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Industry review: Less fur coat nae knickers, more Prada bags and no scruples
Industry **** The publicity photos for this BBC1 drama have its cast posing like the cover stars of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue. What a right bunch of investment bankers they look as well. Gone are the days when bankers on TV meant Captain
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Celtic player ratings as in-form side humbled by rampant & ruthless Dortmund
Celtic were outclassed in all areas of the pitch against Borussia Dortmund on Matchday Two of the UEFA Champions League. Here's how Brendan Rodgers' players rated on the night Kasper Schmeichel: A difficult night for the Dane. Schmeichel
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Why Scott McTominay's Manchester United exit can benefit Napoli and Scotland
Anyone who watched Manchester United go down pitifully to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend couldn’t fail to see the glaring deficiencies across their team, but one of the most obvious was their lack of a dynamic, box-to-box midfielder. Someone
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Hearts veteran Craig Gordon can still be Scotland's number one goalkeeper
Craig Gordon can still be Scotland’s number one goalkeeper, with manager Steve Clarke insisting that the gloves are up for grabs ahead of their next Nations League camp. Scotland will take on Croatia in Zagreb next Saturday before welcoming Portugal
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Plans to demolish Buchanan Galleries axed amid £850m masterplan 'rethink'
Plans to demolish Buchanan Galleries have been axed amid a major redevelopment 'rethink'. Owners of the city centre shopping mall had previously revealed plans to demolish the centre and replace it with a residential development and create new
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Celtic slaughtered by Dortmund in brutal seven goal Champions League collapse
Celtic suffered Champions League humiliation as they were taken apart 7-1 by a rampant Borussia Dortmund side in Germany. Brendan Rodgers' men were their own worst enemies with a defensively diabolical display marked by a bizarrely wide-open approach
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Scottish law firm names new partner, with her second promotion in a year
A Scottish law firm has appointed a new partner, among 11 promotions. Lindsays noted that Kirsty Preston’s appointment is her “second promotion in a year - having made the step up to senior associate just 12 months ago”. It noted that its new
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Tory stalwart Michael Ancram dies aged 79 after short illness
Tributes have been paid to the former Conservative minister Michael Ancram, who has died at the age of 79. The peer passed away in the early hours of Tuesday after a short illness, his family confirmed in a statement. A stalwart of the Conservative
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Simo Valakari becomes new St Johnstone head coach as announcement is made
Simo Valakari has been appointed as the new head coach of St Johnstone. The Finn, 51, has joined the Scottish Premiership side from FC Riga in Latvia. The former Motherwell player returns to Scottish football having been linked with several
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Iran says dozens of missiles launched towards Israel
Iran says it fired dozens of missiles into Israel on Tuesday as the months-long fighting between Israel and Iran’s proxies in the region: Hezbollah and Hamas; escalated, threatening a wider regional conflict. Israel ordered residents to remain
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Highland battle of the pylons. Is it time to listen more to the locals?
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter. Pylons, particularly 60-metre-high 'super pylons', have impacts. Many of these are positive and invaluable in the fight against climate change. Without new high-voltage overhead
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'We feel part of the community already': Chef duo opens new neighbourhood restaurant
Two Edinburgh chefs have opened their first solo restaurant in the city with food and drink menus that are built around local and foraged ingredients Located on Roseneath Street in the neighbourhood of Marchmont, Nàdair is a joint venture from
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Greggs sales surge as inflation takes toll on upmarket retailer
Sausage roll seller Greggs and upmarket leather goods retailer Mulberry have shown how the fortunes of sector players have diverged amid the challenges posed by inflation. Mulberry, which has stores in Glasgow and Edinburgh, is fighting to retain
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Can new Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay make himself heard over the moonhowlers?
