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Rangers defender has 'tears in his eyes' as he becomes new cup final injury doubt

RANGERS manager Philippe Clement is facing a defensive crisis ahead of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final with John Souttar definitely out and Ridvan Yilmaz a doubt after picking up a new injury. Clement confirmed that centre-half Souttar will

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Philippe Clement outlines how Rangers can 'break the cycle' of failure against Celtic

PHILIPPE Clement has outlined to his Rangers players how they can “break that cycle” of failure against Celtic in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final and end a frustrating season on a high with a morale-boosting win that gives them a platform to build

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Could you be s1jobs chief Scotland supporter? Win tickets to Germany Euro 2024 opener

Are you the biggest supporter of the Scotland national team? If so then you should apply here to become s1jobs Chief Scotland Supporter. The successful applicant will receive two tickets to Scotland's first opening game at the Euros this summer

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Raith Rovers 1 Ross County 2: Don Cowie's men take lead in Premiership play-off final

NOBODY at Ross County needs to be told that anything can happen in the second leg of the Premiership play-off final. The Dingwall club were trailing Partick Thistle by three goals on aggregate with 20 minutes of regulation time remaining in the

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'Avoid the area': Flooding causes widespread traffic disruption in Edinburgh

Flooding has caused widespread traffic disruption in parts of Edinburgh. The A720 Edinburgh Bypass is currently closed in both directions near to Dreghorn due to flooding affecting the carriageway.  Traffic Scotland is reporting heavy traffic

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Rodgers in Ralston Celtic role pledge as manager says he won't let Scotland down

Anthony Ralston would be a great option for Scotland on the right-hand side even if Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson weren’t injured, according to Brendan Rodgers, with the Celtic manager saying he will feature more for his side next season. Rodgers

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Rodgers pinpoints Celtic player who was 'critical' to late season title surge

For some time now, it has appeared that there may be something of the bionic about Callum McGregor. The Celtic captain has been robotically churning out 50-plus games season after season for his club for what seems like an age, and has invariably performed

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Golf aids Davidson's cancer fight as veteran returns to Scottish Women's Championship

It will be a case of all our yesterdays for some of the more seasoned campaigners at this weekend’s Scottish Women’s Amateur Championship at Nairn Dunbar. Golf, as we all know, remains a wonderful generation game. Nice to see you, to see you nice

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Celtic not 'arrogant' enough to write off Rangers despite unbeaten rivals record

Brendan Rodgers says that Celtic would never be so arrogant as to think the Scottish Cup final against Rangers was a foregone conclusion, despite the unbeaten record his team hold over their rivals this season. Celtic have won three and drawn one

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Operation Branchform: Police send Peter Murrell prosecution report to Crown Office

Police Scotland has submitted a report to prosecutors following the arrest of Peter Murrell, the former SNP Chief Executive.  In a statement on Thursday afternoon, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service also confirmed that investigations

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Horizon victims who lost appeal to be included in Scottish legislation

The Bill to exonerate victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal in Scotland has completed its second parliamentary hurdle, with those who have lost an appeal against their conviction set to be included. But the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences

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Has Sunak scuppered Edinburgh bank's Tell Sid hopes?

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt attempted to evoke nostalgia for the Conservative Party’s privatisation boom of decades past in his last Autumn Statement. Mr Hunt referenced the famous Tell Sid television advertising campaign adopted by

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Man in court accused of murdering 78-year-old woman

A man has appeared in court accused of murdering a 78-year-old woman in Edinburgh and attempting to murder two others. Daniel Parker, 36, faced Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday accused of murdering Margaret Parker. She was pronounced dead

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Messing with the Scottish holidays? Mr Sunak, you have gone too far

This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. School’s almost out for summer, and you can just picture the children running out the gates, arms raised with glee with the promise of unfettered freedom and long, hot holidays

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Chance for families to spend magical nights camping out under the stars

Finlaystone Country Estate, Langbank, Renfrewshire, PA14 6TJ Finlaystone House occupies a high vantage point above the River Clyde and it covers 250 acres of woodland and formal gardens. At the moment sheets of bluebells cover the ground beneath

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The top ten fantastic new books hitting the shelves this summer

BOOK OF THE MONTH Only Here, Only Now, Tom Newlands, Phoenix, £18.99, published June 13 A new voice. That’s the most exciting thing in fiction. When someone you’ve not heard of before announces him or herself with their first book. Think Shuggie

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Mini mechanical gaming keyboard should do 50 million keystrokes

Technology: GXT 867 ACIRA Keyboard What is it? A mini mechanical gaming keyboard with full RGB illumination. Good points? The keyboard's aesthetic appeal is enhanced by its RGB back-lighting, capable of displaying 16.8 million colours

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Herald Diary: Are you ready for the season of Porky Political Broadcasts?

