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What is today's Quordle? July 11 word puzzle hints and answer
Bit bored of your daily Wordle? Shake things up and turn up the difficulty with 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
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What is today's Heardle? July 11 song hints and answer
Keep up your streak and tick off today's musical brain teaser Heardle with a few helpful hints. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now. Described as "a respectful homage to Wordle
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What is today’s Wordle? July 11 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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Fraser Murray delighted freekick practice paid off in win over Fraserburgh
Fraser Murray was left delighted that a summer spent working on his freekick technique paid off in Kilmarnock’s first game of the season. The winger scored the Ayrshire side’s second as they opened up their Premier Sports Cup campaign with a win
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Jack Ross reveals two new Dundee United faces expected to join club in Spain this week
Jack Ross has revealed that he hopes two new players will join Dundee United at their pre-season training camp this week in Spain. The Tangerines kicked off their summer recruitment drive last week with the signings of Steven Fletcher and Dylan
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Christian Doidge pledges to fight for Hibs place after notching hattrick against Clyde
Actions speak louder than words, or so the saying goes, but Christian Doidge backed up one with the other as he insisted he has no intention of departing Hibernian any time soon. The chatter surrounding the Easter Road side’s five-goal hammering
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Josh Mullin determined to make impression on Livingston starting XI
JOSH MULLIN insists he’s determined to make an impression at Livingston after a year away from the club. The winger, 29, spent last season on loan with Hamilton Accies in the Championship. The former Ross County forward admits that move was
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Gregor Townsend insists Scotland must continue to improve heading into deciding Argentina test
AFTER a tough seven days, this was an important step in the right direction for Gregor Townsend’s Scotland team, but the head coach was quick to acknowledge afterwards that one swallow does not make a summer. “We knew we would get a response
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Novak Djokovic in seventh heaven after beating Nick Kyrgios in Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic maintained his stranglehold on Wimbledon by beating a frustrated Nick Kyrgios to win a fourth consecutive title and 21st grand slam crown. The Serbian has now won seven of the last 11 titles at the All England Club, equalling Pete
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Tiger Woods turns on the style during practice round at St Andrews
Tiger Woods ended his second practice round at St Andrews in style as he continued his preparations for the 150th Open Championship on Sunday. Woods, who won two of his three Open titles on the Old Course in 2000 and 2005, drove the green on the
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Charles Leclerc edges out Max Verstappen as Carlos Sainz escapes burning Ferrari
Charles Leclerc reignited his world championship hopes by racing to victory at the Austrian Grand Prix as team-mate Carlos Sainz emerged unscathed from his Ferrari after it caught fire. Leclerc passed championship leader Max Verstappen three times
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Will Scotland get a heatwave as the highest temperature of the year is recorded?
