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'He looks fake' - St Mirren star Keanu Baccus on facing Lionel Messi at World Cup
When Keanu Baccus faced-up against Lionel Messi he wasn’t sure whether his opponent was even real. The St Mirren central midfielder couldn’t decide whether to stand in awe of the creative maestro, check for a pulse in the ‘waxwork-like’ playmaker or
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Pierre Schoeman urges Edinburgh to get back to basics for cup clash
A lot has changed since Edinburgh beat Saracens in the Challenge Cup almost exactly a year ago, and to an extent the two teams have followed divergent paths. The English club, only just returned to the Premiership last season, have since firmly
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'I thought abortion protests only happened in America'
Lily Roberts was 18 years old and had only lived in Glasgow for six months when she faced intimidation and harassment as she attempted to attend her abortion at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. She was met, at 7am on the day of her scheduled
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Abortion buffer zones to be rolled out in Scotland 'as quickly as humanly possible'
PROPOSALS to roll out buffer zones to protect women attending abortion clinics in Scotland will be drawn up “as quickly as humanly possible” after a Supreme Court ruling deemed legislation can be pushed forward in Northern Ireland. The Supreme
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A good headline but poll has warnings for SNP too
STEPHEN Flynn didn’t have a particularly sparkling PMQs debut as SNP Westminster leader today. He made the rookie mistake of keeping his contributions short - most unlike his wordy predecessor Ian Blackford - and found himself sitting down again
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UK Government approves first new coalmine in thirty years
Michael Gove has granted planning permission for the first new deep coal mine in thirty years. The £165m site in Cumbria will provide coking coal for the steel industry, and was first approved by the local county council in 2020. However,
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IOC boss criticises British Government over Wimbledon’s ban on Russian players
The British Government has been criticised for “interfering” over the participation of Russian athletes at Wimbledon this year by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. The Lawn Tennis Association announced earlier on Wednesday
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Prestigious Edinburgh jeweller reports sparkling results
By Scott Wright HAMILTON & Inches, the upmarket Edinburgh jeweller, has seen turnover and profits leap during a year that saw trading return to “a level of normality”. The retailer, which has held a Royal Warrant for more than 120 years, booked
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UK government demand indyref2 'cease and desist' and raise prospect of fines for SNP
SCOTLAND Office minister Malcolm Offord has demanded the Scottish Government “cease and desist from constantly crossing the line from devolved matters into reserved matters.“ Answering questions in the House of Lords, he told peers that the government
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As 'giant' Blackford goes, Flynn the skin gets his Doc Martens on
AND so ends the Blackford era at Westminster. No more rising and falling tones of pious lamentation, speaking presumptuously for “the people of Scotland”, or evincing that awkward air of disliking Westminster while also, er, kinda liking it. Can
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Partywear sales boost for Scottish fashion chain
Fashion retailer Quiz has swung back to profit and said it was boosted by shoppers buying partywear in the Black Friday sales. The retailer said it has returned to profitability in the last half year as a result of restructuring and tightly managing
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SNP minister admits his government lacks delivery plan to cut climate emissions
SNP net zero secretary Michael Matheson has accepted his government does not have a delivery plan to cut emissions – as he suggested the advice in a damning report will form his next climate change blueprint. Mr Matheson has been put under pressure
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Seven Partick Thistle board members resign
Seven Partick Thistle board members have resigned, the club has announced. Included in the resignation notice was chairman Jacqui Low who had been under pressure from supporters to leave the club. A statement from the club read: "With immediate
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TV star Matt Lucas announces departure as TV star Matt Hancock announces departure
Although the manner in which he performed his role made it hard for people to take him seriously, TV star Matt’s departure was one of Wednesday’s biggest stories. And, just hours before Matt Hancock confirmed he wouldn’t be standing at the next
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Police Scotland visit restaurant accused of being secret Chinese Government base
OFFICERS from Police Scotland have visited the restaurant in Glasgow suspected of being a “secret police base” for the Chinese communist regime. In October, the Loon Fung on Sauchiehall Street was named in a report about a global network of overseas
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Flynn attacks Labour and Tories in PMQs debut as SNP Commons leader
THE new leader of the SNP at Westminster has launched a double attack on Labour and the Tories in his PMQs debut. Stephen Flynn also mocked Rishi Sunak as a “near billionaire” and highlighted a new poll putting support for independence at 56 per
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Justice minister calls for MSPs to withhold consent to controversial Troubles Bill
