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Michael Beale issues Rangers squad with 'vibe' warning and makes January window vow
NEW Rangers manager Michael Beale has confirmed he will be handed money to strengthen his squad during the January transfer window and will have no hesitation replacing players if he senses they want to leave Ibrox. Beale, who was confirmed as
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Zebre 17 Glasgow 45: Warriors stand firm to end losing away run
IT was not particularly pretty but it was exactly what Glasgow Warriors needed. After losing 10 away matches in the URC on the bounce, Franco Smith’s side withstood a physical first-half onslaught from Zebre and then stretched clear after the break
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Van Gaal proves there’s life in the old lion yet
As long as there’s Louis…Europe has hope. Van Gaal and the Netherlands marched on to six days of rest and then a World Cup quarter-final date with Argentina. They put three past the United States here as Van Gaal completely outwitted American manager
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Radio with Teddy Jamieson
IT’S been a good week for ageing white blokes on radio. You might argue, of course, that every week is a good one for ageing white blokes on radio and I couldn’t really disagree. But with actor Bill Nighy sitting in for Guy Garvey on 6 Music last Sunday
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‘Disgusted’ John Rankin vows to fight on at Hamilton despite Queen’s Park thumping
ON the day that Queen’s Park went back to their spiritual home of the past, they treated a very decent 3231 crowd inside Hampden Park to a glimpse of a club with a bright future. Which was in stark contrast to the visiting Hamilton side, who have gone
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Gardening: Make your own festive terrarium without spending a fortune
Add a touch of festive magic to your home this Christmas with a low-maintenance terrarium that can be completely personalised to suit your style - and will last long after the other decorations have been packed away. "There are two different types
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Poems that show the Scots language’s eloquence and versatility
Now that this year’s McCash Scots Poetry Prize has been announced, here are three little poems in Scots that show the language’s eloquence and versatility. In the first, Hugh MacDiarmid is sky-gazing; next, William Soutar suffers the heartbreak of
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Travel: Five reasons Tampa makes a great city break
A new flight from Virgin Atlantic opens up Tampa for a short escape, says Sarah Marshall. Like custard creams and talking about the weather, there are few things we Brits love more than Florida. America's Sunshine State has long lured us across
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Travel: Skerryvore musician Daniel Gillespie on his love for Tiree
DANIEL GILLESPIE, MUSICIAN Where is it? The beaches on Tiree in the Inner Hebrides. Why do you go there? Tiree is my home island where I was raised and lived for 18 years before moving to Glasgow for university. I now return home to
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Gardening with Dave Allan: The tree looks merry but how bright are your houseplants?
Are Christmas lights bright enough for our houseplants? These plants obviously need light to grow and flower and with many fewer hours of sunlight just now, natural daylight is at a premium. Our houseplants are, of course, used to the conditions
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Pele receiving palliative care – reports
Pele has been moved to palliative care in hospital, according to reports in Brazil. News outlet Folha reports that the former Brazil international’s chemotherapy has been suspended and he is now undergoing measures aimed at relieving pain and a
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Books: The Dazzle of the Light by Georgina Clarke
THE DAZZLE OF THE LIGHT Georgina Clarke (Verve, £9.99) Following the publication of Kate Atkinson’s Shrines of Gaiety by only a few weeks, Georgina Clarke’s The Dazzle of the Light is similarly inspired by the London underworld of
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Kirstie Allsopp: 'Telly can be a bit of a blood-sucking user'
As a child, Kirstie Allsopp could often be found sitting alone, at the bottom of her family's garden, playing with twigs. Far from partaking in imaginary sword battles or using them as makeshift wands, the school-aged Allsopp was instead meticulously
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Protesters occupy Scottish Power and British Museum over rising energy bills
Campaigners have occupied the Scottish Power HQ and other high-profile buildings across the UK in protest against rising energy bills and “sky-rocketing” levels of fuel poverty. Members of the grass-roots movements Don’t Pay UK and Fuel Poverty
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TV: preview: How to Crack the Class Ceiling; I'm an Alcoholic: Inside Recovery; TVX
ONLY in Britain could you have a sketch like the “Class System”. You know the one, upper class John Cleese looking down on middle class Ronnie Barker, who in turn looks down on working class Ronnie Corbett (“I know my place”). It remains as amusing
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Dive into the world of cinema in the Seventies with Quentin Tarantino's new book...
