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Five arrested after pro-Palestinian protestors scale the Scottish Parliament
Five people have been arrested after a group of pro-Palestinian protesters scaled the roof of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday. Activists had occupied the roof of the building and unfurled a large hand-painted sign reading "Stop arming Israel
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Barry Robson ‘gutted’ after Europa Conference League hopes end for Aberdeen
Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was “gutted but so proud” after his side’s Europa Conference League qualification hopes ended with a 2-2 draw against PAOK in Greece. Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes hit an early opener for the Dons who later quickly fought back
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'Naive' Celtic need to learn from masters of Champions League dark arts
IF you are going to get a lesson in the dark arts of football, then you may as well get it from the masters. Atletico Madrid’s jaw-dropping Estadio Municipal could well be the Harvard of football’s dirty tricks, and how to deploy them while testing
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Aberdeen hit out at PAOK fans after Pape Habib Gueye subjected to 'racist' abuse
Aberdeen have hit out at racist abuse aimed towards their striker Pape Habib Guèye from a section of PAOK supporters. Barry Robson's side drew 2-2 in Greece after goals from Duk and Jamie McGrath in the Europa Conference League, however, the fixture
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'World class' - Edinburgh's Goosen on back three rivals amid 'ridiculous' rating
Few teams across the URC - if any - can rival Edinburgh’s star power across their back three as Wes Goosen can testify. The capital club have assembled a supremely talented collection of players at wing and at full-back. Duhan van der Merwe is
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Luis Diaz ‘really happy’ after receiving news of his father’s release
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the release of Luis Diaz’s kidnapped father just a couple of hours before their Europa League tie in Toulouse was perfect timing. Luis Manuel Diaz was taken along with his wife Cilenis Marulanda 12 days ago,
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Rangers 2 Sparta 1: Philippe Clement's men edge closer to European knockout rounds
RANGERS moved to within touching distance of a place in Europe after Christmas with a narrow but deserved win over Sparta Prague at Ibrox tonight that stretched Philippe Clement’s unbeaten start as manager to six matches. The Glasgow club had ridden
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Liverpool see late Jarell Quansah goal ruled out and slip to defeat in Toulouse
Academy graduate Jarell Quansah was denied a dream first goal by VAR in the final minute of added time as Liverpool squandered the chance to secure qualification for the Europa League knockout stage with a 3-2 defeat in Toulouse. The 20-year-old
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Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra guide Brighton to victory at Ajax
Brighton took control of their Europa League destiny with a commanding 2-0 win against Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena to complete back-to-back victories over the Dutch giants. A goal in each half from Ansu Fati and Simon Adingra meant Roberto De Zerbi
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Liverpool star Luis Diaz’s father released by kidnappers
Luis Diaz’s father has been released almost two weeks after he was kidnapped, the Colombian Football Federation has confirmed. Luis Manuel Diaz was taken along with his wife Cilenis Marulanda 12 days ago, although Diaz’s mother was freed swiftly
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PAOK 2 Aberdeen 2: Brave performance from visitors ends in European exit
Jamie McGrath’s 30-yard free-kick earned Aberdeen a point against PAOK in Greece but it was not enough to keep the Dons in the Europa Conference League beyond Christmas. McGrath struck soon after PAOK took the lead midway through the second half
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Rangers player ratings as Danilo & Cantwell star against Sparta Prague
Jack Butland 7 Had looked good for a clean sheet but had no chance as Haraslin hammered home to reduce deficit. Then pulled off vital stop turning round post to preserve lead as Haraslin arrowed goalwards. Collected well from crosses to ease mounting
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Preview: The band that soundtracked Tom Cruise's dreamy subway encounter
Although they released numerous studio and live recordings, many Tangerine Dream fans were introduced to their music in movies. What would Risky Business be without Love on a Real Train, the sensual electronic soundtrack to the dreamy subway encounter
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Brian Rice leaves Alloa for Livingston role
Brian Rice has left his role as Alloa manager to join Livingston as a first-team coach The 60-year-old will link up with David Martindale and be in the dugout for the game against Rangers on Sunday. He replaces Christophe Berra who departed
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Inverness sporting director John Robertson to leave club
