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Kimpioka keen to help Saints get back on track ahead of Rangers clash
Benji Kimpioka is back in contention for St Johnstone’s clash with Rangers tonight after serving his two-match ban. The Swedish forward was sent off during Saints’ 2-0 loss to Hibs for a sliding challenge on Jordan Obita. Now the Perth club
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‘I feel like I’m in my prime now’ - Liam Lindsay on his first Scotland call-up
Despite years of being overlooked, Liam Lindsay has never given up on his childhood dream of representing his country. There was first talk of him receiving an international call-up seven years ago. In 2017, he was a stalwart of Partick Thistle
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A SWPL derby to remember but progress remains elusive for Scottish women’s football
One step forwards, two steps backwards. Speak to those in charge of driving women’s football forward in Scotland and the general consensus is that it is at least a decade behind where England is, where many European clubs are. It is frustrating
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David Gray slams Hibs player over 'unacceptable' red card in defeat to Motherwell
Hibernian boss David Gray reprimanded Nectar Triantis for the “unacceptable” red card he felt handed Motherwell the impetus to go on and win 2-1 at Easter Road. With the match delicately poised after Hibs’ Junior Hoilett had swiftly cancelled out
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Hatton leads at Dunhill Links as MacIntyre addresses his own penchant for profanities
Catch me if you can. Tyrrell Hatton unleashed such a sustained bombardment on the Old Course during round three of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, the newly unveiled statue of Auld Tom Morris situated nearby was probably left nursing a shrapnel
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Hibernian 1 Motherwell 2: Late Halliday goal gives visitors third straight victory
Andy Halliday’s late goal proved decisive as in-form Motherwell capitalised on Nectar Triantis’s red card to defeat Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road. The Steelmen went ahead through Apostolos Stamatelopoulos in the 56th minute but Junior Hoilett quickly
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Scots Word of the Week: Stave
Dictionaries of the Scots Language defines one usage of stave as: “To sprain, bruise or contuse a joint of the body”. And in his 1825 Etymological Dictionary of the Scots Language, Jamieson gave this example: “to staive the thoum”; further defining
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Angus Gunn becomes a Scotland Nations League doubt after Norwich injury
Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has revealed that goalkeeper Angus Gunn is now a doubt for Scotland’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and Portugal. Gunn sustained a rib injury during his team's impressive 4-0
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Pedestrians 'hit by black cab' as streets around Glasgow Central shut down
A black cab has hit pedestrians outside of Glasgow Central station. Emergency services are in attendance after witnesses said a taxi struck pedestrians outside of the station. Emergency services attended and two women, aged 60 and 61, and the
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Thelin issues 'check the calendar' reminder amid Aberdeen league challenge shouts
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has reminded onlookers that we are only six games into the Scottish Premiership season after fans and pundits began to discuss the prospect of his side challenging for the league title. Nobody other than Glasgow giants
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City nightspot's hilarious reaction to power cut at peak time
Edinburgh Irish bar and live music venue Dropkick Murphys was able to maintain a sense of humour as some other night-time venues at the city’s bustling Cowgate were hit last night by a power cut at one of their busiest times of the week. The power
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Road closures in place in Glasgow this weekend for the Great Scottish Run
Multiple Glasgow roads are to be closed during this year's Great Scottish Run. The large-scale running events will take place in the city on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. Glasgow City Council has revealed all the road restrictions
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Labour should scrap tax relief on pensions for higher tax rate payers
The new Labour Government at Westminster has had a poor start with three own goals. First, the restriction of the Winter Fuel Allowance to those on benefits only. Once many of those hundreds of thousands of pensioners who could have signed up for
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Kevin McKenna: A city betrayed and a walk amongst Glasgow’s architectural tombstones
The fading light of an early autumn evening provides an apt allegory for my urban safari around Glasgow’s undead buildings. The recently-updated Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland lists 143 of these old architectural jewels, by far the most of
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Alan Simpson: ScotRail fares pilot scheme farce is peak incompetence
According to the acclaimed American writer Mark Twain, there are three types of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics. It is a phrase which describes the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments, which Twain was not a fan of.
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If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?
The enduring cost of living crisis and recent energy price rises means every pound matters. Most of us will have looked to try to reduce our costs and perhaps tried to increase our incomes. Understanding our entitlement to social security and making
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Ross County manager Don Cowie dismisses 'free hit' notion when facing Celtic
Ross County manager Don Cowie is rallying his squad to seize a historic opportunity this Sunday, as the Staggies prepare to host Celtic in Dingwall. He emphasised the importance of aiming for a breakthrough result that could see them become the
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Brendan Rodgers eager for Celtic to repay fans with Champions League away win
BRENDAN Rodgers has admitted he would like Celtic to repay their fans for the backing they receive in Europe with an away victory this season – but insisted the Parkhead club can go through to the knockout phase if they win all of their home games.
