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Lee Johnson to prioritise trimming Hibs squad in January transfer window
Hibernian manager Lee Johnson would love to find a replacement for Martin Boyle in the January transfer window - but insists his priority will be offloading fringe players. The Easter Road boss admits he has been left with a bloated squad following
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Hearts face nervy suspension wait over Cochrane red card in friendly brawl
Hearts face an anxious wait to find out whether Alex Cochrane will land a Scottish FA suspension following the defender's red card in Sunday’s abandoned clash with UD Almeria. The ‘friendly’ with the La Liga outfit in the Costa del Sol was cut
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Brazil players display banner in support of Pele after seeing off South Korea
Brazil’s players displayed a banner in support of Pele on the pitch as they celebrated their victory over South Korea in the last 16 of the World Cup. The squad unfurled the banner, which featured just one word – ‘Pele!’ – alongside a picture of
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Police training college to close as ‘precaution’ amid Legionella concern
Police Scotland’s training school is to close after tests detected the “potential presence” of legionella. Further investigations were carried out after traces of the bacteria were detected two weeks ago in a shower block at Tulliallan, in Kincardine
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Boosted Holyrood borrowing powers and protections under Labour's devolution plans
SNP ministers would have borrowing limits raised while extra protections would be rolled out to ensure the UK Government does not undermine devolution, under radical plans unveiled by Labour. Gordon Brown has finally published his devolution blueprint
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Rangers board sign off Ibrox redevelopment to boost disabled facilities
Rangers have rubber-stamped a multi-million pound refurbishment of Ibrox that will provide class leading facilities for disabled supporters on a matchday. Disgruntled fans have repeatedly raised the issue of disabled access and seating arrangements
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RMT union announces further strikes as members advised to reject offer
The RMT has announced that it will put a pay deal to members with advice to reject Network Rail's offer, with further strikes to take place over Christmas. Workers on the railways are seeking a pay rise in line with spiralling inflation, but were
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Spending £20m on Indyref2 'not prudent' pro-UK business group tell Swinney
JOHN Swinney has been told spending £20 million on an independence referendum next year is "not prudent" as he was urged to reallocate the money to boost the economy. The call has been made by a pro-UK business group ahead of the Scottish budget
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'Hypocritical' Starmer under fire after criticising SNP's de facto referendum plans
SIR Keir Starmer has been branded “utterly hypocritical” after he accused the First Minister of attempting to “stand in the way of common sense” with her ‘de facto’ referendum plans. The Labour leader suggested he would reject the SNP leader’s
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Fernando Santos unhappy with Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction over substitution
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has revealed he was not happy with Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction after being substituted in their final World Cup group game. Ronaldo appeared angry after being withdrawn 25 minutes from the end of Friday’s 2-1 loss
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David Mundell reveals he will stand again at next General Election
FORMER Scottish Secretary David Mundell has revealed he is to stand again at the next General Election. Mr Mundell, the Tory MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, said he plans to put himself forward for the seat. "It is my intention
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Kim Woodburn on GB News and how an LGBT icon torched her reputation
A gay icon lies smouldering. Ashes are all that remain of a reputation carefully built over two decades. Kim Woodburn first appeared on our screens in 2003 alongside Scot, Aggie Mackenzie, in the Channel 4 series How Clean Is Your House? Further
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New direct transatlantic route from Scottish airport unveiled
A new route between Edinburgh and the Canadian city of Calgary will begin next summer. WestJet 787 Dreamliner flights will fly from Edinburgh Airport on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays. The airline will operate the service from May to October
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Wine with Gerard Richardson: Tawny Ports are great partnered by rich hard cheeses
Yeah, I know we looked at Tawny Ports in the spring and I raved about how fantastic they are when served chilled and partnered by barbecue food, but here’s the thing – they are also quite sublime as fireside wines partnered by a selection of rich hard
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Clear advice for moving into the American arena
Testing the water is key to the success of any company expansion, according to Lord Willie Haughey. Responding to Scott Dickson, founder of Phox Water, on the Go Radio Business Show, who had asked about the best way to expand his multi-award winning
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'Best in the UK': New principal details plans for University of the West of Scotland