John Robertson is departing his role as Inverness sporting director. The club stated that the former Hearts striker and manager was leaving to “pursue other opportunities in the game”. Robertson was twice Caley Thistle manager – leading them
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Catriona Stewart: Here, some lifestyle choices Suella Braverman might like to opt for
In Seattle earlier this year I took the light rail from Tacoma airport into downtown. There were three men sleeping in the carriage. Given the state of their clothes and demeanour, I imagine they were homeless and using the railway as temporary
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FMQs sketch: Telling it like it isn't
It’s always WhatsApp o’clock at Holyrood these days. Whenever folk meet, talk turns to SNP ministers hiding or destroying evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry, the scamps. FMQs was like happy hour. The pace got more frenetic. The chugging wilder. Pretty
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Kenneth Ward: 'We've been VARed': The real factor behind Brendan Rodgers' record
WHAT’S the Spanish for “We’ve been VARed”? In fact, what is it in Italian, or Dutch for that matter? Come to think of it, what is it in English? “Vee-ay-ard”? No, it must be “vard”, surely. Should it be spelled “Vared”, then? Hmm, that looks like
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Scottish Government to push ahead with full ban on snares
The Scottish Government will propose a full ban on all snares with no exceptions, it has been confirmed today. In a move which has been praised by animal rights organisations and condemned by rural groups, environment minister Gillian Martin said
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Glasgow wealth management firm sold to Canadian investment giant
Glasgow-based financial planning business Intelligent Capital is set to become part of the Adam & Co private banking operation based in Edinburgh following its acquisition by Canadian giant Canaccord Genuity. In a late afternoon announcement to
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‘Signs of life’ in the housing market
High mortgage rates and cost of living pressures continue to weigh heavy on consumer confidence in the housing market. Housebuilders are hoping for better weather next year and the signals so far is that the worst of the market slump is over but
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Gareth Southgate resists temptation to change things for England double-header
England manager Gareth Southgate resisted the temptation to make changes to his latest squad ahead of the final Euro 2024 qualification double-header. Southgate’s side are already assured of a spot in next summer’s finals in Germany but it was
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Q&A: Emma Grae on using Scots, writing for children, and her traumatic turning point
Education writer James McEnaney speaks to Emma Grae, author of Be guid ta eyer Mammy (Scots Book of the year 2022) and The Tongue She Speaks, about writing in Scots and her new children’s book, The Hoolet That Couldnae Fly. This is your third
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'Bedrock of democracy': Yousaf condemns massive newspaper job cuts
HUMZA Yousaf has condemned a publisher's decision to cut 450 jobs reducing the workforce by about a tenth across its national and regional newspapers. The First Minister agreed with SNP MSP Rona Mackay, a former journalist, that "democracy would
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‘It’s my sanctuary’ Musician Pat Kane reveals his top Scottish destinations
BEST BEACH Coming down from the Oa peninsula, it’s The Big Strand beach on Islay. I love that the island is pounded by giant oceanic waves from the Atlantic, then gently washed by the Gulf Stream. I used to have the plowter of all plowters when
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Suella Braverman hasn't just lost the room... she's set the whole thing on fire
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. In football parlance, a manager is guaranteed the sack when he’s “lost the dressing room”. Suella Braverman has decided to simply set the dressing room on fire. There
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Talks fail to avert strike from Friday at ScotGov-owned exec pay row firm
Hundreds of staff at the nation's state-owned water supplier which has been at the centre of a row over executive pay are to strike from Friday after last ditched talks failed to reach a resolution. The four-day strike is part of a rolling programme
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UNESCO initiative calls for support to revive a Scottish woollen industry
Scotland’s first UNESCO designated Biosphere is calling on public support to crowdfund for a ‘pioneering’ new social enterprise which will bring the farming and fashion industries together to revive a traditional British industry. With enough support
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Funding review casts doubt on the future of Glasgow sports school
A sweeping review is underway to determine if the Glasgow School of Sport "still offers the best environment" for young people hoping to become top athletes. In a letter seen by The Herald, school officials first told parents of an admissions freeze
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Susan Swarbrick: Is feeling older inevitable - or is it simply a state of mind?
