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Angus Gunn on Bruno Fernandes goal and Steve Clarke's dressing room message
Angus Gunn tonight held his hands up and admitted he should have done better at the Bruno Fernandes goal he conceded in Scotland’s agonising 2-1 defeat to Portugal in Lisbon. However, the Norwich City goalkeeper, who produced several outstanding
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Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win US Open tennis after anti-doping controversy
Jannik Sinner let his tennis do the talking as he won the US Open for the first time. The world number one came into the tournament under a cloud following his anti-doping scandal, where he escaped a ban despite two positive tests in March.
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'A lot of positives': Steve Clarke remains upbeat despite another Scotland loss
Steve Clarke believes Scotland deserved to leave Lisbon with a point after Cristiano Ronaldo's late goal completed a Portugal turnaround and left the Scots bottom of their UEFA Nations League group. Clarke's men are amidst a disappointing run that's
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Bailey Peacock-Farrell mistake proves costly as Northern Ireland slip to defeat
Northern Ireland weathered a first-half storm in Plovdiv only to gift Bulgaria the decisive goal as they fell to a 1-0 Nations League defeat. Michael O’Neill’s side repelled attack after attack in a tough opening 40 minutes before a poor mistake
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Scotland player ratings as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal score late to earn victory
Scotland suffered another late sucker punch as Cristiano Ronaldo’s close-range strike off the bench proved decisive and earned Portugal maximum points in the UEFA Nations League Group A1. Scott McTominay gave Scotland the dream start after 7 minutes
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Portugal 2 Scotland 1: Late Cristiano Ronaldo strike denies national team gutsy draw
A CRISTIANO Ronaldo strike with less than three minutes of regulation time remaining tonight denied Scotland a gutsy draw against Portugal which would have done much to restore pride in the national team after their Euro 2024 failure in the summer.
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Elliot Anderson explains why he's snubbed Scotland opportunity to pursue England cap
It appears Elliot Anderson has made his mind up once and for all. After years of uncertainty and a tug-of-war between Scotland and England, the talented Nottingham Forest midfielder says he's committed to representing England, a decision seemingly
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Plans for student flats at football hero’s former pub site approved on appeal
Proposals for over 130 student flats at the site of a Scottish football hero’s former pub have been approved on appeal. The Scottish Government supported the appeal over the proposals for student flats at the site of the pub of one of the most
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New Govan bridge is a reminder of when Glasgow carried the world on its shoulders
Let’s take a minute, you and I, just to appreciate the beauty of this new bridge from Govan to Partick before we get into the numbers and the stories. I was down here a few weeks ago as the final flourishes were being applied and it was already looking
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Yes, the message matters but human rights are actually delivered on by detail
CRITICS and fans probably agree – the proposal was emblematic, in its way, of the late Nicola Sturgeon and brief Humza Yousaf premierships. In contrast with the situation down south – where even existing human rights protections remained under
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'Aristocratic elfin alien sibling of Bowie' is still as Scottish as a haggis supper
TILDA Swinton is what you might call instantly recognisable. But singular looks need not detract from talent, and this is one talented actor. Indeed, the New York Times, a newspaper, ranked her as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.
