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Weaver word game: Cheats and answers for August 17 puzzler
If you've been playing Wordle for a while now and want to freshen up your daily word gaming, Weaver, could be just what you're looking for. The newsest puzzle on the block takes an age-old format and brings it into the 21st century. Originally
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What is today's Framed? August 17 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 Quordle? August 17 word puzzle hints and answer
If today's Quordle has got you scratching your head, here is a little nudge to help you turn those boxes green. 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 Heardle? August 17 song hints and answer
If the first note of today's Heardle has you scratching your head, here are some hints to jog your memory. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' Wordle mind-bender for months now. Described as "a respectful
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What is today's Wordle? August 17 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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Truss says she would 'never ever' let her Union family split up
LIZ Truss has said she would “never ever” let the Union end if she becomes Prime Minister, accusing Nicola Sturgeon of breaking her promise to respect the No vote of 2014 “If I am elected as Prime Minister, I will not allow another independence
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Obituary: Ross Stenhouse, actor who inhabited his character roles with conviction and subtlety
Born: November 18, 1961; Died: August 5, 2022. ROSS Stenhouse, who has died aged 60, was an actor and writer of tremendous heart, who lit up Scotland’s stages from his early years as a key member of the original Arches Theatre Company, as well
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Government warned about killings in Rwanda ahead of migrant policy agreement
FOREIGN Office officials warned ministers contemplating a policy to send some migrants to Rwanda that the government in Kigali used “torture and even killings” as a means of “enforcing control.” Despite the caution, three months ago, Home Secretary
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Scotland earmarked as 'key battleground' for Labour to return to power
SCOTLAND has been earmarked as a “key battleground” for Labour to pick up seats at the next UK general election, new analysis has found. But the report by the Labour-affiliated Scottish Fabians also warns that some seats will remain out of reach
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Increase in frail elderly patients with broken hips waiting too long in A&E
A GROWING number of patients with broken hips are spending too long in A&E departments before admission to hospital. The annual Scottish Hip Fracture Audit shows that only six in every 10 hip fracture patients seen in A&E departments in
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Darius Campbell Danesh found dead in US apartment
Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment at the age of 41, his family announced. The singer and actor, originally from Bearsden, was found in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 –
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Meet Scotland's new army of 'lumberjills'
THEY were known affectionately as ‘Lumberjills’ during the second world war. In 1942 hundreds of women and girls as young as 14 were recruited to replace male loggers in Scotland who had left to serve their country. They were expected to do
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New date you will be charged to enter popular holiday hotspots including Spain
Brits travelling abroad to one of 26 European destinations will avoid having to pay a fee for a further year, the European Union has confirmed. The EU, which Brits voted to leave in 2016, has delayed the launch of its €7 charge until November 2023
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Scottish Government distance themselves from Tayside's male period officer
THE SCOTTISH Government has moved to distance itself from the decision to hire a man as a Period Dignity Officer in Tayside. News of former tobacco salesman and fitness instructor Jason Grant’s appointment sparked a furious backlash online.
