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Scotland manager Steve Clarke reveals why he won't be calling Harvey Barnes
STEVE Clarke has stressed he will not contact Harvey Barnes about playing for Scotland again despite it emerging the Newcastle United winger is considering switching his international allegiances from England. Clarke, whose men could qualify for
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Celtic captain Callum McGregor on 'first day' Joe Hart wind-up over Hampden double
CALLUM McGregor tonight confessed he would rather help Scotland record a famous win over England than see them qualify for the Euro 2024 finals as a consequence of Norway drawing with Georgia as he prepared to take part in the 150th Anniversary Heritage
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Nick Montgomery cites Postecoglou factor in opening doors to Hibs move
NICK MONTGOMERY believes Ange Postecoglou’s overwhelming Celtic success has helped open doors for A-League coaches. The new Hibernian manager jumped at the chance to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps as the latest import into the SPFL from Australia
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England manager Gareth Southgate on why he supported Scotland at the 1978 World Cup
THE merest mention of the 1978 World Cup in Argentina still sends a shiver down the spine of Scotland supporters who are old enough to remember the humiliating debacle in South America. Gareth Southgate, the England manager, cringes when he thinks
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Huw Jones insists Scotland were not caught out by South Africa
Scotland centre Huw Jones insists that his team were not caught out by South Africa’s suffocating rush defence during Sunday night’s defeat in Marseilles, but suggested that they were powerless to counter that high-intensity approach because of a lack
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'Not accurate enough' - Townsend pinpoints reason for Scotland defeat to Springboks
The last time Scotland were restricted to just a solitary successful penalty in a Test match was in the opening game of the last World Cup, when they were walloped 27-3 by Ireland as a precursor to a miserable pool stage exit. Sunday evening’s
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Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal after returning an adverse sample. The France international tested positive for testosterone in a random drugs test following Juventus’ Serie
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Gareth Southgate: England over-experimenting in Scotland would be ‘ridiculous’
Gareth Southgate says it would be “ridiculous” to overly experiment as England head to hostile Hampden Park to face in-form foes Scotland in a so-called friendly. Both sides are on the cusp of qualification for next summer’s European Championship
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The free spirits that went into creating Glasgow's 'sleeping giant'
If there's a story that captures the free spirit of the early days of the great Glasgow venue, The Arches, it's the one told by Raymond Burke. Burke was one of a troupe of talented actors who were working with Andy Arnold, the artistic driving
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Scotland's newest bank strengthens leadership team
SCOTLAND’S newest bank has bolstered its senior team as it prepares to launch. Alba Bank, which is now in its mobilisation phase and aims to begin trading before the end of the year, has appointed banking sector veterans to two key positions.
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'Refurb of rare part of Glasgow’s medieval past a reward to Easterhouse community'
The 15th century Provan Hall stands within manicured gardens and a duck pond emerges from amidst the woods beyond. In the Cotswolds or a Highland shooting estate the driveway of an abode such as this would be hoaching with sports muscle cars and red
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Luis Rubiales resignation has to be ‘the start of something’ – Georgia Stanway
England star Georgia Stanway insists the resignation of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has to be “the start of something, not the end of something”. Rubiales finally announced he was quitting as president of the RFEF on Sunday
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'Fund CalMac's needs': No cars warning as groundbreaking ferry sidelined for 5th day
Ferry users on a CalMac service to Mull are spending a fifth day being unable to take their cars on a crossing as the world's first sea-going hybrid ferry remains out of action. The 11-year-old MV Hallaig, presented as a "pioneering" diesel/electric
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Richard Lochhead: We must maximise the enormous potential of AI
The launch of the Scottish Government’s first Innovation Strategy in June set a bold ambition for Scotland to become one of the most innovative small nations in the world over the next decade. That vision, which has been reinforced by the Programme
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Gareth Southgate admits England interest in Harvey Barnes and Elliot Anderson