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Areas of Scotland could be hit as ex-hurricane Kirk to arrive next week
Parts of southern Scotland could be battered by heavy winds and rain from the former hurricane Kirk next week. The storm is currently a category four hurricane but will lose that status as it travels north-east across the Atlantic Ocean in the
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Technology: OpenRock X Open-Ear Air Conduction Sport Earbuds
What is it? Sport orientated Bluetooth earbuds. Good points? The earbuds' design includes a unique 50-degree angle swivel, allowing for a tailored, comfortable fit during prolonged wear. Unlike many touch-control earbuds, the OpenRock
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From Tin Lizzies to supercars, how a Scottish family firm went hell for leather
When Henry Ford developed his revolutionary Model T vehicle, the world of motoring would change forever. Self-starting, affordable and hugely popular, it took America by storm. And as with production of the revolutionary car set to begin in Britain
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'Piers Morgan made his mate Lorraine Kelly sound like one of the Kray twins'
Reviewed: Lorraine Kelly: 40 Unforgettable Years; Cast Away with Phillip Schofield; Joan; Nightsleeper As befits the queen of daytime television, Lorraine Kelly had two celebrations: one on her morning show, and an hour-long, prime-time tribute
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From the grand to the humble: Scotland's buildings at risk and are they worth saving?
Scotland’s crumbling buildings stretch from the Borders to the very top of the map, often telling a story of long-lost heritage and changing ways of life. They span once grand country houses, built at vast expense to show off their well-heeled
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Scots children with developmental concerns up sharply since Covid
The number of children in Scotland with developmental concerns has sharply increased since the Covid pandemic, figures show. The percentage of four and five-year-olds who were recorded as having one or more developmental concern has nearly doubled
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Northern Lights could appear in skies above Scotland this weekend
The Northern Lights could be visible in Scotland this weekend thanks to a large solar flare. NASA detected a huge burst of energy from the sun on Thursday, which is expected to create a "breathtaking" aurora borealis. This flare is classified
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Steven Camley on … The escalation in the Middle East
Today's cartoon from Steven Camley You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0141 302 7000 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk.
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All to know on BBC's Showtrial series 2 starring Adeel Akhtar and Michael Socha
A second series of Showtrial will be airing on the BBC soon, with Adeel Akhtar and Michael Socha leading the cast. Created and written by Ben Richards the first series aired back in 2021 which followed the trial of the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur
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I’ve learned one thing as a food critic: Never order goat curry on a Wednesday night
Rum Shack Glasgow Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, we are eating in the world’s 22nd coolest neighbourhood. Yes, in the whole damn world. According to a magazine anyway, that claims to know such things. Obviously, there’s now a glaring problem
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Raise a glass to Scottish Gin Day with our pick of sensational spirits
This week's top 10 just happens to fall on Scottish Gin Day, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than rounding up a list of spirits to mix up your choice of martini, negroni or a simple G&T? From a distillery located in the heart
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The impoverished Scots composer who ended up working with U2, Madonna and James Bond
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 Craig Armstrong's solo debut, The Space Between Us. Back in September 1995 the composer Craig
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You can't turn off the tap: Brendan Rodgers to persist with Celtic gameplan in Europe
THE floodgates opened soon after Celtic’s match against last year’s beaten Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund had kicked off in the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday night - and they did not close again until the final whistle blew nearly two hours
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We'll get it right: Liam Scales backs Brendan Rodgers plan to keep playing Celtic way
LIAM Scales has dismissed suggestions Celtic need to adopt a more pragmatic approach in Europe in the wake of their Champions League mauling by Borussia Dortmund. The Scottish champions were thumped 7-1 in their second outing in Europe’s revamped
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Herald Diary: Hey, Philip Schofield: looking for your next gig?
Reality bites PHILLIP SCHOFIELD was back on the box this week, after being banished from TV a while ago, and forced to live in that hideous land where there are no autocues, cameras or Holly Willoughbies hovering near your right shoulder. In
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Mark Smith: I’m partial to a Dobbies now and then - but why are they in trouble?
