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What is today's Framed? September 9 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? September 9 song hints and answer
Have you tried the music intro game Heardle yet? Here's everything you need to know and some hints for today's answer. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' Wordle mind-bender for months now. Described as
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What is today's Wordle? September 9 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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SPFL fixture latest with announcement due tomorrow as Cove Rangers vs Dundee postponed
THE SPFL have confirmed tomorrow night's match between Cove Rangers and Dundee has been postponed. Governing body chiefs have moved to rearrange the match with the fixture postponed in a mark of respect following the passing of the Queen. Cove
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Queen's coffin to lie in Edinburgh at St Giles’ Cathedral
People will be able to pay their respects to the Queen as the monarch’s coffin is expected to lie in rest for 24 hours at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. It is expected that members of the public will be allowed in to the church to file past
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Scottish Rugby suspend all domestic matches as 'mark of respect' to Queen
SCOTTISH Rugby have confirmed all domestic competitive matches this weekend have been suspended as a mark of respect after the Queen's passing. A statement this evening confirmed matches including Scotland's Summer Test against Spain and Glasgow
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What happens next? Day by day after the Queen’s death
The Queen has died and the Prince of Wales is now King. Here is the day-by-day account of what is expected to happen next, leading up to the Queen’s funeral in around 11 days’ time. Day of Death Today would traditionally have been D-Day
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Outpouring of love and grief from public at the gates of Buckingham Palace
Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace as the Queen’s loved ones travelled to Balmoral to be with her in her last hours. When officials carried a notice confirming the Queen’s death to the gates and the flag was lowered to half mast, there were
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Planned strike by Royal Mail workers called off after death of Queen Elizabeth
A PLANNED strike by Royal Mail workers on Friday has been called off following the Queen’s death. Members of the Communication Workers Union were due to continue a 48-hour walkout in a dispute over pay and conditions. General secretary Dave
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Deal by Scottish bus firm MD to safeguard staff
By Ian McConnell Business Editor ALL 70 staff of Kilwinning-based Shuttle Buses have been given a stake in the company, with the business becoming employee-owned as its managing director prepares for retirement. Managing director David
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Will Scottish football fixtures be impacted by Operation London Bridge after Queen's death?
THE Royal Family this evening confirmed the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. A short statement stated the longest-reigning monarch passed away, aged 96, peacefully at Balmoral. It read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this
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Truss: 'Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built'
LIZ Truss has described the Queen as “the rock on which modern Britain was built." The Prime Minister - who met with the monarch just two days ago as she was appointed to the post - said the UK had “grown and flourished” under her 70-year reign
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Liz Truss: 'The Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built'
LIZ Truss has described The Queen as “the rock on which modern Britain was built." The Prime Minister - who met with the monarch just two days ago as she was appointed to the post - said the UK had “grown and flourished” under her 75-year reign
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King Charles issues first statement as Queen Elizabeth dies, aged 96
King Charles has issued his first statement as monarch following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of the Queen at 6.30pm on Thursday. The statement read: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon
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RMT suspends September train strikes after death of Queen Elizabeth
THE RMT union has announced that its planned railway strikes for this month have been suspended following the death of Queen Elizabeth. Over 40,000 railway workers were set to stage fresh strikes in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions
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Britain's political leaders pay tribute to 'loved, respected and admired' Queen
POLITICIANS from across the UK have paid tribute to the Queen. Liz Truss described her as “the rock on which modern Britain was built." The Prime Minister - who met with the monarch just two days ago as she was appointed to the post - said
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Hearts observe minute's silence and wear armbands in 'mark of respect' to late Queen Elizabeth II
HEARTS held a minute's silence as a "mark of respect" after the sad news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The tragic news was confirmed by The Royal Family this evening. A short statement confirmed The Queen had died peacfully at Balmoral
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Queen Elizabeth has died at Balmoral, Buckingham Palace confirms
The Queen has died aged 96. The monarch was placed under medical supervision on Thursday, and Buckingham Palace confirmed she passed away this afternoon. It brings her 70-year reign to an end. She was the first British monarch in history
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Liz Truss campaign boosted by £100,000 donation from wife of former BP executive
THE wife of a former BP executive donated £100,000 to Lizz Truss’s campaign for the Conservative leadership. Fitriani Hay was one of 21 donors named in the Prime Minister’s latest register of interests. In total, she raised more than £420,000
