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Why Rangers manager has relished getting 'the middle finger' more from Celtic fans
IF Rangers put Celtic to the sword at Parkhead this afternoon then do not be surprised if their manager Philippe Clement strides out into the centre circle after the full-time whistle, holds his arms aloft a la Maximus Decimus Meridius and asks the
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Philippe Clement reveals changes to Rangers player-fan interaction after flare-ups
PHILIPPE Clement has dismissed suggestions the relationship between his Rangers players and their supporters has been damaged by their recent slip-ups in the cinch Premiership following a series of high-profile flashpoints last weekend. Fabio Silva
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Partick Thistle avoid heartbreaking deja vu as early rope-a-dope works wonders
There's doing things the easy way, there's doing things the hard way and there's doing things the Partick Thistle way. Once again the Maryhill Jags put their supporters through the ringer at the end of a Premiership play-off tie, but there was a very
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Jack Butland on why Ben Davies is ready for first start in five months against Celtic
JACK Butland has backed Ben Davies to cope with the intensity of the Old Firm match at Parkhead today if the Rangers defender is given the nod to face Celtic and called on his team to summon the spirit of Seville. Davies made his comeback from
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Rangers manager responds to Jose Cordoba links and reveals Fabio Silva talks
PHILIPPE Clement has denied that Fabio Silva directed a gesture towards Rangers fans following his goal against Kilmarnock in the cinch Premiership game at Ibrox last weekend. But the Belgian revealed he had spoken to the £35m Wolves loanee about
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Thousands of council workers expected to be consulted on strike action
Thousands of council employees across Scotland are expected to be consulted on strike action in a dispute over pay. Unison, the country’s largest local government union, said on Friday it had been in talks with council employers over pay rises
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The Brazen Head to Ibrox Museum: Inside Henry Winter's Celtic vs Rangers tour
It was the replica European Cup casually placed on a fridge full of lagers and soft drinks in a Celtic pub that immediately caught the eye. It was also the couple from Colorado trying on replica shirts in the vast, two-tiered Rangers shop that commanded
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Warm weather fills green spaces and beer gardens across Glasgow
Glaswegians have flocked to the city's green spaces and pub terraces and beer gardens as temperatures reached highs of 21C on Friday. The warm spell is set to continue across Scotland into the weekend, with highs of 23C forecast in Glasgow on Saturday
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Rory McIlroy denies Tiger Woods rift despite differing views on golf’s direction
Rory McIlroy admitted he and Tiger Woods have differing views on the direction of men’s golf but denied suggestions of a rift with the 15-time major champion. The pair, plus 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott, are part of a newly-formed seven-person
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Stop dissing our schools: we're leading the UK and beyond
Education has been a big talking point for our readers this week. It all started on Tuesday when of our correspondents argued that we would have been best served by putting Kate Forbes in charge of education. Read that letter here 👈 The
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Does this luxury hotel offer the best bottomless brunch buffet in Scotland?
Before getting stuck into the newly introduced Bottomless Brunch at Fairmont St Andrews, it’s worth mentioning that the bar had already been set incredibly high. The night before, as the last of the evening's golfers shuffled their way around the
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All hail the glorious wonders of the buffet
This article appears as part of the Food Matters newsletter. I don’t necessarily believe in the idea of ‘guilty pleasures’, especially when it comes to food. But if you really want to know what I would count as one of my biggest vices, it’
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Ange Postecoglou happy to disappoint the King and relegate Burnley
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou will be happy to disappoint the King and relegate Burnley on Saturday despite a midweek trip to Buckingham Palace. Postecoglou was invited to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday by the Australian Government and
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Banksy 'coup' for Aberdeen street art festival
Street art festival Nuart Aberdeen has secured a Banksy 'coup' by staging the UK premiere for a fascinating film about his stolen artwork. The documentary – “Banksy And The Stolen Girl” - will be part of the opening event of Nuart Plus, the international
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Aberdeen FC director to 'step aside' at public relations firm
ZOE Ogilvie, the highly experienced Scottish public relations executive, has stepped down from her role as head of BIG Partnership in Aberdeen. Ms Ogilvie, who founded the agency in the Granite City more than 22 years ago, posted on professional
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Man, 79, dies after being hit by lorry in Callander
A pedestrian who died following a collision involving a lorry has been named by police. Robert Kirk, 79, was pronounced dead at the scene after the crash on Main Street, Callander on Thursday. Police are appealing for information about the
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Costs revealed for new national park 'vanity project'
More than £300,000 has been spent so far by the Scottish Government taking forward plans for a new national park. The largest portion of the expenditure, totalling £140,224, went towards nomination support funding. Nature Scot was awarded £100,000
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Beer gardens and pub terraces to visit in Glasgow this weekend
There’s nothing that signifies the countdown to the summer months in Glasgow quite like the sight of a beer garden that’s heaving with crowds who are desperate to squeeze every last second out of a glimpse of sunshine. With warm weather set to
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'This Scottish castle is like something out of Narnia'
Where is it? Bothwell Castle, Lanarkshire. Why do you go there? Nostalgia, mainly. I grew up a 10-minute walk away. In my mind, the castle, its grounds and the Clyde flowing gently past are inseparable from memories of my childhood.
