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Rangers manager issues cryo chamber ultimatum to players as Ibrox injury list grows
PHILIPPE Clement has ordered his Rangers players to start using the cryo chamber at their Auchenhowie training complex on a regular basis as he attempts to solve what he yesterday described as “the biggest puzzle” and figure out why so many of members
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Philippe Clement reveals he tried to sign Rangers striker when he was at Club Brugge
PHILIPPE Clement has revealed that he attempted to sign Danilo from Ajax during his trophy-laden spell in charge of Club Brugge as he predicted the Brazilian striker can go from strength to strength at Rangers. Danilo has struggled to justify his
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St Johnstone are no lost cause after sacking Steven MacLean, insists Alex Cleland
Alex Cleland takes caretaker charge of St Johnstone, with sound reason for believing they are no lost cause after sacking Steven MacLean and facing a five-point deficit at the bottom of the table. Cleland insists he will inform the next manager
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Scotland 0 Netherlands 1: No win but not a disgrace despite grim Group A1 view
Not a victory but not a disgrace was the only way that Scotland could look upon last night's 1-0 defeat to The Netherlands at Hampden. It was a sobering night for Scotland in Holland on Friday night as they succumbed to a hefty 4-0 defeat that
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Who is Bill Foley? Bournemouth's billionaire owner profiled amid Hibs interest
Bill Foley is interested in buying a minority take in Hibernian. It emerged on Tuesday night that the billionaire had held talks with the Edinburgh club over the potential investment. It's believed that initial discussions have taken place
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Samhuinn fire festival performers light up Edinburgh, in pictures
The ancient Celtic festival Samhuinn has been brought to life by performers in Edinburgh. A modern re-imagining of the celebration of the turning of the seasons, Samhuinn Fire Festival lights up Holyrood Park each Halloween. Fire performers
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New Alba MSP Ash Regan misses first chance to vote at Holyrood
Ash Regan has failed to vote in her Holyrood debut as Scotland’s first Alba MSP. The former SNP minister, who defected to Alex Salmond’s party on Saturday, was recorded as not voting on two amendments at her first Decision Time in her new role.
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Celtic had to lock out Green Brigade before Glasgow City Council closed down Parkhead
No club issues bans to its own supporters, especially not a sizeable and passionate group which does much to enhance the atmosphere at their games, lightly. So Celtic’s decision to refuse the members of the Green Brigade entry to Parkhead, starting
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Analysis: Did Nicola Sturgeon just admit to deleting WhatsApps?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Caroline Watt had not long left Macduff on a dolphin spotting boat trip when she dropped her mobile in the North Sea. "The sea was choppy and Caroline dropped the phone
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Before we throw Jason Leitch under a bus, let's hear what he has to say
The row over the response by members of the Scottish Government and their advisers to the requests by the UK and Scottish Covid inquiries to hand over communications rumbles on, after claims that Nicola Sturgeon and the National Clinical Director Jason
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Colombian police continue search for Luis Diaz’s kidnapped father
Liverpool are continuing to support Colombia winger Luis Diaz as police search a mountain range in the north of the country for his kidnapped father. Diaz’s mother, who was taken at the same time over the weekend, is now free but authorities have
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St Johnstone see David Martindale approach knocked back by Livingston
Livingston have knocked back an approach by St Johnstone to speak to manager David Martindale. The McDiarmid Park side sought permission to discuss their managerial vacancy with the 49-year-old on Monday. However, the Lions have revealed that
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Sturgeon says 'I have nothing to hide' but silent on deleted WhatsApps
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted she has “nothing to hide” after repeatedly refusing to say whether she deleted WhatsApp messages related to the Covid pandemic. The former First Minister was asked multiple times whether she destroyed the electronic
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SNP to hand over 14000 WhatsApps but cannot say if messages have been deleted
The Scottish Government has been accused of a “stench of secrecy” as the Deputy First Minister vowed that 14,000 WhatsApp messages will be handed over to the UK Covid Inquiry by next week. A row erupted after reports suggested that Nicola Sturgeon
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Ministers urged to act in Scotland as XL bullies to be banned in England and Wales
Ministers in Scotland have been urged to act swiftly after the UK Government announced that XL bully dogs will join the list of banned breeds in England and Wales at the end of the year. The breed, linked to several fatal attacks, is being added
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David Moyes feels Declan Rice should be welcomed back when West Ham host Arsenal
David Moyes expects Declan Rice to be “welcomed with open arms” when he returns to West Ham with Arsenal on Wednesday. England midfielder Rice will face his old club for the first time since joining the Gunners for £105million in the summer when
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Carlos Alba: Green Brigade failed to observe the code of decency – they had to go
The link between sport and politics has a long and distinguished history. From the 1936 Olympics in Berlin - when black, US athlete Jesse Owens gate-crashed Hitler’s plans for a propaganda showcase of Aryan domination - to the black-fisted salute
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Top prizes awarded as Scotland's greatest producers step up to the plate
Celebrating the highest quality Scottish produce, the 2023 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards again reflected the sector’s ambitions and achievements IT’S known as the “Oscars” of the Scottish food and drink industry but for the winners of
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BP under the cosh of takeover speculation as earnings fall short
