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What is today's Wordle word? October 29, 2023 hints and answer
Are you wondering where to start with today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for October 29. A 5-letter word must be found in just six attempts and players are given a new word to guess daily. The game uses the same rules as
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Rangers manager Philippe Clement recalls how his kids got targeted in early career
PHILIPPE Clement has dismissed concerns about his ability to handle the off-field pressure of being Rangers manager and indicated that he had to deal with his children being targeted by rival team’s supporters during his time as a Club Brugge player
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Rangers manager's 's*** keeper' quip shows he'll fight Wayne Rooney for Jack Butland
PHILIPPE Clement has vowed to fight to keep Jack Butland at Rangers amid persistent speculation that new Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney is set to table a bid for his former England team mate in January. Butland performed superbly for the
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Edinburgh secure maiden Lions scalp as Ashman hero on debut to preserve perfect start
Debutant Ewan Ashman inspired Edinburgh to victory in an exhilarating clash against the Lions to preserve their perfect start to the season. Edinburgh led all game but they withstood heavy pressure from their South African opponents, but Ashman
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Stuart Kettlewell admits mixed emotions after chaotic Motherwell comeback
Stuart Kettlewell admitted to having mixed emotions after his side mounted an incredible late fightback to claim a share of the spoils in a 3-3 cinch Premiership draw against his former club Ross County. The Steelmen trailed 3-1 with two minutes
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World Vegan Month: 10 plant-based restaurants and cafes to visit in Scotland
Halloween is right around the corner, and while ghosts, ghouls and the threat of sugar-induced cavities are cause enough for concern, there's another annual celebration looming that could, for some, invoke even stronger feelings of terror. World
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Nick Montgomery pinpoints difference in Hibs' showing against Celtic and Rangers
Hibs head coach Nick Montgomery was delighted to see his side keep a clean sheet against Celtic at Easter Road. His side was heavily criticised following a tame performance in a 4-0 defeat at Ibrox the previous weekend. And Montgomery was over
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Robinson hails 'clinical' St Mirren as emphatic win earns seven-point cushion
Stephen Robinson praised his St Mirren players for a clinical second-half performance as they eased past St Johnstone 4-0 to move seven points clear in third place. An even first-half contest was livened up by Keanu Baccus’ stunning strike, before
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Brendan Rodgers outlines two key Celtic issues that cost them extra Hibs points
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side lacked tempo in their play until he made some substitutions in a goalless draw with Hibernian. Rodgers picked the same team that played the majority of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Atletico Madrid but
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St Mirren 4 St Johnstone 0: Mikael Mandron at the double in battle of the Saints
St Mirren emerged from a slow start to roll over St Johnstone 4-0 to strengthen their grip on third place in the table. Here are three things we learned... St Mirren will take some dislodging from third this season November will open with St
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Jude Bellingham stars as Real Madrid grab last-gasp victory at Barcelona
Jude Bellingham scored twice – including a dramatic injury-time winner – as Real Madrid came from behind to beat arch-rivals Barcelona 2-1 on Saturday. The England midfielder struck a stunning equaliser after 68 minutes at the Lluis Companys Olympic
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Dundee 2 Livingston 0: Shaughnessy's brilliant late show secures points
Dundee captain Joe Shaughnessy scored a late double as Tony Docherty’s side overcame 10-man Livingston 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership. The Dark Blues skipper broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute before adding another three minutes later to help
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Motherwell 3 Ross County 3: Fir Park thriller ends a draw after late drama
The points were shared at Fir Park as Motherwell drew 3-3 with Ross County in the Scottish Premiership. It was a thriller in Lanarkshire as a late comeback from Stuart Kettlewell’s men led to a game-of-the-season contender. Here are five things
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Q&A: Every word of Steven MacLean's astonishing St Johnstone rant
Everything Steven MacLean had to say on BBC Sportsound after St Johnstone crumbled to a 4-0 defeat to St Mirren. It was clearly a sore one for you, wasn't it? "Yeah, poor. Four-nil away from home, not good enough. It's my responsibility, my
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Tom Gordon: Humza Yousaf needs to wake up to the problems in his party
Humza Yousaf is developing a standard off-hand response to defections. After going 89 years without one in a parliament, the SNP has now had two in a month. You might think that’s a bit of a red flag, that serious thought is required.
