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What is today's Framed? July 9 movie hints and answer
If you're not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a
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What is today's Heardle? July 9 song hints and answer
Pop on your headphones and put your dancing shoes on because it's time for your daily musical 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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What is today’s Wordle? July 9 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 9 word puzzle hints and answer
Carry on Quordle-ing and keep up your streak of this mind-bending daily puzzle. 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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Big-hitters blown off course as Tringale consolidates lead at The Renaissance
IT WAS so blowy at The Renaissance, the Genesis Scottish Open could’ve been sponsored by the Beaufort Scale. For the hardy golfing locals, of course, the wind sweeping over the links would be nonchalantly brushed off as nothing more than a stiff breeze
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MacIntyre left in foul mood after missed Scottish Open cut
ASKING a player for a quick word after he's missed the cut can be one of the perils of this golf writing lark. Many of us, for instance, still bear the scars from a seething Monty swatting away our requests and thundering through us like a locomotive
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Watson reflects on nightmare Scotland debut as he prepares to make 50th appearance
HIS international career got off to a fairly inauspicious start, but Hamish Watson is not the type of character to let that hold him back, and on the eve of bringing up his half century of Scotland appearances, the 30-year-old flanker was able to look
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Jurgen Klopp reveals family were caught up in Champions League final chaos
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed some of his family were caught up in the chaos prior to the Champions League final in Paris. The showpiece match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in May was overshadowed by serious
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Nicola Sturgeon says new PM should lead to Northern Ireland Protocol 'reset'
NICOLA Sturgeon has called for the next Prime Minister to “reset” discussions around the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Brexit. Speaking at the British-Irish Council summit in Guernsey, the First Minister also insisted an independent Scotland
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Norrie’s Wimbledon dream over as Djokovic reaches final yet again
CAMERON NORRIE gave Centre Court cause to dream before his brilliant Wimbledon run came to an end with a semi-final loss to defending champion Novak Djokovic. The British number one, who had never previously been past the third round of a grand
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Scotland’s Jones to take part in fourth Commonwealth Games this summer
LEE JONES will take part in his fourth Commonwealth Games while Lisa Thomson and Helen Nelson will co-captain the Scotland women’s Sevens team in their first appearance at the event. Former Glasgow and Edinburgh winger Jones, who won eight full
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Obituary: Peter Brook, world-class theatre director who left a peerless legacy
Peter Brook: An appreciation WITH the death of Peter Brook at the age of 97, an era in world theatre has come quietly to an end, writes Neil Wallace. This great theatrical innovator – described by many as the greatest director of all time –
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Ukrainian official warns of 'catastrophe' in captured city
A Ukrainian regional official has warned of deteriorating living conditions in a city captured by Russian forces two weeks ago, saying Sievierodonetsk is without water, power or a working sewage system while the bodies of the dead decompose in hot
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The Delgados reveal the inspiration behind their unexpected reunion
After five albums, including the award-winning The Great Eastern, The Delgados split up 17 years ago … Now, just as surprised as their many fans by an unexpected reunion, they’re looking forward to playing live again. THE internet might have been
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Hamish Watson determined to mark Scotland milestone with victory in Argentina
Hamish Watson is determined to mark his Scotland milestone with a victory after finally getting the chance to win a 50th cap. The flanker will reach the landmark in Salta on Saturday night as Scotland take on Argentina looking to level their summer
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Sleepless night for Nick Kyrgios after Wimbledon final spot was confirmed
Nick Kyrgios admitted he could not sleep after hearing the news that he is a Wimbledon finalist. Rafael Nadal, Kyrgios’ semi-final opponent, stunned the Championships on Thursday evening when he revealed he would have to withdraw from the match
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Rishi Sunak launches bid to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister
FORMER Chancellor Rishi Sunak has formally launched his campaign to be the next Tory leader with a slick video criticising Boris Johnson. Though he does not mention the Prime Minister by name in the film, shared on his social media, he promises
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Art Deco Leith Walk Stead's Place building developer seeks occupants
Drum Property Group is seeking occupants for office space in the refurbished 1930s "Red Sandstone" building which extends from 106 to 154 Leith Walk, Edinburgh. The two-storey building, completed in 1933 in the Scottish Art Deco style, will provide
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Why DC Singh’s brand Edinburgh Cashmere is recognised worldwide
Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with challenges and obstacles that must be overcome on the road to success. It takes relentless hard work, focus, and creativity to achieve everything that is possible. It is also not everyone’s cup of tea.
