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Celtic captain states 'talk is cheap' as he focuses on football ahead of Rangers game
CALLUM McGregor has revealed he will ignore any outside noise in the build-up to the Rangers game on Sunday and concentrate fully on helping Celtic perform at their very best. Ibrox manager Philippe Clement has stated that his side will be going
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Callum McGregor reveals the reason Celtic have made such a strong start to new season
THE contrast between where Celtic were at this stage last season and where the Parkhead club are at the present moment in time could not be any more stark. Callum McGregor and his team mates were applauded off the park by their jubilant supporters
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Where now for Steve Clarke and Scotland after sorry Euro 2024 failure?
IT is now over two months since Scotland crashed to that soul-destroying, spirit-crushing, joy-killing 1-0 defeat to Hungary in what proved to be their last game at the Euro 2024 finals. Yet, the pain of the narrow reverse in the MHP Arena in Stuttgart
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Ex-England skipper David Beckham remembers ‘true gentleman’ Sven-Goran Eriksson
David Beckham said he would be “forever grateful” to “true gentleman” Sven-Goran Eriksson following the former England manager’s death on Monday at the age of 76. Eriksson became the first foreign manager of the England team when he was appointed
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'I feel like I’ve got my spark back': Emma Raducanu hoping for strong US Open
Emma Raducanu will hope her tennis can do the talking as she begins her US Open campaign on Tuesday. Raducanu has grabbed the headlines in the build-up to the New York tournament after she brandished Andy Murray as “old news” in the first grand
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Scotland-capped midfielder ends Luton Town exile by joining Charlton on loan
Allan Campbell is buzzing to be reunited with Nathan Jones after sealing a season-long loan move to Charlton Athletic. Campbell was told he was not part of the immediate plans at Luton Town, allowing the Scotland international to leave for regular
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Ex-Rangers striker David Healy extends Linfield contract amid Raith manager links
Linfield have announced that manager David Healy has signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring his continued presence at the club despite recent rumours connecting him to the vacant position at Raith Rovers. This new agreement secures Healy's
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Union and college leaders to hold ‘crucial’ talks to save union education centre
Trade union leaders and college management are due to meet to discuss the status of a training centre for union staff and representatives. The talks have been described as “crucial” by campaigners who warn that the future of the institution “hangs
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Why outdoor education could save public money in the long term
Liz Smith's plan to give all secondary pupils in state schools a week of residential outdoor education has attracted considerable cross party interest and at a time when agreement across the partisan divide in Scottish and UK politics is rather rare
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Find out why families who love the outdoors should broaden their horizons in Fife
It may be the home of golf, but a forthcoming Outdoor Activities Week will highlight the Kingdom’s abundance of other fun opportunities IT’S known as the Kingdom of Fife but you don’t have to be regal to enjoy the region’s rich treasures.
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Here's why all Scottish golfers should do the rounds in Fife
Whether you’re a keen amateur, complete beginner or seasoned professional, a warm welcome awaits at the ‘home of golf GOLF is more than a game in Fife, it is a way of life. Its roots lie in this historic, beautiful part of Scotland – the 18-hole
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Euros fail to lift gloom above Scottish licensed trade
EURO 2024 failed to fully lift the gloom above the Scottish hospitality trade, a new survey has found. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents to a survey of summer trading captured by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association in August reported that
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'It's the best I've ever felt': Former nurse says breast reduction 'transformed' life
A newly retired nurse from Greenock has told how her recent breast reduction surgery has transformed her life. Following years of back and shoulder pain as well as dissatisfaction with the size and shape of her breasts, 56-year-old Julie Bruce
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Scot Gardiner becoming a 'major problem' for Inverness CT should be no surprise
In my privileged position as a Scottish football journalist I’ve frequented many press areas belonging to this country’s biggest clubs, and it gives me no pleasure in admitting that Tynecastle Park, home of my boyhood heroes, has one of the worst.
