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What is today's Framed? August 3 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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Fizzing results from Irn-Bru maker AG Barr as the sun shines

SOFT drinks firm AG Barr, maker of the famous Irn-Bru brand and others including Rubicon Funkin cocktails, attributed the “exceptional British summer weather” in recent weeks for solid first-half results but warned of challenges ahead amid the cost-of-living

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Former B&Q executive Schultz takes helm at JD Sports

BRITAIN’S biggest sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion confirmed yesterday that French businessman and former B&Q executive Régis Schultz is to become its chief executive. The appointment follows a “global search”, and the announcement comes

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Sausage skin manufacturer Devro’s ‘robust’ first half

DEVRO, the Scottish-based sausage-skin and food casings manufacturer, flagged a “robust first half performance” as group revenue for the period to June 30 jumped 8.3 per cent to £129.8 million from £119.9m, driven by growth in mature markets such as

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What is today's Quordle? August 3 word puzzle hints and answer

Get August on a roll by keeping up with your Quordle brainteasing streak. 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 on steroids

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What is today's Heardle? August 3 song hints and answer

Get your ears ready to listen because it's time to crush today's Heardle musical mindbender. 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? August 3 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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Warrant out for Manchester Arena killer’s brother

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of the older brother of the Manchester Arena bomber for failing to give evidence at the public inquiry into the attack. Ismail Abedi, who fled the UK last summer, did not attend a hearing at Manchester Magistrates

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Ross Paterson ready and raring for Birmingham 2022 despite Covid blow

A SENSE of eager anticipation has been fluttering inside Ross Paterson for more than eight years now. Given the honour as a promising 15 year-old of carrying the Queen’s Baton through the streets of his hometown of Paisley ahead of Glasgow 2014

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Judoka Sarah Adlington ready to start title defence eight years in the making

EIGHT years is a long, long time to wait to defend one’s title.  For Sarah Adlington, much has happened since she won Commonwealth gold on home soil at Glasgow 2014.  With judo omitted from the Games programme in 2018, only Adlington and her

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Rebecca Plaistow out to serve up storm in Birmingham 2022 table tennis

IT has taken eight years for Rebecca Plaistow’s teenage dream to become a reality. The South Ayrshire table tennis player was a burgeoning youth prospect during Glasgow 2014, too young to participate but old enough and talented enough to know that

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Catriona Matthew glad to see Muirfield moving with times ahead of Women's Open

There are various benefits to playing in the first group of a major championship. You can get the best of the weather, the greens will be running as true as a marble plinth and you’ll avoid all the plooterers and zip round at a sprightly pace. There

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Police accused of lying during money-laundering probe

A businessman who says he was maliciously prosecuted has accused police and prosecutors in court of lying to a sheriff during a doomed money-laundering probe. Eddie Ramsay,74, told appeal sheriffs yesterday that detectives and crown lawyers didn

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Yes vote in indyref2 would not 'have any effect on the Union' SNP tell court

AN INDEPENDENCE referendum without the consent of Westminster would not “have any effect on the Union,” the SNP has said. In a submission to the Supreme Court, the party claim that the holding of a vote would have no more “than a loose or consequential

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Sturgeon deletes tweet after being accused of 'glorifying war'

NICOLA Sturgeon has deleted a tweet about more than 40,000 Russian soldiers being “eliminated” in Ukraine after being accused of “glorifying war”. The First Minister posted a message about the statistic accompanied by a strong arm emoji earlier

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Find out the meaning of 'fresh' at the Oban Seafood Hut

Tony Monaghan doesn’t have long to talk. There’s a queue forming in front of the Oban Seafood Hut, a green shack on the Railway Pier that was established in 1990 by fisherman John Ogden. Tourists are back and it has been a busy day.  “There

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Alleged US fugitive accused of threatening hospital medics has bail refused

An alleged fugitive wanted on rape charges in America had his bail appeal refused despite claiming he is receiving insufficient oxygen levels while remanded at a Scottish prison. The man, who says he is Arthur Knight, is believed by prosecutors

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Scottish hotel dating from 1700s sold to private investor and operator

AN historic hotel in a Scottish national park, described as one of the finest in the area, has been sold. Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co and joint agent Smith & Clough said The Winnock Hotel, an 18th century hotel in the heart

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Stormont reconvenes for a day to pay tribute to Lord Trimble