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Hibs 0 Celtic 0: Sluggish Celts held at Easter Road
HIBERNIAN held Celtic to a goalless draw at Easter Road, with the leggy champions miles from their best for the most part after their midweek Champions League exertions. Martin Boyle should have scored for the hosts, while James Forrest rattled
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TV: Survivor is a 'physical and psychological game' not for the faint-hearted
What’s the story? Survivor. I’ll need more information. Hosted by actor-turned-comedian-and-presenter Joel Dommett, the BBC reality series sees 18 “castaways” marooned in the Dominican Republic “to play the ultimate physical and psychological
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Scots Word of the Week: Sensation
In the Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) this is defined as “a small amount, especially of alcohol”. Growing up, I thought this term was peculiar to my family, particularly to an auntie, who, when asked if she would like a top-up, would reply
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Greens urge governments across the world to work towards ceasefire in Gaza
Governments across the world must “actively work for an urgent and lasting ceasefire” in Gaza, Holyrood minister Lorna Slater has insisted. Ms Slater, the Scottish Green Party co-leader, praised the “strength and empathy” of First Minister Humza
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Harvie announces £2million of free bus travel for asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in Scotland are to be given free bus travel under a new £2million-a–year plan announced by minister Patrick Harvie. The co-leader of the Scottish Greens said the money had been earmarked within the Scottish budget for 2024/25, which
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Ange Postecoglou pleased Premier League leaders Tottenham pass latest exam
Ange Postecoglou was pleased Premier League leaders Tottenham passed their latest exam with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Crystal Palace and was in no mood to stop fans dreaming of a title challenge. Spurs moved five points clear at the summit after
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Turncoat MSP Ash Regan previously ruled out defecting to Alba
Ash Regan explicitly denied planning to join Alba during the SNP leadership contest, the Herald can reveal. The Edinburgh Eastern MSP said she was “not at all” interested in defecting when she was running to become First Minister earlier this year
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Radio review: Paul Gambaccini on the interview he set up whilst at a urinal
DEAR reader, let me assure you that in all the years I’ve been interviewing people for The Herald Magazine I have never once arranged one of said interviews while standing at a urinal. But it turns out that’s the location where Paul Gambaccini
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Former SNP leadership contender Ash Regan defects to Alba party
The former SNP minister Ash Regan has defected to Alex Salmond’s Alba party. The Edinburgh Eastern MSP, who stood for the leadership of the SNP earlier this year, had been facing deselection as a party candidates before the next Holyrood election
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Alex Salmond encourages supporters to get sweaty for independence
Alex Salmond has accused the SNP leadership of being a “total shower” who “produce convoluted gobbledygook because they have no idea what they are doing”. The Alba party leader launched the vitriolic attack on his old party as he encouraged his
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Humza Yousaf 'unable to contact relatives in Gaza' as Israeli attack intensifies
Humza Yousaf said he has not heard from his in-laws in Gaza as the territory comes under heavy bombardment from Israeli armed forces. The First Minister said on Saturday he had been unable to contact his wife’s mother and her husband after communications
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Cruise ships visiting Scotland face new tax, Lorna Slater announces
Lorna Slater has taken credit for £1billion of income tax rises as she announced a new levy on cruise ships visiting Scotland. The co-leader of the Scottish Greens said councils would be empowered to tax the vessels, with the biggest polluters
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Opinion: Forget this matrix malarky, yon aliens are not in charge
Do we live in a matrix controlled by aliens? No. I’ve already proven conclusively that our lives are controlled by a sadistic god setting us “challenges” for His amusement. However, four times in the past fortnight I’ve read in His Majesty’s Press
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Presenter Craig Telfer on his favourite Scottish football ground
Where is it? Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir. FK5’s beacon of sports entertainment. Why do you go there? To watch my team, Stenhousemuir FC. They are on a hot streak at the moment but are the least successful side in the SPFL and have yet
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Agenda: Why plant trees if we're not going to maintain them?
Everyone will have seen the small forests of plastic tubes at the side of any new road or motorway works which provide initial protection for tree saplings planted as part of the landscaping of the project. It would be comforting to think that
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Green Belt: Meet the local campaigners who are fighting to keep the diggers at bay
WE are waist-high in thistles and nettles when we see them: two deer, their heads bobbing, and golden against the autumn sky. They are our reward for thorn-torn, itchy legs, and the sweat beading on our foreheads. There have been other rewards, too
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TV picks: 'It's like she's dropped off the planet' - the search continues in The Met
Two years ago, BBC1 showed a documentary, Roman Kemp: Our Silent Emergency. Kemp wanted to make the film following the suicide of his friend, the aim being to raise awareness of mental health problems among young people, and to encourage them to seek
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On the radar: From comedy and music to theatre and festivals
COMEDY Susan Morrison is Historically Funny, The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh, tomorrow, 5pm Susan Morrison’s comic history of Scotland is a hugely entertaining way to spend your Sunday tea time. The host of Radio Scotland’s Time Travels show
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Camley’s Cartoon: Riches from Glasgow visitors
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the dividends visitors bring to Glasgow on Saturday, October 28. Framed prints of Steven Camley's cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210. Unframed cartoons can be purchased by visiting our website
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Australia's flu season was even bigger in 2023 - so is that a worry for winter ahead?