HOLYROOD has been urged to withhold consent to controversial UK legislation to end prosecutions, inquests and civil court challenges related to the Troubles. Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said the Scottish Government cannot recommend MSPs back
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Dissident artist Ai Weiwei says Chinese protests will not alter regime
Dissident Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei is taking heart from recent public protests in China over the authorities' strict Covid-19 policy - but admits he does not see them bringing about any significant political change. "I don't think
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German police arrest 25 on suspicion of planning armed Far Right coup
Thousands of police officers have carried out raids across much of Germany against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the state in an armed coup. Federal prosecutors said some 3,000 officers conducted searches at 130
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I'm a pariah get me out of here: Matt Hancock to quit as MP
MATT Hancock is to quit the House of Commons after losing the confidence of his local Tory party. The former Health Secretary and erstwhile TV celebrity confirmed he would not be standing again in his West Suffolk constituency at the next general
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Met Office extends yellow warning for snow and ice in Scotland through to Friday
Icy conditions with overnight double-digit sub zero temperatures could last for at least a week in parts of Scotland, the Met Office has said. The forecaster extended Wednesday’s yellow weather warnings into Thursday and Friday, with ice in southern
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Aiden McGeady could return for Hibs in Raith Rovers friendly after injury
Hibs playmaker Aiden McGeady could make his first appearance in over four months in today’s friendly against Raith Rovers. The vastly experienced Republic of Ireland cap has not played since suffering a recurrence of a knee medial ligament tear
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New route from Edinburgh Airport to Turkish city of Izmir unveiled
A new route between Edinburgh and Izmir in Turkey will begin next summer. SunExpress will operate one flight each week to the Turkish city, nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Aegean’, between August and October. Flights will depart Edinburgh each
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We must improve housing outcomes for victims of domestic abuse
Callum Chomczuk is national director, CIH Scotland OVER the course of 2022 political and public attention has rightly been focused on the cost of living and what can be done to make day-to-day living more affordable for everyone. However, in
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Partick Thistle chair Jacqui Low and several directors to exit Firhill
Partick Thistle chair Jacqui Low and several directors are set to resign from the club. A significant number of supporters are upset as they perceive the fan ownership model at Firhill to be diluted – a claim that Low has strenuously denied in
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Sunak 'shocked' by claims about Michelle Mone and 'dodgy PPE' deal
RISHI Sunak has inisted he was “absolutely shocked” by allegations that Tory peer Michelle Mone profited from “flogging dodgy PPE” during the Covid pandemic. The Prime Minister said it was “absolutely right” that the Glasgow-born former lingerie
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Opinion: We need to talk about foodbanks
By Sarah-Jayne Dunn Foodbanks are a terrific example of local people pulling together to help their fellow citizens in times of crisis. CAB advisers refer people to foodbanks regularly, in cases where advice alone isn’t enough. The energy and
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Support for independence jumps to 56 per cent in wake of Supreme Court ruling
SUPPORT for Scottish independence has reached 56 per cent, according to a new poll. The Ipsos’ Scottish Political Monitor, run in partnership with STV News, is the second survey to put Yes ahead since the Supreme Court ruled that Holyrood could
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NHS Scotland launches new 24 hour app service offering 'more choice'
NHS Scotland has launched a new online service which promises to offer patients "more choice" and help locate health services. It's expected to be a difficult winter for the health service, with the Scottish Government allocating £600m in October
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Meme of the Day
Ironically this dog doesn’t even like pasta. When given the choice, it would rather have a slice of lasagne with a side-salad, washed down with a dry white wine. (He’s particularly fond of any tipple originating from the Bordeaux region of France,
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Andy Robertson reveals personal World Cup snub after Scotland disappointment
Andy Robertson admits he could not bring himself to watch the start of the World Cup due to the disappointment of missing out with Scotland And the Liverpool defender believes he only has two more chances to fulfil his dream of playing at the tournament
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MSPs told Stanley the eagle 'will probably never fly again' because of hare cull ban
TRAINED birds of prey could be locked up as a consequence of the Scottish Government’s hare cull ban, a falconer has warned. New protections for mountain hares came into force last year making it illegal to intentionally kill, injure or take mountain
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Alison McRae: Retailers need help in restoring city centre
APPARENTLY diamonds are a girl’s best friend. They also happen to be my birth stone, so I was delighted to recently meet Kyron Keogh, Chair of Glasgow’s City Centre Retail Association and founder of ROX. We met in his Glasgow showroom, nestled
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It's time for a radical solution. Why not build an airport for Arran?
