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Billy Gilmour excited by new Italian job with 'good mate' Scott McTominay at Napoli
BILLY Gilmour has expressed confidence that playing alongside Scott McTominay at Napoli on a weekly basis will help him to improve as a footballer and benefit Scotland in future as he looked forward to starting the latest chapter of his career over
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Billy Gilmour addresses Scotland's year-long winless run in meaningful games
BILLY Gilmour has insisted that Scotland can rediscover the form they showed in Euro 2024 qualifying and end a disappointing six game winless run in competitive fixtures soon as he started preparations for the Nations League match against Portugal.
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Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian musician, dies aged 83
Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit Mas Que Nada made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long Covid. He was 83. The death of the Brazilian pianist, songwriter and arranger was confirmed
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Social care workers in charity sector to vote on strike action
A charitable social care provider has been threatened with strike action after Unison workers rejected a pay deal – which could be the first industrial action in the sector in a decade. The union said the vote shows the “deep dissatisfaction” over
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Scotland restore some respectability but Australia too strong as they seal T20 series
After the all the drama and fireworks of the opening contest earlier in the week, Australia wrapped up a T20I series win over Scotland with a victory that was a study in simplicity. The touring party had set numerous records on their way to a crushing
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Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid complete golden slam with Paralympic victory
Wheelchair tennis stars Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid completed a career golden slam by ending their wait for Paralympic doubles glory with a dominant straight-sets win at Roland Garros. The two-time silver medallists celebrated gold on Court Philippe-Chatrier
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£2.9 billion deal nearly complete for one-time Clydesdale operation
A major proposed takeover in the banking sector took a big step towards completion today - and it brought the disappearance of a high-profile brand from the sector a little closer. Nationwide announced this morning that City regulators, the Financial
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Prominent trade unionist, Greenham Common activist and writer for The Herald
Ann Coltart Born: December 26, 1941; Died: August 5, 2024 Ann Coltart, who has died aged 82, was prominent trade unionist and activist and a woman who left an unforgettable mark on everyone who crossed her path. Having joined the National
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Neil Mackay: Scotland faces the prospect of ungovernable political chaos
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. The hip word for it is ‘manifesting’: the notion that if you dream it, it will happen. Just concentrate on getting that flat belly you want, and come next summer you’ll
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Sail down the Clyde for this week’s best exhibitions
Blanco 7 September-5 October. Entry free. Patricia Fleming Gallery, Oxford House, 4 Oxford Lane, Glasgow, G5 9ER. Blanco is a solo exhibition of new work taking its title from white marble dust used in the making of gesso (the foundation for
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Aryna Sabalenka feels her time has arrived at US Open after reaching final again
Aryna Sabalenka believes her time has arrived at the US Open as she closes in on a long-awaited first title. Sabalenka is back in the final 12 months after one of her darkest days when she let a first-set lead slip to lose the showpiece event to
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Dame Sarah Storey not ruling out competing in LA aged 50 after winning 19th gold
Dame Sarah Storey was “creaking” ahead of winning her 19th Paralympic gold but refused to rule out competing in Los Angeles at the age of 50. Cyclist Storey, 46, signed off the ninth Games of her remarkable career in thrilling fashion by retaining
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Glasgow rector urges Labour to delay ‘rushed and reckless' private school vat plan
The rector of Glasgow’s Kelvinside Academy has called on Sir Keir Starmer to delay his plans to add VAT on private school fees. Daniel Wyatt said the Labour tax measure could see “thousands, not hundreds, of pupils” forced to leave the independent
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Echoes of the North exhibition puts Beth Robertson Fiddes talent in the frame
A new solo exhibition by Beth Robertson Fiddes at The Strathearn Gallery provides a powerful tribute to Scotland's natural environment. Beth, one of Scotland’s most gifted and unique contemporary landscape artists, will unveil ‘Echoes of the North
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Scotland's Ben Sandilands sets new world record to claim T20 1500m Paralympic gold
Great Britain’s Ben Sandilands set a new world record to claim Paralympic gold in the men’s T20 1500m in Paris. The 21-year-old Scottish runner, who won world gold in the French capital last year, crossed the line in three minutes and 45.40 seconds
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Govan-Partick footbridge opening offers 'better opportunities' to local areas
Officially opened on Friday morning, the Govan-Partick footbridge has been hailed as a “bridge to better opportunities.” The bridge, which crosses the Clyde between the Riverside Museum and Water Row, cost more than £29 million pounds to build.
