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Political strategist announced as new Director of John Smith Centre
Political strategist Eddie Barnes has been announced as the new Director of the University of Glasgow’s John Smith Centre. He succeeds Professor Kezia Dugdale, who has joined the University’s Centre for Public Policy as Associate Director.
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John Swinney axes Humza Yousaf's minister for independence
John Swinney has axed the minister for independence post created by his predecessor. The First Minister has appointed Jamie Hepburn, who held the brief, to be his Minister for Parliamentary Business. The decision has angered some independence
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Rangers title winner on why Scottish football is set for another Helicopter Sunday
WATCHING his Rangers team mates take on Hibernian from the Easter Road dugout in the final league game of the 2004/05 season proved to be a nerve-shredding, stomach-churning, nail-biting experience for Chris Burke. Yet, deep down the winger always
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Celtic winger to have 'huge influence' in title race and give Steve Clarke 'headache'
CHRIS Burke has predicted that James Forrest’s football intelligence and vast experience will prove invaluable to Celtic during the final cinch Premiership games of the season and tipped the winger to have a major influence on the Scottish title race
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John McGlynn joins Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard in 'Invincibles' club
It’s an exclusive club, and as John McGlynn has just found out, not an easy one to gain access to. His Falkirk team have just ended their League One title-winning season as ‘Invincibles’, but they did it the hard way. Even in their final fixture
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Why plastic pitch ban would make it 'impossible' for Falkirk to go up again
Falkirk manager John McGlynn has implored Premiership clubs not to be too hasty when considering a ban on plastic pitches, saying that it is close to ‘impossible’ for clubs like his own to afford the installation and upkeep of a suitable grass surface
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Rory McIlroy not returning to PGA Tour policy board after ‘old wounds’ reopened
Rory McIlroy will not replace Webb Simpson on the PGA Tour policy board after the prospect of his return reopened “old wounds”. McIlroy was hopeful that he could play a part in speeding up a deal between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia
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Profile: Who's in John Swinney's Cabinet and what are their challenges?
John Swinney has unveiled his first cabinet, with Kate Forbes announced as his new deputy succeeding Shona Robison in the role. Ms Forbes ruled herself out of the SNP leadership contest just last Thursday and during his launch for the top job that
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Trio charged after heroin worth almost £200,000 seized in Edinburgh
Two women and a man have been charged after police found heroin worth a six-figure sum. Officers searched a flat in Magdalene Way, Edinburgh, on Tuesday night and recovered an estimated £199,000 worth of the class-A drug. Police said two women
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Chasing the American dream is 'lonely' experience for PGA Tour rookie MacIntyre
They often say that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. That’s not the case, of course, if your neighbour’s lawn has been struck by the fungal ravages of pythium blight. For Robert MacIntyre, the green grasses of the US of A have
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'We're fighting for our kids' education' - Glasgow parents protest teacher cuts
There’s a statue outside Govan Underground station depicting a woman leading a line of protesters. Her name is Mary Barbour, and in 1915, she was one of the leaders of the Glasgow Women’s Housing Association, the organisation behind the famous Glasgow
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Does the US not care about Gaza's children?
The situation in the Middle East and the dire situation in Gaza are never far from our readers’ thoughts. Earlier this week, there was a faint awakening of hope when Hamas announced that it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal.
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Ignore the bluster - why opposition now looks harder for Tories and Labour
Kate Forbes's elevation from humble backbencher to deputy first minister today signals a clear intention John Swinney wants to unite his party and take his government in a very different direction from that of his predecessor Humza Yousaf. Mr Yousaf
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MSPs accuse government of leaving colleges without financial guidance
MSPs alleged that the Scottish Government has failed to give Scotland's colleges the guidance they need to survive an increasingly challenging financial climate. Scotland’s college sector dominated floor discussions at the Scottish Parliament for
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Chief medical officer’s response to Cass Review due by end of June
Scotland’s chief medical officer (CMO) will deliver a report on the implications of the Cass Review into gender care services before the end of June, a minister has said. Sir Gregor Smith is overseeing a multi-disciplinary team which is assessing
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Major Glasgow employer hit by customer exodus
Direct Line insurance group, which is a major employer in Glasgow, is continuing to struggle in the key motor sector leaving staff and investors facing uncertainty. The group revealed the number of motor policies in force under its own brands fell
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Aberdeen engineering giant rejects £1.4bn takeover approach
Shares in John Wood Group close up nearly 17% after the company told the City it had rebuffed a takeover approach which valued the Aberdeen-based engineering giant at £1.42 billion. The company declared it had received an “unsolicited, preliminary
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Meet the Glaswegian duo aiming to take on the soft drinks giants
When life handed Aidan Quinn lemons, he made lemonade. “I was on furlough from the spring of 2020 until October,” says the 27 year old soft drinks confectioner. “I was just doing nothing and that’s when I started taking things a bit more seriously.
