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What is today's Framed? July 28 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 28 song hints and answer
Your Spotify playlist just got that much better by adding today's Heardle to your queue. 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", Heardle
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What is today's Quordle? July 28 word puzzle hints and answer
Four times the puzzle and four times the fun as Wordle, it's time that you upgraded your daily word game to 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
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What is today's Wordle? July 28 hints and answer
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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Focus switches on to the field for Scotland after damning revelations following independent report
AFTER a difficult week for cricket in Scotland, here was at least a wearying if also welcome sense of familiarity. The damning revelations in the independent report into Cricket Scotland unveiled on Monday will take some time to sink in before the
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Premier League stars have spoiled Livingston's hopes of Rangers upset, says David Martindale
David Martindale fears the English Premier League’s top stars have spoiled any hopes Livingston had of catching Rangers cold this weekend. The Lions host the Ibrox outfit in the Premiership curtain-raiser at lunch-time on Saturday and Martindale
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Scotland captain Richie Berrington lifts lid on meeting with Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh
SCOTLAND captain Richie Berrington met with former team-mates Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh last night and promised to help them usher in a new era of inclusivity in Scottish cricket. Berrington caught up with the pair – whose revelations brought
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on drug statistics
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on drug statistics July 28 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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Anna Nordqvist believes Scottish caddie will be useful in Ayrshire as she prepares for Scottish Women's Open
Professionally and personally, it’s going to be a busy couple of weeks for Anna Nordqvist. With the kind of breathless whirl that would make a dervish look static, Nordqvist will compete in the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open here at Dundonald
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Jamie Ritchie admits it would be an honour to captain Scotland but he has already fulfilled boyhood dream
STILL only 25, Jamie Ritchie has been a senior leadership figure with both Edinburgh and Scotland for some time now - arguably since as far back as the 2019 World Cup, when Japan awarded him a ceremonial sword as their most respected opponent.
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Patients 'slept on recliner chairs for three days' amid hospital bed shortage
PATIENTS at an Ayrshire hospital spent up to 28 hours on trolleys in corridors waiting for treatment, with others spending three days on recliner chairs before being admitted, according to a report. Inspectors at Healthcare Improvement Scotland
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Talk TV presenter Kate McCann breaks silence after she collapses live on air
Talk TV presenter Kate McCann has broken her silence after she collapsed live on air during Tuesday's Conservative leadership debate. The TV host released a statement on Twitter the following day revealing that she would return to the show on
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Police Scotland welcomes more than 300 new probationary constables
Scotland’s chief constable has welcomed more than 300 new probationary constables into the country’s police force. The new recruits took their oath of office during a ceremony at Police Scotland’s headquarters at Tulliallan on Wednesday. They
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Health board declares 'Code Black' as hospitals reach maximum capacity
NHS Lanarkshire has moved back into 'Code Black' status as staff and bed shortages put services under severe strain. The health board said it is currently beyond critical occupancy levels across all three of its acute hospital sites, and that
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Trade union fury as Labour sack shadow transport minister in picket line row
LABOUR'S biggest funder has hit out after Sir Keir Starmer sacked his shadow transport minister in a row over an RMT picket line. Unite said the decision to send Sam Tarry to the backbenches showed that the party were becoming "more and more irrelevant
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Tyrone Mings stripped of Aston Villa captaincy as Steven Gerrard gives John McGinn armband
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has named Scotland international John McGinn as his new captain. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez will now take over as vice-captain and Ashley Young will assume the role of club captain. Gerrard said: “John
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Why is Omicron driving wave after wave - and will 'Centaurus' be next?
