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What is today's Framed? August 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? August 28 song hints and answer
Consider yourself a big music lover? You have got to try Heardle from Spotify. 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 homage to Wordle", Heardle
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What is today's Wordle? August 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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Weaver word game: Cheats and answers for August 28 puzzler
Wordle fans you're in luck - there's a new puzzle on the block offering you a daily mind workout. Originally thought up on Christmas day in 1877 by novelist Lewis Carroll to keep his children, Julia and Ethel Arnold, entertained, he called his
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St Johnstone's Carey on life in Bulgaria and learning from Nakamura
FROM Dingwall to Plymouth sounds like an ideal working title for a book on travels the length and breadth of the British football map. For Graham Carey, it was the very journey he made when leaving the Scottish game seven years ago - before thriving
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Embattled Scotland prove their team spirit despite home defeat to Americans
SCOTLAND just failed to get the better of a powerful United States side yesterday, but the result of this World Cup warm-up match is of little significance. For all that a victory against opponents who are ranked fifth in the world would have been
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Food: Edd Kimber on why the nation turns to baking during tough times
The original Bake Off winner talks to Prudence Wade about the simple joy of baking for yourself, and how nostalgia often inspires his recipes. As the cost of living crisis deepens, you might think something like baking would be the first to go
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Scottish family nurse fox back to health in garden tent
An “animal-loving” family in Glasgow had an unexpected visitor when an injured fox took refuge in their home. The fox – given the name Florence – was nursed back to health by Liz Wink and her four children after they noticed it had a bad wound
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Book review: A powerful portrait of human folly
The White Rock Anna Hope Fig Tree, £14.99 REVIEW BY ROSEMARY GORING A few hundred metres off the coast of Nayarit state in Mexico lies a craggy rock. Some think it looks like Jesus Christ, others have described it as a face with
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Technology: ESR HaloLock 2-In-1 Charger
What is it? A versatile and fast wireless MagSafe smartphone and AirPods charger. Good points? Wireless power products allow for convenient charging of portable devices without cumbersome and messy cables getting in the way. The main
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Travel: Can a caravan holiday ever actually be fun?
Claire Spreadbury and her family check-in to the newly-refurbed Parkdean Southview. Family holidays are expensive. And with the cost of living continually on the rise, taking the kids anywhere can seem like a massive drain on your finances. So,
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Drop off fees at Scotland's largest airports doubled since 2019
Scotland's largest airports have doubled their drop-off fees since 2019, new research has revealed. A RAC investigation showed the fees have increased at two-thirds of the UK's major airports. The motoring services company claimed drivers
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Gardening with Dave Allan: Plastic isn’t fantastic – stick to a real lawn for sake of us all
A garden must be a living, vibrant place and it stops being so when fake plants replace real ones. A frightening number of people buy pretend shrubs, planters and hedges, presumably because they must totally control their garden and their lumps of
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Limited supplies of vaccine to contain monkeypox as cases rise in Scotland
Health chiefs are working to secure more vaccines that protect against monkeypox as cases north of the border grow. Public Health Scotland (PHS) said there have now been 79 laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease. Anyone can contract the
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Garden of the week: Small island’s garden has big, bold ideas
Canna House Isle of Canna Inner Hebrides PH44 4RS Why should we visit? Islands are intriguing places, each with their own geology and microclimate and Canna is a fascinating place. It is the most westerly of the Small Isles archipelago
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Paperbacks: From The Ashes by Deborah Masson
FROM THE ASHES Deborah Masson (Penguin, £8.99) Deborah Masson brings her Aberdeen-based copper DI Eve Hunter back for a third novel, a crime thriller which explores the damage that can be done to children in the care system, and its
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Victims of fatal Highlands crash named identified as American tourists
Three American tourists were killed after a car and a lorry collided on the A9 earlier this month, Police Scotland has now confirmed. The crash took place near Ralia at the road's junction with the B9150 around 4.50pm on Wednesday, August 10.