BP's Murray Auchincloss is working hard to quell speculation that the company could become a takeover target despite multiple hallmarks of a business whose position has been compromised. There are of course the circumstances under which Mr Auchincloss
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School inspections should be unexpected and unannounced – for the teacher's sake
Last week, the Secret Teacher spoke about how inspections may not necessarily reflect what happens at a school all year round. Today they talk about how inspections can benefit teachers as well as pupils. Having a clear outcome intended for
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Organist in Glasgow plays Friends theme in tribute to late actor Matthew Perry
A Glasgow organist has paid tribute to the late actor Matthew Perry with a performance at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum of the theme song to Friends in which he memorably starred. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning
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Could they be searching for a bandit hack?
Just the job? A DIARY correspondent searching for an exciting new career believes he has found the very thing. Perusing a recruitment website, he stumbled upon an advert for an "Out-Law Journalist" based in Glasgow city centre. “I’ve never
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Row over MSP's Holyrood tribute to SNP colleague who lied in court
An SNP MSP is under fire for tabling a Holyrood tribute to a former party colleague who lied in court in a bid to swindle his wife after driving her to flee to a women’s refuge. Fulton MacGregor has asked MSPs to “applaud” the late SNP councillor
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From Agatha Christie to Richard Osman, why are we hooked on cosy crime?
I admit it, I am an Arconiac. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, this is the popular name for someone who is addicted to the TV series Only Murders in the Building, starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, which finished
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Johnstone anger with ministers exceeds council tax freeze and education announcements
The Presiding Officer’s anger with the Scottish Government extends far beyond the SNP council tax freeze and education announcements, The Herald can reveal. The Herald reported last week that Alison Johnstone rebuked ministers for a decision to
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Edinburgh Cashmere's luxury scarves offer the ultimate in winter fashion
When it comes to luxury cashmere scarf designers and the finest Scottish cashmere accessories, no one stands taller than Scottish designer Edinburgh Cashmere. Synonymous with quality and craftsmanship, our dedication to fine designer knitwear is unparalleled
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Derek McInnes ‘disappointed’ to see Steven MacLean sacked by St Johnstone
Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes admits seeing his former club sack Steven MacLean underlined the increasingly challenging environment for young managers in Scottish football. MacLean was sacked by St Johnstone on Sunday five months after signing
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior signs new contract until 2027
Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has agreed a new contract extension with Real Madrid until the summer of 2027. Vinicius’ previous contract was set to expire in 2024, and it has been reported an updated deal – said to include a 1billion euro (£873,500m
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Steven Naismith thrilled Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is back on goal trail
Steven Naismith is delighted to see talismanic captain Lawrence Shankland back on the goal trail as Hearts bid to get their cinch Premiership campaign on track against Livingston on Wednesday. The Tynecastle side have slipped into the bottom half
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State bank to lose £8m from Circularity Scotland administration after DRS collapse
The CEO of the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) has admitted around £8 million of public money is set to be lost from the now-defunct Circularity Scotland following the collapse of the deposit return scheme. Circularity Scotland entered
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Boris Johnson: Covid virus 'just nature's way of dealing with old people'
Boris Johnson told senior advisors during the Covid pandemic that he was "no longer buying" the idea that the NHS was overwhelmed and that the virus was “just nature’s way of dealing with old people”, according to evidence presented to the UK Covid
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Glasgow business loses court battle to stop Low Emission Zone
A Glasgow family business has lost its court battle against the city's low emission zone. Lawyers for vehicle repair firm John Paton and Sons Ltd told Scotland's highest civil court that Glasgow City Council's scheme was "illegal" and "draconian
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Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joins in with criticism of WTA Finals
Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova became the latest leading name to criticise the WTA after losing her opening match to Iga Swiatek at the WTA Finals. World number one Aryna Sabalenka said after her first match on Sunday in Mexico that she
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Lest we forget: appeal for stories of those who died in the two World Wars
People have been urged to share their stories of men and women who gave their lives in the World Wars before they are lost forever. Recollections of those who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars can be sent to a new story-sharing
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Alzheimer's boss: Lockdown caused unprecedented 'trauma and despair' for carers
Carers looking after loved ones with dementia at home were left "entirely on their own" when lockdown was imposed, the Scottish Covid inquiry had heard. Henry Simmons, the CEO of Alzheimer's Scotland, said within two or three weeks of the stay-at
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Rail disruption after sea wall damaged by recent storms and high seas
A stretch of railway line between Inverness and Wick has been closed after a sea wall was damaged by the recent storms and high seas. Network Rail said that around 27 metres of the wall along the railway at Lothbeg, between Brora and Helmsdale,
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Watch: What is the attainment gap that politicians love to bring up so much?
