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Lee Johnson: Van Bronckhorst just the fall guy because Rangers can't match Celtic
Lee Johnson believes Giovanni van Bronckhorst was Rangers’ fall-guy because the Ibrox side are ‘just not as good’ as their rivals, Celtic. Johnson has lamented the kind of managerial merry-go-round that led to the sacking of van Bronckhorst just
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A rarefied heir: Mbappe already has claim to throne as semis beckon - Joe Callaghan
Kylian Mbappé’s eyes were so narrowed, you wondered if he could even see. He’d seen enough. The rest of us though couldn’t believe our eyes. This World Cup’s most cracking contest, a quarter-final for the ages, had been ultimately decided not by
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James Lang relishing chance to bounce back from setbacks with test against the best
Edinburgh’s build-up to their European Champions Cup campaign opener against Saracens at the StoneX Stadium in Barnet, north London, this afternoon has been far from ideal, with the capital side suffering back-to-back losses against Benetton away and
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Kathleen Dawson back in business after nightmare year
Kathleen Dawson has had a year from hell but all the signs indicate the Olympic gold medallist is on her way back to her best. The 25-year-old missed both the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games in the summer due to a back injury that
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Bath 19 Glasgow 22: Franco Smith delighted with Warriors’ fighting spirit
A LATE penalty by Duncan Weir, and a fighting spirit that was in evidence from first to last, got Glasgow’s Challenge Cup campaign off to a winning start yesterday. The Warriors were never behind in the Pool A game, and although the contest hung
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Poem of the week: Poignant memory of a father’s love
The word “poignant” tends to be overused. But Robert Hayden’s picture of a disregarded father, doing household chores with quiet dignity in the depth of winter, certainly justifies the adjective. Hayden (1913-1980), an American poet, essayist,
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Food: Nisha Katona on how the right spices will change your life
Every day is a school day with Nisha Katona, who is animatedly talking about the reasons why vegetable-focused dishes are so prominent in Indian cookery. For Hindus it dates back to tribal wars thousands of years ago, she says. "They thought, '
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Technology: JLab GO Air Tones with fast-charging capability
What is it? A budget-yet-quality pair of wireless earphones. Good points? JLab has bundled a lot of technology into these tiny and lightweight earphones that offer many features, including long battery life and dual connect giving independent
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Scots Word of the Week: Trews
TREWS TREWS comes from the Gaelic triubhas and is defined in the Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) as: “A close-fitting pair of trousers, generally of a tartan pattern, with the legs extended to cover the feet, worn formerly by Highlanders
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Stephen Flynn unveils new SNP Westminster frontbench after reshuffle
The new leader of the SNP group at Westminster Stephen Flynn has confirmed a frontbench reshuffle. The MP described his new shadow cabinet as "dynamic" and emphasised the group's priority will be to help deliver independence. Four new MPs
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Five things we learned as Michael Beale led Rangers to debut Bayer Leverkusen win
There would have been far easier matches for Michael Beale to make his debut as Rangers manager in. The meeting with Bayer Leverkusen at Ibrox this afternoon might just have been a friendly that was arranged to give both teams some much-needed
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Books: This is the Afterlife is a complex and poignant story
THIS IS THE AFTERLIFE Jeff Chon Sagging Meniscus, £17.99 When California-based Jeff Chon started writing his 2021 satire Hashtag Good Guy with a Gun, his initial instinct had been to ridicule the conspiracy theorists, Trumpists and
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Fisheries deal will be worth £128m to Scotland as North Sea quotas increase
A new trade deal on fisheries will be worth £128 million to Scotland next year, up from £97 million last year, ministers have said. A trilateral agreement between the UK, Norway and the EU has concluded with increased quotas for most North Sea
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Gardening with Dave Allan: Take refuge in your plot to escape the festive frenzy
With the pressure of preparing for all our festivities, the garden provides a peaceful, productive bolthole. Although the soil is soggy and unworkable, there are still many jobs on the “to do” list. Having been away for several weeks during the
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Emiliano Martinez hits back at Louis van Gaal comment after Argentina triumph
