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What is today's Framed? August 30 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 Wordle? August 30 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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What is today's Heardle? August 30 song hints and answer
Did you get yesterday's Heardle? Keep up your streak by taking on today's musical test. 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
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What is today's Quordle? August 30 word puzzle hints and answer
Did you crack yesterday's Quordle? Take on today's word puzzle to keep up your streak. Whether you've aced the music spin-off Heardle or you've got the film version Framed beat, it might be time to raise the stakes. Described by some as 'Wordle
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Jim Goodwin explains why Liam Scales and Anthony Stewart are his perfect partnership
JIM GOODWIN can see his grand plan coming together at Aberdeen after watching the club’s summer signings settle quickly into life at Pittodrie. Eleven new players have been recruited as the former Alloa and St Mirren manager has stamped his authority
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Andrew Considine insists St Johnstone can finish fourth after Hearts defeat
ANDREW CONSIDINE insists that he and his St Johnstone team-mates can put a poor start to the new Premiership campaign behind them and go on to achieve a top-four finish this term. The Perth outfit have lost four of their opening five league matches
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Lewis Neilson targeting eventual Premier League switch after earning John Souttar comparison
LEWIS NEILSON enjoyed a fine start to life at Hearts, playing an important role as the men from the capital secured a 3-2 win over St Johnstone in his first start for the club, and the defender remains determined to be his own man. The 20-year-old
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Sturgeon says she can't wait until she's old enough not to care any more
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she can’t wait until she doesn’t “give a f*** anymore” and is getting closer to that point every day. The First Minister, an MSP for 23 years and leader of the country for eight, fuelled speculation about her future earlier
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Murray beats US Open 24th seed Cerundolo to make second round
ANDY MURRAY made a positive start to his US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory over 24th seed Francisco Cerundolo in New York. The 35-year-old went into the tournament having only won one match on the North American hard courts this season
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Green MSP fears buffer zone 'postcode lottery' without Scotland wide legislation
GREEN MSP Gillian Mackay has warned of a "postcode lottery" where some people "are able to access abortion services without fear of harassment in some parts of the country, but others are not." The politician - whose bid to bring in a Scotland-wide
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SNP to launch new agriculture plan despite fears over lack of climate progress
SNP ministers hope to transform Scotland into a global leader in sustainable agriculture despite the sector legging behind in cutting harmful emissions. The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its proposed agriculture bill to overhaul
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Scottish Family Party blasted for 'shameful' holocaust 'joke'
THE SCOTTISH Family Party has been criticised for making a joke on social media comparing abortion services in Scotland to The Holocaust. The ‘Christian’ political group - previously branded far right by an anti-fascist organisation - tweeted a
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Islanders 'disregaded' in CalMac ferries fiasco, says spending watchdog
THE islanders waiting for the two boats at the heart of the CalMac ferries scandal have been “disregarded”, the country’s spending watchdog has said. Stephen Boyle, the Auditor General for Scotland, also said the Scottish Government needed to
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'Waste of time': New deal to try to end Scots councils' bin strikes and stop school closures is rejected
A NEW offer made to end Scotland's councils dispute that has seen bins overflowing in streets in Edinburgh and Glasgow has been rejected by union leaders. Unions say a new offer of a 5% increase with a varying one-off payment - for the lower paid
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NHS facing a 'really challenging winter' warns health secretary
The NHS will face a “really challenging” winter, the Health Secretary has warned. Humza Yousaf said he expected the cost-of-living crisis to add to the usual pressures experienced by the health service. The SNP ministers said health boards
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Why Fife's foodie scene is growing in reputation
It might be just over 500 square miles in size, but Fife has a plethora of places to enjoy great food and drink. With long stretches of coastline, acres of fertile fields and plenty of local suppliers, there’s no shortage of excellent natural produce