THE new principal of a Scottish university has pledged to make the institution the UK's "leading modern university", despite a higher education climate of strikes and funding difficulties. Professor James Miller is the first nurse to be appointed
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Rangers AGM and why fireworks predictions will probably fail to spark
Are we awaiting the Rangers AGM, or the WWE Royal Rumble? It gets hard to tell sometimes. Given Scottish football's beloved tendency for chaos, the hype surrounding the Ibrox board sitting down to face some pretty angry punters is completely understandable
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Wind down this winter with these unconventional therapies
Feeling a bit flat recently? You’re not alone. Turn on the TV and you’ll be greeted by endless bad news stories, venture outside and you’ll be met with cold and darkness… it’s easy to find yourself in a bit of a funk as we head into the long winter
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Hearts defender Kye Rowles opens up on ‘bittersweet’ World Cup experience
Kye Rowles has hailed his World Cup learning curve, despite the ‘bittersweet’ ending to Australia’s bid for glory. The Hearts defender was central to the Socceroos’ success in Qatar, where they became just the second team from Down Under to reach
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Donate to these Scottish charities now the season for giving has arrived
It's the time of year for generosity and altruism - so dig deep and help support these four vital Scottish charities ... BEACON ARTS CENTRE TV favourites Jane McCarry and Mark Cox will be back on stage this Christmas when the curtain
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Mone accused of 'extraordinarily aggressive' lobbying on Covid deal by Hancock
MICHELLE Mone used "extraordinarily aggressive" lobbying in support of a Covid contract, Matt Hancock has claimed. The disgraced former UK health secretary said the Conservative peer sent him a 'threatening' message complaining the firm she was
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Inspectors raise concerns patients at Scots hospital ‘did not appear well cared for’
Health inspectors have raised concerns that “many patients” in a Scottish hospital did “not appear well cared for” – with a shocking report telling how they saw the accident and emergency department operating at 230% of capacity. Healthcare Improvement
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SNP Government accused of 'deception' over steel plant deal
THE SNP trade minister has been accused of a lack of transparency over a momentary deal that may have exposed Scots taxpayers to huge financial costs. The Scottish Liberal Democrats criticised Ivan McKee after obtaining new documents about the
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Dundee United defender Charlie Mulgrew reveals post football plans
Dundee United defender Charlie Mulgrew has revealed his retirement plans for after football. The 36-year-old was recently announced as taking on a player-coach role at Tannadice. He had been out with an injury for a significant period of time
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Gary Townsend's recipe: Quince jelly and oatcakes
I adore quince jelly; it goes so well with both savoury and sweet. It’s the perfect Christmas accompaniment and a worthy partner to any cheeseboard. Here I’ve paired it with oatcakes – another must have on my Christmas snack list. Ingredients:
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Police investigate report of burglary at home of England star Raheem Sterling
Surrey Police have confirmed they are investigating a report of a burglary at the home of England forward Raheem Sterling. England manager Gareth Southgate said on Sunday night the Chelsea star had returned to the UK from the team’s World Cup camp
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Warren Gatland returns as Wales head coach in place of Wayne Pivac
Wayne Pivac has left his role as Wales head coach and been replaced by Warren Gatland. The Welsh Rugby Union confirmed Pivac’s departure following their review of Wales’ Autumn Nations Series campaign that included a home defeat against Georgia
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Cosa Nostra whisky under investigation by Scotch Whisky Association
The Scotch Whisky Association is investigating after a product named Cosa Nostra sold in a machine gun-shaped bottle caused outrage in Italy. The product, produced by a Polish company, is branded as a three-year-old Scotch and is named after the
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Scot dies after shooting at bar on Caribbean island of St Lucia
A Scottish man has died and another man is injured following a shooting at a bar on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. Donnie McKinnon and Peter Jackson were at a bar in Market Road, Soufriere, when the incident happened on Saturday afternoon, according
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SNP leadership rivals name deputies as race to replace Blackford enters final hours
SNP leadership hopeful Alison Thewliss has named Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East MP Stuart McDonald as her pick for deputy. The joint ticket will be a blow to rival Stephen Flynn as both men were part of the so-called Tuesday Club
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Inverness detail 'lack of SPFL assistance' as club forced to play U18 side
Inverness have revealed that they will be forced to play a number of youth players in their SPFL Trust Cup tie against Hamilton this weekend. Billy Dodds' side are currently suffering an injury crisis and as a result they have warned supporters
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Scotland fan Gordon Brown watches England set up 3-1 World Cup defeat against France
