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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers issues Kyogo Furuhashi with Henrik Larsson challenge
BRENDAN Rodgers has challenged Kyogo Furuhashi to emulate legendary Celtic striker Henrik Larsson on the eve of the Parkhead club’s match with Feyenoord – by scoring important goals in Europe over a prolonged period. Furuhashi has become a huge
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On-form Joe Hart opens up on Celtic contract situation after summer of speculation
JOE Hart has put talks about his Celtic future on hold so he can concentrate fully on helping the Parkhead club to make an impact in the Champions League this season and predicted his contract situation will sort itself out if he performs at his very
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Barry Robson defends Aberdeen recruitment policy after disastrous start
Barry Robson has defended his recruitment policy ahead of this week's daunting trip to face Eintracht Frankfurt after a disastrous start to the season. Aberdeen are only kept off bottom place in the Premiership by a single goal and have won just
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Cam Redpath grateful for mother's words of wisdom after Scotland selection
Perspective can be an elusive commodity in the high-octane bubble of squad competing at an international tournament, which is why Cam Redpath is grateful for some words of wisdom delivered by his mother, Gill, just after his selection to represent
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Spain name majority of World Cup winners in new squad but Jenni Hermoso absent
Jenni Hermoso has not been included in Spain’s first squad since lifting the Women’s World Cup but 15 of her title-winning team-mates have been called up despite announcing a boycott last month. A group of 81 players, including all 23 members of
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Humza Yousaf accuses West of climate 'catastrophic negligence' amid oil vow
Humza Yousaf has accused Western leaders of “catastrophic negligence” in fighting the climate crisis as he insisted Scotland will no longer be "the oil and gas capital of Europe”. But the First Minister has been criticised for preaching about Scotland
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Prestigious Scotch whisky club confident of defying tough conditions
THE chief executive of the Artisanal Spirit Company (ASC) has signalled his confidence in its future prospects even though economic conditions will continue to remain challenging over the next 12 to 18 months. The Edinburgh-based owner of The Scotch
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SNP president Michael Russell facing election challenge from party activist
Michael Russell is currently facing a challenge to his role as SNP president from a party activist, The Herald can reveal. The former Scottish Government cabinet secretary was first elected to the position three years ago and earlier this year
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Can Sir Keir Starmer negotiate a better Brexit deal? The experts said no
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. For well over a year now, Sir Keir Starmer has been pretty clear on his position when it comes to Brexit, repeatedly ruling out any return to the EU if Labour forms the
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Scottish study finds taxing fatty foods could help tackle climate crisis
Taxing highly-fattening foods could potentially reduce harmful climate emissions, a new study by Scottish-based experts has found. A new study recently published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute
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Whisky firm has strong case to be bullish about future
Shares in The Artisanal Spirits Company (ASC) lost further ground today, continuing a gradual decline in the stock that has been evident since April. But the Edinburgh-based firm’s interim results, published today, offered plenty of grounds for
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Pep Guardiola challenges Man City to win back-to-back Champions League titles
Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City side to achieve something special and win back-to-back Champions League titles. The treble winners begin the defence of their European crown as they host Red Star Belgrade at the Etihad Stadium on
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Met Police receive 'sexual assault' report from 2003 amid Russell Brand allegations
London's Metropolitan Police says it has "received a report of a sexual assault" amid allegations directed at the comedian Russell Brand. The 48-year-old was the subject of an investigation by the Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches into alleged
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Elderly woman told to travel 200 miles for Covid booster
An elderly woman from the Scottish Highlands who doesn't drive was told to travel 200 miles for a Covid vaccination. Kate Forbes, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, said she was aware of a small number of instances where people had been offered
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The magnificent six plus one
The invisible man WEST END author Deedee Cuddihy was talking to a chum about the struggle to maintain mental acuity as the years pass. The chum revealed she’s not content keeping her brain sharp by remembering the names of past Prime Ministers
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David Wilson: The Letby doubters misunderstand what serial killers are really like
The guilty verdict had only just been announced but within minutes my in-box was filled with emails proclaiming that a mistake had been made and that Lucy Letby had been a victim of a miscarriage of justice. For some there was a whiff of conspiracy
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Crash not recorded in police system after phone call, M9 death inquiry is told