Fiction Mad Honey Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Hodder & Stoughton, £16.99 (ebook £9.99) What begins as a family crime novel with themes of trust, betrayal, abuse and fear, quickly becomes a poignant note on what it is to
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Books: An atmospheric Scandi-noir novel explores shameful real-life territory
The Night Man Jørn Lier Horst Translated by Anne Bruce Michael Joseph, £18.99 Review by Rosemary Goring There is a formula that few writers of crime fiction dare defy: start the novel with a gruesome discovery or event – dog-walkers
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Murat Yakin cools talk of political tensions after Switzerland-Serbia clashes
Switzerland boss Murat Yakin denied any assertions that politics were at the heart of two tense encounters in his side’s 3-2 win over Serbia, insisting any rumours to the contrary were “just speculation”. The Swiss’ victory in a rematch of the
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Agenda: Why women are flourishing in the world of whisky
WHEN I started out as a distiller almost two decades ago, I was the only female distiller in the UK. The idea of women drinking whisky, let alone making whisky, was rare. I am pleased to have witnessed that over my career I have seen an increasing
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Technology: SwitchBot Lock, a smart lock adapter with plenty of additional features
Good points? Unlike most smart locks which require you to replace the whole assembly the SwitchBot Lock adapts to your current fitting without the need for any screws or tools. Installation is as simple as sticking the adapter to your inner door
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Alex Cole-Hamilton: 'Nicola Sturgeon’s de facto referendum "unspeakably arrogant"
The Liberal Democrats have told the SNP and Scottish Greens they “won’t play their game”, as the pro-independence parties seek to make the next election a de facto referendum on independence. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the leadership of
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Eating and drinking: New openings to enjoy this December
EL&N, Edinburgh Opening December 8, the boutique café group will open its first UK store outside of London in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter. EL&N offers a unique and innovative all-day dining-inspired menu, as well as signature drinks such
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Theatre: Cinderella - Out of the ash pan and into the midden
CINDERELLA? It seems the traditional story of the sooty-faced scullery slave isn’t quite what audiences look for these days. Mice transformed into white ponies? Not in these cash-conscious times. Glass slippers? Well, which sensible young woman
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Save money by making your own Christmas decorations with garden trimmings
Create festive tablescapes and deck the halls without spending a fortune. By Hannah Stephenson. Money tight this Christmas? You don't have to spend a fortune on ready-made festive decorations - materials from your garden, and a bit of creativity
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Galleries/Exhibition round-up: Leaps of faith, flights of fancy and the art of wonder
Visual Ticks 3-4 December. Entry free. Gleneagles Townhouse, 39 St Andrews Square, EH2 2AD. Suzanne Taylor is the latest in a series of artists to exhibit at the Townhouse. Her collection, Visual Ticks, is a series of hand-crafted collages
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Author Pamela Butchart on the cat who brought magic into her world
By Pamela Butchart I don’t believe I’d be where I am today if it wasn’t for the books I read when I was wee. Those books transformed me and my life and took me on a journey far beyond the stories on their pages. They gave me comfort,
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Travel: Why Dutch Caribbean Curacao is the Paradise Island to visit
You've heard of the drink but did you know it's named after an up-and-coming winter sun hot spot, says Lauren Taylor Lifting the venomous spikes, I carefully cut along the striped purple skin of the lionfish. When alive, these sharp spikes can
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SNP MP Kirsten Oswald to step down as the party's deputy Westminster leader
SNP MP Kirsten Oswald has announced she will step down as the party's deputy Westminster leader. The East Renfrewshire MP has said she will follow in the footsteps of outgoing Westminster leader Ian Blackford and not seek re-election to the post
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It’s beginning to look a lot like showtime: Our picks for this festive season
AS the song goes, have yourself a merry little Christmas. But how exactly? Yes, food and drink are a big part of it. Family gatherings too. But is it Christmas without entertainment? What better way to get in the mood for the upcoming Yuletide than
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Adam Scott leads Australian Open ahead of Adrian Meronk
Adam Scott stayed on top at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open despite seeing his course record equalled by Adrian Meronk. The 2013 Masters champion had shot 63 on Friday to share the halfway lead with compatriot David Micheluzzi but saw Poland’s Meronk
