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How Celtic plan to make Paradise 'hell' once more for Champions League visitors
Welcome to Hell. It’s been some time since Celtic could say that to their visitors in the Champions League. The win over Feyenoord last season that rounded off another campaign in Europe’s elite competition was a welcome one, albeit something of
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'First class' - The unseen impact Kevin van Veen is already having at St Mirren
Stephen Robinson has revealed Kevin van Veen is already having a positive effect at St Mirren as he downplayed the need to babysit the striker. The Dutch striker, 33, is back in Scotland for a season-long loan in Paisley from Groningen having spent
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Anthony Joshua ready to suffer as he eyes third world heavyweight title
Anthony Joshua has warned Daniel Dubois he is willing to suffer in the ring in his pursuit of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion. Joshua faces IBF title holder Dubois in front of a British record 96,000 crowd at Wembley on Saturday
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Unai Emery dedicates Aston Villa’s Champions League win to ex-striker Gary Shaw
Unai Emery dedicated Aston Villa’s debut Champions League win over Young Boys to former striker Gary Shaw. Villa’s return to the top table of European football was overshadowed by Monday’s death of Shaw, a golden boy of the club’s past success
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Scottish Labour's poll rating plummets but Anas Sarwar still set to be next FM
Scottish Labour’s popularity has plummeted after Sir Keir Starmer's decision to cut the winter fuel payment, with a new poll showing them losing almost one in ten of their voters. Despite the drop in support, Anas Sarwar looks set to become Scotland
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Slovan manager plotting repeat of shock Artmedia result with his Rangers fan son
SLOVAN Bratislava manager Vladimir Weiss Snr has vowed to try and mastermind another shock Champions League result against Celtic along with his Rangers fan son Vladimir Jnr at Parkhead tomorrow evening. Weiss Snr was in charge of Slovakian minnows
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Early frontrunner for St Johnstone job emerges as next manager odds are revealed
The betting odds for the next St Johnstone manager have been revealed. Craig Levein was today sacked by the Perthshire club after a dismal run of form at the start of the 2024/25 campaign. Saints sit tenth in the Scottish Premiership after
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Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon and Syria kills at least eight
Hundreds of pagers have exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and in parts of Syria, killing at least eight people, including members of the militant group Hezbollah and wounding the Iranian ambassador, officials said. Officials pointed the finger
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Brendan Rodgers on why Celtic are in 'best place' to deliver Champions League success
BRENDAN Rodgers has stated that he believes Celtic are in the “best place” they have been entering a Champions League campaign during his time at Parkhead – and admitted he wants the Scottish champions to compete not just participate in Europe’s elite
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Are pro-independence parties still speaking for those who want it?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. As he conceded defeat in the indyref in the early hours of September 18, 2014 the First Minister Alex Salmond famously remarked: “the dream shall never die”. While the
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Grangemouth closure not related to presumption against oil and gas, minister says
The presumption against new oil and gas licences is not responsible for the closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery, Scotland's acting Energy Secretary has said. It was confirmed last week that Scotland’s last remaining oil refinery will close
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Balamory return to TV gives hope to increased tourism on Isle of Mull
The return of Balamory to TV screens could spark a visitor boost to the Scottish island where it is filmed. The children's show was confirmed as returning to BBC in 2026 and during its first run two decades ago, it saw visitor numbers to Tobermory
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Experience true luxury with Fairmont St Andrews' exclusive 7-day sale
Scotland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and welcoming spirit, but tucked away on the east coast is a destination that brings all of these elements together in a unique and unforgettable way: St Andrews. Renowned for its
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Parks and job creation: Lessons from Flamingo Land and Grangemouth
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter. The dramatic decision, yesterday, to reject the Lomond Banks development, frequently referred to as Flamingo Land Loch Lomond, could be seen as a statement not just on the proposal
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Guillermo del Toro and his love affair with Edinburgh's bookshops
This article appears as part of the Herald Arts newsletter. Acclaimed horror movie director Guillermo del Toro has been doing a great job of promoting Edinburgh’s independent bookshops during his stay in the capital. While on location to shoot
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11 gigs to book now as New Romantic chart-topper returns to Scotland
Gig of the Month Snowgoose, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, October 14 Snowgoose, aka Jim McCulloch and Anna Sheard, return with a new album, Descendant next month, which features contributions from members of Teenage Fanclub, Belle and Sebastian,
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Does Trump Turnberry get my vote for hospitality?
