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Ben Davies on John Lundstram red and Rangers dressing room reaction to Celtic defeat
BEN Davies has leapt to the defence of John Lundstram following the Rangers midfielder’s costly red card against Celtic on Saturday and insisted that his team mate had made an honest attempt to win the ball. Lundstram was ordered off in added on
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The pivotal role of Celtic winner who 'dragged boys with him' in Rangers win
It is a wonder that Callum McGregor has been able to drag himself through the last two matches, never mind being able to drag his teammates with him. But that is exactly what the Celtic captain, still afflicted by Achilles tendonitis, has managed to
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Wayne Rooney feels some Manchester United players are using injuries as an excuse
Wayne Rooney has claimed some of Manchester United’s absent players are hiding behind their injuries. The former United captain was speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports after watching them lose 1-0 against Arsenal at Old Trafford – their 14th league
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Celtic and Rangers level in SWPL title race as Glasgow City have to settle for third
All eyes will be on the Capital come Wednesday night with the SWPL offering another thrilling climax as the penultimate rounds of games takes place. Celtic are in the driving seat as they look to claim an historic first ever league title. Their
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Kevin McKenna: Life in a newsroom and the most Scottish town in Tuscany
I’VE been expecting David Belcher’s debut novel, The Newspaper Man for a long time. I’d first noticed his work in my fledgling days in journalism, as I sought out seasoned stylists to emulate. “Read David Belcher’s television listings in The Herald
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Hibernian 0 Aberdeen 4: Dons triumph in capital to ramp up pressure on Montgomery
Pressure mounted on beleaguered Hibernian boss Nick Montgomery as his side slipped to ninth in the cinch Premiership following a limp 4-0 defeat at home to resurgent Aberdeen. Leighton Clarkson, Dante Polvara, Bojan Miovski and 16-year-old debutant
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Fletcher Boyd rewarded by Peter Leven as Aberdeen boss hails 'unforgettable' debut
Peter Leven has hailed 16-year-old Fletcher Boyd after the Aberdeen teenager came off the bench to score on his debut. Boyd was an influential part of Aberdeen under-18s league triumph earlier this week, and his return of over 30 goal contributions
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Nick Montgomery confident he can take Hibernian forward if given time
Nick Montgomery pleaded for “patience” as pressure mounted on the Hibernian manager after his faltering side slipped to ninth in the cinch Premiership with a crushing 4-0 defeat at home to resurgent Aberdeen. The 42-year-old came under heavy fire
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Scottish Greens push for Israel ban ahead of Scotland match at Hampden
The Scottish Greens have urged Glasgow City Council to demand Israel be banned from playing Scotland at Hampden later this month. Councillor Holly Bruce, whose Langside ward covers the national stadium, has tabled a motion calling on the SNP administration's
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Airlines launch three new routes from Scottish airports to famous sunshine locations
Two Scottish airports are to welcome new airlines and additional scheduled routes. Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are celebrating after a raft of wins that include partnerships leading to routes launched to two top sunshine destinations and a
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Novak Djokovic suffers heavy defeat to Alejandro Tabilo in Rome
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world number 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome. Chile’s Tabilo took full advantage of an error-strewn performance from world number one Djokovic
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St Johnstone ready to give everything to avoid relegation play-off, says May
Stevie May insists St Johnstone are ready to give their all against relegation play-off rivals Ross County on Wednesday night to ensure cinch Premiership survival. The Perth club were left reeling on Saturday after Andrew Shinnie’s added-time strike
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It might be taps aff in Glasgow but things aren't the same on the islands
Boiling rage Popular political podcaster and former Edinburgh Uni student Konstantin Kisin has been touring the United States, a country that he greatly admires. Alas, he has now discovered that there is one irredeemable flaw in the world’s
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‘Contract killer’ Brooks Koepka man to beat at US PGA Championship – Andy North
Two-time US Open winner Andy North believes “contract killer” Brooks Koepka will be the man to beat as he defends his US PGA Championship title. Koepka’s victory at Oak Hill last year made him the first LIV Golf player to win a major after joining
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'Fearless and unflinching': Maggie & Me at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow reviewed
Don’t be fooled by the sucker punch breeziness of the Superman styled promo images that accompany the National Theatre of Scotland’s staging of Damian Barr’s 2013 memoir. While there are laughs to be had, Barr’s look back at growing up gay in small
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Dunedin Consort at Glasgow University Memorial Chapel reviewed
Dunedin Consort Glasgow University Memorial Chapel Taking its title from one of the newest works in the programme, Dunedin Consort’s Scattered Rhymes was an engrossing journey through the history of unaccompanied vocal music that ranged from
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Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Emelyanychev at the City Halls, Glasgow reviewed
Elijah: SCO/Emelyanychev City Halls, Glasgow For all his own talent as a conductor, and acknowledging the immediate and lasting popularity of his oratorio Elijah in its own era, it is very tempting to suggest that Felix Mendelssohn may never
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School pupils in south of Scotland to strike over timetable changes
Pupils at a school in the south of Scotland will take strike action on Monday as they protest planned timetable changes for the coming year. Young people at Dalry Secondary in Dumfries and Galloway, say that they are opposed to proposals that would