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Scottish firm eyes up acquisitions as economic uncertainty curbs shipping demand
Logistics specialist CCL has flagged an easing in shipping capacity constraints amid increasing economic uncertainty as the Scottish firm looks to acquisitions to continue its growth. The company, founded in Troon in 1999 by chief executive Callum
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World’s ‘largest private residential ship’ docks at Scottish port
The “largest private residential ship” in the world has docked at a Scottish port, which is experiencing its busiest year for cruises since before the pandemic. The World, which consists of 165 privately-owned residences, berthed at Greenock Ocean
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Actor Alan Cumming offers a daring new insight into the life of Robert Burns
ALAN Cumming has been daring his body to fail. “It’s very demanding,” said the 57-year-old actor, currently delivering Burn, the most physical one-man show of his career, interpreting the life of Robert Burns through dance. “But I am fascinated
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Derek McInnes urges Kilmarnock to build on win over Motherwell
Derek McInnes hopes Kilmarnock’s “much needed” win over Motherwell in the cinch Premiership can help fuel their Premier Sports Cup ambitions against Hearts. Newly-promoted Killie had taken just one point from their first four league games and fell
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Orestis Kiomourtzoglou ready to prove himself with Hearts on the European stage
Orestis Kiomourtzoglou insists he is ready to prove himself with Hearts after being lured to Tynecastle by the prospect of European football. The former Germany under-21 midfielder has penned a three-year deal with the Jambos after they agreed
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20 amazing places to stay in Scotland this autumn
Whether your passion is for glamping in pods or yurts, enjoying award-winning dining in luxury country hotels or even living like royalty in Balmoral estate, there’s a heavenly holiday experience for everyone in our ultimate resort round-up – as chosen
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It looks like a what? Here's why rude-looking veg is on the menu this autumn
Due to the drought affecting large parts of the UK this year, in particular those areas providing the nation’s agricultural produce, farmers are warning of some curiously shaped vegetables heading our way Carrots with arms and legs? That sort
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Experts warn Truss's VAT plans 'inappropriate' and risk exacerbating inflation
ECONOMIC experts have warned Liz Truss’s tax proposals are “inappropriate” and risk exacerbating inflation. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has criticised the Foreign Secretary’s plans which would reportedly cut VAT by 5% across the board
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NASA Artemis 1 moon rocket launch 'scrubbed' after hydrogen leak
The launch of NASA's most powerful rocket Artemis 1 has been postponed following a hydrogen fuel leak. The rocket is expected to take off from Cape Carneval on Friday after it missed its two-hour launch window on Monday. Around 40 minutes before
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Agenda: Women in Malawi are suffering from the anger over climate change
By Tahseen Jafry AT Glasgow Caledonian University, we have found evidence that climate change is making gender-based violence and mental-health problems worse for the most vulnerable women in Malawi. I am the director of the University’s Mary
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Tommy Sheridan declared bankrupt over unpaid legal bill
THE disgraced former perjurer Tommy Sheridan has been declared bankrupt. The 58-year-old former leader of the Scottish Socialist and Solidarity parties was sequestrated over a legal bill of more than £82,000. It followed the Scottish Criminal
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Boris Johnson could attempt 'Trump-style comeback', ex-Tory minister warns
BORIS Johnson could launch a bid to force his way back into office, a former Tory Cabinet minister has warned. Rory Stewart, who ran against Mr Johnson for the Tory leadership in 2019, likened the outgoing Prime Minister to former Italian premier
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Meme of the Day from the Herald Diary
Welcome to Monday. The start of the week. A time to groan, to be glum, to grimace over the grim prospect of an entire working week to get through... Though nobody seems to have told these fish… We all need this smile.. 😊 pic.twitter.com
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with wall
A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a wall. The orange Superbyke motorcycle was travelling south on Main Street, Dundonald, when it turned into Tarbolton Road and collided with a wall at around 11.30am
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New offer made to try to end Scots councils' bin strikes and stop school closures
