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Stephen Robinson reveals Dennis Adeniran St Mirren deal was five years in the making
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. When Dennis Adeniran trotted onto the surface at Cappielow Park as a trialist for St Mirren, there was a scramble to discover his name, where he played and
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Steve Clarke 'still has credit in bank' as Scotland star is first to break cover
The upwards trajectory upon which Steve Clarke had Scotland merrily travelling is starting to seem like a distant memory. The desperately disappointing European Championship campaign and the run of just one win in their last 12 matches – a friendly
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Rory McIlroy 'surprised' by the way the back nine played at Royal Troon
Rory McIlroy admits the back nine caught him by surprise on day one of The Open. The Northern Irishman struggled at Royal Troon with a final-round score of +7 par 78. It was far from vintage from the world ranked number two as he gave himself
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Judy Murray tennis centre near Dunblane to get £5m in LTA funding
The Lawn Tennis Association has announced it will provide £5m in funding for a tennis centre Judy Murray is hoping to build outside of Dunblane. Planning permission has been granted in principle for a £40m complex in Park of Keir, but has been
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Brown seizes the day in the darkness to lead The Open Championship at Royal Troon
Tam arte quam marte, indeed. Royal Troon’s old Latin motto, ‘as much by skill as by strength’, gets trotted out a lot during Open Championship week, whether it’s to illuminate the qualities needed to master the noble links, or the attributes required
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St Mirren to face Icelandic side Valur in Conference League qualifier
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. St Mirren will face Valur in the UEFA Conference League. Stephen Robinson's side enter the competition in the second qualifying round next week. St
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Care-experienced band set sights on stardom after releasing debut single
As the birthplace of artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Paolo Nutini, Joe Egan, Drew McDowall and Kelly Marie, Paisley has produced its fair share of musical talent over the years. Now a new Paisley band, comprised of five musically talented care-experienced
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Scott and MacIntyre content with their lot on day one of The Open
In theory, sleeping should be a fairly straight forward process. All you have to do, after all, is lie on your back and shut your eyes. It’s so easy, even a corpse can do it. But trying to nod off the night before you make your Open Championship
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Ignore the Red Scare, Keir Starmer is right to apply VAT to private schools
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. So there we have it: VAT will be applied to private school fees. Keir Starmer pledged to do it and, incredibly, then actually went ahead and did it. I know, I was
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Poll: Does Glasgow need more cycle lanes?
Glasgow is presently in the midst of a revamp which plans to transform the city into an integrated network of pedestrian and cycle routes. The Avenues Project is dubbed “the largest project of its kind in the UK”, encompassing work across the city
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If you think Bohemian Rhapsody is everywhere again, you’re not going crazy
If you’ve heard Queen’s megahit ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in an advert, film trailer or thrown into radio and streaming playlists once again, it’s not a coincidence, and don’t worry, you haven’t time travelled back to 1975 or to the marketing blitz for Wayne
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The Eagle: An Open Championship diary
The golf writers certainly earn their corn during an Open Championship week. The media centre, an eclectic holding zone which resembles Noah’s Ark and occasionally reeks like it too, echoes to the clatters of endeavour as the scribes batter away at
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Fears for Scots green jobs as Labour set to block Harland & Wolff loan guarantee
Hundreds of manufacturing jobs in Scotland could be at risk, with unions expecting the new Labour government to block a £200 million loan guarantee request from troubled shipbuilder Harland & Wolff. The Belfast-based company - best known for building
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Drinks group benefits from enduring appeal of Scotch whisky and clever business model
THERE’S no doubt that the global appeal of Scotch whisky – Scotland’s largest export – continues to endure. In February, the Scotch Whisky Association has released export figures that show the value of Scotch exports topped £5.6 billion in 2023 with
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Edinburgh spirits group reaches ‘turning point’ as stock valued at over £100m
PIONEERING drinks group the Artisanal Spirits Company has undertaken an independent valuation of its Scotch whisky spirit stock, putting an estimated current value of cask inventory at £98.4 million which represents an uplift of around £76m, it revealed
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The Scottish Government and councils are keeping secrets from you...