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10 of the best new historical fiction novels to read right now
Long Island Colm Toibin, Picador, £20 The phrase “long-awaited” is overused, but in the case of Long Island, the sequel to Colm Toibin’s Brooklyn, it is justified. On publication in 2009, Brooklyn sealed Toibin’s reputation as one of the UK
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Gary Townsend: Roasted hake, asparagus & glazed mousseline sauce
A slightly technical sauce in the recipe this week but I urge you to give it a go. It’s a French classic using hollandaise sauce as the base… if you can master that then you are halfway there. Ingredients • 2 x hake fillets • 1 x bunch
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Herald Diary: The complaint that is so very Edinburgh...
Metal man mangled IT’S the greatest music competition in the world. Or at least the greatest music competition in the world with the words "Eurovision Song Contest" in its title. The Diary will be keenly following events this evening in
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Popular Indian restaurant in Glasgow celebrates its first anniversary
Glasgow West End’s rising star 29 States Indian Cuisine is celebrating its first anniversary this month. Glasgow is renowned for the quality of its Indian cuisine and since opening last year, 29 States has been gaining a strong reputation under
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Scots asked to spot mosquitoes as part of project linked to climate change
Citizen scientists are being asked to join the search for mosquitoes in a bid to better understand the Scottish mosquito population. Members of the public are being urged to register mosquito sightings and upload photos as part of Mosquito Scotland
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Salvador Dalí masterpiece loaned to Vatican after six month stint in Spain
It is regarded as one of Scotland’s most treasured paintings and the greatest work of art in Glasgow’s civic collection. It also proves a major draw for visitors to the city’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, helping make the museum and art
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Cath Kidston earbuds are the cutest thing out there
VQ Skylark TWS Bluetooth Earbuds What is it? A pair of designer earbuds with great features. Good points? One of the standout features of the Skylark earbuds is undoubtedly their design. Available in three stylish Cath Kidston designs
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Rosemary Goring: Swinney says he wants to nurture non-tribal politics. Aye, right...
Another week, another defection from the Conservative benches to Labour. Penny Mordaunt, who presides over the House of Commons as if auditioning for Game of Thrones, described Natalie Elphicke’s defection to the enemy camp, close on the heels of Dan
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Neil Mackay: Scottish Greens are sitting prettier than they ever were in government
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. By any rationale, the Scottish Greens should be out for the count on the canvas. They’ve just been unceremoniously booted from government, after all. However, reports of
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Greens step up warning to Swinney over failure to seek advance on gender law
The Scottish Greens have issued a warning to John Swinney over gender reform legislation after the new First Minister refused to say if it would seek to implement the stalled bill should Labour come to power at Westminster. Mr Swinney told Sky
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Clear skies to bring 'good chance' of seeing Northern Lights in Scotland tonight
Clear skies could bring about a view of the Northern Lights for stargazers in Scotland this Friday night, the Met Office has said. Weather experts say there could be a ‘good chance’ of seeing the aurora in the country tonight before thunderstorms
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Rocky Horror Show theatre production with Jason Donovan coming to Scotland
A critically acclaimed production of legendary musical The Rocky Horror Show, starring Jason Donovan, is coming to Scotland this year. The Australian pop legend and Neighbours actor is set to thrill crowds at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre as part
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'No Swinney bounce' as poll shows Labour ahead of SNP for Westminster
Scottish Labour has pulled ahead of the SNP in Westminster voting intentions and the parties are neck-and-neck in the Holyrood constituency vote, an opinion poll has found. The poll if the first to be conducted since it became clear John Swinney
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New airline lands at Scottish airport with flights to 'firm favourite' destinations
A Scottish airport has announced a new airline partner. SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will operate services from Glasgow Airport to two destinations in Turkey (Türkiye) next summer. The value carrier will offer
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Anton Muscatelli: Scotland needs renewed links with Europe to drive our economy
Yesterday marked Europe Day: the annual commemoration of the signing of the Schuman Declaration on 9 May 1950 and the beginnings of what would become the European Union. Each year Europe Day provides a reminder of what’s been achieved in the past 74
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Speed camera to go live at notorious North Ayrshire accident blackspot
A new speed camera is to go live at a notorious accident blackspot in a bid to cut the number of crashes. A fixed camera will begin operation next week on Stoneyholm Road in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, due to a "concerning” number of collisions
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Swinney: Scotland can be independent by 2029
John Swinney has said that Scotland can be independent before the end of the decade. The comments from the First Minister came ahead of the first meeting of his cabinet in Bute House. READ MORE: Swinney abandons gender recognition reform legislation