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Now it's clear why SNP decided against allowing Scottish prisoners to vote
Word reaches me from my friends inside Scotland’s prison estate that they are soon to become the beneficiaries of a new, collaborative approach to improving the incarceration experience. And not before time, say I. This, it seems, will include
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SNP face Holyrood defeat as Tories push vote on free school meal u-turn
The Scottish Tories are set to force a vote on Scottish Government plans to pause the rollout of free lunches to all primary school pupils. Currently, all children in primary 1 to 5, at schools run by their local council or funded by the Scottish
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Return to scene of one of Scotland's most infamous nights perilous for Steve Clarke
THERE is no prospect of Steve Clarke suffering the same fate which befell his predecessor Andy Roxburgh in the wake of a heavy and humiliating defeat at the hands of Portugal in the Estadio da Luz if Scotland are on the receiving end of a mauling here
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Steve Clarke names Scotland starting XI to face Portugal in Nations League
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland starting XI to take in Portugal in the UEFA Nations League - and it's unchanged from last time out. The Scots are in Lisbon tonight as they face Roberto Martinez's side in the Portuguese capital. Scotland's
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King and Camilla attend church on second anniversary of late Queen’s death
The King is attending church near Balmoral for prayers and reflection in memory of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death. Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the tiny granite Crathie Kirk, where the late Queen was
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Body found in search for missing 21-year-old
A body has been recovered in the search for a missing 21-year-old. The man is still to be formally identified but the family of Liam Miller, who had been reported missing on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 have been made aware. He was last seen
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Lorna Slater signals Greens' opposition to SNP budget, says party ready for election
The Scottish Greens do not fear an early election, Lorna Slater has said as she indicated that her party would find it difficult to back John Swinney’s budget. "The Greens are polling very well at the moment. We have a lot less to lose from a snap
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Edinburgh hit-and-run leaves woman in 'serious' condition in hospital
A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being knocked down by a van in an Edinburgh hit-and-run. The 31-year-old was hit by a white van while walking on The Wisp at around 2.10pm on Saturday, September 7. The van failed to stop
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'I like landscapes:' Starmer defends removing Thatcher portrait from No 10 study
Sir Keir Starmer said he took a painting of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher off the wall of the No 10 study because he does not "like images and pictures of people staring down" at him. The Prime Minister told BBC’s Laura Kuensberg that
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‘It means a lot’ – Aryna Sabalenka achieves redemption with US Open win
Aryna Sabalenka was proud to be able to make her fairy-tale of New York come true as she earned US Open redemption by winning the women’s title. The Belarusian suffered one of her darkest days when she lost last year’s final to Coco Gauff.
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Declan Rice and Jack Grealish return to haunt Republic of Ireland in England win
Declan Rice and Jack Grealish returned to haunt the Republic of Ireland as Lee Carsley’s first match as interim England manager ended in a comfortable 2-0 Nations League victory in Dublin. Saturday’s sold-out Aviva Stadium clash marked the start
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Together at last: woman's 80 year hunt for her family is finally over
When she was just three years old, Gladys Johnston was plucked from a notorious orphanage in Dublin and brought to live in the Scottish Highlands. She had made it through the brutality of the city’s Bethany House orphanage against the odds: more
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Portugal vs Scotland: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time
Scotland take on Portugal in the Nations League this weekend. The national team travel to Lisbon for their second outing in September after the cruel loss to Poland at Hampden. Steve Clarke's side battled back from 2-0 down against Poland to
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Two arrested and bar 'attacked' as right wing rally held in Glasgow
Two people were arrested in Glasgow as a right-wing march was outnumbered by a larger counter-protest. A gathering described as a 'pro-UK rally' on social media and publicised by Tommy Robinson was held in George Square on Saturday. A larger
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Creative Scotland review should be independent of government says Labour
The review of Creative Scotland should be independent of the government and look into the wider funding landscape, Labour has said. Neil Bibby, the party’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Culture and Sport, said there were “obviously
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Glasgow microbrewery saves 'iconic' piece of Scottish history
There are a number of factors that make the newest taproom space to open in Glasgow unique. A canal-side location, for example, means that visitors at Epochal Barrel Fermented Ales in the north of the city can watch thrill-seekers at Pinkston Watersports
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Ryan Gauld taking inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo after making Scotland bow at 28
RYAN Gauld has admitted that seeing Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal at 39 is an inspiration for him as Scotland prepared for their Nations League match here in Lisbon this evening. Vancouver Whitecaps playmaker Gauld made his international
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Susan Egelstaff: 2024 has shown us that the end of tennis' Big Three is truly here
Tennis’ “Big Three” has been such a constant in the sport for so long that any preceding era seems like a lifetime ago. We’ve known for quite some time that the era of the Big Three has been coming to an end. 2024 has confirmed that the end
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Can independent cinemas give Scotland a warm glow during bleak, austerity winter?