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Neil Mackay: What will Johnson's resignation mean for Scotland?
LET’S accept that Boris Johnson will actually go - that he won’t wait for some uptick in the polls, or some useful crisis, like Ukraine or the cost of living, deepening to such an extent that he strong-arms Tories into keeping him on as Prime Minister
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Discover the daring new hospitality venues in Edinburgh
Edinburgh now boasts a range of exciting new ventures, each serving extraordinary creations. LEITH WOKS NEW to Bonnie & Wild food court is Leith Woks, the pan-Asian street food concept from chef Jimmy Lee. As Cantonese hot wok cooking meets
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SSPCA forced to turn birds away amid 'far and away the worst' avian flu outbreak
An animal charity has decided to turn away wild and sick birds from their rescue centres amid the "far and away the worst" outbreak of bird flu. The Scottish SPCA announced that the "tough" decision was made to protect the over 700 birds they
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Sir Mark Rowley set to be new Met Commissioner
Sir Mark Rowley is to become the next Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police replacing Dame Cressida Dick. The former UK counter-terrorism policing chief will return to Scotland Yard four years after leaving the force, the Home Office confirmed
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Alex Wrigley prepares for ‘a dream come true’ with his wife at St Andrews
OPEN qualifier Alex Wrigley admits his game has always been in the shadow of his wife, Ladies European Tour player Johanna Gustavsson, but now he will get his chance to shine at St Andrews. After coming through a play-off at nearby Fairmont St
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Drivers warned over summer driving rules that can lead £2,500 fines and prison
The Met Office predicts a sweltering heatwave will begin this weekend, according to forecasters, with highs of 27C expected in the UK. Forecasters have said it will start a consistent run of high temperatures over the next few days, meaning Britons
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Water scarcity risk in Scotland 'unlikely to improve' in next week, SEPA warns
The risk of water scarcity in the east of Scotland has risen amid a warning that is likely to get worse in the next week. Risk levels have risen in a number of areas as the east became dried throughout the past month. The Scottish Environment
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Explore the key attractions and culinary highlights in East Lothian
FROM superb golf courses to culinary main courses, this part of Scotland harbours a wealth of holiday treats, with fabulous restaurants, beautiful beaches and exciting outdoor pursuits for all the family to enjoy. East Lothian, Scotland’s sunniest
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Agenda: A pivotal time for our net zero future
By Iain Gulland THIS week the UK is celebrating Net Zero Week – an important calendar moment highlighting the hard work already going into tackling climate change and, during which, experts are sharing advice to help us all better understand how
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Beergate: Durham Police clear Keir Starmer of breaking lockdown rules
SIR KEIR Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner have both been cleared by police over the so-called Beergate row. Durham Constabulary said there was “no case to answer” as the gathering of Labour activists in April 2021 - where beer and curry were
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Six injured in second Pamplona bull run
No gorings have been reported during the second San Fermin Festival bull run in the Spanish city of Pamplona, although six people were taken to the hospital with injuries, the Red Cross said. The running of the bulls, which lasted three minutes
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Blatter and Platini acquitted on charges of defrauding Fifa
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been acquitted on charges of defrauding world football governing body FIFA by a Swiss criminal court. Swiss prosecutor Thomas Hildbrand had requested a 20-month suspended sentence for each at the end of the
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One in 17 Scots have Covid - but signs latest Omicron wave running out of steam
ONE in 17 people in Scotland have Covid, but there are signs that the latest wave is slowing. The latest surveillance by the Office for National Statistics estimates that 312,800 people in Scotland had the infection in the week ending June 30
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G20 foreign ministers struggle to find unity on Ukraine
Senior diplomats from the world's richest and largest developing nations have struggled to find common ground over Russia's war in Ukraine and how to deal with its global impact. At talks that were were knocked off balance by two shock political
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Golf fans can walk in the shadow of legends as kirkyard reopens