This article appears as part of the Lessons to Learn newsletter. A proposal for how the Scottish Government will distribute £145.5m between local governments is being debated in near-total secrecy. Presumably, the agreement in question defines
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Summer's big Scottish exhibition is an evocative blockbuster of a lost era
An Irish Impressionist: Lavery on Location The National (Royal Scottish Academy), Edinburgh Until october 27, Four stars A Belfast-born Glasgow Boy whose life was as eventful as his paintings are sedate, Sir John Lavery fills the National
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Baby dies after contracting whooping cough as cases surge in Scotland
A baby aged under 12 months died earlier this year after contracting whooping cough in Scotland, amid a sharp spike in cases of the illness. Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures show there have been 5,270 laboratory-confirmed cases of whooping
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Michelin star chef to board luxury floating hotel for three fine dining events
A Michelin-star chef will board a luxury floating hotel in Scotland next month to present three evenings of fine dining events. Conor Toomey, formerly of Condita restaurant in Edinburgh, will bring a special set dinner menu to Fingal from August
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Herald Diary: Lulu with hearing problems? No surprise there
Noises off ICONIC Glasgow chanteuse Lulu has been complaining about hearing loss, notes reader Robert Menzies. Robert is entirely sympathetic, for it’s a terrible misfortune, especially for somebody working in the music industry. However
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Marissa MacWhirter: It's easy to hate bike lanes but they could be Glasgow's saviour
There’s an episode of Grand Designs from 2019 famed for being the “saddest ever”. In it, Edward and Hazel Short sink their life savings into building the extravagant Chesil Cliff House in North Devon. Inspired by a lighthouse, the dramatic build juts
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Scotland's southernmost whisky distillery announces first release of five year series
Scotland’s southernmost whisky distillery has launched the second chapter in its Master Distiller’s collection with a limited edition series that will span five years. The Wave from Bladnoch Distillery in Galloway demonstrates the marrying process
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Scottish Government accused of ‘corporate homicide’ over Covid failings
Scottish citizens were let down by the UK and the Scottish Government and their inability to prepare for the Covid-19 pandemic. A report from the UK-wide inquiry stated that all government within the UK hadn’t sufficiently prepared for a pandemic
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Harry Potter walking tour named UK's best free family attraction
A Harry Potter-themed walking tour in Edinburgh has been named the UK's best free family-friendly attraction. Hotel chain Village Hotels analysed Tripadvisor reviews to find the UK’s free family-friendly attractions with the highest percentage
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New theatre rom-com has an unusual twist
When was the last time you put pen to paper and wrote a letter to someone close to your heart? When was the last time you felt the scratch of fountain pen on Basildon Bond, or the heady swish of Bic Biro race across a card? Ages ago, eh? But haven
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Justin Thomas heading in ‘right direction’ after impressive start to The Open
A year after crashing out of the Open having made “bonehead mistakes”, Justin Thomas is a lot happier with his game after shooting a three-under 68 to take the clubhouse lead at Royal Troon. Missing the cut by eight shots at Hoylake 12 months ago
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Teen charged after 'stolen' car involved in police chase in Edinburgh
A teenager has been charged after a 'stolen' car was involved in a police chase in Edinburgh. Around 7.50pm on Wednesday, police said officers observed a stolen vehicle being driven in the West Port area of the city. It failed to stop, and a short
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Ferguson Marine insists firm can secure £175m CalMac contract despite ferry fiasco
Ferguson Marine has insisted they can build the seven new CalMac ferries, despite failing to meet basic requirements set out in the tender document. John Petticrew, the boss of the state-owned shipyard, said they would bid “aggressively” for the
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Caledonian Sleeper launches photography competition celebrating UK beauty spots
It is hailed as one of Lonely Planet’s ‘Super Sleeper Trains’ and has made the world’s best-selling travel guidebook’s top 10 list. Six nights per week, the Caledonian Sleeper transports guests both north and south between Aberdeen, Edinburgh,
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Mum who nearly died from alcoholism now volunteers at clinic that saved her
A Paisley mother who nearly died of alcoholism last year has turned her life around and is now volunteering at the same Scottish rehabilitation clinic where she was treated. Emma Harrison was admitted to hospital three times at the start of 2023
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Scottish and UK Governments not properly prepared for pandemic, Covid Inquiry finds
Both the Scottish and UK governments “failed their citizens" by not adequately preparing for Covid-19, the UK wide public inquiry into the pandemic has found. In its first report into preparedness for a pandemic, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry said there
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When will we know what's been going on at Ferguson Marine?