Gareth Southgate says Harvey Barnes and Elliot Anderson are two players England are interested in. The two Newcastle midfielders can play for both Scotland and England due to the dual nationality rule, with both of their futures still up in the
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Cross party MPs accuse UK Government of not acting robustly on China security risk
MPs across political parties today demanded the Conservative Government take more action to protect the UK from Chinese security risks as they accused ministers of not acting swiftly and robustly. The series of calls came in the wake of reports
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Analysis: Ministers accused of 'soft touch justice'... but SNP have been upfront
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. SNP ministers are facing accusations of overseeing a “soft touch justice system” in Scotland – but the Government has been upfront about its intention to prosecute and jail
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Frantic search for missing 14-year-old girl who vanished from Scots village
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in trying to locate a 14-year-old girl missing from Ayrshire. Ellie McCann was last seen in Coylton around 6pm on Saturday. She is 5 ft 6 in height, is of slim build and has brown shoulder length
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Retired social worker sentenced for cruelty to children in 60s and 70s
A former “house mother” who abused children in her care in the 1960s and 1970s has been sentenced to 300 hours of community service. Retired social worker Euphemia Ramsay, 76, was last month found guilty of the cruel treatment of two children while
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Andy Murray believes Britain can win first Davis Cup in eight years
Andy Murray believes Great Britain can win the Davis Cup again this season and is happy to play his part on or off the court. The former world number one is among a five-man team for this week’s group stage in Manchester, along with Cameron Norrie
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‘Genius’ Novak Djokovic is ‘one of a kind’, says his coach Goran Ivanisevic
Goran Ivanisevic believes Novak Djokovic transcends tennis and is one of the greatest in the history of sport. Djokovic won his 24th grand slam title when he beat Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev over three gruelling sets at the US Open.
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What a crisis like RAAC is really doing to the foundations of the Tory government
Discussing the Prime Ministerial tendency to put off elections when one is in trouble, hoping that something will appear to change one’s fortunes, Tony Blair noted that it is much more likely that whatever emerges will make things worse instead. Rishi
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Witness appeal after driver seriously injured in road crash
Police in Ayrshire are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious one-vehicle crash in the Dundonald Road area of Kilmarnock. The incident took place around 9.40pm on Sunday and involved a black Vauxhall Corsa. The driver,
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Has Scottish company lost its Midas touch?
Has Scotgold Resources lost its Midas touch? The company has had a tumultuous time in 2023 as it has struggled to maximise production at the Cononish mine near Tyndrum, having twice already turned to investors for funding to support operations
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Key report calls on SNP ministers to use congestion charges to fund public transport
Charging road users could help fund improvements to public transport, a key report from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Commission has warned. SNP ministers have pledged to reduce car kilometers by 20% by 2030 a key component of a legally-binding
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Man assaulted with weapon after taxi rank altercation in Scots town
Police are appealing for information after a man and woman were assaulted in East Kilbride on Saturday. The pair, aged 28 and 30, were waiting at rank on Cornwall Street when they became involved in an altercation with two women who were also in
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Herald Diary: Why initial impressions taught teacher a harsh lesson
Initially apprehensive THE travails of a teacher. Years ago Brian Logan from Langside was studying teaching at Jordanhill College of Education. Prior to his first meeting with (ugh!) real live pupils, at Eastbank Academy, his parents bought
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Enjoy a taste of island life at Arran food and drink festival
Sustainability will take centre stage at this year's highly-anticipated Arran Festival of Food and Drink The Isle of Arran will soon hold its second festival of food and drink, celebrating the local produce that comes from the island’s unique terroir
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'Completely unforgivable' for China to spy on MPs and MSPs says SNP's Ian Blackford
