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Celtic's reluctant hero on how he turned career around to reach the 500 club
He isn’t one for the limelight, James Forrest. Every time it is mentioned to him that he is now one of Celtic’s most decorated players, he seems almost embarrassed that his haul of 24 medals for the club has him behind only the legendary Bobby Lennox
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'I thought I was the man' - Toyosi Olusanya on how St Mirren transfer changed career
As an 18-year-old at AFC Wimbledon, Toyosi Olusanya thought he was the man. When he was released after just one, goalscoring, appearance it was a humbling experience. After two years in Scotland, Olusanya now is the man following a transformative
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McGinn on poor Euros, Clarke, and why Ben Doak can get Scotland excited again
It was a long old season for John McGinn at Aston Villa prior to the European Championships. It was an even longer summer for him afterwards. McGinn, the national side’s talisman and so often the man who makes the difference for his country, was
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'It never leaves you': John McGinn on facing Celtic and the scramble for tickets
John McGinn has warned his family and friends not to expect him to get them tickets for Aston Villa’s game against Celtic, especially as he knows they will all be willing him to lose. McGinn is excited to be facing the club he grew up supporting
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Rodgers 'doesn't know where Celtic would have been' without key defender
What a difference a year makes. It was on this day 12 months ago that Celtic limped across the city to face Rangers at Ibrox without any of their supporters, an injury-hit side and a backline that, on paper at least, had their supporters fearing the
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Dave Cormack reiterates Aberdeen commitment and urges patience despite perfect start
Infamous with accidentally leaking potential signings on the platform X (formerly Twitter), Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has announced that he is going to take a step back from social media. Cormack's transparency with supporters has been credited
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Andy Murray blasts 'amateurish' US Open scheduling while fellow Brit reaches quarters
Scottish hero Andy Murray has voiced his frustration over the chaotic scheduling at the US Open, labelling it a “total mess” after witnessing the latest finish for a women’s match on Sunday night. Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng triumphed in her
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Stuart Armstrong 'finds' next club as Vancouver Whitecaps tease transfer
Scotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong is on the brink of finalising a transfer to Major League Soccer's Vancouver Whitecaps. The 32-year-old, who featured for his country at Euro 2024 over the summer, has been a free agent since departing Southampton
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Scotland realism required says Carver with nation 'not huge' in football terms
John Carver has called for a dose of realism over the national side’s performance at the European Championships, saying that critics have to remember that Scotland is a small country in football terms. The Scotland assistant manager says he was
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Scotland's Homeless World Cup Team announced at national stadium
Aston Villa and Scotland midfielder John McGinn was on hand at Hampden Park on Monday to give a send-off to the Homeless World Cup team as they prepare to represent Scotland at the 2024 Homeless World Cup in South Korea. Award-winning charity Street
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HONOUR A NEW GENERATION OF SCOTTISH TALENT
It's once again time to shine a spotlight upon the country's finest family-owned firms in this year's Herald Scottish Family Business Awards. The 12th Herald Scottish Family Business Awards in association with Business Gateway and sponsored by
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Choose TreeFellas Scotland to help maintain your garden this autumn
Autumn approach gives TreeFellas Scotland opportunity to help manage your trees, hedges and maintain you garden …. and help our ecosystem Tree felling and garden maintenance are important activities in Scotland during autumn. As the season transitions
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Campaigners claim 'huge victory' as report recommends Flamingo Land be refused
The Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park authority has published a report recommending that Flamingo Land’s Lomond Banks planning application be refused. The report, which is issued by the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority
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VisitScotland reveals key hire as new boss poised to come in
VisitScotland has appointed a new director of marketing and digital shortly before there is a change of leadership at the organisation. Jill Walker, currently head of marketing at the Scottish Government, will succeed Vicki Miller, who will shortly
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Inside the Fife venue that's bringing back old-fashioned hospitality
Good hospitality is hard to define but when it’s lacking it’s easy to spot: it’s a cold shouldered welcome, harsh pricing of little extras, sometimes not enough chips or a measly salad. Or in the case of my holiday cottage this summer, requiring guests
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'Avoid the area': Road closures as emergency services respond to gas leak
Drivers have been warned of road closures following a gas leak in Greenock. Newark Street, Madeira Street and Eldon Street are all affected, with road closures expected to remain in place until Tuesday, police said. Police Scotland issued a
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What will new restaurant and bar openings mean for Glasgow's Merchant Square?
