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Neil Lennon's 'laughable' Champions League tactic and why Celtic can make the last 16
During the 12 long years which have elapsed since Celtic last made it through to the Champions League knockout rounds, suspicions the Glasgow club are no longer capable of mixing it with Europe’s elite have steadily grown. The financial gulf between
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Bullish Steve Clarke insists he's 'earned the right' to continue as Scotland manager
STEVE Clarke believes he has “earned the right” to continue as Scotland manager despite his side’s failure at the Euro 2024 finals this summer – but has indicated the forthcoming World Cup campaign will be his last. Clarke spoke to the media for
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Scotland manager makes 'too many men behind the ball' Euro 2024 admission
STEVE Clarke spoke publicly for the first time since Scotland’s exit from the Euro 2024 finals in Germany in June at Hampden earlier today when he announced his squad for the Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal next month. Clarke
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Stephen Robinson in 'not equipped' St Mirren European football admission
To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. Stephen Robinson has admitted St Mirren are not equipped to be a European side, yet. The Paisley manager led his club into UEFA Conference League qualifying
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Harry Kane targets trophies for Bayern Munich after collecting Golden Shoe award
Harry Kane has targeted winning trophies for Bayern Munich as his primary aim after collecting the Golden Shoe award for the 2023-24 season. The England captain scored for 44 goals for Bayern in all competitions last season – 36 of them coming
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Newcastle set to welcome back Sandro Tonali for Carabao Cup tie following betting ban
Sandro Tonali is set to return from his betting suspension as Newcastle United prepare to face Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has announced that the Italian midfielder, who was banned for
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Yes we care about public sector pay and bins. But what if Nature went on strike?
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter Only, surely, in the surreal world of government accountancy would it ever be the case that nature has to lose out because public sector workers need to be paid a decent wage.
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Health board apologises as dozens of operations cancelled over dirty equipment
NHS Grampian has apologised to patients after revealing dozens of operations will be postponed in the coming days. Hospital bosses say that emergency surgeries and C-sections will continue to take place, along with operations involving patients
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The key question Anas Sarwar has to answer if he wants the keys to Bute House
Anas Sarwar must have some pretty damning kompromat on the genie he found in that lamp all those years ago. His mandated three wishes are surely up and yet the luck of the luckiest politician in Scotland continues. The SNP has responded to a disastrous
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Alison Rowat: Thanks to Starmer, everything's coming up roses - for the SNP
And just like that we were back in 2009, with a Labour government in power, Oasis set to go off on tour, and the sun shining (except for viewers in Scotland). Happy days were here again in Downing Street. Except they were not. Yes, the Gallagher
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Winner of Sunday's Celtic vs Rangers showdown set to steal all-time bragging rights
Derby fever is in the air as Celtic prepare to host Rangers on Sunday - and there's extra impetus on this one statistically. It's the first time the two fierce Glasgow rivals will have met since Celtic's Scottish Cup triumph at the end of May.
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We need a Royal Commission on local government finance - Letter of the Day
It’s still less than two months old, but already the new Labour Government is coming in for some heavy criticism on our Letters Pages. Yesterday one of our readers outlined three key areas in which it needed to act: immigration, our relationship
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Visitors to experience 'genuine warmth of the Hebrides' at upcoming foodie festivals
September is set to be a “landmark month” for food and drink businesses across the Hebrides as two events celebrate the rich cultural heritage and local produce of the islands. Kicking off the month’s festivities, which coincide with Scottish Food
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Vista from this Scots hill beats even San Francisco, says Graham Norton
My Favourite Place, Graham Norton, Edinburgh’s Acropolis Where is it? Edinburgh’s Acropolis - the National Monument of Scotland - at the top of Calton Hill. Why do you go there? It's a bracing walk and on a fine day you are rewarded
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Scots crime writer ditches murder & mayhem to create the best thing he's ever written