I HAVE a birthday next week. Not a big one that ends in a zero, but a number that takes me significantly closer to 50 than 40, which feels like something of a watershed moment in this journey called life. I know there are those who view each trip
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A step too far: Schools discover true cost of Glasgow library cut
Schools and nurseries in Glasgow will have to find hundreds of pounds in funding if they wish to purchase materials from a recently axed library service. Resources from the School Library Outreach (SLO) service could previously be accessed free
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Yousaf vowed Covid WhatsApp 'transparency' while withholding messages
Humza Yousaf promised to be “absolutely transparent” about WhatsApp messages while his Government was withholding 14,000 of them from the UK Covid Inquiry, it has emerged. The First Minister gave the commitment in an interview with broadcaster
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Ex-Hearts manager Robbie Neilson named head coach of Tampa Bay Rowdies
Former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has been named as the new head coach of Tampa Bay Rowdies. The ex-Dundee United boss has made the switch Stateside to take over at the USL Championship club. Neilson has penned a "multi-year contract" with
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Spanish politician shot in face in Madrid street
Veteran Spanish right-wing politician Alejandro Vidal-Quadras has been taken to hospital in Madrid after being shot in a street, police have said. The 78-year-old was hit in the face in a central street in the capital at about 1.30pm local time
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Kibble Palace entry charges 'paused' after powerful speech by Glasgow doctor
Plans to introduce an entry fee at Glasgow's Kibble Palace should not go ahead until the impact on local people is more fully explored, councillors have said. The local authority announced its intention to start charging visitors at the B-listed
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Gareth Southgate namechecks Tino Livramento amid Scotland vs England battle
It seems the fight between Scotland and England to secure the international allegiances of Tino Livramento is hotting up. Gareth Southgate has today specifically namechecked the right-back while addressing England's full-back options during a press
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'What's gone wrong': FM defends £1m Scottish Water bonuses after tap water 'fails'
The First Minister has defended the payment of nearly £1m in bonuses over five years - despite public sector pay rules having suspended the payments and the utility coming under fire over tap water failures. The Herald on Sunday revealed three
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Christmas events in Scotland, from meeting reindeer to drive-in movies
Mariah Carey has defrosted, Michael Buble is emerging out of hibernation: the Christmas season is officially upon us. If you're looking for things to do to entertain the family this winter, there are a huge variety of festive events taking place
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Ali Price joins Edinburgh on loan from Glasgow after input from Scotland
Scotland scrum-half Ali Price has joined Edinburgh on a season-long loan from Glasgow in a move described as being “in the national interest”. The 30-year-old has had a frustrating time over the past year, slipping down the pecking order at Warriors
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Watch: How effective teaching is tailored to different kinds of pupils
What is differentiation? Pupils have different needs and ways of learning, so how do teachers account for these variables? Education writer James McEnaney breaks down all this and more as our video series on the ins and outs of Scottish education
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Scot who took football to Messi's home city honoured by team's new strip
Last month saw Lionel Messi crowned Ballon d'Or winner for a record eighth time after leading Argentina to glory at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Now a football team from Messi’s home city of Rosario has paid homage to their Scottish-born
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Demand for probe into £11,000 iPad charge amid calls to pay bill from own pocket
Holyrood is being urged to launch an investigation into how Michael Matheson ran up a bill of almost £11,000 for using his iPad on holiday amid calls for the money to be paid back from his own pocket. Scottish Conservative chairman Craig Hoy MSP
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Yousaf refuses to refer himself to ethics adviser over Covid WhatsApps
Humza Yousaf has refused to refer himself to his independent advisor on the ministerial code after being accused of misleading parliament over Covid inquiry WhatsApps. The First Minister said there was “no need to do so” after leaving the Holyrood
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How do I check my council tax band in Scotland amid changes for second homes?
