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'Doesn't look good' - Caolan Boyd-Munce St Mirren injury latest after Valur knock
Stephen Robinson has admitted Caolan Boyd-Munce's injury "doesn't look good after the midfielder was forced off against Valur. The Northern Ireland internationalist went down after four minutes but played on before eventually being subbed with
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'Excellent' Balcombe hailed by Valur boss as he makes St Mirren admission
Valur manager Arnar Gretarsson has admitted St Mirren should have scored twice in the first-half in Reykjavik. The Icelandic boss, 52, was relieved to see his side make half-time with the scoreline level but insists Valur could have been ahead
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Valur 0 St Mirren 0: Instant reaction as Buddies held to stalemate in Iceland
St Mirren kept their hopes of Conference League qualification alive despite a hugely frustrating night in Reykjavik. The visitors passed up multiple gilt-edged chances to take a lead back to Paisley for the second leg next week. Toyosi Olusanya
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'I can bounce back from adversity': Porteous vows to rise again after Euros setback
Scotland's Ryan Porteous is determined to overcome one of the most challenging phases of his career following a painful Euro 2024 campaign that ended in just 45 minutes. The Watford centre-back faced a disappointing tournament debut, receiving
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It sounds so cringe when people with a southern English accent say 'cannae'
What is your Fringe show about? It’s about trying to be cool, and what that means as a Gen Z. I talk about clout, not fitting in at school and seeking bizarre validation through drugs and rap music. I also talk more broadly about how young
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SNP heading for opposition says Cherry as she blasts party's 'culture of hate'
John Swinney and the SNP will soon be out of government, Joanna Cherry has predicted. Writing in The National, the former MP said her party was on course for "another rout at the 2026 Holyrood election." Ms Cherry lost her Edinburgh South
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Man arrested after police officer and several others seriously hurt in M8 crash
A man has been arrested after a crash on the M8 left a police officer fighting for his life. The three-car collision occurred on the eastbound motorway near junction 13 at Provan, Glasgow, at about 1.10pm on Wednesday. An unmarked Volvo S90
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'We are forever grateful': Bar in Glasgow's Southside to close next month
The owners of a bar in Glasgow's Southside have announced plans to shut its doors for good early next month. G41 first opened on Kilmarnock Road two years ago as Jamie Aitken sought to bring his vision of a late night bar with bespoke cocktails
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When you die, are you ‘unalived’? The strange world of social media algospeak
“And that’s when he unalived himself, as well as his wife and children,” says one true crime TikTok user as she demonstrates her new Wonderskin eyebrow pencil. “Told my therapist I tried to unalive myself and they told my parents
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Sharp decline in profits at Lloyds but bank upbeat
BANK of Scotland owner Lloyds Banking Group made a pre-tax profit of £3.3 billion in the first six months of the year – a sharp 14% decline from the £3.9bn reported this time last year although a better-than-expected performance predicted by some analysts
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Lloyds looks to cut costs and grow income as profit dips to £3.3bn
THAT Charlie Nunn was upbeat when delivering Lloyds Banking Group’s results for the first half of the year to June 30, 2024, is not surprising – although the chief executive can’t hide the fact that the group’s pre-tax profit of £3.3 billion in the
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Scottish Tories need a plan beyond invective laden press releases
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. President Harry S Truman once said, “It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit”. It’s one of my favourite quotes and it’s one that’s defined
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Kenneth Ward: Rangers look dead in the water as Celtic prove New Firm favourites
RANGERS are dead. There’s no such thing as the Old Firm. There’s a pretty wide bandwidth to tune into if you want to hear these refrains ring out around football grounds, pubs, playgrounds and workplaces all across the country. Normally, they’re
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'Extraordinary': City pedestrian bridge reaches 250k active journeys milestone
Two years after its completion, new findings have revealed that Stockingfield Bridge in Glasgow is fast becoming a popular hotspot for walking, wheeling and cycling. According to data collected and analysed by Sustrans, around 240,000 active journeys
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Dancers, chancers, has-beens and legends: 12 shows to see at Edinburgh Festival
And here they come. Film stars, actors, artists, authors, comedians, dancers, chancers, wannabes, has-beens, legends, unknowns, new stars, old stars, students, opera singers, gymnasts, mentalists, magicians, politicians, Kate Bush impersonators and
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'I felt judged for going on tour when I have kids at home,' says rising Scots star