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Drug gang jailed after one caught with £100k in cash at Kilmarnock Burger King
Three men convicted of running a drug trafficking operation in Ayrshire have been jailed, with one caught with close to £100k in cash in Kilmarnock Burger King. Alan Stewart, 44, Leslie Montgomery, 64, and Matthew Cullimore, 37 were apprehended
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Acclaimed Scottish artist Gordon Wilson's new exhibition is sure to astound
Meet the Scottish artist introducing ‘Biddies,’ ‘Belties’ and ‘Clyde Puffers’ to a global audience who over a 30-year career has gone from local to worldwide sales with his unique takes on Scottish life ... A SCOTTISH artist is set to build on
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Gary Townsend’s recipe: Brioche loaf
If you’re into your baking, this is one for you. Not many things come close to freshly baked brioche with butter in my opinion but with this the possibilities are endless. My tip is not to rush the recipe; long and slow is the key. Ingredients
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Scottish woman, 27, killed in avalanche in Argentina
A Scottish woman has been killed in an avalanche in Argentina. The body of Andrea Marshall was recovered on Wednesday evening following an extensive search and rescue operation on Cerro López in the province of Río Negro. According to the information
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Ancient shipwreck exposed by winter storms to be preserved in tank
A historic shipwreck discovered on Orkney following winter storms is to be preserved in a freshwater tank. The wreck, thought to date from the 17th century and possibly Dutch, rose from the sands of Sanday after severe weather in February, and
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Body found in search for missing climber in Glencoe
A body has been found in search for a missing climber. Around 11am on Friday, the body of a man was discovered in Glencoe. Glencoe and RAF rescue teams, search dogs and coastguard volunteers were involved in the search. Formal identification
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Plans approved for £4m in public spending for Inverkip Power Station project
Councillors in Inverclyde have approved the spending of over £4m in public money to improve roads as part of the regeneration of the Inverkip power station site. Plans were developed in 2014 for 650 homes and commercial space for the site close
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Plea for patience from motorists with major M8 roadworks due to start
Motorists have been warned to be “patient” as major roadworks are carried out on one of Scotland’s busiest motorways. Roads bosses have announced that a section of the M8 is to be reduced to a single lane in each direction while waterproofing
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32 death notices and funeral announcements from The Herald
The Herald has published 32 death notices in the last 7 days. Every week, The Herald publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Family sells traditional fish and chip shop in historic Scottish town
A family has sold a "well-performing" traditional fish and chip shop in a historic Scottish town. It comes after the operator established the takeaway as “one of the best in the area”. Cornerstone Business Agents handled the leasehold
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‘It was so beautiful to be alive and free’ How a Scottish punk legend was born
Fire Engines were one of Edinburgh’s most influential post punk bands. As a definitive compilation, chrome dawns, is released, The Herald presents an exclusive extract from Neil Cooper’s accompanying essay, in which the group’s Davy Henderson talks
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Scottish hotel firm bids to nurture next generation of hospitality talent
Apex Hotels is working with the University of Dundee to develop the next generation of hospitality talent in the City of Discovery. The Scottish firm said its Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa in Dundee has give members of staff completing an honours
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Transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo into women’s 200m semi-finals in Paris
Italian transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo has qualified for the semi-finals of the women’s T12 200m at the Paralympics in Paris. The 50-year-old, who transitioned in 2019, finished last in the fifth and final heat on Friday morning but her
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Letters: We need a legally-regulated drugs framework for Scotland
WITH lived experience of drug use in the heady 1980s and 90s whilst working in the City of London I feel qualified to comment on Calum Steele's article (“Memo to the government: beating addiction is key to Scotland’s fight against drugs”, The Herald
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Investing in Scotland's future through the space sector
From the Enlightenment to world-changing inventions, Scotland often punches above its weight. So it is of little surprise - but also lots of pride - that our nation is playing a leading role in the global space sector, currently generating £180 million
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MedAntalya: Trustworthy dentistry in Turkey with dedicated care and stellar results
MedAntalya Health Services LLC, founded by husband-and-wife team Ersin and Rael, has evolved from modest beginnings into a renowned health tourism provider in Turkey. Known for their trustworthiness, stellar results and commitment to personal patient
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Appeal for help as £5,400 worth of sheep stolen from farm
An investigation has been launched after 40 sheep were stolen from a farm in Fossoway near Kinross earlier this year. It’s unclear exactly when the theft took place but 20 lambs and 20 ewes were taken from the area at some point between Monday,
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Gamekeepers warn Capercaillie 'on the brink of extinction'
Gamekeepers have said they believe the iconic Capercaillie is headed for extinction and has entered its ‘final phase’ in Scotland’s forests. A fresh count of the birds’ numbers found that there had been a nine per cent decrease in males at leks
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Is this really the sort of show people want?
This week’s minority opinion. There’s far too much politics on the radio if you ask me. And on TV and on social media and probably in video games for all I know. A certain kind of politics anyway as typified by Matt Chorley’s new Monday-to-Friday
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Man arrested in connection with missing Edinburgh woman now 'believed to be dead'
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an Edinburgh mum who is now ‘believed to be dead’. Khasha Smith was last seen to be safe and well on a FaceTime 11 months ago on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The 35-year-old was then
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Man arrested in connection with missing Edinburgh woman now 'believed to be dead'
A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an Edinburgh mum who is now ‘believed to be dead’. Khasha Smith was last seen to be safe and well on a FaceTime 11 months ago on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The 35-year-old was then
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Extremely rare first edition Robert Burns poetry set to fetch £60k at auction
An extremely rare first edition of poetry from Robert Burns is set to go up for sale in an online auction later this month. The book, which is 237 years old, was first published by a Kilmarnock printer in 1786 when they decided to take a risk on
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Jannik Sinner was ‘not the best’ on junior courts says US Open rival Jack Draper
Jack Draper remembers Jannik Sinner being the weak link on court when they first played, but the British number one knows it will be a different matter in their US Open semi-final. Draper became the first British man to reach the last four in New
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New MP's cash plea over 'pylons marching to the cities'
The new MP representing the UK's largest constituency area has demanded energy giants compensate local people living in renewable energy "gold rush" areas. Angus MacDonald, Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire used his maiden
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Paralympics day nine: Dame Sarah Storey targets a 19th gold medal
Plenty of gold medals will again be up for grabs on day nine of Paralympic Games. Dame Sarah Storey will go in search of a 19th gold, Maisie Summers-Newton will compete in her final swimming event while Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid will play in
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Herald Diary: Just what do they get up to in Majorca?