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez told outgoing Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal to “keep his mouth shut” after saving two penalties in an ill-tempered World Cup quarter-final shoot-out win. With Lionel Messi having lit up Lusail Stadium with
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Meghan Markle's Week: 'I'm like Scotland – imprisoned by England'
As imagined by Brian Beacom JINGLE bells! Thank you for pushing your unconscious racism and bias aside and allowing me to celebrate the build up to Christmas with you folks in Scotland. And what a great start it’s been. Thanks to Michelle Mone
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Books: Ian McEwan takes on time, life and history in his magnum opus Lessons
Lessons Ian McEwan Vintage, £20 Review by Neil Mackay OF all literary fiction’s myriad genres, and there were about 100 last time I counted, the “life story” novel is perhaps the most elegant and fulfilling. We’re not talking
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'Around a dozen' missing in Jersey after huge explosion
One person has died and “around a dozen” are missing following an explosion and fire at a block of flats in Jersey after residents reported smelling gas. Smoke billowed above the blaze in St Helier at around 4am on Saturday after the huge blast
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Mick Lynch urges UK Government to follow Scotland's lead in rail pay dispute
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has urged the UK Government to follow Scotland’s lead and settle a long-lasting dispute over rail workers’ pay and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are due to stage two 48-hour
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TV: Peaky Blinders star Tom Hardy narrates new nature series Predators
What’s the story? Predators. I’ll need more information. It is a new five-part Sky Nature series – narrated by Peaky Blinders star Tom Hardy – which follows five apex predators in their fight for survival in the wild. Tom Hardy? You
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Galleries: The art of life, from human nature to supernatural flora
Andrew Gannon Impressions 10 December-8 January. Entry free. Fruitmarket, 45 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF. Following the success of his 2021 Edinburgh Art Festival exhibition, artist Andrew Gannon has created a series of new works for
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Travel: Author and architect David F Ross on his love for Barcelona
DAVID F ROSS, AUTHOR AND ARCHITECT Where is it? Barcelona. Why do you go there? I’m drawn back to Barcelona because it reaffirms what makes a city great. The universal truth that people make places and not the other way around is exemplified
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England better equipped to win World Cup than in 2018, claims Gareth Southgate
Gareth Southgate believes England are better prepared for World Cup success than four years ago and says mentality will be key in Saturday’s blockbuster quarter-final clash against holders France. Having comfortably topped their group and swatted
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Manuel Neuer out for rest of season after breaking leg in skiing accident
Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident. The 36-year-old was on holiday after Germany’s exit from the World Cup at the group stage but suffered the injury which
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TV Review: A Spy Among Friends; My Dead Body; Lucy Worsley on Agatha Christie
WHEN the TV adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy appeared in 1979 it was judged unsurpassable in its field. Alec Guinness as George Smiley? Only a fool would try to match that. Then came the 2011 film with Gary Oldman, and spy tale traditionalists
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Entertainment guide: From classical music, theatre to some blasts from the past
Classical Perth Piano Sundays – Isata Kanneh-Mason, Perth Concert Hall, tomorrow The oldest sibling in the incredible Kanneh-Mason family, Isata, returns to Perth to play music by Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Robert Schumann and his wife Clara’
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Get the party started: Where to enjoy the festive season
Ballie Ballerson, Edinburgh Ballie Ballerson’s massive adult-sized ball pit is the perfect place to let your inner child loose. This neon-lit cocktail bar has over a million balls to bounce around in, as well as plenty of R&B, disco, and house
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The Old Course Hotel: Our stay encapsulates St Andrews at its most magical
THE darkness of the room begins to give way to the light of the break of dawn as the North Sea gradually comes into view. In between, the most evocative ribbon of green in golf emerges. Within minutes, the full majesty of the Old Course and St
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‘Attention. Attention. This is Radio Free Scotland calling’ A pirate station is born