What is the attainment gap? You know, that thing politicians like to bring up when making a point about the state of Scottish education? Education writer James McEnaney breaks down all this and more on day two of our video series. Watch part
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Explained in five minutes: Who is Dominic Cummings?
Former government special advisor Dominic Cummings is set to appear at the Covid 19 inquiry on Tuesday (October 31). Mr Cummings, who was the heart of the UK government for several years, will give evidence in London as part of the national inquiry
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Domestic abuse services suspended after whistleblowing claims at women's aid charity
A domestic abuse service has been forced to close as more than a dozen whistleblowers at a women's aid charity were suspended after making claims of bullying in the workplace. Union officers have now condemned the actions of the board of Glasgow
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Domestic abuse services suspended after whistleblowing claims at women's aid charity
A domestic abuse service has been forced to close as more than a dozen whistleblowers at a women's aid charity were suspended after making claims of bullying in the workplace. Union officers have now condemned the actions of the board of Glasgow
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Starmer insists Labour united on Gaza as he rejects party demands for ceasefire
Sir Keir Starmer has rejected demands to call for a ceasefire in Gaza, saying that to do so would only embolden Hamas and risk another October 7 attack. Instead, he said a humanitarian pause in hostilities was the “only credible approach”.
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A&E waiting time performance deteriorates again to five-month low
Performance times in Scotland’s A&E waits have fallen to a five-month low as the NHS heads into its winter peak season, according to the latest official figures. Public Health Scotland reported just 65.1% of patients were seen within the four-hour
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‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia and has not had a job offer from Japan after his resignation was confirmed. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said they had reached a “sensible” agreement with the former
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Over 180-a-day fined for breaching Glasgow's Low Emission Zone
The number of sanctions imposed on motorists entering Glasgow's Low Emission Zone over the past two months has soared by over 20%. More than 20,000 fines have been issued to drivers since the LEZ enforcement started in the summer. It has emerged
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Who is Ashley Jensen and why is she the talk of the crime drama steamie?
Who is Ashley Jensen and why is she the talk of the crime drama steamie? Jensen, 54, is an actor, best known to date for appearing in Sharon Horgan’s comedy Catastrophe, Mayflies, Extras, After Life, and Ugly Betty. Those with a longer memory may
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A9 disruption shows disdain authorities have for those in the Highlands
FOLLOWING on from the failed promises over the last 16 years to upgrade the A9 trunk road between Perth and Inverness comes four months of traffic disruption and delays due to work on a gas main. A single-carriageway section of the road near Dunkeld
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Agenda: A matter of trust: why there is no such thing as a free lunch
“Citibank has won an employment tribunal after sacking a worker for claiming expenses for sandwiches and coffee for his partner.” This short sentence taken from a recent BBC article summarises the unsuccessful claim of unfair dismissal by a former
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Historic hotel where Sir Walter Scott’s dining club met for sale as owners to retire
A hotel that first operated as an inn 277 years ago and was later used as a meeting place for Sir Walter Scott’s dining club has been put on the market. Smith & Clough Business Associates are handling the sale of the County Hotel in Selkirk, which
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Meet Katie Gregson-MacLeod, the Inverness singer who found instant fame via TikTok
Nine million people is a lot of people. It’s the same population as Scotland and Wales combined, and it’s also the number of people who viewed a 60-second clip of Inverness musician Katie Gregson- MacLeod singing her breakout hit ‘Complex’ on TikTok
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Number of murders in Scotland falls to lowest level on record
The number of murders in Scotland in 2022-23 is at its lowest level on record, according to new figures released by the Scottish Government. However, while there was a drop in the number of victims, down from 53 to 52, there was an increase in
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SNP ministers threatened with court action over climate impact of £26bn investment
SNP ministers have been threatened with court action for failing to produce a full climate impact assessment for a key investment plan despite admitting a failure to do so has breached its own legislation. The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
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'Most concerning' visitor trend undermining Scottish tourism, major survey finds
TOURISTS from overseas are returning to Scotland in “promising” numbers. But rising costs and a “significant” fall in domestic visitors means many Scottish tourism businesses are struggling to make a profit, a new survey has found. A “very welcome