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Glasgow-founded fashion giant agrees £211m takeover by US giant
Ted Baker has agreed a £211 million takeover by Authentic Brands Group, the US owner of Reebok and Juicy Couture. Ted Baker's board told shareholders they have recommended a 110p per share deal. If confirmed, the deal will be worth almost a
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A82 closed after crash involving bus and lorry
One person has been taken to hospital following a crash on one of Scotland's busiest roads. The eastbound carriagway of the A82 near Bowling has been closed after police were called to an accident at around 3.40pm, said to have involved a bus and
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'Truly trail-blazing' - Edinburgh International Festival, Dance, Coppelia, Festival Theatre, Five stars
Edinburgh International Festival Dance Coppelia Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Mary Brennan Five stars ‘Reinventing humanity.’ Bold, provocative words that govern every activity at NuLife, the Silicon Valley lab where Doctor Coppelius
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Speeding driver jailed for five years after killing cycling schoolboy
A speeding driver who knocked down and killed a 16-year-old cyclist has been jailed. Shopkeeper Sami Ula Jabber, 29, from Falkirk was sentenced to five years imprisonment after he admitted causing death by dangerous driving. A court heard
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Cost-of-living crisis risks being public health crisis too, warns Sturgeon adviser
THE cost-of-living crisis could be the next public health crisis, especially for children, one of Nicola Sturgeon’s scientific advisers has warned. Devi Sridhar, who worked with the First Minister on the Covid pandemic, said her biggest current
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Liz Truss meets with Douglas Ross ahead of Scottish hustings
LIZ Truss has travelled to Moray to meet with Douglas Ross ahead of tonight's hustings in Perth. The Foreign Secretary toured the BenRiach distillery in the Scottish Tory leader's Moray constituency. Mr Ross is refusing to say who he will back
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Hundreds of 'unsuitable' homes to be built after Scottish Government over-rules council
A council's decision to refuse permission for new homes at a former university campus has been over-ruled by the Scottish Government despite concerns the development is "not appropriate" for the area. Miller Homer has been given permission to build
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Ethereum and Dogeliens Are Using Education to Tackle Crypto’s Gender Disparity
Cryptocurrency has stormed onto the finance scene by promising progressive, decentralised, non-governmental finance that’s community-controlled and free from political influence. In many ways, it has achieved this feat by smashing previous financial
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Sturgeon to host energy price crisis summit to tackle cost-of-living crisis
NICOLA Sturgeon will host a crisis summit with energy companies to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis including investigating a “more compassionate approach to debt management”. The First Minister will convene the talks with energy supply companies
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Agenda: How our creative tech sector could be on track to take centre stage
By Colin Uquhart SCOTLAND'S creative technology companies are playing on a global stage, thanks to a national tech boom and increasing demand for innovation in feature films and games. The ongoing Scottish tech boom has seen job openings in
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Janey Godley set to go back on tour after cancer battle
Comedian Janey Godley has revealed she is to go on tour for the first time since undergoing cancer treatment. The stand-up performer will go on tour with her daughter, who is also a comic, in February. She confirmed the news at the Edinburgh
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Jeremy Paxman to end 28-year run as University challenge host amid health battle
The BBC has announced Jeremy Paxman will step as the host of TV quiz University Challenge after more than 28 years in the role. The 72-year-old became the second host of the long-running show in 1994 with his last episode to be broadcast next summer
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Ewen Ferguson on the up but DP World Tour has new down side
I’VE always been fairly pessimistic. In fact, my defeatist attitude kicked in just there, halfway through typing the word “pessimistic” as I was convinced I’d spell it incorrectly. Presumably, this air of head shaking, sighing gloominess will accompany
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Cameron House Hotel inquiry shown video of how deadly blaze was discovered
Security camera footage of the moment a fire which would go on to claim the lives of two men was discovered has been played to an inquiry. Simon Midgley, 32, and his partner Richard Dyson, 38, from London, died following the blaze at the five-star
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Herald Diary Meme of the Day
This clever little meme won’t make sense unless you’ve seen the movie Withnail & I. Though we imagine there can’t be many people interested in the arts who haven’t seen Withnail & I. We could be wrong, however. After all, it turns out that there
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'A sensual revival of Lochhead’s ferocious take on Euripides' tale' – International Festival, Medea, The Hub, Five stars
Edinburgh International Festival Theatre Medea The Hub Neil Cooper Five stars Love and anger are at the heart of the National Theatre of Scotland’s stately and sensual revival of Liz Lochhead’s ferocious and sometimes surprisingly
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Going concern questions over future of tycoon's firm in row over Scot Gov £586m guarantee risk
Owners of the UK's last aluminium smelter, financially backed by Scottish Government guarantees, have raised doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Metals magnate Sanjeep Gupta has admitted "significant doubt" over the ability
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Man appointed as period dignity officer was 'strongest candidate'
RECRUITERS in Tayside have defended their decision to appoint a man to be a "Period Dignity officer", saying he "was the strongest candidate." The Period Dignity Working Group, which comprises Dundee and Angus College, Angus Council, Dundee City
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Andy Murray edges past Stan Wawrinka to set up clash with Cameron Norrie
Andy Murray survived a thrilling encounter with long-time rival Stan Wawrinka to progress to the second round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. The Scot took the opening set in a tiebreak as momentum swung freely between the two veterans
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Catriona Stewart: PwC is doing more than Rishi Sunak to level up education
PITY poor Rishi Sunak. Alright, don't pity him. Merely observe the indignity of being Rishi Sunak and spending every day overshadowed by Liz Truss. It's such a foregone conclusion that Truss will be Britain's next prime minister that, with the
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How and when to watch as Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss go head to head in Perth
RISHI Sunak and Liz Truss are set to go head-to-head at a hustings in Perth this evening. The event will be the only hustings held in Scotland as the two candidates attempt to win over Conservative Party members. Here’s everything you need
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Letters: Be very wary of the profiteering when you're offered a fixed-term energy deal
VARIOUS expert observers of the unfolding energy crisis have urged consumers to sign up for fixed-term deals with suppliers to provide resilience against price spikes. I am a long-standing customer of Scottish Power in good financial standing with
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Donald Trump's visit to Scotland back on as FBI return confiscated passports
DONALD Trump could still be on his way to Ayr this weekend after the FBI handed back his passport. According to reports, the former US President is due to visit his golf clubs in Turnberry and Aberdeenshire for the first time in four years.
