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Anas Sarwar says UK embassies will be 'Scotland's window on the world' under Labour
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has pledged to make the Scotland Office a "window to the world" if Keir Starmer is elected Prime Minister. Under the current government relations between the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and the
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SNP MSP claims International Criminal Court 'biased against Israel'
The SNP has moved to distance itself from one of its longest-serving MSPs after he claimed the International Criminal Court (ICC) was “biased” against Israel. John Mason said the body tasked with investigating and trying individuals charged with
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The three key Celtic men whose 'winning mentality' separates them from Rangers
There may have been some, but there can’t have been too many Celtic supporters who shared the same level of confidence that Scott Brown did as the clock ticked into the dying minutes of the Scottish Cup final on Saturday. The champions had largely
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Rangers gunning to claim SWPL title off Celtic next season, says Arnot
Lizzie Arnot has insisted that Rangers will be with a fresh impetus to claim the league title next season after signing off with a League Cup and Scottish Cup double. Jo Potter’s side beat Hearts at Hampden on Sunday afternoon to ensure that there
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Furious Inverness Caley Thistle fans plot revolt over training base plan
Angry Caley Thistle fans will tonight pack out an emergency meeting to discuss a protest strategy to reverse the club’s decision to relocate first-team training to Fife. It is understood a potentially damaging season ticket boycott will be one
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Former Celtic captain in Rangers swipe as he says old club 'do talking on pitch'
Scott Brown has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Rangers attacker Todd Cantwell, saying that the difference between his old club and their city rivals is that Celtic do their talking on the pitch. The former Celtic captain had a run out at his old
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Kyogo Furuhashi gives verdict on possible Celtic return for Adam Idah
Kyogo Furuhashi says he wants fellow striker Adam Idah to stay at Celtic, despite the Irishman being sure to provide stiff competition to lead the line for Brendan Rodgers’ side if he does make a permanent move to Glasgow. Idah has been a success
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'Proud' Abdallah Sima opens up on possibility of returning 'home' to Rangers
It didn’t quite pan out the way he had hoped, either on Saturday, or in his team’s collective season. But for Abdallah Sima, his loan move to Rangers has given him more than he could have dreamed – a feeling of being at home. The loanee has impressed
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Rafael Nadal knocked out in first round of potential last French Open appearance
Rafael Nadal said he did not want a French Open leaving party, but he got one anyway as he bowed out to Alexander Zverev in the first round at Roland Garros. The 14-time champion, known as the ‘King of Clay’, was roared on by family, friends and
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Queen's Park decide to keep same home jersey for 2024/25 season
Queen's Park has made the decision to keep their current home jersey for the 2024/25 season. To help supporters in times of financial austerity, the Championship club states they will continue donning the Adidas home kit that was used during this
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'I couldn't let the planet down': the Sturgeon memoirs (according to Kevin McKenna)
The Herald has received what purports to be a leaked copy of Chapter One of Nicola Sturgeon’s forthcoming memoirs. “There were many moments during the pandemic when I wondered if I could bear the strain of carrying Scotland on my back. But one
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Swinney reiterates ceasefire call as Israel calls Rafah deaths 'tragic mistake'
First Minister John Swinney has called the war in Gaza "one of the greatest moral issues of our time" after Israel admitted a "tragic mistake" had killed displaced civilians sheltering in tents near Rafah. Overnight what the IDF said was an "intelligence-based
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There's only one way to make Britain great again - voting SNP
Our Letters Pages are now in full General Election mode, with readers keen to air their views in the run-up to July 4. On Saturday, John Swinney and the SNP were in the line of fire. Read those letters here 👈 Today, however, a reader argues
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Four firefighters hospitalised after crash with van on 999 call out
Four firefighters were taken to hospital after a fire engine on a 999 call was involved in a crash with a van. The fire engine was heading to Dunvegan, Skye, when the crash happened on the A890 at Mammit Hill near Strathcarron in the Highlands
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David Martindale's Livingston future sealed as club issues explanation
David Martindale has been backed by Livingston's board to guide the club back to the Scottish Premiership at the first time of asking. Speculation over the 48-year-old's future in West Lothian had been raised following a dismal campaign which saw
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Unai Emery signs new five-year contract at Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year contract, the Premier League club have announced. The Spaniard has been rewarded after guiding Villa to a fourth-placed finish and Champions League qualification last season. Emery has
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Benny Higgins: 'Keir Starmer's Labour are only credible option'
Strong leadership is the essential ingredient needed to propel collective human endeavour. Moreover, it becomes paramount in the face of challenging headwinds. The Prime Minister’s barefaced opportunism in calling the election on the basis of meagre
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Stark warning issued over future of North Sea
The general election campaign is less than a week old, but representatives of the oil and gas industry have wasted no time in sending a clear message to whoever forms the next UK Government. Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce warned today
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Former Sturgeon adviser backs Labour as 'only credible option' for Scotland
Labour and Sir Keir Starmer “represent the only credible option” at the next election, a former banker who acted as a prominent SNP adviser has said. Writing exclusively in The Herald, Benny Higgins said Scotland had “suffered from the political
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Herald Diary: Get ready for more flights of fancy from Rishi Sunak
Promises, promises… RISHI Sunak’s latest General Election pledge is to eject all the surly teens from the fetid swampland that is their bedrooms; rip their mobile phones from their hands; drag them down to the high street khaki emporium; then turn
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Swinney has 'staked his reputation' on defending Matheson, says Ross
John Swinney has "staked his reputation" on defending Michael Matheson, according to the Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross. Speaking at the Kelpies in Mr Matheson's constituency, Mr Ross said the former healh secretary - who quit earlier this year
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North Korea launches missile into sea as launch triggers alert in Japan
North Korea has launched a missile into the sea, Japan and South Korea said, hours after Pyongyang announced plans to put a rocket into orbit apparently carrying its second military reconnaissance satellite. North Korea had earlier notified Japan
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Keir Starmer hits back after Tory 'Sir Sleepy' age jibes
Sir Keir Starmer hit back at accusations he lacked the energy for the General Election campaign, saying he had been smiling since the start of the year at the prospect of the vote. Conservatives claimed on Sunday the Labour leader does not have
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SNP make late candidate replacement in key battleground seat
An SNP candidate has been replaced on the ballot in a key battleground seat just weeks before the country goes to the polls. Iain Whyte was due to stand for the party in Lothian East, which is one of the seats being targeted by Labour on July 4
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Herald Poll: Should national service be introduced in the UK again?
