injury to new lease of life - meet the inspirational woman fighting back
SHE is someone whose ambition and determination to push herself to the limit has been an inspiration over the years. Born with cerebral palsy, Dr Julie McElroy has surprised people around her for her whole life. Her parents were told she may never
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Sarwar to pitch alternative to independence with 'legal duty of cooperation'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is to reveal an alternative to independence as a pitch for Scotland's future in a speech later today. The party is expected to counter the SNP's independence route with a series of papers on how it expects to
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Copenhagen shopping centre shooting not thought to be 'act of terror'
Three people have been killed and another four have been critically injured after a shooting in a shopping centre in Denmark's capital. The country's police force confirmed a 22-year-old have been arrested after the incident in Copenhagen.
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Scots teen set for Mount Kilimanjaro challenge to raise money for brain tumour charity
A TEENAGER from East Kilbride is gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime this month, as he treks up the world’s highest free-standing mountain for charity. Harvey Mitchell-Divers will take on the world’s highest trail race towards the summit
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Why Ange Postecoglou has Celtic well-prepared for a season like no other
BETWEEN the Covid-interrupted 2019/20 season and the following one that was played exclusively behind closed doors, Scottish football supporters haven’t been left shy of one-off campaigns in recent years. Both brought unique and bespoke problems that
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Elise Christie enjoying new start after swapping skates for scooters
A CONVERSATION with Elise Christie finds her in a good place, physically and mentally. When we speak she is in Switzerland preparing for round two of the eSkootr Championships (ESC), the former world champion’s latest pursuit following her retirement
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Aaron Hickey's Brentford transfer is perfect for his development after Serie A stint - Monday Kick-Off
No better place for Hickey than Brentford And so it appears Aaron Hickey's adventure in Italy is about to come to an end. For young players keen to progress their careers quickly and get themselves noticed there is a clear pathway presented by
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Alison Rowat: BBC/Sky leave Minister red-faced as lobster treatment dispensed
Therese Coffey is not one of the better known, most media-savvy operators in British politics. The Work and Pensions Secretary would make a winning answer on Pointless if the category was “MPs elected in 2010”. Otherwise, she would be among the
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Doug Marr: The arts can be the key to closing the attainment gap
It’s not always easy to find good news stories about education and believe me, I try. Headlines are too often dominated by the latest chuntering of one or other of the teaching unions. The default position being the glass is half empty. The sabre of
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Mark Smith: The two types of voter who will decide Scotland’s fate
This, in case you didn’t know it, is the week Labour makes a clever strategic move, a sort of pre-emptive strike that both Anas Sarwar and Keir Starmer hope will do several things. First, undermine a key Tory tactic; second, outmanoeuvre the SNP; and
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Lesley Riddoch: Brexit will be the key factor in an independence referendum
There is one (near) certainty in the path towards a second independence referendum. Not the Supreme Court but the next General Election, which will unquestionably be fought on a clear, unequivocal platform of independence by the SNP, an outcome
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Issue of the day: Discord in the world of Scrabble
IT is a historic game, more than 80 years old, that is played around the world, with more than half of British homes said to have a set. However, all is not well in the world of Scrabble. It’s a classic? Scrabble’s roots go back to the
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Tom Cruise turns 60: The action star's fitness secrets
Having just starred in the long-awaited Top Gun sequel (no less than 36 years after the original) and with the seventh Mission Impossible film slated for release in 2023, Tom Cruise is certainly not taking his foot off the pedal as he enters his 60s
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Why Andy Goram was a winner when it came to tactics...
THE Diary was sad to hear of the death of Andy Goram, a truly inspirational cricketer for Scotland, also remembered for his aptitude between the sticks on the footie field. What is less well known is that Andy had a sophisticated tactical knowledge
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Kevin McKenna: A memo to unionists: get ready for the return of Project Fear
A MEMO TO ALL UNIONISTS: Like all the other right-thinking people on the planet, we were horrified by Nicola Sturgeon’s new plans to deliver her Scottish independence neverendum. Let’s look on the bright side though: at least it gives us the chance
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The days Scots should book off to make the remaining Bank Holidays go further
If you're biding your time until the next Bank Holiday, you aren't alone but here's how you can make the most of it. We might have already ticked off Good Friday, early May and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee bank holidays, but we still have a few
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See the dangerous wild animals being kept in Scotland in Born Free's map
Research from Born Free has revealed that Scotland is home to over 240 dangerous and wild animals. The charity's most recent survey from 2020 shows that there are 3,951 dangerous wild animals licensed to be kept privately in Great Britain, with
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Youngest in culinary dynasty secures top head chef role
HE worked in over 70 different restaurants before landing the role of head chef at Superico in the Scottish capital at the age of 32. However, there was a hospitality pedigree and motivational drive instilled in Calum Ralston in particular by his
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From Lister to X-rays: New museum celebrates the Glasgow hospital which changed the face of medicine
FROM Joseph Lister's trailblazing work on antiseptic surgery to the world's first radiology department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary has made its mark on the history of medicine. Now a new heritage museum based at the hospital is inviting everyone from
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Letters: It's now vital that voting be made compulsory
NICOLA Sturgeon suggests that if Scotland is denied a referendum in October 2023, then she will fight the next UK General Election on the principle that the Scottish voters will be voting on a straight "Independence Yes or No" basis, in an election
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Scottish law firm unveils leap in profits
By Ian McConnell Business Editor SCOTTISH law firm Brodies increased operating profits to £46.1 million in the year to April from £39m in the prior 12 months. Brodies hailed a twelfth consecutive year of growth as it unveiled a 19.5% rise
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Charitable efforts of retailers a constant in turbulent times
One of the great myths of getting older is that next year will be quieter. The last four years have seen retail weather the Beast from the East, the peregrinations of the on-off Brexit deal, and the upheaval of a global pandemic and resulting supply-chain