IN a town that is a living monument to the sport, nowhere is the heritage of golf on more abundant display than in a small kirkyard a medium iron away from the Old Course. St Andrews cemetery is where countless pioneers and champions of the game
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Roads to close as thousands to take to streets for Orange Walk this weekend
AROUND 8,000 people are expected to take part in an Orange Walk this weekend. The County Grand Lodge of Central Scotland annual Boyne celebrations takes place on Saturday, July 9, in Holytown, North Lanarkshire. Several roads are set to close
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Labour surges ahead in polls as Tories dither over leadership race
LABOUR is now 11 points clear of the Conservatives, according to the latest poll from YouGov. The survey, which was carried out on Wednesday and Thursday, has the Tories on 29 per cent, down four, while Labour are up one point to 40. The
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Watch: Graeme McGarry provides update from Celtic training camp in Austria
CELTIC'S pre-season preparations are well and truly under way in Austria as Ange Postecoglou and his coaching staff put the players through their paces. The cinch Premiership champions got off to a winning start with a comprehensive 7-0 win over
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Film view: A charmingly eccentric British comedy...and Thor returns
BRIAN AND CHARLES (PG, 90 mins) Eccentricity is tightly woven into the fabric of the British. Expanded from a 12-minute short film released in 2017, director Jim Archer's odd couple comedy travels into the Welsh countryside to meet a generously
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Letters: We must not put all our eggs in the wind and solar basket
JOHN Hodgart’s proposition (Letters, July 7) that we should risk our future with all our eggs in the wind basket needs to be challenged. The widespread commitment to the myth that wind and solar is a free source of energy will lead to a future
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The Celts don't exist, claims English author
The Celts: A Sceptical History Simon Jenkins Profile, £16.99 SIMON Jenkins isn’t the first to have argued that the word “Celt” is a misnomer, but he’s probably been the most polemical about it. In line with the Celtosceptic tendency, which
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Prince Harry wins defamation case against Mail on Sunday over Home Office story
Parts of an article in The Mail on Sunday which alleged that the Duke of Sussex tried to keep his legal claim against the Home Office “secret” were defamatory, a High Court judge has ruled. Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) after
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Prince Harry wins first stage of libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher
Prince Harry has won the first stage of his libel claim against the publisher of The Mail on Sunday after a High Court judge ruled an article about the duke’s legal claim against the Home Office was defamatory. Why is Prince Harry suing Mail on
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Donald MacLeod: Let's hear it for the return of summer music festivals
THE grass was probably green, and the girls may have been pretty. But we will never know, as the trip to Paradise City was off and the only thing being taken down on Tuesday was Guns N’ Roses backline, after the iconic US heavy rockers pulled their
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Boris and Carrie Johnson cancel Chequers wedding party
BORIS and Carrie Johnson will no longer hold their wedding party at Chequers The pair were reportedly set to hold a reception at the Prime Minister’s country retreat on July 30 and had already sent save-the-date cards to family and friends.
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'Kept in horrendous conditions': Duo behind Moray puppy farm get 10 year ban
A father and son running an unlicensed puppy farm have been given a 10-year ban after causing keeping animals in "horrendous" conditions causing them "suffering and pain". Samuel Ronald Hessin, 49, and his son Samuel Arthur Hessin, 22, of Balnamoon
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted on fraud charges
SEPP BLATTER and Michel Platini, formerly two of the most powerful men in world football, have been acquitted on fraud charges in the Swiss federal criminal court. The verdict on former UEFA president Platini and ex-FIFA president Blatter was handed
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Edinburgh craft brewer opens bar in Portobello
VAULT City Brewing, the Edinburgh-based sour beer producer, is opening a new bar today after a successful crowdfunding drive. The bar, which is the company’s second after the Wee Vault in Haymarket, is located close to the Vault City brewery in
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Scottish country estate and golf course owned by same family for 100 years sold
HOLIDAY park operator Pure Leisure Group has added to its Scottish presence after purchasing Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course in Kenmore, Perthshire. The confidential deal was arranged by commercial real estate firm Colliers.