It is “completely unforgivable” for a foreign power to engage in espionage in Parliament, the SNP’s Ian Blackford has said. The party’s former Westminster leader, who previously sat on Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee, warned that
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MPs told not to name Scottish Westminster aide arrested in China spy probe
MPs have been told not to name a Conservative parliamentary aide who was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said commenting on the identity of the researcher could pose a "serious risk of prejudicing any
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Cash as well as culture: V&A Dundee's worth to the economy revealed
It has become firmly knitted into in the nation’s cultural fabric, attracting more than a million visitors to its doors in the past half decade. And while V&A Dundee has added value to Scotland’s artistic reputation, it appears it has also
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FM says Scottish ministers taking security concerns seriously after spy row
Humza Yousaf has said Scottish ministers are taking the issue of China’s influence in Scotland “seriously” amid the arrest of a parliamentary researcher accused of spying for the foreign state. The First Minister said the allegations should “give
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Scottish Government 'ducking' key council tax reform, warns IFS
Scottish Government proposals to hike council tax on the most expensive homes are "a small step in the right direction", but ministers are still "ducking" a key reform, a leading thinktank has said. The respected Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS
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Unite call for employment law devolution as Labour 'backtrack' on workers' rights
Unite has ramped up calls for employment laws to be devolved to Scotland, with Sharon Graham, the union’s General Secretary, warning that Labour cannot be trusted not to backtrack further on workers rights. The union — one of Labour's biggest
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Making their mark: What are Scotland's top Independent Schools?
WELCOME to the September 2023 edition of The Herald’s Independent Schools magazine - read it for free by clicking here - where we celebrate the indomitable spirit of our educational institutions in the face of an exceptionally challenging year.
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Scottish rugby legend pulls first pint for Glasgow brewer
Genius Brewing has launched its lower-alcohol beers in draft as it seeks to expand its on-trade presence in pubs in conjunction with the start of the Rugby World Cup. The move comes three years after the Glasgow-based brewer first intended, with
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University of Glasgow launches new Centre for AI and Data Science
The University of Glasgow has opened a new centre dedicated to cutting-edge research on data science and artificial intelligence across a wide range of applications. The Centre for Data Science and AI brings together hundreds of academics from
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Steve Clarke addresses Harvey Barnes & Elliot Anderson's Scotland situations
Steve Clarke insists Scotland will not give up hope of securing the services of Elliot Anderson in the future. The national team boss has addressed the Newcastle midfielder's situation amid speculation the player has had second thoughts about representing
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Sir Mo Farah urges children to stay active after bringing curtain down on career
Sir Mo Farah insists he “wouldn’t be” who he is today without sport after completing his last race at the Great North Run on Sunday. The four-time Olympic champion announced his decision to end his career earlier this year and did so with a fourth-placed
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Agenda: Tackling the problem of digital immortality
Today, the University of Glasgow officially opens our new Centre for Data Science and AI with a visit from Richard Lochhead MSP. The Centre brings together academics from across our four colleges to tackle some of the world’s grand challenges and create
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Scottish concert dates for one of the world's finest jazz pianists
An American musician who has toured with Sting and won a Grammy this year for his latest album joins the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra in concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday, September 29. Wisconsin-born pianist-composer Geoffrey
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Unite: 'Labour's back door shenanigans make a good case for devolved rights'
Less than six weeks ago Angela Rayner boldly outlined Labour’s opposition to devolved employment rights for Scotland, by saying: "I want employment law across the whole of the United Kingdom to be uplifted and better. That's why we've got a new deal
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Ally McCoist backs Harvey Barnes to choose Scotland over England
