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Brendan Rodgers hits back at critics who doubted his stomach for Celtic fight
Brendan Rodgers says that Celtic’s title triumph is all the more satisfying after his hunger and ‘stomach for the fight’ were doubted by some throughout his first season back in Glasgow. The Celtic manager has seemingly kept the receipts after
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Philippe Clement points to missing piece in his Rangers jigsaw
AS Rangers head to Tynecastle to take on Hearts this afternoon for their final fixture of a cinch Premiership season where they have been written off, before clawing their way back into contention, only to be knocked back off course and pipped to the
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James Forrest ready to play anywhere for Scotland after Celtic renaissance
James Forrest says he is ready to play anywhere for Scotland if it means securing a place in Steve Clarke’s squad for the European Championships in Germany. Forrest has been in sensational form since his reintroduction to the Celtic team over the
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Philippe Clement in Rangers 'need to be more inventive' transfer admission
PHILIPPE CLEMENT insists Rangers must be more “inventive” in the transfer market because their budget is significantly tighter than their Premiership rivals Celtic. Clement, speaking for the first time since his side were officially ruled out of
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Sean Everitt left disappointed as "bounce of ball" goes against Edinburgh vs Munster
SEAN EVERITT felt Edinburgh didn’t enjoy the bounce of the ball as they lost their final home game of the United Rugby Championship season to Munster. Needing a victory to enhance their chances of making the playoffs, Edinburgh instead endured
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Five things we learned as Edinburgh fall to narrow Munster defeat
EDINBURGH’S United Rugby Championship playoff prospects suffered a serious blow when they were narrowly beaten at home by Munster. It was an enthralling contest that ebbed and flowed from end to end. Antoine Frisch scored twice for Munster in the
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Scottie Scheffler stays in hunt on day of tumult and tragedy at US PGA Championship
Forget Valhalla’s Kentucky bluegrass rough. It was the blue lights of the Louisville Metro Police Department that had Scottie Scheffler in a heck of fankle on a quite extraordinary and tragic day at the 106th US PGA Championship. Amid chaotic,
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Joe Hart can be a 'legendary Celt' as Rodgers pays tribute to Celtic number one
Brendan Rodgers feels that Joe Hart will be sorely missed at Celtic, both for his ability as a goalkeeper and for his qualities as a person. The Celtic manager paid tribute to the former England number one ahead of his last game at Celtic Park,
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Plaque unveiled for firefighter who died in 80s Aberchalder Lodge blaze
A memorial plaque has been unveiled in honour of a firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty in the Highlands. Today, dozens of people gathered at Inverness Fire Station to remember Roderick MacLeod, who died fighting a fire in Invergarry
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Fan street parties are dangerous, irresponsible and selfish - Glasgow deserves better
IT is important, as Sir Alex Ferguson would always stress whenever his Aberdeen and Manchester United teams lifted a trophy, to celebrate a success given all the hard work which has gone into it. So Celtic’s manager, backroom team, players, staff
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Two people detained in Scotland as part of Rwanda scheme, says Social Justice Sec
Two people in Scotland have been detained in connection with the UK Government’s “inhumane” policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, the Social Justice Secretary said. Shirley-Anne Somerville has written to Home Secretary James Cleverly on the
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Rodgers makes 'disaster' quip as he reflects on title-winning return to Celtic
Celtic, assuming their title celebrations this week haven’t left them with too much of a hangover, will end this season on 93 points if they beat St Mirren at Celtic Park tomorrow afternoon. It would be 11 points more than Brendan Rodgers managed
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Mairi Spowage: FM said the right things, but proof will be in what he does
The First Minister had said as he took office that eradicating child poverty was his key policy objective. This morning he was keen to set out that there is no conflict between eradicating child poverty and boosting economic growth – rather, they go
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Glasgow pubs and bars to open until 1am as part of 12-month pilot scheme
Glasgow City Council has granted 54 pubs and bars in the city permission to stay open until 1am. The Glasgow Licensing Board approved the applications from each bar as part of a new 12-month pilot programme that’s set to test the impact of later
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'This football club means everything to us' - A team in trouble and a town united
Scattered beneath their main stand are the holiest relics from one and a half centuries of Stranraer FC’s steadfast permanence. Old photographs of stalwart teams and club legends emerge round every corner of these inner sanctums. There, on a wall
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Scots brewery aims to become 'world's biggest sour beer producer' in new home
An Edinburgh-based brewery has set an ambitious target of becoming the world’s biggest sour beer producer after moving to a new home. Vault City’s recent crowdfunding campaign through its website, as well as through bars, bottle-shops and export
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Final section of huge new bridge arrives on Clyde
The final section of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde has arrived in Renfrewshire, with Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes highlighting hopes the crossing will drive growth in the local economy. The north section of the 184-metre