A police officer failed to log a telephone call from a member of the public who had witnessed a car crash which led to the deaths of a couple who were left undiscovered for days, an inquiry has heard. A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the deaths
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The Best CBD for Cats: Find the Right Product for Your Pet
As cat parents, we always want the best for our beloved feline friends. Like humans, cats can experience various health issues, including pain, stress, and even anxiety. While traditional remedies may be effective, many pet owners are turning to a
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Why Feyenoord manager won't resort to dirty tactics to halt Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi
IF Feyenoord assistant manager John de Wolf had still been playing today then Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi might have been in for a rather interesting evening in the De Kuip tomorrow night. De Wolf – or The Beast of Rotterdam as he was known
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Bryan Easson names Scotland squad for WXV2 tournament
Scotland coach Bryan Easson has named three uncapped players in his 30-woman squad for next month’s WXV2 tournament in South Africa. Centre Holly McIntyre impressed after being selected for the wider training squad announced last month, and she is
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Best CBD for Dog Anxiety: 6 Products to Buy In 2023
Disclaimer: The following information is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as veterinary advice. Always consult with a qualified veterinarian before using CBD or any supplements for your dog's anxiety. As an increasing
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Customers queue for over 18 hours ahead of new Scottish drive-thru opening
Customers are reported to have queued for over 18 hours ahead of the launch of the first Popeyes restaurant in Scotland this morning. The Herald previously reported that the US fast-food giant was preparing to open at the Barrhead Retail Park on
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Scottish climate research could prove crucial in maintaining global food supply
New research published by four Scottish educational establishments could be key to tackling the effects of climate change on global food security. Researchers from the University of Glasgow, the University of Aberdeen, SRUC – Scotland’s Rural College
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Bakers of the famous Kilmarnock Pie credit family values for generations of success
The managing director of a bakery that is famous for creating the Kilmarnock Pie has spoken of how family values are the secret to lasting success. Brownings the Bakers was founded by Howie and Margaret Browning in 1945 as they began producing
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'Wonderful' A-listed turret house dating from 1590 up for sale
A "wonderful" historic A-listed turret house dating from 1590 has gone up for sale for offers over £645,000. Located in the charming fishing village of Pittenweem in the East Neuk of Fife, the property is the former town residence of the Earls
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SNP MSPs due to hear if Fergus Ewing sanction ballot would be held in secret
SNP MSPs are expected to find out tomorrow if any vote to suspend former minister turned rebel Fergus Ewing will be held in secret. It is understood a two thirds majority is needed for any member to have the whip withdrawn but with different views
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Lewis Ludlam urges booing fans to keep the faith after England’s win over Japan
Lewis Ludlam has urged booing fans to keep the faith after admitting that England could have shown more enterprise in their 34-12 World Cup victory over Japan. Head coach Steve Borthwick declared it was job done as England took a stranglehold on
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Scotland step up preparations ahead of second World Cup match with Tonga
Scotland are ready to ramp up preparations for Tonga in the coming days after “a good, productive week” of down time and recuperation mixed with intense training sessions since their opening World Cup match against South Africa. The Scots were
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Levelling up minister quits government citing chronic migraine
Dehenna Davison has resigned from Rishi Sunak's government, citing an ongoing battle with chronic migraine. The Bishop Auckland MP was a minister in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, responsible for the UK Shared Prosperity
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Balloon sparks disruption to rail services at Glasgow Queen Street station
A balloon has caused disruption to rail services at Glasgow Queen Street station this afternooon. ScotRail took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to confirm that it has received a report of a balloon being caught in overhead wires outside the station
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Leon Smith believes Great Britain have a chance of Davis Cup glory in Malaga
Great Britain are dreaming of more Davis Cup glory after pulling off a remarkable victory over France to book their spot in the quarter-finals. Needing victory in their final tie at a sold-out AO Arena in Manchester to reach the knock-out stages
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Senior Tory calls for period of silence from Truss as ex PM defends mini-budget
An unapologetic Liz Truss has defended her mini-budget, blaming “institutional bureaucracy” for the economic chaos that saw her forced out of No 10 last October after just 49 days in office. Her time as prime minister was cut short after the then
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Explained in five minutes: The Scottish Government's challenge on GRR act veto
