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Teachers work average 11 hours beyond contract terms, report finds
A report commissioned by Scotland’s largest teaching union has found that teachers work an average of 11 hours more than the terms of their contract. Added classroom responsibilities have teachers “caught in a continuous cycle of ‘catching up’
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Unseen Scotland contribution of Shankland explained as goals not the yardstick
Such is the cut-throat nature of football, and the desperation of every Scotland player to get the nod to represent their country against Germany a week on Friday, you might expect that an injury to one of his main rivals for the striker’s position
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Borussia Dortmund legend says pressure is all on Germany ahead of Euros opener
As former players go, Paul Lambert is as well placed as any to give a flavour of what the current crops will be feeling in both camps heading into the opening game of the European Championships. The Celtic and Borussia Dortmund legend has played
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Scottish Tories block hospitalised MP's re-election bid despite grassroot backing
A Scottish Tory MP recovering from a serious illness has been blocked from standing at the general election. Taking to X on Wednesday night, David Duguid said the decision had come even though local members backed his bid for a third term in Westminster
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Former Rangers director awarded £500k in malicious prosecution action
A former director of Rangers FC has been awarded more than £500,000 after suing Scotland’s top law officer for malicious prosecution. Imran Ahmad was among seven arrested in relation to fraud stemming from the club’s administration more than a
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SNP's world is like the Willy Wonka experience
The SNP continues to make the issue of Scottish independence a key plank of its General Election campaign – which prompted an excoriating piece from our Writer at Large, Neil Mackay. Read his column here 👈 That piece drew a heart-felt response
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Wigtown Book Festival to end Baillie Gifford partnership after 14 years
The Wigtown Book Festival has become the latest arts event to see its partnership with sponsor Baillie Gifford come to an end, organisers have announced. The festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has been sponsored by the
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Restaurant and bar put up for sale by owners of 10 years with 'a lot of sadness'
An “outstanding” restaurant and bar with a “roaring” business has been put up for sale by its owners of 10 years with “a lot of sadness”. The “highly profitable” Henrys Bay House in Stranraer, in a prominent location overlooking Loch Ryan, is being
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The seating plan for Taylor Swift at Murrayfield and views of the stage
WITH Taylor Swift's three Murrayfield shows now only days away, you may want to learn more about the seating plan and stage views. As thousands of fans prepare to descend on the capital, the event is already set to be one of the biggest musical
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'Objectionable': CalMac to get uncontested award of ferry contract despite opposition
This article appears as part of the Scotland's Ferries newsletter. The ferry operator CalMac's community board has said it is working with ministers after being "clearly informed" that the Scottish Government-owned ferry operator is to get an
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Triumphant MacIntyre returns home and answers those who questioned his ambition
This funny old game of golf, as Robert MacIntyre said with a reflective smile yesterday, “throws some things at you.” So too does technology. As MacIntyre and his manager, Iain Stoddart, wrestled with the various fixtures and fittings of a laptop
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Full list of road closures in place for the Taylor Swift concerts at Murrayfield
TAYLOR SWIFT will perform for three nights at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium with thousands of fans set to descend on the capital. To ensure fans can make their way to and from the stadium safely, a number of roads in and around the Murrayfield
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Everything you need to know as Taylor Swift comes to Edinburgh's Murrayfield
TAYLOR SWIFT is coming to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium and will play chart-topping songs to her thousands of fans over three nights. The concerts, which are set to break records in terms of attendance in Scotland, will be among the biggest events
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Historic Art Deco cinema saved from demolition
An Art Deco Glasgow cinema that was on the verge of being demolished has been saved after being added to the list of Scotland’s protected buildings. The future of the former Vogue Cinema on Balmore Road in Possilpark had looked bleak earlier this
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Scottish teachers 'unanimously' reject pay off from councils
Teachers in Scotland have 'unanimously' rejected the latest pay offer made to them by councils. The teachers' panel of Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) made the decision to reject the deal on Tuesday. The initial offer from
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Why Taylor Swift may be able to claim the Scottish throne when she plays in Edinburgh
Pop sensation Taylor Swift is performing at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Friday, Saturday and Sunday ahead of dates in Liverpool, Cardiff and London. The star will make a rare visit north of the border as part of her Eras Tour, which is
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Sunak 'lied and lied deliberately' with tax hike claim says Starmer