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ITV suspends regular programming indefinitely amid concerns for the Queen's health
ITV will suspend all programming at 5pm amid concerns about the Queen’s health. ITV News will be airing a special indefinitely on the channel as the nation awaits an update on the Queen. Buckingham Palace said on Thursday: “Following further
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Sturgeon to be hauled before MSPs over ferries contracts
NICOLA Sturgeon will be hauled in front of MSPs to give evidence over the Scottish Government’s ferries fiasco. Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee will invite the First Minister to give evidence to help MSPs “get to the bottom of what has gone badly
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Public health leader calls on NHS to suspend 'back office' work to free up more staff for winter on frontline
A LEADING public health expert said the NHS should adopt a 2020-style emergency footing this winter and consider scaling down "back office" functions. Dr Graham Foster, the chair of Scottish Directors of Public Health, told MSPs that some of the
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Patients moved from University Hospital Monklands after discovery of potentially deadly fungus
PATIENTS have been moved from University Hospital Monklands (UHM) following the discovery of a potential deadly fungus. NHS Lanarkshire have confirmed that traces of aspergillus have been identified during a programme of upgrades to the ventilation
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Neilson names Hearts side for Istanbul Basaksehir Europa Conference League clash
ROBBIE NEILSON has named the Hearts side to take on Istanbul Basaksehir tonight. The Turkish club head to Tynecastle tonight in the opening group stage match of the Europa Conference League. And UEFA state Neilson has gone with a 3-4-3 for
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Sturgeon agrees to 'Team Scotland' approach for emergency budget changes
NICOLA Sturgeon has agreed to cross-party talks to rewrite Holyrood's budget in light of the cost-of-living crisis after Anas Sarwar proposed a “Team Scotland” approach. The First Minister said she was willing to work across the aisle, but warned
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Scottish Royal Mail distribution centre put up for auction
A SCOTTISH mail distribution hub has been put up for auction. The Royal Mail distribution centre investment in Kilmarnock is being auctioned with a guide price of £1.1m-£1.2m. The heritable (freehold) interest in the 18,424 sq ft centre produces
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'Utter incompetence': Sturgeon blasts Truss over response to energy bills crisis
NICOLA Sturgeon has welcomed “very belated” energy bills proposals by Liz Truss but has criticised the “utter incompetence” of the UK Government allowing costs to spiral out of control. The First Minister has called on Ms Truss’s administration
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Nicola Sturgeon rules out fracking in Scotland
NICOLA Sturgeon has said there will be no fracking in Scotland, despite Liz Truss’s decision to end the ban in England. The Prime Minister confirmed on Thursday morning that the moratorium, imposed in 2019, would be lifted. She told that
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Energy bill freeze: Households still face 'horrific spending choices this winter'
The Prime Minister’s energy freeze plan was described as a "huge relief" for families and businesses, but charities warned that households still faced eyewatering bills. Citizens Advice Scotland Social Justice spokesperson Stephanie Millar said
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Tory MSP rounds on Sturgeon for 'politicising my family life'
NICOLA Sturgeon has been rebuked by a Tory MSP for using his private life to score political points. At FMQs, Oliver Mundell asked the First Minister to stop trying to “politicise my family life” and said he would never do that to her. It
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Livingston boss David Martindale reveals ‘trepidation’ ahead of Celtic clash
David Martindale admits Livingston face a formidable task on Saturday as they bid to avoid the same fate as every other cinch Premiership side to have come up against Celtic this season. The Hoops have scored a whopping 29 goals and conceded just
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Agenda: We need to find manufacturing solutions closer to home
By Bill Ireland WHETHER it’s the rare gas critical to the production of computer chips or steel that comes from Ukraine or semiconductors from Taiwan, supply chains are being put under critical pressure. As an independent integrator and manufacturer
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Scottish nightlife bosses warn sector will disappear 'within months' without urgent action
SCOTLAND's towns and city centres could be left with little or no nightlife or hospitality "within months" without urgent Government invention to address spiralling energy costs, an industry body has warned. Night Time Industries Association (NTIA
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Royals travel to Balmoral as Queen placed under medical supervision
The Queen is under medical supervision after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said. It was added that the 96-year-old monarch "remains comfortable" at Balmoral Palace in Scotland. A Palace spokesperson said: “Following
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Shamed Derek Mackay 'takes shared responsibility' for SNP's ferries scandal
SHAMED former minister Derek Mackay has insisted he takes his “share of responsibility” for the SNP’s ferries fiasco in his return to Holyrood since being sacked. Mr Mackay appeared before MSPs on Holyrood’s Public Audit Committee over his role
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UCI unveils schedule for 2023 Cycling World Championships in Scotland
The first combined UCI Cycling World Championships has begun to take shape with the release of the schedule for the 11-day event that will be staged in Scotland next August. The event brings together 13 world championships in different disciplines
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Company chaired by Scottish business giant in line for huge windfall
