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Ben Doak admits Scotland Euro 2024 injury heartbreak turned him into 'wee guy' again
It hasn't been all that long since Ben Doak was just a wee guy watching Scotland and hoping one day to pull on the shirt of the national team. Over the summer, a cruel injury blow reduced Doak to a similar position shortly after being told he'd be
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Hilarious teaser trailer released for new Scottish horror-comedy film 'Midgies'
A new Scottish horror comedy film about mutated killer midgies has entered its first stages of production. The new teaser trailer for the movie titled ‘Midgies’ has been released, with filming for the full-length feature set to begin next year.
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Conservative MSP speaks of ‘long shadow’ of Brighton Grand Hotel bombing
A Tory MSP who was at the Brighton hotel bombing shortly before the explosion hit told Holyrood of the “long shadow” the attack by the IRA has had on politics. Jackson Carlaw was among Conservative Party activists at the 1984 party conference,
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Project restoring wildlife around Scotland's rivers receives £1.8m funding
A project to restore wildlife and woodland alongside Scotland’s rivers has received a major cash boost. A total of £1.83 million, provided by the National Lottery Heritage fund, has been allocated to the Riverwoods Blueprint Project which is being
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Harvie: U-turn on free travel for asylum seekers will have ‘profound impact’
Patrick Harvie has said the decision not to go ahead with a free bus travel scheme for asylum seekers will have a “profound impact” on some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland. The Scottish Greens co-leader said the Scottish Government’s
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Hearts confirm long-standing board member is set to retire at the end of the season
Jacqui Duncan will retire from her role at Heart of Midlothian at the end of this season. Finance Director and long-standing board member, Duncan will transition into a part-time role at the turn of the year, before fully stepping down upon the
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New film highlights threats facing one of Scotland’s last true wilderness areas
It’s known as one of Scotland’s last true wilderness areas, and now a new film is highlighting the threats it faces to remain protected. Merrick Peak is widely known as southern Scotland’s highest peak, and now it is to be the focus of a new film
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Tories lurch to the Right as Cleverly voted out
And then there were two. While all eyes have been on Sir Keir Starmer’s trousers - and the deep pockets of the Labour Party when it comes to receiving donations - there’s been another drama playing out at Westminster. The Conservative party
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'Unique pub and nightclub opportunity' in Scottish town for sale
A “unique pub and nightclub opportunity” in a Scottish town has been put up for sale. The rock bar, eatery and music venue is described as having been a “staple in Ayrshire since the 1980s”, and as a “hugely successful and profitable business”.
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Economies of ale prove profitable for big pub groups
Marston's has become the latest major pub chain to report upbeat figures as consumers continue to value eating and drinking out despite ongoing pressure on household budgets. In a trading update to shareholders chief executive Justin Platt said
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Are Scotland's whisky distilleries leading the way for restaurant innovation?
Think of a dinner and drinks pairing, and your mind will likely picture wine poured into long-stemmed glasses rather than punchy, whisky cocktails accompanying Michelin-quality dishes. That’s understandable, with the variety of grapes and production
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As a parent, I’m joining the no-phones-for-kids movement. Here’s why…
Are smartphones detrimental to kids? When this question comes up, I always remember the same image. My daughter was a toddler and we were sheltering from the rain in the Botanic Gardens building when a tour group of teenagers came in, aged about 14
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How 'communistic' community on edge of Scotland was turned into 'an isle of the dead'
The Gravity of Feathers: Fame, Fortune and the Story of St Kilda Andrew Fleming Birlinn, £25 Voyeuristic reality TV may seem a peculiarly modern phenomenon, yet the compulsion to ogle, analyse and pass judgment on tiny, isolated communities
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Gaming controller is inspired by one of Marvel's heroes
Gamesir G7 HE Limited Edition Iron Man Wired Controller What is it? A gaming controller inspired by one of Marvel's most beloved heroes. Good points? The striking red and gold gloss, accented with Iron Man motifs, makes this controller
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Richard Leonard reveals why he rebelled against 'unjust' winter fuel payment cut
Richard Leonard has said there is “no moral case” for his party’s cut to the winter fuel payment. The former party leader was one of two Labour MSPs to rebel on Tuesday night when Holyrood voted on the Chancellor’s decision to means test the annual
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Councils to get powers to tax cruise ships under Scot Gov plans