Ally McCoist has backed Newcastle midfielder Harvey Barnes to choose Scotland over England. The 25-year-old reportedly turned down advances from Steve Clarke's side in the past and received one cap under Gareth Southgate which came against Wales
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An entertaining writer of letters to The Herald
R Russell Smith Born: March 28, 1935 Died: September 5, 2023. Just over a year ago the Herald's letter editor received a contribution from perhaps his most prolific correspondent, R Russell Smith. "Am I alone", it began, "in noting
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Dolly the sheep creator Professor Sir Ian Wilmut dies aged 79
A scientist who led the team that created Dolly the sheep has died at the age of 79. Professor Sir Ian Wilmut was part of a team at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh which successfully cloned Dolly in 1996. Sir Ian was knighted
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Look inside this Lenzie home showcasing 'suburbia at its best'
Showcasing suburbia at its best, 18 Fern Avenue is a substantial asymmetric-designed contemporary villa. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens in a prime Lenzie location, it borders the environmental conservation area of Lenzie Moss - a
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Watch: Security camera catches intruder sleeping in woman's bed
A security camera has appeared to catch an intruder breaking in and sleeping in a woman's bed. Caitlin Sullivan, 22, was at her friend's house when the camera in her bedroom started to buzz, she said. The part-time carer examined the footage
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Hutchesons' has a formula for pupils to reach their potential
Continuously adapting and improving for centuries, Hutchesons’ inspires all who pass through its doors to ‘belong, flourish and achieve’ For nearly 400 years, Hutchesons’ Grammar School has been at the forefront of academic excellence, encouraging
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Doug Marr: Private schools can’t leave equality and fairness to others
Having spent my entire teaching career in the state sector, I’ve hesitated to write about private education. I’ve always been ambivalent, believing it’s up to parents how they spend their money. My laid-back attitude is probably down to my own privileged
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Fairview School enjoys success on the international stage
Fairview School in Bridge of Allan is celebrating after its pupils achieved a 100 per cent success rate in the International Baccalaureate Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan celebrated student success as its Middle Years Programme (
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Glasgow safe drug consumption room 'to be set up' after prosecution threat lifted
The Scottish Government is to push forward with plans to establish a safe drugs consumption room after Scotland’s Lord Advocate said it would “not be in the public interest” to prosecute people for possession of illegal substances in such an environment
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The UK's 'smallest' bakery has opened (and it's narrower than a baguette!)
The 'smallest' bakery in the UK has opened and it's actually narrower than a baguette! Found in Corstorphine in Edinburgh, Sweet Bella sells a range of cupcakes, tray bakes and cookies . The sweets treats are all available from a shop that
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Plans submitted for 'truly mixed community' of family and student housing
Plans have been submitted for a £100 million development combining family homes and student accommodation to deliver a "truly mixed community" in Edinburgh. S Harrison Developments said the proposals for the brownfield site at Ocean Point 2 in
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Letters: Vaping industry is using our children as nicotine mules. We must fight back
HUGH Mulvihill’s letter (September 8) arguing against the banning of single-use vapes misses some important points about this new trend. For a start, the UK Government does not accept that nicotine, the highly-addictive stimulant drug in these vapes
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Agenda: Here's how Dundee outshines England's golden triangle
The UK’s top university for producing successful spinout companies isn’t Oxford, Cambridge or any other "golden triangle" heavyweight, but the University of Dundee. A new report by one of Europe’s largest venture capital teams examined factors
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Ayrshire dairy farm wins Product of the Year at Food & Drink Excellence Awards
The winners of this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards have been announced with Mossgiel Organic Farm taking home the night’s top prize. Last Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre for a ceremony
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Law Society warns SNP jury reforms risk integrity of criminal justice system
Planned reforms of the courts risk undermining the integrity of Scotland’s criminal justice system, the Law Society of Scotland has warned. Responding to a request for evidence from Holyrood’s Criminal Justice committee, the professional governing
