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Andy Robertson apologises to Tartan Army for howler, but urges Scotland perspective
ANDY ROBERTSON has held his hands up to the major blunder that gifted England a crucial second goal in their win at Hampden, but the Scotland captain insists that the national side will be better for a punishing experience against Gareth Southgate’
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England manager brands treatment of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire 'a joke'
ENGLAND manager Gareth Southgate tonight hit out at the criticism which has been levelled at Harry Maguire and branded the treatment the Manchester United centre half has been subjected to “a joke”. Maguire, who has been stripped of the United
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'Bit carried away' - Steve Clarke in honest Scotland verdict after England loss
Steve Clarke insists his team were not overawed by the occasion of taking on England at Hampden. Scotland were totally outclassed by Gareth Southgate’s side at the national stadium tonight, with the visitors running out easy 3-1 winners. There
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Scotland's Darge on 'weird' prospect of facing Glasgow Warriors team-mate Vailanu
Rory Darge – who made his Scotland debut against Wales during the 2022 Six Nations and earned only his 12th cap in Sunday’s defeat to South Africa in Marseilles – has never faced Tonga before. But the openside flanker has a fair idea of what
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Harsh lessons for Scotland to heed as England’s men outclass our brave boys
ACH, you knew it was coming at some point, didn’t you? But did it have to be against England? Alas, there are levels to this game, and while Steve Clarke’s gallant Scots have been scaling new ones of late and have rightly been lauded for their
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Scotland players rated after disappointing defeat against England
It was a disappointing night for Scotland as they went down 3-1 against the Auld Enemy. Steve Clarke's side were outclassed on the celebration of international football's oldest fixture. Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham struck in the first
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Scotland forced to wait to seal Euro 2024 qualification
Scotland will have to wait until October for the chance to seal Euro 2024 qualification after Group A results did not go in the favour of Steve Clarke's side. The national team could have sealed a spot in Germany without even playing in qualifying
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Luis Rubiales refuses to apologise to Jenni Hermoso over ‘consensual’ kiss
Luis Rubiales has refused to directly apologise to Jenni Hermoso over the kiss that ultimately forced his resignation as Spanish football federation president. In an interview with Piers Morgan on Talk TV, Rubiales instead continued to maintain
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Watch Scotland fans' spine-tingling rendition national anthem vs England
This is the moment that the Scotland faithful belted out the national anthem against England tonight. Steve Clarke's men are in action against the Auld Enemy at Hampden Park this evening as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Scottish
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Scotland 1 England 3: Steve Clarke's side outclassed by 'Auld Enemy' at Hampden
SCOTLAND, on a high after winning their first five Euro 2024 qualifiers and moving to the cusp of a place in the finals in Germany next summer, were given a stark reminder of exactly where they stand in the international order by England at Hampden
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Scotland vs England team news confirmed for Hampden Park 'friendly' showdown
Steve Clarke and Gareth Southgate have named their teams for tonight's Hampden Park friendly showdown between Scotland and England. Both sides will mark 150 years of rivalry when they face each other for the 116th time tonight in the south side
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Wigtown Book Festival: Everything you need to know ahead of 25th annual event
It was set up to help regenerate one of rural Scotland’s most economically-challenged regions. And in 25 years, Wigtown Book Festival has generated more than £50 million for the area. With just days to go before the launch of this year’s milestone
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The five key battles to watch out for during Scotland vs England
Steve Clarke's side welcomes the Auld Enemy to Glasgow tomorrow night to commemorate the oldest fixture in international football. Scotland are undefeated in 11 competitive matches heading into the game. Here are some key match-ups to look
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'Car-free' £8million flats plan approved for west end site
Detailed plans have been approved for dozens of new flats at a site in Glasgow's west end. Nixon Blue has been given permission to build 48 apartments at two buildings on Beith Street in Partick, which was approved by the council 'in principal
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'Devastating intransigence': SNP ministers criticised over drugs room pilot 'delays'
The Scottish Government has been accused of “devastating intransigence” amid questions over the length of time it has taken for the Lord Advocate to open the door to a drug consumption facility pilot. On Monday, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain said
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UK's largest pub group to charge 20p more for a pint during busy times
The UK's largest pub group will now charge customers at hundreds of its locations around 20p more for a pint of beer during busy periods under a “dynamic pricing” system. Stonegate Group, which owns chains including Slug & Lettuce and Yates
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Glasgow LEZ 'block' on emergency ambulance hit treatment of 500 patients
A first aid charity that deals with medical and welfare emergencies on the streets of Glasgow say nearly 500 patients were affected after it was effectively blocked from using its ambulance for over a month because the city council refused a waiver
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Rise in recorded crime in Edinburgh sparks police 'hard choices' admission
The number of crimes taking place in Edinburgh has risen, according to new statistics released by Police Scotland. Data published on Thursday covering the period of April to June this year shows that during this time the total number of recorded
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Analysis: Could Fergus Ewing claim the rebel throne?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Fergus Ewing’s martyrdom has been deferred. The former SNP cabinet secretary is in the doghouse after voting with the Holyrood Tories, but he remains in his old party
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Private healthcare: Cashing in on the pandemic - or curing its backlogs?