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Met Office warns of further flooding as yellow rain warnings issued for Scotland
The Met Office has issued further yellow weather warnings for heavy rain across parts of Scotland. The first warning comes into force at 3am on Wednesday and extends through to 3pm. It warns that heavy rain could bring some disruption to parts
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Storm Babet decimates St Andrews harbour as public warned over visiting
The devastation wrought by Storm Babet on the east coast has been laid bare, with a slipway at St Andrews harbour destroyed by rough seas. The storm carried a red weather warning for the north-east of the country, with residents evacuated from
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Glasgow Airport chief joins influential Scottish industry group
The boss of the company which owns Glasgow Airport has been appointed to an influential Scottish tourism organisation. Andy Cliffe, chief executive of AGS Airports, which also owns Aberdeen and Southampton Airports, has joined the board of directors
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Bereaved Covid families brand SNP Government's WhatsApp inquiry row 'shameful'
Bereaved families who lost loved one’s during he pandemic have labelled the Scottish Government’s failure to hand over WhatsApp messaged to the UK Covid Inquiry as “shameful”. First Minister Humza Yousaf yesterday revealed a Scottish Government
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Death rates almost twice as high in most deprived areas of Scotland - new report
Death rates are almost twice as high in the most deprived areas of Scotland compared to the least deprived, according to a new report from National Records of Scotland (NRS). Scotland’s Population report for 2022 also finds the gap is much wider
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Do you agree with introducing a 'tourist tax' in Scotland? Vote in our poll
The row over a so-called 'tourist tax' continues as Airbnb has warned that plans to give councils the power to introduce such a levy could hit Scotland's tourism sector. The Scottish Government plans to apply a licensing scheme to short-term lets
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Colombian police continue search for Luis Diaz’s kidnapped father
Colombian police are searching a mountain range in the north of the country for the kidnapped father of Liverpool forward Luis Diaz. Diaz’s mother has been rescued but the Colombian authorities have stepped up the search for his father, with the
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Scots charity SCIAF names new chief executive after departure of former boss to Rome
Scottish aid charity SCIAF has announced the appointment of its new chief executive after the previous boss moved to work in the Vatican. Lorraine Currie, a former nurse, takes on the role having already worked for the organisation for 13 years
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Tributes to Scots teen who died after hotel balcony fall in Lanzarote
Tributes have been paid to a Scots teen who passed away following an accident on holiday in Spain with his family. David Alexander, 18, died after falling from a balcony at the Galeon Playa hotel in Lanzarote. The teenager was a pupil at Vale
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Australia opts against 2034 World Cup bid, paving way for Saudi Arabia to host
Australia has opted against a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia on course to stage the tournament. The announcement from Football Australia came hours before FIFA’s deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday. FIFA has
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Councils to receive up to £500m in third phase of school upgrade project
The Scottish Government has pledged up to £500 million to 10 councils for upgrades to schools. The third phase of a £2 billion project, the funding will be shared among schools ranging from Brae Campus in Shetland to extending Chryston High School
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Iga Swiatek recovers from slow start for opening win at WTA Finals
World number two Iga Swiatek beat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova 7-6 6-0 in her opening match at the WTA Finals in Cancun. Vondrousova, making her debut at the WTA Finals, took an early 2-0 lead in the opening set after breaking Swiatek
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‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones said he wanted to continue as head coach of Australia and has not had a job offer from Japan after his resignation was confirmed. Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said they had reached a “sensible” agreement with the former
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Arrest after man dies from injuries in block of flats in Renfrew
A suspect has been arrested after a man died from injuries in a communal area of a block of flats. Police were called after receiving reports of an injured man in a common close in Renfield Street in Renfrew, Renfrewshire, at around 3am on Monday
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Re-runs of The Late, Late Show can turn Rangers from also rans into title winners
PHILIPPE Clement, along with all of the Rangers supporters in the 49,530-strong crowd, would have preferred it if his side had wrapped up the three points against Hearts at Ibrox on Sunday far earlier than they did. Scoring in the 89th and 93rd
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Fall in number of young people starting apprenticeships, research shows