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Scott McMann to leave Dundee United as 15 players set for exit after promotion
Scott McMann will not be staying at Dundee United for their return to the Premiership despite being an ever-present in their Championship winning side. The Tannadice side have released an end-of-season squad update and the 27-year-old former Hamilton
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Brian Wilson: The opposition's duty is to tell Swinney to get on his bike
I caught the Highland news on radio the other morning. The lead story was about another fatal crash on the A9 at a point which all of us who know that road approach with apprehension. Under SNP-Green hegemony, dualling was promised by 2025 and then
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Six decades and more of long hair and denims, as the Quo rock into town
Back in the early days of 1968 a British rock group had its very first chart hit, entitled Pictures of Matchstick Men. It reached number seven, and earned them a coveted appearance on Top of the Pops. The single, with its distinctive guitar intro
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'Continuity cabinet': Swinney keeps Yousaf's ministers but makes Forbes his deputy
John Swinney has kept all of Humza Yousaf's Cabinet Secretaries in post, with only minor changes being made to the Scottish Government's senior ranks. Despite speculation that the new First Minister could reduce the size of his cabinet, it has
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MoD censured over death of Scots soldier on training exercise in 2016
The Ministry of Defence has been censured with the maximum sanction from the Health and Safety Executive following the death of a soldier who was accidentally shot during a night-time training exercise. Conor McPherson, 24, a private in the Black
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Herald Diary: Revealed: the real problem with a man's beard
Hairy situation A SINGLE friend of reader Victoria Whitehead revealed that she has started dating a new fella. Victoria congratulated her, though the friend didn’t seem overly delighted with her new situation. “I’m not entirely sure he’
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Castle linked to Macbeth is home to a blaze of rare blue poppies
Cawdor Castle Cawdor Nairn IV12 5RD When it comes to history and romance, Cawdor Castle has both in abundance and its ancient walls, drawbridge and links to Macbeth have ensured a stream of visitors over the centuries. Dr Samuel Johnson stopped
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Teddy Jamieson: Sex, death and Mary Beard
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain,” American polymath and founding father Benjamin Franklin once noted, “except death and taxes.” Twas ever thus. Throw in sex and you’ve most bases covered, as radio proved this week. Let’s start
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Alex Salmond brands SNP A9 delay excuses 'pathetic'
The “political imperative” to dual the A9 left the Scottish Government after Alex Salmond stood down, the former first minister has claimed. He told a Holyrood committee his administration considered the project “challenging but achievable” by
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'Difficult decision': £60m plans to turn Met Tower into tech hub shelved
Plans to redevelop a landmark listed building in Glasgow city centre have been shelved. The Met Tower was being redeveloped by Bruntwood SciTech, a property company focused on the science and technology sector. The 14-storey former College
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Analysis: Why is partisan John Swinney now striving to be Holyrood peacemaker?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. In a key section of his speech accepting the position of First Minister yesterday, John Swinney put great emphasis on wanting to overcome the polarisation in Scottish politics
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SNP MP calls for security review into Chinese firm's Scottish turbine facility bid
Rishi Sunak has been asked to review a Chinese firm’s involvement in a major Scottish offshore wind development. The SNP’s Stewart McDonald said there were concerns about allowing a “hostile state such as China in the UK’s critical national energy
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Historic city pub reopening under new ownership
One of Glasgow’s oldest bars is reopening under new ownership this month. The Strathduie Bar, located on Blackfriars Street in the Merchant City, was built for publicans and wine and spirit merchants J & J McWilliam in 1893. However there has been
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John Swinney makes Kate Forbes his deputy in Cabinet reshuffle
Kate Forbes will return to the Scottish Government as John Swinney's Deputy First Minister. The ex-finance secretary will replace Shona Robison who has "chosen to step down" from the number two role to "help the process of taking forward our party
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Swinney: Scrapping peak rail fares ‘effective’ but 'everything has to be paid for'
John Swinney has said the pilot scheme to scrap peak rail fares has been “very effective” but noted that “everything has to be paid for”. He was responding to calls from the Scottish Greens, who are now an opposition party, for the scheme to be
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Nine TSB bank branches to close in Scotland as part of UK wide scale back
Banking group TSB has announced the closure of 36 branches across the UK with around 250 jobs being cut as part of a digital shift. Nine Scottish branches are included in the latest set of closures which are due to begin in September 2024 and continue
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Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get Scots university to listen on Gaza
An Edinburgh University student taking part in a hunger strike in protest against the war in Gaza said it is a “last resort” after other methods of protest failed. The student, who referred to herself only as Nevis, is one of five people currently
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How hydrogen can power Scotland's low carbon revolution
By Euan Murray and Scott Rodger from Shepherd and Wedderburn Euan Murray, Partner, Infrastructure Scott Rodger Associate, Regulation and Markets MEETING our net zero ambitions will require wholesale change. Recent political announcements
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Speed cameras deployed on busy coast route ahead of 'influx of bikers'
Mobile speed camera vans are to be deployed across a busy route in southwest Scotland on Thursday ahead of an influx of bikers. Police Scotland said that they expect heavy traffic on the A75 and A77 in Dumfries and Galloway ahead of the North