The Stormont Assembly in Belfast reconvened for a special sitting today to pay tribute to David Trimble, one of the principal architects of the Good Friday Agreement. The Nobel Peace Prize winner and former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party died

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Gardening: Seven fantastic facts about plants - from the new face of Botany Leif Bersweden

Leif Bersweden reveals how plants can turn into vampires, play the mating game with insects and make their smooth leaves spiky. At 28, botanist Leif Bersweden's fascination with plants has earned him almost 40,000 followers across Instagram and

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Dundee United to play Riga or Gil Vicente if they advance in Europa Conference League

Dundee United will face Latvian side Riga or Gil Vicente of Portugal if they reach the Europa Conference League play-offs. Jack Ross’s United side face AZ Alkmaar in the third qualifying round first leg at Tannadice on Thursday. The play-off

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Concern for vulnerable as Scots care at home firm goes into liquidation

A SCOTS care at home firm has been placed into liquidation with debts of over £500,000 - raising concerns for the vulnerable in their care. Around 43 Assist Homecare (Scotland) Ltd service users were told care giving had ended on Friday and nearly

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Man charged with treason after Windsor Castle Christmas Day incident

A man has been charged with treason after he was arrested while carrying a crossbow on the grounds of Windsor Castle last Christmas.  Jaswant Singh Chail, then aged 19, made it into the castle ground on December 25, 2021.  Scotland Yard said

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Scottish Government spends £30,000 on preparing Indyref2 court case

THE SCOTTISH Government Supreme Court Indyref2 legal battle is already costing the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds in lawyers’ fees, The Herald can reveal.  The huge spend on just one aspect of the preparation of the case suggests the final

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Robbie Neilson pleased with Hearts' Europa League draw as he targets group stages

Robbie Neilson is hopeful of tasting more success in Switzerland after Hearts were handed a ‘good draw’ against FC Zurich or Linfield in their Europa League play-off. The Swiss champions, who were knocked out of the Champions League second qualifying

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Dara O’Briain breaks silence as BBC announces Mock the Week has been cancelled

BBC hit comedy panel show Mock the Week, is to end on BBC Two after 17 years, the corporation has announced. The show first aired in June 2005, and another series regular has been Hugh Dennis, with other comedy stars including Chris Addison

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'Total failure:' Rwanda policy blasted as hundreds make treacherous journey

UK GOVERNMENT plans to forcibly remove some asylum seekers to Rwanda in a bid to deter others thinking of making the journey have been branded “a total failure” after 696 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Monday.  That is the busiest

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Truss stumbles as backlash over public sector pay cut forces U-turn

LIZ Truss has been accused of a “catastrophic error of judgment” after ditching plans to cut the pay of public sector workers outside London. In a major stumble in the Tory leadership race, the foreign secretary was forced to U-turn after a ferocious

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Agenda: So what do you think about introducing beavers to Glen Affric?

By Alan McDonnell AFTER four long centuries, could beavers be set to return officially to one of Scotland’s most famous glens? That’s the question at the heart of a six-week community consultation, recently launched by Trees for Life to gather

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Gary Townsend's recipe: Baked lemon cheesecake with berry compote

This is a great wee recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients and is something a little different you could try with the kids. I love the sharp taste of the lemon against the sweet and salty biscuit base! Ingredients: Serves 10 + For the

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'Crisis': Scots policing levels drop to lowest level for 14 years

The number of police in Scotland has reached its lowest level for 14 years, figures showed – with almost 700 officers having quit the force in the last year alone. Police Scotland had 16,610 full time equivalent (FTE) officers in its ranks at the

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Organisers reveal changes for upcoming Edinburgh Christmas market

Edinburgh's Christmas market is to be expanded under plans from new organisers.  An "artisan market" will be placed at Parliament Square and Castle Street as well as a dedicated market for Scottish produce.  It comes as the rights to run the

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Scottish Child Payment 'reduces financial pressure' for poorest households

  THE SCOTTISH Child Payment has "helped to reduce financial pressure on households," according to an assessment of the new benefit.  The interim report, compiled by the Scottish Government with Ipsos, found that the money helped children

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Hearts to face either Linfield or FC Zurich in Europa League play-off showdown

HEARTS will face either Linfield or FC Zurich in the Europa League play-offs. The return leg will be at Tynecastle and if Robbie Neilson's side win they will book their spot in the group stages. It is a win-win situation for the Gorgie outfit

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Cameron House fire inquiry to go ahead this month, court hears