The Met Office has recorded the highest temperature of the year in Scotland, leading us to ask the jaw-dropping question - are we getting a heatwave? The national weather service reported Scotland's highest temperature of 2022 on Sunday, July 10
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Boris Johnson accused of trying to secure job for lover while Mayor of London
BORIS Johnson has been accused of trying to secure a job for a young woman he was having an affair with. The appointment was only blocked because Kit Malthouse, then a senior figure in London's City Hall and now one of Mr Johnson’s cabinet ministers
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Work starts on 110 homes at major city regeneration site
THE redevelopment of a key city centre site is to get under way with construction due to start within weeks. Drum Property Group’s plans for Stead’s Place, near the foot of Leith Walk, were approved by the City of Edinburgh Council in 2021, in
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Wimbledon protest breaks out in crowd during Nick Kyrgios vs Novak Djokovic final
A PROTEST has broken out in the Centre Court crowd during the men's final. The play was halted between Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios while security dealt with the protestor. The match has since resumed with both players having notched a set
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Alfie Hewett loses thriller as Shingo Kunieda wins elusive Wimbledon title
Alfie Hewett’s pursuit of a maiden Wimbledon wheelchair singles title ended in heartbreak after Shingo Kunieda fought back to edge an epic final in three sets. The 24-year-old was within touching distance of victory on four occasions but failed
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Lorraine Kelly on beating 'mindless comfort eating' and feeling energised and confident again
The morning TV host talks to Lisa Salmon about getting her healthy lifestyle back on track after going 'off the rails' in the pandemic. LIKE a breath of fresh air with your morning coffee, Lorraine Kelly always seems chirpy, happy and brimming
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'Bangers of songs' to come from rock band Crawlers as they see year of success
There is no stopping the force with which the Crawlers have entered 2022. The alternative rock band from Liverpool has claimed success after success since the release of their debut EP in October of last year. Running onto the TRNSMT stage
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Rory Darge says Scotland have more to come ahead of decider in Argentina
Rory Darge insists there is “a lot more” to come from Scotland after they levelled their three-match Test series with a comprehensive 29-6 win over Argentina in Salta on Saturday. The Scots had lost 26-18 against the Pumas last week but in a reverse
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Lewis Hamilton ‘disgusted’ by claims of racist and homophobic abuse at Spielberg
Lewis Hamilton said he is “disgusted and disappointed” following reports that fans have been subjected to racist and homophobic abuse at the Austrian Grand Prix. A number of allegations have emerged on social media from people attending this weekend
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Ex-SNP MP claims indy push bid to distract from looming public sector pay cuts
THE former SNP MP, George Kerevan, has accused Nicola Sturgeon of dangling the prospect of a second referendum as a distraction to stop independence supporters objecting to swingeing public sector cuts. Writing in the latest issue of the Scottish
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Treasury rules out additional winter help for struggling Scots households
THE TREASURY has ruled out additional help for Scots with surging energy bills this winter. Chief Secretary, Simon Clarke said any action taken by ministers would have to be on a UK wide basis, despite Scottish households being the most affected
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SNP deputy has 'full confidence' in Ian Blackford despite support for sex pest MP
KEITH Brown has insisted the SNP still has 'full confidence' in Ian Blackford, despite the fallout from the Patrick Grady affair. The Westminster leader is under fire over his response to sexual harassment complaints made against the party’s former
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Herald short story: The Cauld Blast, by Iain Mills
Iain Mills from Largs says: "I write prose and poetry in a variety of genres, though it is fiction that gives me the greatest buzz. I’m really pleased to be one of the winners. I felt that my story, The Cauld Blast, came together well, though, as always
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‘The Assembly is dead - killed by the Scots themselves’: Devolution comes to grief in 1979
MONDAY night, February 12, 1979. Prime Minister James Callaghan, who had been buffeted by a relentless wave of industrial action in the Winter of Discontent, has made his way to the McLellan Galleries in Glasgow. He tells a packed hall that the people
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Tory leadership hopefuls say no indyref2 until 2033
TORY leadership hopefuls Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt have both ruled out a second independence referendum for another decade. The ten-year wait is far sooner than the prospect of a vote in 2055 raised by Boris Johnson in 2021, but not soon enough
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Days out with a different: 10 summer festivals
THE Great Outdoors of Scotland was originally invented because the umbrella industry was going into steep decline, with potential customers explaining to despairing salesmen: “I’m afraid I can’t buy any more of your cloth-covered hingmies with the
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The best shows in Scotland's galleries this week
In the Eddy of the Stream 9 July-18 September. Entry free. Climate House, Royal Botanic Garden, Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ. This joint exhibition from 2021 Turner prize nominees Cooking Sections and Sakiya draws attention to the breakdown
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This week in the Herald Diary: Andy Goram's tactical nous, Mark Twain's wife, and how do vampires shave?