How worried should we be about flu this winter? The run-up to the festive holidays last year coincided with a sudden, massive surge in influenza rates to their highest level in more than a decade. In the space of just three weeks, from the
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David Leask: Why we all need to have a talk about quislings
There is an ugly little word that keeps being used by some of the very worst people in Britain: quisling. It is hard to understand why anybody thinks this term has a place in 21st century UK democratic politics. But a few do, maybe more. We
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West End mum sensation on why men still think they're the authority on what's funny
Within minutes of Dr Zara Gladman posting her latest very funny TikTok video a bestiary of insecure men gathers to mock. “Some of the pushback I get is so predictable,” she says. “And it’s always blokes saying that it isn’t funny or specifically commenting
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Agenda: Cost of Living? Cost of a failing system
As the days shorten and temperatures fall, at least 835,000 households in Scotland who are receiving low-income benefits are due to receive a desperately needed lifeline. Between October 31 and November 19, eligible claimants of these benefits
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Gardening: What climate change means for our apple trees
As with everything else in life, climate change is beginning to affect how apple trees grow, so we need to choose trees that can cope with our Scottish weather, bearing in mind that weather patterns are increasingly unpredictable. Although we’re enduring
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Heavy and thundery showers may cause flooding in storm-hit areas
Thundery heavy showers and strong winds over the weekend could cause flooding to already soaked parts Scotland, forecasters warn. The Highlands and north east of Scotland are set to be lashed over the next few days, with heavy rain and high winds
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TV reviews: Three Little Birds shaping up to be perfect Sunday night viewing
Planet Earth III (BBC1, Sunday) opened with a promise of travel to astonishing wild places, mysterious creatures, spectacular wonders and breathtaking animal dramas. A small voice from I know not where said, “What, again?” It seems ungrateful
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Che Guevara, Axl Rose and the remarkable history of Tennent's lager
Glasgow, believe it or not, is filled with goodies from ‘grand tours’ – the 18th and 19th century equivalent of a gap year – when the wealthy sons of the city were packed off to the continent to civilise themselves. While some learnt languages,
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Discover the best things to see and do to enjoy a week in the Outer Hebrides
“I’ve no interest in going to the mainland,” admits our tour host DJ (Donald John) when we’re halfway up scaling a steep gravel track in his 4x4. And as we reach the hilltop and gaze over the expanse of flat, wet lands of South Uist, I begin to
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Glasgow Warriors hooker Matthews on whirlwind summer from marriage to World Cup
It was a summer of love for Johnny Matthews in his professional and private life as he experienced a whirlwind few months. Matthews tied the knot in July and enjoyed his honeymoon before a memorable phone call arrived while in East Neuk. The phone
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Herald View: New accolade recognises Glasgow's painstaking renaissance
THERE were, perhaps predictably, more than a few negative responses to the news this week that Glasgow had been placed 61st in a list of the World's Best Cities. The report, compiled by Resonance Consultancy, which specialises in destination, economic
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Rangers icon's return is a masterstroke - just don't expect The Souness Revolution II
THE internet, social media in particular, can be pretty poisonous at times. But there are also occasions when the worldwide web can lift your spirits no end. Every now and again, it can be downright comedy gold. Even Scottish football fans, a group
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Brian Taylor: The FM’s top aim is to tackle poverty. Here’s a progress report
It is a word straight out of Hard Times by Dickens. Or Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris and London. It is a Hogarth portrait. But this is no historic sketch or narrative. We are dealing here with contemporary destitution. With despair and abject
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Carlos Alba: All of us have a duty to calm down on the trans debate
The appearance of JK Rowling at a conference held to discuss violence and discrimination faced by women, earlier this month, was eclipsed by her less than spellbinding comments afterwards. After describing a trans activist with a megaphone – shouting
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'A masterclass in slurpy, chopsticky eating, this self-cooked food theatre is fun'
It’s the restaurant name really. In English and what I take to be Korean Hanja and it prompts a rapid deceleration, the tucking of the car into a space beside road works, some craning of necks and then this – ah, come on we’ll give it a go. Tonight
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Current crop is the "golden generation" believes Eilidh Doyle
Eilidh Doyle may be Scotland’s most decorated track and field athlete ever but this entire current crop of Scottish athletes is, she firmly believes, the golden generation. Doyle, who has won Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth silverware
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Be afraid - be very afraid: Why watching horror movies can be good for your health
"I like the thrill of being scared - it's the equivalent of going on a rollercoaster for me." Brian Bisesi has been a lifelong fan of horror in films, television and novels. Over the past five years, the father-of-two - who counts The Shining and
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Anger as Glasgow health bosses 'reject' Govt cash for link worker jobs
The row over controversial cuts to community links workers in Glasgow's poorest neighbourhoods has taken a new twist amid claims that the city's health and care bosses secretly rejected an offer by the Scottish Government to cover half the costs.