THE emergence of the Omicron Covid variant at the end of last year marked a major turning point in the pandemic. On the one hand, it ushered out the more virulent but less contagious Delta strain which meant that a much smaller proportion of infections
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Duncan Scott hopes own personal story will help inspire others to achieve swimming dreams
THEY say patience is a virtue and when it comes to Duncan Scott there's no better truth as he looks to add further silverware to his collection at this week’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The 25-year-old from Alloa admitted he's lying-in wait
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Kevin McKenna: Women's football is reaching new level - let's hope Scotland keeps up
IN men’s football a series of iconic moments have helped seal the game in our collective memories. Each is a cultural landmark. Geoff Hurst’s third goal against West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final and Kenneth Wolstenholme’s commentary (“they think
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Spaceport hails double link-up with 'industry leading' rocket firms
PRESTWICK Spaceport has hailed two “industry leading” rocket businesses are to work with Astraius as the site gears up for the first launch. Astraius, the UK-based, horizontal launch company, has partnered with two new firms as part of its launch
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Former international cricketer says he suffered anti-English racism in Scotland
A FORMER England international cricketer has said he suffered racist abuse while playing in Scotland because of his nationality. Graeme Fowler, who appeared in 21 test matches and 26 one-day internationals for England in the 1980s spoke out after
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Scots could see energy bills double by April in shock new cost of living crisis prediction
SCOTS could see their energy bills double by April, according to predictions by experts. Utility consultancy BFY Group said they expect the bill cap to reach £3,850 between January and April next year. Around 1.5m Scots households saw their
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ScottishPower to hire 1000 staff amid renewable energy boost
Energy giant ScottishPower plans to recruit at least 1,000 new employees across the UK in the next year after winning a series of contracts to build wind turbines. The business said it needs more staff after taking on a record number of new green
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Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer
THE failure of Scotland’s white players to speak out following a damning report on racism within the sport is “deeply shameful”, according to a lawyer representing two men connected to the probe. Cricket Scotland has been placed into special measures
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Dan Cleary departs St Johnstone due to 'family reasons', confirms Callum Davidson
CALLUM DAVIDSON has confirmed that St Johnstone defender Dan Cleary has left the club due to "family reasons". The Perth club confirmed the addition of 20-year-old defender Alex Mitchell on a one-year loan from Millwall today, and Saints have now
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SNP council leader quits in 'sexual misconduct' row
THE SNP leader of one of Scotland’s biggest councils has resigned after being accused of sexual misconduct, expressing regret at his behaviour and citing concern for his own mental health. Jordan Linden, who became the £45,000 head of North Lanarkshire
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BBC criticised for ‘irresponsible’ coverage of climate in leadership debate
Green groups and campaigners including Chris Packham have written to the BBC to criticise “irresponsible” coverage of climate change during the Tory leadership debate. Leadership hopefuls Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were asked what three things should
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Labour MP who joined rail strike picket line faces disciplinary action
ONE of Keir Starmer's shadow ministers has defied an order not to join on a picket line in support of striking rail workers. Sam Tarry stood alongside RMT members at London Euston and all but called on the Labour leader to take action against him
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Fulham sign Switzerland international Kevin Mbabu from Wolfsburg
Newly-promoted Fulham have signed Switzerland defender Kevin Mbabu from German club Wolfsburg for an undisclosed fee. The 27-year-old right-back has agreed a three-year contract at Craven Cottage, with the club holding an option for a further 12
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Dina Asher-Smith pulls out of Commonwealth Games with ‘light hamstring strain’
Dina Asher-Smith has withdrawn from the England team for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham due to a hamstring injury. Asher-Smith, who pulled up midway through the women’s 4×100 metres relay at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, announced
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How to help the young workforce develop an appetite for career success
With the latest SQA results landing August 9, Sandy Begbie CBE, CEO of Scottish Financial Enterprise and Chair of the Young Person’s Guarantee and DYW, issues a timely call to action for employers and offers reassurance to young Scots. THE
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Majority of Brits want Boris Johnson to quit as PM but Tory voters are divided
Only around one in five Brits think Boris Johnson should still be in No 10 serving as Prime Minister, a snap poll showed. A YouGov survey found that only 22% want Boris Johnson to stay in office compared to 69% who think should resign. However
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Agenda: Nato expansion puts focus on Scottish membership
By Stephen Phillips SWEDEN and Finland’s rush to join Nato highlights one of Vladimir Putin’s key miscalculations around his decision to invade Ukraine. If Finland’s application is accepted – and most Nato members have expressed their approval
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Scotland sees amore than 1000 Covid cases daily over week