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SNP 'committed' to conversion therapy ban but will 'reflect' on public consultation
The Scottish Government is committed to a ban on conversion therapy, Health Secretary Neil Gray has said. He described the legislation as "important." The comments come after Dr Hilary Cass told MSPs on Tuesday that clinicians were worried
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Turncoat Labour MP denies lobbying ministers on behalf of sex pest husband
Turncoat MP Natalie Elphicke has dismissed claims she lobbied ministers on behalf of her sex pest husband as “nonsense.” Labour’s newest backbencher has been accused of asking Sir Robert Buckland, the then justice secretary, to move the date of
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Claims of 'east coast Cabinet' misinterpret geographical truths
I CAN’T remember who it was who first coined the idea that Scotland is made up of a loose confederation of “city-states” – but the notion always appealed to me. The phrase might more naturally conjure up Machiavelli’s Italy and the warring Italian
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Curious crime writing legend Rankin almost became a suspect himself
THIS week’s Icon has been called “the king of Tartan Noir” and other insults. Ian Rankin describes himself as an “accidental crime writer”, having original fancied writing right proper literature. However, his detective novels brim with such profundity
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Rory McIlroy set for final-day shoot-out with Xander Schauffele at Wells Fargo
Rory McIlroy has closed the gap on leader Xander Schauffele and is now just one shot behind the American heading into the last day of the Wells Fargo. The Northern Irishman had his second straight bogey-free day with a four under par 67 after he
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Slater blamed as Biffa seek compensation over scrapped Deposit Return Scheme
Former Green minister Lorna Slater has been named in court papers submitted by recycling firm Biffa over the botched deposit return scheme (DRS). The waste management company bought around 200 new trucks and had started recruiting staff when Lorna
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Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd’s critics ‘don’t have any knowledge about football’
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has questioned the knowledge and understanding of impatient onlookers calling for him to be sacked. Things have gone off track since a promising first season in charge, which saw the Red Devils end their six-year
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David Cameron says UK government will not pause arms sales to Israel
Foreign secretary David Cameron says the British government does not support an assault on Rafah in the current situation, but it would not be 'wise' to stop arms sales to Israel. A planned ground invasion of the besieged city in Gaza, which houses
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Kate Forbes promises to cut bureaucracy and 'get stuff done'
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has promised to cut red tape for businesses, saying she wants to "prioritise jobs and wages, not bureaucracy.” The Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP said she returned to cabinet after a year on the backbenches as
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Susan Swarbrick: Who wore it best - Kim Kardashian or Isa from Still Game?
As someone who spends most of her time in sweaty running gear or slobbing around in an assortment of athleisure apparel - chiefly oversized hoodies and baggy joggers - I tend to get a tad discombobulated when it comes to the notion of anything “dressed
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Barbed Wireless: the prison station going live from Barlinnie - to a captive audience
It is the 24 hour a day radio station with a captive audience. Barbed Wireless is run by prisoners for prisoners at Scotland's most populated jail and is now one of it's biggest success stories. Broadcast seven days a week the station provides
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What happened when Nicola Sturgeon met Janey Godley at Aye Write
Couldn’t get a ticket to the world premiere of Janey at this year’s Glasgow Film Festival? Then have I got (good) news for you. John Archer’s documentary about Janey Godley, Glaswegian comedian and sometime panellist on HIGNFY, transfers to the
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Exhibition celebrates women's rebellious spirit - when, where and how to get tickets
The connection between art and activism in the late 20th century UK is the subject of a new exhibition opening in Edinburgh next week, one focussing on women artists in particular and landing in the capital fresh from a blockbuster run in a prestigious
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'I've seen the devastation of climate change: it must be a priority for John Swinney'
Tackling climate change should be at the top of John Swinney’s in-tray as he starts his new role as First Minister. The recent Scottish Government announcement to scrap their legally binding climate targets was deeply regrettable and wrong. So
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Wildfire near Aberdeen extinguished as renewed warning made over blaze risk
Firefighters have tackled a wildfire near Aberdeen while warnings of potential blazes are in place due to the dry weather. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said three fire engines went to the scene on Brimmond Hill when the alarm was
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Why the leader of a motorcycle gang was guest of honour for Vladimir Putin
As guest lists go, Vladimir Putin picked an odd one for the inauguration which will – barring his death – see him surpass Joseph Stalin as Russia’s longest-serving modern leader. As well as the usual political dignitaries, actor Ivan Okhlobystin
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Partick Thistle more equipped for play-off rigours after last year's collapse
Partick Thistle reckon they are better prepared to see out high-pressure matches than they were last season after the road to redemption opened up further following a Premiership play-off quarter-final victory over Airdrieonians. Kris Doolan's
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Susan Egelstaff:Is the 2026 Commonwealth Games coming to Glasgow really a good thing?