Private healthcare has been one of the few winners in the pandemic. Record numbers of people are taking out private medical insurance or dipping into their own pockets to pay for operations such as cataracts, knee replacements and hernia repairs
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Poundland owner to take on one Scottish store of failed retailer, in deal for 71
Poundland's owner has struck a deal with the administrator of Wilkinson Hardware Stores to take control of up to 71 Wilko store leases. Pepco Group, which owns the Pepco and Dealz brands in Europe as well as Poundland in the UK, noted it is taking
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Behold Helen, the face that launched a thousand quips
She’s a keeper YET again the Diary delves into that bizarre alternative universe otherwise known as the internet, where one of the social media sites is discussing the accomplished English thespian Helen Mirren, with a photo of the actress in her
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Scottish Government engaging with National Crime Agency over China threat
Justice Secretary Angela Constance has told MSPs the Scottish Government is engaging with the National Crime Agency and the UK Government over possible threats from the Chinese regime. The SNP minister was responding to a topical question in Holyrood
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'All rhetoric and no delivery': SNP threatened with legal action over climate pledges
SNP and Green ministers have been warned they are “all rhetoric and no delivery” in tackling the climate emergency after being threatened with legal action. The Scottish Government is being threatened with legal action unless it publishes full
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Hutchesons' Grammar: Dispute at Humza Yousaf's former school settled after strikes
A nine-month dispute over pensions which saw teachers walk out on strike at the First Minister’s former school has been resolved, a union has said. The row began in January at the fee-paying Hutchesons’ Grammar School in Glasgow, which was attended
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Concern over whether Scots ferry fiasco vessel will set sail after safety audit fail
Wellbeing economy secretary Neil Gray has said he is unable to explain the depths of delays expected in the completion of two ferries at the centre of Scotland's ferry fiasco after safety regulators demanded new design changes before any approvals
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Ben White says Scotland will learn from South Africa loss and become better team
Ben White is adamant Scotland have learned plenty of lessons from their defeat by South Africa and as a result will become a better team for the remainder of the World Cup. The scrum-half was “absolutely gutted” by the way the Scots started the
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Australia’s Alex De Minaur putting British ties aside as he chases Davis Cup win
Alex De Minaur has grown fond of Britain through his relationship with girlfriend Katie Boulter but is gunning to lead Australia to victory in Davis Cup on Wednesday. The likely match-up between world number 12 De Minaur and British number one
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Kingston Bridge overnight closures planned for 'essential inspection works'
Drivers using the M8 motorway through Glasgow are being warned of a number of overnight closures of the Kingston Bridge. Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking 'essential inspection works' on the bridge - between Junctions 19 and
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SNP urged to tackle drug deaths 'national scandal' after rise in suspected fatalities
SNP ministers have been told to act urgently to combat Scotland’s “national scandal” of drug deaths after statistics revealed a 7% increase in suspected fatalities. Quarterly figures show there were 600 suspected drugs deaths recorded in Scotland
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Should the UK apologise for its role in the slave trade?