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TV: Sheridan Smith stars in new comedy Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
What’s the story? Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything. Define everything. Sex, alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, Terry’s Chocolate Oranges … The list goes on. Tell me more. Sheridan Smith plays the titular character in a new Sky Comedy series
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Ian Blackford's week: 'I’ve seen shadowy figures, clutching sgian-dubhs'
As imagined by Brian Beacom FIRST thing I have to say to your readers is that I wasn’t axed as SNP leader in the House. Yes, it’s true for weeks now I’ve seen shadowy figures behind curtains, clutching sgian-dubhs in their skinny young hands
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Comedian Daniel Sloss on burnout and learning his limits
START as you mean to go on. It takes Daniel Sloss all of 90 seconds to start telling me about his “stereotypical mental alcoholic breakdown”. We’ve barely had a chance to taste our Caffe Nero beverages. Outside it’s a blustery, wet Tuesday
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From Highland folk to Scrooge in the city - What to see and hear this week
Concerts by Candlelight, St John’s Kirk, Perth, tonight, Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, Tuesday, Caird Hall, Dundee, Wednesday, Wellington Church, Glasgow, Thursday The Scottish Ensemble returns to venues around the country with their annual Concerts
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As the Official Singles Charts turn 70, we recall some of the 46 Scottish hits
THE year 1971 saw the release of many landmark albums in the field of rock music. So many, in fact, that the music journalist David Hepworth once wrote a book that catalogued the most influential of them. Acts such as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin,
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Arran’s ferry service is in crisis and islanders are in despair. What’s to be done?
I’m chatting to someone who lives on Arran and ask him what effect the ferries are having on his life. Let me show you, he says. He sends me a picture he took on his phone the other day: Friday November 25 at the Brodick Co-op. He’d popped in to get
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Tory MP rape claims must be properly investigated, minister says
Allegations that a senior Tory MP carried out a series of sexual assaults, including rape, should be properly investigated so as to establish the facts, a Government minister has said. The unnamed MP was reported to the Metropolitan Police by a
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Kevin McKenna meets Stuart Paterson: 'Ye ur whit ye ur son, no whit ye urnae'
IN social media’s chi-chi battlefields, squads of artisan ninjas are constantly seeking their next targets. Lately, they’ve been coming for those who dare to express themselves in anything but establishment English. The poet and Scots language
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Robert McNeil: It’s only a game so why are fitba’ fans always greetin’?
I AM disturbed. Let me finish. I am disturbed by the state people get themselves into at the football. What is it getting out of, readers? Correct: hand. In the World Cup, we see fans – fanatics, remember – crying at their national anthems or when
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Judd Trump edged out of Scottish Open by Thepchaiya Un-Nooh
Judd Trump’s Scottish Open reached its conclusion after losing a gripping deciding frame in a 5-4 quarter-final defeat to Thailand’s Thepchaiya Un-Nooh. Un-Nooh, ranked 54 places below Trump, won the opening frame but saw his opponent reply with
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Uruguay beat Ghana but miss out on last-16 spot to South Korea on goals scored
Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s quickfire double to secure a 2-0 win over Ghana failed to stop Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup on goals scored. La Celeste’s victory had them in pole position to reach the last 16 until Hwang Hee-chan’s late winner
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'Broken system': Housing fears as home loan approvals slump to 11-year low
THE dream of buying a house is further away for more people in Scotland as figures show mortgage approvals have slumped to an 11-year low while interest rates soar. Analysis seen by The Herald shows the average house price in Scotland for the period
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TV reviews: The Traitors; Simon Schama's History of Now; Granite Harbour
SHAME on you, television, for that whole Matt Hancock, I’m a Celebrity carry-on. You let us down, you let yourself down, and you made a shedload of money. Normally I would say nothing could erase the stain of your disgrace, but here comes Simon Schama
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COP15 will tackle global wildlife loss. Here's a plan to save Scotland's nature now
Nearly half of Scotland’s species are in decline, but the situation can be turned around with immediate action to preserve natural habitats, a report reveals. The news around the state of nature is chilling. Study after study, global or national