A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into a hotel blaze that killed two guests will get under way later this month, a court has heard. Simon Midgley, 32, and his partner Richard Dyson, 38, died in a fire at Cameron House Hotel at Loch Lomond in December

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Herald Diary Meme of the Day

The egos of the male variant of the human species are feeling a little bruised at present, now they realise that women’s football is much more enjoyable than the big bucks version played by blokedom. Still, there are some things chaps can still

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Nearly 4000 patients spend over 12 hours in A&E in June

NEARLY 4000 patients spent over 12 hours in A&E in June as waiting times remained stubbornly high.  The latest monthly update shows that 3,937 people waited over 12 hours in Scotland's emergency departments - the second highest number on record

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CalMac chief asks for patience as safety issue sidelines ferry for third time in seven weeks

LIFELINE ferry services have been disrupted for the third time in a month due to safety issues with one of CalMac's oldest vessels. The service's 21-year-old MV Hebrides, has been withdrawn due to another issue with its CO2 firefighting system.

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Glenmorangie soaks up the sun in drive to sustainability

The Glenmorangie Company has installed a new solar array at its bottling plant in Livingston which will reduce its on-site energy consumption by 30 per cent. The 1,476 panels covering the majority of the building’s roof are part of an eight-figure

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Fizzing results from Irn-Bru maker AG Barr as the sun shines

By Karen Peattie SOFT drinks firm AG Barr, maker of the famous Irn-Bru brand and others including Rubicon, attributed the “exceptional British summer weather” in recent weeks for solid first-half results but warned of challenges ahead amid the

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Hearts Europa League draw as it happened as Tynecastle outfit learn play-off round fate

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Keith Bruce: Feast or flop? There are worrying signs of slow ticket sales at the Fringe

AS he first faced the challenges of the pandemic over two years ago, Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan speculated that it would not be until 2022, the 75th year of the event and his own final programme, that things would be “

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British Airways suspends ticket sales for some short-haul flights

British Airways has stopped all ticket sales on short-haul flights from Heathrow Airport for at least a week.  It comes after airport bosses urged airlines to limit new bookings after a summer of travel turmoil.  Customers will not be able

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Average House Prices in Scotland’s Top State School Catchment Areas

Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you they want the best education possible for their children. More than simply grades on a page, a good education can pave the way to success for the next generation, securing their spots in top universities and, eventually

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Oil and gas giant BP posts biggest profit in 14 years

BP has said second-quarter profits more than trebled as it reaped the benefits of soaring oil and gas prices. The oil giant reported underlying replacement cost profits - its preferred measure - jumping to $8.5 billion (£6.9 billion) for the three

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Probable suicides in Scotland at lowest level since 2017

THE NUMBER of probable suicides registered in Scotland fell to its lowest level since 2017 last year, according to new statistics published this morning. However, the report from the National Records of Scotland also revealed that Scotland continues

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Letters: Women's football is selling its soul as it treads the sordid path of the men's game

I FLICKED on the telly on Sunday night around 7pm to find the score at Wembley was England 1 Germany 1 and they were into extra time ("Kelly and Co living their dream as England win Euros", Herald Sport, August 1). So I watched. After Alessia Russo

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Scottish Tory split deepens over choice of Prime Minister

THE Scottish Conservative party has publicly divided over who to support in the contest to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. Nine MSPs, including more than of the party’s front bench at Holyrood, came out for frontrunner Foreign Secretary

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Champions League draw as it happened as Rangers learn play-off round fate

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France updates Covid travel rules for all international travellers

From August 1, France has removed all its Covid travel restrictions for international travellers. In a statement released by the French Ministry of the Interior and Overseas, it said that the restrictions in place “made it possible to protect [

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Truss campaign steps up attack on 'moaning' Sturgeon

LIZ Truss’s campaign has doubled down on its criticism of Nicola Sturgeon despite a furious backlash to her dismissal of the First Minister as an “attention seeker” best ignored. The front-runner in the Tory leadership race made the comment in

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Hibs eye Martin Boyle transfer return - but Scottish Premiership rival could hijack deal

HIBERNIAN are eyeing a transfer return for Martin Boyle, according to reports. The speedy winger left Easter Road in January when he switched to Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly in a £3million deal. Al-Faisaly were relegated from the Saudi Pro

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Vicky Allan: A future where 40°C seems cool? The end of a love affair with sun