This article appears as part of the Food Matters newsletter. As we make our way through the groups of families, young couples and food bloggers I worry that we might have misread the invitation and arrived late at the launch night of Glasgow
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Scotland coach believes the Tartan Army are 'realistic' as he hopes for improvement
John Carver thinks Scotland are possibly suffering the effects of raised expectations as he discussed what went wrong at Euro 2024. The Scotland assistant manager quickly pointed to the country's small population while highlighting what the Tartan
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Scottish soldiers take on British Army's toughest training course in Brunei jungle
Two Scottish soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have returned home after successfully completing one of the British Army’s toughest courses — jungle warfare training in the remote tropics of Brunei. Lieutenant Lewis Turnbull, 25, from
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Keir Starmer confirms new cat to join Downing Street after 'intense negotiations'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will be getting a new cat for number 10 Downing Street. As first reported by The Herald, Tom Baldwin, a friend of the Prime Minister and the author of Keir Starmer: The Biography let the cat out
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DC Singh's visionary fashion success inspires a new generation of entrepreneurs
Fashion industry mogul DC Singh stands as a towering figure in the world of luxury textiles. His journey to becoming a self-made success is one of relentless ambition and visionary leadership, propelling him to the forefront of cashmere
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Des McNulty: Scotland needs a new approach to tackling child poverty
EMERGENCY budget controls introduced last month by Shona Robison should not come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the state of Scottish Government finances. While mid-year cuts were triggered by higher-than-expected pay settlements agreed by
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Glasgow Science Centre inspires the next generation of Scots to reach for the stars
Glasgow Science Centre is helping to inspire the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and innovators in Scotland’s space industry. Scotland’s space sector is taking off – generating billions of pounds to the UK economy, keeping Scotland at the
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‘They never leave you’: McGinn hoping Scotland can bounce back from Euro 2024 letdown
John McGinn has expressed that Scotland's disappointing performance at Euro 2024 will no doubt linger in his mind, much like previous disappointments in his football career. The initial thrill of the Scots qualifying for back-to-back European Championships
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Analysis: John Swinney faces own ‘watershed’ week as he seeks change amid cuts
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. During his closing address to the SNP conference on Sunday John Swinney told delegates that last week was a "watershed" moment for the UK and Scotland. The First Minister
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Scottish cycling legend launches 'incredible' purpose-built BMX trail
A Scottish cycling legend has launched a new purpose-built Mountain Bike x BMX trail in Highland Perthshire. Kriss Kyle is perhaps best known for the ‘world’s highest skatepark’ stunt with Red Bull last year. Having first discovered the thrill
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Austerity has never worked and it never will
Our readers continue to air their views on the first two months of the new Labour Government – and by and large the reaction has been hostile. Today one of our correspondents argues that Keir Starmer “has betrayed what his party used to stand for
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Aberdeen electrician jailed after secretly filming more than a dozen people
An electrician who secretly filmed more than a dozen people has been jailed for close to three years. James Denholm, 34, of Aberdeen secretly installed recording devices in the homes of his victims over a period from 2013 to 2023. The 34-year-old
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Everything to know on series 3 of ITV's The Tower starring Gemma Whelan
A third series of the ITV crime-drama The Tower is set to air soon, with Gemma Whelan returning to lead the cast. The first series aired back in 2021 and was adapted from the first book of Kate London's Metropolitan series Post Mortem. A follow-up
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Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo qualifies for woman’s T12 400m semi-final
A transgender athlete who previously won 11 national titles in the men’s category as a married father of two has qualified for the semi-finals of the woman’s T12 400m event at the Paralympics. Visually-impaired Italian Valentina Petrillo finished
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Six restaurants in the running to be crowned best of the Highlands and Islands
The shortlist for this year's Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards has been announced for categories including Restaurant of the Year, Drink of the Year and Best Food and Drink Tourism Experience. Now in their 19th year, the Highlands &
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Veteran who was married at famous five-star Scottish hotel returns to run it
Sir Jim Milne’s Balmoral Group has appointed a hospitality sector veteran to run its recently purchased five-star Marcliffe Hotel & Spa in Aberdeen. Balmoral said Peter Walker, who has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry
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Rapist sentenced for attacking four young girls over a nine-month period
A teenager who assaulted four women over a period of nine months has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Sam Brown, now 20, committed the offences between March 10, 2022 and December 17. He met his first victim, 16, on social media before
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It's huge for the club: Rangers goalkeeper makes Ibrox return admission
THERE is much for Jack Butland and his Rangers team mates to mull over in the wake of the chastening 3-0 defeat they suffered at the hands of Celtic at Parkhead yesterday - and an awful lot of time for them to do it in. Butland admitted that not