Rishi Sunak "lied and lied deliberately" to the public during the ITV leaders' debate, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader added that the Prime Minister's claim Labour would hike taxes by £2,000 may also have broken the ministerial code
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Apprenticeships are engineering a brighter future for young Scots
THE latest annual Modern Apprenticeship (MA) statistics, released by Skills Development Scotland, show that more young Scots are choosing apprenticeships and achieving higher level skills to support them, employers and the economy. The figures
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Jacobite train operator suspends bookings amid door safety dispute
The operator of the Jacobite steam train has suspended new bookings as it awaits a conclusion to a long-running dispute over the safety of its doors. West Coast Railways said all afternoon bookings for the Fort William to Mallaig route until June
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Selling your business? Here's why preparation is the key to a successful sale
There are important factors that must be considered before deciding if a business is ready to be sold, Lianne Ross of Hutcheon Mearns tells Anthony Harrington One of the most difficult decisions for any successful entrepreneur is working out when
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'There will never be another wee bar like ours': Popular city pub closes doors
A long-established and popular pub in Glasgow has closed its doors for good. Located within the Gallowgate area of the city, Mackinnon’s Bar & Lounge was run by the same owners for 37 years. It was one of only three premises in the city that
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Herald Diary: The sauce that merited more than a gander
Hard to swallow KEEN gardener and amateur chef Nancy Dalton made her own tomato sauce, which she cooked with spaghetti. Immediately afterwards she felt queasy. Luckily the queasy sensation rapidly vanished. Unluckily it was replaced by an excruciating
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Kerry Hudson: We can’t turn back time – but this is almost as good
It’s a question we all ask ourselves. If we could go back, would we? Can we ever have a "do over"? For me that "do over" concerned the city of Prague. Prague, thanks to its beauty, history, culture, exceptional food scene and, let’s be honest,
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Sustainability is the vital ingredient for the UK's food supplies
By George Frier, Head of Food & Drink at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP Sustainability is a key operational objective for everyone involved in the production and supply of food and drink around the globe. Population growth and competition
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Brian Wilson: Here's what's really cutting through in this campaign
“Cutting through” is one of these annoying clichés beloved of self-important young things as they bustle from one important meeting to the next with people who share the same political values. If it isn’t “cutting through”, it doesn’t matter. Never
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Scottish dental firm opens up 12,000 new NHS places in five areas
A major Scots dental provider has said it will be able to offer places for 12,000 new NHS patients in the coming year after a major recruitment drive. Clyde Munro said it was acting in response to escalating demand for dental services across the
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Police name nine-year-old boy who died in woodland in Lanarkshire
A nine-year-old boy who died in Lesmahagow has been named as Jordan Moore. Police were called to a report of concern for a child in a wooded area near to Abbeygreen Road around 6.50pm on Sunday, June 2. Emergency services attended, however
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'Everyone must visit here at least once. It’s really that special a place'
Gondolas bowing and swaying. Pigeons prowling and seagulls scavenging. Water flapping and lapping from gentle to furious. Sinew-straining gondoliers bobbing and balancing. Everyone must come to Venice at least once. It’s really that insistent a request
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Uber granted licence to operate in Aberdeen
Uber has been granted a licence to operate in Aberdeen. The ride-hailing firm will be able to take fares in the city after a decision by council officers under delegated powers. Uber previously put forward an application in 2019 before it
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Analysis: The SNP’s fuddle over North Sea is fraught with electoral danger
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Is the SNP's rather ambiguous position on North Sea oil and gas really sustainable in a general election campaign when voters want to know exactly what parties stand for
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SNP 'never said no' to new oil and gas licences, claims Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes has been accused of "rewriting history" after she claimed the SNP had “never said no” to new oil and gas licences. The comments, made during a campaign stop in Linlithgow, were seized on by political opponents who pointed to the Scottish
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Inverness CT seek advice from 'insolvency practitioner' amid Kelty U-turn
Inverness Caledonian Thistle have announced they're seeking new investment and are in talks with potential new owners. In very concerning news for supporters of Caley Thistle though, should discussions with investors not materialise in a positive
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Travel reminder for Taylor Swift fans heading to Edinburgh concerts
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans heading to the pop-superstar’s Edinburgh concerts this week are being reminded about the extra seats and additional trains to help them get to and from the venue. ScotRail has added more carriages on trains heading