I ENJOYED Mark Smith's article about the tribulations of the Arran ferry service ("For God’s sake come and talk to us and act on what we are saying", Herald Magazine, December 3). When I was younger I used to live in Stevenston and had summer work
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Scots social work students call for bursary help while they are on placement
Students studying social work have called on the Scottish Government to provide bursaries in their final years. A petition filed with the Scottish Parliament has urged ministers to help students in their third and fourth years of study, where they
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Glasgow lawyer named as first female head of 253-year-old global legal firm
A legal business that was founded in 1769 has named its first female head. Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has announced that Scottish litigator Laura Cameron will succeed John Cleland as managing partner with effect from May next year.
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Who is SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, and is it bad news for Nicola Sturgeon?
Stephen Flynn has been named 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
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New research reveals 'significant' increase in number of urban birds in Scotland
New research has revealed that there has been a 'significant' increase in the number of urban birds in Scotland. NatureScot’s latest report, which looked at 14 species of urban birds, shows an increase of 19% between 1994 and 2019. A number
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Supreme Court ruling paves way for Scottish abortion buffer zones
THE SUPREME Court has ruled that buffer zones can be introduced outside abortion clinics in Northern Ireland - paving the way for similar legislation to be introduced in Scotland. The highest UK court upheld the competence of the Abortion Services
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Train collision in north-eastern Spain leaves 155 hurt
Two trains have collided near Barcelona, leaving 155 people hurt, Spanish officials said. Emergency services for Catalonia said that although three people were taken to medical centres, none of the passengers were considered to be seriously injured
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Edinburgh named the best place in Europe to celebrate New Year’s Eve in 2022
Edinburgh has been named the best place to celebrate New Years Eve in Europe in 2022 in a new ranking. The Scottish capital came top of a list curated by global travel sites Big 7 Travel and EnjoyTravel.com of the 25 best places to bring in the
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House prices record biggest monthly fall since 2008 in November
House prices fell by 2.3% in November, marking the biggest monthly drop since 2008, according to an index. The annual rate of house price growth slowed to 4.7%, from 8.2% in October, Halifax said. The average UK house price in November was
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Academics form band to recount radical history of Glasgow through song
They are most usually found walking the august surroundings of one of Scotland’s oldest universities imparting academic wisdom to students. But a band made up of a group of artists, academics and musicians have set out to recount the radical history
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Felicity Hannah: How to have a great Christmas on a budget
Every December we’re urged to remember the true meaning of Christmas and not get bogged down in consumerism. I’m an atheist, so my 'true meaning of Christmas' is spending time with loved ones and eating cheese, rather than the religious significance
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Joke seedings system leaves Scotland in need of underdog mentality - Martin Hannan
It shouldn’t really matter to those of us whose first sport is rugby union, but you have to admit that the round ball World Cup in Qatar has had an irresistible fascination for people like me who want their sport to be unpredictable. The shocks
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Edinburgh councillors seek to eliminate road deaths in capital by 2030
Councillors in Edinburgh are to consider setting a target of zero road deaths in the Scottish capital by the end of this decade. A proposed, updated Road Safety Action Plan has set the “ambitious target” for zero road fatalities by 2030. According
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BrewDog fruit-flavoured beer ad banned over ‘one of your five a day’ claim
An ad for BrewDog has been banned over a “tongue-in-cheek” claim that its fruit-flavoured beers constitute “one of your five a day”. An email, dated July 20, featured the subject heading “One of your five a day”, and advertised beers with names
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Michael O’Neill agrees deal to return as Northern Ireland manager
Michael O’Neill has agreed to return for a second stint as Northern Ireland manager. The 53-year-old’s appointment as Ian Baraclough’s successor will be confirmed at a press conference in Belfast on Wednesday after talks with the Irish FA accelerated
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Cristiano Ronaldo role ‘to be defined’ – Portugal coach Fernando Santos
Cristiano Ronaldo’s role for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has to be “defined”, Portugal boss Fernando Santos said after dropping his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland. The 37-year-old was only named on
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'You have to have that dog in you' – Jude Bellingham ready to tear into France
Jude Bellingham is ready to be England’s dog of war when they face France in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday night. The Borussia Dortmund man has been the shining light in an England team that boasted the best group-stage record in Qatar
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Schools across Scotland disrupted as teachers take two days of strike action
Schools across Scotland will be hit by teachers’ strikes with members of two trade unions taking action on Wednesday and Thursday. The strikes, being staged by the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) and the NASUWT union, come just
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Japan's 50-year plan and why stunning emergence is no shock to Celtic watchers
This article was first published yesterday in our bespoke Sports newsletter The Fixture yesterday. You can sign up in seconds to receive it straight to your inbox every weekday here. In 2005, the Japanese Football Association commissioned