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Forget the Fringe, this is the Scottish festival you need to know about
Crime writing is evolving, explains the organiser of Bloody Scotland 2024, as the successful literary festival returns to Stirling. Bob McDevitt believes the genre’s ability to reinvent itself and attract new authors is central to its enduring success
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TV’s Sean backs the best of Scotland with show of support for local businesses
The second Scotland Loves Local Week starts tomorrow and TV’s Sean Batty’s been behind the scenes in Scottish businesses to see for himself why it’s so important that communities support them IN the past few weeks, Sean Batty has donned aprons
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Future of art and festivals is at risk amid funding pressure, Fringe chief warns
The future of the Edinburgh Festivals are at risk if the UK continues down the path of cuts to arts education, Fringe bosses have warned. As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe comes to a close again, the society’s chief executive Shona McCarthy has
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Police probe after osprey shot dead in national park
Police have launched an investigation into the illegal shooting of an osprey in one of Scotland’s national parks. The bird had to be euthanised due to the severity of its injuries after it was found in distress by a gamekeeper in the Glen Doll
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Herald Diary: Noel and Liam back together? Oh brother, that's nothing
The generation game A DIARY exclusive. After years of painstaking research Peter Wright from West Kilbride announces that he has made a major breakthrough that will startle the world of philosophy… the Five Ages of Man. He further reveals
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Voices: How the University of Glasgow is helping in the fight against homelessness
The town of Grants Pass, Oregon, hit the headlines recently. It became the focus of a test case in the US Supreme Court on whether local authorities should be allowed to issue fines or custodial sentences to unhoused people sleeping or camping in public
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'Bigger and better' - all you need to know about the 2024 Stranraer Oyster Festival
Next month will see the return of the Stranraer Oyster Festival as organisers promise to deliver a three-day event that is “bigger and better” than ever before. Taking place across the weekend of Friday, September 13 to Sunday, September 15, this
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New East Ayrshire pantomine venue is the Tops – oh yes it is!
Kilmarnock’s pantomime is going ahead despite the Palace Theatre closing for renovations, with a stunning Big Top at the Athletics Arena hosting a run of fab festive shows ROLL up, roll up for Kilmarnock’s much-loved annual pantomime – which is
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Guns and drugs recovered in police raid of property in Glasgow
A number of guns were discovered along with drugs worth £60,000 following a police raid of a property in the west end of Glasgow. Officers executed a warrant at a property on Harefield Drive on Sunday August 25 at around 8am and recovered 750g
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Guns and drugs recovered in police raid of property in Glasgow
A number of guns were discovered along with drugs worth £60,000 following a police raid of a property in the west end of Glasgow. Officers executed a warrant at a property on Harefield Drive on Sunday August 25 at around 8am and recovered 750g
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Project to make beauty spot more accessible gets underway
A project to make a beauty spot in Inverclyde more accessible is to begin with work on a new coastal path being backed by £330,000 of funding from the Scottish Government. The existing route from Lunderston Bay, near Gourock, towards Inverkip will
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Experience some of wonderful East Ayrshire's mane attractions
Getting away from it all is neigh bother in East Ayrshire with tranquil hot tub lodges and Clydesdale Horse riding experiences offering a natural high IF you live in and around the city, it can be hugely appealing to pack up and escape to the
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Recruitment drive for new childminders launched by council
A scheme to persuade more people into a career in childminding has been launched in Fife with the council working alongside the Scottish Childminding Association to recruit staff to deliver quality and flexible childcare. It’s part of the Scottish
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Army veteran takes on monster challenge to help other former soldiers
A former soldier who battled personal demons after returning from Afghanistan has made it his new mission to help others facing the same issues. Graeme Carolan, 35, who served with the Royal Regiment of Scotland, turned to alcohol and survived
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£425,000 sustainable fund opens as communities across Scotland urged to apply
Communities across Scotland are being encouraged to apply for a fund which will benefit the environment and their local areas. Crown Estate Scotland’s Sustainable Communities Fund was set up in 2020 and has already delivered more than £1.4 million
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Antique biscuit tin collection to hit a sweet spot when going under the hammer
One of the UK’s largest-ever auctions on antique biscuit tins will take place in Scotland this week. Going under the hammer in Glasgow this Friday, the Lewis Collection has amassed 293 biscuit tins over a 34-year period from 1980 to 2014. It’s
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Herald columnist among nominees for Scots Language Awards 2024
