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Austin MacPhee steps down from Scotland national team job
Austin MacPhee has stepped down from his role in the Scotland set-up. The set-piece coach will no longer be involved with the national team after deciding to step back from his position in Steve Clarke's backroom team. It's understood MacPhee
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Liverpool continue fine start under Arne Slot to sit top of the Premier League
Liverpool’s impressive start under Arne Slot continued as they moved to the top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win at Wolves. Life after Jurgen Klopp is not turning out to be too bad as Ibrahima Konate’s header and a Mohamed Salah penalty either
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St Johnstone 0 Celtic 6: Kyogo nets double as Saints thrashed in Perth
Kyogo Furuhashi struck twice as Celtic continued their imperious start to the season with a 6-0 triumph over St Johnstone in Perth. The Japan forward scored either side of Paulo Bernardo in the final 10 minutes of the first half. Callum McGregor
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Dundee's Mo Sylla 'responsive' after collapsing in dressing-room at half time
Dundee boss Tony Docherty revealed that midfielder Mo Sylla had to be rushed to the city’s Ninewells Hospital after collapsing in the dressing-room at half-time. The Dark Blues lost 2-1 to Aberdeen at Dens Park with Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen
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Motherwell 2 St Mirren 1: Lennon Miller scores winning double
Lennon Miller was the hero for Motherwell again as he netted a double to down St Mirren 2-1 at Fir Park. The 18-year-old, who slotted away the winning penalty to take Motherwell to the semi-final of the Premier Sports Cup last weekend, inspired
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Hearts 1 Ross County 1: Shankland finish ends eight-game losing run
Lawrence Shankland finally broke his duck for the season as his stoppage-time equaliser helped managerless Hearts end an eight-game losing streak in a 1-1 draw at home to Ross County. The bottom-of-the-table Edinburgh side, under the interim charge
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Intrepid Scott takes next step as he looks to reach the promised land of the PGA Tour
On a first perusal, the name ‘Korn Ferry Tour’ looks like something you'd read in a pamphlet about sight-seeing excursions down the Sacramento River on a paddle steamer. For Nairn’s Sandy Scott, it’s all aboard. As he continues his professional
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Dundee 1 Aberdeen 2: Jimmy Thelin's side continue perfect start
Aberdeen extended their perfect start to the season to 12 victories with a narrow 2-1 William Hill Premiership win over Dundee at Dens Park. The Dons netted twice in the first half through Kevin Nisbet and Topi Keskinen before Simon Murray pulled
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Kilmarnock 3 Dundee Utd 3: Hosts denied first win of the season by Graham penalty
Ross Graham’s last-gasp spot-kick denied Kilmarnock their first win of the William Hill Premiership season as Dundee United salvaged a 3-3 draw in a remarkable game at Rugby Park. United had led at half-time through Louis Moult’s second goal in
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Scotland begin WXV2 title defence with Italy victory
Defending champions Scotland started their WXV2 title defence with a 19-0 victory over last year’s runners-up Italy in Cape Town. Tries from Chloe Rollie, Lana Skeldon and Coreen Grant helped Scotland, who edged out Italy for the title on points
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The Scottish Parliament is messy, flawed, imperfect but loved
As long as Emma Porter has been alive, there has been a Scottish Parliament. For the 19-year-old activist from Springburn, there has never been anything other than devolution. All 129 parliamentarians were asked to nominate a local hero who
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Scots Word of the Week: Chookie
The Dictionaries of the Scots Language gives a range of meanings for chookie. Today we are focusing on chicken or bird. An early example comes from John Service’s The Memorials of Robin Cummell (1913): “They leeved [lived] on milk and meal wi’
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Former Dundee and Arsenal striker Fabian Caballero dies aged 46
Former Dundee striker Fabian Caballero has died at the age of 46, the Scottish Premiership club have announced. Caballero, who made three appearances for Arsenal while on loan during the 1998-99 season, joined Dundee in July 2000 and spent five
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Alan Simpson: Everybody loves going green - until it lands in their fridge
DRIVING north up the A90 towards Aberdeen it is impossible to avoid the sight of posters urging against the building of large pylons across the area. This is the pristine farmland immortalised in Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s classic book Sunset Song
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'Not our King': Ex-SNP MP joins republican protesters at Holyrood anniversary event