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Aberdeen make decision on youth academy director position
Aberdeen has appointed its new youth academy director. Stuart Glennie has filled the position and will lead the academy going forward. He re-joined the Pittodrie side last summer as its head of academy coaching but has now taken the step up
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College staff call off strike after union receives pay offer
Strike action by college staff has been called off after their union received a new pay offer from employers. Librarians, IT specialists, administrators, cleaners, and other support workers were due to walk out on Monday next week in protest
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Andy Murray's return from injury set to be earlier than expected
More positive news has been delivered on Andy Murray's comeback from injury. The three-time major winner has been on the sidelines since March after picking up an ankle injury in Miami. The Scot, 36, damaged his ligaments and there were fears
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'I shot the family dog': Trump's parade of grotesques for VP
Mike Pence had the worst job in the world and he’s got the cratered career to prove it. Vice-president to President Donald Trump for four soul-sucking, pride-swallowing years. The hospital pass to end all hospital passes. (Almost) literally. Famously
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Miriam Brett: Scotland needs a bold approach to tackle the challenges ahead
Scottish politics has been in turmoil in recent weeks. Now that the dust is beginning to settle as Scotland’s new First Minister is in place, there is an urgent need to focus on the economic, social and environmental challenges that Scotland faces.
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Letters: Don't believe the spin about renewables. See the sobering reality
NATIONAL Grid Electricity System Operator, a private company, is about to be disenfranchised by Ofgem as a result of its dissatisfaction with its performance in ensuring the UK has the energy it requires throughout each day, replacing it with the forthcoming
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'Massive' programme of free events returns to Glasgow outdoor venue
Glasgow’s Southside will once again play host to free open-air cinema screenings and family events this summer. Tickets for the Queens Park Arena summer programme 2024 have gone on sale today (Friday) with a jam-packed schedule of events including
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When the BBC faked footage to show Glasgow in the worst light
It was, on reflection, the very last thing that BBC Scotland needed in its delicate talks with Glasgow Corporation over the acquisition of land in the city’s West End. The BBC had been making good progress on an extension containing a sophisticated
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Dozens of GP practices 'at risk of collapse' after Scot Govt pauses loan scheme
Dozens of GP practices in Scotland say they are at risk of collapse after the Scottish Government suspended an interest-free loan scheme which has provided vital support for the cost of running surgeries. A survey carried out by BMA Scotland found
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Scottish airport 'thrilled' by return of 'one of world's most renowned airlines'
Edinburgh Airport’s chief executive has declared he is “thrilled” by the return of Emirates, with the airline to operate daily flights between the Scottish capital and Dubai from November 4. Emirates will operate the service on an Airbus A350 aircraft
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'Only a fool would disrespect him' - the Scottish boxer who refused to quit
Willie Limond Born: February 2, 1979; Died: April 15, 2024 WILLIE Limond, who has died at the age of 45, was an exciting, skilled and tenacious boxer, a genuine crowd-pleaser. He never knew when to quit. In November 2011, Limond, then
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Scottish farm quarantined after mad cow disease case discovered
A Scottish farm has been placed into quarantine after a case of mad cow disease was uncovered among its livestock. The Scottish Government said that precautionary movement restrictions have been put in place at the farm in Ayrshire, covering animals
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Airline to launch blockbuster first route from Scotland to iconic city
A Scottish airport has hailed a new route and a new airline. Pegasus Airlines is launching twice-weekly flights from Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul. The airport said it will mean "a new airline will land in Scotland for the first time this
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Look inside this 'exceptional' home for sale in Plockton
First appearances can be misleading, as evidenced by this characterful, traditional style, double-fronted cottage overlooking Loch Carron in the picturesque Highland village of Plockton. Inside however it is a complete contrast: cool, classy, and
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New Glasgow Tech Week is a bold but welcome addition for the city
The first ever Glasgow Tech Week will take place next week to celebrate the innovative work taking place across the city’s tech, digital and creative ecosystem. Edinburgh as a city has historically been better at shouting about its success stories
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Herald columnist Brian Taylor leads the judging panel for prestigious prize
Herald columnist Brian Taylor will lead the judging panel for this year’s Anne Brown Essay Prize – which champions Scottish writing talent. The competition, organised by Wigtown Book Festival in partnership with The Herald, carries a £1,500 prize
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Warm and sunny spell to continue in Scotland this weekend with outbursts of rain
Scotland is in for a scorcher of a weekend with temperatures reaching 23 degrees in some parts of the country. Weather experts are predicting high temperatures with a mix of dry and rainy spells throughout Scotland this weekend. The sun is