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Harry Souttar on somehow sizing up Messi after Aussies’ fairy-tale run
Things move a little slower here on a Friday. With the working week running from Sunday to Thursday, Friday is the Muslim holy day, a time for gathering, for congregation at places of worship. In itself, it leaves the crowds feeling a little thinned
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'I don't deny I partied': Chick Young relives his adventures covering six World Cups
I've just interrupted Chick Young's morning coffee. "Could you call me back in 15 minutes? I'll be back sitting on my a**e by then." In an alternate universe, the 71-year-old broadcaster is in Qatar, soaking up Scotland's overdue return to
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Slurs on Steven Gerrard's Rangers reign are disrespectful and well wide of the mark
JASON McAteer caused a right old rumpus last month when he made some highly critical comments about his former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr during a Champions League broadcast on beIN Sports The ex-Bolton Wanderers, Liverpool, Blackburn
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From grassroots golf to head of PGA, Sandy Jones left his mark
In the days since his passing at the age of 75, the tributes have piled in for Sandy Jones. “We’ve done nothing but answer messages of condolence from all over the golfing world,” said Alan White, the chairman of the Professional Golfers’ Association
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BMX phenomenon Danny MacAskill still has plenty of air in his tyres
DANNY MACASKILL doesn’t look at the world in the same way most people look at the world. Rather than breeze past his surroundings as he goes from A to B, MacAskill looks at everything around him as having the potential to be ridden along, jumped
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David Smith: News of Doddie Weir's passing a reminder to align values
As the days come closer to what will be my last in Majorca, I am blessed to make the most of the weather and nice roads to clock several more 100km-plus rides. In many ways I don’t want to step out of this bubble here. As the notification pings
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Peter Lawwell has challenge to shake off dinosaur image with sceptical Celtic support
IT can’t really be said that the return of Peter Lawwell to Celtic has sent shockwaves through Scottish football. So expected was the news yesterday that when it landed, it would have struggled to send a ripple through a glass of water. Like that
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Letters: Lady Hussey’s conduct really cannot be defended
ANGUS MacEachran (letters, December 2) suggests that Lady Susan Hussey should be “given a break” because of “the huge changes that have occurred during the lady’s lifetime and to which she has adapted”. But the fact is that, as recent events have
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'It takes 31 minutes to order and eat six dishes', Ron Mackenna's review
THIRTY-ONE minutes, we say in amazement as we head back out onto Glasgow’s Kilmarnock Road in good time to get home for – da-dah-dah-dah – the start of Strictly. Thirty-one minutes being almost exactly how long it took to for us to walk in, be
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Ross Wilson details his Rangers mandate and updates on Ibrox deals and boss changes
Ross Wilson has heard the comments and read the criticism as everyone - from the press to pundits to punters - have had their say on his Ibrox reign. Such observations can often be dismissed as ‘noise’ at a club like Rangers. When it comes to Wilson
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Herald Diary: Ah, pity the The Krankies
World’s a stage PANTOMIME season is upon us, though in truth the UK is now a permanent panto zone, with Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer competing to see who can be the best Wishy-Washout of Westminster. Meanwhile, in the Scottish Parliament that
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Ange Postecoglou hails Celtic return of 'instrumental' Peter Lawwell
ANGE POSTECOGLOU has welcomed the return of Peter Lawwell to Celtic, saying that the former chief executive was ‘instrumental’ in bringing him to the club, and that his appointment as non-executive chairman will provide stability. Celtic announced
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Brian Taylor: So you want to see big changes in the health service? Join the queue
POLITICIANS in search of a cheap round of applause – a not uncommon occurrence – can generally rely upon three little letters. Not SAS. That was Michael Portillo in a rather curious Conservative Party conference speech. No, those lauded letters
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Prejudice and ridicule, the fate of minority languages in these isles
He was talking ahead of what at least one Fleet St tabloid billed as a rematch between St George and the Dragon. But few people were paying attention to what Cymru defender Ben Davies had to say about one of the biggest games of his life, a World
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Issue of the day: Would you pay £395 for Christmas dinner?
