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What is today's Framed? September 6 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? September 6 word puzzle hints and answer
If you loved the word game Wordle, you are going to love its brainteasing cousin Quordle. 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
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What is today's Heardle? September 6 song hints and answer
Spotify's music intro game Heardle is the game all music lovers need to play. 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? September 6 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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Two cabinet ministers resign ahead of Liz Truss becoming Prime Minister
HOME Secretary Priti Patel and minister without portfolio Nigel Adams have resigned from the Cabinet. In a tweet, Ms Patel said she would continue "my public service to the country and the Witham constituency from the backbenches." Ms Truss
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Here we are now: Nirvana win their lawsuit over iconic Nevermind album cover
A much-publicised lawsuit involving what is probably the most iconic rock album of the 1990s has finally been resolved by a judge in a California district court What’s the record? It is Nevermind by American band Nirvana, released 31 years
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Work starts on £4.5m tennis centre after two-year delay
WORK has started on six new indoor tennis courts after the pandemic put the project on hold for two years. Developers Clark Contracts, which has bases in Edinburgh and Paisley, has moved into Oriam, Scotland's Sports Performance Centre, at Heriot-Watt
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Ferguson ferry fiasco: Disgraced Derek Mackay returns to Holyrood
DISGRACED former minister Derek Mackay is to appear in front of Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee on Thursday, to answer questions about his role in the CalMac ferry fiasco. It will be the first time the ex-SNP minister has been seen in parliament
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Student & Staff Wellbeing top priority at South Lanarkshire College
Supporting the wellbeing of students and staff is always a number one priority for East Kilbride based South Lanarkshire College. At South Lanarkshire College support staff, lecturing staff and the senior leadership team appreciate that life can
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Tory MSP quits Holyrood to immediately take on net zero job
A TORY list MSP has stood down from Holyrood and has been immediately replaced by a former councillor. Dean Lockhart, Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, has stepped down from the role with immediate effect. Mr Lockhart, the convener
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Owner of Scotland's famous Old Course Hotel, Herb Kohler, dies aged 83
THE owner of Scotland’s famous Old Course Hotel Herb Kohler Jr has died aged 83. Mr Kohler oversaw the expansion of his family’s plumbing business into a worldwide leader in the industry whilst also becoming a prominent figure in the world of
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World Alzheimer's month: Seven things you might not know about dementia
Experts explain some lesser-known facts about the condition. By Katie Wright. September is World Alzheimer's Month, which aims to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia. First off, Caroline Scates, deputy
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Rishi Sunak: The downfall of the frontrunner to become the next prime minister
HE was the Tory golden boy destined to take over the reins at No 10 – but Rishi Sunak lost his shine after being caught up in partygate and failed to win over the crucial support of Conservative members as he was labelled out of touch. The former
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Urgent appeal for volunteers as cost-of-living crisis strains families
Childline in Scotland’s biggest city is urgently appealing for volunteers to become counsellors as the cost-of-living crisis increases pressures on young people. The counselling service for children has fewer volunteers than it needs as numbers
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Profile: Who is 'child of the union' Liz Truss?
LIZ Truss will be the 56th prime minister of the UK, the 15th prime minister of the Queen's reign, the fourth Tory prime minister in six years, and only the third female prime minister the country has ever had. Unlike her predecessors, and her
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Accounting giant to open new office in Stirling
THE accountancy giant that incorporates the former Campbell Dallas and Scott Moncrieff firms in Scotland has opened a new office in Stirling. Azets said it will increase its headcount in the city to 24 following the move to the open-plan offices
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'Terrible news for Scotland': Warning as Liz Truss to be next Prime Minister
LIZ Truss being installed a the next Prime Minister is “terrible news for Scotland”, her political opponents have warned. The Foreign Secretary will replace Boris Johnson in Downing Street after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest
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Agenda: Taking a playful, adventurous approach to learning
By Victoria Vardy IT was incredibly rewarding to celebrate the four Scottish schools and 850 pupils who successfully completed the pilot year of the ground-breaking Gen+ programme last term. Now, we are preparing to introduce our programme to thousands
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Oliver Mundell quits Douglas Ross's frontbench team for personal reasons
Oliver Mundell has stepped down from the Scottish Conservative frontbench for "personal reasons", the party has said. The MSP for Dumfriesshire had served as the Shadow Education Secretary since last year's election. It is the second time
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Hydrogen-powered train to undergo trials in Scotland
A hydrogen-powered train is being tested in Scotland. A former ScotRail train which has been converted to run on hydrogen is being trialled on the five-mile Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway heritage line near Linlithgow, West Lothian. The first hydrogen
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LIVE updates after Liz Truss wins Tory leadership contest
1:32pm Defeated Tory leadership contender Rishi Sunak urges party to unite behind Truss In his tweet congratulating
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Famous Glasgow pub, opened in 1903 and closed for more than two years, is bought
By Ian McConnell One of Scotland’s oldest pubs, The Griffin in Glasgow, has been bought by Isle of Skye Brewing Company owner Kenny Webster, signalling his first move into the licensed trade. Mr Webster purchased the bar – which has operated