Scottish and UK Government lawyers will on Tuesday begin a three-day hearing at the Court of Session before Lady Haldane about the frozen Gender Recognition Reform Bill (GRR). MSPs passed the Bill, which is intended to make it simpler and easier
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Green light for 155 student flats in historic city district
Plans to demolish a warehouse as part of a development to create flats for 155 students have been approved. City of Edinburgh Council planners have granted permission for Danehurst Developments’ proposals for Dunedin Street student accommodation
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Far from faultless but England do the business in bonus-point win over Japan
After all the pre-tournament angst, England are almost there. Two games, two wins. A place in the knockout stages is in sight for Steve Borthwick’s side, but a dogged win over Japan wasn’t without its faults. On a muggy night in Nice, the
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Doug Marr: If you want something done right, do it yourself – perhaps
For reasons known only to herself, my mother kept and filed my primary school report cards. Under “Crafts,” my P6 teacher had written, “When it comes to making things, Douglas is best described as “handless.” They didn’t do much for self-confidence
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Limited-edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label launches exclusively at Scottish location
Johnnie Walker has today unveiled a 'pioneering' new whisky which is available exclusively at its Princes Street location ahead of a worldwide launch next month. Arriving today at Edinburgh’s eight-floor whisky experience, Johnnie Walker Blue Label
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Florida man moves to Scotland to take over world’s oldest post office
A man who was an “avid stamp collector” as a child has moved to Scotland from Florida with his wife to take over the world’s oldest post office. Barry Ford has taken over Sanquhar Post Office in Dumfries and Galloway which has been in continuous
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MP urges police to investigate Brand allegations as more women come forward
Police have been urged to investigate allegations against Russell Brand as it emerged more women have come forward with complaints against the actor and comedian. Caroline Nokes, Conservative chairwoman of the Commons women and equalities committee
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'I wouldn't sell it for £10million' says Scot after Antiques Roadshow medal reveal
The son of a Second World War hero awarded the Victoria Cross for unflinching bravery has said he wouldn't part with it for any sum of money. Charangit Sangha appeared on last night's Antiques Roadshow, filmed at Pollok House in Glasgow, where
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SNP ministers held 'secretive' Raac meetings more than six months ago
SNP ministers have been accused of holding “secretive” meetings on the presence of Raac in colleges and universities more than six months ago. Officials held talks with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), which hands out funds to higher and further
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SNP councillor labels Highland second homes 'modern clearances by stealth'
A Scots councillor has likened the purchase of second homes in the Highlands to “the modern clearances by stealth”. Julie McKenzie, SNP councillor for Oban North and Lorn, made the comparison on X, formerly known as Twitter, in relation to a post
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Banning breeds does not stop attacks. We should be punishing bad owners
RISHI Sunak proposes to legislate to add American Bully dogs to the list of banned breeds ("Dog attack victim named as Sunak announces Bully ban", The Herald, September 16). No one would disagree with his aim, to keep us all safer, but there are a
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'A dream come true': Opening date announced for 'cult pizza restaurant' in Glasgow
A ‘cult pizza restaurant’ will open its first Glasgow location this week after months of planning. Civerinos already operates a number of successful sites in Edinburgh, with British GQ once naming them as ‘one of the coolest places to eat’ in the
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff to miss Japanese Grand Prix due to knee surgery
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will be absent from this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix as he undergoes knee surgery. The 51-year-old is set to have an operation in his native Austria to restore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left leg. Wolff
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Boss of listed Glasgow firm quits with immediate effect
THE chief executive of Iomart, the listed Glasgow-based cloud computing company, has quit the role with immediate effect. Reece Donovan, who has been in post since September 2020, has been replaced by executive chair Lucy Dimes. Ms Dimes, who
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Keir Starmer's vow to renegotiate UK's Brexit deal branded 'a political lie'
Sir Keir Starmer has promised that Labour will seek to renegotiate Britain’s relationship with the European Union if they form the next government. The vow was made during an interview with the Financial Times, ahead of a meeting with French
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Splitting assets with your other half can reduce Capital Gains Tax
This article appears as part of the Money HQ with Ben Stark newsletter. Selling a second property? Cashing in a share portfolio? When you sell a valuable asset that’s gone up in value since you bought it, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax
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'Director, friend & mentor' - Hibs announce death of three-time director Stephen Dunn
Hibs have announced director Stephen Dunn has sadly passed away. Dunn - who had served on the board on three occasions - passed away peacefully on Wednesday following a short illness. The director had served the club between 1998 to 2006, 2015