SHARES in AssetCo, Martin Gilbert’s expanding fund management company, leapt nearly 14 per cent this morning as it emerged it could be in line for a windfall worth tens of millions of pounds. AssetCo has a 30 per cent stake in Parmenion Capital
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Liz Truss freezes energy bills at £2,500 for the next two years
LIZ Truss has promised that typical households will pay no more than £2,500 a year for their energy bills for the next two years. In new measures announced today, the Prime Minister told MPs the proposals would shield households from further price
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Disgraced Derek Mackay flees through Holyrood basement
THE disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay has refused to justify his receipt of more than £130,000 in public money after vanishing from Holyrood. The former Renfrewshire MSP fled into the basement to escape the media after he made
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'We are not having a referendum': Tories rule out indyref2 threshold plan
TORY ministers have rowed back on plans for a referendum act which would require at least half of Scotland’s entire electorate to vote for independence before negotiations would start. Reports over the weekend suggested that the measures were
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Heavy rain sees train tracks flooded as new weather warning to hit Scotland
Heavy rain will hit parts of Scotland again as unsettled weather continues to cause travel disruption. The borders, the south-west of the country and parts of the east coast are expected to be hammered by rain this afternoon. The Met Office
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Teddy Jamieson: Alan Garner, who is Booker prize list at 88, proves oldies have so much to offer
THERE are, I know, few reasons to be cheerful these days. There’s a war in Europe, the ice caps are melting, Liz Truss is the new Prime Minister and Stirling Albion could only draw at the weekend. So, you know, hell, handcart, all that. In the
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Ben Doak and Rory Wilson earn Scotland Under-21 call-ups
Scotland Under-21 head coach Scot Gemmill has named 16-year-olds Ben Doak and Rory Wilson in his new-look squad. The pair make the step up from the under-17s for a friendly double-header against Northern Ireland while a number of players move up
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Fracking ban in England set to be overturned
LIZ Truss is expected to reverse England’s three-year moratorium on fracking today, in a bid to increase the UK’s energy security. Reports this morning suggest the lifting of the ban will take effect almost immediately. It will allow the extraction
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Scottish Highlands set for major tourism boost thanks to upcoming new Star Wars TV series Andor
SCOTLAND looks set for a major tourism boost with the forthcoming release of new Star Wars TV show Andor. The 12-part series tells the origin story of rebel fighter Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, who was first seen in 2016 film Rogue One:
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Scottish space marketing agency launches recruitment drive
A SCOTTISH space marketing company has announced plans to take on a raft of new staff. Edinburgh-headquartered AstroAgency said it is to hire into its marketing, technical and public relations support teams. Just surpassing its first two years
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Two rescued from life raft after abandoning sinking boat
Two people have been rescued after they had to abandon their sinking fishing boat and take to a life raft. The pair issued a Mayday call to report that their fishing vessel was taking on significant amounts of water in the vicinity of Lismore island
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Vast bulk of workforce made redundant as Scottish company collapses
By Ian McConnell LIVINGSTON construction, civil engineering and power solutions services company NRS UK has fallen into administration and ceased trading, amid “spiralling supply-chain costs”, with 45 of its 47 staff made redundant. Michelle
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Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool are in ‘a difficult period’ after Napoli humbling
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool have to “reinvent” themselves after Napoli punished an error-strewn display and inflicted a 4-1 loss that compounded their poor start to the Premier League campaign. Having have won just two of their opening six Premier
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Nick Kyrgios cops biggest fine of US Open for behaviour in quarter-final loss
Nick Kyrgios departed the US Open with the biggest fine of the tournament for indiscretions during his quarter-final defeat by Karen Khachanov on Tuesday. The Australian was given a warning during the third set for slamming a drink bottle to the
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Body of former Fettes College teacher found in Northumberland
Police have confirmed the body of a man discovered in Northumberland has been identified as former Fettes College teacher, Dr Peter Coshan, following a cross-border search. Dr Coshan, 75, disappeared from the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh on
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Hearts vs İstanbul Başakşehir: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time
ALL of Hearts' hard work last season has led to this point. The Jambos are preparing for group stage European football. Robbie Neilson's men have entered the Europa Conference League after losing out in the Europa League play-off last month
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Scottish Secretary refuses to say if he backed Liz Truss in leadership election
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has refused to say whether he backed Liz Truss in the Tory leadership election. Speaking to BBC Scotland’s The Nine on Wednesday, Mr Jack said he had an agreement with leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Douglas
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John Swinney: Danger Liz Truss proposals could negatively impact budget
Deputy first minister John Swinney has warned Liz Truss’s tax cuts proposed during the Tory leadership election could have a negative effect on the Scottish budget. Mr Swinney told BBC Scotland’s The Nine on Wednesday evening he did not think the