Republican protesters heckled the King and the Queen as they attended a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament's reconvening. A group assembled at the bottom of the Royal Mile and shouted "not our king" as the monarch
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The King’s address to Scottish Parliament in full
The King marked the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament with an address to the chamber. Here is the speech in full: Presiding Officer, First Minister, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen. The Queen and I are
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King urges Scotland to embrace 'next chapter' as Holyrood marks 25 years
The King has urged MSPs to use the 25th anniversary of the reconvening of the Scottish Parliament to mark “the beginning of the next chapter” for the country. In an address to Holyrood that was both personal and political, he paid tribute to what
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WADA appeals against ‘no fault’ ruling in Jannik Sinner anti-doping case
World number one Jannik Sinner is facing the renewed threat of a ban after the World Anti-Doping Agency launched an appeal against a ruling of “no fault or negligence” for two positive tests he returned in March. Sinner, who won the US Open earlier
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Pictures show how the day unfolded as King Charles III visited Holyrood in Edinburgh
King Charles is in Edinburgh today to mark the 25th anniversary of the Scottish Parliament. The day is full of tradition and ceremony as the King and Queen Camilla visit Holyrood and meet the political leaders of Scotland. This morning saw
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Homelessness levels are unacceptable. So why do we put up with them?
Tuesday’s grim new statistics on homelessness in Scotland came as little surprise to anybody working in the housing sector: the housing emergency shows no signs of easing. Indeed it is becoming entrenched and enduring. The new figures told us that
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King and Queen to mark Scottish Parliament’s 25th anniversary
King Charles will address the Scottish Parliament at its 25th anniversary celebration in Edinburgh today. The event marks a quarter of a century since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened. Charles and the Queen will attend and meet First
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Russell Findlay picks Rachael Hamilton as Scottish Conservatives deputy leader
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has said his new deputy leader will “play a key role” in changing the party. Mr Findlay, who comfortably won the contest to succeed Douglas Ross as the leader of the Scottish Conservatives, appointed
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Technology: Twinkly Strings Smart LED Lights
What is it? A smart home lighting solution. Good points? The Twinkly Strings Smart LED Lights are an affordable and dynamic option for festive decoration or daily ambiance. Offering a 250-LED pack with a length of 20 meters, these lights
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One of Scotland’s most unique and celebrated artists exhibits in Edinburgh
Sight-Seer 28 September-12 October. Entry free. Morningside Gallery, 94 Morningside Road, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY. Perceptive, thought-provoking and with more than a little humour, Gordon Mitchell’s paintings portray objects that feel at once
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Harley Davidson rider dies in M74 crash as police issue appeal for witnesses
A motorcyclist has died in a crash on a busy Scots motorway, with police now appealing for information to establish the cause. Road Policing officers are appealing for information following the fatal crash on the M74. The crash happened around
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St Kilda unmasked: the surprisingly savvy - sometimes dark - side to the lost island
Isolated on their island at the edge of the map, they were supposed to be “the only people in the world who feel the sweetness of true liberty”; innocent and simple folk with a way of life suspended in the past. For the Victorian tourists whose
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Celebrity SAS SOS: send help, quick, I'm feeling sorry for Boris's sister
Something wasn’t right here. I was watching Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins (Channel 4, Sunday) and the deal was the same as ever: a gaggle of reality TV faces, athletes, actors and assorted coat-tail travellers are shipped to the middle of nowhere to
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'It's an obsession' - the Scots wildlife photographer with an unusual side line
Libby Penman is a tricky woman to pin down. The nature of her job as a wildlife filmmaker and photographer means she is in perpetual motion from one place to the next, proving almost as elusive as the subject matter that she herself is trying to capture
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'I'm impressed' Chippie pulls off remarkable transformation into chic fish restaurant
The Old Fish Bar Glasgow Ask, I whisper to my wife who has been chatting away with the waitress, if they make these crisps in here themselves. “Yes, we do. Very easy,” the waitress confides, “just fine slice, fry and dust with paprika.”