Trump Turnberry, Ayrshire STYLE AND SUBSTANCE Driving up to the five-star hotel is akin to arriving at a party hosted by Jay Gatsby, except we are on the Ayrshire coast rather than Long Island. Turnberry was built in the early 20th century
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Popular walking festival makes successful return after four-year absence
A walking festival in Argyll has enjoyed a successful comeback after four years of a hiatus. The Cowalfest walking festival had five days of walks, talks and other events across the peninsula. Walkers from across Cowal and further afield took advantage
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St Johnstone sack Craig Levein as search for new manager commences
Craig Levein has left St Johnstone. The Perth club has announced that the 59-year-old has parted company with the former Heart of Midlothian, Dundee United and Scotland manager just five matches into the Scottish Premiership season. A short
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Students arriving in Glasgow given chance to win free gig tickets and more
Students in Glasgow will have the opportunity to win free tickets for gigs and events in the city, as the start of term approaches. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and Gigs in Scotland have teamed up to launch Gumball Gig Machine, which will pop up at various
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'People will steal anything': I let a holiday flat – here is what I have learned
“The people have spoken, the bastards,” declared Democrat hopeful Dick Tuck in his concession speech, following defeat in the 1962 California Senate primary. Voters are not always right, and history is littered with examples of malign and incompetent
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Glasgow's Doors Open Days highlights as festival gets underway
As Glasgow’s Doors Open Days festival continues this week there are hundreds of participants throughout the city. It’s the UK’s longest running Doors Open Days festival and started on Monday, running until September 22. It invites locals and visitors
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Letters: King Charles should dip into his fortune to help Britain's poorest
THERE has been much soul-searching in governments, both north and south of the border, about whether we, as a nation, can afford cold weather payments for old people, or child benefit for poor families with more than two children. The answer to
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Glasgow to host 2026 Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government back deal
Glasgow is set to be the host city of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Scottish Government have backed plans to stage a scaled-down version of the multi-sports event after Australia pulled out of hosting duties. The 2026 Commonwealth Games
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Quiet confidence, elation and a plan for the future as locals overcome Flamingo Land
Jubilation, elation and relief. That was the overwhelming reaction when all 14 members of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority Board raised their hands and rejected the Flamingo Land Lomond Banks application. The sighs of relief
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Tributes paid following death of 'much loved' Simple Minds drummer
Musicians and fans have paid tribute to the “much loved” Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop following his death at the age of 73. Ultravox singer Midge Ure said his “old friend” had lived a lively life as he shared news of his passing on social
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Emma Raducanu edges past Peyton Stearns to progress at Korea Open
Emma Raducanu battled to victory over American Peyton Stearns in the opening round of the Korea Open. A topsy-turvy contest featuring 12 breaks of serve eventually went the way of the former US Open champion after two hours and 43 minutes as she
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Half of children on Scotland's gender wait list 'could be neuro-diverse', MSPs told
Half of the children and young people currently on the waiting list for Scotland's only paediatric gender service may have some form of neurodiversity and nearly one in three have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, MSPs have been told.
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Everything you need to know as beloved musical Mamma Mia comes to Edinburgh
THE smash-hit musical Mamma Mia is coming to the Edinburgh Playhouse next year as part of a UK tour. The beloved show uses popular ABBA songs to tell the funny story of a daughter, a mother and three possible dads on a Greek island. Discussing
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Popular café bar in 'buzzing district' in Scottish city goes on market
A city café bar in a prominent roadside position has been put on the market. The café has a "cosy atmosphere with seating for 16 customers and features original stone walls and iron cast ovens dating back to the early 1900s", the agent said.
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Flamingo Land's Lomond Banks: Is the fight over and what happens next?