Any aspiring actors/writers out there looking for a role model? Consider Charlene Boyd, who has revealed herself to be superhero spectacular when it comes to taking hammers to glass ceilings, not only in acting but now as a writer. Boyd has developed
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Sorry, nimbys, we don’t need another green space. We need people in our cities
Rolling hills dotted with sheep. Traditional farmhouses snug in the curves of the landscape. Rural views and property values threatened by monstrous farms of wind turbines looming 100 metres above the earth, blades slicing and whizzing through the
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Revealed: the real contribution Yoko Ono made to western society
Hard to swallow THE other day reader Dan Harper met up with an old pal. Dan had recently read a grizzly true story about a shipwrecked sailor who survived for nearly two months by consuming only turtles and bird blood. Upon hearing this
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'People assume you are working class if you have a Scottish accent'
We begin with received notions of class and nationality. “It’s funny,” Larry Dean suggests. “As soon as people hear my Scottish accent they just assume I’m working class.” But actually this is not quite the case. “Nah, my dad was in finance and
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Novak Djokovic hails tennis legend Andy Murray and his dismisses own retirement talk
Novak Djokovic has praised Andy Murray, calling him a “legend” of tennis, while affirming that he has no intention of retiring as he gears up for the Paris Olympics. Scottish tennis star, Murray, recently announced that he plans to retire from
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Mearns View Care Home gains glowing report
Mearns View Care Home in Newton Mearns prides itself in offering the very best in person-centred care and an unrivalled lifestyle for its residents and their loved ones. Following on from a recent unannounced Care Inspectorate inspection, the Mearns
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Second Barbary macaque born at Scottish safari park
A second Barbary macaque has been born at a Scottish safari park, its thrilled staff have announced. The infant was born to mother Eadie last month and has been named Harper by its keepers at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling. He joins
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'We're on our way' - Inside incredible St Mirren fan experience in Reykjavik
This piece is from the Buddies Briefing newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday. To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. A looping trailer cycles through various must-see attractions
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Scotland's National Parks join UN backed 'Race to Zero' initiative in world first
Scotland’s National Parks have become the first in the world to join a new initiative that would see them half their global carbon emissions in the next six years. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs and The Cairngorms have joined a United Nations backed
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Major search underway for missing hillwalker in Highlands
Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing a missing hillwalker who failed to return from a hike in the Highlands. Ruth Betts, 64, left her hotel in Fort William on Wednesday intending to walk the Mamores range near Kinlochleven along
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Police body issues statement after officers injured in M8 crash
The body which represents 98% of all police officers in Scotland has issued a statement following a serious crash involving a police vehicle on the M8. The crash, which took place near to junction 13 (Provan) on Wednesday afternoon, involved a
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Fiona Hyslop: New plan from CalMac will be 'catalyst for improvement'
A new plan from ferry bosses at CalMac will be a “catalyst for improvement” of services for passengers, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said. The state-owned ferry operator is working with Transport Scotland to introduce the changes ahead
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Who will Andy Murray face in men's doubles at Paris Olympics
Andy Murray is set to kick off his final tennis tournament alongside Japanese players Taro Daniel and Kei Nishikori, following his decision to withdraw from the singles competition at the Paris Olympics. The two-time Olympic champion is still on
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Seven children under age of 18 currently detained at Polmont YOI
There are still seven children under the age of 18 in Polmont prison and young offenders institution, Justice Secretary Angela Constance has revealed. She insisted prison is “no place for children” and said intensive work is underway so they can
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Let's all take responsibility for the state of our streets
Much of Scotland is bracing itself for the sight of piles of rubbish in the streets as a council bin workers’ strike looms. The topic was discussed at length this week by our columnist Mark Smith. Read his article here Today, however, a
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Two Scottish acts shortlisted for coveted Mercury Music Prize
Two Scottish acts have been nominated for this year's Mercury Music Prize. Edinburgh DJ Barry Can't Swim and Glasgow jazz artist corto.alto are on the 12 act shortlist for the prestigious prize, which has been given out every year since 1992.