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Charlotte Bronte's 'dangerous feminist manifesto' to shine at Bard in the Botanics
Jennifer Dick doesn’t deny suggestions of megalomania, given the director is again bringing two colossal works to the Bard in the Botanics stage this year. “Well, I think there is a little bit of megalomania in all directors,” she says, smiling, “given
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Dundee's appeal against SPFL fine over pitch issues dismissed
Dundee have lost their appeal against a £186,000 fine handed down by the SPFL over the state of the pitch at Dens Park. The Scottish FA has dismissed the Premiership club's case in full. Dundee enlisted their legal team to fight the SPFL over
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Man charged over death following 'disturbance' at house in Glasgow
A man has been charged following the death of a man found injured at a house. Police were called to a report of a disturbance in Brock Road in the Pollok area of Glasgow at around 1am on Tuesday June 5. Michael Lincoln, 49, from Glasgow, was
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University student explains how he turned it around from failed school exams to PhD
A 22-year-old student is set to begin his PHD after the summer just a matter of years after he failed his exams in school to leave him with no idea of what he was going to do next. Robert Davis will leave the University of Dundee after he graduates
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Novak Djokovic set for knee surgery which will rule him out of Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic is to undergo knee surgery in Paris which will rule him out of Wimbledon, according to reports in France. The 24-time grand slam champion suffered a knee injury during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the French Open
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Serving police officer sentenced for indecent communications with child
A serving police officer has been sentenced for indecent communications with a child. Cameron Fraser, 28, was sentenced to a six-month community payback order on Wednesday. He previously pled guilty at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Tuesday, May
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Swinney urges Taylor Swift to visit Perth as he welcomes singer and fans to Scotland
John Swinney has told Taylor Swift and her legion of fans that they are "really really welcome here in Scotland". The First Minister said he was "thrilled" by the imminent arrival of the global pop superstar. He also backed a radio station's
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Glasgow bar in Taylor Swift 'celebration' ahead of concerts
A Glasgow cocktail bar has unveiled a new drinks menu in celebration of Taylor Swift’s arrival in Scotland for three concerts this weekend at Murrayfield Stadium as part of the singer-songwriter’s Eras Tour. The Citizen Bar has debuted a range
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Clock ticking for Scottish XL Bully owners to register their dogs
XL Bully dog owners in Scotland have been warned the clock is ticking on getting their pets registered. From 1 August 2024, it will be a criminal offence to own the breed without an exemption certificate or to have applied for one by that date
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Rishi Sunak a 'liar' says Labour as row over PM's £2,000 tax hike claim rumbles on
The Tories are continuing to defend Rishi Sunak’s warning that Labour will hike taxes by £2,000 despite Treasury officials distancing themselves from the claim. Shadow Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said the Prime Minister was “a liar” who had “
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Cancer waits: A ‘failing system’ – or a failure to plan?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. "None of these targets are perfect but they do tell us when a system is failing". That was the message this week from Professor Farhat Din, a colorectal surgeon and clinician scientist
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Letters: If you go private for your healthcare you are making things worse for others
THE original premise behind creating the NHS was to make healthcare free and available to everyone. Alexander McKay (Letters, June 4) may be dancing with joy on his new knee but by getting the treatment performed in the private sector, rather than
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Stolen horses, vengeful husbands and a trio of psychopathic Cornish killers
A quarter of a century ago, sure he wanted to be a writer, Kevin Barry took himself to West Cork for a summer to write a novel. Subject? Hadn’t a clue. But he was surrounded by disused mines whose workers had left their homeland for the city of Butte
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Holiday let tax plans bring economic risk
Earlier this year, the UK Government announced plans to end the currently favourable furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) tax regime. Should these proposals remain intact after this summer’s general election, they will present a serious threat to tourism
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Caorunn Gin to hand out 1,000 free drinks for World Gin Day - all you need to know
Caorunn Gin will give away more than 1,000 free gin and tonics on Friday and Saturday as part of their celebrations ahead of World Gin Day. The company will be in Cold Town House in Edinburgh and Oran Mor in Glasgow and will be dishing out the
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More than 200 new city homes at landmark site approved
Plans for more than 200 new homes at a city brownfield site have been approved. The developer reduced the height of the buildings following letters of objection from neighbours who said they would lose panoramic views of the Forth bridges.
