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Celtic man ready for Champions League after 'nightmare' Cristiano Ronaldo encounter
HE may be the grand old age of 39 now and approaching the end of what has been an utterly remarkable career. And he might have been helpless to prevent Portugal from losing to France on penalties in their Euro 2024 quarter-final in Hamburg in Germany
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Boyd-Munce and Kiltie St Mirren injury absence explained ahead of Morton clash
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Stephen Robinson has confirmed Greg Kiltie will see a specialist over an ankle injury. The St Mirren manager was without the midfielder for the pre-season
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Novak Djokovic claims Wimbledon crowd disrespected him with ‘Rune’ chants
Novak Djokovic took aim at Centre Court spectators he claimed disrespected him during a straight-sets win over Holger Rune in the Wimbledon fourth round. A last-16 tie with Rune had been expected to be Djokovic’s biggest test since having surgery
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Svitolina breaks down in tears at Wimbledon after 30 killed in Kyiv missile strike
Elina Svitolina broke down in tears on court at Wimbledon after a Russian missile killed at least 30 people in Kyiv The Ukrainian eased past Xinyu Wang 6-2 6-1 to book her spot in the last eight and revealed news of the attack, which included a
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Scottish teen Charlie Robertson battles through as Jamie Murray advances at Wimbledon
Scot Charlie Robertson battled into the second round of the boys’ singles at Wimbledon with a gutsy three-set triumph over German Max Schoenhaus. The Dundee-born ace, 17, ground out a 6-4 2-6 6-3 victory on Court 3 to keep his SW19 dream alive.
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Lord Cameron resigns as Rishi Sunak unveils shadow cabinet
Rishi Sunak will remain the leader of the Conservatives’ interim shadow cabinet, but former foreign secretary Lord Cameron and party chairman Richard Holden have resigned. Former deputy foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell has become shadow foreign
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Man who died after M9 police chase named
A man who died after a police chase on the M9 was named. Declan Connell, 27, from Falkirk, died when a white Vauxhall Corsa travelling southbound came off the road and landed down an embankment between junctions eight and nine, near Stirling.
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Nessie hunter captures incredible moment tornado appears above Loch Ness
A tornado has been spotted in the skies above Loch Ness. Dramatic footage of the funnel-shaped cloud was captured on camera by famous Nessie hunter Steve Feltham on Monday. A video of the tornado appearing in the sky above a hill overlooking
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US set to name Ryder Cup captain on Tuesday amid reports of Tiger Woods snub
The United States are expected to finally name their captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup on Tuesday. The PGA of America is set to make an announcement in New York after months of speculation. Tiger Woods was long thought to be the organisation’s
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Chimpanzee dies at Edinburgh Zoo after altercation within troop
A chimpanzee has died at Edinburgh Zoo. Rene, who was 31-years-old, was part of a fight which broke out within the troop at the zoo. The zoo noted that such behaviour occurs in the wild, especially around breeding time when females are in season
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Hillwalker airlifted to hospital after falling 50ft near the summit of popular Munro
A hillwalker has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a 15m height while climbing a Munro. On Saturday afternoon, July 5, Mountain rescue teams were called to an incident near the summit of the Five Sisters of Kintail - a popular hike
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UK Sport confident Great Britain can win ’50 to 70′ medals at Paris Olympics
Great Britain stand a strong chance of landing a record post-War Olympic haul in Paris, according to UK Sport’s director of performance, Dr Kate Baker. The elite sports funding agency has set a target range of between 50 and 70 medals for the impending
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Witnesses sought after woman threatens child on board intercity train
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for witnesses to a woman shouting at and threatening a child on board a train. The incident took place on board a service travelling between Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen at around 6.10pm on June
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Forbes to push Labour government on separate immigration policy for Scotland
Kate Forbes has said that SNP ministers will push Sir Keir Starmer on Scotland having a separate immigration policy to the rest of the UK. The Deputy First Minister made the intervention when she was interviewed earlier today following the first
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Kevin McKenna: Forbes and Flynn must come up with a way to remove Swinney
Some reactions from within the SNP to their catastrophic defeat last week seemed to come from a planet far, far away from reality. They indicate not merely a party that’s in denial but one which now requires palliative care. The most unhinged suggestion
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'Significant' patient safety concerns led to inspection of entire Scottish hospital
A healthcare watchdog warned of concerns for patient safety during an inspection of one of Scotland’s largest hospitals. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) inspected the Glasgow Royal Infirmary emergency department on April 9 and found “significant
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New hotel at site of former car hire depot backed
It is the rescue of a listed Georgian building in the Scottish capital that could bring wider benefits. The proposals for a luxury hotel at the site that was formerly used as a car hire business were put forward by Hackland + Dore Architects.