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On the Radar: Feel the Burn of the best comedy, dance and music
Burn, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, Wednesday to Saturday Fresh from the Edinburgh International Festival, Alan Cumming plays the Bard in this much lauded piece of dance theatre that is a co-production between the National Theatre of Scotland, The Joyce
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Gerard Richardson: Wines on a budget
Now we all know I'm a wine snob and I do tend to like my top end vinos, but every now and then, I do like a trawl around the shelves in what I would call the midweek quaffers range, and I've enjoyed this week quite a lot. It turns out there’s quite
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Off the leash: From parks to parades, the best days out for dogs to get tails wagging
MAKE no bones about it: Scotland is a nation of dog lovers. Testament to this pet-loving culture is the soaring number of dedicated events and activities to treat, pamper and spend quality time with our canine companions. Here, we pick the best
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Paapa Essiedu: A lot of current politicians have got a 'fake it 'til you make it' kind of attitude
When it comes to starting a new job, background research is generally advised. It's a tip that clearly passed Paapa Essiedu by, given the actor has now revealed just how little he knew about forthcoming BBC drama The Capture prior to signing on as
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TV preview: Adrian Dunbar follows Line of Duty to another cop series
THE CHANCES of Adrian Dunbar not fronting a major TV drama after his Line of Duty Super Ted Hastings success were as likely as Edinburgh’s bins being emptied over the Festival period. The Belfast boy is box office. His acting on the Jed Mercurio-scripted
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Travel: Actor Craig McGinlay on his love for Gleneagles
CRAIG MCGINLAY, ACTOR Where is it? Gleneagles, Perthshire. Why do you go there? Great golf courses, scenery and dog walks. One of the things I love most about it is that you feel far enough away from everything, yet it is easy to get
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Food and drink: Fancy a burger? Try this top four
El Perro Negro, Glasgow and Edinburgh The Top Dog, with bone marrow and Roquefort butter, double bacon, caramelised onions, and black truffle mayo, is the most popular burger here. The classic with cheese is a firm favourite for those looking
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Gardening: How to start rewilding your garden this autumn
An expert offer tips on what gardeners can do to rewild their outdoor space as summer draws to a close. Autumn is almost upon us - and a good time to plan some rewilding schemes. If you're emptying summer containers, considering what to do
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Energy price cap increase 'could see three quarters of Scots in fuel poverty', charity warns
ALMOST three-quarters of households in Scotland could end up suffering from fuel poverty owing to the energy price cap increase, an advisory group boss has warned. The charity Energy Action Scotland works to tackle fuel poverty, providing advice
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Nina Nesbitt: I don't look back and regret anything, it was all experience
As she releases her third album, the singer discusses cracking TikTok, her Swedish heritage and run-ins with Reese Witherspoon. In the summer of 2019 Nina Nesbitt went to visit her grandmother in Sweden. But what was originally intended as a holiday
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Theatre: The final countdown to a great rock show
AH, the Eighties, a fantastic time in which to float back down the river of memories and rediscover the happiest of days. Ok, yes, it was Thatcher’s Britain, we had four million unemployed, we were at war with Argentina, and we had to endure the
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TV: The American Presidency with Bill Clinton
What’s the story? The American Presidency with Bill Clinton. I’ll need more information. A six-part Sky History series – hosted and executive produced by former US President Bill Clinton – sets out to explore a raft of thorny subject matter
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Galleries/Events: Snapped, sculpted and painted the best of the miracle of art
‘Recipe for a miracle’ 27 August - 1 October. Entry free. Gracefield Art Centre , 28 Edinburgh Rd, Dumfries DG1 1JQ This exhibition from Kirsty Lorenz presents 12 new paintings inspired by the medicinal and spiritual healing properties of plants
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Drew Allan: So should we have a letters roll of honour?
YOU never know quite what's going to happen on the Letters Pages. It started innocuously enough. On Monday of last week, The Herald's Picture of the Day was a striking shot of a bird on the wing – captioned as a crow. On the Tuesday, a reader argued
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Liz Truss' week: So what's wrong with a bit of xenophobia-lite?
As imagined by Brian Beacom WHAT do you mean I’ve gone too far, by insulting one of the democratic leaders of the western world. You’re asking; ‘Does it make sense to further fragment the west when we’re fighting a proxy was with Russia?’ Well
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Agenda: Why it's important you have your say on land reform
By Andrew Thin HORRIFIC footage of wildfires destroying vast tracts of land across Europe and the water scarcity issues being felt across Scotland and the UK underline the urgent need for action to tackle the climate emergency. The ways in
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Radio with Teddy Jamieson: The Alex Kapranos Show on Absolute Radio
IT'S been a while, hasn’t it? I’ve had the summer off, doing bits and pieces, including buying a new flat - we move next month; frankly I’m a bit stressed - reading a few books and listening to the radio, as usual. Comfort listening, mostly. Get It
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Chancellor suggests those on £45,000 could struggle with sky-high bills
The Chancellor has said even those earning around £45,000 could struggle to cope with skyrocketing prices, as the latest price cap forecast show bills could surpass £7000. The energy price cap, which is set to nearly double from already record
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Books: Dive into a new book this week with our latest crop of releases...