Shona Robison has confirmed today that the Scottish Government is planning to hand new powers to councils to impose a levy on visiting cruise ships. The finance secretary told MSPs during a debate in Holyrood ministers would be "engaging with local
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Tourism drive launched to promote Cairngorms as 'ultimate winter destination'
The UK's largest national park is being promoted as the "ultimate winter destination" to capitalise on a rise in off-season tourism. The latest data suggests that 2023 was a bumper year for visits to Cairngorms National Park (CNP) with a particular
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James Cleverly eliminated from Conservative leadership race
James Cleverly has been surprisingly eliminated from the Conservative leadership race. Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick will contest the final round, with audible gasps inside the committee room as the result was announced. Mr Cleverly, the
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Hurricane Milton disrupts flights for thousands of UK holidaymakers
Thousands of UK holidaymakers have had flights to Florida disrupted as the US braces for Hurricane Milton. Milton is expected to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late on Wednesday night, with winds of up to 165mph. The Foreign, Commonwealth
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Starmer refuses to rule out National Insurance hike ahead of budget
Sir Keir Starmer sidestepped questions over a possible National Insurance hike as Rishi Sunak pushed the Labour leader on borrowing and tax. During Prime Minister's Questions, he was asked about reports of a change to the way the UK Government
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Stirling Summer Sessions will not return in 2025, but hope remains for 2026
A popular series of concerts have been cancelled next year in the city of Stirling, despite a huge surge in visitor numbers. After a successful spell of events hosted in the middle of the city’s 900th anniversary celebrations, Stirling Summer Sessions
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Renewable energy giants team up to create state of the art windfarm ship
Leading players in the renewables industry have partnered to develop a cutting edge ship for use on floating wind farms. Offshore wind projects are moving into deeper waters, with floating turbines located a long way from shore. The industry
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Police arrest 26-year-old man after stopping car on M74 to find £350k drug stash
A man is due to appear in court today after police seized a significant amount of illegal drugs from his car yesterday. Police in Lanarkshire seized drugs worth an estimated street value of £350,000 on Tuesday 8 October. The officers seized
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Misconduct - or 'toxic culture'? Behind the surge in nurses being struck off
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. The number of nurses and midwives being struck off for misconduct has almost doubled in the past few years, most often for breaches of patient care. Should we be worried about
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Glasgow student TV station that's the oldest in the world turns 60
It is the world’s oldest television station run by students and a place where some of the UK's best-known names cut their teeth on the finer points of producing for the small screen. But with its broadcast range limited to the buildings around
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Ministers hail early production of Rosyth built Navy warships as 'major milestone'
Ministers are describing the first production stages of a new high-tech Navy frigate as a ‘major milestone’ that will sustain more than UK 2,500 jobs. Steel has been cut on the HMS Formidable – the third of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 warships
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Fatal Accident Inquiry into death of serial killer Peter Tobin concludes
A Fatal Accident inquiry into the death of Peter Tobin has concluded that there were "no substantive learning points" identified. The serial killer was sentenced to life for the murders of Angelika Kluk in 2006, Vicky Hamilton in 2008 and Dinah
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Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appointed Red Bull’s global head of soccer
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been named as Red Bull’s global head of soccer. The 57-year-old German left Anfield in the summer after almost a decade in charge, during which he won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, Club
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Judd Trump brushes off cue confusion to beat John Higgins in Wuhan
World number one Judd Trump overcame picking up the wrong cue to complete a 5-2 win over John Higgins and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Wuhan Open. Trump, the defending champion, inadvertently brought another player’s cue back with
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Scotgov commits millions to support council's ferry fleet
Millions are to be spent on funding a pilot scheme for two electric ferries to serve the Orkney Isles. The Scottish Government has pledged £3m for the Orkney Island’s Council project, with some of the funds used to develop a business case for
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What is TikTok and why is the social media giant being sued?