Last Wednesday was the 150th anniversary of Scotland and England’s 0-0 draw at Partick’s West of Scotland Cricket Ground. It was the first official men’s international football game, and a rivalry between the two sides has persisted ever since
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Labour unveils 'biggest transfer of power out of Westminster' in devolution blueprint
SIR Keir Starmer has pledged to “unbind” Britain from a centre that has “not delivered”, as Labour unveiled its blueprint for political and economic devolution across the UK. The party’s leader claimed people are being held back by a “broken model
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A story without a happy ending
Bob Scott is a humanist celebrant THIS story does not have a happy ending. It does, however, contain a warning, one which has previously been ignored, continues to be distorted and in the future will probably be perverted. It concerns the global
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Scottish hydrogen truck pioneer wins £15m backing
A GLASGOW company’s plans to bring forward green lorries have received multi-million-pound backing. Hydrogen Vehicle Systems hailed a £15 million grant from the UK Government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre as part of a wider funding package to support
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Disgraced Hancock claims FM made Tories introduce masks in English schools
BORIS JOHNSON was "bounced" into a U-turn over face masks in schools in England because Nicola Sturgeon announced her policy to introduce face coverings for pupils north of the Border, according to disgraced Matt Hancock. The former UK health secretary
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Firefighters across Scotland urged to back first strike over pay in two decades
Firefighters across Scotland are being urged to back the first strike over pay in two decades after a union blasted a below-inflation deal as “insulting”. Ballots asking if the Fire Brigades Union should strike will begin dropping through its members
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Ardkinglas Woodland Garden: Where a Gruffalo roams and mighty pines soar
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden Cairndow Argyll PA26 8BH Why We Should Visit The Christmas trees that sit in the corner of every living, draped in tinsel and baubles, are the domesticated version of real forest giants. Left to grow, these
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'I'm beginning to get little bit of me back,' says long Covid sufferer
CLIMBING, hillwalking and swimming would have been something which Kate McLachlan took in her stride. The idea of having a rest for the 40-year-old would still have meant rushing about. However, almost three years on from catching Covid and
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AG Barr acquires energy drink in deal worth up to £32m
SCOTTISH soft drinks giant AG Barr has made a big move into the energy drinks market with the acquisition of Boost Drinks in a deal worth up to £32 million. The Irn-Bru maker has paid an initial £20m for Boost, which is being acquired from founder
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16th century painting on show in Fife after conservation work reveals secrets
Conservation work has revealed new secrets about a 16th century painting that has gone on display for the first time since undergoing restoration. The Italian Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child, painted in Florence in the 1520s, has
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Coffinmakers in Glasgow take further strike action and warn of more to come
Coffinmakers at the Co-op’s only UK coffin factory will take further strike action from Monday in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. Unite the union confirmed workers at the Co-op Funeralcare factory in Govan, Glasgow, will walk out for
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Scottish Blood Transfusion Service looking for new donors over festive season
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is looking for new donors over the festive season. The service is also asking people to return to donate blood if they have not given in a while. Currently, in Scotland there are 96,726
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Passengers returning to Glasgow Airport after police incident sparks 'evacuation'
Passengers at Glasgow Airport were 'evacuated' from the main terminal building due to a police incident. Police Scotland officers arrived at the airport just after 6am this morning after the alarm was raised. Police were called to a report
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'Financial Armageddon': How away days are suffering in the cost of living crisis
“We’re sleepwalking into financial Armageddon." Stuart Murphy stresses he doesn't want to sound dramatic, but his grave choice of words is all the more telling considering they are entirely unprompted during our conversation. As chief-executive
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Gary Wilson beats Joe O’Connor in Scottish Open final to win first ranking title
Gary Wilson claimed his first ranking title with a commanding victory over fellow Englishman Joe O’Connor in the final of the BetVictor Scottish Open final in Edinburgh. Wilson compiled two centuries and missed the black for a third in the final
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Viktor Hovland goes back-to-back in the Bahamas with Hero World Challenge win
Norway’s Viktor Hovland brilliantly held his nerve to see off a spirited challenge from Scottie Scheffler and successfully defend his Hero World Challenge title in the Bahamas. Hovland was in danger of squandering a two-shot lead on the final hole