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Please don’t forget to activate your Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card
Householders sent a £105 Scotland Loves Local Glasgow Gift Card to help them with the cost of living crisis are being urged not to forget to activate them. Eighty per cent of the gift cards received by eligible homes by Glasgow City Council have
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Liz Truss wins Tory leadership contest and rules out early general election
LIZ TRUSS has won the Tory leadership contest and will be the UK’s next Prime Minister. The Foreign Secretary defeated rival Rishi Sunak, winning by 81,326 votes to 60,399. It brings to an end the gruelling and often vicious two-month-long
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Letters: The Scottish Government's draconian policies on alcohol are tiresome and ineffective
LIKE Ian McNair (Letters, September 2) I too am totally scunnered with our Scottish Government’s alcohol restrictions. Whilst I fully accept that our track record is far from healthy, I do not understand the thinking behind the policies being effected
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Paperbacks: Women Like Us by Amanda Prowse
Women Like Us Amanda Prowse (Little A, £8.99, published Tuesday) WHAT kind of woman is Amanda Prowse? Well, as we learn in the opening pages of her memoir, the author is someone who grows epic spider plants, loves Duran Duran and prefers
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Iain Macwhirter;: How the Religion of Social Justice Captured the Western World byAndrew Doyle. Review
The New Puritans: How the Religion of Social Justice Captured the Western World Andrew Doyle Little Brown Review by Iain Macwhirter EDINBURGH Festival luvvies finally had to admit the reality of cancel culture this year when the Fringe
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Record roll at Scottish school where pupils start at six
Steiner Waldorf schools are the only educational establishments in the UK that do not start formal learning until children are in their seventh year, which is the norm in most European countries and around the world. Their school in Scotland’s
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Work starts on 64 new homes at former high school site
WORK has started on a new £12.5m affordable housing development in the Scottish Borders. Cruden Building, part of the Cruden Group, is building 64 energy-efficient new homes on behalf of Eildon Housing Association. The development contributes
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Nick Kyrgios eyes off big prize after stunning victory over Daniil Medvedev
Nick Kyrgios has his eyes on the big prize after a stunning victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev to continue his brilliant summer by reaching a first US Open quarter-final. Making the Wimbledon final has wetted the Australian’s appetite
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Major fire at recycling centre extinguished but residents urged to avoid area
A major blaze at a recycling centre has finally been extinguished after firefighters battled the flames for an entire day. Fire crews were called to Shore Recycling at the Friarton Industrial Estate in Perth at 4.30am on Sunday. Six fire engines
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PGMOL effectively accepts VAR decisions at Chelsea and Newcastle were wrong
Referees’ body PGMOL has effectively admitted the respective VAR decisions to disallow goals at Chelsea and Newcastle on Saturday were wrong and promised to “fully co-operate” with a Premier League review of the incidents. The Professional Game
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The arts in Scotland is facing an existential crisis, says Dr Stephen Langston
Dr Stephen Langston is senior lecturer and programme leader for performance at the University of the West of Scotland “WHAT can I not spend my money on?” It’s a difficult question that most of us are being forced to ask ourselves right now, due
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Truss promises energy crisis plan within a week if she becomes PM
By Kathleen Nutt Political Correspondent LIZ TRUSS has promised a plan to tackle the energy crisis and soaring bills within a week if she becomes Prime Minister tomorrow. The Foreign Secretary, who is tipped to defeat rival Rishi Sunak
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New tenants move into former Rolls-Royce factory
FRASERS Property has secured three new lettings at West 100 & 200, the £14 million industrial development at the former Rolls Royce factory in Hillington Park. Headlam, the European floor covering distributor, is relocating to an 8,598 square foot
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Pictures show Highlands lit up by Northern Lights display
Some lucky Scots were treated to a "spectacular" Northern Lights display on Sunday night. The dark skies in the country highlands were lit up by dancing lights, as a spike in geomagnetic activity, which is associated with the phenomenon, was registered
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Smokers face fines as new rules around hospital buildings come into force
Scots could face fines from today if they are caught smoking within 15 metres of a hospital building. The new rule is the latest step in the Scottish Government’s plan to create a tobacco-free Scotland by 2034. It also supports the voluntary
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Opinion: Listening to the voices of digital exclusion
By Kyle Scott Over the past three years Scotland’s Citizens Advice network has pulled out all the stops to ensure that, no matter the issue, you have an accessible advice service that delivers for you. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, around
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Flu and Covid jab programme starts ahead of 'winter wave of respiratory virus'
Health care workers and care home residents are to start receiving Covid boosters and autumn flu jabs from Monday as the autumn vaccination programme gets under way. Thousands of people across Scotland have already been issued appointments, with
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Next PM to be confirmed amid reports Truss to consider energy bill freeze
Liz Truss is considering a freeze on energy bills in an effort to help households cope with rising living costs. The Foreign Secretary is widely tipped to win the Conservative leadership race as the UK's next prime minister will be officially
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What will Celtic have learned from past Euro failures? - The Monday Kick-off
CELTIC enter the Champions League group stage for the first time in five years this week with a test of their European credentials on the line. For all the relative success that Rangers have had in continental competition, Celtic’s attempts to
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WATCH: Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg makes its debut - success or shambles?
