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Full Aberdeen dressing room praying Bojan Miovski decides to remain at Pittodrie
Bojan Miosvki’s importance to Aberdeen can’t be underestimated. With 26 goals to his name in an underperforming Dons team last time out, it’s no wonder La Liga side, Espanyol, have joined Italian Serie A high flyers, Bologna, and clubs from across
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What Euro money could mean to Kilmarnock as Derek McInnes addresses defence
There can no longer be any argument that the appointment of Derek McInnes has been transformational for Kilmarnock as a team, but what he has managed to bring into the club in terms of finances could be just as significant. McInnes will lead his
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Vassell hopes Euro glory can inspire Kilmarnock kids like Drogba inspired him
When Kyle Vassell was growing up, he used to be dazzled by the superstars of Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea as they battled on the European stage. Now, it is his turn to step into that spotlight, and hopefully inspire a generation of young Kilmarnock
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Andy Murray’s warrior spirit will continue to burn bright at Paris Olympics
Andy Murray’s warrior spirit will continue to burn bright when finishes his illustrious career on a high at the 2024 Paris Olympics, revealed former coach Àlex Corretja. Murray, 37, took to X to confirm that his run at Roland-Garros will be the
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Three in critical condition after serious crash involving police vehicle on M8
Police in Glasgow are appealing for witnesses following a serious road crash on the M8 near to junction 13 (Provan) on Wednesday. Around 1.10pm, a Mercedes A45 collided with an unmarked Volvo S90 police car and a Mercedes CLS, which were on the
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Andy Murray backs mother Judy amid controversy over Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon pullout
Andy Murray has publicly defended his mother, Judy, as he addressed the controversy surrounding Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal from the mixed doubles at Wimbledon for the first time. The situation escalated when Raducanu accepted Murray's invitation
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Scottish M&S store reopens after £3.2 million transformation
A Scottish M&S store has reopened following a multi-million-pound transformation. The M&S Newton Mearns transformation is part of the retailer's £30 million investment in its stores across Scotland announced earlier this year, which is
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Reality dawns for Scottish Labour MPs as Sir Keir ploughs on with Rishi's agenda
Never has benign and consensual seemed so sinister. There’s lulling someone into a false sense of security and then there’s what Rishi Sunak did to Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s questions. It had all started so agreeably, but then so had
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Skye fossils show Jurassic mammals lived longer and grew more slowly than today
Mammals that lived alongside dinosaurs grew more slowly and lived longer than they do today, analysis of fossils found on the Isle of Skye has revealed. A team led by researchers at National Museums Scotland analysed the fossils of an adult and
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Council leaders to ask Scottish Government for more money to avoid bin strikes
Unions have warned ministers to act on a “window of opportunity” to end looming bin strikes after council leaders voted to ask the Scottish Government for additional money. Cosla, the body which represents Scotland’s 32 local authorities, agreed
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Kilmarnock criticised for 'very bad' Rugby Park pitch by Europa League opponents
Cercle Brugge head coach Miron Muslic is bracing for a challenging encounter when his team faces Kilmarnock in a Europa League qualifier on Thursday. He acknowledges that both the condition of the artificial Rugby Park pitch and the strength of
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Outdoor cinema announces programme of free to watch 'feel good classics'
A free outdoor cinema will present a two-month line-up of ‘feel-good classics’ in Edinburgh this summer. Across July and August, a selection of films including Chicken Run, Grease, The Devil Wears Prada and Barbie as well as live screenings of
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'Enchanting' new exhibition opens at The Glasgow Gallery
The light is a defining theme throughout Helen L. Robertson and Ellis O’Connor’s work. Based in and around Skye both artists work on site where they are exposed to the vast landscape and ever-changing elements. This body of work captures the ephemeral
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Government told how to save lives by changing prostate cancer guidelines
Prostate Cancer UK have issued the government with a plan to deliver on a manifesto pledge to save lives through earlier diagnoses and to root out racial and regional health inequalities. They believe it can be done in just a year and their solution
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The Tories need to be the 'crazy gang' of Scottish politics