On average 1273 people were testing positive for Covid-19 daily in Scotland, according to the latest seven-day data. Figures from Public Health Scotland (PHS) have recorded a decrease in the number of cases week-on-week, with the seven-day average
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Safety issue takes ageing CalMac ferry out of service bringing two lifeline island routes to a standstill
FERRY services on two routes have been brought to a standstill after an ageing CalMac ferry was removed from service due to technical issues. Services began being cancelled on Tuesday after a problem with MV Hebrides' firefighting system which
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St Johnstone sign Remi Matthews and Alex Mitchell as Callum Davidson boosts squad ahead of Hibs
ST JOHNSTONE have made a double signing with the addition of defender Alex Mitchell and goalkeeper Remi Matthews. Herald Sport told yesterday how the Perth Saints were set to add Matthews on loan from Crystal Palace as their new No1. Mitchell
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McDonald’s increases price of cheeseburger for first time in 14 years
McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years as the fast-food giant passes the effect of soaring costs onto customers. The company told UK customers on Wednesday morning that it is lifting the price of a cheeseburger
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Safety concerns stunt rush to export grain from Ukraine after Black Sea deal
Safety concerns have prevented shipping companies from exporting millions of tonnes of trapped grain from Ukraine despite a breakthrough deal to let the Black Sea ports reopen. Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement earlier this month with the
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Cases of new fast-spreading 'Centaurus' Covid variant detected in Scotland
CASES of a new Covid variant which has spread rapidly in India have been identified in Scotland. Genomic sequencing has detected a total of 24 cases of the BA.2.75 strain - nicknamed Centaurus - in the UK, including three in Scotland, according
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
The Diary suggests that with the new Scottish football season starting fairly soon, this talented mutt should be given a trial with one of our nation’s premier club sides. Then again, perhaps not. The footy-mad fido certainly has amazing ball-control
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25 Scots councils back strike in pay row
A UNION says 26 of Scotland's 32 councils face targeted action after rejecting a "derisory" two per cent pay off and have voted for industrial action. The trade union which represents thousands of local government workers balloted its members in
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Letters: Stop feeding the music industry's money god. Keep it live and local
WHILE I sympathise with Malcolm Close and his difficulties in purchasing tickets for Bruce Springsteen at Murrayfield (Letters, July 25), I am delighted that he has finally decided to join the rest of us who refuse to feed the music industry's money
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Scots airman presumed dead after going missing on mountain expedition in Pakistan
A Scottish Royal Air Force Commander who went missing on a major mountain expedition in Pakistan is believed to have died. Gordon Henderson, understood to be from Dunfermline, Fife, disappeared on one of the world's highest mountains, Broad Peak
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Huge whisky investment with hotel and museum details to be unveiled
Proposals for a significant mixed-use development in Falkland and an extensive range of new facilities for the village are set to go out for public consultation. It comes after a whisky business announced plans for a major investment in Scotland
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'Calm down': Police move in to 'remove' protesters from Glasgow Central Station as rail strike starts
PROTESTERS have been escorted out of Glasgow’s Central Station by police this morning after staging a noisy demonstration in support of striking rail workers. The trade union protesters and supporters got into the empty station as rail services
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Edinburgh video platform in biggest deal to date, with Premier League giants
AN Edinburgh video technology company has hailed its biggest partnership to date with English football giants Manchester City. The club has today announced the official launch of its Recast Channel, as part of its continued direct-to-fans content
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Liz Truss gets first Holyrood backing as three MSPs endorse leadership bid
TORY leadership hopeful Liz Truss has won the support of three MSPs in the last 24 hours. Oliver Mundell, Sharon Dowey and Douglas Lumsden have all thrown their weight behind the Foreign Secretary. Ms Truss is still behind her rival in the
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‘Major queues’ return to Dover with two-hour wait warning
Long delays returned to the Port of Dover on Wednesday morning. Ferry operator P&O Ferries warned passengers of “major queues” and to expect a two-hour wait to complete checks before they can board a ship. It comes after tens of thousands
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Tory debates
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Tory debates July 27 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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Broadcaster Nicky Campbell says he was victim of abuse at Edinburgh school
BBC presenter Nicky Campbell has claimed that he was the victim of abuse at a Scottish private school during the 1970s. The broadcaster, 61, said witnessing incidents of both sexual and physical abuse at the Edinburgh Academy had had a “profound
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SRU let down Scotland with switch to GB sevens team - Martin Hannan
Imagine the Scottish Football Association was to announce that from next season, at the direction of FIFA and UEFA, Scotland will merge into a team GB to play in the Euros and World Cup. I have always maintained that such a decision, which many
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Rosemary Goring: Endless queues. Endless delays. Are holidays worth it?