For all the advances in entertainment, the introduction of streaming services and watching of movies on our phones, the silver screen experience retains its lustre. A night at the movies remains an occasion, one that fosters a sense of collective emotion
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Aberdeen's new hope? A city's bid to become GB Energy HQ
Aberdeen is known for many things - rowies, the Dons, the ‘black gold’ which has fuelled its growth and industries. More recently its granite streets are recognised by shuttered shops and ‘for sale’ signs. Walking through the city centre several
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Letters: Time SNP stopped moaning about Westminster and put its own house in order
IN John Swinney's post-party conference broadcast on television on Monday evening, he referred to the non-payment of the winter fuel allowance to millions of Scottish pensioners. From a population of around 5.5 million, around just over one million
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Post Office investigator: Toxic plane air 'cover up' is 'worse than Horizon scandal'
A fraud investigator who played a key role in exposing the Post Office scandal has said that pilots being sickened by contaminated cabin air is a "bigger cover-up than Horizon". Ron Warmington and his colleague Ian Henderson, from the forensic
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It seems it's open season for foreign meddling in the US election
The Democrats might have made big campaign gains, but it remains a tight race and “crowded field” for interference from America’s foreign adversaries. Foreign Editor David Pratt reports It’s not often these days that you see a smiling, relaxed,
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‘Angry? I’m raging': Scottish charity boss unleashes fury over poverty under SNP rule
SallyAnn Kelly runs the acclaimed Aberlour Children’s Charity. She talks to our Writer at Large about the failures of the Scottish government to help our most vulnerable families SALLYANN Kelly is doing her best to suppress her “internal banshee
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If The Shed was as popular as those lamenting its loss claim, it wouldn’t be closing
IN THE week the rest of the world was fighting for Oasis tickets, our young team had their eyes on a different prize. When the clock struck 7pm on Monday, they each clicked on the link in the hopes of securing a place at the last-ever night at Glasgow
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Team Europe look to turn the air blue and gold again in Solheim Cup battle
You never forget your first Solheim Cup. Suzann Pettersen certainly doesn’t. “Well, my first one was 2002 in Minnesota and that’s where I dropped the famous ‘F’ word on live TV,” said the decorated Norwegian of this bonfire of the profanities.
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'SNP battening down the hatches under Swinney as Holyrood election defeat looms'
The SNP is "battening down the hatches" under leader John Swinney ahead of the Holyrood election and a likely defeat, according to the leading academic expert on the party. It has been a difficult week for the First Minister with his government
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Scottish Tory leadership race marred by 'sexist undertones,' says Meghan Gallacher
Meghan Gallacher has claimed that the Scottish Tory leadership contest has been tainted by "sexist undertones." The leadership hopeful told The Herald that a culture of sexism still exists in politics and is not unique to her party. She said
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Inside Story: Scotland's 'cultural catastrophe' and the calls for a funding overhaul
During the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Summerhall — the sprawling, old Edinburgh University vet school that has been home to new and emerging work at the world’s largest arts festival for over a decade — hosted performances by 22 Scottish companies
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Anger as Police Scotland says sex self-ID for rapists fosters ‘sense of belonging’
Campaigners have criticised Police Scotland after the force told MSPs that allowing individuals charged or convicted of rape or attempted rape to "self-declare" their sex fosters "a strong sense of belonging". The comment in a letter to Holyrood
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Alison Rowat: 'It's like watching a panto except there's no one to cheer'
Salmond and Sturgeon: a Troubled Union BBC Scotland/iPlayer *** She arrives first. Shifts in her chair, tries for a smile but the heart is not in it. He is in a different location. Tired. Eyes darting, shoulders up at his ears.
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Cautious Swinney's secret warning to Sturgeon over second independence referendum
John Swinney cautioned Nicola Sturgeon against calling for a second independence referendum on the day of the Brexit result. Speaking to the BBC, the now First Minister said he was anxious that voters would not want to come out for a third plebiscite