Herald Columnist has called on the UK to apologise for its role in the Atlantic slave trade, saying that the “horrible family secret” demanded one. Writing in today’s Herald, Mackay says: “We hide behind our act of abolition, as if this washes
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Pensioners set for second big rise next April - and more tax
Pensioners are set for another large rise in the state pension next year - forcing many of them to pay income tax. The double-edged news followed the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announcing the rise in annual earnings for September was
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Number funding private hospital treatment rising faster in Scotland than rest of UK
Private hospital admissions are rising faster in Scotland than any other part of the UK, driven by a surge in people funding treatment via insurance. The latest statistics from the Private Healthcare Insurance Network (PHIN), the independent organisation
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'Stunning' smoked salmon product wins Great Taste Golden Fork Award for Scotland
The winner of this year's Great Taste Golden Fork Award for Scotland has been announced after months of ‘rigorous’ blind tastings from a judging team of over 500 experts. The grand finale of the world’s largest food and drink accreditation scheme
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Scottish firefighters to help with Morocco earthquake search efforts
Two Scottish firefighters and a search and rescue dog have joined international rescue efforts to help those affected by the Morocco earthquake. Dog handler and Crew Commander Gary Carroll and Coorie, based at Portlethen in Aberdeenshire, and Watch
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'Neglect': Affordable home approvals in Scotland reach lowest level for ten years
Concerns have been raised that the number of affordable homes being approved for build has slumped to the lowest level for ten years. Some 6,042 homes were given the nod for grant funding in the year to the end of June as part of the Affordable
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'Bizarre' spate of incidents of pigeons being tied to fences sparks city probe
An appeal has been launched after a bizarre spate of incidents where pigeons have been found tied up in Glasgow’s south side. The Scottish SPCA were alerted to the latest incident on September 3 by a member of the public who discovered a bird near
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Man seriously injured in unprovoked attack at George Square taxi rank
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which occurred in Glasgow city centre in the early hours of Sunday. Around 3.40am, a 23-year-old man was waiting at a taxi rank in George Square when another man punched him to
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Search operation underway after sighting of person in River Tay
A search operation is underway after a person was spotted in the River Tay late in the evening. Emergency services went to the scene at around 10.15pm on Monday after police received a report of a sighting of a person in the water in the River
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How to watch the Scotland v. England match at Hampden as old rivals clash
Auld footballing rivals Scotland and England are clashing for a friendly following the latest round of Euro 2024 qualifying fixtures. This game comes off the back of a successful run for Steve Clarke's Scotland with the national football team winning
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Herald Poll: Who will win the Scotland v England match at Hampden?
Scotland face England in a historic 'friendly' marking a milestone in the rivalry between two of world footballs founding powers. The teams will meet at Hampden to mark the 150th anniversary of the first international – a goalless draw at the West
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St Aloysius: where pupils learn to be the best they can be
From day one at St Aloysius’ pupils are given every opportunity to flourish in all aspects of school life and become ‘men and women for others’ For over 160 years, St Aloysius’ College has provided a unique style of Jesuit Catholic education that
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How Kilgraston School found strength in adversity
It’s been a difficult summer for Kilgraston but the Bridge of Earn girls only school has bounced back stronger and more confident than ever Kilgraston School is not only open but is better and stronger than ever. That’s the message from head teacher
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Lord Advocate in domestic abuse plea as 30,000 charges reported to Crown Office
Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain has urged victims of domestic abuse to contact the authorities, after a sharp decline in the number of charges reported. Statistics released on Tuesday by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) showed
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Unemployment rate jumps sharply in Scotland
Scotland’s unemployment rate jumped sharply in the last quarter as almost 40,000 people became jobless, according to new official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported the unemployment rate for those aged 16 and over rose by
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Huge aparthotel which will change Glasgow's skyline given the go-ahead
A multi-million pound development which will transform part of Glasgow’s skyline has been given the green light. Councillors on the city’s planning committee have approved proposals to build a 17-storey Aparthotel in the heart of the city centre