A DRONE’S-eye view of queues waiting to reach the ferry terminals at Dover and Folkstone last weekend looked more like a war-time evacuation than the start of the summer holidays. Backed up for miles, the log-jammed lanes were nightmarish. People
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Adam Tomkins: Truss will be a puppet PM, on strings pulled by the most wild-eyed of the lunatic fringe
THE Scottish Tories are about to find out that Boris Johnson was not their problem. Not that they will do anything about it. But it needs said anyway. Rishi Sunak v Liz Truss is not the choice I wanted. However, under the Conservative party’s leadership
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Drax keeps the profits flowing as decision on Cruachan looms
Drax, which is seeking permission for a major expansion of its Cruachan hydro power plant in Argyll, has reported a rise in profits as the group benefitted from high electricity prices and strong demand for renewable energy. The company operates
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Issue of the day: The rise of the robots
IN the wake of claims Google has created an artificial intelligence (AI) system with emotions, a robotic chess player broke the finger of an opponent at a tournament in Moscow. Against this backdrop, is Elon Musk correct to repeatedly warn of the dangers
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Assault victim calls for parties to clean up youth wing misconduct
A FORMER SNP activist has called for all parties to act against sexual misconduct in their youth wings after revealing he was assaulted on a Young Scots for Independence trip overseas. Jack Boag said he never complained about being groped in a
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SNP council leader in 'sexual misconduct' row set for showdown meeting
THE SNP council leader at the centre of a sexual misconduct row will hold a crunch meeting with party colleagues about his future today, the Herald understands. Jordan Linden, the newly installed £45,000 head of North Lanarkshire, is due to confront
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Scots rail services crippled as three-day strike begins
Rail services in Scotland will be crippled today because of a fresh strike by thousands of workers in a bitter row over jobs, pay and conditions. Scots are being told only to travel by train if necessary as Scottish transport minister Jenny Gilruth
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Plea to Sturgeon: Open public buildings and stop people freezing to death
HOMELESS campaigners have appealed to the First Minister to open public buildings as 'warm banks' to 'stop people freezing to death' as housing associations report increasing numbers of tenants struggling to afford essentials, including food and fuel
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'What was the point of taking the knee': Scotland cricket team slammed for failing to offer support in racism scandal
SCOTLAND'S national cricket team has come under fire for "failing to provide any support" for those who sparked an independent review that found institutional racism within the sport's governing body. The lawyer representing the two players whose
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Ian McConnell: Little hope of blinkered Tories tackling UK’s unfolding post-Brexit shambles
THE degree to which labour shortages have come to dominate so much of what is occurring in the economy might well by now be startling even some of the unblinkered who could see clearly what a post-Brexit world would look like. What is clearer by
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Airport staff shortages 'not going to disappear overnight'
BUDGET airline easyJet posted a loss it attributed to a £133 million hit from airport disruption amid a warning that labour shortages are “not going to disappear overnight”. The carrier said its operations are getting back to normal following cuts
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Letters: Inept Tories have handed the next election to Labour
HAVING watched the Conservative leadership debate last night between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss ("Truss and Sunak clash in noisy head-to-head debate", The Herald, July 26), my position remains unchanged in so far as I am dismayed that Westminster MPs
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Iain Macwhirter: Get ready for a long, cold winter as Putin turns the screw
FIRST, the good news. Vladimir Putin's chokehold on gas has done more to advance the cause of renewable energy than all the hot air expended at COP26. Phasing out fossil fuels has become the number one priority for Europe now that the dash for gas
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Alison McRae: Let's learn and build on Kickstart scheme
I REMEMBER vividly the time when the now-former Chancellor Rishi Sunak declared his intentions around the Kickstart scheme. Following the announcement in his summer statement, the £2 billion programme was a bid to kickstart the economy and the careers
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Herald Diary: A Cinnamon toast
Troubadour turns thesaurus MUSIC fan Brian Murphy from Anniesland gets in touch to ask: “Which Scottish singer has the best vocabulary?” The answer, apparently, is… “Gerry Synonym.” Trash talk THE Diary is always outraged when Glasgow
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Craneware completes integration of major US acquisition as revenues rise
Medical software provider Craneware said it is line to reap the rewards of the company’s biggest-ever acquisition when it reports its year-end results in September. In a trading update the Edinburgh-headquartered company said revenues for the year
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North Sea minnow boosted by drilling go-ahead
By Scott Wright DELTIC Energy and Shell have sanctioned investment to begin drilling on a major prospect in the UK Southern North Sea, sending shares in the minnow up seven per cent. Drilling is to start on the “high impact” Selene Gas prospect