Up to nine potential candidates are considering putting their names forward to be the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives. The party's management board is due to meet next week to discuss the timetable and the process. In today's Unspun, Liam
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A new era of Kilmarnock FC coverage - introducing the Killie Chronicle
Welcome to an exciting, new era of coverage for the club you love, Kilmarnock FC. I’m delighted to announce the launch of the Killie Chronicle just in time for the start of the 2024/25 season. This is your chance to sign up for the best reporting
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Beware: If you drive anywhere in Scotland, you are sharing the road with eejits
So I’m driving along the motorway doing the speed limit in the outside lane, when what do you think happens? I find myself in what feels like a high-speed chase. Some maniac has woven in and out of the traffic to slam up behind me, flashing his
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'Sacrosanct' family holidays help lift profits at easyJet
By Victoria Masterson Family holidays aren’t going anywhere – despite household finances being tighter. This was the verdict of analysts reviewing latest quarterly trading numbers from easyJet, Britain’s biggest budget airline. There was
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Andy Murray 'content' with retirement from tennis as he confirms Paris Olympics plans
Andy Murray has declared that the upcoming Paris Olympics will mark the end of his illustrious tennis career, stating that he feels it is the "right time" to retire. The two-time Olympic singles champion expressed his satisfaction with this decision
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WhatsApp used to convey health data of unborn baby who died days after birth
A hospital in the Scottish Borders has been reprimanded after critical information to assess the condition of a premature baby was conveyed through social media. A complaint has been upheld by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against
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Herald Diary: Why it's not worth negotiating with the binmen
Mind your language IN his courting days reader Phil Owen invited a young lady to a swanky Chinese restaurant in Glasgow city centre. As the waiter was placing the first course on the table, he smiled, said, “Bon appetit,” then shimmered off
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'She was no saint' - Remembering Sinead O’Connor one year on from her death
One year on from her death, how does Sinead O’Connor deserve to be remembered? It’s a question I found myself asking whilst listening to Archive on 4 on Radio 4 on Saturday night. Sinead O’Connor: A Life in 10 Songs, presented by Jo Whiley, was very
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After the benefit cap vote, has Keir Starmer put Anas Sarwar in trouble?
"That's not how we work in the Labour Party." Thus spake deputy leader Angela Rayner when asked whether the party's candidate for Rutherglen & Hamilton West, Michael Shanks, would be suspended by the party in the event he voted against a three-line
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Planes, trains & automobiles (and boats): Six incredible journeys in Scotland
Let’s face it – journeys can be deathly dull. Ask anyone who has to endure a mind-numbing daily commute. But handily Scotland is also home to a flurry of world-class journeys, unique experiences that – sometimes literally – elevate you from the everyday
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Work finished on first high-rise in Scotland to have dangerous cladding replaced
A block of flats in Aberdeen is the first in Scotland to have dangerous cladding removed and replaced as part of a government pilot scheme set up following the Grenfell tragedy. Extensive construction work was carried out on the nine-storey building
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Jimmy Thelin confident Aberdeen are prepared in event of Bojan Miovski transfer exit
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin is confident the club are prepared for the possible transfer exit of Bojan Miovski. The prolific goalscorer had watched the Dons' first two Premier Sports Cup group stage matches from the sidelines as the Pittodrie staff
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Work starts on houses at famous British Army base in 'one of most-sought-after areas'
Work is due to start “immediately” on what is described as an “exciting refurbishment of 78 former army HQ homes in one of Edinburgh's most-sought-after areas”. The houses, once home to military families, will now be renovated into “quality starter
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Scottish teenager up for the challenge of making it in the US
17-year-old Jude Colvin has become the latest lucky Scot to join the prestigious NFL Academy in London, an elite American football program dedicated to nurturing student-athletes from across the globe. The NFL Academy creates pathways for these
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Football governing bodies reach agreement on commercial gambling income
Commercial income from gambling sponsorship must be reinvested into infrastructure and programmes which benefit the community and fans under a new code of conduct agreed by the Premier League, EFL, the Football Association and Women’s Super League.
