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Race to Iceland underway for St Mirren with Stephen Robinson ready for Valur test
The Renfrewshire edition of Race Across the World is now in full swing. Getting to Iceland from Scotland wouldn’t ordinarily be a huge undertaking but given the paucity of summer flights and the rate with which the price rocketed once it became
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Rap icon Snoop Dogg to feature as part of Paris Olympics relay
Snoop Dogg is set to lend his special “shizzle” to the final stages of the Olympic torch relay in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis on Friday. The American rapper, whose decades of hits include “What’s My Name” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot”, is in
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Labour suspends seven MPs for backing SNP two child benefit cap amendment
Labour has suspended seven MPs who voted for an SNP amendment calling for the two-child benefit cap to be scrapped. According to reports, the rebels, including former Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, will lose the whip for six months. The
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PFA Scotland chief warns over player health risks amid overloaded FIFA calendar
Fraser Wishart, the chief executive of PFA Scotland, has cautioned that the integrity of domestic competitions and player well-being could be jeopardised if FIFA fails to recognize that it has overstepped its bounds with the international calendar.
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Rodri charged by UEFA on same day Manchester City star endorsed for 2024 Ballon d'Or
Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been charged by UEFA following a controversial chant about Gibraltar during a Euro 2024 celebration event. His international teammate, Alvaro Morata, has also faced similar charges from European football's
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Olympics a fitting end for Andy Murray where he finally broke through big three
It is fitting that in the competition where Andy Murray’s glory years really began, he will also bring the curtain down on his glorious career at the top end of men’s tennis. Who could ever forget that afternoon on centre court back in 2012, when
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Catering giant cashing in as workers flock back to office
EMPTY offices and canteens became a hallmark image of the pandemic. But now they’re filling up again, as homeworkers increasingly return to their desks. For catering companies like Compass Group, this continuing trend is good news. The company
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There's no place like Edinburgh during the Fringe and I can't wait for my Irn-Bru
1 What is your Fringe show about? It’s a blend of professional comedy, life lessons, and science demos. Doktor Kaboom is an excitable, larger-than-life German scientist who just can’t wait to share the wonderful things he has learned about
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Will Labour clean up the mess made from the great British Covid Spend?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Why do they call it a tsar anyway? Given what is generally meant by the term, a government appointee who uses their specific skills to sort things out, it’s an odd title
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Herald Diary: Call that a punishment? Recalling when a belt led to a whip-round
Mauling = Moolah WE’RE reminiscing about the bad old days of school, when a belt wasn’t merely a strip of leather that prevented a pair of trousers from falling down. It was also a handy weapon used by bloodthirsty teachers to quell the rebellious
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'The doctor told me if I went home from hospital I wouldn't live through the night'
We begin at what could have been the end for Marjolein Robertson. “I was 16 and I nearly died,” the stand-up comedian is telling me in that lovely sing-song Shetland accent of hers. There’s no emphasis or emotion in the saying of it. It’s a simple,
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St Johnstone to rename Main Stand in tribute to legendary former owner Geoff Brown
St Johnstone have announced plans to rename their main stand in tribute to former owner Geoff Brown, recognising his significant contributions to the club. The ceremony is set to take place before the first Scottish Premiership match of the season
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Forget the outdoor festivals, it's time for a visual arts summer
This article appears as part of the Herald Arts newsletter. With Scotland about to disappear under a tsunami of stand-up comics, theatre shows, jugglers, stilt-walkers, sundry other street entertainers – not to mention a slew of outdoor music
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Abortion buffer zones law is 'key milestone for women's rights' as Royal Assent given
The MSP who spearheaded legislation that creates buffer zones around clinics were abortions are carried out has hailed it a ‘key milestone for women’s rights’ after it received Royal Assent. Green MSP Gillian Mackay introduced the legislation in
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Decades-old Scottish oil services company in 'milestone' takeover
Aberdeen oil services company Proserv has completed a sponsor-backed management buy-out as it aims to accelerate its growth, and announced the introduction of an employee ownership scheme, in what it is hailing as a “significant milestone” in its 60
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New novel puts bloodied but unbowed Scottish town at the heart of the plot
Adrift In The Cemetery Martin Campbell Martin Campbell, £9.99 The proceedings kick off with the kind of jokey headline attributed to local papers the world over: Dead Body Found in Cemetery. But this isn’t a joke to the unfortunate Scott
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From Boudicca to Kamala Harris and Nicola Sturgeon, women rulers face same misogyny
The next time you walk along the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and pass the John Knox house, think about what the 16th-century preacher had to say about women rulers. According to Knox, promoting a woman to rule was repugnant to nature, an insult to
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Man dies after falling overboard from Stena Line ferry at Loch Ryan Port
A man has died after falling into the water at Cairnryan this morning. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the area at 7:30am this morning after receiving reports of a man in the water at Loch Ryan Port, Cairnryan, near Stranraer.
