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Blair admits injured Darcy Graham could miss 1872 Cup games
EDINBURGH winger Darcy Graham will miss the first two rounds of European games against Saracens and Castres - and probably both 1872 Cup matches too - after injuring a knee in last week’s defeat by Munster. The capital club expect a more definite
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Kyle Steyn desperate to build on Glasgow's away win at Zebre
AFTER finally ending an eight-month run without a win on the road, Glasgow are determined to build on that when they kick off their Challenge Cup campaign against Bath on Saturday, according to captain Kyle Steyn. The Warriors just failed to get
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Goncalo Ramos hits hat-trick in place of Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal romp
Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos marked his first Portugal start with a stunning hat-trick as Fernando Santos’ side hit Switzerland for six on their way to the World Cup quarter-finals. The 37-year-old recently left Manchester United
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Riot police deployed outside stadium for Morocco v Spain game
Riot police, mounted officers and dogs were deployed amid chaotic scenes outside a World Cup stadium in Qatar. Security forces could be seen dragging away at least three people as Morocco played Spain – eventually winning 3-0 on penalties after
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Harry Watling outlines Rangers first-team development coach role under Michael Beale
Harry Watling has revealed what his role of first-team development coach at Rangers entails in his first interview since his move to Ibrox. The former Chelsea, West Ham and Millwall youth coach followed Michael Beale to Rangers from QPR. And
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Sunak performs second U-turn in 48 hours as Tory MPs threaten to rebel
RISHI Sunak has performed his second U-turn in as many days after Tory MPs threatened to rebel over a continued ban on new onshore wind farms. The Prime Minister opposed the farms when he stood unsuccessfully for the Tory leadership against Liz
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Ministers to release records of contracts with PPE firm linked to Michelle Mone
MPs have voted in favour of a Labour motion demanding the UK Government release records about the award of Covid PPE contracts to a company linked to the Tory peer Michelle Mone. The vote tonight followed reports suggesting Glasgow-born Baroness
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Swinney warns extra council cash 'will starve NHS of funding' in Budget
JOHN Swinney has insisted it would be "impractical" to meet councils' demands for £1bn more funding in next year's budget. Nicola Sturgeon's second in command has warned more money for councils will "starve the health service of funding". The
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Threat to writing as a profession as earnings plummet, say Glasgow researchers
It conjures up a romantic image of gracefully caressing the keys of a vintage typewriter as authors bring their characters to life on the page as they chip away at their next best-seller. However, new research shows a different story as a study
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The cast of Amazon's The Rig on filming in Edinburgh and the perils on set
It was a return to their roots for the cast of new drama The Rig with the Edinburgh-filmed series featuring a glut of Scottish actors. The stars of the six-part drama - the first major production to be shot in Leith's First Stage Studios - walked
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Sturgeon's authority damaged as MPs elect Flynn as new Westminster group leader
Stephen Flynn is the SNP’s new Westminster leader, defeating rival Alison Thewliss to replace Ian Blackford. The result is a blow for Nicola Sturgeon, with the parliamentary party snubbing her close ally in favour of a candidate who looks set
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Obituary: Jimmy Millar, free-scoring star of brilliant post-war Rangers side
Born: November 20, 1934; Died: October 20, 2022. THE ‘Old Warhorse’ has gone. Jimmy Millar, who has died aged 87, was a key member of the great Rangers team of the early 1960s, which is regarded by many to this day as the finest Ibrox side
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Obituary: Sandy Stephen, last survivor of the Stephens shipbuilding dynasty
Born: March 5, 1927; Died: October 5, 2022. ALEXANDER (Sandy) Stephen, who died recently at his home in Balfron, Stirlingshire, aged 95, was the seventh generation and last survivor of the shipbuilding dynasty that ran Alexander Stephen and
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Ross Wilson's Rangers approval rating up for debate after Ibrox AGM
ROSS WILSON was not up for election and his name was not on the ballot paper. It was perhaps just as well for the man who found himself under the spotlight on the stage at the Armadillo. The votes cast and percentages attained are always indicative
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Sunak accused of weakness over failure to withdraw whip from Mone
Rishi Sunak faced accusations of weakness over his failure to withdraw the Tory whip from Baroness Michelle Mone over allegations around a firm awarded contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic. Lady Mone
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Prime heifers peak at 330p/ kg at St Boswells as Lanark has primestock sale
Farming Market round-up By Neale McQuistin Harrison and Heatherington Ltd sold 136 clean cattle, 96 cast cows, 2,155 prime lambs and 753 cast sheep at St Boswells yesterday. Forty-two prime bullocks sold to 300p/kg on three occasions