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Almost 500 abusive posts directed at MSPs passed to police, study shows
A pilot programme has unveiled the level of abuse directed at MSPs with almost 500 posts passed to Police Scotland. After the death of MP Sir David Amess, the Scottish Parliament set about ensuring the safety of elected members, including increasing
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Ernest Laing obituary: Physicist who worked on world’s first large fusion machine
Ernest Laing Born: February 12, 1931; Died: January 23, 2024 Professor Ernest William Laing, who has died aged 92, was a formidable mathematician and physicist at Glasgow University who researched a wide range of topics and worked
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Gerard Richardson: My trip to a most unusual winery in a most unusual urban location
We looked at things that were a bit different last week and I decided to continue the theme after trying a couple of wines from a rather unusual urban winery in London, of all places. London cru started all the way back in 2013 but it only came
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Gary Townsend: This dish is much tastier than your average stir fry
This is a traditional dish from Indonesia. It’s a fragrant rice dish which is a mix of salty, sweet and savoury and it's much better than your average stir fry. My good friends Scott and Louise have mastered this recipe so every time I visit their
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Farewell to a musical great: Soul legend comes to Scotland for her last ever gig
GIG OF THE MONTH Young Fathers Stirling City Park, Stirling, June 29 Let’s go outside. It is time for summer gigs outdoors and of all this year’s shows en plein air this seems like the obvious banker. Not only are Edinburgh’s Young Fathers
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Blind Scots pianist and Young Musician finalist wows Glasgow audience
Music BBC SSO/Sanderling City Halls, Glasgow four stars Even without the presence of BBC Young Musician finalist Ethan Loch as concerto soloist, a programme that began with the visceral three minutes of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common
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Herald Diary: Why Hong Kong has nothing on Larbert
Hey, good lookin’… THE most startling news of the week is that motorcar aficionado and gentleman farmer Jeremy Clarkson has been voted the UK’s Sexiest Man. Actually, it’s not that surprising. This is the second year in a row he’s bagged the
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'Let’s get ready to rumble' - Now Trump thinks he is Muhammad Ali
Of all the hapless branded products and marketing scams Donald Trump has landed on the American public over the years, from inedible steaks and undrinkable wine to phony “university” degrees and bankrupt casinos, the one least grounded in reality is
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Neil Mackay: The SNP has wrecked the prison system... here's how to fix it
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Why is anyone surprised that the SNP government has been forced to open prison gates? Jails are dangerously overcrowded. Early release for hundreds of prisoners is now
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Asda cashes in on discount price matching
Debt-laden supermarket chain Asda saw revenues grow by 6.6% in the first quarter as its store estate expanded to record numbers with the group's move into convenience retailing. Owned by the billionaire Issa brothers and TDR Capital, the UK's third-largest
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'Appalling': Images of cruise ship visiting St Kilda spark outrage online
Photos showing a 'monster' cruise ship visiting the remote archipelago of St Kilda have sparked outcry after appearing online. The UK’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of only 39 in the world, St Kilda is home to nearly 1 million
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Roger Corman changed film and then the world with silly B-movies
Last week, legendary director/producer Roger Corman passed away at the grand age of 98 years old. To say it was a life well lived would be an understatement. His vision for what film and its distribution could be changed the course of the medium
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SNP MP writes to Netflix for ask for proof over Baby Reindeer claims
An SNP MP has written to Netflix asking bosses to back up claims that the woman who inspired Martha from Baby Reindeer has a conviction. Netflix executive Benjamin King gave evidence before the Culture Media and Sports Committee last week with
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Record number of tourists visit Scotland from overseas in 2023
New figures have revealed that Scotland welcomed its highest number of international visitors ever last year. The 2023 International Passenger Survey by the Office of National Statistics showed almost four million overseas tourists came to Scotland
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John Swinney's speech on growing the economy: Six key points
John Swinney set out the broad principles today of his plan to boost Scotland's economy as he delivered his first major speech on the key policy. Speaking to an audience of business and trade union leaders, as well as academics and journalists,
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The four Scottie Scheffler PGA Championship charges in full
World number one Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police after a traffic incident near Valhalla during the US PGA Championship. The start of play in the second round of the US PGA Championship was delayed following an accident in which a
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Swinney attacks PM's 'astonishing' tightening of migration rules amid care crisis
The First Minister has hit out at Rishi Sunak over the “astonishing” decision to tighten migration policies for those seeking to come to the UK. John Swinney criticised the Prime Minister for posting on social media that people such as care workers
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Judge to decide if Police Scotland guilty of discrimination over 'outdated' rule
A judge is to decide if Police Scotland treated an applicant unfairly after she disclosed she was taking antidepressants and her job offer was withdrawn. Laura Mackenzie, from Inverness, was being treated for post-natal depression and applicants