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Plans for new 240-room hotel in Scottish city brought forward
Plans for a new large-scale Scottish city hotel are to be considered by council leaders. The proposals from an international hotel giant involve a 240-room hotel with a pool and gym on the edge of the city. Canadian firm Sandman is behind the
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Jack Butland defends his 'suitable' positioning at Kyogo Furuhashi goal in derby loss
JACK Butland has defended his positioning at Celtic’s second goal in the 3-0 defeat Rangers suffered at Parkhead yesterday - and his overall performance during the William Hill Premiership match. However, the former England goalkeeper has admitted
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The Shed owner 'overwhelmed' by calls for one final fling at iconic venue
The owner of an iconic Glasgow nightclub due to close its doors for the last time says he has been ‘overwhelmed’ by requests for one final party. The Shed is closing down after 26 years as part of the nightlife on the Southside of the city, with
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Scottish spa hotel ranked among best in the UK for afternoon tea
A spa hotel in Perthshire has been ranked as one of the best in the UK for afternoon tea. In celebration of 'Afternoon Tea Week' which took place last month, SpaSeekers.com has rounded up their selection of the 10 best spas with afternoon tea packages
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Weather warnings in place for Scotland with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for the majority of Scotland with people urged to take precautions. A warning had been in place for other parts of the UK over the weekend but it has now reached the majority of Scotland with it to
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The lessons from the Jackson Hole economic symposium
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. Speaking at the Jackson Hole economic symposium last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell indicated the time had finally come for the Fed to begin cutting interest rates. The annual
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If you value the lives of the disabled and the elderly, don't support assisted dying
IAIN MacIntyre (Letters, August 29) misses the point in relation to those who oppose the assisted dying campaigns which are starting to go through both Holyrood and Westminster. Those who oppose this potential legislation are not fighting for themselves
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So how do we define antisemitism in today's world?
Antisemitism used to be easy to understand — hatred towards Jewish people. It reached its apogee in Nazi Germany when the mix of Jew hatred and advanced industrial capitalism culminated in the genocide of six million Jews in the killing fields of Eastern
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'Rare opportunity' to lease house on one of Scotland's most beautiful islands
A community trust on one of the most beautiful Hebridean islands is offering the chance to lease a three-bedroom farmhouse with 27 acres of land. The isle of Gigha lies between the Kintyre Peninsula and Islay, and has just one town, Ardminish.
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Why this Scottish suburb was the perfect setting for a crime novel
Had it not been for a friend who needed a babysitter for her guinea pigs, Emma Christie may never have set her fast-paced, original thrillers in sunny Portobello, Edinburgh’s much-admired coastal suburb. “I’ve lived abroad mainly since I graduated
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Govan Footbridge Festival details announced as thousands expected at event
A festival to mark the opening of the new Govan-Partick bridge will be held this weekend with music and celebrations throughout the day. The Govan Footbridge Festival is a one-off event to celebrate the opening of the bridge and will take place
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Man arrested after major emergency incident in Paisley
A man has been arrested after a multi-agency emergency response was sparked in a town near Glasgow. Police and fire crews were called to the George Place area of Paisley following a report of a car on fire just after 8am this morning. Firefighters
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Amateur dramatics as GB&I edge out the USA to win the Curtis Cup at Sunningdale
Great Britain and Ireland won the Curtis Cup for the first time since 2016 after a thrilling triumph over the United States at Sunningdale. Singles victories for Sara Byrne, Patience Rhodes and Milngavie's Lorna McClymont took the home side to
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Kilmarnock keeper Robby McCrorie to pull out of Scotland squad through injury
Robby McCrorie is set to withdraw from Steve Clarke’s Scotland squad for the Nations League double-header against Poland and Portugal with a hip problem. The 26-year-old goalkeeper was again on the bench for Kilmarnock’s 1-1 William Hill Premiership
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John Swinney rejects 'SNP austerity' accusations ahead of expected spending cuts
John Swinney has rejected accusations that the Scottish Government’s efforts to close a financial black hole is ‘SNP austerity’ and insists the devolved administration is simply ‘living within its means’. Finance Secretary Shona Robison is expected
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Government moves fuel North Sea fears as huge project hit
A major North Sea player has decided to “materially slow down” investment across all of its development assets, warning measures by the Labour Government have increased uncertainty, with first oil from a key development “inevitably" delayed. NEO
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Scottish safari giraffes get health boost through training scheme
Safari park staff have said they are “absolutely delighted” with the progress made by giraffes taking part in training intended to boost their confidence around healthcare procedures. The giraffe training programme, at Blair Drummond Safari Park
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Luke Littler stunned by Peter Wright fightback in Germany final
Peter Wright produced a stunning fightback to win six successive legs and beat Luke Littler 8-5 in the NEO.bet German Darts Championship final. Wright thrilled a capacity crowd in Hildesheim as he recovered from 5-2 adrift, his revival being sparked
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Shock as remote Scottish island 'sees first crime in decades'