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Sewage is back in the news – but it's not just poo we should be worried about
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter. Just under two weeks ago, in the midst of warnings not to swim at Portobello beach due to bacterial contamination, I went, instead, to Wardie, another Edinburgh swim spot. There
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BBC pay revealed as Huw Edwards earns more than £475k before controversial exit
Huw Edwards received more than £475,000 in pay from the BBC last year before he resigned from the corporation over an explicit photos controversy. He resigned in April following allegations he had paid a young person for sexually explicit pictures
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The Matt O'Riley transfer state of play as Rodgers points to Celtic 'model'
Brendan Rodgers says he is ‘relaxed’ about the transfer speculation surrounding star man Matt O’Riley, despite acknowledging that every player at the club has his price. Europa League winners Atalanta have had a second bid of around €19m rejected
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Glasgow has been let down with so many wrong turns on public transport
Glasgow’s transport system has come in for much criticism lately, with the cudgels being taken up on Saturday by Geoff Ellis, a leading light in the city’s entertainment and events sector. Read his article here 👈 Today, one of our readers
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More than £40million in funding announced for new electric buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government will fund more than £40million worth of electric buses – and have promised to deliver a new charging network for buses, coaches and HGVs. John Swinney said the vehicles would be used to serve ‘100 new inter-city bus routes
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'Disaster': 18-storey student block approved despite local objections
A student aparthotel labelled by locals as a "disaster" has been approved in Glasgow city centre. As reported by our sister title the Glasgow Times in April last year, plans were submitted for the demolition of the building at the corner of Cambridge
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Leagues and unions to sue FIFA over ‘unsustainable’ international calendar
The Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association are suing FIFA alongside other European domestic leagues and unions over what they allege is abuse of a dominant position. Football’s world governing body is accused of taking “unilateral
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Dear green place: how a purple, building eating plant is devouring Glasgow landmarks
With its heavy, drooping purple blooms, it may appear to be a welcome burst of pretty colour amid the harsh urban landscape. But concern is mounting over the proliferation of the so-called ‘butterfly bush’ buddleia - also known as buddlejah - and
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New student housing will boost Glasgow city centre appeal
The demand for additional student accommodation in Scotland is no new issue: In 2022, we heard how students at the University of Glasgow were told to consider withdrawing from their studies if they hadn’t found a place to live by enrolment, underlining
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Letters: It's nonsense to say that golf in Scotland is for the elite
ROSEMARY Goring ("Make America golf again, but who are the real winners?", The Herald, July 20) manages to unfairly link Donald Trump with every historic negative of golf including misogyny and big business decisions taken in smoke-filled clubhouses
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Man who smuggled £1m worth of 'Twitter' cocaine in secret compartment jailed
A man caught smuggling £1million worth of cocaine - embossed with the Twitter logo - into Scotland via a secret compartment in the back of a van has been jailed for six years. Kurtis James Taylor was pulled over while driving a black Vauxhall Vivaro
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Historic Glasgow school will be turned into flats
A historic Glasgow school will be turned into flats after plans were approved. Our sister title the Glasgow Times reported in September 2023 that a planning application was submitted to transform the former Allan Glen's School and the current Phoenix
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Fraudulent vote row hits Hugo Awards ahead of Glasgow event
Votes cast in the 2024 Hugo Awards have been rejected after they were discovered to have been made fraudulently by the committee behind the competition. The prestigious awards, which have been running for 71 years, celebrate the best of science
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First look inside designer brand store as it reopens in Edinburgh following expansion
Designer brand Michael Kors have opened their expanded lifestyle store in Edinburgh. Multrees Walk in the capital has been home to a Michael Kors store since 2012 and the designer brand has now reopened as a much larger shop as part of their growth