The Specimens, Mairi Kidd Black & White, £16.99, September 26 The danger is you look at the blurb and think, “Another book about Burke and Hare and the West Port Murders. Not for me.” But this isn’t some grand guignol revisiting of past horrors
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Sight Scotland slams Edinburgh Council for inadequate funding at 'Deathtrap' Junction
A national charity for visually impaired people in Scotland has slammed the capital’s local authority for providing limited funding to upgrade a junction described as being a ‘deathtrap’. Sight Scotland is calling on the City of Edinburgh Council
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Steve Clarke explains Ryan Gauld's Scotland inclusion and addresses Euros criticism
Steve Clarke is optimistic that Ryan Gauld can add a unique dimension to his Scotland squad. The Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder is among four uncapped players selected for the upcoming Nations League Group A1 matches against Poland at Hampden Park
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Scotland leads on dog tourism as research reveals growing interest in pet getaways
New research has suggested that Scotland is emerging as one of the top UK destinations for pet-lovers. The new data released by Visit Scotland found that one in ten visitors planning a Scottish getaway in autumn and winter this year intend to bring
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Why this 'obscured' Scottish isle might just be the country's best
Canna is the ‘other’ of Scotland’s Small Isles quartet, hidden that bit further west, often obscured in the shadow of hulking Rum. It’s a hideaway worth discovering though – an isle bathed in starched white beaches and bountiful wildlife and one of
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Defiant Clarke insists he never considered quitting Scotland job after Euro 2024
Steve Clarke insisted he did not consider quitting as Scotland manager despite being heavily criticised in the aftermath of his team’s European Championship group-stage exit earlier this summer. After naming his squad for the upcoming Nations League
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Starmer braces UK for 'painful' budget: 'Things are worse than we imagined'
Sir Keir Starmer has warned that the October Budget will be “painful” as he asked the country to “accept short-term pain for long-term good”. In a speech in the Downing Street rose garden, the Prime Minister said the Conservatives had left his
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The Fringe's under pressure as never before. I set out to discover if it has a future
Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy has revealed that Fringe ticket sales hit 2.6 million this year. But she warned the cost of living crisis, Creative Scotland funding cuts and the scourge of over-priced accommodation threatens the future
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Bronze Age jewellery restored to original form for first time in 4000 years
Work has been completed to restore an early Bronze Age necklace and bracelet to its original form to allow the public to see it in all its glory for the first time in more than 4,000 years. The work was carried out by experts at National Museums
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Turning a new page: 'Airbnb bookshop' Open Book hits tenth birthday
It is a destination for book-lovers which has become something of an international sensation, and not just among the well-read. Scotland’s only ‘Airbnb bookshop’ turns ten this year, with nearly 450 guests having turned up at its doors to turn
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EIF Review: Bat for Lashes delivers a delirious and poundingly loud set in Edinburgh
Edinburgh International Festival Music Bat for Lashes Queen’s Hall “I feel emotional,” says Natasha Khan after reading If You Be the Universe, a poem dedicated to her daughter, towards the end of her Edinburgh International Festival show
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Man who raped teenager after forcing her to take 'powdered substance' jailed
A man who raped and sexually assaulted a teenager has been jailed for seven years. Jakub Sojka met his 15-year-old victim in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire on March 1 2021 before taking her to his home address. There he forced her to consume
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Woman found injured near Aviemore hotel as police launch probe into incident
An investigation has been launched by police after a woman was found injured near a hotel in Aviemore in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police were called around 1.40am on Sunday, August 25 after a 62-year-old woman was found in an area close
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Scottish caddie Cormack helps maintain the status Ko at Women's Open
Bring me sunshine? Even an Aberdonian that’s as hard as a clump of granite can get scunnered by a Scottish summer. “I’m looking forward to getting back to Florida after having my rain gear on for the last two weeks,” said Paul Cormack of a fortnight
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Nick Rodger: Can AIG Women's Open drive participation for new generation of girls?