Fiction The Queen Of Dirt Island Donal Ryan Doubleday, £14.99 (ebook £7.99) The Queen Of Dirt Island is a dark and moving novel from one of Ireland's most underrated talents. Set in Tipperary from the 1980s onwards, the novel tells
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Robert McNeil: Dancing and partying Finns signal decline of civilisation
PARTIES are the bane of prime ministers. I don’t mean political parties, which are bad enough, but ill-advised social occasions. Boris Johnson was defenestrated by them. And they have proven a booby-trap for Finnish PM Sanna Marin, who had bare-breasted
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TV review: Did Diana documentary answer the lingering questions?
YAWN? Big, open-mouthed, Grand Canyon-sized yawn? Well, that would be the expected reaction at being subjected to yet another documentary about the death in 1997 of the world’s most famous woman. Investigating Diana (C4, Sunday) suggested that
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Camley’s Cartoon: Bin strike talks fail
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on John Swinney’s handling of the bin strike talks on Saturday, August 27. Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our
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'Decontamination’ could be needed as strikes see waste pile up in Scottish streets
Health experts have warned public areas will need to be decontaminated after the bin strikes have seen mounds of rubbish pile up in the streets. Talks have continued in an attempt to end the council strike which has seen waste workers walk out
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Former Yes Scotland strategist calls for compromise on independence plans
A chief strategist for the 2014 Yes campaign has called for Nicola Sturgeon to drop plans to use the next general election as a 'de facto' referendum. Former Yes Scotland strategist Stephen Noon said the First Minister should instead compromise
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A new street collection of photography reveals Glasgow in all its glory
Any one of them could spark a memory, or a feeling. The old lady tucking into a wafer in the University Café. The remnants of the ruined dairy just before it disappeared forever. Or the be-aproned housewife, hair perfect, wielding her tongs over
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Herald View: In his anger and frustration over energy bills, Martin Lewis spoke for us all
ALL praise to Martin Lewis. As Cabinet ministers kept their heads down, none more so than Boris Johnson, revelling in his role as Prime Minister In Name Only, Lewis, the journalist and money-saving expert, was on the airwaves early, warning in outspoken
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The Burrell Legacy: A Glasgow gift that keeps on giving
BEFORE Sir William and Lady Constance Burrell donated their spectacular collection to the City of Glasgow in 1944, the couple had rarely purchased objects from ancient civilisations. “The decision to change it from a private art collection which
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How to buy Solana cryptocurrency in 2022
This beginner’s guide explains how to buy Solana today through well-regulated exchanges which come with some of the lowest fees in the crypto finance space. Are you currently searching for a place to buy Solana? If you are, you should know there
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Shiba Inu price prediction 2022 and 2030
Shiba Inu crypti was one of the best cryptocurrency performers in 2021, rallying by 48,000,000%. Can Shiba Inu repeat this feat in 2022? Is Shiba Inu a good investment today? Before digging deeper into Shiba Inu and its potential in 2022, let's first
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'How Coldplay derailed my evening meal', Ron Mackenna's review
DO you guys mind, the gold-waistcoated waiter asks, moving outside when you’ve finished your dessert? Outside being some picnic tables at a plastic-hedged pavement area on non-stop Sauchiehall Street where right now at least it’s not raining. Though
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Cardano Price Prediction 2022 – 2030
The cryptocurrency market has been on a downward spiral all through 2022. This is a combination of crypto-related factors and external factors that have affected all markets. Internally, the crypto was entering bubble territory as of November
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What’s the point of independence if its leader claims to be British?
WE surely don’t have long to wait until the Edinburgh festivals add another cultural jamboree to their sprawling roster. Nine separate festivals currently fight for space in August, but there always seems to be room for just one more. This small city
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Issue of the day: Can you ban 'staring without consent'?
A NIGHTCLUB in Australia has outlawed “staring without consent” in a bid to “make everyone feel safe” on a night out, although some revellers are accusing the club of going “woke” and asking them to define when a look becomes a stare. What
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David Leask: Does the 1689 Claim of Right really give Scotland a Union opt-out?