It has been one of the most contentious and controversial planning applications in Scotland’s history but it may finally now be over. Flamingo Land’s attempts to build a resort at Loch Lomond which would have had two hotels, 100 log cabins, a pub
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'Oh bugger, I better shoogle again' - Sharon Small on the making of Nightsleeper
Sharon Small is explaining the behind-the-scenes nuance of pretending to be on a high-speed runaway train. The Scottish star, whose recent TV roles include crime dramas London Kills and The Bay, is currently gracing our screens in BBC thriller
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Glasgow set to host Commonwealth Games as Scottish Government approve emergency bid
The Scottish Government has signed off plans for Glasgow to host a stripped-down Commonwealth Games in 2026. The approval from John Swinney and his Cabinet means the multi-sport event will now almost certainly come to Scotland's largest city.
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New junior doctor intake bodes well for the future
With a new intake of junior doctors now joining the ranks of NHS Scotland, it’s an opportunity to welcome positive progress and the expansion of an ever-more innovation-ready workforce at an important time. As we continue the pivotal transformation
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'It's a wild ride' - what is it like being a Scot in midst of polarised US election?
Criminal convictions, Taylor Swift, dog-eating, Hannibal Lecter, brat summer, an assassination attempt (or two), coconut trees, and nail-bitingly close margins in the polls; the 2024 United States elections has it all. In the midst of the year
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Discover why Italian deli meats are a cut above the rest
Scottish food lovers will have the chance to sample the delicious diversity of Italian cured meats this month at a series of special events which will highlight the tradition, flavours and forward thinking of the country’s increasingly sustainable
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Nicola Sturgeon: 2014 Indyref 'wasn't all sweetness and light'
Nicola Sturgeon has admitted that the 2014 referendum on Scottish Independence wasn’t all “sweetness and light” as the tenth anniversary of the historic vote approaches. The former First Minister said that the “high stakes” meant that some people
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Four arrested in connection with deliberate fire at Scottish Hospital
Four teenagers have been charged in connection with wilful-fire raising at a hospital in Musselburgh. The fires took place within two derelict buildings of the unused Edenhall Hospital on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Officers were alerted to the fire
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Glasgow's famous Ashton Lane closed because of 'dangerous building'
A section of one of Glasgow’s best-known streets has been closed off because of a “dangerous building”. Ashton Lane, home to popular bars and the famous Ubiquitous Chip restaurant, has been shut from Ashton Road to Ashton Lane North. The
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Swinney to face first grilling as FM from senior MSP group
John Swinney will face questions from Holyrood’s committee conveners on Wednesday – the first time he has done so as First Minister. The senior MSPs will have a chance to quiz the SNP leader on a variety of issues during the Conveners Group meeting
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Letters: The 2014 referendum has left Scottish society divided
AS we reflect on the tenth anniversary of the 2014 independence referendum, various contributors to the Herald have noted a shift toward a more divided and intolerant society in Scotland. Sadly, I find myself agreeing with this view, as the decline
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Lord Coe among seven candidates in contention to be next IOC president
Lord Coe is one of seven candidates for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee. Coe, the current president of World Athletics and a two-time Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist, was on the list published by the IOC on Monday morning
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Manchester City hearing to examine 115 Premier League charges starts
Manchester City lawyers arrived at London’s International Dispute Resolution Centre (IDRC) on Monday as a hearing to examine 115 Premier League charges issued against the club began. Lord Pannick KC from Blackstone Chambers, who is leading City
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The Herald live and breaking news on Tuesday
6:44pm A walking festival in Argyll has enjoyed a successful comeback after four years of a hiatus. The Cowalfest
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Why Rangers players clapped Celtic onto the park in an Old Firm game at Ibrox in 1964
THERE has been much discussion in recent seasons about whether Rangers’ players should form a guard of honour for Celtic after their fierce city rivals have clinched the Scottish title. And it was a debate which raged long and hard on radio phone-ins
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Oil and gas sector has made ‘significant progress’ on emissions
The UK’s oil and gas industry has been credited with “significant progress” towards its emissions reduction targets, as figures show its greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 28% since 2018. According to a report by industry body Offshore Energies