The golf writers do enjoy a regular, morale-boosting nibble to help keep the cogs of industry birling and twirling away during those long, seemingly endless days at a tournament. Stick your head into a well-stocked media centre, for instance, and
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Peat bog restoration project saved for a year despite nature cuts
A team of volunteers fighting to preserve Scotland's wetland wildlife have been saved from extinction. Bog Squad, run by national charity Butterfly Conservation, has been granted £31,000 to keep protecting precious peatlands in the Central Belt
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Scottish Fiscal Commission: SNP spending choices will mean 'difficult decisions'
The Scottish Government is "facing a challenge in balancing its budget" due in part to its own choices, the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) has said. In a scathing assessment, the watchdog said that while UK Government policies "contribute to
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Sarwar: Criteria for means testing winter fuel payment 'too narrow'
Anas Sarwar has said his party is “willing to work” with the Scottish Government on opening the Winter Fuel Payment up to more people. However, the Scottish Labour leader indicated that the money for any change north of the border will need to
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Trial date set for Joey Barton as he pleads not guilty to malicious tweets charge
A trial date has been set for ex-footballer Joey Barton, who is accused of sending malicious communications to pundit Eni Aluko. The former Rangers midfielder, 41, pleaded not guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on Tuesday to a charge of conveying
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Caledonia Gladiators partner with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
Scotland’s professional basketball team has partnered with Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, continuing its support for the country’s largest children’s hospital. Caledonia Gladiators, who are set to tip off their second season at their new
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Cristiano Ronaldo will ‘probably’ retire at Al Nassr ‘in two or three years’
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he plans to end his career with current club Al Nassr – but probably not for another two or three years. The Portugal superstar has dashed any hopes of a return to his first club Sporting Lisbon by confirming he plans
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‘Out of control’: NHS waiting lists increase to over 864,000, figures show
The number of Scots who are on an NHS waiting list has reached a new high – with official figures showing 864,366 patients are waiting either for an appointment, for tests or for hospital treatment. That includes more than 9,000 patients who have
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Tributes pour in to Rodger Baillie after death of 'legendary' Scottish sports writer
Tributes have been paid to a ‘legend’ of Scottish Sports journalism after Rodger Bailie passed away earlier this week at the age of 84. Mr Baillie started his career in journalism as a 15-year-old and continued until he was 80 having been in attendance
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Labour leader sounds sadly like David Cameron in 2010 and has made big mistakes
Reading the trail of Sir Keir Starmer’s speech over the weekend, and listening to it today, it was difficult to shake the notion that we were back in 2010 again. It seemed that the speech could just as easily have come from David Cameron back in
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A&E under-performance ‘shocking but unacceptable norm’, say Tories
Under-performance in Scotland’s emergency departments has become the “shocking – but unacceptable – norm”, the Scottish Tories have said. Figures released on Tuesday by Public Health Scotland have shown 64.8% of attendances at A&E were seen
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Drone shows work ‘progressing quickly’ at landmark student and family homes site
A construction giant has hailed progress at a landmark city development that will deliver student housing and family homes. A drone has caught a sense of the size of the complex that will have 298 student beds, 49 private-rented and 17 affordable
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'He was family, wasn’t he?' DJ Steve Wright remembered
Steve Wright would have been 70 on Monday. The death of the DJ back in February was greeted by a huge outpouring of public grief, as well as the odd sour comment about his treatment at the hands of the BBC who let him go in 2022 after 40 years on Radio
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It's time for a reset between politicians and the private rented sector
Labour’s slogan “Change” was impossible to avoid during the 2024 UK General Election. It was everywhere. It also worked. We got a change in government and our new Labour administration has already run out much, if not all, of its honeymoon period.
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Letters: Kirk must keep supernatural faith and combine it with social responsibility
JOHN Milne is "in search of a new Christianity" (Letters, August 23). He suggests that people are leaving the church’s communities because of an outdated world view. Far from the Church of Scotland’s world view being two millennia old, it has fallen
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Gauld called up for Scotland 10 years after last inclusion as experienced trio out
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Poland and Portugal. The Hampden boss has drafted Ryan Gauld back into the set-up ten years after his only call-up with Ben Doak also returning to the squad after
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Overall crime in Scotland rises, while domestic abuse and shoplifting stats soar
Crime in Scotland has risen over the last year by 3%, while the number of sexual crimes is 12% higher than what it was at the beginning of the decade. Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released the numbers for Recorded Crime in the country for
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Affordable worker homes on island hotspot filled within a day
Homes built for workers on one of Scotland’s most congested island housing spots have been filled within 24 hours of offers being sent out. The Arran Development Trust (ADT) said that it was “delighted” to complete the process of finding tenants
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First look: Award-winning restaurant team takes over B&B in historic Glasgow building
An award-winning Glasgow restaurant will become the first of its kind in the city this Autumn as its owners announce plans to take over the B&B operated within the same historic building. Celentano’s by co-owners Dean and Anna Parker will next
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Mother reunited with family in Glasgow 10 years after being separated fleeing Sudan
A mum who fled war-torn Sudan for a new life in Glasgow has been reunited with her husband and two children after they were granted permission to stay in the UK. Kaltouma Ibrahim left Sudan 10 years ago but her husband Hassan and son Nasir, 19,
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Work to transform St Andrews picture house into sports bar and cinema to begin
Work to begin the redevelopment of a 1930s cinema in St Andrews is set to start before the end of this year. The New Picture House Cinema has taken the next step toward its new look after Fife Council approved the operator's alcohol license.
