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Human ashes handed to council following police probe into funeral directors
Eight urns containing human ashes discovered at the site of a now-closed funeral directors under police investigation have been handed to a local authority. Argyll and Bute Council has been given the containers of cremated remains by Police Scotland
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Rangers manager reveals it will be 'impossible' for Ibrox player to start cup final
PHILIPPE Clement has admitted it will be “impossible” for Ryan Jack to start for Rangers in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final – but endorsed Steve Clarke’s decision to name the midfielder in his provisional Scotland squad for Euro 2024. Clarke
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Better than Barcelona: Philippe Clement drawing inspiration from Rangers museum visit
PHILIPPE Clement has admitted he has drawn inspiration from Rangers’ storied 152 year history this season as the Ibrox club prepare to honour their legendary manager Walter Smith. Supporters of the Glasgow giants will gather at their stadium at
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McGregor not ready to slow down as Celtic captain dismisses fitness fears
Callum McGregor says he has no intention of cutting down on his Celtic workload next season despite his recent injury issues, and says he still has it in him to play upwards of 50 games a season. The Scottish Cup final this afternoon will bring
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Why Celtic winner shuns social media and draws stark contrast to rivals
It would be fair to say that a sizeable section of the Rangers support have lost patience with some members of their current squad for their preening on social media amidst a period of mediocrity on the pitch. The contrast between those players
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McGregor trusting Celtic process as his flawless final record goes on the line
Callum McGregor isn’t normally the superstitious type. He doesn't wear lucky pants, for instance, or have to put a particular sock on before he puts on the other. His trust lies in the process, not the paranormal. Still, as it is mentioned to the
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David Smith MBE: My radiotherapy journey begins
The sun was up before me on Friday morning It was 9 am and I had awoken to a blue sky. I am used to waking at 6 am but the last few weeks have left me for physically and emotionally exhausted. As the tumour slowly grows, it presses on my spinal
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Michael Gove becomes latest high-profile Tory to stand down ahead of election
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has become the latest high-profile Tory MP to announce he is standing down ahead of the July 4 election. The Housing Secretary joined a growing parliamentary exodus as he praised Rishi Sunak for espousing “the very
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Scottish airport to welcome first Mexican-style eatery this summer
Glasgow Airport will soon welcome its first Mexican-style eatery. UK burrito and taco chain Tortilla is due to land at the airport this summer. Based in the main departure lounge, the 30-seat venue will include a grab-and-go takeaway service
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Perhaps it's time to rethink our ideas about 'highbrow' art
Are the descriptors ‘highbrow’ and ‘lowbrow’ relevant anymore to the world of art? The notion of highbrow and lowbrow art is one originally born out of class, aristocracy, and patronage. Art was once exclusively the playground of upper society, cordoned
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Brown hits out over claim Labour urging broadcasters to exclude SNP from TV debate
The SNP and the Lib Dems could be squeezed out of one of the main televised leadership debates in the run-up to the General Election. ITV is reportedly working on a format that would include only the leaders of the Labour and Conservative parties
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Wood shares soar after £1.5bn takeover approach rejected
It was a case of third time unlucky for Sidara in its pursuit of Wood Group, the Scottish engineering services giant, today. Shares in Aberdeen-based Wood surged nearly 5% after it threw out a third takeover approach from its Middle East suitor
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Sir Andrew Davis: conductor in Scotland who shone at the Proms
Sir Andrew Davis Born: February 2, 1944; Died: April 20, 2024 Sir Andrew Davis, who has died of leukaemia aged 80, was a genial conductor of opera and symphonic music throughout the world and one of the most celebrated conductors of his
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Gerard Richardson: The secret of getting a good French red for under a tenner