In the wake of Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement, the Prime Minister has also announced a new plan to introduce a form of national service for 18-year-olds in the UK. Under the Conservatives’ new proposal, young people would be given
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Scottish Greens communications chief announces his resignation
The Scottish Greens’ communication chief has announced he is to leave his post. Shaun Milne said it was the right time to step down after a “tumultuous” two years in the post. Mr Milne, a former senior journalist on The Herald, was a key member
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Russell Martin ‘really grateful’ after Southampton beat Leeds in play-off final
Russell Martin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged he was not a “sexy appointment” after guiding Southampton to the Premier League with a precious 1-0 win over Leeds at Wembley. Adam Armstrong struck midway through the first half to haunt
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What are the costs of a comfortable retirement?
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. We now have more information, more choices, and more responsibility for our retirement savings. But will the future we want be the future we are able to get? The Retirement Living Standards
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Why AI is shifting the dial in the relationship between industry and education
There is little doubt that the rise of AI is having an effect on businesses across every sector in Scotland. There’s no escaping it and those who chose to embrace, adopt and adapt it into their working practices now, will ride the wave with greater
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Roz Foyer: Industrial strategy is back in vogue
Just last week President Biden slapped 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and 50% on Chinese solar panels. Coupled with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act – the US government’s flagship climate legislation channelling $369 billion towards US clean
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Inquiry into death of serial killer Peter Tobin to be held in September
A fatal accident inquiry into the death of a Scottish serial killer will be held in September, it has been confirmed. Peter Tobin, who was serving a full life order sentence, died on October 8 2022 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (ERI). The 76
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Plans for holiday lets on famous Scottish street go before councillors
Plans for serviced apartments, or short-term lets, on one of Scotland’s most famous streets are to go before councillors this week. The holiday apartments plan is going to committee decision "given the significance of the issue of short-term lets
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Tory alarm over national service plan as discontent mounts over PM's campaign
Tory minister Steve Baker has said the compulsory national service plan was “sprung” upon Conservative candidates as discontent mounts in his party over the Prime Minister's faltering election performance. Writing on social media, the Northern
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Major change to SPFL competition confirmed as record prize money up for grabs
Cross-border clubs will no longer be invited to compete in the SPFL Trust Trophy. Competition organisers have announced the major change to the tournament alongside record prize money up for grabs. Previously, cross-border clubs were included
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Aberdeen Nursing graduate wins prestigous RCN award for work in nuerodiversity
A recent graduate from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University has received a prestigious award from the Royal College of Nursing. Chloe Jackson has been named Nursing Student of the Year at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the
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Man dies after being hit by car in Cumbernauld
A man has died after he was struck by a car in Cumbernauld. Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash, which happened at Greenfaulds Road on Sunday. Officers said the man, aged 49, was struck by a black Citroen C4 car just after 8am
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'Shambles:' Edinburgh Marathon organisers apologise after running out of medals
Edinburgh Marathon Festival organisers have apologised after running out of medals for those at the back at the race. GSI Events, the firm behind what is now one of the biggest mass participation events in the UK, told disappointed entrants that
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John Swinney: SNP can 'kick Tories out of every seat in Scotland'
John Swinney will say the SNP can kick the Conservatives out of “every seat in Scotland” as he campaigns ahead of the General Election. The First Minister will on Monday campaign for votes in Dumfries, which is part of Scottish Secretary Alister
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Staff at Sarwar's family firm paid more than real living wage insists union
All workers at the business owned by members of Anas Sarwar's family are paid at least the real living wage, the Usdaw union has said. A spokesperson said recent negotiations had resulted in a deal that “delivered an income higher than the real
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Alba Party to launch Westminster campaign with two candidates in Tayside
Alba Party leader Alex Salmond will launch his party’s General Election campaign in Dundee on Monday. The former first minister will be joined by the new independence party’s candidates for Dundee Central and for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.