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Maternity units in Scotland to be subject to spot-check inspections for first time
Routine inspections of maternity units across Scotland are to start from next year in a move which could play a "key part in helping to keep mothers and babies safe". Bosses at Healthcare Improvement Scotland said the checks - which will be unannounced
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Scottish venue announced for Oasis comeback tour
Liam and Noel Gallagher are getting back together for Oasis’s long-awaited reunion with a worldwide tour in 2025. The Britpop band, who split nearly 15 years ago and released their chart-topping album Definitely Maybe around three decades ago,
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The tumultuous history of Oasis and their inextricable link with Scotland
"Not even if all the starving children in the world depended on it." Those were the words of Noel Gallagher when asked in a 2012 interview about the prospect of reforming Oasis. Well, there we were now here we are. The group confirmed on Tuesday
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World first as Glasgow-based brewer makes 'game changing' move
A Glasgow-based brewer has set up a pioneering new supply chain with the ‘game-changing’ potential to put farming communities in West Africa on a level footing with other nations. The Fairtrade-certified brewing supply chain for climate-resilient
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US Open day two: Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper lead British hopes
Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff began the defence of their US Open titles with easy first-round victories at Flushing Meadows. Dominic Thiem’s grand slam career is over as he lost to Ben Shelton ahead of his October retirement while Harriet Dart
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Free iPad scheme ‘to be paused to fund council pay deals’
A scheme providing free iPads and laptops to people in Scotland who are “digitally excluded” is to be suspended to help cover the cost of council pay deals, it has been reported. Finance Secretary Shona Robison said in a letter that £10 million
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We trust each other: Callum McGregor has 'no worries' Celtic board will strengthen
CALLUM McGregor has expressed confidence that Celtic will land the players they need to enjoy a successful season domestically and in Europe during the final week of the summer transfer window. Brendan Rodgers revealed that he is unhappy that he
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Oasis gigs in Scotland: which ones were you at?
Just over 30 years ago Oasis were signed by Alan McGee for his independent label, Creation, after blagging their way onto a gig at the renowned Glasgow venue, King Tut's, on St Vincent Street. Success was not long in coming their way. The
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From Montrose to the Hydro: Rising MMA star Lorenzo Parente preparing for PFL debut
Montrose Town Hall is only 120 miles from the Hydro in Glasgow but also another world away. Lorenzo Parente’s challenge now is to try to treat them both as equals. The previous time the Edinburgh mixed martial artist fought in June it was in front
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Campbell's concerns over Starmer's 'things can only get worse' speech
Alastair Campbell has spoken of his concern over Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to tell voters that “things will get worse”. The Prime Minister is due to deliver a speech on Tuesday where he will tell the public it will take “hard work” to “root out 14
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Fears Scotland could miss landfill targets as recycling rates stagnate
The Scottish Government is failing to meet key targets for landfill reduction and recycling, according to new statistics. Earlier this year, ministers published their latest draft Circular Economy and Waste Route Map “consulting on key priority
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Letters: Was Keir Starmer naive, or did he con his way into Downing Street?
WHEN Sir Keir Starmer promised us Change, it would have been reasonable for most voters to believe he meant change for the better. Wrong. The summer of change is turning out to be as bleak as the summer weather, and apparently will be followed by an
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Kevin McKenna: I’m a Yes voter but I’m now glad we didn’t win in 2014
For me, Scottish independence was a preference rather than an all-consuming passion. Although, as the subterfuges and misinformation of the No camp gathered pace throughout 2013 and 2014, it was difficult not to become emotional about independence.
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Neil Mackay: Our society is sacrificing the elderly. This evil must be opposed
It seems that somewhere along the line we decided as a society to forget about the elderly. When I was a child in the 1970s, the welfare of old age pensioners was at the heart of our national debate. Public anger over the elderly living in poverty
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Cash strapped Glasgow city council to consider case for tourist tax
Glasgow City Council is to set up a team examining the case for introducing a tourist tax for visitors, The Herald has learned. The move follows councillors in Edinburgh last week backing a plan to introduce the charge, officially known as the
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'It'll take someone dying': Inside 'wild west' of unregulated cosmetic treatment
Campaigners and healthcare professionals have warned that lives are being put at risk by a growing number of unregulated practitioners performing everything from Botox injections to 'butt lift' procedures without any medical training. An investigation
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Threats, pain, regret: Why is it so hard to sue when cosmetic treatment goes wrong?