SATURDAY night, November 24, 1956. Viewers of BBC Scotland – some of them, at least – were startled during a news broadcast to hear a sudden high-pitched screech and a male voice intruding to say: “Attention, attention. This is Radio Free Scotland
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Dawn Steele: Why I finally embraced a life of crime in Granite Harbour
IT is fair to say that Dawn Steele is a straight talker. Whether extolling the joys of cold-water swimming or discussing how having a stroke in her late 30s changed her outlook on life, the Glasgow-born actor speaks with unwavering candour. Steele
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Christmas streams: Our pick of the best new seasonal movies for home viewing
NOW the calendar is just one page – to quote the 1981 ditty Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses – the fun and revelry of December is in full swing. While overdoing turkey lunches, cursing Secret Santa present swaps and blowing off steam with colleagues
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Books: A compelling behind-the-scenes view of Boris Johnson's downfall
Non-fiction The Fall Of Boris Johnson Sebastian Payne Macmillan, £22 (ebook £9.99) Sebastian Payne's rapidly produced account of Boris Johnson's final months in Downing Street offers a compelling behind-the-scenes view of the former
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Travel: Glenmore and the pursuit of happiness in the great outdoors
I laughed out loud on Monday when a friend sent me a copy of The Outjoyment Report, a major camping study carried out by Liverpool John Moores University, Sheffield Hallam University and The Camping and Caravanning Club. Surveying nearly 11,000
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12 best books to give as gifts this Christmas
Whether it’s a magical fantasy, a thrilling adventure or fascinating history, there’s always a book that will bring a smile to someone’s face on Christmas morning. The team at Scottish Book Trust have recommended some recent favourites for all ages
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Hub opens to support displaced Ukrainians ahead of first Christmas in Scotland
A new community hub has opened its doors for Ukrainian refugees as they approach their first Christmas in Scotland. The launch of the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, located in Clarkston in East Renfrewshire, was announced by the Glasgow Branch of the
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'Become a very unreliable service': Further repairs for ferry amid emergent issues
A ferry which was due to return to full service following repairs has seen more sailings cancelled amid an "emergent issue" with its radar system. The MV Lord of the Isles linking Mallaig and Lochboisdale on South Uist was originally undergoing
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Stephen Flynn denies plotting against SNP predecessor Ian Blackford
The new leader of the SNP’s Westminster group has denied allegations he plotted against his predecessor Ian Blackford. Stephen Flynn said anyone who thinks otherwise had watched “too much House of Cards”, a popular TV political drama. Mr Flynn
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TV Preview: Storyville – A Bunch of Amateurs; Waitrose at Christmas
WE’VE all heard the stories of how Glasgow was a great city for film. Still is, some would say. But not like the golden days, when there was a cinema on every corner and queues along the streets. Yet when it came time for the United Nations Educational
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A vegan Christmas feast from one of Scotland's top chefs
I’m passionate about food and great produce, and many of my best dishes contain meat. I’m not a vegan by any stretch, and in my younger years as a chef I felt a slight dislike for what I thought was just going to be a passing fad. The vegan dishes
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David Leask: Why we must stand up for Russia’s beleaguered liberals
IT IS normally pretty slick, Dozhd. But the Riga-based Russian independent TV station earlier this week seemed to broadcast bumps, jolts and clicks. Journalist Katya Kotrikadze was trying to present a show on the future of the channel, which had
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Parents forced to cut down children’s hobbies as half of Scots reduce spending
Almost half of Scots have had to reduce household spending to try to cope with rising energy bills, research has revealed. This includes almost one in 10 having made the “heart-breaking” decision to cut back on children’s activities. Research
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Scrap peak rail fares and offer free travel to young and old, union urges
The Scottish Government is being urged to scrap peak rail fairs and offer free travel to people over 60 and under 24 as budget is to be announced. Deputy First Minister John Swinney will outline tax and spending plans for the next financial year
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Temperatures could drop to minus 10C as harsh cold snap continues