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Seven reasons to visit the 'other' French theme park, Parc Astérix
Having just returned from a weekend at France’s second largest theme park, it feels like we have just uncovered one of the country’s best-kept secrets. Chances are you’ve never heard of Parc Astérix, which lies 35 kilometres to the north of Paris,
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A unionist plot and shady British spooks enliven a fine conspiratorial Scots thriller
SUSPECT LOYALTIES Andrew Scott (Twa Corbies, £9.99) In the course of his four previous outings, Andrew Scott’s Edinburgh-based journalist Willie Morton has developed quite a nose for sniffing out covert plots by MI5 spooks, politicians and
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Herald Diary: Oi! Gareth! Is your England team trying to bore us all to death?
Dry humour LIKE a lost and thirsty traveller stumbling through a desert, then suddenly spying the mirage of a Tennent’s Lager can, the English football team find themselves closing in on silverware. The generous denizens of Scotia are, of course
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Holiday park firm with Scottish sites named second best in UK by Which?
A holiday park firm with two Scottish locations has been named the second best in the UK. Which? surveyed more than 1,700 people about their experiences at UK holiday parks in the last two years, asking them to rate their stays on 11 criteria,
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Who shall taketh the Scottish Conservative crown from Douglas Ross?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. There’s nothing like a drubbing to focus the mind. After being swept away by the Labour landslide last week, the Conservative Party is out of office and out of power
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Sturgeon doesn't need to apologise, says defeated SNP MP with swipe at media
Nicola Sturgeon doesn't need to apologise for the SNP's general election defeat, according to an ousted MP. Hannah Bardell also said mudslinging from within the party is unhelpful as she appealed to the party to "pull together". Ms Bardell
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Hibernian among SPFL clubs battling to sign Ross County talisman with bids 'rejected'
Two Scottish Premiership's teams are engaged in a fierce battle to secure the signature of Ross County's star striker Simon Murray. Both Hibernian and Dundee have seen their offers for the 32-year-old goal-scoring sensation rebuffed, but the chase
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ScotRail experiencing mass cancellations across network due to staff shortages
Dozens of train services in Scotland have been cancelled today due to a shortage of staff amidst an ongoing pay dispute. Cancellations and delays will be a regular occurrence today, with rail bosses advising customers to plan as far ahead as possible
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Greene: Scottish Tories face 'political extinction' without debate on future
The Scottish Conservatives could face “political extinction” if they do not have a wide debate on the future leadership of the party, an MSP has said. Jamie Greene said there should be no “swift return to business as usual” after his party slumped
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Virgin Atlantic using Prestwick Airport for pilot training
Pilots are being trained by airline Virgin Atlantic at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Flight tracking data from website Flightradar24 showed a Virgin Atlantic plane circling over Prestwick, Ayr and Troon at low altitude on Monday. The airline confirmed
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Cancer drugs among new treatments made available on the NHS
Two new cancer treatments are among the new medicines that have been approved for use on the NHS in Scotland. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) have announced it has approved Opdualag, which contains nivolumab and relatlimab, to treat advanced
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Luxurious property on Ayrshire coast near Troon hits housing market for £1.75 million
A luxurious Ayrshire home with a spa, gym, and cinema has been put on the real estate market for a huge seven-figure sum. Located near Troon, the four-bedroom property known as Heathfields has gone on the market for offers over £1,750,000, and
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Lewis Hamilton's stunning Silverstone success ‘a weight off his shoulders’
Lewis Hamilton’s fairytale first win in 945 days is a weight off the seven-time world champion’s shoulders, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has claimed. Hamilton, 39, rolled back the years at Silverstone on Sunday to claim his record-extending
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Glasgow seeks public opinion on city's tall buildings strategy
Glasgow City Council is seeking public opinion on the city's tall buildings strategy. A public consultation on tall buildings got underway this week and runs until September 30. It comes in response to "an increasing number of these being built
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Labour has just 20 months to make real change or the SNP will roar back