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Premier Sports sign bumper five-year Scottish Premiership TV deal
The SPFL has announced a deal with Premier Sports that sees the broadcaster commit to 20 live and exclusive Scottish Premiership matches. In conjunction with the league's existing Sky Sports deal – renewed in 2022, which grants Sky up to 60 Scottish
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Scottish Government announces new qualifications body under same leadership
The Scottish Government has proposed new legislation to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) with a new body called Qualifications Scotland, staffed by former SQA personnel. The new Education (Scotland) Bill, published Wednesday
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Police patrols to crack down on 'nuisance' buskers in Glasgow
More police officers will crackdown on "nuisance" buskers in Glasgow city centre, the council has announced. Performers who are too loud, poor quality or stay for too long could face fines or have their instruments confiscated, the council said
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General Election 2024 in Scotland — LIVE
6:31pm The SNP has been accused of a “shameless retreat” from climate leadership after Kate Forbes claimed her party was
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Labour propose offshore skills passport but SNP say one is already in development
Labour has promised to create an "offshore skills passport" to allow oil and gas workers to move between fossil fuels and renewables. But the SNP says the party's pledge is already being delivered by the Scottish Government. The row comes
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Four in five Scottish households missing out on vital energy-saving funding
Households across Scotland are missing out on funding for energy saving measures due to a lack of awareness and misconceptions. Green Home Systems says up to 80 per cent of the customers they approach either don’t know they’re eligible or are skeptical
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Police appeal after 75-year-old woman dies in crash near Lochgilphead
A 75-year-old woman has died following a crash near Lochgilphead. Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident, which happened on the A816 near to its junction with the B841 on Monday. Officers said the woman’s white Dacia Sandero
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Martin Hannan: Today I am declaring an emergency for Scottish rugby
It is an increasingly common way for governments, national and local, to get themselves some headlines and some breathing space and deflect attention from their own myriad faults to declare ‘an emergency’. Theoretically declaring ‘an emergency’
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Man City launch legal challenge to Premier League financial rules – reports
A legal challenge by Manchester City against Premier League rules will be heard next week, according to reports. The Times reports an arbitration hearing will start on Monday over a claim made by Premier League champions City against the top flight
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Man arrested after 'sexual offence' on flight from Edinburgh
A plane full of Scottish holidaymakers had to be diverted to Bristol following reports of a “sexual offence” being committed mid-flight. Police arrested a passenger after the flight from Edinburgh broke off its journey to touch down in England
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Carlos Alba: Campaigners were right to protest Baillie Gifford Book Festival funding
When 50 or more Scottish writers gather to address an issue of pressing public concern, you know it’s time to look to the skies, imagine the vast expanse of the universe and consider the infinite multitude of more important things you could be thinking
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Letters: Open your eyes and you'll see what a disaster the UK is
ON Monday (Letters, June 3) one of your correspondents accused Ruth Marr (Letters, June 1) of being "blinkered" while another labelled her as "predictably sycophantic". I think, though, that it is her critics who have on their dark glasses. Perhaps
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ScotGov says plan to scrap CMAL and create Ferries Scotland revolution 'has merit'
Ministers say there is "merit" in a move to scrap Scottish Government-owned ferry and port owner CMAL to be merged into a new national body as part of a revolutionary culture change in the way lifeline services are provided by ferries. It has been
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‘What do they think this will do to attendance?’ Parents fight for bus route
Parents say their children face an “unsafe” walk to school of more than two hours if the council doesn’t reinstate their local school bus route. North Lanarkshire announced in February that only families more than two miles from primary or three
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Lyndon Dykes Big Interview: How Queen of the South shaped a Scotland star
This piece was first published in our Nutmeg collaboration in March, before injury sadly deprived Lyndon Dykes of his place at Euro 2024. Even as a proud Doonhamer, I’d concede few would cite a move to Dumfries as the best thing that’s ever happened
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How tragic Scotland fan Scott Ramsay helped Brown inspire heroic Dutch draw
Scott Ramsay was one of us. Scotland-daft, adored by his girlfriend and his pals, the Dundee fan passed away after an aneurysm at just 24. Yet, after his death, he inspired his heroes to glory. This is his story. As the camera drew tight to his
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on ferries future
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on ferrys future You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Family to sell hotel in picturesque Scottish location after 50 years
A hotel that has been in the same family for five decades has been brought to market for sale. The 15-room hotel is described as having a strong history "within a picturesque location and a viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate what is
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'Significant milestone' reached for Orkney windfarm
Consent been granted for onshore aspects of a major offshore windfarm which is being planned off Scotland’s northern coast. The Highland Council has given planning permission in principle to an application for the underground cables and electrical
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Ian McConnell: High time people were told the truth by Labour and Tories
Amid the woeful political debate that has prevailed since Rishi Sunak called a General Election last month, and which was indeed evident before that, it was encouraging to hear Lord Michael Heseltine highlight what is plain to many. What Lord Heseltine
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Pioneering apprenticeship scheme for former mining communities
Recruitment events are being held in East Ayrshire for 20 community-funded apprenticeships in a pioneering £1.5 million investment aimed at former coal-mining areas. The roles are with Cumnock-based Emergency One, which manufactures specialist
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STV headquarters in Glasgow sold in deal worth £37m
The headquarters of STV in Glasgow is one of two buildings in Scotland which have changed hands for a combined £36.6 million. LondonMetric Property has sold the broadcaster’s Pacific Quay home and an 85,000 square feet office in Dundee which is