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Steven Camley on .... Calmac Ferry whale-watching
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley, on our story revealing that CalMac ferry passengers 'have the best seat' when it comes to spotting whales in Scottish waters. Hundreds of sightings have been recorded by cetacean survey charity ORCA on routes
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Fire crews fight large-scale fire at recycling plant
Fire Crews have extinguished a blaze at a recycling centre. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was alerted to reports of a blaze at Bucksburn Recycling Centre, Aberdeen, at 6.32pm on Monday. The service sent seven appliances to the scene
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Gregor Gall: Tony Blair failed to reinvent Britain - and Keir Starmer will fail too
It’s now nearly 25 years since Tony Blair declared the 'class war is over' at the annual conference of the Labour Party in Bournemouth on 28 September 1999. With the wind still in his sails after his May 1, 1997, general election landslide, Blair
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Neil Mackay: I couldn't watch the Salmond-Sturgeon documentary. It turned my stomach
IT could have been so different. Independence could have real significance and purpose today. Indeed, the way politics has unfolded, independence could have stood as an alternative to the cycle of stagnation and failure that’s taking us god knows where
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Herald Diary: Were Patrick and Lorna caught 'green-handed'?
Fishy goings on WE mentioned the difficulty some folk have understanding the aquatic world. Which reminds Robin Mather from Musselburgh of the following conversation. Chap 1: Can you name three fish that begin and end with the letter K?
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Nick Rodger: Chaos and crass antics but women's golf wins again at Solheim Cup
No matter what you do in life, there’s always someone telling you how you should be doing it. And I’m not talking about hectoring SNP ministers here. I read one of those smug, preaching, self-help articles the other day, presumably written by someone
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Scepticism grows over bid to save Grangemouth refinery
Aberdeen-based Stacey Oil Services has confirmed its involvement in the rescue plan for Grangemouth Refinery. The firm, which specialises in tools and rental equipment for the offshore industry, is understood to be representing a Canadian company
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Impact of Scottish Government income tax decisions on businesses revealed
More than half of Scottish businesses have experienced “little to no impact” from the Scottish Government's income tax policy, a key survey has revealed, although a few say they are considering moving operations or investments south of the Border.
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‘Number one-rated’ guesthouse near 900-year-old abbey put on market
A guesthouse near a 900-year-old abbey has been put on the market. The “attractive” Georgian villa has six guest rooms as well as a small annexe. Drysdale and Company said the property sits in a quiet yet convenient location. The agent
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Family sells 17th century hotel in ‘affluent’ Scottish village
A family has sold a historic hotel on a famous Scottish tourist route. The hotel that started as a 17th century coaching inn was described as an “exceptionally well-performing” business. Cornerstone Business Agents said that the Aberdour Hotel
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Famous former ‘high class school’ building goes on market
A historic former school building in a Scottish city has been put on the market. The Victorian school building that "reflects the robust confidence of the age" has been "creatively re-purposed". DM Hall, chartered surveyors, said that "Bellahouston
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Famous Scotch whisky distillery unveils 'luxurious' limited release
The Lagavulin Scotch whisky distillery, owned by drinks giant Diageo, has announced the release of an exclusive 14-year-old bottling finished in South African Cabernet Sauvignon wine casks to celebrate Islay Jazz Festival. It said the release would
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Why does nobody want the Commonwealth Games?
There was a buzz around Glasgow in 2014 that is glaringly absent in the current run-up to the Commonwealth Games which nobody, it seems, particularly cares to play host to. As of 10 years ago today, Scotland was in the throes of the final days
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Standard Life owner scraps plan to sell major insurance business
The life and pensions giant which owns Standard Life has highlighted “current uncertainty in the protection market” as it scrapped plans to sell its Sun Life UK business, sending shares tumbling by nearly 5%. Phoenix Group had told the stock market
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Who are Scotland's top employers?
There is just one week remaining for companies and staff to enter this year’s The Herald Top Employer Awards in association with s1jobs. So many nominations have been received that the closing date has been extended until Wednesday, 25 September at