A NEW offer has been made to try and settle a council pay dispute that threatens to close schools next month and has seen bins overflowing in streets in Edinburgh and Glasgow due to a waste workers strike. A meeting was held between the local government
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Watch NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launch - How to watch and livestream
The final countdown to NASA's launch of the moon rocket Artemis has begun and here's how you can tune in. The rocket launch marks the first in the agency’s Artemis programme and opens the next chapter of putting humans back on the moon. Although
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Labour rules out changing constitution to ban coalitions with SNP
LABOUR has rejected claims that the party is set to change its constitution to permanently rule out acoalition with the SNP. According to reports over the weekend Sir Keir Starmer was set to bring forward proposals to be debated at next month’
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Letters: Millions of us relish speaking our own Scots language. To insult that joy is shameful
BY responding to Alex Gallagher's letter (August 25) in which he suggested that Scots is not a language, I will, no doubt, nudge my (ever uncertain) blood pressure to new unhealthy limits. His appalling diatribe flies in the face of the lived experience
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Gardening: Ways to be less wasteful in the garden
As you start your great garden clear-up at the end of summer, spare a thought for what you may be throwing away. Old squeaky tools, blunt shears, bedding plant debris and vegetable gluts may all end up in the bin. Yet there are many easy ways to
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Giant Aberdeen housing development goes to closing date
A CLOSING date has been set for offers for the huge Countesswells development in Aberdeen, amid strong interest from residential players in the site. The site, one of the largest seen in the area for many years, was brought to the market in May
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Glasgow firm gives staff thousands extra to cope with rising costs
Specialist Glasgow pensions firm @SIPP is giving its non-managerial staff £350 per month to help cope with the cost-of-living crisis. The business, which employs 40 non-managerial staff, has already been giving employees an extra £150 per month
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Gary Townsend's recipe: Aubergine parmigiana
A hearty Italian classic the whole family will love, Aubergine Parmigiana combines slices of golden pan-fried aubergine with juicy tomato, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and salty parmesan for a dish that transports you off to Italy. Ingredients
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Rory McIlroy makes FedEx Cup history with stunning success
Rory McIlroy remarkably overturned a six-shot deficit in the final round of the Tour Championship to become the first player to win the FedEx Cup three times. McIlroy carded a closing 66 at East Lake to finish 21 under par, a shot ahead of Sungjae
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Opinion: Why it's high time to say R.I.P. to P.I.P.
By Stephanie Millar Today sees the full rollout in Scotland of the Adult Disability Payment – the replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). For claimants and advisers it feels like a momentous moment - no more new claims for PIP. I feel
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Truss ‘favours targeted help over support for all’ to ease cost-of-living crisis
The Liz Truss camp has said the Tory leadership frontrunner is leaning towards targeted support over help for all to ease the cost-of-living crisis, but maintained she is not “ruling anything out” at this stage. As the contest enters its final
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Monday Kick-Off: Sunderland fans furious at Alex Neil... and no wonder
Sunderland fan anger towards Neil understandable There isn't a lot that makes sense about Alex Neil's move to Stoke City right now. As the dust was settling over Friday's surprise announcement that the 41-year-old Scot was leaving Sunderland, fans
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HMS Prince of Wales breaks down off south coast after departing for US
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has broken down off the south coast shortly after embarking for exercises in the US. The 65,000-tonne warship left from Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, on Saturday before an “emerging mechanical
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NHS Scotland’s ‘eye-watering’ bill for agency nurses topped £92m last year
NHS Scotland has spent more than £250 million on agency nurses over the last five years – with the bill for the last year alone having almost doubled. Expenditure on locum agency nursing staff amounted to £92,295,816 in 2021-22, compared with a
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Lesley Riddoch: Why does the Scottish Government have a problem with raising the school starting age?