The nominees have been announced for the 2024 Scots Language Awards. The ceremony will be held in Cumnock, East Ayrshire on Saturday September 14 and Herald columnist Len Pennie is among the nominees for her book Poyums. Now in its sixth year
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Work begins on new homes after mine gas street was demolished
Work has begun on more than 70 new homes where a street was torn down. Homes were demolished on the site after tenants were affected by gas thought to be from an old mine and the new development follows works that included capping a former mine
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Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson dies aged 76 after battling cancer
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76. A statement on his official website confirmed he had died on Monday morning, surrounded by his family. The Swede, who had been battling cancer, was the first foreign manager
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Poll: Does Glasgow have too many traffic lights?
Have you ever found yourself getting fed up as you approach another set of traffic lights just as it hits red? There’s almost a good feeling to it all when you continually get green, but when you’re forced to stop every 100 metres for the next
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ScotRail services set to return to normal as union ballots drivers on pay offer
ScotRail services could be set to return to normal as the train drivers' union recommends its members accept the latest pay offer. Members of the ASLEF union have been working to their contracted hours, meaning no overtime and no working on days
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Should I save or invest? How to choose wisely, and well
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. When we talk about saving and investing, we generally think of them as the two main ways to set money aside for the future. It can be easy to confuse them as one and the same thing
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We must rethink taxation for a fairer, greener Scotland
Imagine Scotland as an incomplete grand tapestry, one that’s rich with complexity and potential but becoming more frayed at the edges. Our First Minister has pledged to weave a stronger, more vibrant future; where child poverty is eradicated, the
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Letters: A simple solution to the problems of the hopeless Deposit Return Scheme
MOST of the outrage over the debacle of the Deposit Return Scheme has rightly focused on the millions of pounds wasted on a project that had no chance of ever working from the day it was unveiled. Less attention has been paid to why it collapsed
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Top Scottish bike stunt team to take to the skies at National Museum of Flight
One of the UK’s top cycling stunt teams is set to perform at a brand-new family festival in Scotland this weekend. Scottish stunk bike performers, The Clan, will be showcasing their skills to crowds at the first ever 360 Fest in East Lothian on
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Stephen Flynn: SNP has ‘failed’ to deliver hope and optimism
The SNP’s Westminster leader has said the party has “failed” to deliver hope and optimism to the people of Scotland in recent years. Speaking ahead of the SNP’s annual conference in Edinburgh this week, the Aberdeen South MP issued a “call to action
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Firearms officers dispatched after reports to police over incident on island
Firearms officers were dispatched to the scene of an incident on the island of Tiree on Sunday morning. A 44-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the incident on Sunday. Police had received a report of a disturbance at a property
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Glasgow based energy company set for significant growth including Carribean expansion
A Glasgow based renewable energy consultancy is planning for significant growth after a series of new business wins, including a seven-figure contract in the Caribbean. Renew-Able’s ‘one stop shop’ has outlined expansion plans to double its team
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Scottish Tory leader hopeful extends hand to Reform voters after poll
Scottish Tory leadership hopeful Russell Findlay has extended a hand to Reform UK voters after a poll suggested the party could win eight seats at Holyrood. The Sunday Times poll by Norstat, which spoke to 1,011 Scots aged 16 and over between August
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Roz Foyer: Reverse the cuts or Scotland’s culture will be for rich people only
“The worker must have bread, but she must have roses too." This adage, much loved by the trade union and women’s rights movements, tells a universal truth: that we all have the right to live, not simply exist. We should all experience the thrill
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Teenager due in court accused of stealing taxi at knifepoint in Easterhouse
A teenager is due in court today after being charged with robbing a taxi driver’s vehicle at knifepoint. The 17-year-old is due to arrive at Glasgow Sheriff Court today following the incident in the Easterhouse area of the city that occurred last
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FAI to begin into death of 10-year-old who fell down manhole
A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of a 10-year-old boy who fell to his death down a manhole in 2020 will is to begin today. Shea Ryan died in July of that year when he climbed through an unsecured fence on a building site in in Drumchapel
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US Open day one: Novak Djokovic begins bid for 25th grand slam title
The US Open, the final grand slam of the year, begins on Monday. Here, the PA news agency looks at the talking points from the first day at Flushing Meadows. Thiem to say goodbye?