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£5m lottery windfall saves Mavisbank, the crumbling 300-year-old architectural gem
The ornate stonework is crumbling, plants sprout from crevices and scaffolding is all that keeps one of Britain’s most endangered buildings upright. But now campaigners who have strived for more than 50 years to save historic Mavisbank near Edinburgh
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Glasgow School of Art admits insurance row fuels Mack rebuild 'inertia'
The Glasgow School of Art has admitted it is heading to arbitration with the company that insured a national treasure in the wake of the scandal over 20 months of inertia over its rebuild that is expected to add millions to the estimated costs of more
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'We can't take forward that legislation:' Swinney abandons gender reform law
John Swinney has ruled out gender recognition reform legislation, saying it is beyond the powers of his devolved administration. The First Minister told Sky News that his government “quite simply can’t proceed with it.” MSPs passed the Gender
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Scottish Labour candidate Wilma Brown dropped after probe into 'racist' tweets
A Scottish Labour candidate has been replaced following an investigation into social media posts she liked and shared, it has been reported. Wilma Brown will no longer stand in Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, and has been replaced by Melanie Ward,
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Glasgow School of Art to update plans for reconstruction of Mackintosh Building
The Glasgow school of art has announced it will put out a tender for architects, and cost consultants to achieve the "faithful reinstatement" of the Mackintosh Building. The world-renowned building was ravaged by fire in May 2014, with a second
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Four Bars urge John Swinney to abandon juryless rape trial pilot scheme
The Four Bars of Scotland, England and Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland have called on new First Minister John Swinney to abandon a pilot scheme for juryless rape trials. The Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill would see the
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Unai Emery urges Villa to forget European exit and book Champions League place
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has urged his side to finish the season by booking Champions League football after their European dream ended in a Greek tragedy at Olympiacos. Villa were eyeing a first European final since 1982 but, with the ancient
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Leverkusen secure late draw to set unbeaten record and reach Europa League final
Bayer Leverkusen struck a stoppage-time equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw against Roma at the BayArena which extended their unbeaten run to a record 49 games as Xabi Alonso’s side secured a place in the Europa League final. Roma had been trailing
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Luke Humphries ignites Leeds crowd after realising dream with Premier League win
World number one Luke Humphries delighted the home crowd as he battled to victory over Michael van Gerwen to win night 15 of the Premier League in Leeds. Humphries – decked out in a Leeds United themed shirt as he revelled in the support of the
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77-year-old Motorcyclist dies in serious crash in Argyll
A 77-year-old motorcyclist has died after following a crash on a rural road in Argyll. Road Police officers have appealed for information following the man’s death on the A83 south of Clachan, near Tarbert. Emergency services were called to
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Rory McIlroy three shots off the pace after first round at Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy is three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele in second place after the first round of the Wells Fargo in Charlotte. The Northern Irishman had a strong start to the tournament with an eagle, three birdies and one bogey through the
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What Brendan Rodgers and Celtic must do to beat Rangers in title showdown
And so, it all comes down to this for Brendan Rodgers and his team. If the Celtic manager can steer his side to victory over Rangers on their own patch tomorrow, in front of 60,000 of their own fans, they will have nine fingers – never mind one
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What Philippe Clement and Rangers must do to beat Celtic
THE Celtic supporters who will flock to the East End of Glasgow in their droves tomorrow will be quietly confident of seeing their resurgent heroes record a win which as good as guarantees them a third straight Scottish title. Brendan Rodgers has
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Andy Maciver: The three pegs on which Swinney should hang his First Minister's hat
Compromise normally makes a good umbrella, but often a poor roof. John Swinney, Scotland’s new First Minister, will hope that the roof will be good enough to see his Government, and his party, through to the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
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Letters: John Swinney's deal with Kate Forbes is utterly shameless
IT is just 15 months since the SNP leadership election when Kate Forbes stood for the position which she ultimately lost to Humza Yousaf. She has now been appointed Deputy First Minister by John Swinney, the new Scottish First Minister. However
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'Escalating crisis': Proportion of Scots teachers facing class violence quadruples
The proportion of Scots teachers reporting incidents of physical violence in the classroom each week has quadrupled in the space of seven years in what has been described as an "escalating crisis", it can be revealed. It comes as Scots ministers
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How will Liam Kelly be remembered, and how do Motherwell replace him?