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The Arches to reopen as a nightclub for first time in eight years
One of the “sleeping giants” of Glasgow’s nightlife is to return for the first time in almost a decade. Organisers have announced that a nightclub is to open in The Arches eight years after the venue lost its licence, The Arches went into
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Scot says he is 'completely innocent' after arrest on suspicion of spying for China
A former parliamentary researcher from Scotland arrested on suspicion of spying for China has insisted he is "completely innocent". The man said he had spent his career highlighting the "challenge and threats presented by the Chinese Communist
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Why the next generation of top Scottish entrepreneurs can bank on MBA course
University of Strathclyde Business School's MBA course is renowned as one of the best in the country - and one person benefited greatly is Project Management and Innovation consultant David Smith, who is now aiming to help others to success through
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Scottish gold miner warns it may fall into administration
The company which operates the Cononish gold and silver mine near Tyndrum has warned there is a “material risk” it may fall into administration in the next few weeks. Shares in Scotgold Resources were suspended this morning after it told the City
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Nick Montgomery speaks as new Hibs manager for the first time
Nick Montgomery has spoken for the first time as manager of Hibernian. The 41-year-old was this morning appointed as the club's new head coach. He takes over from Lee Johnson who was sacked last month after the Easter Road club suffered a terrible
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Saving vs investing in your future: the right balance for you
This article appears as part of the Money HQ with Ben Stark newsletter. When we talk about saving and investing, we generally think of it as setting some money aside for the future. Go deeper into it, however, and it becomes clear we’re talking
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Former Scottish school boy arrested on suspicion of spying for China
A former private school boy from Edinburgh is today being reported as the Tory parliamentary researcher arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The man, who is in his late twenties, was employed by a senior Conservative MP. He is reportedly
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Steve Clarke keen to avoid 'Russian roulette' of Euro 2024 play-offs
Scotland does not want to run the risk of facing "Russian roulette" to qualify for Euro 2024. Steve Clarke admits he does not want his side to have to go through the play-off system once more in order to reach the finals of next summer's European
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Scots Gov blasted for 'smoke and mirrors' proposals to protect iconic wild salmon
New proposed regulation will not initially apply to ANY of the 200+ salmon farms currently operating in Scotland – including 21 existing farms identified as “high risk” by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) which it refuses to name
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Nick Montgomery appointed new Hibs manager after A-League success
Nick Montgomery has been appointed as the new manager of Hibernian. The former Sheffield United midfielder has joined the Easter Road club from Central Coast Mariners. He replaces former Hibs boss Lee Johnson, who yesterday succeeded Scott
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Lawyers to gather for online executor platform seminar
Scottish solicitors are attending a seminar in Glasgow on online executry services this week. The session at the Blythswood Hotel outlines the benefits for solicitors, executors and beneficiaries of a new digital platform, My Executor Box, launched
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England interest in Elliot Anderson confirmed after Scotland pull-out
Elliot Anderson could still change his international allegiances back to England, it has emerged. Gareth Southgate admits the Newcastle midfielder is a player he likes and the FA are keeping close tabs on his situation. The 20-year-old, who
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Rural businesses unite to slam grouse shooting licence plans
Nearly 400 businesses have joined together to urge the Scottish Government to rethink “disastrous” plans to licence grouse shooting. Upland estates, farmers, tradespeople and hotels are among those who have written to environment minister Gillian
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Novak Djokovic says he will ‘keep going’ after US Open win
Novak Djokovic has bad news for Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and all the other grand slam hopefuls: “I’m going to keep going.” Djokovic secured a record 24th grand slam title when he beat Medvedev in three gruelling sets to win the US Open.