Concrete jungle IF you go down to the West End today you’re sure of a big surprise, notes local author Deedee Cuddihy, who has been puzzling over a number of massive concrete containers which mysteriously appeared overnight this week. Deedee

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Creative Scotland chiefs to face Holyrood committee over sex cave art installation

Creative Scotland chiefs will face a grilling from a Holyrood committee over a controversial art installation which was awarded £86,000 in taxpayer funding. Rein was given the money for a 45 minute show which would see performers paid to engage

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'A magical place and bucket list experience' - the countdown to Fèis Ìle

After months of anticipation, this Friday evening a lively parade will wind its way through the town of Port Ellen on Islay, marking the official launch of the 2024 Fèis Ìle . It’s a calendar highlight for Scotland’s ‘whisky island’, first established

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When hen nights go wrong: 'It is a girls-night-out meets-Rocky Horror show'

Hen nights, as a singular concept, suggest a sound idea around which to build a raucous theatre musical. It’s an occasion where groups of women very often go tonto, party like it’s 1999 and manage to find their inner Hunter S. Thomson. But then

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The best places to eat, drink and stay on the West Highland Way

The West Highland Way. Sitting at 96 miles long this formidable walking path is “bursting with Scottish heritage, culture, breathtaking scenes and magnificent landscapes” attracting more than 100,000 people a year. Thinking of giving it a go this

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The surprising trials and tribulations of replacing a primary headteacher

This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. After more than two decades in charge, the headteacher of Killermont Primary School in Bearsden is heading off for a well-earned retirement, and a replacement is required. So far

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Man, 64, charged with spying on behalf of Russia

A 64-year-old man has been charged with spying on behalf of Russia. Howard Michael Phillips of Harlow has been charged under section three of the National Security Act, which relates to "assisting a foreign intelligence service". It has been

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Scottish Covid Inquiry: Care home residents died in ‘droves’ after hospital transfers

A care worker has told the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry that residents died in “droves” when untested patients were transferred from hospital to her care home during the Covid-19 pandemic. The witness, who was giving evidence anonymously, said the

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'Ah’m wabbit an’ truckled wi’ life' - New take on The Magic Flute is not to be missed

Perth Festival The Magic Flute Perth Theatre four stars AS its name suggests, the unique selling point of the Scots Opera Project is the language in which it performs. So it was a surprise that Michael Dempster’s translation of Shikaneder

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First review: 'This is an art world blockbuster in the making' - Degas at the Burrell

Exhibition: Discovering Degas, Burrell Collection, Glasgow For its first major exhibition since reopening two years ago following a £68 million refurbishment, The Burrell Collection has turned to one of 19th century art’s heavy-hitters – French

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Ensure your home has an efficient boiler that is set to the correct temperature

THERE are so many controls that come with your heating system that it can be difficult to know what each does and what temperature your appliance should be set to. You might have a room thermostat, radiator controls, a boiler thermostat and a water

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Motorcyclist killed and another seriously injured in Highlands crash

A motorcyclist has died and another has been seriously injured in a crash in the Highlands. Two motorcycles collided on the A837 near Loch Assynt at around 11.05am on Wednesday. The emergency services attended and a 61-year-old man who was

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Boxer Nathaniel Collins rushed to hospital for life-saving eight-hour surgery

Nathaniel Collins has revealed he had to undergo eight-hour surgery to correct a life-threatening issue after being left in "unbearable pain". The undefeated 15-0 boxer - current BBBofC British Feather, Commonwealth Boxing Council Feather and EBU

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New Edgar Degas exhibition coming to the Burrell Collection in Glasgow

The first major ticketed exhibition at the refurbished Burrell Collection will feature a new exhibition of works by Edgar Degas. A total of 23 works by the French impressionist are included in Sir William Burrell's original collection, and will

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Swinney will not support Matheson Holyrood ban as process 'prejudiced' by Tories

John Swinney has said he will not back calls for Michael Matheson to be banned from Holyrood as the Standards Committee's probe has been "prejudiced."  In a staggering development, the First Minister said comments by a Tory member meant that his

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Luxury Scottish hotel to introduce farm tours