OTHERS were calling him ‘scum” and “traitor”. But as the BBC’s James Cook was being harangued outside the Tory leadership hustings in Perth earlier this month, one protestor had a simple question for him. What, the TV man was asked, did he know
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Brian Taylor: No, Prime Minister – that won’t wash. This energy crisis is an absolute disaster
WHOEVER is responsible for the energy crisis, it is most certainly not the widow on the upper floor of a Dundee multi. Yet she will pay the price. Whoever is responsible for the energy crisis, it is most certainly not the young couple in their
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Pioneering Perth art gallery for sale as couple give up after more than 40 years
THEY have been at the forefront of promoting Scottish artists such as Elizabeth Blackadder and James Morrison while helping to shape the futures of emerging talent as well. However, the the husband and wife team behind a pioneering Perth-based
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Risks to growth are greatest in Europe as conflict threatens winter gas supplies
By Gareth Gettinby 2022 was always going to be a tough year for markets. The need for interest rate rises to counter inflation is due to a variety of pressures including supply chain bottlenecks, the opening up of economies after pandemic
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Where to buy Ethereum Cryptocurrency in 2022 - a beginners guide
This beginner’s guide explains the best places to buy Ethereum with top-ranking exchanges This guide explains how to buy Ethereum for beginners in 2022 with regulated exchanges that have some of the lowest fees in the market. Are you looking
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Tron price prediction 2022 – 2030
Tron is a top cryptocurrency that is used for everyday payments. Tron (TRX) is also used within the Tron Dapps platform to pay fees. Tron has been quite a successful cryptocurrency. It launched in July 2017, and at the time, was trading at $0.0014
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‘Burgeoning’ Scots gaming sector attracts agency to Edinburgh
By Scott Wright A TECHNOLOGY-focused communications agency, which has worked for Marvel, Disney and Warner Brothers, has opened its first office in Scotland, attracted by the heritage and potential of the country’s “burgeoning” gaming industry.
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Caroline Wilson: Why Glasgow city centre will always reign supreme in retail wars
There is something quite magical about city centres in early morning. Before shop shutters are heaved up and the silence is broken by the roar and hiss of the occasional double decker bus. The anticipation before rush hour, when big cities spring
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Letters: What happened to the SNP putting Scotland first?
IS our Scottish Government really in control? Right now we have our First Minister off in Denmark to open a pretend embassy ("FM Nordic trip blasted", The Herald, August 26), fresh from her fourth of five appearances at the Edinburgh Festival and still
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Business braces for a year 'as tough as Covid'
There is truly nowhere to run to nor anywhere left to hide in this accelerating energy crisis as Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi yesterday urged households to cut back on consumption to tackle rising bills. The irony of such an appeal from a man who
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Historic Glasgow health club 'sullied' by seedy incidents as police arrest member
Members of a 150-year-old health club in Glasgow’s west end claim seedy incidents and lax rules are threatening the historic venue. They are furious that a man allegedly caught performing a sex act on himself in a public area of Arlington Baths
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Academic denies 'helping university contact justify promotion rejection'
A marketing expert asked to assess the promotion application of a female economist has said she advised the University of Glasgow to "seek further advice" because she didn't have expertise in the subject area. An employment tribunal heard from
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Energy giant reveals fresh North Sea discovery
NEPTUNE Energy has announced a new discovery in the North Sea’s Norwegian sector – its second find in four months, writes Scott Wright. The commercial discovery at the Ofelia exploration well, close to the Gjoa field, is estimated to hold a recoverable
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Herald Diary: So how much would you suffer for love?
A CONTESTANT in this week’s semi-final of the Miss England competition strutted her stuff make-up-free, the first time such a radical move has been executed in the pageant’s 94-year history. The Diary isn’t entirely convinced that politics student
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Scottish Government says there are 'no proposals whatsoever' for buffer zone 'mediation'
THE Scottish Government has insisted there are "no proposals whatsoever to hold meetings between patients" and anti-abortion protestors to discuss buffer zones. There was anger yesterday after the Public Contracts Scotland website revealed details
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£1.44bn boost to Scotland’s exports in spite of Brexit woe
By Ian McConnell Business Editor More than £1.4 billion of additional export sales are anticipated over the next three years by companies north of the Border on the back of support from taxpayer-funded Scottish Development International in