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The fall of Juventus and why the European Super League still has a lot to answer for
Eighteen months later and the European Super League may be proving itself a watershed moment for football after all - just not the one its' architects intended. The ill-advised, ill-received and ultimately doomed attempt at creating a closed-shop
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Why did Andrea Agnelli and the Juventus board resign? Serie A club's crisis explained
What happened? Last week, Juventus president Andrea Agnelli and vice-president Pavel Nedved resigned, alongside the entire board of directors. A club statement said: "The board of directors, considering the focus and relevance of the pending legal
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Michael Beale's passionate Rangers AGM address in full
Michael Beale faced the unique challenge of a club AGM as the first hurdle to overcome in his new position as Rangers manager. While his first real test in the dugout will come against Hibs when domestic matters resume on December 15 - this was
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Johnson 'lost rag' over Scots vaccine passports amid indy push fears, says Hancock
A FURIOUS Boris Johnson "lost his rag" over the prospect of Scotland introducing vaccine passports, according to Matt Hancock. The former UK health secretary has revealed in a new book published today that the former Prime Minister thought First
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575 jobs to be created at new government-backed Ayrshire satellite factory
UP to 575 jobs are to be created at a new space research and development facility and satellite factory in Scotland. Phoenix-based Mangata Networks, described as an innovative satellite-enabled cloud services company, has said Ayrshire will be
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Humza Yousaf expects Scottish Strep A cases to 'rise over the coming weeks'
SCOTTISH children could be offered preventative treatments against Strep A in schools suffering from outbreaks. Humza Yousaf said the possibility of antibiotic prophylaxis was being considered by clinical advisors. Answering a topical question
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Humza Yousaf expects Scottish Strep A cases to 'rise over the coming weeks'
SCOTTISH children could be offered preventative treatments against Strep A in schools suffering from outbreaks. Humza Yousaf said the possibility of antibiotic prophylaxis was being considered by clinical advisors. Answering a topical question
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3 weird and wacky Rangers AGM moments including bizarre 'Scottish Nasty Party' rant
Despite some considerable unrest around Ibrox these days, the Rangers AGM came and went without too much in the way of fireworks. Points were put forth and frustrations made clear as the club's board sat down to take questions from shareholders
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault after eggs 'thrown' at King Charles
A man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after allegedly throwing eggs at King Charles III. The monarch was on a visit to Luton on Tuesday and meeting members of the public when it appeared the yolky hazard was lobbed in his direction
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Health: How can I protect my child from Strep A?
A GP breaks down what parents and carers need to know. By Prudence Wade. At least nine children across the UK are known to have died from an invasive form of Strep A bacteria. According to data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), cases
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Douglas Park makes contract admission over two key Rangers stars
DOUGLAS PARK insists Rangers will not break their wage structure to keep key players at Ibrox amid serious doubts over the futures of Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos. Ross Wilson, the sporting director, again expressed his eagerness to see both star
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Sturgeon yearned for travel ban with England, claims Hancock stepping up attack
NICOLA Sturgeon yearned to bring in a travel ban with England and would have liked to have built a "Trump" style wall with the country, according to Matt Hancock. The former UK health secretary has made the highly controversial claims in his book
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Car ploughs into wall at University of Dundee
A vehicle has ploughed into the side of a building at the University of Dundee, with students and staff told to avoid the area. A yellow Volkswagen collided with the side of the Dalhousie building at around 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. The University
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Olly Murs again criticised for reporting that shots have been taken
Singer-songwriter Olly Murs has enjoyed eight top 10 singles, and the former X Factor contestant last week released his seventh album. Despite Murs’ clean-cut reputation, controversy surrounds his new single. Olly Murs? One of those daytime
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Scottish Human Rights Commission dismiss UN rapporteur's gender self-id warning
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has criticised an intervention by the UN’s special rapporteur on violence against women and girls on reforms of Scotland's gender recognition laws. Last month, in a highly critical letter, Reem Alsalem raised
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Eddie Jones sacked as England head coach nine months before World Cup
Eddie Jones has been sacked as England head coach after seven years in charge. The Rugby Football Union has acted in response to a dismal autumn that concluded England’s worst year since 2008, comprising of six defeats, a draw and five wins.