Careering towards oblivion A DIARY yarn about the ambitions of the young reminds reader Gwen Davies of her high-school teaching days, when she once asked a group of dynamic young scholars what careers they were hoping to pursue upon leaving the
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Fire crews battle through the night to contain city blaze
Fire crews battled through the night to contain a fire which tore through the roof of a block of flats. Six fire engines and a high-reach appliance were sent to the site of the blaze in a residential building in Graham Place, Dundee, close to its
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Ava Hamilton: I loved climbing long before it became cool
Ava Hamilton feels about climbing how music fans feel about bands they discovered before they became mainstream. The Glaswegian has known for quite a while of the virtues of climbing as a sport but it’s only recently, since it was introduced onto
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How data can help with diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace
The role of data in fostering diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace was set out by industry and education sector leaders yesterday during a conference for businesses and charities held in Glasgow. Asking the right questions, gathering
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'No respect from day one': Where do the RAAC-hit residents of Balnagask go from here?
Aberdeen is a city of contrasts. Scores of millionaires, made wealthy by decades of oil and gas exploration, reside in its leafy suburbs. On average, these men and women will live a decade longer than those who live in some of the city’s poorest neighbourhoods
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Andy Maciver: Mayors are the opportunity from this week’s chaos
Helen Keller, the author and activist who became deaf and blind as a baby before going on to write 14 books, said that optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. There is not much optimism to be found around the Scottish Parliament during
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Letters: Fights with Westminster can be traced back to Sturgeon: it was deliberate
ERIC Melvin (Letters, September 5) is sadly deluded in his assertions. He is correct that relations with Westminster have deteriorated since 2014 but there is no "muscular unionism" as he tries to put it. He forgets that 2014 was when Nicola Sturgeon
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Why Motherwell may have made the Premiership signing of the summer
This is an excerpt from this week's Claret and Amber Alert, a free Motherwell newsletter written by Graeme McGarry that goes out every Thursday at 6pm. To sign up, click here. It is easy when you sign 17 players in one window for one or two to
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Scot Gov wrong to dismiss employee's office phobia judge rules
A Scottish Government employee has won the first stage of his employment tribunal fight after being refused permission to work from home because of a social phobia. John-Paul Pryce was employed as an administrative case officer for the government-funded
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Flamingo Land's Lomond Banks 'weaponised as political football,' says developer
The director of the Lomond Banks development has hit out at “constant misinformation” and said that the planning application has been “weaponised as a political football”. The development, planned for the south end of Loch Lomond, has been dubbed
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‘Revered marketeers’ hired to head up global agency’s first office in Scotland
A marketing agency has opened its first office in Scotland as part of major expansion plans. The company said it has hired four "revered marketeers" for the new city base. Manchester-based Fresh Group said it is expanding north of the Border
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North Sea tax regime 'causing irreversible damage'
One of the North Sea’s biggest oil producers has slammed the UK Government’s tax regime for the area, declaring that it is “causing irreversible damage to an indigenous and strategically important UK industry”. EnQuest, which holds big stakes in
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Ian McConnell: Starmer hopeless on Brexit as overtures hit bum note
UK touring musicians should not hold their breath for any kind of easing of the nightmare bureaucracy that Boris Johnson’s hard Brexit has brought them, given the signals reportedly coming out of Brussels. This is a great pity – they have obviously
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Scottish 'Hotel of the Year' appoints two new chefs
Scotland’s “Hotel of the Year” in the most recent Automobile Association awards has appointed a new head chef and restaurant chef. Luxury floating hotel Fingal, berthed permanently at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh, said new head chef Pedro Barreira
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New £20m Scottish distillery in double whisky launch
A new Scottish distillery has hailed the launch of two whiskies. The whiskies are launched along with the chance to invest in a cask at an open day with the whisky maker in person and other events on Saturday. The first new whisky release is
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Marc Crothall: Let's ensure tourism builds on summer of Swift
An election was the precursor to a summer of sport and culture, during which we have witnessed tens of thousands of fans head to Europe for Euro 2024 and they Olympics for what was no doubt for many an alternative to a more traditional vacation.
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Shares in Primark owner tumble as 'challenging weather' hits sales
Shares in Primark owner AB Foods fell by more than 8% yesterday after the group said sales at its retail chain were hit by gloomy summer weather. Primark’s UK like-for-like sales fell 0.6% in its third quarter and are set to slip by around 3.1%