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Novak Djokovic wins US Open and 24th grand slam title in straight sets
Novak Djokovic secured his 24th grand slam title and became the oldest US Open champion in the Open era after a gruelling victory over Daniil Medvedev. The 36-year-old Serbian, who is back up to world number one, beat third seed Medvedev 6-3 7-
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Wout Weghorst winner all but ends Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 hopes
The Republic of Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for Euro 2024 were all but ended by the Netherlands for whom substitute Wout Weghorst’s goal secured a 2-1 win in Dublin. The hosts, in need of victory to put themselves in contention in Group B, took
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I’ve talked Kyle Walker out of international retirement twice – Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed he twice had to convince Kyle Walker to rethink international retirement. The 33-year-old scored his first England goal in Saturday’s 1-1 Euro 2024 qualifier draw against Ukraine in Wroclaw. It
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Scotland players rated after opening World Cup loss to Springboks
Here's how Scotland's players rated in their defeat at the hands of South Africa... 15 Blair Kinghorn Got off to an inauspicious start with two fumbles of high balls, but defended well on the ground. Had little chance to prove his attacking prowess
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Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies'
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend was left frustrated by refereeing “inconsistency” after a controversial head clash in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup defeat to South Africa, but admitted it was his side’s own inaccuracy that cost them. Springboks
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Ex-England attack coach on what Scotland must do to produce top-class strikers again
HE played for no fewer than 10 different clubs in Scotland, England and the United States during a professional football career that lasted 16 years and weighed in with a goal or two along the way. Yet, Allan Russell, the former Hamilton Academical
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Dimitar Mitov on Steven MacLean's no-nonsense St Johnstone approach
St Johnstone goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov has offered an insight into the coaching methods of Steven MacLean, insisting the Saints manager’s no-nonsense approach is working wonders in the newly formed young Perth dressing room. MacLean, who took over
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Sunak faces pressure over China after alleged parliamentary spy arrested in Edinburgh
Rishi Sunak was facing pressure to designate China a threat to national security after a parliamentary researcher was arrested in Edinburgh on suspicion of spying for Beijing. The arrest under the Official Secrets Act led to the Prime Minister
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New housing development for injured veterans has been 'life changing' for families
A new housing development built in Irvine for injured veterans has been described as “life-changing” by their families. The accessibility provided by the homes has allowed the families to live more comfortable lives and taken off many of the pressures
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Heart of glass: the family firm helping bring Glasgow’s glasshouses back to life
They were built as grand nature palaces for wealthy Victorians to show off collections of towering palm trees, juicy pineapples and exotic orchids in year-round tropical warmth. As the well-off splashed fortunes on increasingly lavish conservatories
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The Diary: Close, but no Ziggy-ar
Close, but no Ziggy-ar DAVID Bowie visited Glasgow at the weekend. That’s not completely true, for the shape-shifting pop star, who was never entirely of this planet, sadly left us for good in 2016. So it was a chap imitating the great
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Letters: Holyrood has greatly improved the lives of the people of Scotland
ALEXANDER McKay asks if the younger generation in Scotland is aware that our country was economically better off and better governed before devolution and the present set-up. I am sure Scotland’s Youth Parliament (SYP) would take issue with that
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The story of Scotland's most successful new town
It is affectionately known as 'Polo Mint City on account of its proliferation of roundabouts. East Kilbride was Scotland's first 'new town', one of five created to help alleviate post-war overcrowding in major cities including Glasgow. Built
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"We knew from Scots indyref that Brexit would get ugly" documentary hears
Scotland’s independence referendum in 2014 was a warning of the ugly division to come under Brexit, says a senior civil servant involved in both votes. The claim is made in a new documentary, Laura Kuenssberg: State of Chaos, airing on BBC2 tonight
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Education secretary Jenny Gilruth on earning the trust of Scotland's teachers
James McEnaney talks to education secretary Jenny Gilruth in part two of an exclusive interview about rebuilding the government’s relationship with teachers. Jenny Gilruth is under no illusions. The relationship between her former profession and
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Assisted Dying Bill will 'put pressure on disabled people to die' fear campaigners
One of the largest disability organisations in Scotland has warned that no amount of safeguarding in new proposed assisted dying laws will offer “enough protections and guarantees to stop disabled people being helped or pressured to die.” Glasgow