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Frank Lampard hails Ange Postecoglou after impressive debut Celtic campaign
EVERTON manager Frank Lampard admits he has been impressed with the work Ange Postecoglou has undertaken since taking the reins at Celtic last summer. The Greek-Australian guided the Parkhead club to a cinch Premiership and Premier Sports Cup double
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Concerns raised over 'damaging' golf-course proposals for protected site
Environmental groups have raised concerns about fresh plans for a golf course at a protected site. Developer C4C notified Highland Council it would soon submit a new planning application for the construction of an 18-hole golf course at Coul Links
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Alan Simpson: When Johnson's mendacity lost the shires the game was up
THE busiest person in the UK over the past few months was the one responsible for polishing the Downing Street lectern. As scandal engulfed Boris Johnson on an almost daily basis and calls for him to resign got louder, behind the black door, out
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Russian-born Elena Rybakina one win away from Wimbledon glory
MOSCOW-BORN Elena Rybakina is one match away from winning the Wimbledon title at a tournament where Russians are banned. The 23-year-old dodged the All England Club’s ban, imposed in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, having switched to represent
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Britain’s Neal Skupski and American Desirae Krawczyk retain mixed doubles title
BRITAIN'S Neal Skupski and American Desirae Krawczyk successfully defended their mixed doubles title at Wimbledon with victory over Australian duo Matt Ebden and Sam Stosur. Skupski and Krawczyk claimed a 6-4 6-3 win on Centre Court to become the
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Wimbledon day 12: Cameron Norrie takes on Novak Djokovic as Nick Kyrgios awaits
RAFAEL NADAL'S withdrawal from Wimbledon late on Thursday night leaves Cameron Norrie’s clash with Novak Djokovic as the only men’s semi-final on day 12 at SW19. Home favourite Norrie was set to open on Centre Court by facing the 20-time grand-slam
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US extradition case suspect to go on trial over ‘hospital staff threat’
A man who authorities want to extradite to the US is set to go on trial accused of threatening two hospital medics. Arthur Knight, whom US officials claim to be Nicholas Rossi, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with acting aggressively
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Line up, event times and more: Everything you need to know for TRNSMT 2022
TRNSMT 2022 is back it returns to its prime summer spot. Due to coronavirus concerns, last year’s festival was postponed for several months and took place in September. However, this year the Glasgow music event will return to its original July
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Former Japan leader Shinzo Abe dies after being shot during campaign speech
JAPAN's former prime minister Shinzo Abe died after a shooting during a campaign speech, hospital officials have confirmed. Mr Abe was shot from behind minutes after he started his speech on Friday in Nara in western Japan. He had been standing
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Scottish dental group establishes new academy in Perth
Rapidly-expanding dental group Clyde Munro has teamed up with a major US equipment manufacturer to launch a new clinic and digital training academy in Perth. The £1 million project is being spearheaded by Glasgow-headquartered Clyde Munro and Dentsply
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Michael Settle: Johnson’s forced exit could be first step in the Tories’ recovery
FINALLY, the Downing Street One realised that barricading himself inside the Cabinet Room and shouting to colleagues through the keyhole: “B*gger off. I’m not coming out!” was not sustainable. Boris Johnson’s limpet-like defiance ended when some
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Masters Football 2022: When is it, where is it held and who is playing?