Cynics may say there’s little real point heading to Aberdeen in October for the first in-person SNP conference in three years. There’ll be set-piece speeches, self-congratulatory motions and carefully manicured agendas. Sure. But the journey will
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Doug Marr: In a crisis we need to keep calm and carry on
A lasting memory of the TV series Dad’s Army is Lance Corporal Jones running around shouting “Don’t Panic! Don’t Panic!” while doing that very thing. Jones and the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard may have been fictional, but the wartime government
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Kevin McKenna: Another day, another absurd trolling of the Yes movement
IN 2014 at Nunraw Abbey, a Cistercian monastery tucked into the folds of the Lammermuir Hills, the monks were eager to talk to me about the Scottish independence referendum not long passed. This little band of brothers – ranging in age from about 50
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Flamingo Land developers' plan for Loch Lomond mansion
It is an A listed Georgian stately home whose walls once echoed to the sound of parties with regular guests including former Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden, actors, musicians and a conductor. The historic Woodbank House, which lies just off the
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Heart help at hand when the steaks are raised
MEDICALLY minded Robin Johnston, from Newton Mearns, notes that bright yellow defibrillators, used to combat heart failure, are often spotted on the nation’s high streets. Our correspondent recently spotted one amongst a line of shops in a village
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Issue of the day: The 9 Euro rail revolution
IT was a scheme designed to mitigate inflation and offer an alternative to filling up tanks at eye-watering prices. Now the uptake of the ‘9 Euro Ticket’ in Germany has sparked debate about its potential permanent impact worldwide. The ‘9
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Mark McGeoghegan: For Scottish Labour to win again, a little nationalism would go a long way
There is a period, shortly after the halfway point between elections, when pollsters and party staffers start inventing meaningless demographics and geographies, from Workington Man to the Conservative Celtic Fringe, to make a name for themselves as
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Mark Smith: Five questions about Nicola Sturgeon’s 'Britishness'
If you’re anything like me – some of you will be, some of you won’t – there’s a good chance that, after eight long years, you probably thought you’d heard it all before in the debate about independence. And then something strange happened. Nicola Sturgeon
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Has Scotland's resurrected Connect Festival got a future?
Connect Festival Royal Highland Centre **** It was billed as the music festival for mature music fans that was launched with a bang 15 years ago with big names such as the Beastie Boys, Bjork and Primal Scream. But despite winning
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Monday Interview: Mitchell bringing ‘different perspective’ to Deloitte
By Scott Wright AS the new leader of accountancy giant Deloitte in Scotland, there is no shortage of big priorities demanding the attention of Angela Mitchell. However, instilling confidence in female colleagues is clearly a cause close to her
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Bid to set up domestic abuse register to help tackle 'horrendous crime'
A CONSERVATIVE MSP is attempting to create a register of domestic abusers akin to that for sexual offenders. Pam Gosal is launching a consultation on her proposal, which would create a register for those convicted of domestic abuse. With some
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Power blackouts warning as one in four set to switch off heating during winter
SCOTS are bracing to freeze in their homes this winter amid fresh warnings the energy crisis will lead to the UK facing crippling power blackouts. The blackouts alarm comes as polling reveals one in four will not turn on their heating this winter
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Liz Cameron: Ministers must act swiftly to stave off economic collapse
Businesses and households across Scotland and the UK face severe hardship this winter, with rising food, fuel, energy costs and rampant inflation continuing to take a heavy toll on the purse strings. There is no way to sugar-coat or underestimate
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Munro drives export deal into US market
A Scottish car company is gearing up to ship its fully electric 4x4s to the United States in what is being touted as the UK's answer to the American Humvee. Vehicle production will start at the end of this year at a purpose-built factory in East
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Letters: Indy Scotland will be a huge advance on today's version
IAIN Macwhirter ("Sorry Greta, SNP will fall back into the arms of its first love – oil", The Herald, August 26) raises the dilemma in the SNP over oil extraction and green issues. He points to oil revenues next year of £13bn, with 20bn barrels remaining
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SNP minister criticises 'degrading' DWP as new Scots benefit launched
AN SNP minister has criticised the UK Government’s “degrading functional examinations” as he launched a Scots adult disability payment for 300,000 people. The Adult Disability Payment replaces the Personal Independence Payment, and is designed