Can you do French wines on a budget? I'm always being stopped by folk telling me how they took a trip to France and filled up a 5 litre plastic bottle at a roadside vineyard for 3 or 4 euros and all I can think is that I'd rather rot my guts with Diet
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Gary Townsend: This is a Yorkshire pudding with a difference
A Yorkshire pudding with a difference. Filled with spring vegetables and onion gravy, this is an ideal recipe - fit for the whole table Ingredients • 2 red onions, finely sliced • 2 tbsp plain flour • 1 vegetable stock pot, made up
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Andy Maciver: The Farage factor and why it could yet sink the Scots Tories - forever
In politics, metaphors are very dangerous. At 5.13pm on Wednesday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stood in Downing Street, intending to deliver eight minutes of optimistic, upbeat rhetoric to convince voters that, in six weeks, they should reject change
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It's an overturned tin can... so you better nab a seat quickly
This article appears as part of the Food Matters newsletter. The interior of one of Glasgow’s most talked about new restaurants is a little an overturned tin can, with just enough space for its open kitchen, communal dining table and the tiniest
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Guilty or innocent? Trump trial outcome will briefly unite split country
The suspense is almost over for those waiting on the outcome of the Donald Trump “hush-money” case, which is likely to end later this week with a decision from the jury in New York. It will be an historic moment, one that will briefly unite a split
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Why an e-bike is the perfect way to explore the Ayrshire hills
Empowered by one of East Ayrshire firm Cycle Station’s state-of-the-art e-bikes, Alex Burns recently led the charge on a tour of the picturesque yet hilly region Truth be told, I’m not a huge fan of cycling. It always feels disproportionately tiring
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Harvie defends expulsion of Greens who signed 'sex is a biological reality' statement
Patrick Harvie has defended his party’s decision to expel a number of members for putting their names to a statement reading “sex is a biological reality”. According to reports in Holyrood magazine, 13 activists who signed the Scottish Green Declaration
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Neil Mackay: Swinney backing Matheson? He deserves to lose election
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. It’s time to drop the notion that John Swinney is somehow ‘the adult in the room’, or that our new First Minister puts ‘country before party’. On the opening day of
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Swinney backing for Matheson has left SNP candidates in 'dreadful position' says Ross
The Scottish Tories have called on every SNP candidate to set out their stance on Michael Matheson's suspension. Speaking on Friday, Douglas Ross said John Swinney had left his Westminster hopefuls in a “dreadful position” after he backed the ex-health
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International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military offensive in Rafah
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to halt its military offensive into Rafah in the Gaza strip. Following a case brought by South Africa accusing the country of genocide, the court issued provisional measures in January which
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Asda-led mixed retail development set to bring 350 jobs to Scots city
An Asda-led mixed retail development is set to bring 350 jobs to Stirling. It comes after a planning application for the new retail development was approved by Stirling Council earlier this week. Councillors approved an application to develop
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Morningside Gallery welcomes Scott Naismith back for annual solo show 'Duality'
Morningside Gallery in Edinburgh have announced a new and exciting Scott Naismith Art Exhibition which runs until June 1. Titled ‘Duality’, the acclaimed Scottish artist follows his successful ‘Recursion ‘ last year with a brand new exhibition
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Grounded: Swinney trip to Shetland aborted as thick fog hampers landing
John Swinney was forced to call off a visit to Shetland on Friday after thick fog meant his was unable to land. According to the Shetland News, the First Minister's flight circled Sumburgh Airport several times before diverting back to Edinburgh
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Luxury Scots hotel unveils new spa and leisure facilities
A luxury Scots hotel has unveiled its newly refurbished leisure suite. The new spa and leisure facilities at Marr Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort, located near Glasgow, represent the first phase of a multi-million-pound development at the Resort.
