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What is today's Framed? July 21 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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Glasgow University’s production breakthrough could make £9bn chemical industry greener and cleaner
By Karen Peattie RESEARCHERS at the University of Glasgow say they have discovered a “greener, cleaner way” to produce a common chemical used by industries including pharmaceuticals. In a new paper published in the journal Cell Reports Physical
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Scottish EDGE returns for 20th round of awards funding
By Karen Peattie SCOTLAND’S high-profile funding competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s entrepreneurial talent is back for its 20th round of funding in the last eight years. Expanding on last year’s Scottish EDGE awards,
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What is today's Quordle? July 21 word puzzle hints and answer
Struggling to keep up with your daily word game? Shake things up with a new brainteaser - 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
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What is today's Heardle? July 21 song hints and answer
Are you a walking music encyclopedia? Prove it by ticking off today's musical challenge 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 homage to Wordle
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What is today’s Wordle? July 21 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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Weaver word game July 21 hints and answer
Daily word ladder game, Weaver, brings the original format of an age-old puzzle, into the 21st century. The idea is reported to have been devised by novelist Lewis Carroll for his children, Julia and Ethel Arnold, on Christmas day in 1877, calling
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Lee Johnson’s Hibernian suffer shoot-out defeat to Morton in Premier Sports Cup
Seeking to make a fresh start under new manager Lee Johnson, Hibernian are poised to crash embarrassingly out of the Premier Sports Cup at the first hurdle after being held to a draw at home by Morton. Even the extra point eluded them in the penalty
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Scotland to join England and Wales in Team GB for HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series
SCOTLAND will no longer compete in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after World Rugby – the global governing body – decreed that it must join forces with England and Wales to form a Great Britain team. This move is aimed at aligning the series with
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Henrik Stenson’s Ryder Cup U-turn for LIV Golf is a new blow to the game
Hasta la vista, baby. Just as one chaotic tenure was coming to an end with those words from bumbling Boris Johnson at PMQs, another leadership race was being sparked by the removal from office of European Ryder Cup skipper Henrik Stenson. In this
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Jemma Reekie on watching her Olympic final back ahead of start of her World Championships campaign
JEMMA REEKIE has watched her Olympic final back, just once or twice. Tokyo brought a snapshot of exhilarating promise, then devastating despair, as a medal in the final of the 800 metres was held out toward her then cruelly snatched away. The 24
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Andy Butchart leans on Mo Farah's mentor to help him challenge for three titles this summer
ANDY BUTCHART has leaned on Mo Farah’s mentor to help him challenge for three titles this summer, starting with the 5000 metres at the world championships. The double Olympic finalist has revealed his new coach is Gary Lough, husband of Paula Radcliffe
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Geoff Wightman lost for words as son Jake triumphed in the men’s 1500m final
JAKE WIGHTMAN's father was eventually lost for words at his son’s world championship victory – after sticking to his own script in commentating on the race over the loudspeakers at Hayward Field. Former Scottish Athletics chief executive Geoff
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Heriot's announce new coaching team of Stuart Edwards and Fin Gillies on interim basis
HERIOT’S will be co-coached by Stuart Edwards and Fin Gillies during the upcoming Super6 Championship after the pair were promoted from their assistant roles on an interim basis. The search of a permanent replacement to Andrew Kelly, who left
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Henrik Stenson accepts sacking as Ryder Cup captain ‘for now’ after joining LIV
Sacked Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson disagrees with the decision to remove him after he joined the LIV Golf Series but insists “for now” he will accept it. The Swede, who signed a contract to be Europe’s captain in March, confirmed in a statement
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Novak Djokovic blow as US Open respects US government’s Covid-19 vaccine rules
Novak Djokovic’s hopes of playing in the US Open suffered another blow after the tournament said it would respect the United States government’s rules on the Covid-19 vaccine. The US require non-citizens to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus
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Hearts confirm Lawrence Shankland transfer as striker returns to Scottish Premiership
HEARTS have completed the signing of Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland. The striker joins the Jambos from Belgian side Beerschot for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal at Tynecastle. A renowned goalscorer, the move signals a homecoming
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Nicola Sturgeon 'taking UK government for fools' over indyref2 says Labour peer