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Edinburgh facing tram strikes as workers balloted over airport issue
Strikes could hit Edinburgh's tram network, as workers are balloted over action due to issues with the route to Edinburgh Airport. Drivers, ticket service assistants, controllers and vehicle maintenance workers who are members of the Unite union
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Scottish space company takes off in London
Rocket launch services company Orbex is setting up a new office in London to facilitate further fundraising while also expanding its headquarters in northern Scotland. Chief executive Phil Chambers said it was a "huge milestone" as the company
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Scotland striker Che Adams joins Torino after leaving Southampton
Scotland international Che Adams has joined Serie A outfit Torino on a free transfer. The 28-year-old, who was part of Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad, has penned a three-year deal with the Turin club following the expiry of his contract with Southampton
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Conservatives announce leadership contest rules and when new leader will be in place
The Conservative Party has announced the process by which it will select its next leader. The party was badly beaten by Labour in the general election in July, but leader Rishi Sunak did not immediately step down. The former Prime Minister
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Andy Murray confirms he will retire from tennis after Paris Olympics
Andy Murray has confirmed he will retire from tennis after this summer’s Olympics in Paris. The three-time grand slam champion stated on social media that the Games will be his "last ever tennis tournament". Murray played at Wimbledon for the
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When MPs will vote on the two-child benefit cap and why it matters for Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer is likely to face a big test right away as his government faces mounting pressure over the two-child benefit cap. The Labour party has been urged to scrap the controversial measure, but did not include a pledge to do in the King's
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‘Landmark moment’ as study shows about half of Scottish entrepreneurs female
Researchers have hailed a “landmark moment” for Scotland after a study showed that women accounted for around half of all entrepreneurs last year. The global entrepreneurship monitor (GEM), an annual measure of entrepreneurship, found 8.6% of working-age
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School of hard knocks: Teacher turned MMA pro Gemma Auld on preparing for Hydro debut
Enforcing discipline in the classroom shouldn’t be a problem for Gemma Auld. The Ayrshire primary school teacher is discovering there aren’t enough hours in the day as she juggles the commitments of the day job with her burgeoning talent as a mixed
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Increase in travel for gigs as Taylor Swift forecast to contribute £1bn to economy
An increasing number of British fans have to travel across the UK to see high-profile music acts, a new report has revealed. Research by UK Music says 18.2 million people travelled from UK towns and cities in 2023 to see shows such as Beyonce’s
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Rashaad Sabab: Labour must be brave and support working families - not pensioners
ON July 4, the electorate handed Labour an immense mandate for change, both in Scotland and across the UK. By pledging to improve public services and grow the economy without raising income tax, national insurance contributions or VAT, the new Government
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Kevin McKenna: This survey exposes the SNP's culture of hostility to Christians
The belief that Scotland is a progressive democracy was tested to the full during last year’s SNP leadership contest. It became clear that of the two candidates who were known to have religious convictions, only one – Kate Forbes – was experiencing
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Letters: The imposition of CfE is at the heart of our education crisis
YOUR lead story on Saturday ("Rural pupils going to higher education drops to record low", The Herald, July 20) identified a persistent problem in Scotland’s secondary education system, performance disparity across distributed geographical areas. Yet
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New poll finds majority of Christians feel unsupported by Scottish Government
There is a "feeling of exclusion" amongst Christians in Scotland, a new thinktank has warned after a poll found more than 70% feel the Scottish Government does not support them. The survey for the new think tank, Logos Scotland, also found that
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Tory MSP accuses Findlay of disrespecting party with 'premature' leadership bid