Top 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 footy field. What is less well known is that Andy had a sophisticated
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How to navigate summer if you're self-conscious about your skin
Hotter weather can be a source of anxiety when you're struggling with a skin condition By Prudence Wade. For many of us, summer is the best time of year - with warmer weather, holidays and a full social calendar. Not everyone feels the same
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Raasay Walled Garden: A fruitful triumph of community action
Raasay Walled Garden Isle of Raasay IV40 8PB Why Should We Visit? The walled garden on Raasay is a triumph of community action. Neglected for years, it has been brought back to life by the tireless work of a group of locals who have turned
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Scots Word of the Week: Stug
STUG SCOTS is full of evocative words describing particular kinds of people. A stammerel, for instance, is a clumsy or stupid person; a stodgel is a slow, rather foolish person; a stoit is an ungainly person not blessed with many brains, and a
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Caroline Weir's Real Madrid unveiling was the realisation of a dream for Scotland star - Alan Campbell
CAROLINE Weir's unveiling by Real Madrid at tapas time in the Spanish capital on Thursday was the realisation of a dream for the Scotland midfielder. She has held an affection for the club since honing her footballing skills in the family's Dunfermline
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Penny Mordaunt becomes ninth candidate in Tory leadership race
INTERNATIONAL Trade minister Penny Mordaunt has become the ninth candidate in the Tory leadership race. In a video promoting her candidacy, launched on Sunday, the Portsmouth MP said: "Our leadership has to change. It needs to become a little
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More to come from Scotland, warns Gregor Townsend after rout of Argentina
Gregor Townsend warned Argentina that Scotland were just “scratching the surface” after levelling their three-match Test series with a comprehensive 29-6 success in Salta. Scotland ran in four tries through Hamish Watson, Mark Bennett, Matt Fagerson
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Derek Chisora calls out Deontay Wilder after decision victory over Kubrat Pulev
Derek Chisora set his sights on an ambitious potential bout with Deontay Wilder next after he halted his run of three consecutive defeats with a split decision win over Kubrat Pulev at the O2 Arena in London. Victory helped silence the doubters
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Derek Chisora gains long-awaited revenge on Kubrat Pulev in split-decision win
Derek Chisora halted his run of three straight defeats to beat Kubrat Pulev by a split decision and silence his doubters at the O2 Arena in London. Two veterans of the sport did battle for a second time, having fought in Hamburg back in 2016, amidst
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Meet the French scholar writing poetry in Scots
He writes in the mither leid, the mother tongue. But nothing his own mum could ever understand. Paul Malgrati has just had his first slim volume of poems published in Scots. This little book is firmly part of a recent revival in interest in
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Tory leadership hopefuls clash over tax cuts
THE race to replace Boris Johnson has intensified overnight with eight candidates now vying for the Tory leadership. Last night Jeremy Hunt, Sajid Javid, Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, all launched their campaigns
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Scottish ferry business up for sale
By Ian McConnell A Scottish ferry business has been put up for sale. The business runs ferries between John O’Groats and the Orkney Islands, daily from May to September, and has been put on the market at offers over £1.25 million. Fred
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Unburdened Laura Muir has sights set on title at World Athletics Championships
THERE’S nothing quite like getting the monkey off your back to release some pressure. By winning Olympic silver last summer, Laura Muir has ensured she heads into the World Athletics Championships, which begin in Eugene, Oregon on Friday, free
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Love him or hate him, tennis' bad boy Nick Kyrgios is box office - Susan Egelstaff
OF all the hundreds, perhaps even thousands of hours of tennis I’ve watched over the years, one of my abiding memories has little to do with anything that happened between the white lines. 22 years ago, Goran Ivanisevic, so frustrated with the
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The wonder of yew. How the topiary of Crathes has contributed to an astonishing new hedge
There is something very Alice in Wonderland about the eccentric yew topiary of Crathes. It’s as if these “egg and cup” forms were meant to be precise geometrical shapes but, out of some will of their own, grew distorted. They are also one of the garden