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'I thought I'm gonna die': Sharleen Spiteri on how climbing in Skye nearly killed her
Over the decades, Scottish musicians have made many classic, cult or under-appreciated albums that have stood the test of time. Today, we look back at White On Blonde by Texas. LOOKING back from a vantage-point of nearly three decades later, it
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Steven Camley on … The GB Energy announcement
You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk.
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The award-winning bartender keeping Scotland's innovative spirit strong
For a relatively wee country, Scotland can proudly claim to have introduced the world to many incredible inventions from penicillin to the telephone. Now, Iain McPherson of Panda & Sons bar in Edinburgh has said that our leading mixologists are
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Covid variant XEC, airborne transmission, and a new row about facemasks
The world may have moved on, but Covid is continuing to circulate and evolve. The SARS-CoV2 virus has been back in the news in recent weeks amid evidence that yet another mutated strain of Omicron - this time known as XEC - is on track to become
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Hearts should smash the 'group think' Scottish football managerial merry-go-round
As Steven Naismith fell off his rollercoaster Hearts ride, the creaking din from the managerial merry-go round went into overdrive. Within minutes, the bookies odds were up and listicles primed with the five group think candidates to take the reigns
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Stevie Ray on his possible final MMA fight at PFL Glasgow and Celtic Park appearance
Mixed martial artists spend more time than most in the company of medical staff making it perhaps not a huge surprise that one of them is considering it for a possible future career. Stevie Ray doesn’t know exactly what lies ahead for him after
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Herald Diary: Hey, is that Santa? No, it's Lord Alli
Groovy gaff THE scandal involving Labour snaffling up freebies from their best buddy, the very wealthy Lord Alli, continues to rumble on. We’ll probably soon find out that on Christmas Eve it isn’t Santa who tumbles down Keir Starmer’s flume
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Mark Smith: Everyone calm down: seagulls are not the threat you think they are
It’s funny how they always use the language of war. “Living in fear”. “Attack”. “Bombardment”. They also say that we should get them before they get us. It’s probably why, of all the species on this planet, human beings are by far my least favourite
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Everything a gardener needs to know... about creating a dead hedge
Hedges are a sustainable asset in any garden. Last week, I looked at the benefits of living hedges and turn here to ‘dead’ ones. Having been promoting this idea in talks and articles for nigh on quarter of a century, I’m delighted it’s now becoming
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Tributes to alcohol treatment pioneer who established groundbreaking Glasgow unit
Peter Kershaw Born: February 23, 1935; Died: July 26, 2024 Dr Peter W Kershaw, who has died aged 89, was a pioneer of NHS treatment services for alcohol dependence in the West of Scotland. Addiction was always his particular area of interest
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Letters: A game changer at last: Findlay will revive the Tories
JOHN Swinney is dithering and Anas Sarwar will be concerned. Why? Because the new Tory party leader in Scotland, Russell Findlay, will be a genuine threat to both of them ("Russell Findlay announced as leader of Scottish Tories", heraldscotland, September
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Scots concerned about climate change but unwilling to change consumer habits
More than three-quarters of Scots consumers are concerned about climate change, according to a new report - but just one in 10 would be likely to change their purchasing habits. Research by Consumer Scotland found 76% said they were concerned about
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Scotland's top British GT driver hoping to finish season on a high
The prospect of speeding round the Brands Hatch track at 150mph is terrifying for most but for Gordie Mutch, it’s where he’s in his element. This weekend, the final races of the 2024 British GT Championship will take place and with Mutch sitting
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Scottish universities in depth: The Herald launches latest impact series
Starting on Monday, The Herald launches its latest impact series. In recent months we have explored Scotland’s relationship with alcohol, the housing emergency harming communities across the country, and the reality of the New Highland Clearances