MASTERS Football will soon make a highly-anticipated return after several years in the cold. The indoor tournament used to be shown live on Sky Sports for 11 years back in the Naughties. The games allowed for fans to get a glimpse of their
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The Diary: Weed all about it, Boris resigns
BoJo a-go-go IF Boris Johnson was the brand-name of a glue it would fly off the shelves. For nothing sticks with greater tenacity than the man who would be king. (Forever. If only his jolly insensitive colleagues in the Tory Party hadn’t insisted
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on PM's departure
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on PM's departure July 8 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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World's largest kiln opens in Scotland to meet growing demand from distillers
International malting giant Boortmalt has officially opened the world’s largest kiln in Scotland to help meet growing demand across the global distilling and brewing markets. The Belgian company, which trades as Pauls Malt in the UK, built the
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Ian McConnell: An utterly demoralising take on Brexit
IT would be difficult to overstate how demoralising it was to hear Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer rule out the UK rejoining the European single market if his party were to come to power. For anyone concerned with the health of the economy and living
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Inflation demands 'vigilance' as drinks group considers further price rises
The owner of Tennent’s Lager has reported an increase in sales but says it remains “vigilant” in monitoring inflation’s impact on both its cost base and customer demand. Ireland’s C&C Group – whose brands also include Bulmers, Magners, Heverlee
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Issue of the day: The 'rusty' Eiffel Tower
IT is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, recognised as a symbol of Paris and France and also as an international symbol of love, but it seems all is not well at the Eiffel Tower. La Tour Eiffel? The globally recognised structure
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Glasgow's oldest house to undergo £1m restoration
A £1m restoration and preservation of the oldest house in Glasgow is due to get underway. Work will start on the Provand’s Lordship building after funding from Glasgow City Council which will be invested in the much-loved museum as the exterior
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Best long term crypto investments for 2022
Top 10 best long term cryptocurrencies to buy in 2022 There currently are close to 20,000 cryptocurrencies today. But crypto pundits argue that as the crypto industry matures, as much as 90% of these coins and blockchain networks will collapse.
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Best next cryptocurrency to explode in 2022
This guide discusses the next cryptocurrency to explode in 2022, highlighting the coins with the highest price potential, before showing you how to invest in the most potential cryptocurrency today. In just 10 years, cryptocurrencies have morphed
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George Allison: Faslane could be leased out to UK as a base for Trident
By George Allison Whilst not the ideal option for many, I’m a pragmatist and I believe that it would be a source of income for the fledgling independent Scotland and help support the new state's entry to NATO. Faslane is the second-largest
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Mark Muller Stuart: How Scotland can be a force for good in global peace-making
By Mark Muller Stuart QC This article explains why, as a senior mediator for the UN and other international organisations, I believe Scotland has a unique contribution to make to international peace-making efforts around the world, particularly
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Housebuilder completes fewer homes amid supply-chain and labour problems
PERSIMMON has reported that planning delays, supply-chain disruption and labour shortages meant it completed fewer homes than expected in the first half of the year. Shares in the firm, one of the UK’s biggest housebuilders with sites across Scotland
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Most undervalued cryptocurrency to buy in 2022
Planning to buy undervalued crypto assets? Want to stay ahead of the best undervalued crypto trends? We’ve made it easy with our complete guide to the top 10 most undervalued cryptos to buy for 2022. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are foundational
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Best New cryptocurrency to invest in 2022
The crypto market is currently stuck in a contraction phase. But it will, almost assuredly, rebound, and crypto prices will race to new heights. For the aggressive investor, the wrinkling market and token prices give you an opportunity to stack
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Catriona Stewart: The Tories are irreparably damaged by Johnson and them's the breaks
ONE would think a renowned Greek scholar might be alert to the dangers of hubris. Certainly there is an abundance of myths from which to fill a person with caution at this lethal shortcoming. Icarus, famously flying too close to the sun. Achilles
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Shares soar as Aberdeen-based engineering giant returns to revenue growth
By Scott Wright ABERDEEN-based Wood has returned to revenue growth and flagged its expectations of a strong second half, sending shares up seven per cent. The engineering services giant reported revenue of around $3.2 billion for the six months
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Letters: They may be changing the PM, but the damage won't be undone
NEIL Mackay suggests that consideration should be given to prosecuting Boris Johnson for "misconduct in public office" ("After so many sins, it’s time to talk about prosecuting Boris Johnson", The Herald, July 7). To be clear, were I on a jury, hearing
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Malcolm Chalmers: Scotland would be seen as a problem by Europe if it axed Trident rapidly
By Malcolm Chalmers If Scotland were to insist on Trident’s removal from Faslane before the UK could relocate to another operating base safely, its chances of joining either Nato or the EU would be slim. The UK would find it very hard to maintain