There’s an episode of the US medical sitcom Scrubs, in which the hospital is under threat of a lawsuit from the relative of a patient. Chief of Medicine Dr Kelso tells the man: “I personally see to it that every inch of this building is up to the
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Assisted Dying Bill may be ‘outside’ Holyrood’s powers, Scottish Government warns
A bid to introduce assisted dying for terminally ill Scots may be outside Holyrood’s powers, the Scottish Government has warned. It comes as the government also raised concerns that the costs of introducing assisted dying could be “substantially
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New book shines a light on the Scots women impacted by the witch trials
October is ‘spooky season’, when ghouls and witches adorn our homes as we gear up for Halloween. But for some women living in Scotland in the late Sixteenth Century, the supernatural posed a real threat to their lives. Witch trials were rife around
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Dobbies to shut two stores in Scotland as part of restructuring plan
Garden centre group Dobbies has revealed plans to shut 17 stores, in a move which will hit 465 jobs. Dobbies Garden Centres said the proposed closures are part of a restructuring plan to help return the business to profit and reduce its rent bill
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Outstanding Scottish hotels awarded 'top honours' in new Michelin Guide rankings
Hotels across Scotland have been recognised among the best in the world today as the Michelin Guide unveils a new ranking system. Four years into a "comprehensive refresh" of its hotel section, the Michelin Guide has now introduced One, Two and
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'Her bravery grabbed me' - Flyer Amelia Earhart's final tragic flight inspires album
What are the chances? You wait ages for a record about the American aviator Amelia Earhart and two come along at once. At the end of the summer Laurie Anderson released her latest album Amelia, a retelling of the final flight of the pilot whose
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Carlos Alba: 'Janus-faced' Sarwar feeling the sweat on back of his neck. No wonder
The cut to the winter fuel allowance, rows over ministers accepting gifts and donations, conflicted advisers working at the heart of Downing Street, and now “Sausagegate”. If any lingering doubts remained, then last week’s lead balloon Labour conference
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£5,000 price for police box in Scottish city but something 'to be aware of'
A police box in Edinburgh will go under the hammer this month with a guide price of £5,000. Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, which is conducting the auction, emphasised the police box, on The Pleasance in Edinburgh, is being sold as a “moveable item
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Best Scottish Cashmere gifts for any occasion
When it comes to finding the perfect gift, nothing compares to the luxury and elegance of Scottish cashmere. Scottish designer brand Edinburgh Cashmere is renowned for its exquisite 100% pure cashmere and lambswool products, making it the ideal choice
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Doctors told ‘not to speak up’ at meetings on infectious bacteria - QEUH inquiry
Doctors were told “not to speak up” during “tick-box” meetings on infections at a hospital, an inquiry has heard. The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the design, construction and maintenance of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
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Ianis Hagi returns to Rangers first-team as contract issue resolved
Ianis Hagi has returned to the Rangers first-team squad. The 26-year-old has been reinstated to Philippe Clement's side after a stand-off over a contract clause. Hagi - who spent last season on loan at Alaves in La Liga - has not been part
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More than £28 million spent on work to create National Care Service, figures show
More than £28 million has been spent on work to create the National Care Service (NCS), new figures show just days after councils pulled their support. The Scottish Government confirmed in a written answer to Scottish Tory chairman Craig Hoy that
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Abertay University launches state of the art video game teaching lab
A new state-of the-art facility has been launched at Abertay University to support teaching and research activities for video games design and digital art. The new Competitive Games Lab and Wacom Cintiq Lab have been added to Abertay’s national
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'Nothing can disguise the smell of death' - Slow Horses and a killer hoarder
I’ve been on a book tour recently with the novelist Marcel Theroux, who surprised and delighted me the other day by commenting in our shared dressing room “oh, you smell nice” and then asking “what’s your cologne?” Let’s leave aside the cultural
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£10 million fund launched in bid to build up Scotland's urban tree numbers
A fund worth up to £10 million has been secured by Future Woodlands Scotland to add more trees and green spaces to Scotland’s cities and towns. The charity, which is dedicated to creating and conserving woodlands across Scotland, has secured the
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Health and wellness giant opens 10th store in Scottish city
A major UK health and wellness retailer has opened a new outlet in a city shopping centre. The new Holland & Barrett store in Edinburgh's St James Quarter "comes complete with a fresh look and feel". The 2056 sq.ft store also boasts "even more
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'Wants to play' - Craig Gordon fulfils Scotland promise to Steve Clarke
Craig Gordon has fulfilled his Scotland promise to Steve Clarke - by returning to the senior squad. The national team head coach insists Gordon never bid farewell to the Tartan Army after a Euro 2024 warm-up match against Finland at Hampden.
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Teenager charged over fatal Stirling crash which claimed two lives
An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with a crash more than six months ago in which two other teenagers died. The collision, which involved a car and an HGV, happened on the A91 between the Bannockburn interchange and the Greencornhills
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Humza Yousaf in-law's Gaza exit row - why is this in the news again?
Humza Yousaf is back in the news again after questions were raised about whether he secured preferential treatment from the UK Government in helping his parents-in-law flee war-torn Gaza. The Former First Minister has issued a furious denial
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Should Russell Findlay be congratulated or pitied?