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Greens to put pressure on SNP to drop 'reckless' support for Heathrow expansion
The Scottish Greens will put pressure on the SNP Government to ditch its support for the expansion of Heathrow Airport on climate grounds - labelling their Holyrood partners’ position as “reckless”. The Scottish Government remains committed to
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Glasgow hairdressing brand cuts lucrative deal with celebrity stylist
A Glasgow hair salon has cut a lucrative deal with a celebrity stylist whose client list includes the original 'supermodel' Jerry Hall and actress Eva Longoria. Scottish brand Bloom Lifestyle, which operates a salon in the city centre, will soon
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'What's your favourite scary movie?': Herald staff on their top Halloween film picks
Few genres pack a punch like horror. From Nosferatu to Paranormal Activity, cinemagoers have been lured back time and again by the desire to test their nerves against films which promise to scare, disgust, alarm, and - in the very best examples
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The SNP Covid cabal must not be allowed to escape scrutiny
SHOULD anyone have a scintilla of doubt left as to how the SNP-led Scottish Government operated furtively and in a clandestine fashion, then surely that is dispelled by the shocking disclosures about WhatsApp messages being deleted on a daily basis
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Wrestler, referee, coach and official who was tireless advocate for the sport
Willie Baxter Born: February 28, 1935 Died: June 20, 2023 Willie Baxter, who has died aged 88, was relatively short in stature but was a towering figure in the world of amateur wrestling in Scotland, Europe and beyond over the last six
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How a unique passion for books and balls saw Orkney Library earn internet fame
In 2021, archaeologists excavating a 5,500-year-old chambered tomb on the Sanday peninsula of Tresness, Orkney, discovered two ‘exceptionally well-preserved’ polished stone balls. Each about the size of a tennis ball, the orbs differed from the
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Actor David Duchovny reveals the truth of working with Sir Billy Connolly
Hollywood actor David Duchovny has revealed the truth of what it was like to work with Sir Billy Connolly on the second of the two X Files feature films. Duchovny, now 63, rose to worldwide fame as one half of Mulder and Scully in the hit 1990s
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'Visitors are silent in front of it': Dalí masterpiece goes on display at his museum
Glasgow has said a temporary ‘adios’ to what is considered the greatest work of art in its civic collection in Salvador Dalí's Christ of St John of The Cross. For the next six months, the painting, which is valued at more than £60 million, will
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From Latrobe to Lethamhill as Golf It! facility gets Palmer Foundation backing
Crash, bang, wallop indeed. The popularity of the come all ye Golf It! facility in Glasgow was underlined by the news earlier this month that the actual driving range would have to close for a spell due to the fact that over two million balls had been
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'He saved the whole night': Actor David Duchovny on stage fright and unlikely heroes
We are in Liverpool, which feels a suitable backdrop to be interviewing David Duchovny about his music. The city is the home of the British Invasion, a cohort that influenced his songwriting, and home, of course, to the Beatles, producers of one of
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Unspun: The Herald political diary
Cherry picking Some late news from the Journalists’ Charity lunch in Glasgow last week, where politico podcasters Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart were the big draw. Besides whanging on about Labour’s revival, Mr Campbell had fun asking the room
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How should The Herald cover a city it is indelibly linked with?
The Herald was founded by an Edinburgh-born printer called John Mennons in January 1783 as a weekly publication called the Glasgow Advertiser. His first edition had a global scoop: news of the treaties of Versailles reached Mennons via the Lord
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Brian Donnelly: Scottish airport wins major airline flights from rival city
A Scottish airport owner has strengthened its relationship with a major airline after winning routes and flights previously operated by a rival. It comes as Edinburgh Airport earlier this month expressed its disappointment when Wizz Air axed its
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Famous hotel offers chef 'chance to make a name for yourself on the North Coast 500'
A restaurant and bar in a "high-occupancy" hotel on the North Coast 500 tourist route has been brought to market. It is claimed it offers a "fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic up-and-coming chef to make a name for themselves on the iconic
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What can this year tell us about the next? Not a whole lot …
By Jonathan Sloan AS the nights start to draw in it is quite natural to start reflecting on the year that was before our attention turns to the festive period and the incoming New Year. Any analysis which we might attempt is, in many ways,
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Macdonald Hotels buoyed by property sales
Family-owned Macdonald Hotels returned to profitability last year with a gain of nearly £45.8 million on the sale of two of its major properties. Latest Companies House accounts filed on behalf of the group, which was set up in 1990 by Scottish
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Shares plunge in Edinburgh bank as Farage report reveals 'failings'
STATE-backed NatWest Group, owner of Royal Bank of Scotland, was responsible for a “number of serious failings” in its treatment of Nigel Farage, which saw confidential details of the former UKIP leader’s financial affairs leaked by ex-chief executive