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Keeping councils honest on street cleaning
The author spent many decades in the Scottish waste management industry A RECENT article ("Revealed: The dirtiest council areas in Scotland", The Herald, November 26) raised issues about the Local Environment Audit and Management System (Leams)
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Holyrood committee: SNP deputy leader 'evasive' and 'disrepectful'
A HOLYROOD committee has accused the deputy leader of the SNP of being “evasive” over the CalMac ferries fiasco and suggested he may have broken the ministerial code. In a searing letter, the Public Audit Committee said Keith Brown provided “disrespectful
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Appeal to trace pick-up driver following fatal crash on the A82 near Balloch
Police are keen to speak to the driver of a pick-up style vehicle following a fatal road crash on the A82 near the Stoneymollan roundabout, Balloch. Around 6.45pm on Thursday, November 24, police were called to a road crash involving a black Ford
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Sturgeon thanks Blackford as SNP Westminster leadership contest enters final hours
NICOLA Sturgeon has paid tribute to Ian Blackford as the SNP’s Westminster leader marked his last day in office. The First Minister took to Twitter to say “thank you” to the Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP who last week announced that he was not going
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Damian Lewis on being devoted, loyal and blinkered in his latest role
A Spy Among Friends' Damian Lewis and Anna Maxwell Martin tell Rachael Davis about the ITVX series' true story of espionage and betrayal. It's 1963: the height of the Cold War. International politics is fuelled by secrecy and duplicity, as psychological
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Mone takes leave of absence from House of Lords to 'clear name' over PPE controversy
Under fire Tory peer Michelle Mone is to take a "leave of absence" from the House of Lords in order "to clear her name" over allegations she profited from a £200m government contract for personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic.
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Scotland set for 'blizzard conditions' as Met Office extends snow and ice warning
The Met Office has issued a fresh yellow weather alert for Scotland warning of possible travel disruption due to snow showers, icy surfaces and some “blizzard” conditions. A snow and ice warning for northern areas of Scotland for Wednesday has
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Dates confirmed for strike action hitting Highlands and Islands
The Highlands and Islands are set to experience travel disruption as strike dates are confirmed for airport workers in the area. Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (Hial) employees will walk out on December 19 and 22, Unite has confirmed.
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We need bold policy measures to ease our cultural problems with alcohol
ALAN Simpson's article on alcohol marketing and promotion ("Hiding alcohol will do nothing to stop scourge of problem drinking", The Herald, December 2) could have been written by the Scotch Whisky Association itself. And let’s
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Landlord hails £117m bank backing to boost energy efficiency in homes
ONE of Scotland’s largest social landlords has secured a £117 million loan to help boost energy efficiency and sustainability in its properties. River Clyde Homes said it will use the Royal Bank of Scotland funding to raise living standards in
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Yousaf has 'totally lost control' as A&E performance sinks to new low
WAITING time performance across Scotland’s A&E departments has fallen to a new record low, with almost two in five patients waiting too long to be treated last week Public Health Scotland reported just 61.2 per cent of people attending an emergency
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Scots urged to donate £400 energy support to the needy in new campaign
Scots are being urged to donate the £400 they receive through the energy support scheme to help those in need amid the cost-of-living crisis. The GIVE400.scot initiative is encouraging households to donate the money to charities or good causes
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Scottish promoter Regular Music acquired by German entertainment conglomerate
Scottish promoter Regular Music has been acquired by German promoter, venue operator and ticketing conglomerate Deutsche Entertainment AG (DEAG). The deal, through DEAG’s UK subsidiary Kilimanjaro Group, sees DEAG continue to increase its international
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Kylian Mbappe: How do England stop the World Cup’s most feared forward?