Scots have been warned to expect severe weather conditions to continue this weekend, with snow forecast for much of the country. Temperatures are set to stay low, hitting minus 10C (14F) in isolated areas on Saturday and Sunday. Extreme snow
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Opinion: It’s always good to talk about money
By Tanya Gersiova Last week, I sat down with my friend Claire for a coffee date. At 8 months pregnant, rather than the much touted ‘pregnancy glow’, she gave something more like a Frankie Boyle vibe. After taking a seat at the table, which
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Robert McNeil: I could go nuts for huts but sadly Scotland lacks shacks
NINE Highlanders and islanders took turns spending time off-grid in local bothies to see how the experience affected them. Result? The rethinking of everyday activities such as cooking and bathing, enhanced creativity, new ideas about local issues
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'A good restaurant masquerading as a dull one' - Ron Mackenna's review
PICTURE this. It’s late November. It’s dark. It’s very cold. A plump man in a car, this plump man actually, can clearly see the restaurant on the other side of the road. There’s, woo-hoo, parking over there too. Course there is: it’s a vitality desert
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No wonder Gareth Southgate's days are numbered... England loves chaos - Joe Callaghan
Gareth Southgate’s problem, it seems, is that he is everything they now run away from. He is respectable. He is reliable. He is consistent. He is sensible. He is patient. He is pleasant. And he is almost out of time. Why? Because England. The
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Fan ownership pioneer on how Firhill protests achieved a Partick Thistle putsch
THE supporter who launched the fan takeover of Partick Thistle has welcomed the resignation of seven board members this week following months of bitter off-field unrest and predicted a bright future lies ahead for the Firhill club under their new hierarchy
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Bairn on the G string as composer writes classical album in homage to Falkirk
By Mike Ritchie Music composers have often found cities to be inspirational – Elgar and Vaughan Williams focused on London, Mozart wrote a symphony for Prague while Puccini’s opera Tosca is set entirely in Rome. Popular music in all genres
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The Alan Soutar story of darts and dogs, the Forces and as a firefighter
THE conversation goes full circle and starts and ends with a love of the darts. In between, Alan Soutar talks about his country and his community. To those he served with as a Commando, he will forever be a comrade. To those he works with at Arbroath
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World Cup 2022: Why Morocco's heroics should not surprise
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. There's an old Moroccan proverb that goes something along the
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Herald View: Sunak’s regrettable intransigence over the public sector strikes
ONE wonders what Mrs Thatcher, were she still around at the moment, would make of this relentless wave of public-sector strikes. Having faced down the miners in 1984-85, and witnessed much other industrial unrest, she set about reducing trade union
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Brian Taylor: The ups and the downs of a remarkable week for the SNP
A NEW Westminster leader for the SNP. A new opinion poll suggesting majority Scottish support for ending the Union. Joy unconfined, surely, for those who advocate independence. Up to a point, Lord Copper. Certainly, the poll provided Stephen Flynn
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Celebrity chef to expand Spud U Like across Scotland
IT was once a staple for late night revellers as a pit stop for food while making their way home from a night out. Now celebrity chef James Martin has joined forces with a Scots potato producer to relaunch and expand the popular Spud U Like fast
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Tom Gordon: What to expect from the Scottish Budget
The Scottish Budget is a big moment in the political calendar. It’s been buffeted around by the Covid pandemic of late, popping up in the New Year after Westminster delayed its own budget, and with it the figures needed to set Holyrood’s. But
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Letters: Watch out: we'll be at the mercy of the financial spivs once more
THIS morning, on the same day that Santander Bank was fined £108 million over money laundering failings, news that the Tory Government was coming to Edinburgh to announce “Thatcher Big Bang 2” made me feel sick ("Hunt to set out finance reforms", The
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Herald Diary: Some short lessons on life
Short shrift SCIENTISTS claimed this week to have proven that Short Man Syndrome is genuine, meaning that wee fellas really are more antagonistic than lankier chaps. The Diary always suspected this was the case, which is why we only employ
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What will the new Harry and Meghan episodes say?