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Rosemary Goring: Times are hard but Christmas is about making the most of life
“WE were to have a superb dinner,” recalls David Copperfield, of Christmas Day when he was a boy, “consisting of a leg of pickled pork and greens, and a pair of roast stuffed fowls. A handsome mince-pie had been made yesterday morning… and the pudding
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Rangers board deliver on AGM pledge with Ibrox redevelopment
ACTIONS speak louder than words. After years of what felt like lip service, the Rangers board have now put their money where their mouths are once again. The issue of disabled access and the matchday experience for wheelchair users and other fans
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Adam Tomkins: The ghosts of New Labour are still playing the old tunes
IN the first week of his premiership, in the summer of 2007, Gordon Brown published the most ambitious programme for constitutional reform a sitting British Prime Minister has ever produced. His “Governance of Britain” green paper promised to curb
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Dr Christian Harrison: A de facto referendum could work for the SNP
AS far as political gambles go, Nicola Sturgeon’s vow to treat the next Westminster election as a de facto referendum would appear to be a big one. Her pledge, according to polls, divides even the independence-supporting community, let alone voters
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Michelle Mone
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Michelle Mone December 7 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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Labour will blow its chances by playing the SNP's game
YOU might have thought that with the Labour Party 30 points ahead in the polls and with the cost of living crisis and pay demands all playing to a traditional Labour agenda that Sir Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar would be determined that there would be
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A peerless case for the House of Lords
Noble sentiment THE Labour Party appears to have rediscovered its radical soul, with fiery promises to abolish the House of Lords. This will be welcome news for the riff-raff rabble, though the aristocrats amongst us may feel less delighted
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Glasgow's future can be shaped by creative place-making, says City Urbanist
Creative place-making which considers health, social and environmental issues as well as an economic argument could be the key in shaping the future of Glasgow. From its development over the last 40 years which has seen it rebuild itself
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Warm words won't cut it as SNP Government's climate action window running out
THERE is no doubt the Scottish Government has high ambitions to end the country’s contribution to the climate crisis. Legally-binding targets tie Holyrood with cutting 1990 levels of emissions by 75 per cent in just eight years’ time – despite
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Swinney dilemma as thinktank says he could lose out by taxing rich more
HOLYROOD’S budget could suffer if Scottish ministers follow the UK’s lead and cut the income tax threshold for top earners, a leading economic thinktank has warned. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) told MSPs yesterday that the resulting
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'Shambolic': Deliveroo riders face deposit return scheme fees amid union concerns
SCOTTISH ministers have been accused of “shambolic planning” after it was revealed that individual food delivery workers will need to register as a “waste carrier” for the controversial deposit return scheme – costing them hundreds of pounds in fees
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Pub giant sees sales leap 50 per cent during England World Cup games
MARSTON’S has hailed a World Cup boost and encouraging Christmas bookings as it posted a swing to profit in the last year. The pub giant said it is “well-placed to meet challenging market conditions” cost-of-living pressures and part of the year
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Economic headwinds fail to dampen Iomart chief's bullish outlook
Profits at Iomart fell by 18 per cent in the first half of the year as the cloud computing provider worked to pass through a six-fold increase in its energy bills to customers. Chief executive Reece Donovan said the second half will benefit from
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‘Stable’ conditions would net 26,000 energy jobs
By Mark Williamson UP to 26,000 jobs could be created across the UK in sectors such as carbon transport and storage, hydrogen production, and offshore electrification if governments deliver a “stable and predictable environment”, industry leaders
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'Red flag': SNP warned climate target 'moving out of view' after scathing report
SNP ministers have been warned their legal 2030 climate target is “increasingly moving out of view” as the Government’s statutory advisors delivered their most scathing assessment in history on Holyrood’s progress in cutting emissions. MSPs have
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Standard Life owner hails strong performance by Edinburgh pensions giant
Pensions giant Phoenix Group has underlined the growth potential of the Standard Life business it acquired from the group which subsequently changed its name to abrdn, following a strong showing by the operation in the latest year. Phoenix chief
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£20m deal highlights appeal of North Sea amid oil and gas boom
By Mark Williamson SUBSEA engineering specialist Ashtead Technology has returned to the acquisition trail with a multi-million deal that underlines confidence in the prospects for the North Sea oil and gas and renewables markets. Aberdeen-based
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Graeme Roy: The issues Adam Smith wrote about 300 years ago are still relevant today
Next year is the tercentenary of the birth of Adam Smith. One of the pillars of the Scottish Enlightenment, Smith’s ideas were crucial to helping establish the global economy we see today. But for someone so influential, it is remarkable how little
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What is today's Wordle word? December 7 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 7 word puzzle hints and answer
If you are about to abandon December 7's Quordle, here are some hints and tips to keep you in the game. 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