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Kyle Coetzer opens up on his decision to step down as Scotland cricket captain
NOT every historic moment is accompanied by a commensurate backdrop. Neil Lennon, famously, discovered he would be retained as Celtic’s permanent manager for a second spell while in the showers at Hampden. Kyle Coetzer probably had somewhere
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Scots ministers refused to join UK-wide ban on sale of peat compost
By Donald Campbell SCOTS ministers refused to join with their Welsh and English counterparts in supporting proposals for a ban on the sale of peat-based compost across the three nations, we can reveal. Internal emails released under freedom
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Story of the Highlands to be told in tapestry
The colours have been chosen to reflect the deep lochs and vibrant sunsets, diverse wildlife and rocky outcrops, and every stitch will tell a tale of Highland and Islands life down the generations. Working in living rooms and workshops from the
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'Scotland and the UK would reach agreement on Trident's permanent removal'
By Kathleen Nutt Political Correspondent SCOTTISH and and UK ministers would have to reach an agreement on the removal of Trident from the Clyde if Scotland became independent, according to a leading scholar in defence policy. However,
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David Pratt's Four Corners: Urgent questions over Shinzo Abe's security detail must be answered
Four Corners: Personal insights on stories from across the world by Foreign Editor David Pratt Japan Abe killing will likely heighten support for his party in today’s election Japan goes to the polls today in a parliamentary
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Michael Settle: If the Tories tank in 2024, there's no surprises for guessing who'll get the blame
“TREACHERY with a smile on its face.” Margaret Thatcher’s famous line after she was toppled by her once true colleagues is being echoed by those ultra-loyalists bemoaning the downfall of their hero Boris Johnson. The Conservative cavalry charge
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Senior Scots Tory favours Boris Johnson adversary to become Prime Minister
Exclusive Kathleen Nutt Political Correspondent A SENIOR Scottish Tory is currently closely considering one of Boris Johnson's earliest and leading critics as potentially their favourite candidate to become the next Conservative leader
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'Why I refuse to sell our childhood home to pay for mum's care'
Lynn Shand's mother, Elizabeth, requires care, "from the moment she gets up to the moment she goes to bed." The 84-year-old has advanced dementia, the most complex phase of the terminal illness, when most people require 24-hour nursing care.
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William Walker: How Scotland can use talks over Trident to its advantage
By William Walker International nuclear relations were already in crisis before Russia’s assault on the Ukraine. Since the late 1990s, arms control treaties have been abandoned and commitments to nuclear disarmament dishonoured. Instead, nuclear
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Top pollster: Boris Johnson exit will not reduce support for independence
BORIS Johnson's exit will not lead to a reduction in support for independence or the SNP, according to a leading pollster. Mark Diffley, director of the Diffley Partnership and a former director of Ipsos MORI in Edinburgh, said a new Conservative
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Warning seriously ill patients 'downgraded' due to lack of ambulances
HUNDREDS of patients are becoming critically ill while waiting hours for an ambulance, according to figures obtained by the Herald on Sunday. Data released under freedom of information shows huge increases over the past five years in the number
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NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ: Do boarding schools create dangerous narcissists like Boris Johnson?
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk is Scotland’s leading authority on Boarding School Syndrome – a condition which turns children into adults devoid of empathy and a risk to others. If someone in power has the syndrome then they could cause untold suffering to society
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Iain Macwhirter: Think Tories were the nasty party under Boris? Well, watch what comes next
Few tears are being shed at the departure of the Lord of Misrule from Downing Street. Though deep in the bowels of Bute House there is the faint sound of the gnashing of teeth. Boris Johnson was the best recruiting sergeant for independence since Margaret
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Even now, with Johnson defeated, Scotland has no chance of getting the Prime Minister it voted for
AND so, now we know, the King – the man whose childhood dream was to become King of the World, had such a vacancy actually existed – is dead, long live the King. That the young Boris Johnson's burning ambition of global power and privilege was