The news that Ferguson Marine is to get a further £14 million investment from the Scottish Government was welcomed by our Business Editor, Ian McConnell, who argued that the yard has been used as a political football for years. Today, however one
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Former First Minister Humza Yousaf and wife welcome birth of new baby
Former SNP leader Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla have been congratulated from across the political spectrum after they announced the birth of a baby girl. The arrival of Liyana Jenin Yousaf was announced on the MSP for Glasgow Pollok's
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Graham Potter stays tight-lipped on England job speculation and praises Southgate
Graham Potter refused to comment on the ongoing speculation linking him to the England national team job, instead choosing to heap praise on the outgoing boss Gareth Southgate. Potter, who was receiving an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett
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Famous Scottish steak pie and haggis brands taken over
A new Scottish business has announced its arrival by making investments in two of the country’s most renowned and long-established food producers. Macallan Food Group, which has been set up by industry veterans Bill Hazeldean and Stewart McLelland
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Keir Starmer wants closer relationship with Europe as PM makes vow over ECHR
Keir Starmer has said he wants the UK to have a closer partnership with the European Union and work closely with them at the European Political Summit. The Prime Minister hopes that the summit will provide a chance to reset the relationship between
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Letters: It is madness to throw good money after bad at Ferguson Marine
IN 2019, before Ferguson Marine was nationalised, I had a letter printed in The Herald cautioning the Scottish Government into using taxpayers' money to support a failing shipyard. This yard had been in receivership so many times over the previous
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Pre-school education shake-up needs grit… and sawdust
The Labour Government’s most striking education commitment is to create 3,000 new nursery classes across England, funded by ending private school tax breaks. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson plans to recruit 6,500 teachers, and has appointed
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Hearts sporting director Joe Savage quits role as club reflect on successful period
Joe Savage has stepped down from his role as Heart of Midlothian sporting director, the club have confirmed. They state that "following discussions with chief executive Andrew McKinlay, Savage expressed his desire to leave his role to take some
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Over 20 venues sign up to take part in new Scottish whisky festival
A new Scottish whisky festival designed to create a ‘walkable city-wide distillery tour’ will launch in Aberdeen this autumn. The inaugural Whisky Week will run from September 5 to 15, putting the Granite City’s vibrant bar scene and distilleries
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How £1.6m Theo Bair transfer is motivating Motherwell men to shine
Newly signed striker Zach Robinson is eager to make his mark at Fir Park and become the next success story for the Scottish Premiership club. The 22-year-old forward joined Motherwell from AFC Wimbledon last month, where he spent the last two seasons
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Scottish law firm announces raft of new promotions
Legal firm Thorntons has announced 22 new promotions across its Scottish operations as it continues to expand with two new office openings in the past year. The promotions include 10 new senior solicitors along as well as legal director and associate
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The Fringe is great but it's the Primark I really come to Edinburgh for
1 What is your Fringe show about? My show Artificially intelligent is about the time I asked ChatGPT to write me a hilarious musical comedy show based on my life. Because it didn’t know who I am I had to provide it with more information about me
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Inside new Edinburgh hotel as award-winning Resident launches new venue
An award-winning collection of hotels will open up their new venue in Edinburgh later this year with guests able to book stays from September. The Resident will open on September 1 and is the first Scottish destination of the brand, with four in
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Edinburgh to New York plane fire caused by fuel leak, official report finds
A fire which ignited on a Boeing plane bound for New York from Edinburgh was caused by a fuel leak, with the "potential for a more significant event to have occurred". In February of 2023, Delta Airlines flight DAL209 was forced to make an emergency
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Malky Mackay explains how Hibs plan to utilise partnership with Premier League club
Hibernian sporting director Malky Mackay has laid out his vision for the club's partnership with Bournemouth, which is led by billionaire owner Bill Foley. Mackay is seeking quality over quantity in his summer recruitment, as he looks to help David
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The Open as it happened: Day 2 of the championship at Royal Troon
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Glasgow bus fares rise as First raises prices months after freezing in annual review
First Glasgow has announced it is increasing its fares, having frozen them earlier in the year. In March the operator said it was freezing prices on the "majority" of tickets following an annual review. Tap On, Tap Off tickets, two-trip, day
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Motorcyclist, 21, killed in collision with tanker in East Lothian
A motorcyclist has been killed in a collision with a tanker in East Lothian. A 21-year-old man on a Kawasaki ZX 900E was involved in a collision with a red Scania tanker on the B1345, around 1.5miles north of Drem. Emergency services attended
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Trust needs to be built to move forward on Grangemouth, says transition report
What happens at Grangemouth is not just a litmus test for a Just Transition in Scotland, but also, said Scotland's Just Transition Commission co-chair, Professor Dave Reay, “how the Scottish and UK Governments work together on what is a fundamental
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Celtic must solve pathway issue as Daniel Kelly looks to be latest lost talent
When Celtic released news recently of a revamp to their academy coaching set-up, it rather brought to mind the old metaphor about rearranging the deckchairs on The Titanic. No matter the configuration, the outcome has long seemed pre-ordained.