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Two police officers taken to hospital after crash closes M8 eastbound
Two on-duty police officers were taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash which closed part of the M8. The eastbound motorway was closed at junction 13, to the east of Glasgow, following the crash at 1.10pm on Wednesday. A police car and
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'Avoid the area': Properties evacuated in Scots town after gas leak
A number of properties in Blairgowrie have been evacuated due a gas leak. Police and emergency services are currently at the scene in the Terminus Street area of the town. A number of roads have also been closed to traffic. The incident
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Edinburgh MP's 'fit to burst' class fears over plan to add VAT to private school fees
Edinburgh’s schools are “fit to burst” and cannot afford an influx of children exiled from the capital’s private schools, Sir Keir Starmer has been warned. Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine told the Prime Minister that many parents and teachers in the
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Famous city hotels awarded prestigious environmental certification
Two famous city hotels are celebrating after both were awarded prestigious environmental certification. Glasgow hotels voco Grand Central and Kimpton Blythswood Square have been awarded Green Key certification, an internationally recognised accolade
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Deliberate fire causes extensive damage to derelict hotel
Police are appealing for witnesses following a wilful fire-raising at a derelict building in Dumbarton. The incident happened around 9pm on Sunday at the Dumbuck House Hotel on Glasgow Road in the town. The fire was put out by the Scottish
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One of Glasgow's busiest bridges on track to reopen to traffic
One of Glasgow’s busiest bridges is on track to re-open to traffic next month. Network Rail and its contractor, Story Contracting, are now in the final phase of a £12.6 million project to replace the structure on Shields Road. The bridge carries
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Starmer defends two child cap vote and criticises SNP over Scots poverty rates
Sir Keir Starmer has attacked the Scottish Government’s record on tackling child poverty, saying the SNP needed to explain why numbers have increased during their time in office. The Labour leader’s criticism came after Stephen Flynn used used
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Monarchy’s income to rise by £45m to more than £130m due to Crown Estate profits
The monarchy is to receive a boost of more than £45 million, with a 53% jump in its official annual income to more than £130 million. Profits from the Crown Estate to £1.1 billion mean the taxpayer-funded Sovereign Grant, which supports the official
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Family of man who died in custody to sue prison service and prosecutors
A family is suing the Scottish prison and prosecution services and Government ministers over his death after he died while being restrained by prison officers. Allan Marshall was 30 when he died at HMP Edinburgh in 2015 after a lengthy struggle
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The utter folly of continuing with the monarchy
Amidst the pomp and pageantry of the King’s Speech last week, Keir Starmer’s Government spelled out its priorities for the year ahead. Writing in The Herald on Monday, STUC general secretary Roz Foyer poured scorn on the fripperies while analysing
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History-making Lynda Myles to receive BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Contribution Award
Ground-breaking film producer Lynda Myles is to receive a BAFTA Scotland Outstanding Contribution to Film Award next month. The award is one BAFTA Scotland’s highest accolades and is presented to an individual or organisation that has made a significant
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Who is Andy Murray? The beloved Scottish tennis player competing at the Olympics
Scottish tennis heavyweight Andy Murray is once again competing at the Olympics, making his last appearance with Team GB. The tennis legend recently announced that he would be pulling out of the singles events at the Olympics. He said: "I've
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Baby boom: Can the NHS cope if IVF is extended to single women?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. Single women in Scotland who want to have a baby may be able to access IVF on the NHS for the first time. Earlier this month, the National Fertility Group, which advises the Scottish
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Why age need only be a number when it comes to starting a business
The Scottish school curriculum currently sees children as young as five years old taking part in entrepreneurial challenges. While it may seem like an early age to be getting to grips with business acumen alongside learning to read and write, it’s
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Letters: There must be an absolute separation between religion and state schools
KEVIN McKenna suggests ("SNP's hostility to Christians exposed", The Herald, July 23) that Catholic schools "provide a bulwark and a defence" against those who "propagate the lie that transwomen are women". Where to start? A majority of the Scottish
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Glasgow team named as finalist for £1.2million UK Space Agency challenge
A team from the University of Glasgow has been named as one of ten finalists for a UK Space Agency challenge to help put a permanently crewed base on the moon. The Aqualunar Challenge sees 10 finalists put forward their plans to purify ice frozen