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Shell offloads stake in giant North Sea oilfield
Energy giant Shell has sold its stake in the second largest undeveloped oil and gas discovery in the UK North Sea. The company has offloaded its 30% stake in the controversial Cambo oilfield west of Scotland to Ithaca Energy, subject to regulatory
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UK Government has got its priorities wrong when it comes to offshore wind
YOU report sad news for all those hoping that the most effective wind generation projects would be snapped up in the latest licensing round ("No offshore wind projects in latest round of licensing", The Herald, September 9). The main reason offshore
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Farmhouse with historic ties comes with spectacular views over Glasgow city
Duntiglennan Farmhouse has a connection with the land and farming going back as far as the 1400s – so if a rural yet easily accessible lifestyle beckons, this newly marketed farmhouse near Duntocher village in West Dunbartonshire has everything from
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'Curriculum for Excellence is flawed... but it's better to embrace it'
Last week, the Secret Teacher wrote about the problems that had led the CfE to be known as ‘Curriculum for Excrement’. This week, they’re looking at the positives, and how not taking advantage of those positives has led to ‘two very different types
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Supermarket inflation falls to lowest in more than a year
Supermarket inflation in the UK has fallen to its lowest in more than a year but remains firmly in double-digit territory with the vast majority of consumers worried about the impact of rising grocery prices. Latest industry data released this
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ScotGov told to make special order to allow tracing of 'lost' £128m ferry money
Ministers have been told to act to make a special order to allow public spending auditors to carry out a full investigation into the soaring costs of Scotland's ferry fiasco. Audit Scotland has confirmed it has been hampered in their attempts to
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Gordon Strachan insists there is no way Scotland will be beaten by England at Hampden
Gordon Strachan has backed Steve Clarke and Scotland to pick up a historic win as they face off against England tonight. The two teams meet at Hampden tonight to mark the 150th anniversary of the first international – a goalless draw at the West
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Shimano unveils new 'vision for the future' of Glasgow's Four Corners
Shimano has unveiled a new 'ambitious' vision for the future of Glasgow's Four Corners - in the hope it might kickstart a conversation about how different the city could be. The Japanese bicycle manufacturer used CGI to strip away existing elements
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Alison Wales: The children who live in constant fear
Domestic abuse can have a serious, harmful long-term impact on a child and is one of the most common reasons for children being referred to the children’s hearing system for care and protection in Scotland. Yet some forms of domestic abuse, like coercive
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MSPs highlight ‘unacceptable’ waits for electricity projects to connect to grid
MSPs have called for action to tackle “unacceptable” waits when connecting electricity projects to the National Grid, with a Holyrood committee saying it can take “upwards of a decade”. Members of Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee
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New York Jets overcome Aaron Rodgers’ early exit to defeat Buffalo Bills
A stunning 65-yard kick return touchdown by rookie Xavier Gipson handed the New York Jets an overtime win against the Buffalo Bills in a thrilling game on Tuesday. The Jets came away with the 22-16 win over the Bills at home but it was not without
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Douglas Ross: Scottish grassroots football facing crisis over access to facilities
Grassroots football in Scotland is facing a “crisis” due to a lack of access to facilities, Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has said. He was speaking in the House of Commons during an adjournment debate to mark 150 years of the Scottish
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More than national pride at stake for Steve Clarke as Scotland face noisy neighbours
NO extra motivation is ever required when Scotland play England, even in a friendly like the 150th Anniversary Match which will be staged at a sold-out Hampden this evening, at football. Yet, manager Steve Clarke has, as someone who resides on
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How a journeyman centre-forward from Glasgow became 'the world's No 1 striker coach'
ALLAN Russell, the former Hamilton Academical, St Mirren, Partick Thistle, Airdrie United and Kilmarnock footballer, has no qualms about describing himself as a “c*****” centre-forward as he looks back on his playing days. When it comes to his
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Today's cartoon from Steven Camley
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley. You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Vicky Allan: We need lice regulation with teeth to protect our wild salmon
Not long ago, I was shown footage of a Scottish farmed salmon covered in so many lice, it was almost impossible to count the dots – around in total, we guessed, 40 between its nose and gill. The problem of sea lice on salmon farms is infamous.