I WRITE this from the Dordogne, where temperatures hit 39C in the first days of my arrival. A couple of hours’ drive from this spot are areas where the “canicule”, as they call the heatwave in France, topped 40C for days, and where, in the Gironde

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Everything Rangers fans need to know about Champions League play-off round draw

THIS week is a big one for Rangers. After the start of the new domestic league season, Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men will begin their Champions League qualification campaign.  They travel to Belgium for the first leg of their third round tie

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Everything Hearts fans need to know about Europa League play-off round draw

HEARTS are guaranteed European group stage football this season.  Robbie Neilson's men secured a spot in the Europa League play-off round with their third place finish in the Premiership last term. Should they win, they will enter the groups

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Energy bills forecast to hit £3,615 amid worsening cost-of-living crisis

Households across Britain have been warned they could face an annual energy bill in excess of £3,600 this winter. Energy consultant Cornwall Insight said a regular gas and electricity bill in England, Wales and Scotland could reach £3,615 in the

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AIG Women’s Open is a momentous moment on Muirfield’s journey - Nick Rodger

APPARENTLY, the earth is now spinning faster than ever. This clump of space rock that we exist on completed a full rotation in a time that was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than its standard 24-hour whirl.  Amid the tumult of the cost of living crisis

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Why a return to Celtic Park makes sense for Peter Lawwell

THE past year or so at Celtic is perhaps best defined by change. The conclusion of the 2020/21 campaign already feels like aeons ago in just about very respect. Ange Postecoglou arrived and has recruited a virtually brand new squad of players. New

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Brian Wilson: The cynical calculations that shape ministers’ views of the ferry fiasco

THERE’S a political calculation that a problem which directly affects only a small minority will sooner (probably) or later become of no interest to the rest, so play the long game and it will pass. Okay, it might take hours for an ambulance

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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Lionesses and 1966

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Lionesses and 1966 August 2 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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SNP accused of trying to 'airbrush away' Jordan Linden sexual misconduct scandal

THE SNP has been accused of being in denial over its latest sexual misconduct scandal after announcing plans to keep power in North Lanarkshire Council without mentioning why the previous leader quit. Jordan Linden, 27, resigned as the £45,000-

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Revealed: Glasgow and Edinburgh house price rises

THE cost of living and rising interest rates might be squeezing finances, but it doesn’t seem to have prompted a slowdown in house price sales yet as latest figures show Scotland’s two main cities have seen an annual increase. In Edinburgh,

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Top Cryptocurrencies to buy right now in the UK

Cryptocurrencies such as ApeCoin and Ethereum are among the top cryptocurrencies to buy right now in the UK.  Are you looking to start investing in cryptocurrencies but are unsure of where to start? Well, you have come to the right place. We have

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Top 10 Cryptocurrencies with the most potential in 2022

In a sea of over 20000 cryptocurrencies, finding top crypto assets with the most potential can be overwhelming. Most of these are known for their hype, aggressive marketing, and fancy promises. Most have even recruited celebrities and crypto influencers

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21 Cryptocurrencies to invest in 2022

Looking for a good potential cryptocurrency to invest in this year? Keep reading to learn more about the best cryptocurrencies to buy in 2022 and beyond.  Most of the cryptocurrencies in this list are gaining adoption.  They are all in strong

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Best cryptocurrencies to invest In the UK

An in-depth look at the best cryptocurrencies to invest in the UK Despite the volatility, the cryptocurrency market is growing faster than most traditional markets like stocks and real estate. If you are looking to get started in this market

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Should I buy Dogecoin in 2022? Pros and cons of Dogecoin investment

Dogecoin hasn't had any major news since its last rally that ended in May 2021. While most cryptocurrencies made new all-time highs in November 2021, Dogecoin seems to have lost momentum in mid-2021 and never recovered.  So, is Dogecoin still worth

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Best Cryptocurrencies to buy In August 2022

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies to buy in August 2022 Revealed With the hype around cryptocurrencies in the last few years, you are probably thinking of starting your crypto investing. Beginners having difficulties finding the top cryptocurrency to invest

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Best 21 great cryptocurrencies to buy in 2022

There currently are over 20,000 cryptocurrencies in the market today - based on data from CoinMarketCap. We also know that cryptocurrencies have been the best-performing asset class of the last decade and are expected to remain as profitable as we

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Is Shiba Inu a good investment?