Potentially within days, but certainly within weeks, we’ll know for certain if the Commonwealth Games are imminently returning to Scottish shores. By the end of the month the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) should have announced, definitively
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Letters: Police Scotland: we need to go back to the drawing board
THE latest allegations that there are problems in the higher echelons of Police Scotland ("Insider accuses Chief Constable of ‘sidelining’ senior Scottish police officers", May 5) are disturbing but maybe not too surprising when you consider that one
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Scottish gamekeepers and their families are 'collateral damage in this class warfare'
“It's a struggle reminiscent of the Highland Clearances, a cultural genocide in slow motion." Tom Opre is not afraid of using strong words when describing the subject of his latest documentary, The Last Keeper. The conflict over land use and sporting
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'Green myth': Scots oil industry sheds 1000s more jobs than gained by renewables
Scotland's oil and gas industry is estimated to have lost tens of thousands of jobs more jobs than has been gained from renewables in the nation's green revolution over a decade leading to grave disquiet over how the nation's energy economy is being
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Children's hospice charity needs £60m 'just to stand still'
The boss of Scotland's only children's hospice charity says it will have to raise £60 million over the next five years "just to stand still" amid growing demand on its services. Rami Okasha, chief executive of Children's Hospices Across Scotland
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How a bespoke college course is helping domestic abuse survivors to flourish
In a follow-up to our recent colleges special, education writer James McEnaney highlights a ground-breaking project supporting victims of domestic abuse and violence. By definition, those being supported and protected in Women’s Aid refuges are
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One game at a time insists Hannah Robb as Caledonia Gladiators aim for play-off final
“One game at a time” is the mantra that’s been repeated ad-nauseam in the Caledonia Gladiators camp this week. Gladiators’ women’s team know they’re just 80 minutes away from the biggest result in their history. But before they can start thinking
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Greens see membership surge since end of SNP deal, new figures show
The Scottish Greens have seen a surge of hundreds of new members since the Bute House Agreement with the SNP ended, the Herald on Sunday can reveal. The smaller pro-independence party led by Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater have seen some 374 new
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Blitz on Gaza strains relations to breaking point on many fronts
As Israel expands its offensive in Rafah, the escalation will once again test regional and international diplomacy. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines the perilous multiple fault lines the war in Gaza is creating The fall out and list of countries
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Leading child psychologist warns 'Scot Gov oversees cruelty’ through its policies
For National Children’s Day, our Writer at Large talks to acclaimed Scottish scientist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk about that state of modern childhood. Her assessment is stark WHAT would you rather have as a Scottish citizen, Dr Suzanne Zeedyk asks: roads
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Koepka aims to rise to the major occasion once again at US PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka doesn’t just play golf with a chip on his shoulder, he often has a whole poke of them on it. In fact, he may as well have an entire supper resting there. When the 34-year-old finished in a humdrum share of 45th at the Masters last
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First Minister John Swinney eyes Bute House policy shake up
John Swinney has said he wants to take the SNP back to the 'moderate centre left' of Scottish politics after his predecessor Humza Yousaf ended the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens. Patrick Harvie and his co-leader of the Scottish
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Swinney showed 'weakness' by keeping Yousaf Cabinet, says top expert
John Swinney was right to bring Kate Forbes back into government as Deputy First Minister but he showed weakness in not making more changes to his Cabinet, according to a leading expert on the SNP. James Mitchell, professor of public policy at
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First Minister's election warning to 'obstructionist' opposition
John Swinney has warned opposition parties that they could suffer at the ballot box if they block Scottish Government Bills “for no good reason.” Writing exclusively for The Herald on Sunday, the new First Minister said voters wanted their representatives
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John Swinney: 'Our parliament is not performing as it should be'
In recent days, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the first elections to the Scottish Parliament, I have read many thoughtful contributions from across the political spectrum about how it has changed Scotland. People might not always know it,