The new leader of the Scottish Conservates – elected just last Friday – has already had a busy time, making a speech to the Conservative Conference in Birmingham and vowing that he will “stand up to nationalists” in an attempt to block Scottish independence
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Ageing ferry's return delayed again as gearbox problem found
An ageing ferry which was due to return to action after an eight-month refit has been sidelined for a further week and a half – sparking problems through services to the Isles. The MV Caledonian Isles, one of Caledonian MacBrayne’s oldest and
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'Well-known' traditional city pub dating from 1899 goes on market
A historic pub in a “prominent location” in a Scottish city has been brought to market. The pub, which dates from 1899, sits in a “densely populated residential and commercial neighbourhood” in the country’s largest city. “The property
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Full ScotRail timetable to be restored next week after pay deal agreed
ScotRail have confirmed that their full timetable will be restored from next Monday after almost four months of restricted journeys. It comes after a pay deal was agreed with drivers and ScotRail have now confirmed they will restore a full timetable
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Scottish airport starts major check-in hall redesign today and urges patience
A Scottish airport has embarked on a £5.8 million project to redesign its check-in hall to create more space, in line with passengers’ wishes. The airport also flagged the aim of improving passenger flow through the investment. And it said it would
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£2 million water network upgrade forces overnight road closure
A road in North Ayrshire is to be closed overnight as part of a £2 million upgrade to the water network in the area. Restrictions will be in place on Shore Road just before Rothesay Court coming from the ferry terminal on Wednesday October 2 to
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Working towards the goal of healthy ageing
Scotland is gradually getting older. According to the National Records of Scotland, the number of people over 65 is projected to grow by nearly a third by mid-2045. In my area, council data shows that over the next 25 years, West Lothian is forecast
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Herald Diary: Guess what Keir Starmer and Britney Spears have in common?
Hole in ten MANY years ago, when reader Don Murphy was a young man and had just bagged his first job in Dundee city centre, he was full of hopes, dreams and ambitions. On his first day at work, those very same hopes, dreams and ambitions took
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Letters: MSPs looking at assisted dying should remember the Nazis' 'mercy deaths'
THE Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is once more about to be scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament ("Campaigners raise further fears over safety of assisted dying legislation", The Herald, September 30). For MSPs who may be
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Lost Picasso painting found in a basement could be worth £5million
A lost artwork found in an Italian basement by a junk dealer in the 1960s could fetch close to £5m at auction. The painting of Picasso's sometime muse and mistress Dora Maar was found rolled up against a wall in a cellar in Capri in 1962. In
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Steve Clarke names Scotland squad as trio get first senior call-ups
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the next round of Nations League matches this month. Ahead of the upcoming October international break, the Scotland boss has revealed his squad and will answer questions from the media at lunchtime
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Biggest concerns of Glasgow residents revealed in council's own survey
Only 28% of people living in Glasgow believe the council is addressing the key issues that affect quality of life and the majority don't trust the local authority, according to its own survey. Residents were asked about the services provided by
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First look inside new Glasgow venue which vows to bring 'good times back'
A new live entertainment bar in Glasgow that promised to ‘bring the good times back’ has given the public a first glimpse inside. The £2.3 million Berlinkys will open on Sauchiehall Street later this week and have released a sneak peek digital
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Inverness CT set for administration after failure to secure new buyer
Inverness Caledonian Thistle are set to enter administration. Failure to secure investment means it is highly likely this is the route the club must take if they are to survive. The P&J says that the League One club stand to lose £1.2m
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The village that's 'up there with anywhere in Scotland for a cosy autumn break'
The village of Ballater in Royal Deeside may be famous for family connections, but this is a village that provides VIP hospitality for all Royal Deeside is just for tourists from outside Scotland, right? Seriously wrong. This glorious Highland
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The Nine's launch editor named as new BBC Scotland Director