A luxury hotel is to launch new farm tours as it demonstrates how it is committed to sustainable tourism. Links House at Royal Dornoch has hailed the introduction of private tours focused on its kitchen garden and neighbouring Seaview Farm available

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Senior appointment ushers in 'new era' for luxury Scots hotel

One of Scotland’s most famous luxury hotels has appointed a new executive chef amid its centenary year. Darron Bunn, who first trained as a chef de partie under Nico Ladenis at the three Michelin-starred Ninety Park Lane before being mentored by

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Glasgow Business Awards initiative will celebrate city’s ‘brightest and best’ firms

TWO new categories – Inspiring Future Talent and Best Use of Digital Technology – will form part of this year’s Glasgow Business Awards which celebrate the city’s “brightest and best” companies. Now in its 26th year, prestigious awards initiative

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Community rugby delivers 'huge value' to Scotland with £31m of volunteer input

Grassroots rugby in Scotland returns nearly £8 in social and economic benefits for every £1 invested, according to a new report released today by the sport's governing body. The study commissioned by Scottish Rugby also found that the value of

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'Do not travel' warning as flooding blocks major train route

Thousands of train passengers have been told not to travel to Scotland after flooding closed one of the main train lines into the country.  Travellers are are suffering disruption as a major line between England and Scotland became waterlogged

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Swinney: SNP will ask supporters for cash to ensure 'well-funded election campaign'

John Swinney has insisted the SNP can afford to fight the general election despite donations drying up in the wake of the police investigation into the party’s finances. Electoral Commission records released earlier this year show the central party

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Michael Matheson gets 27 day Holyrood ban after 'damning' standards committee ruling

Holyrood's standards committee has called for Michael Matheson to be suspended for 27 days over his £11,000 iPad expenses scandal. The cross-party group of MSPs also called for his salary to be withdrawn for 54 days, a financial penalty roughly

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Parties start general election campaigns and Matheson verdict recap

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Exploring the risks and rewards in augmented reality

Imagine walking down the street, and with a simple command, your surroundings morph. Buildings and the landscape transform, virtual people and objects appear and information about your environment pops up before your eyes. This is the promise of augmented

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Discovering Degas at the Burrell: What you need to know and where to get tickets

A new blockbuster exhibition showcasing art by one of the most famous of the French impressionists is set to open in Glasgow later this year, bringing work by one of the world’s most revered painters to the city. Who is the artist? None other

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Lorna Slater 'Greens to stand dozens of candidates at general election'

The co-leader of the Scottish Greens has said the party will stand dozens of candidates at the General Election on July 4.  Lorna Slater says that the party intends to field more candidates than ever before in Scotland to highlight the climate

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Vincent Kompany set to swap Burnley for Bayern Munich – reports

Bayern Munich are close to appointing Burnley boss Vincent Kompany as their new manager, according to reports. The German giants have endured frustration in their bid to find a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, after it was announced in February that

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Atalanta’s hat-trick hero Ademola Lookman pleased with his progress in Italy

Ademola Lookman reflected on his Europa League final heroics by insisting he always imagined starring on such a stage when starting his career at Charlton. Lookman became the first player to score a final hat-trick in the competition as Atalanta

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John Brown urges Rangers to keep 11 men on the park and exploit Celtic's 'weakness'

JOHN Brown has stressed to Rangers' players the importance of keeping all 11 men on the park in the Scottish Gas Scottish cup final against Celtic at Hampden on Saturday. The Ibrox club had Leon Balogun red carded in the second half a 2-1 defeat

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Ross McCausland reveals Rangers flak hasn't affected him - due to his time as a fan

ROSS McCausland has insisted he has been completely unaffected by the criticism which has been directed at Rangers’ players in recent weeks – because he used to one of the fans hurling the abuse himself. And McCausland, who has started in the last

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke shows he's no 'Negative Norman' in Euro 2024 adversity

IT has maybe been just as well that Steve Clarke is not one of the “Negative Normans” who he is always so determined to keep out of his Scotland squads as his problems have piled up ahead of the Euro 2024 finals in recent weeks. A lesser manager

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Reese Lynch's Olympic dream is dead but he's now focused on bigger things

Reese Lynch has, just about, come to terms with the fact he won’t ever fill the one major gap on his résumé as an amateur boxer. Lynch is one of the best amateur fighters Scotland has ever produced but, he now realises, he’ll never be able to call

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UKGov safety agency in firing line over crash of Scots £1m-a-month emergency ferry

The government agency responsible for safety at sea (MCA) failed to detect issues with voyage planning that led to a serious crash involving the ferry currently commissioned by Scots ministers as an emergency vessel for lifeline ferry services.