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Mason Greenwood met with chants 'calling for him to die' on Getafe debut
Mason Greenwood reportedly had chants aimed at him calling for him to die as the Manchester United forward made his Getafe debut in a 3-2 defeat of Osasuna. The 21-year-old made a loan switch to Spain on transfer deadline day after it was announced
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Virgin Atlantic flight to L.A. declares mid-air emergency over Hebrides
A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for Los Angeles declared a mid-air emergency over Scotland on Sunday evening. Flight VS23 from London Heathrow, operating on a Boeing 787 aircraft, declared a 'Squawk 7700' while flying over the Hebrides. Footage
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Agenda: Scotland has a colonial history in Indonesia that needs addressing
It is well known that Scots played crucial roles maintaining the British empire. This extended even to Java. The British ruled there for a short time from 1811-1816. The invasion of Java was arranged by Lord Minto of Roxburghshire, then Governor-General
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'Remarkable': Early medieval 'Govan Warrior' stone discovered during church fun day
An archaeological dig within the churchyard at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow has uncovered a "remarkable" early medieval 'Govan Warrior' stone. The dig, led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology, took
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Speed restrictions across ScotRail network due to forecasted heavy rain
Speed restrictions have been put into place across several lines throughout the ScotRail network due to forecasted heavy rain. As a result, the rail operator said that some services may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
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Mikel Arteta could start switching keepers mid-match after victory at Everton
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed he could substitute his goalkeepers during future Premier League matches after his side’s 1-0 win at Everton. Arteta handed summer loan signing David Raya his debut in place of England keeper Aaron Ramsdale at
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Russell Brand: BBC and Channel 4 'urgently' investigating abuse allegations
The BBC, Channel 4 and a production company have said they are “urgently” investigating after four women made separate allegations of sexual assault while Russell Brand was a presenter on their programmes. The comedian and actor, 48, has been accused
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Police appeal after man killed in car crash near Scots town
Police have appealed for information after a one-car fatal road crash in a North Lanarkshire town. The crash happened at about 8.20am on Sunday on the B9091 near Croy. A 56-year-old man, who drove a silver Kia Picanto, was pronounced dead by
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Ryan Fox savours ‘pretty special’ BMW PGA Championship win
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox staged a brilliant comeback to win the BMW PGA Championship as rising star Ludvig Aberg was brought down to earth at Wentworth. Fox began the final round three shots behind leader Aberg and looked out of contention after
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Gold key given to Andrew Carnegie when he opened Scots theatre to go on display
A gold key given to a philanthropist who opened a Scottish theatre will be exhibited to mark the venue’s refurbishment. Andrew Carnegie, a famous industrialist, was born in Dunfermline, Fife, in 1835. In 1899 he opened the Kirkcaldy Adam Smith
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Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi outlines his Champions League goals ahead of Feyenoord
THERE is not very much, if anything at all, which Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi still has left to prove in Scottish football. The Japanese striker has more than justified the substantial £4.6m fee which the Glasgow club paid Vissel Kobe to secure
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FAI into deaths of couple left undiscovered in car after M9 crash to begin
The inquiry into the deaths of a couple who were left undiscovered for days after crashing off the M9 motorway in Scotland begins on Monday. A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the deaths of Lamara Bell, 25, and John Yuill, 28, will take place
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Daniella Theis: Immigration enriches our society – I’m glad to see attitudes changing
I just spent a weekend in Timişoara, the largest city in south-west Romania. Those aware of the country’s more recent history may know it well. It is the place the revolution against the Communist regime started in 1989. Across from the impressive
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'From crisis to nightmare': Anger as cuts to Scots affordable homes revealed
Ministers have been warned that a homelessness crisis will become deeper after it emerged social landlords in Scotland are expected to build 4,500 fewer affordable homes for some of the nation's most vulnerable than planned over the next five years
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'I don't want a long, slow death': Cancer patient backs right-to-die law change
A blood cancer patient has urged lawmakers in Scotland to follow the example of his Australian homeland by making assisted suicide legal for those with terminal illnesses. Luke Johnston-Smith, an IT consultant who was diagnosed in 2020 with myeloma
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Mark Smith: The Scots who will be forced to vote Conservative