What does the election result mean for the future of the independence campaign? On Saturday, a correspondent maintained that the “de facto referendum” showed that the issue is no longer a priority for the electorate. Read that letter here 👈
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Rachel Reeves to set out budget date before Westminster summer recess
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the date for the Government’s first budget will be announced before the Commons summer recess and spoke of “short-term political pain to fix Britain’s foundations”. In her first major speech as Chancellor, Ms Reeves
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Nature complements creativity for visitors to scenic West Moss-side Organic Farm
Nestled within the breathtaking landscape of the Carse of Stirling and Flanders Moss National Nature Reserve, yet conveniently close to Stirling, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, lies a hidden gem – West Moss-side Organic Farm. Over the past 15 years, Kate
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Risk of power cuts and flooding as Met Office issue yellow weather warning for North
Areas in the North of Scotland could be at risk of overnight power cuts and flooded roads due to severe weather moving in on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain this week covering large parts
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Kiltwalker rewarded with £30k prize after taking part in event in memory of late wife
A Glasgow kiltwalker has been rewarded with a £30,000 prize after taking part in April’s event in memory of his wife, who died last year. Chris Morton was invited to a fake premiere of The Longest Walk - which was a film made up in his honour –
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Roz Foyer: Labour must now tear up anti-union legislation
A new dawn has broken, has it not? The sun has set on the Tories. That’s for sure. Let’s not pretend that this is anything but a good thing. The Tories being removed from power, taking their class and culture wars with them, can signal the start
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Kevin McKenna: Forget the west end, new bus tours show the real Glasgow
Us Glaswegians who proclaim the virtues of our city (whether you want to hear them or not) fancy ourselves as its cultural ambassadors and part-time tour guides. We are the bane of taxi-drivers, fancying that we know faster and highly classified
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Why are folk with learning disabilities marginalised when it comes to air travel?
By Ann Maxwell In an era where inclusivity is increasingly prioritised, why are individuals with learning disabilities still marginalised when it comes to air travel? Despite numerous advancements, our most vulnerable continue to face significant
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No other country would treat whisky the way the UK does
Nearly a year ago, the Chancellor increased excise duty on Scotch Whisky and other spirits by an eye-watering 10.1%. It was the biggest such tax hike in four decades and cemented the UK’s position as the G7 country with the highest level of duty on
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Victoria's Secret to open new 5620sqft store at Glasgow Fort shopping centre
A major fashion retailer is set to open a new store in a Glasgow shopping centre later this year. Adding to their store in Glasgow city centre, lingerie giant Victoria’s secret will open a brand-new store at the outdoor shopping centre Glasgow
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Abuse inquiry chair appeals for help investigating schools for deaf children
The chair of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) has made an appeal for help in its investigation into two residential schools for deaf children. Lady Smith wants to contact people who were residents at either St Vincent’s School for the Deaf
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Flynn: SNP's 'internal difficulties' led to loss of trust among voters
The SNP’s “internal difficulties” led to people feeling the party was detached from their daily lives, Westminster leader Stephen Flynn said as he reflected on the party’s heavy general election defeat. A disastrous election night for the SNP saw
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Scottish housebuilder to bring forward 160 new homes
A Scottish housebuilder is to bring forward 160 new homes following a decision around infrastructure and amenity contribution. Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, said there would be £900,000 investment in community facilities after the
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Incredible recovery for diabetic as '11th hour' ulcer cure saves legs from amputation
A diabetic man who was on the verge of having both legs amputated below the knees has made a full recovery after treatment with a device pioneered by Scottish inventors. Medics were hours away from sanctioning the drastic surgery after Barry Mayled's
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'A new chapter': St Johnstone takeover complete as Adam Webb outlines ambitious plans