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Glasgow's buildings tell the city's story but we treat them with neglect
From brutalist tower blocks to soaring Gothic cathedrals, Glasgow’s history is displayed across its skyline. Yet, as many ageing buildings begin to crumble, the city has been plunged into an identity crisis. For a recent example, consider the
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‘Challenging weather was a really hot day on the Tube’
It might not see anywhere near the same volume of crime as Scotland's cities but the Highlands faces another, worsening challenge that is testing the police's ability to keep people safe, according to the region's top officer. Chief Superintendent
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Everything to know on Industry series 3 with Kit Harington among new cast
Industry will be back on the BBC very soon for its third series, with a few new actors being added to the cast including Kit Harington. Harington will join as Sir Henry Muck, a green tech company mogul who has been described as "the embodiment
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Glasgow Council chief fears Labour government set to pull £15m 'Levelling Up' cash
The SNP leader of Glasgow City Council has urged the new Labour government to guarantee the delivery of the £15 million in Levelling Up cash promised to the city by the Tories. Susan Aitken said she was concerned by recent comments by Scottish
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Family to sell historic Scottish hotel after six decades
A hotel that has been owned by the same family for more than 60 years has been put on the market. The 12-room hotel in Scotland’s “sunniest region” has been put up for sale as the husband and wife owners move to retire. The hotel dates from
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10 gigawatts of 'zombie projects' removed to free up grid capacity
Electricity network operators have “abolished” 10 gigawatts of “zombie” projects since last December, to free up vital grid capacity. The Energy Networks Association, which has every major electricity network operator in the UK among its membership
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Sisters-in-law to expand their Scottish clothing boutique
Sisters-in-law Hazel and Kirsty McMartin are planning to expand their Linlithgow-based Styled by Macs clothing boutique after securing funding from the British Business Bank. The entrepreneurs, who have left behind full-time careers in the financial
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Brian Donnelly: 'Collapse in housebuilding’ in SNP Scotland brings dire consequences
A housing leader has raised concerns over the “devastating consequences” of the “collapse in housebuilding” in Scotland. It comes as new figures reveal a significant drop in the number of new homes built and a record level of homelessness amid
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Family-owned Scottish distillery wins nettle gin supermarket listing
A Scottish family-owned distillery has secured a major supermarket listing for its nettle-based gin. The distillery said it agreed a deal with the grocer where its Classic gin will be available in a range of Scottish stores. The distillery
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Scottish hotel and restaurant group launches student accommodation
Scotsman Hospitality, which operates a total of 50 hotels, restaurants, cinemas and bars, has highlighted its move into the student accommodation market in St Andrews. It has launched “SPACE”, declaring that, in keeping with its “reputation for
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1,700 residential lets in Scotland acquired in major deal
DJ Alexander owner Lomond has acquired around 1,700 residential lets currently under management with Aberdein Considine in Aberdeen, elsewhere in Aberdeenshire and in the central belt. Lomond noted the acquisition is its 63rd and follows its purchase
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Founder says FutureX 'didn't need to continue' as new venture looms
The founder of an organisation formerly behind some of Scotland's leading entrepreneurship events has called on government to take a more disciplined approach to business support as he prepares for the formal launch of his latest venture. Bruce
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Fledgling Fife golf business wins with history tourism experience
The owner of a hickory golf club business is hoping to build further on an increase in demand from tourists after finding a permanent venue for his former pop-up venture. Stuart Fraser of Hickory Smoked Golf - which earlier this week won in the
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Have no fear in the hunt for quality and value
Should investors worry about the remainder of 2024? As they enter the last quarter, those with long memories of past October shocks may wonder whether they should lock in gains. This year brings the additional uncertainties of a UK budget and the