With draft legislation being set out before Holyrood that would allow local authorities to double council tax on second homes, you might be curious about your current band(s). The proposed regulations are part of a joint plan by the Convention
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David Martindale draws on past memories in bid to lead Livingston from danger
Livingston manager David Martindale has drawn on past memories for inspiration as he bids to lead his team away from danger. The Lions are currently second-bottom of the cinch Premiership table with just 10 points from 12 matches after losing each
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Confessions of a justified cycling sinner - Letter of the day
The perceived sins of cyclists have long been a bone of contention on our Letters Pages. The latest flurry of correspondence was sparked by Catriona Stewart’s recent column on ebike delivery riders. Read her article here 👈 On Monday, we
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Plans to turn city centre HQ into student flats to ease housing crisis
Proceeds from proposals to redevelop the former Edinburgh headquarters of a Scottish charity have been earmarked to expand services for the visually impaired, including support for the city's Royal Blind School. Sight Scotland and property developer
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Motherwell's Stuart Kettlewell wants more action on dangerous aerial challenges
Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell has urged referees to take more action on dangerous aerial challenges after losing Paul McGinn to a fractured cheekbone. McGinn faces six weeks out after undergoing surgery to repair the facial damage caused
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FMQ's recap: Humza Yousaf faces questions on Covid messages
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Sunak under pressure to sack Braverman after attack on Met
Suella Braverman defied Downing Street by refusing to tone down some of their suggested edits to an article she wrote for The Times attacking the Met’s policing of protests, according to reports. A source close to the home secretary - who is facing
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Famous art deco city pub brought to market
A Scottish city pub known for its art deco architecture has been brought to market. Cornerstone Business Agents is handling the leasehold for the traditional community pub that dates from the 1930s. The agent said the Gartocher Bar in the east
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Map: How much child hunger has risen in every area of Scotland
The numbers of children going hungry in Scotland have risen by as much as 600 per cent in some areas in the past five years. Food bank charity the Trussell Trust delivered 87,968 emergency food packages to Scottish children in 2022/2023 compared
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Agenda: Inspiring the next generation of Scottish entrepreneurs
It’s hard to argue with the ambition for Scotland as a "start-up nation". Historically, we can be proud of the many home-grown inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs that have emerged over the years. Today, we can be proud of the ongoing commitment
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Lest we forget about horrors of today, Armistice Day protests must go ahead
I BELIEVE your lead letter today (November 8) from Jane Lax is a contradiction in its terms and beliefs. I was always taught that Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday was not only to honour those who fell protecting our freedom but "Lest We Forget
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Robert McNeil: Thumper, Bambi and Miss Moneypenny reveal dubious Tory shenanigans
DR No? A man who dismembers pet rabbits? The Movement? Michael Gove? Thumper? Bambi? Peeing in the handbags of grandmothers? What can it all mean? A weird silence has greeted claims made by Nadine Dorries in her new book, The Plot: The Political
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Pro-Palestine protestors have scaled the roof of the Scottish Parliament building
Protestors have scaled the roof of the Scottish Parliament and hung a banner calling for the UK Government to stop providing arms to Israel. Shortly after 10am on Thursday, the group took to the roof of the Edinburgh building and unfurled a banner
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Zero-deposit rental neighbourhood opens near city centre
A neighbourhood offering deposit-free family rentals in one of the UK's tightest lettings markets is set to welcome its first residents after receiving more than 1,700 enquiries. Located in the Springboig, Glasgow, Casa Vista Park will eventually
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Kyosuke Tagawa 'annoyed' at Hearts situation, admits Steven Naismith
Steven Naismith has addressed Kyosuke Tagawa's situation at Hearts. The head coach admits the Japanese player is 'annoyed' by the lack of impact he's been able to make since his arrival at Tynecastle. The 24-year-old joined on a four-year deal
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Scottish Power to pay out £1.2 million for failing smart meter targets
Scottish Power will pay out £1.24 million for failing to meet smart meter installation targets. Alongside British Gas, Bulb, E.ON, OVO and SSE, the energy supplier fell short of installing more than a million smart meters combined for the 2022
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Scots energy firm pays £1.68m penalty over smart meter installation fails
SCOTTISHPower has paid out over £1.6m in penalties whilst amongst six that were adjudged to have not met targets for the installation of smart meters. The energy regulator Ofgem said Glasgow-based ScottishPower was among six that fell short of
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At last, the SNP's tactics of deflection are no longer working
WHAT will eventually bring down this SNP Government? Will it be its lamentable track record in so many critical areas that it is responsible for? Or will it be its increasingly desperate attempts to cover up its worst mistakes? For years the SNP
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Smartphones ‘may be able to detect how drunk a person is with 98 per cent accuracy’
Sensors in smartphones may be able to detect how drunk a person is based on changes in their voice, according to a small study. Following experiments involving 18 adults aged 21 and above, scientists said they were able to predict a person’s level
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Nick Montgomery bemoans Hibs' failure to hold on for win at St Mirren
Hibernian manager Nick Montgomery admitted he was frustrated at his side’s failure to close out victory at St Mirren. Hibs looked set for a first win in seven games only to concede a stoppage-time equaliser to Lewis Jamieson to draw 2-2. Goals