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Gareth Southgate expects ‘biggest test possible’ for England against France
Gareth Southgate says England face the biggest test possible after sweeping aside Senegal to set-up a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final against reigning champions France. The European Championship runners-up overcame heightened expectations
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Commonwealth gold is only the start for Sean Lazzerini
SEAN LAZZERINI’S goals are crude but quantifiable. “I want to be a millionaire by the time I’m 30,” states the 25-year-old without hesitation, while also revealing an unabashed determination to one day become world champion. It is that time of
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All change as sports fanatic lands perfect job supporting the elite
A law degree as well as subsequent qualifications in sport science and performance coaching make Fiona Semple an ideal fit for her new job as an elite athlete support manager. Strip all that away, however, and there is a more visceral reason why
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Lewis Vaughan on what might have been, and what it took to make miracle comeback
LEWIS VAUGHAN’S name might one day enter the realm of pub trivia. Who is the only professional footballer to make a comeback after suffering four ACL ruptures? There is another question though that occupies his mind. After what he has been through
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Scotland needs to quit the ‘Ruritanian’ UK and join the real world
IT is deeply regrettable that Sir Keir Starmer has apparently reneged on his agreement, made in 2020, that a Holyrood majority be justification for a second independence referendum, but this is increasingly his modus operandi—give his word then breach
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Alison Rowat: "I'm a Celebrity" MP launches personal attack on Sturgeon
PAY no heed to what the calendar says: the start of the season of peace and goodwill has been delayed. On yesterday’s Sunday politics round, three battles were up and running, two current and one from (very) recent history. The first featured
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Why it is time for Scottish football to end anachronistic 3pm TV blackout
THERE are some relics of the past that are thankfully preserved within Scottish football. A half-time pie and Bovril. The absolute disdain for – and absence of – half-and-half scarves. Somerset Park. One anachronistic feature of the game though
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Humble bothies help locals to make life-changing decisions
Simple structures with little in the way of mod cons, bothies have traditionally provided a welcome refuge for many a weather-beaten outdoors type to bunk down on a cold night. Now a group of locals living in the shadows of two remote bothies have
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Lesley Riddoch: Will Keir Starmer really call the SNP’s bluff?
REPORTS of the SNP’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Despite a torrent of gloomy predictions after the Supreme Court ruling, London-based commentators are already contemplating indyref2. Last week, Times columnist Alexander Walker argued that blocking
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New Scots wealth tax on rich proposed to support public services
A NEW wealth tax could help the Scottish Government raise an extra £3.3bn to fund public services, according to a new study. A Fairer Taxes for a Fairer Future analysis for the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) outlines how the Scottish Government
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Mark Smith: What Arran can teach us about the ferry fiasco
ONE is opinion, two is interesting, three is the beginning of a trend, but when every person you speak to tells you the same thing, it matters – and every person on Arran I spoke to about the ferries told me the same thing. It’s got worse. It needs
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Fears for 1000s of Scots public service jobs over £1bn council budgets black hole
SCOTLAND’S councils face the spectre of thousands of job losses along with cuts to services unless extra cash can be found to meet an up to £1 billion shortfall. Cosla, which represents Scotland’s councils, fears without additional cash from the
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Top of the Pops off this Christmas
FOR millions of Brits, it was as much a part of Christmas Day festivities as turkey, crackers and the Queen’s speech, but Top of the Pops on December 25 is no more. What’s happening? The BBC has reportedly brought the final curtain down on
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How a bit of toilet humour became a cool joke thanks to ice cream vans
A DIARY mention of certain vending machines often found in gents’ lavatories inspires Bert Peattie, from Kirkcaldy, to further delve into this subject. “In days gone by,” says Bert, “a common thing to see on ice cream vans was the request 'Stop
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Kevin McKenna: The World Cup has been brilliant and we’ve all parked our morals
MY favourite World Cup story concerns the improbable cultural connection that continues to exist between Middlesbrough and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. This bond was formed during the 1966 World Cup when the North Korean team played
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Doug Marr: Sixty years after Cuba, the nuclear threat lingers
You would have to be my vintage to remember the 1962 Cuban missile crisis. I was still in secondary school but can recall pondering whether it was worth revising for an upcoming exam if we were to be vapourised in an imminent nuclear conflict.