England are set to face Kylian Mbappe, the man regarded by many as the best player on the planet, when they take on France in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final at Al Bayt Stadium. The 23-year-old forward, who scored four times en route to Les
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Expert to lead industry body as Scottish space sector continues rapid ascent
The Scottish space sector’s rapid ascent has charted another milestone with the appointment of a highly credentialed expert to lead the industry’s representative body. Dr Hina Khan joins Space Scotland as its first-ever Executive Director bringing
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Vicky Allan: £7500 grant? Perhaps it could be time to get a heat pump for your house
The messages have been fairly muddled till now. We all know we’re supposed to be getting off natural gas heating, but there’s been more heat than light on how to do it. Now, however, we may be at a tipping point. We may look back on 2022 as the
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Catriona Stewart: Struggling to access a GP is a national joke. I'm not laughing
THERE is no surer way of getting a conversation flowing with UK residents than by bringing up that thorniest of British issues: booking a GP appointment. "Postcode lottery" has become one of these phrases overused to the point of losing its impact
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Snow predicted in parts of Scotland as ice cold arctic air set to move across UK
Cold arctic air is set to move across the UK, triggering a chilly spell when overnight temperatures are predicted to plunge to as low as minus 10C. Frost will hit areas from Tuesday evening, with snow predicted in parts of Scotland, forecasters
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Eddie Jones waits to learn fate amid reports England head coach set to be sacked
Eddie Jones looks set to discover in the next 48 hours whether he will continue as England head coach, amid reports he will be sacked after presiding over the national team’s worst year since 2008. Jones is fighting for his future after overseeing
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Bukayo Saka ready to take penalty for England despite Euro 2020 heartbreak
Bukayo Saka is ready to step up to the penalty spot for England again as he said his hot streak at the World Cup has “lifted” him following his Euro 2020 heartbreak. The Arsenal forward missed the decisive penalty as England lost the final to Italy
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John Hartson on ITV's master craftsmen, sad online trolls and why England won't win
DURING the 15 years that he spent playing professionally with the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic, John Hartson grew quite accustomed to the highs and lows of top level football. Since hanging up his boots and moving into broadcasting, the
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Nick Rodger: Giant Pole is blazing a trail for golf in his homeland
Cradling my baby son in one arm while trying to type on the laptop with the other hand – an unwieldy kerfuffle that’s as awkward as Admiral Nelson attempting to change the bed sheets on HMS Victory during a raging tempest – I suddenly had a thought
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Ross Thompson operation a blow for Warriors
GLASGOW stand-off Ross Thompson will be out of action until some time in the New Year after needing surgery on the ankle he injured against Leinster last month. It had initially been hoped that Thompson would be able to recuperate without an operation
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Danny Scott: Why access to libraries and books are a human right for children
“A LIBRARY outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring in a desert.” Those are the words of Dunfermline-born Andrew Carnegie. A man who put his money where his mouth was by funding lending
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Brown report
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Brown report December 6 2022 Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 7000. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Surely we Scots won't let ourselves be conned again
ABRACADABRA, the rabbit has been pulled out of the hat – again. By Gordon Brown – again ("Brown unveils vision for major UK reforms", The Herald, December 5). Let’s hoist the Union Jack and stop bothering about independence
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Neil Mackay: Resurgent Labour now poses a real threat to a divided SNP
WELL, at least one matter has been resolved in Scotland, a nation normally pickled in constitutional aspic where hopes of going forward are as misplaced as hopes of going back, and resolution of just about any issue has become a mathematical improbability
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Going nuts about a weight loss tip
Nutty knowhow OUR readers are fanatical when it comes to maintaining good health, with many of them choosing to peruse the Diary at the same time as they’re pounding the treadmill at the local gym. Wellbeing guru Brian Chrystal provides some