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Claim changing law to allow assisted dying will lead to ‘unjust deaths'
MSPs have been warned that passing controversial legislation to permit assisted dying in Scotland could lead to “unjust deaths”. While supporters say assisted dying gives those who are terminally ill control over their death, a group campaigning
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Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry – find all articles in the series here
Scotland's rapidly growing cosmetic industry is part beauty – and part beast. A surge in innovation and availability of clinics means consumers have more treatments to choose from than ever before, and the opportunity to benefit from world-class
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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers wants Northern Irish teenager to remain at Parkhead
Brendan Rodgers has revealed he would like Francis Turley to stay at Celtic after handing the Northern Irish teenager his competitive debut in the Scottish champions’ 3-0 win over St Mirren yesterday. Turley, who caught Rodgers’ eye during pre-season
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Jack Draper hurt by fallout to controversial match point in Cincinnati
British number one Jack Draper has spoken of his pain at being accused of cheating in Cincinnati last week. The 22-year-old was involved in a controversial match point against Felix Auger-Aliassime when he appeared to hit the ball into the ground
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Paddleboarder stranded more than a mile offshore rescued by lifeboat
A paddleboarder who had been blown more than a mile offshore amid windy weather conditions has been rescued by lifeboat. An RNLI lifeboat team was called out at 10am on Sunday to assist two paddleboarders near Portobello beach in Edinburgh.
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Mark Smith: Why does Glasgow have such a problem with traffic lights?
People are never asking me how I come up with the ideas for my columns so I’ll tell you: I come up with the ideas for my columns when I’m sitting at traffic lights in Glasgow. Because there’s lots of time for thinking at the traffic lights in Glasgow
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Poll shows UK parents trust schools, but a significant minority want more support
Parents overwhelming value and trust schools across the UK, but a significant minority want more support regarding their child’s attendance or academic performance, according to polling carried out for the Centre for Social Justice. YouGov carried
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Independent clinics surge 150 per cent amid cosmetic treatment boom
The number of regulated clinics in Scotland able to provide cosmetic treatments such as Botox and filler injections has soared by more than 150% amid a boom in demand for non-surgical procedures. Figures obtained by the Herald show that the number
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Cosmetic dentistry is on the rise - but don't blur line between beauty and function
We're slowly dispelling the myth of bad British teeth. That’s down to two key factors. The first is a surge in demand, driven by social media, increased video conferencing, and a broader cultural shift towards aesthetic enhancement through
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Scottish Government urged to act over high levels of 'persistent absence' from school
New research has highlighted the ‘endemic’ scale of school absence in Scotland, with nearly a third of pupils across the country now recorded as being ‘persistently absent’. A new report called ‘Where have all the children gone?’ uses government
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Explained in Five Minutes: What is Botox, how does it work, who discovered it?