If the sign of a brilliant intelligence is the ability to hold two conflicting ideas in your mind at the same time and still get on with your life then I am bloody brilliant I must say. I want to see an end to this Tory government but I will also probably
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The Herald Diary: Old glory
Old glory AMERICA is a relatively young country, which possibly explains why there is no Stonehenge in Central Park and precious few moated castles along Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The people who govern the USA, however, are not especially fresh-faced
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Interviews are no laughing matter for Labour's Scottish straight man
It hardly seems five minutes since MPs returned from their summer break and now they are off again, this time to prepare for party conference season. In Keir Starmer’s case that meant a visit to The Hague last week to talk about migration. Over
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Letters: We need to get back to national standards for teacher numbers
I READ James McEnaney’s report of his recent interview with Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth ("It’s time to refocus how Scotland approaches teaching in our schools", The Herald, September 11) with great interest. I was though concerned with a situation
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Shortlist for the 2023 Anne Brown Essay Prize revealed
The shortlist for the 2023 Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland, in association with The Herald, has been revealed today. Established in 2021 by the family of the late BBC Scotland journalist and Wigtown Festival Company chair Anne Brown, the £1,500
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Did Scotland's weather prevent panda pair from producing pup?
Don’t blame it on the moonlight, don’t blame it on the good times – but maybe, just this once, do blame it on the sunshine. Researchers studying the habits of giant pandas in captivity think they may have cracked the secret why Edinburgh’s resident
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Pantomime booing of national anthems the least of the Tartan Army's transgressions
ONE of the last things I would want to do is sound anything like Richard Keys – believe me – but I found myself thinking of his infamous line of defence as the Tartan Army booed the English national anthem last week, and the England fans responded
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Yousaf: Gender reform court case 'not actually about the legislation'
The Scottish Government’s legal bid to overturn a Westminster block on controversial gender reforms is “not actually about the legislation itself”, Humza Yousaf has said. The First Minister said the court challenge, which is expected to cost taxpayers
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Liz Truss to lecture Rishi Sunak on how to run the economy
Liz Truss will today admit she was in a rush to get results with her disastrous mini-budget and was “forced into a policy reversal under the threat of a UK meltdown”. Ahead of the first anniversary of the event that helped end her premiership after
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Scottish Government council tax proposals 'pointless', says thinktank
The Scottish Government’s proposals for updating council tax are mere “tinkering” and “effectively pointless”, a leading Scottish economic thinktank has said. Reform Scotland said the consultation on increasing bills for better-off homes was a
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UK taxing polluters could tally up £371m extra a year for Scottish Government
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary has indicated the Scottish Government will use its “limited” tax powers to help meet climate targets after a leading charity called for the highest polluters to face a higher burden. The Scottish Government is being
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Ian McConnell: Politics casts a shadow over Scottish business
It has been another week in which it has seemed - when covering the economic and business scene - that politics has never been very far away. We have had continuing drama over the Scottish Government’s legislation on the licensing of short-term
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Paul Sheerin: A lost opportunity, amid enduring images of wildfires, heat and floods
The recent news that the UK Government’s latest annual round of contract for difference (CfD) failed to include any offshore wind projects is a particularly concerning development for anyone keeping a watchful eye on some of the most important topics
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Stirling health tech firm steps up fight against cancer
These are exciting times for Emblation, the Scottish health technology specialist. The company, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, is in the midst of moving its headquarters from Alloa in Clackmannanshire to a new £4 million base at
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Modern marvel: selling the real Scotland to the world
Sir Tom Hunter has voiced his support for promoting Scotland more energetically on the global stage in order to attract inward investment and allow the nation to prosper. The prominent entrepreneur was speaking after the Scottish Affairs Committee
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The smart money is on learning all we can about Artificial Intelligence
Sir Tom and Lord Haughey have urged assistance for Scottish companies and entrepreneurs to help them better understand the intricacies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and how its advent could directly and indirectly affect business. “I was listening
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What is today's Wordle word? September 18, 2023 hints and answer
If you're struggling to guess today's Wordle word correctly within the six attempts, here are some hints and the answer for today. Players must find a 5-letter word in only six attempts and they are given a new word to guess daily. The game