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Police attitudes to rugby and football fans are a matter of class
More than 25 years ago at Cartha Queen’s Park rugby club on Glasgow’s south side I hosted an event sponsored by Scotland on Sunday newspaper. We called it, somewhat provocatively, Rugby for the People. I was then the paper’s sports editor and had
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Daniella Theis: How a book of poems reshaped the relationship with my mother
One of my favourite places in the house I grew up in has always been the attic. It has a special smell – of wood, and paint, and old clothes and memories. As a kid, it felt like a treat to go up and see all the hidden treasures we have. Old suitcases
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Mark Smith: Glasgow unwatched for 12 hours every day? This is where we are now
Far be it from me to give advice to criminals – it isn’t ordinarily what this column is about – but anyone who’s planning to be up to no good in Glasgow in the next few months and doesn’t want to get caught should do whatever it is they’re going to
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£100million masterplan will ‘restore civic pride' in Scotland's first new town
It was Scotland's first new town, one of five created to help remedy post-war overcrowding in major cities including Glasgow. Now, more than 75 years after East Kilbride welcomed its first delighted residents a "radical" masterplan to redevelop
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It looked bad because it was bad. 210,000 salmon dead at Mull salmon farm
New data has revealed that a shocking 210,000 fish died at a single farm on Mull in the month of July alone. These are the dead fish I saw at Geasgill farm in early August. It confirms what we observed when I visited the site, run by Faroes-based
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Rise in rough sleepers in Glasgow and Edinburgh ‘could be sign of worse to come’
A rise in the number of rough sleepers in Glasgow and Edinburgh could be “an indication of worse to come”, a Scottish homeless charity has warned. Hugh Hill, deputy CEO of Simon Community Scotland, said that while the number of people sleeping
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Winds of change need to ‘blow faster’ for Scotland
Entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey have called for the speeding up of the consenting process for onshore wind farms in Scotland. Their call comes after First Minister Humza Yousaf committed to expediting consent as part of a deal
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Ian McConnell: Crucial to remove blinkers and see true Scottish picture
Humza Yousaf, Anas Sarwar and Douglas Ross seem to have been almost falling over themselves to talk about the Scottish economy and business recently. The First Minister appeared at pains to try to portray himself as willing to listen to and support
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Revealed: Scotland stagnates but outperforms most of UK
Scotland's economic performance was joint-third-best among the 12 UK nations and regions in August, even though activity stagnated, a key survey shows. Royal Bank of Scotland’s latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) report, published today, shows
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Entrepreneurs urge check-up and decentralisation of NHS
First Minister Humza Yousaf has warned “difficult decisions” will need to be made in next year’s Scottish budget to meet the Government’s ambitions to boost wages for social care and childcare workers. Commenting on his statement, Sir Tom Hunter
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Island business Essence of Harris looks to growth on foreign shores
Essence of Harris is preparing to launch into Japan after signing a deal for the distribution of its fragrance diffusers into the hotel and retail markets. The company, which is best-known for its candles and has a range of bath and body products
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A welcome return to business that matters
Two of Scotland’s foremost entrepreneurs have welcomed the Scottish Government’s reenergised interest in the country’s business community. Lord Willie Haughey commented: “This is the most confident I’ve ever felt in 24 years that the Government is
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Graeme Roy: Statistics must be treated with a degree of caution
By Graeme Roy Denis Healey – Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Callaghan-era – famously claimed that had he been given more accurate economic data, the UK would not have needed a bailout from the IMF in 1976. Whether this is true remains one
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Blackford and Gray hit SNP by-election trail with anti-Brexit message
The SNP's former leader at Westminster Ian Blackford will today join Scottish Government minister Neil Gray on the by-election trail with an anti-Brexit message. Mr Blackford, who is now the administration's business ambassador, will campaign with
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SNP minister leads trade mission to Denmark to boost Scottish renewable energy sector
Scotland’s energy minister Gillian Martin will this week lead a trade delegation to Denmark, the Scottish Government has announced. Ms Martin will be in Copenhagen to tout the country’s renewable sector in meetings with the Danish Parliament’s
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What is today's Wordle word? September 11, 2023 hints and answer
Are you struggling to solve today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for September 11. Players must find a 5-letter word in only six attempts and they are given a new word to guess daily. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble