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Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or after World Cup glory with Argentina
Lionel Messi was crowned Ballon d’Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to World Cup glory. The 36-year-old scored twice in the final as Argentina saw off France to win the tournament for the first time in his illustrious career
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Erin Cuthbert insists Scotland need to instil confidence in one another
Erin Cuthbert joked that being able to slip seamlessly back into the vernacular of her homeland always feels like relaxing into familiar comforts. Pedro Martinez Losa will hope that the Chelsea midfielder’s football talks as well as she does as Scotland
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Gordon insists St Johnstone must take heed of criticism from former boss MacLean
Liam Gordon says St Johnstone’s squad must take heed of scathing criticism levelled by former manager Steven MacLean as they set about starting to save their season. MacLean claimed certain players "chucked it" during the 4-0 drubbing by St Mirren
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Brendan Rodgers on Mikey Johnston and the surprising James Forrest Celtic stat
IN with the new, but not exactly out with the old. It is perhaps unsurprising given that Brendan Rodgers was returning to familiar ground himself when he came back to Celtic in the summer that he has been reluctant to dispense with some of those he
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'We have enough development players': Celtic to cut quantity and add quality
CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers will look to trim the fat from his squad in January, as he aims to offload some fringe players as well as bringing in some ‘quality’ additions who can make an immediate impact on his starting XI. Rodgers is currently
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looks to uncover root of Reo Hatate's injury woes
BRENDAN RODGERS has expressed his dismay after learning that Reo Hatate will be out of action until after Christmas, and has vowed to get to the bottom of the midfielder’s injury problems. Hatate limped off in the early stages of Celtic’s Champions
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David Martindale on St Johnstone links, Livingston debt and future aspirations
Davie Martindale has vowed that he will be at Livingston for as long as the club want him, but admits he is flattered at being linked with the vacancy at St Johnstone. Martindale is thought to be among the names being considered by Saints chiefs
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Hearts defender Alex Cochrane on Rangers refereeing calls and his Hampden hopes
ALEX Cochrane is fully focused on the cinch Premiership match against Livingston at Tynecastle tomorrow night – and securing all three points for Hearts with a victory. It is a month since Steven Naismith’s side last triumphed in the league and
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Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati wins women’s Ballon d’Or
Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women’s Ballon d’Or, France Football has announced. The 25-year-old enjoyed a fine year for club and country – winning a league and Champions League double before playing a pivotal role
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Glasgow Warriors face injury wait as Murchie discusses South Africa influence
South Africa cemented their status as the dominant force in rugby at the Stade de France and Peter Murchie believes the Springbok’s legacy will be visible at Scotstoun on Friday night. South Africa regained the Web Ellis Cup on Saturday night
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EIHA to make neck guards mandatory from 2024 following death of Adam Johnson
The English Ice Hockey Association will make it mandatory to wear a neck guard during “all on-ice activities” from the start of 2024 in a change to regulations following the death of Nottingham Panthers player Adam Johnson. The 29-year-old American
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Jude Bellingham wins Kopa Trophy at Ballon d’Or ceremony
Jude Bellingham’s meteoric rise continued as he was awarded the Kopa Trophy for the best player under the age of 21 in world football. The Real Madrid and England midfielder picked up the trophy at the Ballon d’Or event in France, where the 20-
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Andy Murray admits he’s not enjoying playing tennis after Paris disappointment
Andy Murray admitted he is not enjoying his tennis after suffering another disappointing defeat to Australian Alex de Minaur in the first round of the Paris Masters. Murray had lost all five previous matches against the Australian, including three
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Georgia Stanway disappointed to miss ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Ballon d’Or ceremony
Georgia Stanway says it is frustrating the Ballon d’Or ceremony taking place on the eve of a round of women’s international games was not “planned a little bit better”. The England and Bayern Munich midfielder is among the nominees but will not
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Luis Rubiales intends to appeal against his three-year ban from football
Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales has said he intends to appeal against his three-year ban from all football-related activity imposed by FIFA. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation following
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Rosemary Goring: Blame the parents for the rising truancy problem - not the teachers
He was one of the most unforgettable figures ever to walk the corridors of our primary school: a square-built man with a loud bark of a voice, who took no nonsense but had a mischievous twinkle in his eye. His talent at finding kids playing hooky was
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The remarkable story of how island knitters ignited a festive jumper craze
They are the fashion capitals of the world: London, Paris, New York and Tokyo. But for a fevered spell in the Seventies and Eighties, Orkney’s Isle of Sanday, with its miles of sandy beaches, colourful machair and wealth of archaeological sites
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If Glasgow aspires to be a European city, it should have an airport rail link
Glasgow is one of the few major cities in the UK that does not have a direct rail link between its airport and its centre. It's a point raised with some chagrin by Peter Duthie, chairman of the Glasgow Tourism Partnership, in an exclusive interview
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Shares tumble as banking giant issues cost warning
HSBC underlined the benefit of higher interest rates as it lifted profits in the third quarter but by less than the market expected, while flagging a rise in operating expenses. The banking giant hiked pre-tax profits by $4.5 billion for the third
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Ash Regan leaps into the abyss... the SNP won't jump in after her
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Ash Regan has likely kissed goodbye to her future parliamentary career at Holyrood after she popped up at the Alba conference at the weekend as Alex Salmond’s party’s first
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Andy Murray loses temper during another defeat to Alex de Minaur
Andy Murray smashed his racquet in frustration after Alex de Minaur produced a stunning fightback in a last-set decider to win another epic contest between the pair 7-6 (5) 4-6 7-5 at the Paris Masters. Murray had lost all five matches he played
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Plenty to digest as UK giant takes big hit in China
There has been a lot to digest as the UK’s major banks reported results for the third quarter last week, and it was no different when HSBC brought the autumn reporting season to a close today. In common with all the London-listed big banks, HSBC
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Aryna Sabalenka ‘really disrespected by the WTA’ after poor organisation
Aryna Sabalenka has hit out at the WTA over the organisation of the WTA Finals in Mexico, saying she feels “disrespected”. Cancun was announced as the host of the governing body’s showpiece event less than two months ago, with the first matches
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FIFA sends ‘support and prayers’ to Luis Diaz as search for his father continues
FIFA has sent its “support and prayers” to Liverpool forward Luis Diaz following the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia. It has been confirmed that Diaz’s mother has been rescued and after the player returned home to be with family members,
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Mark McGeoghegan: Finally, it feels like a page is turning in Scottish politics
George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, is one of history’s best-known and most vocal critics of political parties. He remains the only president not to have belonged to a political party and warned of what he called
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Diary: Old tales to tell at the Harry Styles gig
Harry’s past it A YARN from the chalkface. Gordon Fisher from Stewarton says: “I asked one of my classes to write a reflective essay about something they had done for the first time. One girl wrote that her first concert (I believe they call them
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Humza Yousaf reveals government policy to 'routinely delete' WhatsApp messages
Humza Yousaf has revealed the Scottish Government has a policy to “routinely delete WhatsApp messages” as he denied media reports he has deleted evidence wanted by the UK Covid Inquiry. The revelation of a policy for officials and ministers to
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Quarterly Market Update: Are we reaching peak interest rates?
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. For much of the past year, the big economic story affecting markets has remained the same: inflation is too high, and central banks have been increasing interest rates to try and control
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Boris Johnson civil servant set WhatsApp messages 'to disappear' during pandemic
A senior UK Government civil servant has admitted to setting WhatsApp messages to "disappear" in a chat group used during the pandemic. Martin Reynolds, who was Boris Johnson's principal private secretary until 2022, told the UK Covid inquiry that
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Alex Cleland expects lot of interest in St Johnstone job
Alex Cleland is adamant the St Johnstone job will be attractive to a range of highly-regarded candidates as he holds the fort on an interim basis. Livingston boss David Martindale and former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson are the two early front-runners
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Scottish pharmacies provided with 'life-saving' kit to reduce drugs deaths
Scottish pharmacies are being provided with a "life-saving" emergency drug which can reverse opioid overdoses. All community pharmacies will now hold two Naloxone kits, the Scottish Government said, which is hoped to reduce drugs deaths.
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Missguided deal could pave way to further collaboration between Frasers and Shein
Chinese-founded fast fashion giant Shein has made its first acquisition in the UK with the purchase of the Missguided brand from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group for an undisclosed sum. Now headquartered in Singapore, Shein said it plans to "reignite
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Humza Yousaf: Family in Gaza reduced to drinking seawater
Humza Yousaf said his family in Gaza have been reduced to drinking seawater as Israel's siege of the Palestinian enclave continues. “I spoke to my mother-in-law this morning … the situation is dire and desperate for them,” he told the PA. “
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A9 Inquiry: Committee set to quiz Nicola Sturgeon, Humza Yousaf and Derek Mackay
Humza Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon could be hauled in front of a Holyrood committee over the government’s failure to dual the A9. The SNP leader and his predecessor are among a number of key figures to be targeted by the Scottish Parliament’s Citizen
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Scottish film composer to celebrate his famous scores at two upcoming shows
Even in the earliest days of cinema, at nickelodeons, it didn’t take filmmakers long to realise images are brought alive by music. Even before we heard people talk, there was a piano playing live, bringing added drama, tension, pathos and romance to
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Illegal e-bikes seized as police crackdown on 'speeding' Glasgow food couriers
Police have seized a number of e-bikes as part of an operation targeting delivery riders in Glasgow city centre. Officers confirmed that 12 "illegally modified electric bikes" - which are capable of going at high speeds - were seized during a weekend
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Stuart Kettlewell responds to Robson remark ahead of Motherwell vs Aberdeen
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell has vowed to make life difficult for Aberdeen after detecting high expectations from Barry Robson. The Dons boss took responsibility for his side’s defeat at Kilmarnock on Sunday and looked ahead to the trip
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Ewing attacks Slater after suggestions of future Labour deal and indy not 'red line'
Fergus Ewing has launched a new attack on Lorna Slater after she suggested Labour's oppositon to independence may not be a 'red line' in post election talks and her party could prop up a Labour government at Holyrood. Mr Ewing was suspended last
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Man, 23, dies and two children injured in road crash in Scottish Borders
Police are appealing for information following the death of a 23-year-old man in a road crash in the Scottish Borders. Two cars collided on the A7 near Heriot, south of the junction for Tynehead, at about 12.40pm on Sunday. Emergency services
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Watch: What's so excellent about Curriculum for Excellence?
Just what is the Curriculum for Excellence? What path should the curriculum take to make Scottish education truly excellent? Education writer James McEnaney breaks down all this and more in a new 10-part series on the ins and outs of Scottish education
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Appeal after attempted robbery and assault of taxi driver
Police are appealing for information following the assault and attempted robbery of a taxi driver in Cumbernauld. The driver was approached by a man while he was parked in at the bus stop on Blackthorn Road at Rowan Road, around 12.30am on Sunday
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Kevin McKenna: A stroll with my mum shows what the real Glasgow has to offer
In the middle of Sarti’s at its Bath Street entrance, a long table has been assembled, comprising several smaller ones pushed together. A party of around 20 family and friends are seated, their Glaswegian cadences done up in their Sunday-best,
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Ewing dismisses speculation he is to defect and launches new attack on Slater
Fergus Ewing has revealed that despite his differences with the SNP on some policy matters he is not defecting to Alba. Mr Ewing issued a statement to The Herald amid social media rumours about who could be next to move to Alex Salmond's party.
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Luis Rubiales banned from all football-related activity for three years by FIFA
FIFA has banned former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales from all football-related activity for three years. Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation following Spain’s victory over England in the
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Plan to demolish popular pub to make way for student flats
Plans have been lodged to demolish a city pub to create student flats. The move to build 87-bed student accommodation on the site of the pub said to be popular with residents around Westfield Road in Edinburgh has been outlined in proposals lodged
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Letters: Lack of vision saw Glasgow miss its big chance to revitalise George Square
YET again we are presented with a “remodelling” of George Square, our most prominent gathering space ("Cafes and play areas ... images show how new George Square would look", The Herald, October 26, and Letters, October 27). I came to Glasgow in 1986
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Agenda: We can't turn the clock back on energy efficiency
With the clocks going back, households across Scotland will be adjusting their boilers to keep warm through the longer nights. But we can’t put the clock back on the country’s energy efficiency goals and nor can we overlook the continued high cost
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Who are the Alba Party as Ash Regan and councillor defect from SNP
In a surprise announcement on Saturday, former SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan appeared at the Alba Party conference in Glasgow to announce she had joined the party. It came after MP Lisa Cameron opted to join the Conservatives last month, and
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A Premier League winner and ex-England international – Danny Drinkwater retires
Premier League winner Danny Drinkwater has announced his retirement from football. The 33-year-old midfielder was one of the stars of Leicester’s shock title triumph in 2016, earning a big-money move to Chelsea the following summer. But he
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Livingston boss David Martindale breaks silence on links to St Johnstone
Livingston boss David Martindale refused to be drawn on reports linking him with the managerial vacancy at St Johnstone. The 49-year-old has emerged as one of the front-runners for the Saints job following the sacking of Steven MacLean on Sunday
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'I've been strung along by the SNP:' South Ayrshire councillor defects to Alba
An SNP councillor has defected to Alba, claiming that he had been "strung along" by his old party. Chris Cullen's decision means Alex Salmond's party now has elected representatives in Westminster, Holyrood and local government. The South
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Caledonian Sleeper staff to be balloted on strike action in row over staffing
Rail union members working on an overnight sleeper service between London and Scotland are to be asked to consider striking over staffing numbers. The RMT union has accused the operators of the Caledonian Sleeper service of causing staff adverse
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Now the object of SNP scorn, who is the ex minister Ash Regan who defected to Alba?
Ash Regan was among the first to throw her hat into the ring to become SNP leader when Nicola Sturgeon announced she was standing down from the role and that of First Minister in February. She was seen as an outsider when the contest got underway
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Casino Apps: Top Mobile Casinos for Real Money
Casino apps have become more popular in the gambling market, making the task of choosing the right one challenging. Finding a place to play casino games is not easy, especially as there are so many mobile casino apps out there. There are many factors
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Rishi Sunak to chair Cobra meeting on domestic threat linked to Israel-Gaza war
Rishi Sunak is to chair an emergency Cobra meeting amid fears that the conflict between Israel and Gaza could have increased the domestic terror threat in Britain. The Prime Minister will assemble police and national security officials and Home
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Herald poll: Should there be another inquiry into the two delayed ferries?
Two of Scotland's leading businessmen have called for a new public inquiry into the much-delayed ferries being built by Ferguson Marine. MV Glen Rosa and MV Glen Sannox were due to come into service in 2019 and 2018 respectively, but will now not
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Fire crews extinguish blaze at Christmas tree farm in Dundee
Fire crews have extinguished a blaze at a Christmas tree farm in Dundee. The fire broke out at Tayside Forestry at about 7pm on Saturday and six engines were sent to the scene. A road was closed while the fire was dealt with and locals in the
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Teenager dies after taking unwell at house as police probe 'unexplained death'
A teenager has died in hospital after falling unwell at a property in Fife. Emergency services were called to a house in the Ballingry area around 11:55am on Sunday. A 16-year-old boy was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for treatment
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Sergio Perez lasts just 14 seconds in home race as Max Verstappen wins in Mexico
Max Verstappen equalled Alain Prost’s tally of 51 victories with an emphatic triumph at the Mexican Grand Prix – as Sergio Perez’s home race came to a sorry end after just 14 seconds. Verstappen’s remarkable winning sequence, which now includes
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Bus operator axes evening services 'to keep everyone safe' after attacks
A bus operator has been forced to withdraw services to an area of a Scots town due to attacks on their buses. McGills took to X, previously known as Twitter, on Sunday to advise passengers that its 3 and 51 services would not serve the Auchenback
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Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are ‘on the up’ despite derby drubbing
Erik Ten Hag insisted Manchester United were still “on the up” despite being comprehensively outplayed by rivals Manchester City in Sunday’s derby. Erling Haaland struck twice – the first from the penalty spot – and Phil Foden added another as
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Fall in deliberate fire-setting before bonfire night, figures show
The number of deliberate fire-setting incidents in the run-up to bonfire night has fallen by around a third in the past five years, according to new figures. Data from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) shows the number of deliberate fires
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Portuguese police apologise to Madeleine McCann’s parents – report
Portuguese police have reportedly apologised to the parents of Madeleine McCann for the way detectives investigated the case and treated the family. Madeleine vanished in May 2007 while on holiday with her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, in Praia
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Nottingham’s Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during ice hockey game
Ice hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during Nottingham Panthers’ Challenge Cup match with Sheffield Steelers on Saturday night. The 29-year-old American reportedly suffered a slashed neck during the second period of
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Rangers manager predicts 'amazing season' ahead due to 'we never give up' mentality
PHILIPPE Clement last night lauded Rangers captain James Tavernier for leading by example in an improbable victory over Hearts at Ibrox which reduced Celtic’s lead at the top of the cinch Premiership to five points. Clement’s side looked to be
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Cybersecurity book aimed at young children launched in 'world first'
A “ground-breaking” illustrated children’s book designed to teach youngsters aged four to seven about cybersecurity is being launched in what is said to be a world first. The Bongles and The Crafty Crows teaches young learners how to create passwords
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Mark Smith: Sturgeon’s diaries: does the SNP care about where you live?
A personal question: where do you live? I ask because there’s lots of proof that your home and community can have a profound effect on your life (and how long your life’s likely to be) but it can also affect government policy. The Scottish Government
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Safety fears at strike-hit Scots plant supplying missiles to Ukraine
Grave concerns have have been raised about safety at a strike-hit Scots weapons depot that supplies missiles to Ukraine after three near misses and an accident involving a fork lift truck. Union leaders are concerned that the "inexperienced" military
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'Crazy': £1m-a-month 'emergency' ferry can't be used on major CalMac route
The 'emergency' ferry that is costing taxpayers £1m a month to charter cannot provide lifeline services on one of CalMac's busiest routes, it has emerged. MV Alfred is out of action having broken down for the second time in a month - as it was
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SNP to publish immigration and asylum plans for independent Scotland
SNP ministers will publish their plans for migration and asylum policy if Scotland secures independence from the United Kingdom later this week – pointing to a system that “has dignity, fairness and respect at its heart”. The move comes following
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UK Government issues 27 new North Sea licences to fast track oil and gas production
The UK Government has issued 27 new oil and gas licences in the North Sea amid reports Rishi Sunak is set to announce legislation to usher in a new annual system for awarding new fossil fuel contracts. The new licences have been issued for quicker-to-production
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Labour warns NHS recruitment 'crisis' will 'blow a hole' in SNP's recovery plan
Scottish Labour is calling for SNP ministers to alleviate the NHS workforce “crisis” – amid fears a lack of staff could derail the Scottish Government’s crucial recovery plan. An internal document on the expansion of the national treatment centre
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Letters: We need to talk about the needless prolonging of life
REBECCA McQuillan ("How can ministers help the creaking NHS? Be brave on public health", The Herald, October 26) begins her analysis of the problems facing our NHS, by saying "And we know why too. We have increasing demand caused by an ageing population
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Daniella Theis: It’s sad to see fewer people learning languages
Apart from life itself (and the fact she loves me so much still, despite me pushing her buttons for so many of my younger years) it is probably the greatest gift my mum gave me: her language. Those that have read more of what I write will have
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The Herald Diary: Brought to book
Brought to book DIARY readers are a well-educated and deeply intellectual tribe. Many of them can read without moving their lips or tracing a finger along the words. Some even peruse the classics, such as The Collected Works of William Shakespeare
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ScotRail services returning to normal after heavy weekend rain
ScotRail services will be returning to normal on Monday following disruption during a weekend of heavy rain with weather warnings. Some services were suspended and speed restrictions were in place while the Met Office yellow alert was in force
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Glasgow's world renowned art collections 'at risk' from plans to cut expert staff
Glasgow's world famous art collections will be put at risk for future generations if planned budget cuts go ahead, expert staff and a leading trade union fear. Internationally renowned paintings, medieval textiles and tapestries and artefacts from
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Mika Biereth insists he is in good shape after making injury return
Motherwell striker Mika Biereth insists he is in better shape now than he was before his knee injury. The Arsenal loanee returned to action for the first time in nine weeks as the Fir Park side staged a late comeback to draw 3-3 against Ross County
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Why we shouldn’t be scared of Halloween’s creeping commercialisation
There are those who say you can only celebrate Halloween by the light of a neep lantern with your face wet from bobbing for apples, most likely in a dark basement. No trick or treating for them, thank you very much. And you can never, ever ask
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Collaboration is key to meeting Scotland’s skills challenges
OUR latest Quarterly Economic Indicator report highlights the many key challenges facing Scottish businesses, but none are more pressing than the volatile labour market and the pressure on finding the right skills and talent to help our economy grow
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The woman calling it like she sees it on gender bias
It was a little over a year ago that Christine Esson set off a fair-sized firestorm on LinkedIn after spotting news of what was then a new initiative to help 12 Scottish companies scale up into major operations with a combined turnover of more than
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Scottish motor veteran shines in tough climate
ONE of the most rewarding aspects of covering the Scottish business scene is following the fortunes of our many successful family-owned firms. Scotland has an impressive number of family concerns which have been trading for generations and, through
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American success story opens new chapter for Scotland
Two of Scotland’s top businesspeople have welcomed news America’s GDP continues to defy many economic analysts’ expectations, adding this demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit that could also boost Scotland’s fortunes. “Everybody thinks China
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‘Ferry fiasco’ is a wake-up call for Scotland
The revelation that the wrong type of steel has been used in the construction of one of Scotland’s two new ferries is a “wake-up call” for the nation. That’s the view of two of the country’s top entrepreneurs, who are calling for a new inquiry into
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Entrepreneur urges rates hold amid jobs warning
Sir Tom Hunter has urged the Governor of the Bank of England to hold interest rates, pointing to rising unemployment as a warning sign the UK economy cannot take another increase. “Unemployment’s just ticked up in the past quarter from 4% to 4.2%
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What is today's Wordle word? October 30, 2023 hints and answer
Are you wondering where to start with today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for October 30. 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