A community on one of Scotland’s remote islands has been left reeling after experiencing one of its first crimes in decades. A community store on the island, which has a population of just 200, was targeted by thieves in the early hours of Friday
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Dean Sutherland on how moving to Glasgow has helped boost his boxing title dreams
Dean Sutherland will always be an Aberdonian at heart but it is Glasgow where the super-welterweight has set up home for the time being. After a spell training and sparring in London, the new Celtic champion has moved back north and with good reason
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Letters: Five decades of incompetence: No wonder UK is dying on its feet
I ALWAYS enjoy the writings of unionist arch-propagandist Jill Stephenson, not because of any particular wisdom that she might impart but because in her correspondence she usually opens a door wide enough to drive a Brexit battle bus through; her latest
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Rebecca McQuillan: A recipe for being fleeced: 'dynamic pricing' is going too far
The Culture Secretary has called the inflated selling of Oasis tickets “incredibly depressing” as she revealed that surge pricing would be included in a Government review of the secondary gig sales market. Before the furore from Oasis fans over
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Mixed messages over 'transformational' Parkinson's drug leaves father trapped in home
Delayed access to a groundbreaking new drug for Parkinson’s disease has left a Glasgow family effectively housebound. John Boyd, 66, who lives in Knightswood, was diagnosed with the degenerative condition nine years ago. His specialist team
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Mark Smith: ‘At last, it’s Govan’s turn’: what Glasgow’s new bridge could really do
I’m going to be honest here: when I first saw the new bridge going up between Govan and Partick, I wasn’t happy. The project includes a new plaza on the south side with flats and space for shops and everything. But the problem as far as I was concerned
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Craig Fowler: Pundits need to dump tired 'reserve league' cliches
Any time the topic of youth development comes to the forefront there will inevitably be a pre-2000s former professional extolling the virtues of the Reserve League. True to form it became the subject of conversation among the pundits on the BBC's
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Scottish couple to cycle from Glasgow to Palestine to raise funds for emergency aid
On Tuesday, Dr Graham Bryce will blow out the candles on his 70th birthday cake. On Wednesday, he’ll get on his bike and cycle to Palestine. The retired consultant child psychiatrist and his wife Anne will set off on a 3,000 mile journey to
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Unions demand SNP reaffirm commitment to rent controls amid u-turn fears
The Scottish Government has insisted they still support rent controls, as speculation mounts that they could be about to water down the Housing Bill. The promise from Housing Minister Paul McLennan came in response to an open letter to the First
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Swinney insists government will deliver 'real change' despite swingeing cuts
John Swinney has insisted his legislative programme for the year ahead will deliver “real change for the people of Scotland,” despite reports that his government is set to announce up to £600 million worth of cuts to Scotland’s public services.
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Labour's windfall tax could slash £13bn from UK economy, industry warns
Labour’s “proper” windfall tax on oil and gas will cost the country more than it will make, an industry body has warned. Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) say the strengthened Energy Profits Levy (EPL) will “generate a loss in economic value of around
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Ian McConnell: PM shies away from what needs to be done, good news for Scotland
Sir Keir Starmer has had quite the week. Firstly, last Tuesday, we had the eventual delivery of a well-trailed speech in the garden of Downing Street. Sadly, the contents of the speech were as previewed. The message from Sir Keir was that things
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Financial firm buys fellow Scottish group, hails £1bn-plus 'milestone'
AAB Wealth, a tailored financial planning and wealth management services provider, has today announced it has acquired Scottish sector stablemate WealthFlow. Aberdeen-based AAB hailed the acquisition as a “significant milestone” in its “growth
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David Lonsdale: Swinney can ease pressure by slashing devolved initiatives
As what passes for summer draws to a close the Holyrood parliamentary year will kick off this week with two major set pieces, both with potentially significant implications for business. One is an expected update from Finance Secretary Shona Robison
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'Friendly' Scottish independent garage group resumes growth with new site
Fife-based D&G Autocare has expanded further by launching an 18th garage in Carlisle, its first opening since the coronavirus pandemic and first outlet in England. D&G Autocare has been expanding steadily since it was established in Fife
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Sunamp looks to crank up the heat with thermal energy storage
Andrew Bissell and Susan Lang-Bissell set up Sunamp in 2005 to become part of the energy transition to combat climate change. Working in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh's School of Chemistry, they have developed a thermal energy storage
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Removal of last Polmont children is a fitting legacy for William Lindsay
THE removal of the last remaining children from Polmont - and the guarantee no Scottish child will ever be jailed again - is a fitting legacy for William Lindsay, who killed himself in the Young Offenders’ Institution in October 2018, his former support
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That no Scottish child will ever be jailed again is something to be proud of
Getting emotional over my work is not something I’m prone to, but I did shed a tear when the Scottish government confirmed all the remaining children detained in Polmont had finally been transferred to secure care. Having broken the story of the