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Letters: The excess energy profits on back of the Ukraine war must be taxed
OUR new Prime Minister, in reply to a question from Keir Starmer at PMQs on how support for households in the face of rising energy prices would be paid for, said, in rejecting a windfall tax on energy companies, “this country will not tax its way
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Alison Rowat: Meet the new Thatcherites – same as the old ones at heart
OF all the blondes jostling for attention this week, one stood head and shoulders above the rest. It was not Boris Johnson or his wife, who left Downing Street in a whirl of silk fuschia and kisses (her) and growling (Dilyn the dog and his master
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Neil Mackay: New front in politics: STUC v SNP as trade unionists put their foot on the neck of Scottish Government
THE STUC has its foot on the neck of the SNP and won’t let up. Trade unionists are rallying in their thousands outside Holyrood today – a clear symbol of a significant shift in Scottish politics: the STUC now feels like the main opposition to the SNP
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Herald Diary: Please, no emergencies here. Thank you for your assistance
BamBOOZEled WE continue wincing over mistakes that occur while ordering booze. Grant MacKenzie from Bearsden was in a London bar when he was served an umbrella-topped white cocktail, garnished with a slice of pineapple and two maraschino cherries
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Rebecca McQuillan: Liz Truss is shaking things up. Sturgeon and Starmer must respond
UNITED Kingdom? It hasn’t looked much like it this week. The chasm between the leaders of these isles just widened, pointing the way to a general election that will be a battle of ideas. Arguably that’s exactly what we need, to challenge complacent
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Fact or fiction: Author and islanders battle to block plans for one of Scotland's biggest salmon farms
It is one of the smallest islands on the Orkney archipelago at just four miles long and a mile wide and with an estimated population of 75 people. But today the tiny island community of Papa Westray is at the centre of a battle to block the development
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Where eagles dare to fly: The southern Scotland return of the birds immortalised by Sir Walter Scott
THE screaming eagles around Loch Skeen in Dumfries and Galloway were immortalised in Sir Walter Scott's poem Marmion - but remained silent for some centuries. At the time of his writing in the early 19th century there was a score of golden eagle
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Buchanan Galleries demolition: first look at how the revamped area could look
A SERIES of images have been released showing how a regenerated part of Glasgow could evolve with the demolition of a flagship shopping mall. The Herald can today reveal exclusive artist's impressions as the launch of the second stage of the consultation
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Rape crisis group seeks to make controversial Scot Gov victims-meet-abusers justice plan safe
RAPE Crisis Scotland is moving to try and make safe a controversial Scottish Government plan to make victims of complex abuse hear apologies from their attackers. A coalition of 23 women's activists and women's aid groups as well as 20 experts
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Disgraced Derek Mackay to appear at Holyrood today
THE disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay will return to Holyrood for the first time in two-and-a-half years today to give evidence on the CalMac ferries scandal. Mr Mackay approved the £97million contract for the two boats given
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Housebuilding giant posts record profits but warns on interest rates uncertainty
BARRATT Developments said UK reservations were lower than a year earlier amid the impact of “significant macroeconomic uncertainty”, but it believes market fundamentals remain strong on supply and demand. The housebuilder posted record annual figures
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Assisted dying plans to be pushed ahead after majority support proposals
PLANS to introduce assisted dying legislation will be pushed forward today after being overwhelmingly backed by a public consultation. LibDems MSP Liam McArthur will formally lodge his Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood today after 76 per cent of
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Scottish drone inspection specialist in Australia expansion
A SCOTTISH drone inspection software specialist has announced a major link-up with Australia-based Azure Integrity. Cyberhawk’s data visualisation software will combine with the Australian firm's extensive drone capabilities under the agreement
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Mark Smith: The extremists who do not speak for me
I’ve been talking to a couple of people in the farming industry in recent days and the conversations have been preying on my mind a bit. One of the farmers said he was worried about his future livelihood – “everything is vegan, vegan, vegan,” he said
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Documents spark 'insider dealing' fear over education reform
Ministers have been accused of presiding over “insider dealing” after documents revealed that key groups tasked with managing education reform are dominated by agencies facing the axe. The development is fuelling fears that a sweeping overhaul
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Nominees prepare to raise the roof
After a long, hot summer, during which they cross-crossed the country visiting every single home, apartment and development entered into The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, the judges have now done the tricky business of drawing up their short
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Scott Wright: Tourism firms 'more concerned now' than in depths of pandemic
WHEN lockdowns were in force and people were unable to travel beyond their local authority boundaries, it would have been difficult to imagine how conditions could have become any worse for hospitality and tourism businesses in Scotland. Yet, as