Russell Findlay has been accused of disrespecting party members after he announced his bid to be the next leader of the Scottish Conservative before the start of the contest. Jamie Greene, who is also considering a run at the top job, said it would
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80 housing association tenants seek damages for black mould after baby’s death
A personal injury firm is seeking damages in dozens of cases where it claims tenants' health has been harmed by prolonged exposure to hazardous black mould, amid calls for tighter legislation. Claire Campbell, a partner at Thompsons Solicitors,
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College lecturers renew industrial action as union warns strikes could follow
Renewed strikes could hit Scotland's colleges after lecturers voted to continue industrial action in a long-running pay dispute. Members of the EIS-FELA (Education Institute for Scotland - Further Education Lecturers Association) union have been
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Tory leadership
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Tory leadership You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Nick Rodger: Blink and you'll miss it schedule does men's majors no favours
I’m not sure where the time goes but I’ve just racked up my 25th Open Championship. I thought the R&A would’ve commissioned a limited-edition commemorative dish cloot to flog in the merchandise tent at Royal Troon. But they didn’t. Maybe for my
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Scottish cities climb UK league table for inward investment draw
Edinburgh has climbed above Greater Manchester in the latest foreign direct investment attractiveness league table of UK city locations, a study shows. The Scottish capital climbed two places to secure sixth position, also moving above Birmingham
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What do the new government’s plans mean for your pension?
By Jen Paice IT’S no surprise that the King’s Speech has sparked plenty of headlines, providing the first official opportunity for the new government to set out its plans for the future with key legislation and proposals. And one which will catch
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Professional services firm reveals key promotion, hires in Scotland
Professional services firm Aon has declared it has “strengthened” the team in its Edinburgh office with a promotion and two appointments. Steven Black, who has 22 years of industry experience, has been promoted to head of office. He assumes overall
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Ryanair looks to offer discounted fares amid profits slump
BUDGET airline Ryanair has said its profits after tax dipped sharply by almost half in its first quarter, between April and June, as cost-conscious passengers reined in their spending. The Dublin-listed carrier also pointed to the timing of Easter
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Markets take stock as US political show rolls on
Since the pandemic and all that followed in its wake it seems as if we should be getting accustomed to everything but business as usual, yet fate still has a funny way of pushing the boundaries of credibility. Like an increasingly untenable plot
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Finance chief joins Scottish electric vehicle charging firm
FOR EV, the nascent Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider, has expanded its team with the appointment of Graham Neill as chief financial officer. Mr Neill, who has a background in professional services, debt finance, and private equity
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Ayr sees dip in prime lamb sales
Round-up Prime lamb numbers at Ayr were down yesterday and trade was broadly similar to last week at an average of 301p/kg or £132/head and a peak of £172/head for a pen of Suffolks from Laigh Borland or 331p/kg for Texels from Farden. Cast sheep
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'Remarkable' discovery confirms assassination attempt on Bonnie Prince Charlie
Researchers have uncovered long-sought evidence of an assassination attempt on Bonnie Prince Charlie as he slept at Bannockburn House. Charles Edward Stuart led the Jacobite Rebellion, an attempt to restore his bloodline to the monarchy of Scotland
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National Archives secrets revealed: From Kim Philby to what Bush said about Israel
New papers released by the National Archives reveals Tony Blair's government feared the Israeli army was "out of control", and that the British Library sought to buy the official records of a notorious double agent. British Government documents
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British Airways to fund training for 200 pilots in latest recruitment drive
A major airline has announced plans to recruit pilots from underprivileged backgrounds. British Airways confirmed today, that £21 million will be invested into the company as part of its latest recruitment drive. The airline will be giving