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Ex-PM says reform of ‘indefensible’ House of Lords ‘now a matter for Starmer’
THE launch of Labour’s “New Britain” paper comes amid reports of tensions between Sir Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown over the speed of reform. Replacing the House of Lords with a new Assembly Of The Regions And Nations is one of the key asks of
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Gordon Brown unveils plans to 'make Britain work for Scotland'
Gordon Brown has unveiled plans to “make Britain work for Scotland”, including calls for directly elected provosts, House of Lords reform, and new powers for the Scottish Government to enter into international agreements. The former prime minister
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'Devastating consequences': Anger as Scot Govt slashes stroke thrombectomy funding
DOCTORS and charities have urged the Government to reverse cuts in funding for thrombectomy amid fears that it will leave hundreds of stroke patients avoidably disabled. In a joint letter to Health Secretary Humza Yousaf, more than 150 stroke clinicians
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Mounting paperwork pushing childminders out of jobs and income
Growing mounds of paperwork have seen more than a third of childminders abandon the profession in just six years. One childminder revealed she is losing in excess of £600 per month as she has had to commit a full day each week to complete paperwork
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Scotland’s ‘best-kept secret’ ready to come out shadows
By Scott Wright IF you have interacted with a spherical display in one of Scotland’s biggest visitor attractions, you may well have encountered its work – even without realising it. Edinburgh-based Pufferfish designs and manufactures digital
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'I was too young to have a stroke - it was scary and hard to comprehend'
RUTH Hector was getting ready to move to Cornwall for a new job as a copywriter when she suffered a stroke in her sleep, aged 30. At the time she was staying with her parents and the only symptom when she woke up was that her head "felt a bit funny
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Warning: Depth of recession in hands of UK Government
Confederation of British Industry director-general Tony Danker has declared “action or inaction” by the UK Government on supporting growth and investment will be key to determining "whether recession is shallow or deep”. The CBI has hammered home
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Why making net profits in football is not a team sport
With a global sports audience currently transfixed by the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, two of Scotland’s leading entrepreneurs have sought to examine more closely the business nature of the ‘beautiful game’. Speaking on the Go Radio Business Show with
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Allies claim momentum "now with" Alison Thewliss in SNP leadership race
Supporters of Alison Thewliss believe she could have the numbers to beat Stephen Flynn in the race to replace Ian Blackford as the SNP's Westminster leader. An ally of Ms Thewliss told The Herald that momentum was now with the Glasgow Central MP
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David Lonsdale: Year of upheaval for retailers in Scotland amid permacrisis
It has been 12 months of upheaval for Scotland’s retailers and their customers, a continuation of the “permacrisis” of recent years which has impacted Scotland’s largest private sector employer. This time last year Scottish Ministers were on the
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The importance of a single pine tree and understanding the faraway cows
The man hailed by Sir Tom Hunter as “the best business leader I’ve ever come across”, has revealed one secret of his success: the humble Scots pine tree. Speaking on the Go Radio Business Show, Bob Keiller CBE described how he steered the creation
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What is today's Wordle word? December 5 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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Harry Potter coins featuring iconic Hogwarts Express launched by Royal Mint
Royal Mint has launched collectable Harry Potter coins to mark the 25th anniversary of the first book of JK Rowling's magical series. Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone was first published in the UK in 1997 by Bloomsbury Publishing. The
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What is today's Quordle? December 5 word puzzle hints and answer
If you are about to admit defeat on today's Quordle - don't! Here are some hints and tips to help you crack it. 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.