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Slight improvement in Scottish A&E waiting times
WAITING time performance across Scotland’s A&E units has improved slightly for a second week although almost a third of patients still wait too long to be treated. Public Health Scotland reported 67.9 per cent of people attending A&E last
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Woman, 80, killed after unoccupied car rolled down hill
A pensioner has died after being hit by an unoccupied car which rolled down a hill in North Lanarkshire. Emergency services were called to Willow Drive in Airdrie around 8.30pm on Saturday, August 13. The 80-year-old woman was pronounced dead
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Student homes plan for pub site dating to 1650
PLANS for student housing at a site dating back to 1650 have been unveiled. Alumno Group is holding a consultation around its plans to build a purpose-built student accommodation facility, with ground floor commercial use. The development will
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Christopher Bell: How music can help children on the post-Covid path to recovery
WHEN counting the casualties left by the pandemic, we must not ignore the anxiety it induced in many people, and especially children. At NYCOS (National Youth Choir of Scotland) we work closely with children and experience how much anxiety affects
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Support event to be held in Skye primary school for community 'still reeling' from tragedy
The first day back behind desks for pupils has been pushed back at a Skye primary school in order to provide support for a community "still reeling" from a tragedy. A man was killed after a firearm was discharged on the Isle of Skye on Wednesday
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Travel disruption and flooding continue as rain batters part of Scotland
Parts of Scotland have been hit by travel disruption which are to be battered by rain this morning. Spells of rain, possibly leading to flooding, are forecast for much of the east coast as well as for southwest Scotland and the borders. A
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Vicky Allan: Will we finally protect our wrecked seabeds in the name of blue carbon?
THERE has been plenty of talk in recent years about how bottom-trawlers and scallop dredgers are wrecking our seabed. Areas at the bottom of our ocean, the scallop diver David Stinson once told me, have been left “looking like the bottom of a quarry
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Rangers tipped for shock transfer move if £40m Champions League qualification achieved
RANGERS have been tipped to make a surprise transfer move IF they manage to overcome PSV Eindhoven to make the Champions League group stage. Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side play the Eredivisie side in the first-leg at Ibrox tonight with a £40m
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Workers face record pay slump in face of rocketing inflation
Workers have suffered a record real-term pay drop as prices soar, new figures have confirmed. When inflation is taken into account, regular wages plunged an average of 4.1% on the year in the three months to June, the Office for National Statistics
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Is it last orders for the disposable barbecue?
As drought continues to bite despite the recent downpours, everybody’s favourite al fresco sausage-charring apparatus finds itself in the health and safety crosshairs You mean the barbecue? Exactly that, particularly the disposable sort you
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HRT over 60 "may be detrimental" for brain and heart health says Glasgow specialist
Starting hormone replacement therapy after the age of 60 "may be detrimental" for heart and brain health, according to a Glasgow specialist. Dr Jen Sassarini, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, said the current research data only supported
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Truss and Sunak set out plans for more transparent Scotland ahead of hustings
LIZ Truss has said she would give MSPs more legal protection to speak out at Holyrood if she becomes Prime Minister. Ahead of the sole Scottish hustings in the Tory leadership race, the Foreign Secretary said MSPs would get the same parliamentary
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Herald Diary: Girl's nicknames? Skip to the loo...