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Thomas Hamilton Building to be redeveloped after planning permission approved
Plans for a multi-million-pound redevelopment of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings have been approved by the city’s council. The Thomas Hamilton Building on Regents Road in the Scottish Capital will now undergo renovations after planning
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'TikTok' Todd Cantwell won't be missed by Rangers fans, or Philippe Clement
He came. He shushed. He left. The only surprise is that the news of Todd Cantwell handing in a transfer request at Rangers was delivered by manager Philippe Clement, rather than on his social media feed. He still has to find another club, of course
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Find walks for all the family this summer with Ordnance Survey
The school holidays are in full swing, and many of us will be trying to prise our kids away from their screens and get them out for a walk in nature. Yet there’s nothing worse than trying out a new walk, discovering halfway through it that it is
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Can WhatsApp cut it in the workplace?
With two billion users globally, the use of WhatsApp at work is probably here to stay but, as former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other leaders have discovered, its use is not without its perils. The Covid public inquiry brought a host of concerns
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Letters: We have better things to do with our money than propping up a dead language
I COULD make a long list of worldwide problems from wars to famine and yet Holyrood once again proves that its walls are made of mirrors, all inward-looking ("‘Perilous state’ of Gaelic language in Scotland sparks calls for ‘urgent support’", The Herald
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Former STV presenter who stole £120,000 from her dementia-stricken mother is jailed
A former STV presenter who stole £120,000 from her own mother, who was suffering from dementia, has been jailed. Hayley Matthews, 44, of Edinburgh was handed power of attorney over her the financial affairs of her mother, Janice, Edinburgh Sheriff
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Bwomono admits St Mirren move was 'blind leap' as he reflects on Iceland experience
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Elvis Bwomono is no stranger to Iceland having played there for two seasons with IBV. At just 22, the Ugandan internationalist traded Southend United
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St Mirren back in Europe 'dream come true' for hometown hero Jamie Langfield
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. When it comes to St Mirren in Europe, Jamie Langfield was always going to be there one way or another. The St Mirren goalkeeping coach still vividly remembers
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University of Dundee professor given award for work on refugee camp living
Research by the University of Dundee looking at how people in refugee camps reshape their environment has been given a prestigious award. The research, led by Professor Husam AlWaer, Chair of Urban Design at the University’s Duncan of Jordanstone
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Homelessness charity opens university cafes to capture goodwill for its cause
Social Bite, the Scottish charity providing meals, employment and housing to the homeless, is preparing to make its first move into the UK education sector in a coffee shop partnership with Glasgow's Matthew Algie. The launch will take place
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3D-printed blood vessels could improve heart bypass surgery outcomes
Research being carried out at the University of Edinburgh could transform the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and increase chances of a successful heart bypass outcome. It’s all thanks to 3D-printed blood vessels which closely mimic the properties
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12-year-old from Edinburgh walks over 2700 miles for hospice that cared for gran
A young man from Edinburgh has walked thousands of miles in memory of his gran, raising funds in the process for the hospice that cared for her. Archie MacPhie from Kirkliston has walked the equivalent of Edinburgh to Lapland and back in memory
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Everything you need to know about the Fringe Festival as it returns for 2024
The Festival Fringe is back for another year, seeing artists and comedians from around the globe descend on Edinburgh. The event has quickly grown to become one of the biggest platforms for "creative freedom" in the world with huge names performing
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Andy Murray withdraws from Paris Olympics and ends singles career
Andy Murray has announced his withdrawal from the men's singles at the Paris Olympics 2024, which marks his retirement from singles tennis all told. In a statement, the Scotsman said he will instead focus on his men's double partnership with Dan
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'Masterpiece' sundial made for RBS founder acquired by National Museum of Scotland
An ornate 18th-century sundial made for the founder of the Royal Bank of Scotland has been acquired for the nation. The Ilay Glynne dial, which is now on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, was described as a “masterpiece”
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Brian Wilson: Harris can turn the tide in an election where race matters
Followers of the beautiful game may discern that my primary reason for being in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is not to take the pulse of the American electorate. However, it is an interesting time to be anywhere in this country and to read the runes
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Human rights report criticises 'little or no progress' in Scottish prisons
The Scottish Government has made "little or no progress" in addressing human rights concerns in the nation's prisons over the past 10 years a new report has found. The Scottish Human Rights Commission and UK National Preventive Mechanism jointly
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Do pessimistic Rangers fans have stomach for further Celtic domination?