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Scottish Labour MP denies party split over future of two-child benefit cap
Labour’s Blair McDougall has denied the party is split on scrapping the two child cap, insisting it is “something we want to do.” The new MP for East Renfrewshire told the BBC: “Lifting kids out of poverty is what Labour governments do, it’s in
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Who is Eilish McColgan? Meet the Scottish runner competing at the Paris Olympics
Athletes from across Scotland will be competing in a range of categories at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Eilish McColgan will be among them. The 33-year-old middle and long-distance runner has won a number of medals at various tournaments, including
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Team GB hire former weather forecaster to boost bid for bumper Paris medals haul
Team GB have hired former BBC weather forecaster Penny Tranter as they look to find the extra one per cent in their bid for a bumper medals haul at the Paris Olympics. As well as providing daily weather reports, Tranter, who worked for the BBC
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More consumers turn to cash in cost-of-living crisis
2023 saw a significant jump in the small percentage of people who mainly use cash for their day-to-day transactions as consumers struggled to manage tight budgets. Fresh data released this morning by banking trade body UK Finance shows that cash
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Don't let my show title scare you ... I promise it's a comedy
1 Tell us about your Fringe show My show is called, ‘So My Dad F*cked the Nanny’. Please don’t let the title scare you. It is a comedy. And it is sillier than it is serious. The show is about me, my parents, their delicious love lives, and the
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Pep Guardiola concedes Ederson’s Manchester City future is unknown
Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson could leave this summer. Ederson has spent the past seven seasons with the Premier League champions and enjoyed a trophy-laden spell, but has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro
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Victoria Cross awarded to Scots sailor sells for more than £200k at auction
A Victoria Cross awarded to a sailor from Edinburgh in the First World War has been sold for £240,000 at auction. Captain Henry Peel Ritchie of the Royal Navy was born in Edinburgh for his command of HMS Goliath’s steam pinnace at Dar-es-Salaam
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All 34 Scots competing with Team GB at the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer
The Olympics are back this summer and will be taking place in Paris, seeing thousands of athletes from hundreds of countries descend on the French capital. With this, there will be plenty of Scots in the mix hoping to score either bronze, silver
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Former opponent gives lowdown on facing Celtic target Michel-Ange Balikwisha
Quick. Technical. Strong. All adjectives that the Celtic support will be thrilled to hear being used to describe potential new recruit Michel-Ange Balikwisha. They may be less enthusiastic though when they hear he is widely considered, in Belgium at
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Martin Hannan: Andy Murray's retirement is reminder that sports careers are short
I have participated in, watched and written about sport all my life, and I have so many memorable sporting moments that I simply could not list them all. To that treasure trove I have added the events of Saturday, July 20, 2024, and the arrival of
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Factory in Edinburgh shut down as protestors blockade Leonardo over Gaza
Protestors have shut down a factory in Edinburgh in protest at the ongoing war in Gaza. The Leonardo plant in the capital has been targeted due to its components being used on the F-35 fighter jet, as well as the Apache attack helicopter. The
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'Insult to injury': ScottishPower owner projects £3.5bn profit in revised forecast
The owner of ScottishPower has raised its outlook for the year, saying it expects double digit growth in net profit and earnings of over £8bn. Spanish-based Iberdrola took over ScottishPower in a £11.6bn deal in 2007, and also operates in Brazil
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Lisa Thomson: An Olympic medal for GB would be huge for the sport of rugby 7s
In almost every way, this Olympic experience has already been entirely different for Lisa Thomson compared to her first one. Tokyo 2020 took place in the midst of a global pandemic - how could we have forgotten? - and with Thomson initially selected
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Carlos Alba: Wronged LGBT service personnel need more than an apology
Paul Wilson was a Lance Corporal in the Royal Highland Fusiliers and a member of the regimental band, who played at some of Britain’s highest profile and most prestigious public events over several years. As he was queuing at the top of the Royal
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Letters: Pensioners are not the enemy of the young
IN his piece on the distribution of wealth in society ("“Stop favouring pensioners. Let’s invest in our young”, The Herald, July 23), Dr Rashaad Shabab talks absolute nonsense. He maintains that the elderly are disproportionately wealthy but then
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Calum Steele: Why condemn the attack on Trump but stay silent about the rest of us?