NICOLA Sturgeon is “taking the UK government for fools,” over a second independence referendum, a Labour peer has claimed. Speaking in the House of Lords, George Foulkes accused the Scottish Government of “illegality” in their bid to hold a vote
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Better late than never as Rangers and BBC Scotland bury the hatchet - James Cairney
RANGERS’ relationship with the media over the last couple of years has been strained, to put it mildly. While other football clubs in Scotland – and indeed all over the world – were going out of their way to work alongside the Press and broadcasters
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Sunak and Truss to battle to be next prime minister as Mordaunt eliminated
LIZ Truss will go head-to-head with Rishi Sunak to become the next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt was dramatically dumped out of the campaign to replace Boris Johnson. The Foreign Secretary has been made bookies’ favourite to be named the
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Fuming LIV golf star tells Sky Sports reporter to 'go f*** yourself' over last major question
SKY SPORTS reporter Jamie Weir has revealed how a LIV golf star told him to "go f***" himself after he asked a question. The golf correspondent quizzed the golfer on whether The Open at St Andrews would be his last major for a while. Weir did
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Scottish-made workspace company opens doors to industrial studios in Polmadie
Scottish-made workspace company, CoVault, have just opened the doors to their latest range of professional, light industrial studios in Polmadie, Glasgow. Following a rapid development beginning early in 2022, CoVault Polmadie is now open for business
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Lewis Hamilton to let Nyck De Vries take his seat for French GP first practice
LEWIS HAMILTON will not take part in first practice for the French Grand Prix on Friday, with reserve driver Nyck De Vries behind the wheel of his Mercedes instead. Hamilton is preparing for his 300th Grand Prix start this weekend but will give
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First Look: Major works start at Scotland's first inland surfing destination
MAJOR construction work at Scotland’s first artificial surf park, leisure and staycation facility, Wavegarden Scotland, has started today at Ratho, near Edinburgh. The £55m landmark development will include the country’s first inland surfing destination
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Legia Warsaw vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time for Artur Borucs tribute game
CELTIC take on Legia Warsaw in their latest pre-season friendly. The match is in tribute to legendary goalkeeper Artur Boruc, who played for both clubs. Here are the details you need to know for this one... When is Legia Warsaw vs Celtic
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Glasgow restaurant 'should re-brand as eat local, fund multinational' after chain take-over
An organic food specialist in Glasgow has described the sale of a long-established family-run restaurant to a multinational conglomerate as "depressing" news for the city's independent food scene. Ubiquitous Chip, which has been owned by the Clydesdale
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Henrik Stenson removed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain amid LIV Golf Series link
Henrik Stenson has been removed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain with immediate effect “in light of decisions made in relation to his personal circumstances”. The 46-year-old Swede is understood to be on the verge of signing up for the Saudi-backed
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New prime minister urged to 'get house in order' as inflation soars
BORIS Johnson’s successor has been urged to “get their house in order” after inflation soared to 9.4 per cent – putting more pressure on squeezed household budgets. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said it was vital for the UK Government
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Scottish building firm collapses, all staff made redundant
By Ian McConnell A SCOTTISH building and home improvements business has fallen into liquidation, with all 51 staff made redundant. Callum Carmichael and Chad Griffin, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint provisional liquidators
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Family affair as Jake Wightman clinches 1500m gold at World Championships
JAKE WIGHTMAN clinched a stunning 1500m gold medal at the World Championships – with dad Geoff commentating on his shock victory. The 28-year-old won Great Britain’s first gold in Eugene on Tuesday night, which was announced at Hayward Field by
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Henrik Stenson removed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain amid LIV Golf Series link
Henrik Stenson has been removed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain with immediate effect “in light of decisions made in relation to his personal circumstances”. The 46-year-old Swede is understood to be on the verge of signing up for the Saudi-backed
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'Hasta la vista, baby': Boris Johnson claims 'mission largely accomplished'
BORIS Johnson channelled Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator in his final session of Prime Minister’s Questions, leaving MPs with the words, “Hasta La Vista, baby.” Nearly all of the Tory benches jumped to their feet and clapped as the man they
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BBC apologise to Rangers with broadcaster's boycott set to end
THE BBC have issued an apology to Rangers for incidents where the organisation’s coverage of the Glasgow club ‘have not met its editorial standards’. In a statement published on Twitter, the BBC – who have boycotted Ibrox since 2015 in response