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Andy Murray proud of his French Open legacy after defeat to Stan Wawrinka
Andy Murray will depart Roland Garros, probably for the final time, proud of his legacy at the French Open. The 37-year-old Scot, still expected to retire this year despite some recent wavering, was beaten in the first round by fellow veteran Stan
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Weather warnings in place as thunderstorms bring heavy rain
Forecasters of warning of disruption on the roads with slow-moving thunderstorms hitting parts of Scotland on bank holiday Monday. Two yellow weather warnings for rain have been issued by the Met Office as a band of rain sweeps in. The yellow
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Why a Scottish Premiership plastic-pitch ban may not be the answer
Plastic pitches in the top flight of Scottish football could soon become a thing of the past. It was reported last week that Premiership clubs have brought forward a resolution which aims to ban artificial surfaces from the beginning of the 2026
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Mark Watt on Scotland's T20 World Cup chances, beating England and Australian tattoos
MARK WATT is not a man encumbered by self-doubt. In a country where the majority of sports stars tend to proceed with restrained caution, Watt remains one of the great outliers, a breezily optimistic presence who approaches every challenge with
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Mark Smith: Compulsory national service. At last, the Tories have a good idea
I didn’t think we’d get here quite so soon but we’re now at the stage in the general election campaign where the Prime Minister is running around promising all kinds of things in the knowledge he will never have to deliver them. Free cake for everyone
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Glasgow councillors gave officials 'no other choice' but immediate teacher cuts
SNP and Green councillors in Glasgow have been accused of giving officials ‘no alternative’ but to rapidly implement severe education cuts. The claims have been made in response to confirmation that the initial round of teacher cuts across the
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Record vacancies - but 'no growth' in training: Behind Scotland's physio crisis
Patients "desperately need" more physiotherapists amid record vacancy rates and a failure to increase undergraduate training places in Scotland, campaigners have warned. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) said patients' recoveries are
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Letters: Time for Holyrood to seize the indy initiative on July 4
JOHN Swinney, together with a plethora of political pundits, has suggested that, in calling a general election for July 4, the Prime Minister has paid scant regard to the fact that many Scottish schools will be on holiday by that date. I beg to
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'I could never have a decent chat with the Greens' - Kevin McKenna meets Douglas Ross
The next sentence is one I couldn’t ever have imagined writing. Douglas Ross is driving me to a cattle market in Inverurie along the A96 from Forres. It’s been two days since Rishi Sunak announced that the UK General Election will take place on July
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Struan Stevenson: Shetland peat slide was an ominous warning
A massive peat slide took place in Shetland at the start of this month. A spokesman for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) confirmed that the slip happened “in an area of hillside between Upper Kergord and the B9075, where work on our
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Scot Gov using fiscal challenge as 'excuse' for dementia 'healthcare tax'
Fresh calls have been made for the Scottish Government to end the 'healthcare tax' incurred on people with advanced dementia. A major new report published today by Alzheimer Scotland found that many Scots "wrongly" believe that elderly care is
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Depopulation, ‘wealthy English’ blame and the push-pull of tourism
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. New Census data, released last week by the Scottish Government, threw up a few headline-grabbing statistics. The one that attracted the most column inches and TV airtime
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The 'lofty ambitions' of the Scottish firm that wooed the world's new giants
It is a Scottish homegrown business that has branched out across the world. Here the co-founder of the bespoke gifting company which counts Meta, Amazon, Spotify and Hello Fresh among its clients tells about its unashamed plans for further growth
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Scots planning processes must be more attractive to investors
ONE of Scotland’s most successful property developers has criticised Scotland’s planning system, saying it turning investors away and stifling the economy – warning that those who do want invest will go south of the Border instead or overseas where
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Ian McConnell: A truly incredible view of Tory 'achievements', from the very top
Watching Rishi Sunak announce a summer General Election last week, it was difficult to shake the notion that he actually believes the Conservatives have done a good job on the economy. It might beggar belief that this is his view but Mr Sunak did
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Next PM must turn to ‘clever people’ to help create employment and better jobs
ENTREPRENEURS Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter, admitting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to call a General Election on July 4 took them by surprise, have said their wish is for the next prime minister to surround themselves with “
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Swinney’s focus should be on actions which could make a difference to businesses
Delivering. Making a difference. Getting things done. Whatever way you describe it, the elusive ability to cut through all the noise and produce results is one of the hardest qualities to find in our working lives. That’s true in all walks of life,
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Green building solution could help social housing shortage
A GREEN build solution from an established Dumfriesshire-based business and its partner could help tackle the shortage of social housing in Scotland and reduce building costs as well as provide a retrofit solution for existing buildings. Entrepreneur