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Mikel Arteta allays Bukayo Saka injury fears after starring role for Arsenal
Mikel Arteta played down concerns over Bukayo Saka’s fitness after he was forced off during Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League. Saka scored in front of England manager Gareth Southgate to help the Gunners record a third victory
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Erik ten Hag: Harsh Marcus Rashford red card changed everything in Man Utd loss
Erik ten Hag was angered by “three tough decisions” that went against Manchester United in a chaotic late loss at Copenhagen that damages their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout phase. Wednesday’s helter-skelter Group A encounter
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Unsung hero: The Scottish woman who died nursing German WWI prisoners
A British Army nurse described as an “unsung hero” who died in the UK weeks before Armistice Day would likely have survived had she been deployed to France, a former Black Watch captain has said. Helena Stewart Bennet died on October 18, 1918 aged
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Scottish Water criticised for spending almost £3m on executive pay
Scottish Water has been criticised after it was revealed the publicly-owned firm has paid three executives almost £3 million since 2021. According to the company’s annual reports, £2.9 million has been paid out in the past three years, including
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Kilmarnock expectations must stay grounded until away form is improved
This piece is an extract from yesterday's The Rugby Road Gates newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Wednesday. To receive our full, free Kilmarnock newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. A return of nine points out of a
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Tour cards on the table in the torture chamber of golf's qualifying school
The haves and the have-nots, eh? Over the next couple of weeks, the top brass on the DP World Tour will be competing for a chunk of $16 million as the 2023 campaign draws to a lucrative finale in South Africa and Dubai. With all that dosh on offer
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Rebecca McQuillan: Covid inquiry's pitiless behind-the-curtain view flatters no-one
Was that really the very best we could do? That question hangs unspoken in the air at the Scottish Covid inquiry like a bitter rebuke. The inquiry is currently taking a series of impact statements from families affected by care home rules and on
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Graeme McGarry: VAR rage justified but that shouldn't mask Celtic's own failings
WHEN criticising VAR these days, it is somewhat hard to resist that smug feeling of self-satisfaction those people who have been into bands long before they hit the big time always have. But just as I am enjoying the wider football world collectively
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Glasgow's new jail
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Glasgow's new jail You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Scots 'whistleblower' pilot suspended after cockpit video wins tribunal case
A North Sea pilot who was suspended and demoted after he took a video while flying a commercial helicopter has won the first stage of his tribunal case. Mark Radcliff, an aircraft commander and captain, claims excessive vibration in the helicopters
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Airline launches flights and holidays to meet demand for sunshine event
An airline and holiday company has announced new services from Scottish airports in response to strong demand for a major cycling event. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays said flights and holidays to Majorca from Glasgow and Edinburgh have been added for
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'Flurry' of independent Scottish hotel sales
Scotland has experienced a “flurry” of independent hotel sales in 2023, signalling the nation’s “growing appeal” to domestic and overseas investors, an expert has declared. Gary Witham, hospitality director for Scotland at property agent Christie
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Record number of 'brilliant' Scottish academics receive business support
The highest-ever number of Scottish university research teams received support during the year to the end of March from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP) run by Scottish Enterprise. A total of 33 research teams received a combined £2.06
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Scottish hotel from TV series wins top award after 'mystery guest' inspection
A Scottish hotel which featured in the BBC’s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby documentary series is celebrating a prestigious award. READ MORE: Denial after denial from brass-necked Tory arch-Brexiter Glenapp Castle, a 21-bedroom hotel
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'Quaint' Scottish country inn has new tenants
A country inn in a popular tourist spot in Perthshire has new tenants. UK property firm Graham + Sibbald said the “quaint” Bein Inn at Glenfarg had been leased to Gary and Claire MacLeod, following a “short period of marketing”. READ MORE:
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Scott Wright: What difference will an extra hour make to Glasgow's pubs?
IT may not sound like much on paper. But a recent policy shift by Glasgow licensing board may make a crucial difference to the city’s troubled night-time economy. Last Friday, the board approved a pilot scheme under which the terminal hour for
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Marks and Spencer cautions on outlook after 'staggeringly successful' first half
Investors have added around £400 million to the market capitalisation of Marks and Spencer after the venerable retailer enjoyed what analysts described as a “staggeringly successful first half” and said it would resume dividend payments. The company
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Blood test for Alzheimer's 'on NHS within five years'
A blood test for Alzheimer's disease could be available on the NHS within five years, experts have said. Alzheimer's Research UK and the Alzheimer's Society have launched a £5 million project to bring simple tests to the health service, with the
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What is today's Wordle word? November 9, 2023 hints and answer
Do you need help solving today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for November 9. 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 Scrabble, where