Consumers who have suffered "horrific" injuries including permanent facial disfigurement, scarring and burns as a result of botched cosmetic treatment are being left with no hope of compensation due to an "explosion" in uninsured practitioners, a leading
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Explained in Five Minutes: What's the story with Brazilian Butt Lifts?
'Does my bum look big in this?' Back in the 1990s, the 'Insecure Woman' comedy character made famous in the Fast Show hoped the answer would be 'no'. Today, a trend for cartoonish curves has driven a growing number of women to seek to enlarge
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The real risks of overseas cosmetic surgery? Varying standards and regulation
The recent death of a British mother who had travelled to Turkey for a ‘mummy MOT’ is an incredibly sad reminder of the risks of having cosmetic surgery overseas. Undergoing surgery isn’t like having lip filler. Any surgical procedure, no matter
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Glasgow taxi jobs at risk after LEZ upgrade company goes bust
Glasgow cab drivers could be forced off the streets over the next few months, after one of the only companies permitted to make LEZ-compliant upgrades suddenly went bust. Under the terms of the LEZ scheme, taxi drivers must ensure they meet the
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Scottish Government awarded £545,000 care contract to firm it knew was 'dishonest'
The Scottish Government handed a £545,000 contract to a management consultancy firm it knew was “dishonest,” The Herald can reveal. Ministers spent more than two years trying to keep details of the warning passed to them about KPMG secret, but
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Get your dental implants in Turkey
Teeth are the only visible bones we have in our bodies. Besides helping us chew food, they also hugely impact our appearance and confidence. Here is the ultimate guide to getting dental implants in Turkey at Cosmedica Dental. When you have missing
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Council condemned for ‘calculated and deceptive’ tactics behind teacher cuts
Parents and teachers have accused Glasgow City Council of a “grave betrayal of trust” and “an attempt to deceive” over plans to cut to teacher numbers. Internal emails released under Freedom of Information (FoI) laws show a conversation in which
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Scotland's most westerly distillery secures major supermarket deals
A Hebridean distiller has expanded its reach across the UK by securing new and expanded supermarket deals. Isle of Barra Distillers has seen its Atlantic Gin increase its presence in Waitrose to 209 stores across the UK and win a new listing with
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Fast-growing milkman reveals he has already turned down offer
An entrepreneur who ran pubs in London for 15 years and worked for big companies in the Scottish dairy industry is celebrating building up a £5 million order book for his new milk delivery venture in just four months of business. Julian Terriaca
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Landmark hotel built in 1746 and frequented by famous writer sold
A hotel that first operated as an inn 278 years ago and was later used as a meeting place for a famous writer's dining club has been sold. Smith and Clough Business Associates handled the sale of the hotel which is claimed to have been frequented
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European giant acquires Scottish family-owned transport firm
A major food transport and logistics player has acquired a Scottish family-run firm. The acquisition makes the company part of a European giant that said the move “strengthens the group's territorial coverage”. Langdons announced the acquisition
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Mark Williamson: SNP minister highlights windfall tax benefit for Scotland
The SNP Government has hailed the boost provided to the country's finances by a tax introduced by Boris Johnson which it bitterly opposed as official figures underlined the value of the oil and gas industry that it undermined. The Government Expenditure
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Popular bar returns to city's nightlife scene
A popular Aberdeen bar and live entertainment venue has returned to the city’s nightlife scene following what is described as a £400,000 summer “glow-up”. Paramount Bar on Bon Accord Street has revealed an interior makeover, which includes sharks
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'The most valuable lesson I've learned is to stand up to bullies and misogynists'
By Ian McConnell David Orr, a veteran of the hotels sector who co-founded City Inn, talks to The Herald about his Resident Hotels venture and its Scottish roots and Islay connections, as he looks forward to a big opening in Edinburgh in a few weeks
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Andy Murray centre near Dunblane shelved with 'deep regret and sorrow'
A £20m sports centre near Dunblane intended as a legacy for Sir Andy Murray and his brother Jamie will not be built. Planning permission had been granted in principle for a £40m complex in Park of Keir, but was been opposed by some local residents