The number of apprenticeship starts by 16 to 24-year-olds in Scotland has dropped by more than 5,800 over the last decade, according to research. Analysis by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) also found the number of apprenticeship
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Vicky Allan: 27 new oil and gas licences. A symbol of Rishi Sunak's hot air
Rishi Sunak still occasionally speaks the language of Net Zero, much to the fury of those Conservative sceptics who would have him ditch all reference to the project all together – but it seems increasingly like undisguised hot air. It’s not just
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Mum told disabled girl's care package may be 'cancelled' if she asked nurses to mask
A disability campaigner was left "shaken" after a nurse visiting her home "stormed off" after being asked to wear a facemask. Dr Sally Witcher, a former Scottish Government advisor who campaigns to make public spaces more Covid safe, described
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Ash Regan: My constituents voted for progress on independence so I won't be resigning
Ash Regan has ruled out standing down to spark a by-election, insisting that constituents who voted for her back in 2021 did so because they wanted to see progress on independence. Speaking to The Herald just three days after her defection to
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Airbnb warns tourist tax risks 'vitality' of industry after short-term lets licensing
Airbnb has warned that the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a tourist tax could threaten the “vitality” of the industry already facing pressure over plans to license short-term lets. The company, which is a key hosting service for short-term
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Never forget this: Scotland buckled down while Johnson & co partied
WHILE sincere condolences are conveyed to Richard Allison (Letters October 28) and all who lost loved ones, the apparent faux outrage expressed by some over the unavailability of personal social media messages will not delude the Scottish public.
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Brian Wilson: Sturgeon has plenty of questions to answer over lockdowns
You can’t teach old spin-doctors new tricks, so here we go again on the meaningless numbers game. As the WhatsApp questions multiply, how often will we hear that the Scottish Government lodged “13,000 documents” with the Covid inquiry? Or that Nicola
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Explained in Five Minutes: How have Covid mask rules changed over time?
The Covid pandemic was the first time that face coverings were widely implemented in the UK as a form of infection control. In South-East Asian countries which had come through the previous SARS outbreak in 2003, it was a cultural norm. Masks were
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on 'missing messages'
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on 'missing messages' Steven Camley’s cartoons are available by contacting photoenquiries@heraldandtimes.co.uk
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Catriona Stewart: No wonder the 'war on motorists' grips when we obsess so over cars
Stella has gone to live on a farm. Stella has gone to reinvent herself as a star of stage and screen. Stella has gone to make another young driver happy. Stella has gone away on the back of a recovery truck, whisked into the dark of midnight
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Nick Rodger: Scottish Boys' Championship change is the end of a cherished era
You devotees of The Herald are an erudite lot so one presumes you are aware of Sisyphus? He was that poor rascal from Greek mythology who was forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill only for it to roll back down every time it neared the top. On
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'A decade of cuts has brought the Scottish Fire and Rescue service to its knees'
A decade of cuts has weakened our fire service, with response times worsening, stations in disrepair and hundreds of jobs lost. Over the last ten years we have seen a £64 million cut from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) budgets in real
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Scots dairy farmers forge alliances in Europe
Farming By Alec Ross Despite the very challenging drop in the UK milk price, a recent European study trip has suggested a more positive outlook for the dairy sector and its opportunities, according to NFU Scotland’s milk committee chair Bruce
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The Scottish 'swimming' robot 'enabling humanity to reach below surface'
An Edinburgh business has won funding for its “grain-swimming robot”, which can be deployed in sheds and silos with the aim of giving farmers and storage operators accurate insights into the condition of their crops. Crover, a robotics and agri-tech
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Frasers looks to flex amid shifting power dynamics in fast fashion
Since its inception in 1982 as a single store in Maidenhead known as "Mike Ashley Sports", the retailing company that is now Frasers Group has never lacked ambition. The question currently is whether Frasers is looking to position itself as the kingmaker
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What is today's Wordle word? October 31, 2023 hints and answer
Are you wondering where to start with today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for October 31. 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
