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Philippe Clement's verdict on Rangers player who didn't know his team mates' names
PHILIPPE Clement has revealed Nedim Bajrami didn’t know the names of all of his team mates when he made his Rangers debut against Dundee United today and predicted the Albanian winger will become influential for the Ibrox club in the coming weeks.
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Headliners announced for Edinburgh Hogmanay party as Texas top the bill
Texas will headline Edinburgh Hogmanay for the first time in close to 20 years, as they become the first act ever to do so three times. The group have just played two sold-out shows at the Hydro in Glasgow, and have sold more than 40 million records
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The Celtic defensive record that can help them end unwanted Champions League run
It may well be Kasper Schmeichel’s name that will go into the Celtic record books after the team equalled a 118-year-old clean sheet record at the weekend, but much of the credit for the feat must go to the men in front of the keeper. Not only
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Europe give it their all but the USA hold on to reclaim the Solheim Cup
It was good while it lasted. Watching the Solheim Cup being carted off by the USA must’ve been as gut-wrenching for Europe as the break-up of a long-term relationship. They’d been striding out together since 2019, after all. The slogan says that
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Trump safe after Secret Service open fire at ‘armed suspect’ near golf club
US Secret Service agents opened fire after seeing a person with a firearm near former president Donald Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to law enforcement officials. The Republican presidential candidate is safe, his campaign
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Dundee United manager bemoans players' failure to put in cynical foul on Rangers man
DUNDEE United manager Jim Goodwin bemoaned his players’ failure to put in a ‘cynical foul’ on Tom Lawrence before the Rangers playmaker scored what ultimately proved to be the winning goal at Tannadice today. But Goodwin, whose team suffered their
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Properties evacuated and roads closed after 'vehicle strikes gas line'
Police are appealing for information following a gas leak in Causewayhead, Stirling. Around 7.20pm on Saturday, emergency services attended at Logie Road, where the location of the leak was identified. Several properties were evacuated as a
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Scottish Government to meet Commonwealth Games Australia to discuss 2026 plans
A meeting will be held between the Scottish Government and Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) this week to discuss the 2026 Games potentially coming to Glasgow. Scotland is in the running to stage the next edition of the multi-sport event after
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Scottish Greens deny accusations in 'cash for access' row over sponsored lunches
The Scottish Greens have been accused of offering meetings with senior politicians in a ‘cash for access’ scheme worth hundreds of pounds. An investigation by the Sunday Mail reports the party offered lobbyists “exclusive” access to politicians
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The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards winners announced at ceremony in Glasgow
The winners of this year’s The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow on Friday. It was an evening of celebration and recognition for the many individuals, charities and employers
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Man charged over 'attempted murder' in Paisley
A man has been charged in connection with an alleged attempted murder in Paisley. A 40-year-old man was found unresponsive on George Street in the Renfrewshire town on Friday at 11.55pm before being taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Rangers manager reveals chairman's 'pain in the heart' over decision to stand down
PHILIPPE Clement today revealed how emotional the decision to stand down as Rangers chairman had been for John Bennett after his side had beaten Dundee United at Tannadice. The Ibrox club announced yesterday that Bennett, who has been replaced
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Relive your childhood, head along to see the largest display of Meccano in Scotland
Meccano Society of Scotland Annual Meeting 14-15 September. Entry free. Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD. Relive your childhood and head along to see the single largest display of Meccano in Scotland at Summerlee
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'Results like this were not possible': McLaren’s Oscar Piastri wins the Azerbaijan GP
Lando Norris recovered from his qualifying disaster by pulling off a late overtake on Max Verstappen to further cut the title lead as Oscar Piastri won a pulsating Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The British driver started from 15th as Verstappen lined
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Winners of Scots Language Awards 2024 crowned at ceremony in Ayrshire
The winners of the Scots Language Awards 2024 have been crowned at a celebratory ceremony in Ayrshire. Held at Cumnock Town Hall, in partnership with East Ayrshire Council, the sixth annual awards ceremony saw 13 individuals, projects and organisations
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Warning: Do not watch this if you are scared of flying
Theatre UP Tron Theatre, Glasgow Neil Cooper Four stars Everything is up in the air for Jay and Jamie, the two strangers living parallel lives in Visible Fictions’ ingenious meditation on love, luck and the crash landings of everyday
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Italian minister Salvini faces potential six-year prison term in migration trial
Italian prosecutors have requested a six-year prison sentence for right-wing League leader Matteo Salvini for his decision to prevent more than 100 migrants from landing in Italy when he was interior minister in 2019. The prosecutors in the city