Bog awful LIKE a booze-addled bloke with a bloated bladder, the Diary finds itself retreating to the nearest toilet cubicle for relief. (Perhaps that should be "light relief", which is the specialism of this column, after all.) We recently
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Natasha Radmehr: You've got to love Martin Lewis, the angel who is now focused on saving lives
LAST year, I worked for a social enterprise, helping unemployed people find jobs. Every day I’d strap on my headset like a pilot without a plane and settle in for a sometimes-turbulent stream of phone calls. One day, I chatted to a man who had just
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American giant reveals plan to sell off land at historic Glasgow site
By Scott Wright THE American owner of the ClydeUnion engineering base on the south side of Glasgow has revealed plans to sell part of the site for residential development, declaring that the move will “future-proof” its presence in the area.
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Former Glasgow councillor joins Scottish law firm
By Ian McConnell LAW firm Levy & McRae has expanded its property team with three new recruits, including former Glasgow councillor Jon Findlay. Mr Findlay, who has 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, joins the Scottish firm as
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Mothballed Scottish brewery restarts production after attracting investment
By Ian McConnell Business Editor Speyside Brewery has announced the restart of production – following the mothballing of operations when the coronavirus pandemic hit – having attracted new investment. The Forres-based business will recommence
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Standard Life owner on course to deliver at top end of cash range
By Scott Wright THE pensions and savings giant that now owns the Standard Life brand has said it is on track to deliver cash generation at the upper end of guidance, after a record first half of the year. Phoenix Group, which acquired the life
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Mark Williamson: North Sea boom for global financiers stokes calls for hike in windfall tax
A LEADING North Sea oil and gas firm has underlined how much money international financiers are making in the area even as it revealed the windfall tax may have little impact on it. Neptune Energy grew second quarter profits more than ten-fold
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Neil Mackay: The political parties are useless. In this class war, the people are on their own
PSYCHIATRISTS always listen carefully to the metaphors people use. Symbolic language is a map to the soul, after all. Tune in to phone-in shows today and you’ll hear folk saying they feel "beat up", they "can’t take any more punishment", they’re "under
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Brian Wilson: Scotland's water success should point the way ahead for energy
OUR corner of Scotland has not been troubled with heatwaves. In recent days, when the sun occasionally blinked through, our variable climate increasingly seemed like a blessing rather than a misfortune. One commodity we are not short of is water
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Dentists and Government polarised over how to fund NHS care - with no end in sight
A MEXICAN stand-off? Dentists on one side scaling back on NHS work or pulling out of taxpayer-funded dentistry altogether as they try to force radical reform of the funding model. The Government, on the other, digging its heels in while promising
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Millions unspent on care as dentists cut back on 'unaffordable' NHS treatment
MILLIONS of pounds earmarked for NHS dental care in Scotland went unspent last year despite huge treatment backlogs because dentists “cannot afford to work” within the current system. Figures obtained under freedom of information by the Scottish
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Carlisle auction sees heifers top 302p/kg as 2,172 prime lambs are offloaded in Ayr
Farming By Neale McQuistin Harrison & Heatherington Ltd sold 31 prime heifers at Carlisle yesterday to a top of 302p/kg to average 279p (+8p), while 18 beef-bred, prime bullocks peaked at 289p to average 253p (+17p). Seventy-three beef-bred
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Glasgow tech firm in African wildlife project
A small Scottish technology firm is taking on the vast of Africa as the lead on an ambitious conservation project. Glasgow-based start-up EOLAS Insight is providing artificial intelligence and high-resolution satellite imagery to help count elephants
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Letters: SNP should stop the posturing and deliver a decent health service
AROUND 2pm last Saturday I commenced the unhappy experience of passing a kidney stone. "Our NHS 24" was contacted a couple of hours into the endeavour, and the promise of a GP consultation was obtained. That eventually came at 4.50 am on Sunday