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Conservative leadership candidates set out strategies to protect the Union
Liz Truss has insisted she would strengthen the case for the Union by making “people’s lives better” across the UK while Rishi Sunak would make “an emotional case” for keeping the UK together. The Foreign Secretary ruled out holding a second referendum
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
Looking for something cheap and fun to do in these hot summer afternoons? The Diary suggests… this. Though if you want to keep your lower spine intact, we suggest sitting indoors, wafting yourself with a fan, instead. pic.twitter.com
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Agenda: Tackling a drought that is unfolding in silence
By Sally Foster-Fulton & Nadeem Baqir SOMETIMES words really cut through the noise and stop you in your tracks: “We cannot accept mass hunger and starvation in the 21st century.” Those are the words tweeted by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres
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How to Buy Ripple
Ripple, or XRP as it is also known, is a cryptocurrency that aims to allow quick and cheap transactions on a global scale. This is true for transactions of any size, in any currency, and Ripple itself actually works as a ledger where transactions get
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How to buy Solana
Solana (SOL) is a cryptocurrency that has its very own blockchain network. It launched back in 2020. The positivity surrounding the Solana project and indeed the increase in price of the SOL coin has led many to claim that Solana could challenge Ethereum
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After summer series, it's clear Scotland need to make progress ahead of next World Cup - Martin Hannan
AT this stage in the four year cycle between World Cups, intending participants should have a reasonable idea as to their state of progress. After the summer series, we know who needs to make progress and who does not. You will not be surprised to
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Stuart Waiton: The endless vacuity that lies at the heart of modern politics
IF we needed a reminder about the emptiness of modern politics, the Boris/Tory leadership show has once again demonstrated where we are. As it happens, as far back as John Major replacing Margaret Thatcher, we can already see the emptying out of politics
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Adam Tomkins: The key issues that are absent from the ghastly TV leadership debates
THE Tory leadership race has a bit of everything—good, bad and ugly. One can watch and admire, as new talent emerges. One can breathe a sigh of relief, as service and duty and honesty and integrity re-enter centre-stage. They have been much missed
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Rosemary Goring: Are ferries' breakdowns on the Sabbath proof that God now exists?
THOSE who are tempted to dismiss God as a fairy-tale should look to the Outer Hebrides. Tourists and islanders who find themselves stranded when a Sunday ferry does not depart are being encouraged to believe the cause of the problem is not engine failure
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'I just want a break from it' - Long Covid sufferer opens up on reality of living with impact of virus
A LONG Covid sufferer has opened up about how he is learning to live with the after effects of the virus two years on and is searching for an answer to when he will ever get a break from it. Callum O’Dywer was forced to give up his work as an
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Rock star says Scotland could be a more peaceful nation through meditation
A SCOTS rock star has said the country could be a more peaceful nation through meditation after revealing he turned to the technique after a struggling with mental health issues. Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch talked candidly about his
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Shetland star quits role but show will go on
IT is a role which he once described as being in his bones, but for actor Douglas Henshall he will be walking away from the much-loved character of DI Jimmy Perez. The star of crime drama Shetland will be leaving the BBC show as the end of the
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Why an executive of one of Scotland's oldest firms is offering £1m for the return of a lost briefcase
A £1m reward is being offered for the person responsible for the safe return of a lost briefcase belonging to an executive of one of Scotland's oldest companies that contains scientific papers that he says could bring "vast amounts of wealth" to Scotland
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Retail sales rise in June as inflation upsurge continues
Scottish retailers did a decent turn in June even though sales values were boosted by inflation, but there were continuing signs of caution among shoppers as prices continue to rise. David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC
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More than 800 jobs could be created by pioneering car factory in Scotland
By Ian McConnell A MANUFACTURING plant for a pioneering hydrogen car could be built in Aberdeen, creating more than 800 jobs, if the North East Scotland Green Freeport bid succeeds. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce said Riversimple –
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No quick end to labour shortages as market remains among tightest in history
Analysis By Gavin Mochan Although some indicators have suggested a slowdown in economic activity, concerns about UK labour shortages aren’t going away any time soon. The jobs market has proven remarkably resilient, with the number of
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Kara Kennedy: What odds a male spouse in the house at No 10?