The journalist who launched the BBC's ill-fated The Nine current affairs programme has returned as its new Director in Scotland. Haley Valentine will take over from Steve Carson when he vacates the role early next month. Ms Valentine, who
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Partick Thistle fans urged to move quickly to secure 'one-off' special fourth kit
Partick Thistle are releasing a special ‘one off’ fourth kit this season that includes the names of supporters inscribed upon it – but fans must act quickly if they want to get their hands on one. The Jags Foundation (TJF), the club’s supporters
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New bookstore-themed bar to open in Glasgow in place of top restaraunt
A new bar that is bookshop-themed and will serve cocktails and small plates is set to open in Glasgow at the end of this month. The Last Bookstore will open on Hope Street in the city centre in a venue that was previously used by the Fat Lobster
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Major change at top of one of Scotland's biggest law firms
Scottish law firm Burness Paull has named a new managing partner. Mark Ellis, who returned to the firm as a partner in 2008 after spending five years in London and specialises in private equity transactions and mergers and acquisitions, will work
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Kate Forbes: 'Turn the clock back to before 2014 to restore civility to politics'
Kate Forbes has said she would like to turn the clock back to before 2014 to restore civility to Scotland’s political debates. The Deputy First Minister said that views across the country had become “entrenched” and that the ability to build
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Ousmane Dembele axed from PSG squad for Arsenal clash
Arsenal have been dealt a major boost on the eve of their Champions League clash against Paris St Germain after Luis Enrique confirmed Ousmane Dembele has been axed from his squad. Dembele has scored four times in six Ligue 1 matches for PSG this
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Peter Mathieson: 'STEM versus Arts? - We must find a more enlightened approach'
University of Edinburgh principal Peter Mathieson on dispelling the "depressing, negative and polarising rhetoric" about arts degrees. As I walked across campus several times during the last week, I was struck by the carnival atmosphere. Hundreds
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Raging Russell Martin ‘really hurt’ by Southampton’s lack of fight
Southampton manager Russell Martin accused his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a “ridiculous” first-half performance in their comprehensive 3-1 defeat to rivals Bournemouth. Goals from Evanilson, Dango
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Scotland on course for record number of heat pump installations in 2024
Scotland is on course for a record number of heat pump installations in 2024 as a “growing number” of homeowners embrace the technology, an industry body has said. According to figures released by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS),
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Why at 50, the Texas Chain Saw Massacre is still one of the greatest films ever
Unlikely as it sounds, I send thanks to the ghosts of Mary Whitehouse and Margaret Thatcher. Without them, I might never have become a lover of extreme cinema. The bouffant duo switched me on to "Video Nasties’" The early 1980s were a free-for-all
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Letters: I thought Keir Starmer would be a safe pair of hands. I was so wrong
IN a letter published before the General Election I said that despite having been a lifelong Tory voter I was so disgusted by and disappointed in the party that I could no longer support them and that I intended to vote Labour in the belief that change
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Kevin Mckenna: Hike in minimum alcohol price is yet another failed SNP policy
Billy Connolly once described Holyrood as a “wee pretendy parliament”. Many of us who love Scotland’s greatest comic quietly wished he’d not been so disparaging about this place. We all surely wanted it to work, didn’t we: including those who had opposed
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Nick Rodger: Dunhill deluge reminds us that a greenkeeper's work is never done
Have you ever dabbled in that Artificial Intelligence thingamabob, ChatGPT? Of course you haven’t. If you’re anything like me – and by that, I mean a ham-fisted, technological oaf - you’re probably still getting to grips with the high-tech, cutting
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Why are foreign students so important for Scotland's universities?
Foreign students are an extremely, and increasingly, important part of Scotland’s university system. Since the academic year 2014/15, the number of enrolments in Scottish universities has increased by 26%, but a breakdown of student origins reveals
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Scottish university funding in 'precarious position'
Scottish business groups have warned that the current university funding model is over-reliant on fees from overseas students, risks constraining opportunities for homegrown talent, and may limit institutions’ ability to respond to commercial demands
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What does the data say about students at Scotland's universities?