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Reports of the death of the SNP are greatly exaggerated
I AM mightily impressed by the certainty with which Robert IG Scott (Letters, September 11) proclaims that the SNP is going to be “thoroughly thrashed” at the next elections: “absolutely no doubt” of it, he tells us. Well, I make no claim to prophetic
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BBC radio switch-off 'could put 100s of pounds onto energy bills of some Scots'
Thousands of Scots households are under threat from higher energy prices amounting to hundreds of pounds a year in the cost of living crisis because of the switch off of a BBC radio service and a failure to meet targets for the roll out of smart meters
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Warning over soldiers breaking strike at Scots MoD plant making missiles for Ukraine
DEFENCE chiefs have been warned not to enlist soldiers to break the first strike at a munitions depot that supplies missiles to Ukraine. Workers at an Ministry of Defence weapons plant in Ayrshire began a two-week strike yesterday (Monday) which
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SNP by-election campaign risks being derailed by Glasgow congestion charge 'madness'
Plans for a Glasgow congestion charge could derail the SNP’s campaign in Rutherglen and Hamilton West, a campaign source had admitted. If the proposal goes through, it could see thousands of locals in the South Lanarkshire seat forced to pay a
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Nick Rodger: Timing is everything as stars align for BMW PGA Championship
Can you remember back in those locked down days during Covid when Zoom – that videotelephony thingamajig – became as much a part of our everyday existence as staring out of the window and gently releasing a resigned sigh? I still recall the night
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Brian Wilson: Land reform is not a fringe issue and it's going in the wrong direction
Buried deep in the First Minister’s Programme for Government last week was a commitment to land reform legislation. “It is clear,” declared Mr Yousaf as if sharing a revelatory truth, “that too much of our land is in the hands of too few”. The
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Neil Mackay: It's time for Scotland to apologise for its role in slavery
The motif of the "horrible family secret" is often found in American gothic literature. Think of Tennessee Williams’ plays. Unspeakable sins lie at the heart of many families he created. The very fact that their past cannot be spoken of only deepens
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Kevin McKenna: Yousaf is afraid of his own shadow and it’s killing the Yes cause
GIVEN the circumstances, few attending last year’s SNP conference in Aberdeen were complaining much about the location. After a lengthy hiatus owing to Covid-19 most were simply delighted to be back in business and for the opportunity to catch up with
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Nick Montgomery reveals how he helped Hibs hero Jason Cummings turn his career around
“YOU’VE f*****g changed my life, man.” The words of Jason Cummings, exhausted and emotional, locked in an embrace with Nick Montgomery on June 3, 2023. A hat-trick in the A-League Grand Final had just propelled underdogs Central Coast Mariners
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Ministers reject final plea on short-term lets ahead of Holyrood vote
The Conservatives will tomorrow force a vote at Holyrood on whether to delay new licensing rules for short-term lets, potentially leading to a backbench SNP rebellion. The Tories will use their debating time to urge ministers to pause the scheme
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ALL EYES ON THE PRIZE - The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2023
The countdown to The Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2023 is underway, with just two weeks’ to go until this year’s winners are announced at a glittering ceremony in Glasgow. The event, on Thursday, 28 September in Doubletree by Hilton, will
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Prime heifers meet strong demand at Carlisle
Farming Round-up By Alec Ross 33 bullocks at St Boswells yesterday averaged 301p/kg and sold to 324p/kg, with heifers averaging 303p/kg and selling to 336p/kg. Cast cows averaged 219p/kg and sold to 247p/kg or £2,380/head. Lambs rose
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Executive recruitment firm marks fifth year of trading with rising revenues
Scottish executive recruitment company MM Search has recorded a 32% increase in revenues in its fifth year of trading following the addition of several key clients. Set up in Glasgow by managing partners Ken Morrice and Derek MacFeate, some of
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Famous Scottish ice cream maker's top export market revealed
Mackie's of Scotland hiked exports of its ice cream by 37% to a record £2.8 million in the year to May, with Taiwan its biggest overseas market. The company, based on the Mackie family’s Aberdeenshire farm, said it had enjoyed its “strongest showing
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Scottish space tech company secures funding for international launch
Glasgow-based Krucial, which uses space technology to provide digital solutions, has secured follow-on funding of more than $3.7 million (£3m) as it continues to expand into international markets. The funding round was led by existing investor
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Mark Williamson: SNP Government expects consumers to boost fading offshore wind drive
The decision by offshore windfarm developers to boycott the UK Government’s latest support round for renewables firms underlined the threat to hopes of a boom off Scotland. However, the remedies proposed by the administration’s many critics could impose
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Scottish gold miner may go under 'in the next few weeks'
Scotgold Resources, 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 the miner were temporarily suspended yesterday
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What is today's Wordle word? September 12, 2023 hints and answer
Are you struggling to solve today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for September 12. 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