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Household energy bills to hit lowest in more than two years
Household energy prices are expected to drop to their lowest in more than two years from July, according to a leading industry expert. Analysts at Cornwall Insight have predicted the price cap on average household energy bills will fall again this
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Chaos at US PGA Champs – Scottie Scheffler detained by police after traffic incident
World number one Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police for reportedly attempting to get around a traffic jam caused by a fatal accident near Valhalla. The start of play in the second round of the US PGA Championship was delayed following
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'Dance festival makes Scottish debut - and we want more'
Dance Kontemporary Korea Tramway, Glasgow Four stars An awe-inspiring degree of stamina and strength is to the fore in this double bill of contemporary dance from Korea. The prowess on stage, however, has meaningful humanity at the
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Swinney: Concrete actions not strategy documents needed to boost economy
John Swinney has suggested more “concrete actions” need to be taken by the Scottish Government and fewer strategy papers published to boost the country's economy. Mr Swinney said his administration would take a “moderate, left of centre position
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Family sells popular corner shop after almost four decades
A family has sold its convenience store after almost four decades in business. The store has been owned and operated by Billy and Bal Singh for 38 years and was sold as they look to retire. Agent Christie & Co said that Singh Stores, Clydebank
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Hollywood star spotted filming new Netflix drama in the Highlands
Hollywood star Jamie Dornan has been spotted filming a major new Netflix drama in the Highlands. The Northern Irish actor stars as the lead in The Undertow, playing identical twins Adam and Lee alongside Mackenzie Davis, who plays Nicola, Adam
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Colleges are a lifeline to our communities
I am not from Glasgow, but growing up in the 80s, it was the place to be. It was at the forefront of the music scene and television programmes like City Lights and Tutti Frutti were the backdrop to our family viewing. So, on turning 18, of course I
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Andy Maciver: So-called ‘progressive taxation’ has failed - as we all knew it would
Life was looking pretty sweet for Anas Sarwar and the Scottish Labour Party, a month-or-so ago. Ahead of the impending Westminster General Election, this party, which has had a solitary seat for almost a decade, sits neck-and-neck with the SNP on vote
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Visitors to homeless support centre in Glasgow double as housing emergency bites
The number of people using a homeless service in Glasgow more than doubled year-on-year as Scotland's housing crisis bites. The Scottish Government this week declared a national housing emergency, joining five local councils which had already done
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Glen Kamara Rangers transfer windfall state of play as payout hangs in balance
Rangers will receive a six-figure transfer windfall should Glen Kamara achieve Premier League promotion with Leeds. The ex-Rangers midfielder is into the play-off final at Wembley with the Championship club where they will face either Southampton
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New bursary established to honour acclaimed Kenyan-born Scottish musician
A new bursary has been established to honour of acclaimed Kenyan-born Scottish musician, singer, poet and writer Beldina Odenyo. Beldina, who also performed under the stage name Heir Of The Cursed, passed away in November, 2021. Her work explored
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Police warn of Glasgow 'disruption' ahead of Celtic title party
Police have warned of potential “disruption” in Glasgow this weekend as thousands of Celtic fans celebrate their team winning the Scottish Premier league title. A huge gathering of supporters is expected in the city’s Trongate area on Saturday
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Come and join the big conversation at Diversity Dialogues
Leading voices from across the business and third sector communities will gather in Glasgow next week for an afternoon of discussions and workshops that will provide a unique opportunity to share best practice on diversity and inclusion. The second
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'Terribly sad': Scottish manufacturing company goes to the wall
A Dumfries-based precision machining and fabrication company which had traded for nearly 40 years has fallen into liquidation. Kellwood Engineering has ceased trading after struggling to recruit skilled staff to a “sustainable level” as it looked
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Hoolie in the Hydro crossing the Atlantic for 'unprecedented' event in NYC
Scotland's single biggest night of traditional music, Hoolie in the Hydro, is crossing the Atlantic for an "unprecedented" event in New York City. Spearheaded by musician and broadcaster Gary Innes, the event is set to take place in April next
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Xander Schauffele equals major record again with brilliant opening 62 at US PGA
Xander Schauffele equalled the lowest score in men’s major championship history for the second time in 11 months in the first round of the 106th US PGA Championship at Valhalla. Schauffele took advantage of ideal conditions for the early starters
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How humble Lawrence Shankland is close to achieving dream Euro 2024 experience
Lawrence Shankland might just be Scotland's solution at Euro 2024, yet the Heart of Midlothian standout remains grounded and focused. The newly-crowned Scottish Football Writers' Association Player of the Year reached the 30-goal mark with a stunning
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JK Rowling 'approaching UK billionaire status' according to rich list