As part of our special investigation into Scotland's university sector, education writer James McEnaney breaks down some of the key data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) about students in institutions across the country. Enrolment
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'Negative rhetoric' undermining university's 'most popular' degree says principal
The principal of the University of Edinburgh has railed against what he described as a the "depressing, negative and polarising rhetoric" that is undermining the value of an arts degree. Professor Sir Peter Mathieson said this had been perpetuated
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Mary Senior: Free tuition has broad support, but it needs to be properly funded
Free tuition remains a popular policy with cross-party support. It needs to be properly funded by the politicians who are happy to take credit for the policy. The Herald’s focus on Scotland’s universities is hugely welcome. It comes after a decade
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Scotch whisky giant defies 'volatile' times with profits surge
Scotch whisky distiller William Grant & Sons has unveiled sharp rises in revenues and profits. The family-owned group, which employs around 3,000 people and last week announced it was acquiring The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt blended Scotch whisky
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Outdoor clothing brand 'thrilled' to open in Scottish town
A new outdoor clothing store is to open in a Scottish Highland gateway town. The company said it plans to be a "go-to destination" for people who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Páramo, the British outdoor clothing brand "renowned for its sustainable
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Scottish house price rise forecast doubled but grave warning on rented sector
Scottish house prices are now forecast by a major estate agent to rise this year at double the rate previously predicted. Upmarket agent Rettie has hiked its central projection of growth in house prices north of the Border this year from 1.5% to
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Return of peak rail fares in Scotland 'a tax on work'
The chief executive of industry body Scottish Financial Enterprise has claimed the return of peak fares on ScotRail is a “tax on work”. The off-peak all-day fares trial ended on Friday at ScotRail, which is owned by the Scottish Government.
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Scottish law firm unveils raft of hires and promotions
Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP has announced a raft of hires and promotions, declaring these would bolster its service offering and expand its “legal expertise” across Scotland. WJM has welcomed seven new recruits, and promoted
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‘Real validation’ as Scottish clothing brand named top UK fashion and beauty start-up
A Scottish fashion brand has been named UK fashion and beauty start-up of the year. The aim of the brand is to "showcase the beauty of Scotland" through the founder’s record of her own experiences. Stirling-based start-up Falling Leaf Clothing
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Scottish firm wins ‘landmark’ carbon removal deal with airline giant
A Scottish carbon capture firm has secured a "landmark" carbon removal deal with a major airline. The company linked British Airways with a Scottish distillery in the "groundbreaking agreement". Carbon Capture Scotland announced the deal to
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Car manufacturer hits 100 million vehicle milestone
Hyundai Motor Company has celebrated a “significant milestone”, with 100 million vehicles produced globally, declaring this has been "accomplished in just 57 years since the company’s foundation, making it one of the fastest in the global automotive
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Rightmove rejects £6.2bn takeover offer by Murdoch-backed real-estate group
RIGHTMOVE has “unanimously rejected” a fourth offer from Australia’s Rea Group, less than a week after the UK’s largest online property portal rebuffed a third bid from the digital property group controlled by News Corp. Rea increased its cash
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Déjà vu all over again as Budget spectre haunts housing market
The housing market is showing signs of renewed vigour but there are fears the scars of the Liz Truss mini-Budget could be re-opened when Chancellor Rachel Reeves unpacks her Autumn Budget of "tough decisions" and "painful measures" at the end of this
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Brisk trade in bullocks and heifers at St Boswells
By Alec Ross Bullocks at St Boswells yesterday averaged 303p/kg and sold to 334p/kg, while heifers averaged 304p/kg and sold to 344p/kg, and cast cows averaged 216p/kg and sold to 285p/kg or £2,072 gross. Lambs fell by 24p/kg on the week to
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What next for Rea Group after online property portal Rightmove rebuffs fourth offer?
AUSTRALIA’S digital property group Rea has certainly been dogged in its pursuit of Rightmove, the high-profile UK online property portal. But Rightmove has been equally determined to stand firm, rejecting four offers from the company majority-backed
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'Urgent' need for council reform as public services face £800m black hole
Councils must urgently increase the pace of reform if they are to stave off “unprecedented” financial pressures, Scotland’s public finance watchdog has said. The Accounts Commission has said local government is facing a funding gap of £585 million
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Has the University of Aberdeen finally unlocked the ‘Ark of the North’?
The University of Aberdeen will receive £1.7 million worth of investment as part of a funding boost to grow the UK heritage economy and safeguard it for future generations. The investment is over 12 years and will be provided through the UKRI Arts
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Glasgow Christmas light switch on - how to get free tickets
Details have been revealed of the free ticketing process for the switching on of Glasgow's Christmas lights on November 17. The event attracts hundreds of people every year, and in 2024 will once again be hosted by Clyde 1 presenters George Bowie
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Russell Findlay vows to block Scottish independence debate in Holyrood
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has said he will “stand up to nationalists” in an attempt to block Scottish independence being debated. Mr Findlay, who was elected as Scottish Conservative leader on Friday, said his MSPs will block debate
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Police officers being 'treated with contempt' as pay negotiations drag on
A senior member of the Scottish Police Federation insists officers are being ‘treated with contempt’ by the Scottish Government and chief constable over a pay deal. David Kennedy, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, represents