IN these trying times - or even at the very best of times - how much would you fork out for Christmas dinner, even if it contained gold carrots? Against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, some celebrity chefs are asking eye-watering prices
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Legendary World Cup goal shows how modern monetary policy really works
With the FIFA World Cup now well underway, a football analogy seems fitting. Perhaps the most pertinent at present would be the one made by Mervyn King, former Bank of England Governor, during a speech in 2005. He likened Diego Maradona’s second
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Think Scots 'Father of Economics’ was a Tory? Think again
He has been cited as an influence by politicians including Gordon Brown, Barack Obama and Margaret Thatcher. Widely regarded as the first systematic account of a modern commercial economy, The Wealth of Nations is considered as relevant now as
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Football clubs bounce back with profits, backed by US mogul, fund managers and fans
HIBERNIAN and Hearts have both powered to profit in the wake of unprecedented lockdown, and have robust backing from benefactors and fan shareholders. In the final day of our three-part series on Scottish football finances, the great Edinburgh
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The SNP promised 800 extra GPs within a decade. Five years on, we have 61
EXACTLY five years ago, Scotland’s then-Health Secretary Shona Robison set out the Scottish Government’s ambition to “increase the number of GPs by at least 800 over ten years”. This would “ensure a sustainable service for the future”, she said
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Scots walking tour company toasts expansion success amid visitor boom
A Scottish walking tour business set up by two friends after they realised one didn’t exist for visitors to Glasgow to do is toasting a success which has seen them expand the tours to across Scotland and even into England. Dunfermline native Jenny
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Unspun - the political diary: A fond farewell for Ian Blackford
A fond farewell SO farewell then Ian Blackford. He’s leaving his position as SNP Westminster leader to take up some vague undefined role as “business ambassador” for the independence campaign. It’s extremely bad news for fanfiction writer RiseTheHorizon
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Mafia-inspired 'Scotch' whisky with machine gun bottle causes Italian outrage
A Scotch-branded whisky is causing consternation in Italy thanks to its name and unusual packaging. Cosa Nostra is advertised as a three-year-old blended whisky and is sold in a bottle shaped like a machine gun with the words ‘post proelia premia
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Bank staff secure pay rise to cope with inflation
Royal Bank of Scotland owner NatWest has offered more then 90 per cent of its 41,500 staff in the UK a pay rise and one-off cash sum to help them cope with soaring prices. If approved by workers, 39,000 staff on lower pay bands will receive a minimum
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Brian Donnelly: State of economy hits supporters' ability to attend matches
THE backers of Scotland’s football clubs range from fund managers to fan shareholders. Scottish football clubs rely on a variety of funding sources ranging from foreign investment to fan ownership, but what shape are they in financially now after
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John Lewis to develop 1,000 houses through Scottish tie-up
DEPARTMENT store group and Waitrose supermarket chain owner John Lewis Partnership has agreed a £500 million, “multi-decade” joint venture with Edinburgh-based fund management company abrdn to deliver around 1,000 new homes across three communities
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Bolster NHS with 'army' of volunteers and retired health professionals, says expert
RETIRED healthcare workers and volunteers should be drafted in to help care for patients at home or in emergencies as part of efforts to bolster the NHS, a leading cancer specialist has said. Professor David Kerr called for governments UK-wide
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Patrick Harvie admits government 'decades behind' on renewable heating progress
A MINISTER has admitted his government is decades behind progress needed to decarbonise buildings and has insisted that independence would allow Scottish consumers to reap the economic benefits of net zero. Patrick Harvie, the Scottish Government
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Islay gets £1million boost after record-breaking whisky sale
Whisky maker Ardbeg will donate £1 million to community projects on Islay after selling a rare cask for £16m earlier this year. While Scotch whisky these days is a booming sector worth £4.5 billion in exports, in the 1970s the industry was struggling
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What is today's Quordle? December 3 word puzzle hints and answer
The countdown to Christmas is on so tick off your Quordle puzzle and be one step closer to the big day. 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
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What is today's Wordle word? December 3 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