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George Fergusson: Lessons for the future on managing our institutions
An uncle, working in the 1930s for the publishers Blackwoods, told them that if they published a book as boringly titled as Forty Years a Public Servant he would resign. They did; and he did. It was a terrible book title. But 40 years in the public
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Newcastle youngsters routed by A-League All Stars
Newcastle ended their tour of Australia with a resounding friendly defeat as a side largely made up of youngsters were battered 8-0 by the A-League All Stars. Eddie Howe made wholesale changes from the team that overcame Tottenham on penalties
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Global sports brand prepares to transform flagship Scottish store
Global sports and athletic brand Nike is preparing to transform its flagship store in Scotland. The store has been located at a prime location on Glasgow's Buchanan Street for 13 years. Contractor and interior fit-out specialist GRAHAM will
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King Charles becomes patron of Scottish school to mark coronation anniversary
The King has accepted a patronage at Gordonstoun, his former school in Scotland, to mark the first anniversary of his coronation. Charles has become patron of the Gordonstoun Association, a role previously held by his father Prince Philip, the
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Union warns of summer strikes by council staff without new pay offer
Union bosses have warned they are moving “full steam ahead” for a possible summer strike as they rejected a “derisory” pay offer made to council workers across Scotland. Unite said on Friday it had “rejected outright” the deal put on the table
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'There is a lot of shared ground' Starmer urges indy supporters to back Labour
Sir Keir Starmer launched Scottish Labour’s general election campaign with a plea to independence supporters to vote for his party for “change.” Hundreds of activists and candidates gathered in the atrium of the Glasgow HQ of City Facilities Management
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Everything you need to know about King Charles's former school Gordonstoun
King Charles III has become patron of his former Scottish school Gordonstoun, taking over the role from his late father, Prince Philip. It was here that the head of state secured his five O-Levels and two A-Levels, allowing him to study archaeology
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Two dead after car leaves road and enters water in the Highlands
Two men have died following a vehicle crash in the Highlands. The car left the road and entered the water off the A87 near the Invergarry Hotel around 8am on Friday morning. The men, aged 27 and 31, were pronounced dead at the scene. Their
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Rosemary Goring: There are too many school holidays and days off. Time to cut back
In a café recently I got into conversation with a young man who had recently moved here from Hong Kong. Among his reasons for relocating was the difference between the Chinese and Scottish education systems. Back home, his five-year-old son would
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Inverness move training base to ground of League 1 rivals in central Scotland
Inverness Caledonian Thistle has announced they have moved their training base to central Scotland. Kelty Hearts' New Central Park will be the new home for the club's training facilities moving forward. A whopping 135 miles separate the two
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Tesla driver dies following three-car smash near Ayr
A man has died after his Tesla Model 3 was involved in a three-car crash near Ayr. Police have appealed for witnesses following the collision on the A713, Ayr to Castle Douglas road on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred near the junction
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'Historic milestone': New era beckons for abandoned Scots estate
The transformation of a once-condemned housing estate in Livingston has reached a “historic milestone” with the official handover of the first few new homes being built on the site. Deans South was earmarked for demolition 20 years ago after a
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St Mirren sign Brentford goalkeeper Balcombe as Hemming situation cleared up
St Mirren have signed Brentford goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe on loan for the season. The 24-year-old has agreed a season-long switch to Paisley as Stephen Robinson landed a quickfire replacement for Zach Hemming. Balcombe - who has represented
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Getting the facts on protein consumption
Protein-packed products are flooding our fridges, yet the real focus should lie in understanding its role in our diet, and in particular how it can impact post-exercise muscle recovery. High-protein products are being consumed across the country
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Plan for over 200 student flats at former city railway depot backed
Proposals for student housing at a location originally used as a railway service site have been recommended for approval. Developer Glencairn submitted the plans for student housing for 206 and a community unit which is also to house a parent and
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'A Celtic lament derived from birdsong' - Hebrides Ensemble celebrates Auld Alliance
Perth Festival Hebrides Ensemble St John’s Kirk, Perth Keith Bruce four stars NOT only had the long-established Hebrides Ensemble not previously performed at the Perth Festival of the Arts during the event’s half century, but it
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Rare book of Burns poems in Ukrainian donated to Mitchell Library
A volume of Ukrainian translations of the works of Robert Burns has been donated to one of Scotland’s biggest libraries. The book, which features Ukrainian translations of Scotland’s National Bard dating back from this century to 200 years ago,
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Letters: Oil and gas workers can embrace opportunities or hang on for early pension
YOUR regular contributor, Neil Mackay, imagines a future of destitution for workers in the North-East of Scotland (‘If we sacrifice oil and gas jobs, climate fight is lost’, May 21). His article is peppered with scenes of devastation. One example
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'Unique' property for sale in suburban Glasgow conservation area
Exchange House, an office, nursery and business centre located in the heart of the Bearsden conservation area, has been brought to market at offers over £1.35 million. The 6,700sq ft property sits in a prominent position on the east side of Drymen
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Palestinian street artist to unveil new mural in the East End of Glasgow
A Palestinian street artist and the man behind the fake Banksy will unveil a new mural in Glasgow on Saturday. Taqi Spateen has travelled from the occupied West Bank for the reveal of a large-scale artwork in the East End of the city on Stevenson
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How do I register for a postal vote in Scotland ahead of the General Election?