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Brian Wilson: Be glad that football has opened a window of opportunity in Qatar
“WHERE are you really from?” is obviously a question best handled with care but in Qatar it arises all the time out of healthy curiosity. Tunisia, says the waiter. Nepal, says the driver. Philippines, says the hotel front desk. Qatar has crammed
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Local Government is not some delivery agent for the SNP in Holyrood, says councillor
A former Lord Provost is calling for a ‘Team Glasgow’ approach to push both governments for a fairer funding deal for Scotland’s largest city. Labour Councillor Philip Braat says at a time when the city is facing its biggest budget gap in a
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Fears of police exodus as Australian force launches overseas recruitment drive
An Australian police force is targeting officers from the UK as part of an international recruitment drive, leading to fears some will leave Police Scotland. Western Australia Police Force has launched a campaign specifically seeking applicants
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Irn-Bru owner completes one of its biggest acquisitions yet
By Scott Wright IRN-Bru owner AG Barr has made a big move into the sports and energy drinks market after securing one of its most expensive acquisitions to date. The Cumbernauld-based company has acquired Boost Drinks Holdings in a deal worth
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Auto manufacturing returns to Scotland with electric off-roader
An all-electric 4x4 designed specifically for some of the dirtiest all-terrain work is set to become the first light vehicle manufactured in Scotland in more than four decades. The co-founders of Munro are looking to raise approximately £15 million
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‘Serious questions’ about £500m fund bode ill for delayed energy strategy
AS the Scottish Government prepares for the delayed launch of its energy strategy environmentalists have provided a reminder that it has found it easier to make grand policy statements than to deliver on them. A withering assessment of the progress
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'As a family we felt really lonely and we were struggling for much of the time'
DAILY visits from Marie Curie nurses were one of the few joys for 74-year-old Gill Colthart in the final days of her life. The grandmother, who had been diagnosed in 2020 with a rare and incurable form of lung cancer caused by a genetic variant
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Fossil fuels giants' leaks and venting could supply 760k homes with gas a year
FOSSIL fuels giants should cut gas leakage and end gas venting and flaring to halt wasting enough energy to supply more than 760,000 homes a year, a think tank has warned. According to analysis by the Green Alliance think tank, a lack of regulation
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Labour tries to force release of Covid records linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone
Labour will today try to force the UK Government to release records about the award of Covid PPE contracts to a company linked to the Tory peer Michelle Mone. It follows reports suggesting Glasgow-born Baroness Mone may have profited from PPE Medpro
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Scottish castle unwraps the unusual stories behind Christmas traditions
From Christmas trees to wreaths and garlands, one of Scotland’s castles is set to reconnect Scots with the origins of our festive traditions. Transporting visitors through Christmas past, Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire has been decked out in authentic
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Shipbuilder wins investment bank backing to start new fleet of 40 vessels
AN Aberdeen-based shipbuilder has won £140 million backing to start a new fleet of vessels to support the offshore wind sector. The package includes a £50m commitment from the Scottish National Investment Bank, as well as from IFM Investors, Edmond
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Shares in North Sea player plunge as North Eigg well fails to deliver
By Scott Wright NORTH Sea-focused Serica Energy saw its shares fall by more than nine per cent after it said drilling on the North Eigg exploration well had “not delivered the result we had hoped for”, while raising the prospect of directing investment
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Warning care services struggling to cope with surge in cancer deaths at home
A LEADING palliative care charity has warned that many cancer patients are not receiving the end-of-life care and support they need as record numbers die at home with the disease. The number of people dying at home with cancer in Scotland reached
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What is today's Wordle word? December 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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What is today's Quordle? December 6 word puzzle hints and answer
If you are scratching your head over December 6's Quordle then don't despair, here's a helping hand. 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