Let’s drop everything and go to a garden centre; it always ends well. Two of the best? Gemmell’s in Ayrshire and McLaren’s near Glasgow, and even though they’re a bit on the slick side for me, I’m partial to a Dobbies now and then as well. Drop me
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Eilish McColgan on being back to winning ways, online trolls and her marathon debut
It’s been a long, arduous road back to this point for Eilish McColgan. It’s taken well over a year, and has included more obstacles, challenges and setbacks than the 33-year-old would wish on even her worst enemy. But finally, after a tortuously
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Brian Taylor: We can, we must, find a solution to the conflict in the Middle East
Our planet progresses, if at all, through decency and dignity. We advance, if at all, through trade, shared knowledge and co-operation. International collaboration requires mutual political understanding. Give and take. Diplomacy, in short. Right
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'Civic placemaking all the way from Maryhill': Kelpies sculptor unveils latest work
It's been 10 years since two mammoth equine works towering over the Forth & Clyde Canal - the world's largest equine sculptures - were unveiled near Falkirk. Standing at 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes each, the magical Kelpies have
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Letters: Potholes instead of bomb craters: never ever forget how lucky we are
I COULDN’T help but be struck by the similarities in the pictures published on facing pages of the print edition of The Herald on Wednesday (October 2). One, on page 14, showed a happy groom carrying his smiling bride down the steps of Old Marylebone
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A fixer and a street fighter: Glasgow court lawyer who ‘wasn’t afraid of anyone’ dies
Richard Barrie Born: June 7, 1962 Died: September 7, 2024 Richard Alexander Barrie – or “RAB” – was much more than a litigator or solicitor. He was one of that special breed of court lawyers that Glasgow manages to produce. He was a fixer
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Parents 'alarmed and frustrated' as Glasgow schools face further staff reductions
Schools across Glasgow face losing more teaching staff following an annual pupil census, The Herald can reveal. Staff allocations in Glasgow schools are initially based on estimated school rolls, with numbers then checked in September of the new
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New college facility delayed as ScotGov investment increases to £155m
A flagship college construction project with ambitious net zero goals is delayed by over a year and will cost £65m more than originally estimated, with the Scottish Government footing the majority of the bill. The total bill for Fife College's
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How the role of two women role in curing TB has been overlooked for 80 years
It is eighty years since the first effective drugs to treat tuberculosis (TB) and seventy years since the combination cure was first applied in Edinburgh. But TB still kills 1.3 million people every year across the world. Chris Holme looks back
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Scottish horse racing stables with 'record' 1000 winners tally goes on market
A Scottish racing stables that has produced nearly 1,000 winners in recent years has been brought to market. The stables’ winners total was described as “a record for Scotland” by the selling agent. The site from above (Image: Galbraith) Belstane
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Ian McConnell: The sad story of Grangemouth
Even though it was an eventuality well trailed by Petroineos back in November, confirmation last month Grangemouth oil refinery would be closing was sad news indeed. The loss of hundreds of jobs is obviously lamentable and so, too, is the impending
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Brian Donnelly: SNP housing law changes ‘will add £30,000 to every new home'
A housebuilding industry insider has warned Holyrood housing law changes will add £30,000 to the cost of each new home. The senior figure said key elements in tackling the housing crisis are within the Scottish Government’s power to change and
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World-renowned restaurant on Scottish island engages master craftsman
An award-winning designer and master craftsman based in Perthshire has created a bespoke collection of hand-crafted furniture for a world-renowned restaurant with rooms on the shores of Loch Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. Angus Ross was recently
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Glasgow law firm welcomes latest wave of trainees
Harper Macleod has declared it is “proud of the opportunities” it is providing the next generation of legal professionals as it welcomed its latest cohort of trainee solicitors. Nineteen law graduates joined the Glasgow-based law firm’s two-year
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Businessmen aim to bring back to life 'prime' shopping location in Ayrshire
Two businessmen aim to bring back to life a “prime shopping location” in an Ayrshire town which previously housed a local Co-op store. Ayrshire businessmen Gareth Downie, managing director of Downie Capital, and Paul McIvor, managing director of
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Steven Cameron: Are we financially prepared for our Second 50?
For those of us aged 50 and over, an extra candle on your birthday cake can bring out mixed emotions – a celebration of your life, but also a subtle reminder that you’re not getting any younger. However, generation-on-generation, we’re living longer
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Dave Allan: Don't be silly, this is how to grow the perfect lily
Lilies are a joy in early summer and this is a good time to plant or replant bulbs. They do well in pots and containers and I mostly choose to grow them this way so I can easily move them around. I’m then able to select a prominent place while enjoying
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'No other art form can do it in the same way'
Scottish film maker Gregor D Sinclair knows a good deal about weathering the storm, having been trapped for three days by a blizzard in Norway while shooting Hardangerfolk, the story of a real-life top-secret mission to stop Hitler from developing
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Vast new 'concept store' for landmark Scottish shopping centre
Mike Ashley’s Frasers was among the headlines again in September as the retailer set a target for the opening of what it has dubbed a new “concept store” that will bring a number of the group’s brands under one roof at a landmark Scottish shopping