LIONEL Richie was wrong – there is nothing easy about Sunday morning. Ask Laura Kuenssberg, who made telly history yesterday by becoming the first woman to take permanent stewardship of a flagship Sunday morning politics show. Women have anchored
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Mark Smith: The ‘Scottish Gap’ – does it trap us in the UK forever?
I once interviewed a brilliant 101-year-old Edinburgh woman called Phyllis Ramsay who told me that one of the reasons for her longevity was her daily diet (porridge for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, something nice from M&S for dinner). She’d also
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Kirsty Strickland: Scottish Government must address concerns about domestic violence justice plans
Scottish Government plans that could facilitate meetings between sexual violence survivors and their attackers have come under fire in recent days. An open letter to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, signed by some Scottish Women’s Aid groups
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Doug Marr: We’re all sold short by fake online reviews
It’s probably better to own up at the start. I recently bought new sunglasses online. They arrived promptly and after waiting patiently for a sunny day in the north-east, they lived up to expectations. A couple of days later, I was surprised by
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Issue of the day: What will 2022 viewers make of Alf Garnett?
HE is one of the most controversial characters to ever grace our TV screens, so what will today’s politically correct world make of the return of Alf Garnett? Alf Garnett? The fictional character is the central figure in the classic British
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Why all that jazz has got political tones
MUSIC fan Linda Smallwood attempted to persuade her boyfriend to visit a jazz club with her when the couple visited New York last week. Her suggestion did not meet with any great enthusiasm. “I hate listening to jazz,” confessed the beau. “
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Kevin McKenna: The SNP have loved every minute of the Tory leadership contest
THE Conservative Party leadership contest has provided the Scottish Government with an unexpected summer windfall. There have been so many tasty treats that Nicola Sturgeon must feel like a child who’s been given a few quid to spend as she likes
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Home truths on the future of out-of-office working
Following reports that workers at Apple are pushing back against a return-to-office order and petitioning for the right to continue to operate from home, Sir Tom and Lord Haughey have raised questions about the long-term future of home-based working
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Scale Up Scotland project offers turbo boost for ‘rocket fuel’ entrepreneurs
Sir Tom Hunter has announced an exciting evolution of the Scale Up Scotland initiative. Speaking on the Go Radio Business Show, he revealed Scale Up Scotland 2.0 will build on the success of the original scheme for entrepreneurs, with intensive, strategic
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Who’s willing to speak truth to power in a time of crisis?
TWO of Scotland’s leading business figures have sparked a debate on the real reasons behind the UK energy emergency, while urging government to do more to mitigate its impact on people already suffering the dire effects of the cost-of-living crisis
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John Swinney to unveil spending review two weeks after UK emergency budget
By Kathleen Nutt Political Correspondent THE Scottish Government will lay out the results of a fiscal review within two weeks of a UK Government emergency budget, John Swinney has said. Ministers pledged to undertake a budget review in
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Caerlaverock's history reveals medieval climate battle
AS record-breaking high temperatures scorch the west coast of America and devastating floods ravage Pakistan, the impact of climate change is being felt all over the world, more and more with each passing day. But new insight into one of Scotland's
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Scottish firm looks to tackle ‘environmental vandalism’
With an estimated three million desks and chairs from UK offices going to landfill every year – regardless of condition – Andy Russell of Scottish commercial furniture consultancy Bureau Group has made it his mission to tackle what he describes as
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Scottish food and drink, including beer and whisky, on show in Asia
By Ian McConnell A SELECTION of Scotland’s premium food and drink offerings, including whisky and beer and plant-based snacks, will be on show this week at a major trade event in Singapore. Scottish Development International is leading a delegation
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German-style system of senior schooling 'could help close exams gender gap'
Scotland should consider restructuring its senior schooling system along German lines to re-engage boys and tackle the yawning gender gap in exam results, according to an expert. The call comes after learners north of the Border sat external tests
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Largest collection of 'Glasgow Girls' artworks in decades goes on display
THEIR artworks are indelibly associated with Scotland's largest city, but now a major new exhibition set to bring together the largest collection of pieces by the Glasgow Girls in more than 30 years. The display, which opens today and runs until
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David Lonsdale: Policies viewed through lens of effect on living standards
Later today the UK’s newly elected prime minister will be unveiled, and after meeting HM The Queen at Balmoral, they’ll get the keys to Downing Street. What awaits them, and their newly appointed Cabinet over the coming days, is a formidable array
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Letters: Remaining in the UK is guaranteed to make us poorer
DOUGLAS Cowe (Letters, September 2) complains that the SNP "provides absolutely no evidence that independence will work" apart from the empirical evidence gathered from around the world from small independent countries without Scotland's fabulous resources
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Warning kidney dialysis patients could face 'eat or treat' choice
Scots with kidney disease who dialyse at home could be forced to skip vital treatments amid soaring electricity costs. Thousands of patients with kidney failure rely on dialysis to keep their blood clean and prevent a toxic build up of waste products