A chorus of condemnation rang out across the political world following the attempted assassination of the son of Mary Anne Macleod from the Isle of Lewis just under a fortnight ago. Predictably the coarseness of political discourse and the dangerous
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Five Scottish health boards red-flagged for neonatal deaths amid spike in Grampian
Five health board regions in Scotland have been rated 'red' for neonatal mortality rates in the latest national audit, which also highlights a steep increase in the Grampian region. The annual UK-wide evaluation known as MBRRACE (Mothers and Babies
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Swinney told bin strikes can be avoided for £50m as unions blast 'delusional' offer
John Swinney can see off Scotland's looming bin strikes for £50m, union sources have told The Herald. Emergency funding for councils from the government would plug the gap between the 3.2% pay hike offered by Cosla and the 4% pay rise that would
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Soldier sustains serious injuries in stabbing as man arrested for attempted murder
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a soldier was stabbed in Kent. The victim, in his 40s, sustained “serious injuries” during the attack, an Army spokesperson said. Police said they were called around
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Gaelic is in a 'perilous state' Scottish Government is warned amid calls for support
Gaelic in Scotland is in a “perilous state”, a Holyrood committee has warned, with MSPs telling ministers more needs to be done to “urgently support” those who speak the language. While the Scottish Government has introduced a new Bill that aims
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Stuart Findlay ready to help create positive Killie memories in Europe
Stuart Findlay is primed and ready to redeem himself for his last appearance in European action for Kilmarnock. The centre-back was sent off for fouling Jamie Insall during Killie’s infamous 2-0 home-leg defeat to Welsh minnows Connah’s Quay Nomads
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on works canteens
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on works canteens You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Ian McConnell: More success for Scotland. Everyone happy? Thought not
The reality, it seems, just keeps on defying the narrative tiresomely trotted out by Scotland’s detractors. You get the impression that these doomsayers have certainly not been entirely unsuccessful in planting the seed in the minds of many that
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Scottish law firm doubles headcount on back of acquisition
A long-established Scottish law firm has more than doubled its headcount and trebled its tally of fee earners within two years of changing ownership. Garden Stirling Burnet, one of East Lothian’s oldest and largest legal firms, has grown its team
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Canteen comeback drives growth at catering giant
By Victoria Masterson Busier office canteens are helping to drive growth for catering giant Compass Group, which has raised its annual profit and revenue forecasts after stronger-than-expected third quarter results. The company, which employs
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'Milestone' celebrated as East Lothian boutique hotel opens doors
A hotel on the East Lothian golf tourism circuit has reopened under a new name following a refurbishment by its new owner. The Leddie is the new, boutique incarnation of Duck’s Inn in the village of Aberlady. It was acquired last year by Wirefox
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Historic name in UK banking reports fall in profits
TSB has seen first-half profits fall by nearly one-quarter after the bank came under pressure from falling margins and an increase in interest paid to savers. The lender, owned by Spanish giant Sabadell, reported a 24.5% drop in pre-tax profits
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Are there really no local restaurant heroes in the north of Scotland?
In the fast-paced world of food and drink reporting, no two days are the same. Businesses big and small open, close, revamp and relocate at such a pace that there will always be fresh stories to share from every corner of Scotland, whether your
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Two-year review of supported housing delivers recommendations to Scottish Government
A new report into supported housing has made a number of recommendations on the future of the sector, as it called for greater control for tenants and better targeting of resources amid the national housing crisis. The Supported Housing Task and
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Review launched to protect consumers from clean energy scams as 2045 net zero looms
Scotland’s statutory body for consumers has launched an investigation into customer protections within a growing energy market amid a national push for homes transition to green energy by 2045. Consumer Scotland is examining a range of issues impacting
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'Restaurant review bible' names city seafood spot as best in Scotland
The Good Food Guide has announced its list of the Best Local Restaurants in Britain with an Edinburgh seafood spot leading the way for Scotland. Every year these awards celebrate the best in British dining by seeking out exceptional cooking and
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Kelvingrove Bandstand to celebrate 100th anniversary with specially recorded gig
The Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a specially recorded Squeeze concert. The history Glasgow venue will also have Doors Open Day events as well as launching a new webpage dedicated to the milestone