You can’t read too much into pre-season friendlies, so they say. But it’s all about the context. For many Rangers fans, the loss to a bunch of Manchester United kids and fringe men last Saturday confirmed their worst fears for the season ahead,
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First ever sentencing guidelines on rape in Scotland go out to consultation
Rapists in Scotland are, on average, serving less than six years for their crime, according to data from the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. The stark figure, shared by Victoria Young, the Scottish Sentencing Council’s advocate member, in
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Victoria Young: A chance to have your say on sexual offences sentencing
Sexual offending is an area of growing public concern and accounts for a rising proportion of sentencing in Scotland’s courts. Each offence is different. However, every such case is complex and can involve a wide range of circumstances, requiring
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Letters: Thank you, Stephen Flynn, for giving Keir Starmer the chance he needed
THE SNP's two-child cap amendment is the best thing that could have happened to this new Labour Government. At a stroke it is rid of a whole batch of Jeremy Corbyn's nearest and dearest for six months at least and they will not be missed ("MPs vote
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Royal Yacht
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the Royal Yacht You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Housing giant reveals new development in Paisley
Miller Homes is poised to launch a new development in Paisley as it seeks to meet growing demand for family housing in the west of Scotland town. The housebuilder revealed it is to build 167 homes on the edge of Gleniffer Braes Country Park, with
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Scott Wright: Will Rachel Reeves press on with plan to Tell Sid?
It is fair to say that Paul Thwaite, chief executive of state-backed NatWest Group, is faced with a calmer outlook than his predecessors. Mr Thwaite, who joined the institution when it was known as Royal Bank of Scotland in 1997, will be acutely
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Heavier lambs in demand at Newton Stewart auction
Farming Round-up By Alec Ross Heavier lambs at Newton Stewart yesterday met with strong demand although leaner export types proved harder to cash in a sale that averaged 294p/kg or £128/head and peaked at £168 for a pure Suffolk from Mid
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Profits climb at UK airline as holiday bookings soar
HOLIDAYMAKERS seeking budget breaks helped to fuel a 16 per cent jump in third quarter profits at low-cost airline easyJet as it predicted a “record-breaking summer.” The company, which flies 64 routes from Scotland, including Tenerife, Lanzarote
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Owner who has 'poured love' into restaurant and bar puts it up for sale
A Helensburgh restaurant and bar has been put up for sale by its owner, who took over the property 10 years ago, with offers around £875,000 sought. Riverhill Courtyard, owned by Eva Robertson, is being marketed by Graham + Sibbald. The property
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‘It could make a significant difference in the lives of people‘
A mechanical engineer has made “significant strides” in developing what are described as “more comfortable, functional, and affordable upper-limb prosthetics” as part of an accelerator programme at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. David Yeudall
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Child poverty in Scotland laid bare as 15,000 use Baby Banks for help
New figures have shown that 15,000 babies and children across Scotland have been supported by a baby bank over the last year, highlighting the rising concerns with child poverty in the country. More than 250,000 children live in poverty across
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Royal Yacht Britannia extends lease on Leith waterfront for another 25 years
A major tourist attraction in Scotland’s capital that’s been a long running fixture is set for another lengthy stay. The Royal Yacht Britannia has agreed a new 25-year lease to stay on Leith’s Waterfront, securing its place as the main tourist
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GB Energy could intervene in local planning disputes to speed up UK decarbonisation
Labour's flagship Great British Energy looks set to get involved in local planning disputes in a bid to hurry the country's electricity production towards decarbonisation. “Supporting local energy generation projects” through “working with local