With a General Election only six weeks away, many across Scotland will be looking to sort out everything they need before heading to the polls. The election will take place during the Scottish school summer holidays, meaning many will be out of
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75-year-old arrested over death of dog walker in Aberfeldy
A 75-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a dog walker who was shot on a country path in Aberfeldy. Police Scotland said that the man is in custody and is being questioned by detectives from the Major Investigation Team
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Hibs 'considering' £2m bid from unnamed club for Elie Youan
An unnamed French club has lodged a bid to sign Hibernian attacker Elie Youan. Hibs are considering the offer worth up to £2m rising to £2.5m once add-ons are included, the Scotsman reports. The frontman scored 10 goals last season and caught
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Luke Littler gains revenge to secure Premier League title
Luke Littler revealed a much-needed trip to the toilet inspired his nine-dart finish which helped fire him to Premier League glory. The 17-year-old threw a perfect leg in a thrilling final against Luke Humphries as he gained revenge for his heartbreaking
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Erik ten Hag dismisses speculation over Man Utd future to focus on FA Cup final
Under-fire Erik ten Hag said his sole focus was on winning the FA Cup as he brushed aside talk of the final potentially being his last match as Manchester United manager. The Red Devils are looking to salvage a poor, injury-hit season by beating
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Average household energy bills to fall from July 1 as Ofgem lowers price cap
The average household energy bill is to fall by 7% from July after Ofgem lowered its price cap in response to wholesale prices. The regulator announced it is dropping its price cap from the current £1,690 for a typical dual fuel household in England
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Todd Cantwell craves Celtic vs Rangers spotlight - he must prove he deserves it
He didn't kick a ball the last time Celtic and Rangers met. He played just 21 minutes the time before that. Yet, still, Todd Cantwell emerged at the centre of major talking points on both occasions. The former Norwich standout has a knack of finding
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UKGov safety agency acts over criticism in crash of Scots £1m-a-month emergency ferry
The government agency responsible for safety at sea says it is changing its practices after it failed to detect issues with journey planning that led to a serious crash involving the ferry currently commissioned by Scots ministers as an emergency vessel
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'Election will be overshadowed by Thatcher obsession - and Labour are just as bad'
Past Labour Party leaders have an unfortunate habit of praising former Tory leader, Margaret Thatcher. Tony Blair said in 2013 that Thatcher was ‘a towering political figure … I always thought my job was to build on some of the things she had done
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Letters: Is Sunak 'the best PM we never had for long enough'?
TO paraphrase the saying, will history appoint Rishi Sunak as the inaugural member of the “best Prime Minister we never had...for long enough” list? He’s been swimming against the Johnson, Truss, Covid tide for two years, but having set a more
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Can SNP claw back the voters they have lost to Labour? Here's what the polls tell us
In six weeks, we will have an incoming Labour government at Westminster. Labour will pour cold water on that sentiment. The Conservatives will big up the chances of the polls being wrong or missing some dynamic that will turn the election in their
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Award winning Mr MoneyJar gives his top 5 financial tips for young Scots
The UK’s biggest and oldest home exhibition is back in Scotland for the 75th time with four show areas packed with hundreds of brands, celebrities, and experts in their field. The Ideal Home Show Scotland will see free live talks, and exhibitors
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Heat pumps: myths, truths and costs: introducing our new series
A revolution in how we heat our homes in Scotland has started. We are beginning to disconnect our homes from the gas that has warmed many of the country's buildings since the 1970s. Arriving in its place comes the heat pump and the heat network
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Is a move to the Davie Cooper Stand in the pipeline for Motherwell Ultras?