Almost everyone will have the same story when it comes to their use of TikTok. It starts off with you rubbishing it and saying it is for younger people, then before you know it you are still lying awake at 2am watching reruns of Eastenders from 1995
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Scottish start-up making green packaging out of onion skins wins backing
A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by a Scottish start-up. The Oban-based firm is offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products and has received support from experts
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What are Labour proposing as they set out to strengthen workers' rights
Ahead of the General Election earlier this year, one of the promises Labour made was to improve workers’ rights. The plans were to be put in place within 100 days of being elected and their proposals have been praised by the Trade Union Congress
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Letters: There's enough violence around football without allowing drink into grounds
I FOUND Craig Fowler’s article advocating for the reinstatement of alcohol in Scottish football stadiums ("It is high time the ban on alcohol at football grounds was removed", Herald Sport, October 7) to be woefully ignorant of the very real issue
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From shortage to crisis: Scotland’s growing student housing dilemma
The excitement of Scottish university semesters starting in recent weeks is dampened by one pressing issue for new students. Recent articles in The Herald and elsewhere, following a report by the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Housing, have
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Ewan McGregor helps raise £135k for CHAS with rare whisky auction
Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland after he auctioned off 150 exclusive bottles from his own personal cask. The actor sold the bottles from a 1998 cask of Arran Single Malt Whisky from Lochranza
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World-famous Spanish restaurant to open first overseas location in Scotland
A world-famous Spanish restaurant is to launch its first overseas location in Scotland later this month. El Celler de Can Roca was ranked the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine in 2013 and 2015, and was ranked second in 2011, 2012
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Ozempic Alternatives: 8 Options to Consider for Weight Loss in 2024
The dreaded “food noise”—where uncontrollable cravings nudge you to give in—is a common barrier to weight loss. Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist medications are popular since they can help silence food noise. However, brand-name drugs are usually
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Scotland squad update - Shankland out, Nisbet in
Kevin Nisbet has been called up to the Scotland squad with Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland forced to withdraw due to a slight hamstring issue. The Aberdeen forward, who is on loan from English Championship side Millwall, becomes the third Dons
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Jackson Carlaw to mark 40th anniversary of Brighton bombing at Holyrood
Scottish Conservative MSP Jackson Carlaw will tell MSPs of his “harrowing memories” of the Brighton bombing as he marks the 40th anniversary of the attack on the Conservative Party Conference. Mr Carlaw was amongst Conservative Party activists
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'Exciting' discovery reveals how gene editing could be used to repair MS damage
Genetically engineered cells have been shown to repair nerve tissue when transplanted into mice brains in a breakthrough that scientists say could halt or reverse disability in patients with multiple sclerosis. Researchers at Edinburgh University
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Nessie hunters reveal 'significant find' on latest cruise
Nessie hunters searching the loch for the mythical beast say they have made a “significant finding” on its latest cruise. The Loch Ness Centre has been probing the dark waters of the loch from its Deepscan cruise, which employs advanced radar
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Ex-Celtic youth team coach jailed for child sex abuse died from heart disease
A fatal accident inquiry into the death of former Celtic youth team coach James McCafferty has concluded that he died from the effects of heart disease. The 76-year-old was found dead in his cell at HMP Glenochil on November 19, 2022 and it has
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Crowds flock to new scenic tower at 'birthplace of Scottish tourism'
Crowds have flocked to a new scenic tower at a site credited with being 'the birthplace' of Scottish tourism. The three-storey scenic tower and lookouts is located on the headland above Trossachs Pier at Loch Katrine, in the heart of The Loch Lomond
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Arrest made in connection with death of man in Uddingston
A man has been arrested following the death of a 38-year-old at the weekend. David Graham was taken to hospital after allegedly being attacked as he walked alone in General’s Gate in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, at around 7.35pm on Sunday.
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Family pay tribute to ‘devoted’ husband and father after fatal collision
The family of a pedestrian who died after he and another man were hit by a car have paid tribute to a “devoted husband and father”. The collision happened on Hawkhead Road in Paisley at around 8.10am on Wednesday September 18. Stephen Craig
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Group of 'abandoned artists' find new home in church community space
An Edinburgh church has welcomed a group of "abandoned artists" into its community space. Corstorphine Old Parish Church said it is "delighted" to host the collective of displaced people who have settled in Scotland after fleeing war. It encourages
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Action to protect soil urged as body warns Scotland ‘falling behind’
The Scottish Government is “falling behind international best practice” in protecting the country’s soil, an environmental body has said. Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has recommended that ministers introduce legislative proposals to protect
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Sale of smokehouse helps fund new affordable housing in remote community
The sale of a former smokehouse is to contribute funds for new affordable homes in a remote Scottish community. In August 2023, The Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) made the decision to sell the site of the former smokehouse located
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John Carver opens up on Scotland future and backroom reshuffle
Throughout various iterations of Steve Clarke's Scotland backroom change, one man has remained in post; John Carver. Well, at least since he himself was part of a shuffle as he replaced Alex Dyer at Hampden. The former Newcastle manager has been
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Herald Diary: What a shock when the pensioner had a fertile imagination
Woolly wanderer IN Yorkshire there isn’t as much live entertainment as you’ll find in Paris or New York. However, one native has managed to devise homegrown fun, notes Diary correspondent Bob Jamieson, who lives in the white rose county.
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Number of Scots facing hunger and hardship at record levels, study finds
The number of people in Scotland facing hunger and hardship has reached record levels, according to a report. Research by the anti-poverty charity Trussell found that 670,000 Scots – including 170,000 children – are struggling to afford food.