IF you are yet to tune into the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix documentary, you will have failed to be unaware of its launch this week, which sparked a raft of headlines as the couple took aim at the royal family, British sensibilities and “press
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Unspun: the political diary
Wrong turn THE Great Gordon Broon launched his latest report on the constitution with Sir Keir Starmer on Monday at Edinburgh’s Apex Hotel. Confusingly, there are two Apex hotels on the same street, and Labour’s Sarah Boyack went to the wrong one
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Kiltwalk organisers reveal 2023 dates as entry prices reduced due to cost of living
Kiltwalkers are being urged to save the date as registration opens for 2023 events. Scotland’s mass participation charity event will take place in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh next year, with each location offering a variety of walks
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The mystery of 'needle spiking', social panics, and mass psychogenic illness
IT was freshers’ week at the end of September 2021 when management student Sarah Buckle headed to a nightclub in Nottingham with a group of friends. What should have been fun night out quickly turned into a “terrifying” ordeal - and then a viral
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Aggreko swoops for first deal since £2.3bn buyout
By Scott Wright AGGREKO, the Scottish-based temporary power specialist, has made its first major acquisition since returning to private hands. The company, which was acquired by private equity outfits TDR and I Squared for £2.3 billion last
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Scottish property firm seals major tenants for historic Glasgow building
Exclusive By Scott Wright A TRIO of tenants have been secured by an independent Scottish property investment company for its latest development in the heart of Glasgow, amid signs that workers are drifting back to the city centre in growing
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Stephen Flynn to unveil new smaller SNP Westminster frontbench team
THE new leader of the SNP group at Westminster Stephen Flynn is expected to unveil a streamlined frontbench this weekend. It is understood the new team will be considerably smaller than the one under previous leader Ian Blackford with MPs expected
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Swedish suitor drops UK motor takeover
Shares in Pendragon lost more than a quarter of their value yesterday after a European suitor said it will not make a takeover bid for the owner of the Evans Halshaw chain of motor dealerships. Sweden’s Hedin Mobility said it will not make an offer
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Brian Donnelly: Sunak's plan for 'tough new laws' against workers is flawed
RISHI Sunak’s demonisation of trade unions is a path that is becoming more precarious for the Prime Minister. He is vehemently repeating that he is trying to protect the people of this country from strikes. Mr Sunak, it is the people of this country
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Over 1000 'adverse events' investigated in women and infants' care in Scotland
MORE than 1000 investigations have been launched in Scotland over the past decade into adverse events affecting women and infants' healthcare. Figures obtained by the Herald show that at least 1,032 Significant Adverse Event Reviews (Saers) have
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Pension puzzle will become less tricky when key change comes into effect
By Lee Halpin For many people, a personal pension will be an integral part of the tool kit for helping them to achieve a target level of income in retirement. Whilst the state pension and any workplace pensions are the foundation blocks to
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'I can't heat my home': Warning over energy inefficient homes amid bill increases
Homes that are unable to keep in heat could worsen a crisis which will see people “die this winter”, a charity boss has warned. The chief executive of Energy Action Scotland (EAS), Frazer Scott, said the energy efficiency of Scotland’s homes is
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How wind farms could generate 'Norway oil fund' for Highland communities
Windfarm owners could be forced to hand over 5% of profits under possible plans which could generate smaller-scale "Norway oil funds" for communities in rural Scotland. The council that covers a third of Scotland's land mass has agreed to put pressure
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See our chances of a White Christmas amid Met Office's yellow snow and ice warnings
Whether you are dreaming or dreading a White Christmas, here are our chances of seeing snow on the big day. The Met Office has put in place several yellow warnings for snow and ice for across this weekend and we look set for more snow in the coming
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Midwives 'calling in sick because they can't afford to travel to work'
MIDWIVES are calling in sick in some areas because they cannot afford to travel to work, according to the profession’s leader in Scotland. Jaki Lambert, director of the Royal College of Midwives in Scotland, said the situation was “unthinkable
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Inside the Malawian refugee camp where a Scottish food programme brings hope
THE playground is a mass of energetic chaos as a hundreds-strong rammy of children clamour for their morning meal. It's just after 6am and breakfast time in Umodzikatubza Primary, pupils lining up with a thrust of bright coloured cups to make
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What is today's Wordle word? December 10 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