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I've zero sympathy for Labour MPs' crocodile tears over winter fuel payments
I THINK the Jesuits used to call it mental reservation. The rest of us know it as crossing your fingers. It has other good names too. Casuistry. Sophistry. Pettifogging. Being too clever by half. There can’t be terribly many aspiring Labour politicians
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Bizarre coincidences saw Marillion singer Fish find his plaice in the Hebrides
OUR Icon this week is 6ft 5in and full of lyrics. Inspired by Kerouac, Capote, Burns and Dylan Thomas, Fish was lead singer and songwriter with world-famous neo-prog band Marillion, after which he carved out a successful solo career and has lately
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Susan Swarbrick: Houseplant sales? Oh dear, student life is so wholesome nowadays
Student life seems a lot more wholesome than I remember. I was struck by this thought the other day when I saw a social media post about an upcoming “houseplant sale” being held at the University of Glasgow as part of the Welcome/Freshers’ Week 2024
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Surreally ridiculous pint glass ban is truly on-brand for ignorant, punch-drunk SNP
I’m pleased to learn that my esteemed friend Neil Gray, Scotland’s Heath Minister, is getting to grips with the nation’s alcohol problems. Mr Gray has commissioned experts to study the impact of banning alcohol-branded pint glasses, umbrellas and
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Ocean Alley on their viral TikTok hit and why they don't need a record label
Psychedelic Australian surf rock probably isn't on the mood board at many major record labels as they chase the next big thing. Thankfully for Ocean Alley, they've no interest in being on one. Having released their latest album Low Altitude
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Rolling Resistance: the extraordinary story of Afghanistan's female skateboarders
Immortalised in black and white, the four girls beam at the camera, each clasping a well loved skateboard. Kitted out with helmets and skate shoes, theirs is a scene which could take place at any number of skate parks across the world. But this
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Nearly 70 jobs lost in construction firm collapse
A Scottish building contractor based near Auchterarder has fallen into administration with the loss of nearly 70 jobs. Hadden Construction, which works on projects ranging from residential developments to commercial and public buildings, has been
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Ministers and Grangemouth refinery owners 'unaware' of potential international buyer
Scottish ministers are not aware of a potential buyer for the Grangemouth oil refinery, the acting Energy Secretary has said. The country’s last remaining oil refinery will close in the second quarter of 2025, with 400 jobs expected to be axed
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Dundee United 0 Rangers 1: Tom Lawrence strike clinches nervous win for Ibrox club
RANGERS returned to winning ways in their first game since their 3-0 defeat to Celtic today – but they were made to work for their William Hill Premiership triumph over Dundee United at Tannadice. A first half Tom Lawrence goal gave Philippe Clement
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Police appeal for help to trace walker missing in the Highlands
Police in the Highlands are appealing for help to trace a missing walker. Paul Conway, 67, travelled from Newcastle to Glenfinnan by train on Tuesday, September 10, contacting his family upon arrival around 6.40pm. He had planned to walk from
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Richard Lochhead: Space sector presents a golden opportunity for Scotland’s future
The space sector presents a golden opportunity for Scotland’s future. By 2030, the international market is estimated to be worth $1 trillion a year, and we want to capture a £4 billion share of it for Scotland by 2030. There’s no doubting this
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Ex-Dundee United teammates Ryan Gauld and Stuart Armstrong combine in Vancouver win
Stuart Armstrong reflected on a nostalgic moment as Ryan Gauld set him up for his inaugural goal with Vancouver Whitecaps. The 32-year-old, who joined the Major League Soccer outfit at the beginning of September after being released by Southampton
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The 11 most absolutely fabulous Scottish fashion figures
It's possible you might be worried about my bona fides this week. And I admit that if you could see what I’m wearing as I write this - stained denim shirt, cheap trousers and a pair of Skechers - you’d be perfectly entitled to ask what could he possibly
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Concern mounts for future of Highlands ice climbing centre
When the doors to Scotland’s flagship ice climbing facility opened, there were high hopes it might help transform the sport, encourage a new generation of climbers and even make the hills safer. Backed by £2.4 million of public money, it converted
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The Smiths, Eric Clapton and Roger Waters: the amazing career of a 1970s survivor
FIFTY years ago an English quintet that went under the name of Ace released their debut LP. Entitled Five-a-Side, it was the work of lead guitarist Phil Harris, rhythm guitarist Alan King, drummer Fran Byrne, bassist Terry Comer - and, on organ, piano
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Slovan Bratislava boss to be assessed if he can travel to Celtic UCL clash amid virus
Slovan Bratislava boss Vladimir Weiss faces a race against time to recover and see his side make their Champions League league stage bow at Celtic on Wednesday after missing two games in a row. Celtic open their campaign as huge favourites against
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Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes engine change
Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race. The seven-time world champion qualified seventh on Saturday but the FIA confirmed that Hamilton has been given his fifth
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A83 reopens via Old Military Road following 500-tonne landslide
Scotland's most notorious road was forced to close to traffic on Sunday morning following a landslide. Road maintenance and management firm BEAR Scotland said the A83 was closed briefly at Rest and Be Thankful due to 'hillside concerns'. The
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Ange Postecoglou feels Tottenham can bridge gap to Man City and Arsenal quickly
Ange Postecoglou knows it will not be easy for Tottenham to close the gap on last season’s Premier League top two but believes they can achieve it quickly. Spurs finished 25 and 23 points behind champions Manchester City and runners-up Arsenal
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Eight migrants die trying to cross Channel overnight
Eight migrants have died while trying to cross the English Channel overnight. The French maritime prefecture for the English Channel and the North Sea said 53 migrants were on board a boat which got into difficulty off the coast of Ambleteuse in
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Ruination in the woods: the haunting evidence of Scotland's 'ultimate clearances'
A stately home blown up as an army training exercise; a ruined house with trees planted within its walls; uncanny, skeletal buildings with roofs removed. These are a few of the mysterious, deserted homes documented by an expert who claims there has
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Curtice: Future Scottish independence referendum stalled but not dead
Momentum for a future Scottish independence referendum has stalled amid growing factions within the Yes movement, Professor Sir John Curtice has said as he shares his predictions 10 years on from the historic vote. The polling expert has however
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'The results are extraordinary': Could this 'common sense' approach save the NHS?
Rob Lawson went into medicine "expecting to make people well and keep people well". Instead the GP, who retired from the NHS 12 years ago aged 60, found that he was "just dealing with disease". "I began realising quite early on that I wasn't
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Letters: Bring it on: the SNP could benefit from an early election
I AM always bemused at the early election cycle in America, but we in Scotland now have political pundits who are in election mode right now for 2026. Professor James Mitchell is at it this week ("SNP 'battening down the hatches' as 'disaster' looms
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What is 'Britishcore'? How Oasis, Greggs and Tesco inspired a viral TikTok trend
When Robert Burns wrote the couplet "O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us/To see oursels as ithers see us!", it seems unlikely he was talking about TikTok. Thanks to the social media platform though the people of the UK are getting a view of how
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Gordon Buchanan on being chased by tigers, the perfect shot and his new live show
"That’s when you learn how fast you can actually run, when there’s a bear in hot pursuit." Gordon Buchanan would know. The wildlife photographer and television presenter grew up on the Isle of Mull and has dedicated his life to exploring the
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Patrick Harvie: 'I thought for a heart-pumping moment we might have won'
Patrick Harvie does not agree with those who say the problem in 2014 was that the public was not ready to say Yes. The real problem, he says, is that what the SNP ran was “a media campaign”, not a grassroots campaign. The Scottish Green Party co-leader
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'Things have changed' Calling Putin's bluff is a perilous game for the West
As Britain and the US work towards loosening restrictions on Ukraine allowing its weapons to be used for deep strikes inside Russia, Foreign Editor David Pratt asks is this a red line too far? How many times now have we heard the term used when
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Broken soldier: The disturbing childhood and tragic death of a Scots SAS hero
Acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre’s new book uncovers the secrets behind the British Army’s most audacious rescue mission. He tells our Writer at Large about the painful but remarkable life of the Edinburgh trooper at the heart of the action TOMMY
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Susan Egelstaff: Bach still hoping to have the last word in IOC power battle with Coe
There are few things pettier than two older privileged men behaving increasingly passively aggressively towards each other in the pursuit of sporting political power. Thomas Bach and Sebastian Coe have, over the past few years, perfected the art
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Nicola Sturgeon is to blame for Yes movement's demise but it can return even stronger
Alex Salmond’s “once in a generation” claim was hyperbole. The 2014 referendum was an interregnum. The issue of Scotland’s constitutional future has still to be definitely decided. When that test will come, I know not. That it will come I am certain
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Swinney: I was heartbroken by referendum result but I’m optimistic for future
John Swinney has said he was “heartbroken” by the referendum result in 2014 ahead of the 10-year anniversary, but is “very optimistic about Scotland’s future”. The vote took place on September 18, 2014, with Scots voting by 55% to 45% to remain
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Keir Starmer: Labour government offers independence supporters 'a changed Scotland'
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his Labour government can offer supporters of independence a changed Scotland. Speaking ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 2014 referendum, Sir Keir said he had "long understood" why many Scots wanted to leave the