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Letters: If only we could recall the whole Labour Government the way we can MPs
THE Recall of MPs Act 2015 makes provision for constituents to recall their Member of Parliament and trigger a by-election. There are surely grounds for a similar Act of Parliament to be introduced to allow the electorate to demand a new election when
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It's time to stop abusers like Al Fayed using the law to silence their victims
The unravelling horror story of alleged rape and sexual abuse involving the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, contains a familiar trademark. Al Fayed used non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to gag victims of his sexual crimes. NDAs seem to be the
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Carlos Alba: Happy, pleasant Denmark is like returning to Glasgow from Edinburgh
One of the first things you notice when visiting Denmark is how utterly, beguilingly pleasant everyone is. Unlike their counterparts in Germany, Poland or Spain, waiters, bar staff, taxi drivers and ordinary people in the street will go out of their
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Douglas Ross
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Douglas Ross You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Martin Hannan: Sean Everitt is right not to panic - but he must get Edinburgh firing
One of my favourite characters in that brilliant sit-com Dad’s Army was Lance Corporal Jones played superbly by Clive Dunn. His catchphrase of “Don’t Panic!” was hilarious and legendary, not least because he only used it when he was panicking.
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'Vast majority' of Scots pensioners in poverty will lose winter fuel allowance
The "vast majority" of Scots pensioners on a tight budget will lose their winter fuel payment, according to a charity's own research. Age UK crunched the numbers and calculated that a "shockingly" high number - 82% or four in every five - of older
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SNP council leader slams PM for excluding Glasgow from Council of Nations and Regions
The SNP leader of Glasgow City Council has hit out at the new Labour Government after the city was “excluded” from the first meeting of Sir Keir’s Starmer’s Council of Nations and Regions. Susan Aitken accused the Prime Minister of "shutting the
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John Swinney facing new Holyrood defeat over government U turn
John Swinney is facing a new defeat in Holyrood today following his minority government's loss of two parliamentary votes last month. MSPs will this afternoon debate a motion tabled by Scottish Greens calling for the SNP administration to extend
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Hip fracture patients 'more likely to die if they spend over four hours in A&E'
Patients who spend more than four hours in A&E following a hip fracture are significantly more likely to die, according to a study which tracked outcomes among people treated at an Edinburgh hospital. The study also estimated that the delays
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Celebrate Scotland's Best Places to Work
It's time for our judges to employ all their skills and expertise as we reveal the finalists for this year's highly anticipated The Herald Top Employer Awards. The finalists have been announced for The Herald Top Employer Awards in association
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Revealed: Scottish economy near top of UK league table for job creation
Scotland’s private sector employment growth last month accelerated to its fastest pace since May 2023, and the rate of increase was the third-highest among the 12 UK nations and regions, a key survey shows. The latest Royal Bank of Scotland growth
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Former coaching inn hotel in ‘picturesque’ Scottish village sold
A historic hotel described as "one of the finest village inns in the area" has been sold. The "well-established and presented" hotel has 11 ensuite rooms, a public bar, lounge bar and restaurant and was once a coaching inn. The Thornhill Inn
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Ian McConnell: He makes Rev. I.M. Jolly look upbeat
To say that Sir Keir Starmer has made Rikki Fulton’s Reverend I.M. Jolly character look upbeat would not be too much of a stretch. And at least the Rev. Jolly delivered some laughs. The downbeat demeanour when it has come to the economy and
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Former tourist information centre on Scottish island up for auction
A former tourist information centre on a Scottish island, and a church and churchyard in Aberdeenshire are among 24 lots of commercial properties and development land going up for auction this month. Noting the opportunity to buy the former tourist
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Scottish hydrogen pioneer hires new boss at 'exciting time'
A Scottish start-up which has ambitions to shake up the hydrogen energy sector has appointed a new chief executive. Clyde Hydrogen Systems, a spin-out from the University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry, has recruited James Peck from ZeroAvia,
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Starmer needs to offer 'more optimism', City heavyweight declares
A UK retail industry veteran who chairs JD Sports and was a long-term executive director of Tesco has warned the UK Government of the danger of talking the UK economy down. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have made
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'Significant' rent increases predicted for major Scottish city
A leading property consultancy is predicting a "significant uptick" in prime headline rents in the Scottish capital in the coming two years as demand for Grade A office space continues to outstrip supply in the city centre. JLL said the landlords
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Scottish Secretary begins devolving powers for new disability benefit in Scotland
The Scottish Secretary has begun the process of devolving welfare powers to Holyrood ahead of a change to the benefits system. Ian Murray will start the process on Wednesday to ensure the new pension age disability payment (PADP) in Scotland can
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DUP MP attacks Scottish Government over Giant Causeway wind farm development
DUP politicians have hit out at the Scottish Government over fears a new offshore wind farm could impact tourism at the Giant’s Causeway. Gregory Campbell, the MP for East Londonderry, said he is worried that the development could “severely affect
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Former MP Joanna Cherry resumes legal career with leading Edinburgh advocates' set
Joanna Cherry is set to return to legal practice, with the KC joining Edinburgh’s Ampersand Advocates. The former SNP MP — who lost her seat in July’s general election — had a distinguished law career before entering Parliament in 2015. She