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'Fearfulness': How can NHS deliver safe, effective gender identity healthcare?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. How can the NHS deliver safe and effective gender identity healthcare for young people when it is hindered by "major shortfalls" in children's mental healthcare
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10 forgotten Scottish movies that (mostly) deserve a second chance
When it comes down to it, the history of cinema is a story of loss. Consider this. Of the 11,000 films made in Hollywood between 1912 and 1930 some 70 per cent of them no longer exist. Films go missing, burn up, get lost in the archives, get bowdlerised
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Sunak shocked as Tory MP defects to Labour just minutes before PMQs
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke has defected to Labour, hitting out at the “broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic Government”. The first time most of the Dover MP's former colleagues heard about her shock decision to cross the floor was just
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Amsterdam is a hub for major live gigs - with a fascinating football museum
Style and substance Close to Amsterdam's Canal Belt, this central hotel offers a friendly and historic experience. The Dam Square is almost on the doorstep with close access to the train station. The building dates to the 18th century and incorporates
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The date Andy Murray is scheduled to return from injury revealed
Andy Murray is set to make a comeback from his latest injury setback later this month. The two-time Wimbledon champion has been out of action since sustaining an ankle injury at the Miami Open back in March. He damaged his ligaments at the
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Landmark former brewery maltings to be demolished in new homes plan
Plans have been lodged for 168 new homes at the site of a historic former brewery. The development will include the demolition of the landmark building that bore the company name and a clock. Artisan Real Estate said in a statement with Sheppard
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Why Scotland must not back down on climate change targets
In Kula Mawe, Isiolo County, in Kenya’s hot, arid northern region, a long queue forms as both people and livestock wait for the waterhole to open. Many of those in line have walked for hours to get there and will then walk hours to get back home, with
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Letters: Kate Forbes is wrong: we should not be breeding wage slaves in our schools
I HAVE to disagree with Jill Stephenson (Letters, May 7) when she says that Kate Forbes would be the right Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills for Scotland. Her suggestion that Ms Forbes has “sensible things to say about pupils needing to
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New pay offer expected for college support staff this week
College employers will table a new pay offer for support staff this week, The Herald can exclusively reveal. The revised three-year pay offer will be put only to support staff unions Unison, Unite and GMB. Unite and GMB have previously voted to
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John Swinney sworn in as Scotland's seventh First Minister
John Swinney has been sworn in as Scotland’s seventh First Minister. The SNP leader was accompanied by his wife Elizabeth Quigley, their son Matthew and his brother David at the the ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh. Mr Swinney
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The real story behind Glasgow's 125-metre concrete serpent
For artists Louise Nolan and Ruth Impey, the £14 million bridge at Stockingfield Art Park is more than a connection between two communities in the north of Glasgow. It’s a metaphor for what gets them out of bed in the morning. “What we are doing
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Gaelic learning facing ‘existential threat’ with teacher and qualifications shortages
A lack of Gaelic-speaking support staff and early years of Gaelic learning could be holding back the spread of Gaelic Medium Education (GME) across the country. Meanwhile, a leader in Scots language education said that the lack of an official definition
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Man's body found in Orkney waters as police investigation causes ferry disruption
Police are investigating after the body of a man was found in the water in Kirkwall harbour on Orkney. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.40am on Wednesday and they remain in attendance while inquiries are ongoing. The
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James Watt steps down as BrewDog CEO as co-founder takes on new role
BrewDog co-founder James Watt will step down as CEO of the beer company after 17 years. Mr Watt helped start the craft beer company alongside Martin Dickie in 2007, and it has since grown to become one of the biggest brands on the market with bars
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John Swinney sworn in as First Minister and names cabinet LIVE
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New First Minister John Swinney to be sworn in and expected to name cabinet
John Swinney will be sworn in as the new First Minister of Scotland on Wednesday and is expected to appoint his Cabinet on the same day. The ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh will involve the Perthshire North MSP making his statutory
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Martin Hannan: Mosese Tuipulotu is shrewd signing but SRU player pathway needs fixed
If you write about rugby long enough and make predictions now and again, the law of averages says you’re bound to get one right eventually. When Blair Kinghorn moved to France to play for Toulouse during the season, I felt sure he would be a success
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Ancient shrimp named ‘weegie’ in honour of Glasgow origins
A type of shrimp that died out hundreds of millions of years ago has been declared a new species and a Glaswegian. The shrimp is believed to have swam in the Carboniferous seas surrounding Glasgow around 333 million years ago. Its fossil was
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New world champion Kyren Wilson hopes to build legacy as one of snooker greats
Kyren Wilson is determined to build a legacy as one of the greats of the game after landing his first World Snooker Championship title with an 18-14 victory over dogged qualifier Jak Jones at the Crucible on Monday. His win was a long time coming
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What has gone wrong at Manchester United after new low in Crystal Palace defeat?