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. As a man now in his early forties, I probably shouldn’t like the whole
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Starmer vows Scotland 'will lead clean energy revolution' as unions raise job fears
Sir Keir Starmer has promised that his government will “take Scotland in a different direction.” Speaking ahead of a visit to Glasgow today to launch Scottish Labour’s election campaign, the party boss reaffirmed his commitment to Great British
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Sunak defends holding general election during Scottish school holidays
Rishi Sunak has defended holding the general election at the start of the Scottish summer holidays, saying July 4 is the “right moment” to have a vote. Unlike schools south of the border, most - though not all - Scottish schools break for the holidays
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Ryan Flynn player-coach deal at St Mirren is a no-brainer
Ryan Flynn player-coach deal at St Mirren is a no-brainer He arrived with St Mirren eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship, it'd be disappointing to see him leave before completing the journey into Europe. Ryan Flynn is
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Amy Gallacher glad to take her place in Celtic history - just like great grandfather
This time last season at a stage production of the Celtic Story, Amy Gallacher was beaming down from a screen ‘introducing’ herself to her great-grandfather Patsy. She did more than just tread the boards on Sunday; the striker played a starring
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on SNP election trail
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on SNP election trail You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Josh Taylor brushes off Catterall rematch pressure as he reveals blindness scare
Josh Taylor knows pressure. His upcoming rematch against Jack Catterall had to be postponed due to increased levels behind his eye with the threat of blindness after a medical procedure. The Tartan Tornado - a former undisputed champion - has taken
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General Election: Swinney's campaign launch overshadowed by Matheson and Branchform
John Swinney’s bid to kick off the SNP’s general election campaign has been derailed by news that detectives have sent a report to prosecutors in relation to former party chief executive Peter Murrell’s embezzlement charge. In a statement on Thursday
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Glasgow teacher cuts: probationers to be used in response to staffing concerns
Glasgow City Council will have to use partly-qualified teachers to address staffing concerns created by ongoing budget cuts, The Herald can exclusively reveal. The council is in the process of eliminating as many as 450 teaching posts over the
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University's research into cardiovascular disease receives £5m funding boost
The British Heart Foundation has awarded the University of Edinburgh £5 million funding to support its 'world-class' cardiovascular disease research over the next five years, the charity has announced. The funding will support the university to
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Airline launches new route from Scottish airport to famous city
An American airline has launched its first route between Scotland and the United States. JetBlue’s first flight from Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday marks the start of a daily summer seasonal service to New York’s JFK Airport “bringing signature
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Historic Glasgow engineering firm named 'Company of the Year'
A historic manufacturer that has been making industrial pumps at the same site in Glasgow for 138 years has been named "company of the year" at the Scottish Engineering awards. ClydeUnion Pumps, now part of US engineering giant Celeros Flow Technology
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Ian McConnell: Summer holiday and flight prices revelations tell big story
The degree to which hard-pressed households are prioritising travel, after years now in which the UK economic backdrop has been truly miserable, has been evident again in recent days. Package holiday giant TUI, and airlines easyJet, Ryanair and
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Major UK housebuilder appoints sales chief for Scotland
A major UK housebuilder has appointed a new sales chief in Scotland as part of its bid to drive sales north of the Border. Lovell Homes has hired Margaret Davidson as sales director for Scotland as it targets increasing the number of homes it builds
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Budget airline back in profit amid robust demand and record passenger numbers
BUDGET airline Wizz Air hailed a sunnier outlook for the coming summer holiday season as it unveiled an annual profit for the first time in three years, lifting its share price and predicting a strong summer on the back of record passenger numbers