A new chapter has begun at St Johnstone Football Club after their US takeover was confirmed. Adam Webb has taken over from the Brown family, ending the local house builders 38-year association with the McDiarmid Park outfit. In a lengthy address
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Prisoners in Scotland could be released after serving third of sentence
Long-term prisoners in Scotland could be released after serving one third of their sentence under Government plans. The Scottish Government has been wrestling with a rising prison population in recent months, with a programme of early release currently
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Motherwell begin crucial shareholder vote on proposed takeover by American investors
Motherwell Football Club is facing a crucial decision as its shareholders prepare to vote on a proposed takeover bid. Former Fir Park chairman, Brian McCafferty, has cautioned fans against accepting the offer, warning that it could jeopardise the
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Green marine projects given funding boost
Schemes working to improve the marine environment and learn more about its habits and habitats have been given a multi-million pound funding boost. Projects include using sonar to find lost creel pots – which pose an entanglement danger to marine
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Carlos Alcaraz backs Emma Raducanu amid Wimbledon mixed doubles controversy
Carlos Alcaraz has expressed his unwavering support for fellow Grand Slam champion Emma Raducanu, following her withdrawal from the mixed doubles event at Wimbledon. The 21-year-old, who is aiming for his fourth major title, acknowledged the difficulty
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Seven things to do in the French Alps during the summer
The French Alps are a popular destination for lovers of winter sports but fewer people know the breathtaking mountain range makes for a brilliant summer holiday spot as well. Last August, I travelled to Morzine, a small village on the Swiss border
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Thelin praises Aberdeen pre-season camp as 'amazing' squad curious to adapt style
Jimmy Thelin is delighted that his Aberdeen squad are already starting to grasp his way of working. The 46-year-old was appointed as the new Pittodrie manager in April but only officially began the role in June. Thelin recently took the Aberdeen
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Steve Clarke deserves criticism – but not over failure to pick Ryan Gauld
In the closing stages of their Euro 2024 group game against Hungary, Scotland were crying out for something different in attack. Steve Clarke's side had plenty of the ball but they lacked any sort of inspiration when they got into the final third
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Emma Raducanu admits Andy Murray was left disappointed after mixed doubles withdrawal
Following a disappointing end to her Wimbledon campaign, British tennis star Emma Raducanu defended her controversial decision to pull out of the mixed doubles event with Andy Murray. The 21-year-old cited a sore wrist as the reason for withdrawing
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Scotland cult hero announces retirement from football as ex-teammates pay tribute
After more than two decades of service to the game, Scotland cult-hero Andy Considine has announced his retirement from professional football. The 37-year-old revealed the news on Sunday evening, bringing an end to a storied career that spanned
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Man dies following crash after police pursuit
A man has died after a car came off a motorway and went down an embankment following a police pursuit. The white Vauxhall Corsa was travelling south on the M9 between junctions 8 and 9 when it crashed at around 11.50am on Sunday, Police Scotland
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Mark Smith: What this remarkable map of Scotland tells us about who we really are
Has everything changed? The numbers say so: SNP down from 48 to 9. Labour up from 1 to 37. The headlines say so: “Keir Starmer wants new positive relationship with Scotland”. Even my feelings say so, yours too maybe. For years: anger, frustration,
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Senior Scots Tories warn party against 'coronation' of a new leader
Senior Scottish Conservatives are warning their party against imposing a successor to Douglas Ross as leader without a contest. Rachael Hamilton, shadow cabinet secretary for rural affairs and the islands, spoke out after her colleague Maurice
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'Swinney is part of the Sturgeon problem': FM faces call to resign after rout
Alex Neil has called for a new SNP leader to be unveiled next month before Holyrood returns after the summer recess as he called for John Swinney to resign. The former SNP health secretary said Mr Swinney's position was not tenable because of the
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Letters: Reform merger with the Tory rump could be dangerous for the UK
ALEX Orr is right - the general election result demonstrates the need for electoral reform (letters, July 6). How we can describe the UK as a democracy when a party attracting only a third of the votes wins two-thirds of the seats is beyond me.