FROM Cherie Blair to Carrie Johnson, the spouses of our Prime Ministers have always faced scrutiny. As the Tory leadership contest continues, and the weakest links are whittled down, there seems to be a big chance that the UK will get its third
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Herald Diary: Some hot advice for Tory ministers
Hot and bothered TRUE story. Once upon a time there was a huge, flaming orb whose home was in the sky. It was called the sun. Being a rather snobbish flaming orb, it declined to spend any time hobnobbing with the grey proletariat clouds of
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Ian McConnell: Stagnation Nation reality at odds with Tory tall tale of post-Brexit utopia
By Ian McConnell A REPORT on the state of the UK titled Stagnation Nation never sounded like it was going to make for uplifting reading. However, the scale of the economic and societal challenge laid out in the report, produced by the Resolution
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UK now tipped to tumble into recession
By Ian McConnell THE UK is expected by company finance chiefs to fall into recession within the next year as inflation bites. A survey by accountancy firm Deloitte shows chief financial officers (CFOs) in the UK are now assigning a 63 per cent
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Legal firm hails record results
LAW firm Shoosmiths has hailed record full year financial results. The firm said it achieved record results in relation to its revenue, profit and profit per equity partner (PEP). Revenue increased eight per cent year-on-year to £181.8 million
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Hundreds of jobs could be created at new anti-drone laser weapon hub in Scotland
HUNDREDS of jobs could be created at a new anti-drone hub in Scotland designed to help meet the growing demand for laser weapons which target small attack drones. Raytheon UK, the defence and intelligence technology firm, said the war in Ukraine
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Iain Macwhirter: The heat is on in the battle to achieve net zero
IT'S as much a part of summer as rain and flood warnings. As soon as the temperature rises above 30 degrees, everyone starts talking about climate change. Then as soon as the temperatures return to normal everyone stops talking about it again. Only
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Glasgow girl rejected for SFA-run football academy after 'tick box' trial
The mother of a 12-year-old girl who was denied a place at a mixed SFA-run football academy has said her daughter’s trial was nothing more than a “tick-box exercise”. Lily McLaughlin’s powerful strikes earned her a place at Celtic Girls Academy
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SNP deputy Westminster leader under fresh pressure over college failings
The SNP’s deputy Westminster leader is under renewed pressure to say what she knew about goings-on at a scandal-hit college after documents revealed major procurement problems were not properly addressed over several years, despite being flagged to
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Botched PPE deals could cost taxpayers £2.7billion
Unresolved disputes between UK ministers and suppliers of shoddy personal protective equipment (PPE) could cost the taxpayer £2.7 billion, MPs have warned. The Commons Public Accounts Committee said “significant failings” by the Department of Health
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Letters: So is Scotland to be a national entity or a possession?
IT is good to see that the Supreme Court will consider if Scotland’s elected parliament can authorise a mandated, advisory plebiscite on our future standing, or if we are subordinate to the parliament in the south, with its long English tradition of