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Unemployment rises and wage growth slows amid 'cooling' job market
Unemployment has risen and wage growth is slowing in the UK, according to the Office for National Statistics. The non-ministerial department has released its latest quarterly figures on the state of the UK economy, finding that unemployment had
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Justin Leonard hits the first shot of the 152nd Open at Royal Troon
Former champion Justin Leonard got the 152nd Open Championship under way at Troon in overcast and breezy conditions. The 52-year-old, who has an exemption for another eight years as a result of his victory here in 1997, has not appeared in a major
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UK Covid inquiry to publish first report - what to expect
Failures to properly prepare for a pandemic in the UK are expected to be laid bare on Thursday as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry publishes its first report. Inquiry chair Baroness Heather Hallett will report on how well the UK was able to face a deadly
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Deep state black ops to false flag plots, the madness at the heart of Trump shooting
Have you been on X (still better known as Twitter) since Sunday? I wouldn’t. It’s where reason and hope have gone to die. Here’s a brief taste of the conspiracy theories saturating the site following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. “
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SNP motion calling for scrapping of two child cap receives cross party support
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for a ministerial taskforce on child poverty, in a bid to see off growing dissent over the government's plans to keep the two-child cap. However, the Prime Minister still faces the prospect of his first major
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Brian Wilson: Can Great British Energy overcome the resistance of vested interests?
It is always mildly amusing to speculate upon which parts of the speech the monarch is obliged to read out are delivered through gritted teeth. VAT on private school fees? Finally getting rid of hereditaries from the House of Lords? Dangerous precedent
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Letters: The sooner Trump is President, the safer the world will be
IT was President de Gaulle who first realised that power accrues to leaders who do the unexpected, and then President Nixon used Henry Kissinger to convince those opposing the USA that he was capable of pushing the nuclear button. By shaking his
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Kirsty Hughes: When it comes to Europe, UK is in the same position as Azerbaijan
Today, in the grand and leafy surroundings of Blenheim Palace, Keir Starmer will host around 45 European leaders for a one-day summit. It’s the fourth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC), President Macron’s brainchild to bring together
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Are we there yet? Countdown to Killie's big Europa League kick-off underway
This piece is an extract from yesterday's The Rugby Road Gates newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Wednesday. To receive our full, free Kilmarnock newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. We’re heading towards the middle
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the King's Speech
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the King's Speech You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Multi-million pound life science investment in drive to create 800 jobs in Scots city
Scottish Enterprise has made a multi-million pound commitment to a plan to develop a life sciences complex in Dundee under an initiative that ministers hope will create 800 jobs in the area. The development agency has agreed to provide £8 million
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Telescope birthday present inspires venture now backed by Middle Eastern investor
An image-sharing platform for astronomers and astrophotographers, Picastro, has been launched by Ayrshire entrepreneur Tom McCrorie, following a six-figure investment. Law firm Harper Macleod, which advised Mr McCrorie on the investment, said the
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Longtown auction sees outstanding sale of store lambs
Farming Round-up By Alec Ross Lambs at Newton Stewart yesterday averaged 298p/kg or £126/head and sold to £150/head for Dutch Spotted lambs from Chapelton or 318p/kg for Kirranrae. Well fleshed cast ewes sold well with leaner types
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'Milestone' hailed at £20m East Kilbride development
Work on the third phase of a £20 million speculative commercial property development in East Kilbride has been completed, as details of a major tenant were announced. The new industrial building at Langlands Commercial Park, which is being developed
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Scotch whisky giant sells major wine brands
THE owner of Scotch whisky giant Chivas Brothers has sold off an international wine portfolio which includes the big-selling Jacob’s Creek and Campo Viejo brands. Paris-based Pernod Ricard said the wines, which sell more than 10 million nine-litre
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Scott Wright: Can Scottish tourism industry learn from Portugal?
Could Scotland learn from Portugal on how to promote itself and its produce better to international tourists? Having recently spent time in Portugal’s two biggest cities, Lisbon and Porto, it is certainly tempting to think so. Meander through the