"Finish your salad and I'll treat you to a little mani, pedi, Botox". It is more than 20 years since Samantha Jones uttered that iconic line in season five of Sex and the City, back in 2002. The idea that anti-wrinkle injections might become
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Letters: If you really want change, Labour, here's what to do
THE new UK Labour Government has promised change but so far it seems that no significant change is possible because of the awful financial inheritance from the previous government. Actions so far indicate that we will have to wait until the country
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How Edinburgh went from Scotland's dirtiest place to its cleanest major city
It is Scotland’s shop window, the nation’s biggest tourist draw, its picture postcard capital. But three years ago Edinburgh was also the filthiest place in the country. Nearly a fifth of its public spaces, according to a gold-standard survey
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My Edinburgh Fringe debut. What could possibly go wrong?
Outside The Stand Comedy Club on Edinburgh’s York Place, Elaine Robertson, a young English comedian, is telling me about her Fringe experience. Inside the venue, a small vestibulum has been converted into her theatre space. Twice each day for the past
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I tried Scotland's newest skin tightening procedure - so what's it like?
It was a pouring wet Thursday lunchtime in Glasgow when I arrived at Essence Medical to experience something I had never done before: my first cosmetic procedure. The glossy clinic, tucked away in an unassuming building in Cowcaddens - a short
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Taboo to trends: Why Scotland's newest private hospital is for cosmetic surgery only
On the outskirts of Edinburgh city centre, tucked away among the capital's £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront regeneration project and overlooking the Firth of Forth, is Scotland's newest private hospital. So new in fact, that even the city's usually
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Donald Murray: From Reagan to Forbes to Trump, faith can play a big part in politics
Over the last few years, people’s faith has paid a much more important role in their politics. One can see that in global terms. In Turkey, there’s Erdoğan, an avowedly Muslim leader in what was once deemed to be a secular state. In India, there
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Alison Rowat: Who is Keir Starmer trying to impress with this economic machismo?
The forecast for London on Tuesday promises late summer sunshine and a gentle breeze. Perfect weather to sit in the Downing Street rose garden and hear dire warnings of a long hard winter ahead. Keir Starmer will be host and weatherman for the
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Ian McConnell: Spotlight falls on two major issues for Scotland
Aberdeen oil services company Wood, one of Scotland’s big publicly quoted companies, was in focus last week as it delivered results hard on the heels of Middle Eastern suitor Sidara walking away from a takeover bid. Wood chief executive Ken Gilmartin
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Glasgow broker hails impact of 'values' approach
Scotland was "crying out for a broker with a fresh approach" when insurance industry chief Tom Aldridge founded Blackford in 20919. Mr Aldridge says the Glasgow-based insurance broker, which also has offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and London,
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Colin Borland: 'Tourist tax' must work for smaller operators
I’m not saying the summer’s been a bit of a wash-out, but if you want to buy a practically unused patio set and barbeque give me a shout. Thankfully, no one holidays in Scotland if they don’t like unpredictable weather. And the evidence of your
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Scottish legal duo joins team at Aberdeen practice
Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed two new partners to its employment team in the north-east of Scotland. Tricia Walker and Andrew Knight have joined the Edinburgh-based firm from Burness Paull. The duo has worked together for 15 years.
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£705k funding granted to Scottish university project to identify cancer earlier
Researchers at Herriot-Watt University’s project, The MicroSNARE project, has been awarded £750,000 to aide their research in preventing the need for biopsies, a painful and expensive operation to identify the best treatment for cancer patients.
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Glasgow teachers to vote on strikes over council plan to cut hundreds of posts
Teachers in Glasgow are to be asked to vote in favour of action “up to and including” strikes as they step up their fight against cuts to school staffing levels. Urging members to back industrial action, the Glasgow EIS spokesperson said that it
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New AI tool could predict person's risk of dementia after university project
Progress has been made on a medical research project that aims to build a software tool to predict a person’s risk of dementia. A team of 20 scientists and clinical researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee have been granted approval