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Glasgow college to introduce new dance course for Scottish P.E. teachers
A college in Glasgow’s west end has introduced a new course designed to support P.E. teachers delivering dance lessons as part of the school curriculum. Titled ‘Dance Skills for P.E. Teachers’, the first of its kind course will cover contemporary
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'Titan' of the Scottish education world dies
Tributes have been paid from the worlds of learning, business and the wider public sector to Frank Pignatelli, a “titan of education” who has died aged 77 after a short illness. Professor Pignatelli was born in Anderston, Glasgow. His first job
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Analysis: Is John Swinney's leadership really tenable after the SNP's election rout?
After the tears and disappointment of election night, the SNP is now embroiled in angry recriminations over who is to blame for the party's catastrophic defeat. Perhaps, not surprisingly, some prominent figures are pointing to Nicola Sturgeon who
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French voters reject a far-right majority in favour of the left
Final results say a coalition of the French left has won the most seats in legislative elections. The leftist coalition has taken the most seats in parliament with 182 – well short of the 289 needed to control the National Assembly. President
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'The Tartan Army made me do it': German fan books 'bucket list' Scotland trip
A German football fan has revealed how a new-found love for the Tartan Army has inspired him to book a trip to Scotland later this year. Florian Moeller, an airline employee from Frankfurt, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to say that he had
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Alison Rowat: It’s round two of Joanna 'KO KC' Cherry v Nicola 'Motorhome' Sturgeon
“What are you going to do about this?” “Whose fault was it?” "Are you standing or not?! “Who used the last of the Touche Eclat eye bag concealer?” Okay, the last of those inquiries might have been the product of a tired mind and too
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Ian McConnell: Scottish stalwart in takeover sights as distiller prospers
There has been plenty to digest on the Scottish corporate front in recent days, amid the General Election drama which saw Labour win power with the expected big majority. We had the latest chapter in the takeover saga featuring Aberdeen-based oil
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Scottish entrepreneur targets £5 million turnover
He worked at firms ranging from big corporates to family businesses before setting out on his own. Now Colin Lamb has set a turnover target of £5 million for his consultancy. Here, he talks about the journey. Business name: Connect Three
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Is it time for Scotland to embrace local devolution?
THE former Governor of New York, Mario Cuomo, famously declared: “You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose.” With the UK General Election now concluded, the political system will be switching gear, and we’ll soon see how much poetry remains
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Plans for new hotel in Scottish city’s ‘theatre district’ approved
Plans to transform a listed Georgian building into a hotel have been approved. The proposals for a luxury hotel at the site that was formerly used as a car hire business were put forward by Hackland + Dore Architects. A planning statement said
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Scottish wind farm operators call for greater government subsidies
Scotland's renewable energy sector is calling for an increase in the subsidies that underpin new developments needed to further boost low-carbon electricity generation. Industry body Scottish Renewables and 67 other organisations representing approximately
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Apartments in Scottish city centre close to university sold to private buyer
Serviced apartments in Dundee, which can cater for up to 34 guests and have been refurbished recently, have been sold to a private buyer. READ MORE: Ian McConnell: A huge majority but Starmer has boxed himself in already The sale of the of