Harry Potter author JK Rowling is approaching billionaire status after seeing her fortune swell by £70m in the past year, according to a list of the UK’s most wealthy individuals. The writer, whose rags-to-riches tale began with her penning the
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'It faces closure in reasonably short period of time': Scots ferry fiasco firm fears
The nationalised shipyard firm at the centre of Scotland's ferry fiasco could have to close in a short period of time without action from the Scottish Government, ministers have been warned. Ministers have been told they face “tough decisions”
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'I’m ready for a good fight' – Tyson Fury reserved as Oleksandr Usyk bout looms
Tyson Fury refused to engage in the face off with Oleksandr Usyk in a muted final press conference ahead of Saturday’s undisputed world heavyweight showdown in Riyadh. While Usyk stood staring at his rival in the customary ritual 48 hours out from
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Stephen Newns puts American dream on hold as Cleland boxer makes long-awaited debut
THE American dream is on hold for Stephen Newns Jr - for the time being at least. After training camps with David Haye in Las Vegas and talk of a permanent move Stateside, it is the rather less glitzy surrounds of the Ravenscraig Regional Sports
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New Rebus is a mix of fallen angel and fledgling devil - and it's great
How edgy is the new Rebus (BBC Scotland, Friday, BBC1, Saturday)? Well, besides scenes of sex, drugs and violence, there is a gag about hummus. That would never have been served up in Taggart. But that’s Edinburgh for you, all fur coat and nae square
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Herald Diary: A novel approach to a boring book
Bon vivant beastie Irish comedian Michael Redmond is based in Glasgow’s west end, and admits being impressed by the swanky dining habits of the well-heeled locals. “There is a spider that has spun its web outside my sitting room window,” he
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Glasgow City Council now 'extremely confident' that mentoring scheme can be saved
Glasgow City Council is “extremely confident” that the MCR Pathways mentoring programme can be saved, The Herald can exclusively reveal. In February, we revealed that the ‘transformational’ scheme was at risk due to budget cuts, with the council
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Surging student protests deserve our solidarity, not suppression
Fifty-four years ago this spring, four million students went on strike across the United States. Colleges were shut down and classes cancelled as young people protested their government’s war in Vietnam and the repression of their right to protest.
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Mark McGeoghegan: Why both nationalists and unionists should look to Spain
When attempting to secede from a state, as the Scottish independence movement seeks to do, or to defeat a secessionist movement, as the UK’s governing political parties seek to do, it is natural to look abroad to similar movements and similar states
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'No plan': Union launches rebellion against Labour over Scots oil jobs
One of the UK's biggest trade unions is launching a rebellion against the Labour Party in Scotland over its policy to ban all new licences for oil and gas projects in the North Sea following concerns over major job losses. From today (Friday),
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Letters: One way of giving councils more funds to address the housing emergency
SO, it takes the recently jilted Greens to vote for the same Labour motion that they recently voted against when still in bed with SNP to shame the SNP into declaring a Housing Emergency. If that doesn’t tell voters all they need to know of the
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Is summer the time for Motherwell to cash in on Theo Bair and Lennon Miller?
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. It’s games like Wednesday night’s defeat at Easter Road that make you
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St Mirren soundtrack is changing as emotions more raw then ever in Euro celebrations
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. Football and sound are so incredibly intertwined.
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on crisis in prisons
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on crisis in prisons You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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First female leadership team takes the reins at UHI Orkney
Scotland’s only council-owned college has an all-female leadership team at the helm for the first time in its history. In April, new Principal Professor Seonaidh McDonald and Deputy Principal Pauline Black joined existing Deputy Principal Claire
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Ian McConnell: 'Full health' UK - you must be kidding
News last Friday of the UK’s exit from recession in the first quarter prompted an utterly bizarre, but not at all surprising, reaction from the Chancellor and Prime Minister. Jeremy Hunt declared the data from the Office for National Statistics
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'Wrong direction' warning on artificial intelligence
The promise of artificial intelligence is “completely being wasted”, as business models and technology sector ideology dominate, a globally renowned economist told an audience at the University of Glasgow this week. Daron Acemoglu, institute professor
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Dundee business in 75th year of trading put up for sale
A long-established Dundee cycling shop in its 75th year of trading has been up for sale as its owners prepare to retire. The owners of Nicholson's Cycles, which can trace its roots back to 1949, said “it is with mixed emotions” that they have instructed
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Cool response from City as airline giant reveals change at top
Shares in easyJet closed down nearly 6% last night as the City reacted coolly to a change of leadership at the airline. Johan Lundgren will step down as chief executive of easyJet in early 2025, having steered its recovery from the coronavirus