Manchester United’s poor second season under Erik ten Hag reached a new nadir in Monday’s shambolic 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. In the wake of the Red Devils’ latest humiliation, the PA news agency takes a look at what has gone wrong and what
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Letters: No, Ross Greer, your policies are not progressive: just plain stupid
I LISTENED to Ross Greer, Green MSP, on the BBC Radio 4 Today programme proclaim the policies of the recent SNP/Green coalition Government as “progressive,” with Green continued support contingent upon their continuation. This word “progressive
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Carlos Alba: Why are today's young people so reluctant to form relationships?
For people of my generation, porn was something you found in bushes on the way to school or in your friend’s father’s toolbox. The reason buses were late was not because of heavy traffic or scheduling difficulties, but because the drivers and conductors
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Hopes rise that an architectural jewel of the Enlightenment might shine again
The roof is long gone, rooms where the brightest minds in the land once gathered are in ruins and the tall windows have long since been bricked up. And yet, against all the odds – even a spell when its grand forecourt was used to park scrap cars
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'I'd love to stay' - David Watson makes huge Kilmarnock future admission
The world is David Watson’s oyster as he looks to kick on after collecting PFA Scotland’s Young Player of the Year award. The 19-year-old has enjoyed a stellar debut campaign for Kilmarnock, scoring five goals and providing three assists from midfield
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on new FM Swinney
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on new FM Swinney You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Short-term lets and rural population analysis reveals 'surprising' results
"Well-intentioned" policy aimed at curbing the number of short-term lets and second homes is having a detrimental effect on rural locations off Scotland's main tourist track and will result in further depopulation, it has been claimed. New powers
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Scotch whisky boss praised for 'integrity, skill and depth' steps down
The long-standing manager of Balblair Distillery is to retire after a 35-year career in the Scotch whisky industry. John MacDonald completed his final shift at the Highland distillery on May 3, bringing an 18-year spell with Balblair, which is
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Anger over Scottish homes law amid John Swinney housing crisis call
Scotland’s housebuilders rallying against key elements of the previous SNP and Green administration’s new homes law is the backdrop. There is expected to be pressure on new First Minister John Swinney to act on housing in the wake of the collapse
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Lambs see big jump on the week at St Boswells
Farming By Alec Ross Bullocks at St Boswells yesterday averaged 284p/kg and sold to 330p/kg, while heifers averaged 294p/kg and sold to 334p/kg, and young bulls averaged 283p/kg and sold to 300p/kg. Cast cows continued to meet with demand
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Family to sell famous Scottish hotel ‘steeped in history’ after three generations
A family is to sell a famous Scottish hotel after almost six decades of ownership. One of the Highlands’ oldest coaching inns, it is claimed Dorothy Wordsworth and John Keats visited and the hotel was a stop-off point for Queen Victoria. Cornerstone
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Ian McConnell: Did business just deliver a big surprise for John Swinney?
The reaction to John Swinney being confirmed as Scotland’s next First Minister this week has seemed surprisingly positive. This is not an observation on Mr Swinney himself or anything he said. Rather, the tone of some of the comments about Mr Swinney
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'Miracle' stroke recovery for grandmother: 'Good rehabilitation can be life-changing'
A grandmother who credits her "miracle" recovery from a massive stroke on her birthday to a clinical trial of intensive physiotherapy has called for all patients to get the same opportunity. Veronica Murphy, from Newmains in North Lanarkshire,
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Scotland opportunity to 'reset sluggish trajectory'
Scotland has an opportunity to “reset the sluggish trajectory” for its economy and “set a functional, pro-growth business agenda” with the change of leadership at Holyrood, EY has declared. The accountancy firm highlighted this view as it published
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Shares in Glasgow firm plunge after 'challenging' quarter
SHARES in Macfarlane Group tumbled by nearly 10% as the packaging giant reported a sharp downturn in sales during a “challenging” first quarter. The Glasgow-based company, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, highlighted “continued
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Historic Edinburgh townhouses in 'highly unusual' sale
Four historic townhouses in an “incredible” central Edinburgh location are being pitched to potential developers. The interconnected Georgian properties have been brought to market with detailed residential planning consent for 34 luxury apartments