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Letters: Why Enoch Powell's thoughts on housing are relevant today

IF the First Minister is genuinely serious about eradicating the curse of child poverty once and for all, he needs to address the basics. Poor housing touches on many aspects of our national life: health threatened by overcrowded and insanitary

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Diversity workshop a roaring success in the heart of Glasgow

The Herald & GenAnalytics held their second in the Diversity Dialogues series yesterday at the new Social Hub venue in Glasgow, with an audience all looking to listen, learn and share their input in diversity, equality and inclusion practices.

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Rebecca McQuillan: Could this be the thing that spells the end of the union?

Some certainties of Scottish life have just been reaffirmed. We thought summer was beckoning, so Biblical amounts of rain have drowned our hubris. And an SNP First Minister has made ambitious promises about what his government hopes to achieve

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Neil Mackay: Scandals such as the infected blood disgrace fuel conspiracy theories

IF, like me, you’ve a conspiracy theorist in the family, then you’re probably watching them shore up their belief system right now on the Infected Blood Scandal. It’s the kind of event which provides conspiracists with the philosophical bedrock

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Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy as low as 73 per cent in parts of Scotland

Fewer than three quarters of expectant mothers in some parts of Scotland have been vaccinated against whooping cough during pregnancy, according to figures obtained by the Herald. Health board data shows large regional variations in uptake during

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Holyrood standards committee to announce sanction facing ex-minister Matheson

A Holyrood committee is due to announce the sanction facing former health secretary Michael Matheson. The SNP MSP was found to have breached the code of conduct for MSPs by attempting to use expenses and office costs to cover a near-£11,000 data

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Kilmarnock season review after outstanding 2023/24 campaign

This piece is an extract from yesterday's The Rugby Road Gates newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Wednesday. To receive our full, free Kilmarnock newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. It’s awards season in Scottish football

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General Election: Who will things get better for?

The last time we had a July general election was in 1945, just after the end of the Second World War. That led to a massive landslide for Labour. Some 79 years later and all the polls predict a similar result. Nevertheless, Rishi Sunak seems

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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on election washout

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on election washout You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk

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Report warns of the dangers of tech which changes the way we see the world

It is a technology which will revolutionise the way we look at the world, changing the landscape before our very eyes to provide new streams of data and information.   Augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR devices promise to the be the next step in

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Rangers manager Philippe Clement must show he has learned from Celtic meetings

To paraphrase a famous old Scottish saying, you can but wee with the organ bestowed upon you. Words – or a version of them – which have been uttered on countless occasions over the past few months when discussing the job that Philippe Clement has been

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Service to commemorate Scotland's worst rail disaster 109 years on

It is remembered as Britain’s worst rail tragedy and generated a fire so intense some victims were reportedly shot to spare them the agony of burning to death. The disaster unfolded in the morning of May 22, 1915, when a troop train carrying half

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Warning that Scotland's libraries are 'endangered' after new research

A third of Scotland’s librarians report that their “whole service” is at risk due to ongoing cuts, according to new research. Discussing the findings, The Chief Executive of the Scottish Book Trust said that reductions in funding and staff levels

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Holiday park overlooking Scotland’s most famous loch brought to market

A holiday lodge park in a “peaceful setting within an elevated wooded countryside position” has been brought to market for sale. The Business Partnership said the site sits next to some of Scotland’s most famous visitor locations and is also “an

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Farmers outline hopes for major Scottish food survey

Farming By Alec Ross Phase two of ShelfWatch, the largest ever survey of food being offered on Scottish supermarket shelves, is now under way. For phase one in January, an independent research firm visited 71 stores across mainland Scotland

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'Beginnings of a new M&S' hailed as retailer firmly back in fashion

Marks & Spencer’s chief executive declared his confidence that the retailer’s “plan is working” yesterday as he unveiled a hike in annual profits and highlighted 12 consecutive quarters of sales growth in its clothing and home, and food businesses.

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Shetland windfarm to power 'significant' increase in SSE renewables profits

Energy giant SSE has reported a surge in renewables profits and said it is on course to record a further increase as it achieves strong returns on investment in windfarms and the like. The Perth-based firm said its renewables generating division

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Scots tourism chief: 'We cannot afford to be complacent'

It was among the sectors hit hardest by coronavirus restrictions. Now it can dare to look forward with confidence. New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have underlined the recovery of Scottish tourism from the pandemic and