Why Shiba Inu Coins Worth Buying Today Is Shiba Inu a good investment? Should I invest in Shiba Inu today? If you are struggling with these questions after Shiba Inu's massive rally last year, you are not alone. These are questions that many investors

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How to buy Cryptocurrencies in the UK in 2022

Multiple surveys have concluded that 1 in 5 adults in the UK has bought crypto in the past. According to a recent study by Gemini, as much as 20% of the UK adult population believe cryptocurrencies are the future of money. An even higher percentage

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Herald Diary: Why Neil Armstrong should have had loftier ambitions than the Moon

To boldly go THE Diary was sad to hear of the death of Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt Uhura in Star Trek. Reader Colin Williams met her at a signing in Glasgow’s Forbidden Planet, and recalls listening to two sci fi fans in front of him in the

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Neil Mackay: From London to Edinburgh and beyond, politics has failed the people

EUROPE was on fire the other week. But our politicians have forgotten that, and moved on. Now they can pontificate about mass poverty, global hunger or war for a while, before doing precisely nothing once again. When it comes to politics, there

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Elena Whitham: Action must be taken now to ease energy bills pain

RECENT news of soaring gas prices is likely to be a further hammer blow to the finances of low-income households. Analysts now predict that the cost of energy for an average household will rise to more than £3,500 per year in October, three times

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Action call over grim increase in image-based sexual abuse

VICTIMS charities and politicians have called for action after new figures revealed image-based sexual abuse crimes had more than doubled in Scotland in the last five years. According to the Scottish Government’s annual recorded crime report, there

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SFA urged to invest more in Scottish women’s game after England’s Euro win

SCOTLAND’S football authorities have been told to invest more in the women and girls’ game and capitalise on England’s stunning victory in the Euro 2022 final. Hannah Bardell, the MP for Livingston, said the Scottish FA needed to “think very carefully

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Government urged to provide more support to firms after ‘double windfall’

By Scott Wright THE UK Government has been urged to do more to support families, businesses and the energy transition as it benefits from a huge leap in North Sea tax receipts. The call came from Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce as it

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Whisky giant backs freeport plans

A MAJOR Scottish whisky maker has hailed plans for a green freeport in the north of Scotland and said it could boost net zero targets. Among the benefits, Whyte and Mackay said, of setting up a green freeport in the Scottish Highlands would be

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Letters: Tories are right to refuse to bail out SNP regime

GOVERNMENTS all over the world have to make decisions on what they want to prioritise. That could be investing in the economy, providing welfare benefits, their health system and so on. The last 15 years have seen the SNP prioritise giving universal

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Scots firm in major nursing home acquisition

A Scottish real estate developer and investment company has underlined its ambition to become the UK’s largest care home provider with the acquisition of six nursing homes in the north of England. Glasgow-based Simply UK – which already operates

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JD Sports offloads Footasylum in cut-price deal

“King of trainers” JD Sports has sold its Footasylum chain to a German investment firm following a protracted battle with the UK competition watchdog. JD is taking a hefty loss on the deal in which Munich-headquartered Aurelius will pay £37.5 million

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Heifers fetch 302p/ kg in Lanark as Craig Wilson sells 1,851 lambs in Ayr

Farming By Neale McQuistin Lawrie and Symington sold 41 prime cattle and 108 cast cows at Lanark yesterday. Eighteen beef-bred heifers sold to 302p/kg to average 282p (-2p), while three beef-bred bullocks peaked at 270p to average 260p

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Catriona Stewart: Sorry boys, it's taken the girls to bring football 'home'

ENGLAND'S over-paid, over-hyped lads have been promising to bring football home for the past 60 years. Finally, the women, fed up waiting, have done it themselves. And well done to them. What an absolute joy it was to vicariously experience the

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David Clark: Sheer number of thematic indices and funds can be bewildering for investors

I AM told that there is more than one way to skin a cat. I will take it on faith as that kind of pastime holds little appeal for me. I am also told that there are lots of ways to approach investing in the stock market. This I do know to be

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Should I buy Shiba Inu in 2022? Pros and cons of Shiba Inu investment

With the cryptocurrency market heavily bearish, is Shiba Inu still worth buying today?  This is a legitimate question given that the entire market, even supposedly blue-chip cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are now under heavy scrutiny from investors

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Best Cryptocurrencies to buy In the UK

An In-depth Look At The Top Cryptocurrencies To Buy In The UK. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, cryptocurrencies have outperformed every other asset class by a considerable margin. Everything from Bitcoin to altcoins is all up by thousands