This is an excerpt from this week's Claret and Amber Alert, a free Motherwell newsletter written by Graeme McGarry that goes out every Thursday at 6pm. To sign up, click here. Now that Motherwell are officially safe – and congratulations to Stuart
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Swinney's Cabinet
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Swinney's Cabinet You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Alex Gogic is St Mirren's Iron Man but other Paisley Avengers deserve credit
This piece is from yesterday's Buddies Briefing newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday. To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Six players have played every single minute in the
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Youth parliament targets young people health and safety for change campaigns
They are campaigns that in the past have triggered national policy changes and this year the Scottish Youth Parliament hopes they will have even more of an impact. Members of the SYP have set targets to end gender-based violence and increase support
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Concern as another Scots council to review 'life-changing' scheme for pupils
Plans to bring a "life-changing'' mentoring scheme for disadvantaged young people in-house to cut costs have sparked concerns. Highland Council is reviewing provision of the MCR Pathways scheme, which offers one-to-one support to vulnerable young
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Glasgow schools spend thousands buying materials previously available for free
Primary schools in Glasgow have spent nearly £20,000 to purchase resources previously available for free through a city-wide lending scheme, The Herald can reveal. The School Library Outreach (SLO) service provided extensive and “essential” lending
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Renowned veteran sells restaurant in ‘trendy’ city district
A veteran operator has sold a city restaurant to a growing family business. Alan Tomkins, who owns Vroni’s, Ralph & Finns and Malo, has sold Sur Lie to the husband and wife team behind the Loveable Rogue restaurants, Joe and Amalia Lazzerini.
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Scottish Borders dental practice sold for £775,000
AN EYEMOUTH dental practice has changed hands in a deal worth £775,000. Infinityblu Dental Care and Implant Clinic has added the practice to the growing portfolio which has been assembled since it was founded by Chris Barrowman in Pitlochry in
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Ian McConnell: So what's the story with Kate Forbes and business?
Kate Forbes seemed happy, to say the least, when she was appointed as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for the Economy and Gaelic on Wednesday, as anyone who saw the array of press pictures would surely concur. And some senior business
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Scottish business confidence higher than UK among small firms
SMALL businesses in Scotland are more optimistic than at any time in the last two years, new figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveal, with confidence higher north of the Border than the UK average of +5.5. FSB’s Small Business
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Two major Scottish housing developments secure funding
Glasgow-based Carmichael Homes has secured £11.6m of funding from Downing Property Finance for two major projects, at Jackton in South Lanarkshire and Rosslynlee in Midlothian. Downing noted that The Fieldings, at Jackton, is a development of 19
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Popular restaurant in ‘affluent town’ brought to market for sale
A popular restaurant in a historic Scottish town has been put on the market for sale. Graham + Sibbald said the restaurant has been “sympathetically modernised” and is set on a prominent roadside location. The 34-cover former Henderson’s Bistro
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Aberdeen energy group Wood ‘making good progress’ with strong order book
ENERGY and engineering services giant John Wood Group, which this week rejected a £1.4 billion takeover offer from Dubai-based rival Sidara, which it said “fundamentally undervalued” the company, posted an increase in first-quarter underlying profits
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Scots farmers urged to meet funding deadline
Farming By Alec Ross Scottish farmers and crofters have been urged to fill out their single application forms (SAF) ahead of the May 15 deadline. Despite the number of completed forms (11,000) being slightly ahead of this time last year
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Scottish beer firm appoints new managing director
Brewgooder, the Scottish beer firm which pours profits into clean water projects in Africa, has appointed a new managing director. The Glasgow business, which sells its beers in supermarkets such as Co-op, has appointed Andy Cray to the role following
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Inverness country house designed by influential architect for sale
An “exceptional” country house hailed as testament to the “enduring legacy” of Scots architect Alexander Ross has been brought to market. Woodlands at 15 Island Bank Road, Inverness, was built in 1863 as a gift to Robina, daughter of Dr Robert
