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'Isolated' Brian Graham vents his frustration with Thistle 'playing like individuals'
Brian Graham has never been shy about letting his feelings be known. Perhaps, then, it comes as little surprise that the Partick Thistle striker wasn’t exactly hiding his emotions in the aftermath of the Jags’ 1-1 draw at home to Falkirk on Saturday
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Game Changer – An investigation into Scotland's elite young footballer failures
Introducing Game Changer, a Herald Sport special investigation into repairing Scotland's national sport. Having featured as a pull-out in last Saturday's (October 12) Herald newspaper, and now being rolled out online this week, join us for a dedicated
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'Darkest moment': Family pays tribute to 'loving husband and 'formidable politician'
The family of Alex Salmond have paid tribute to a "formidable politician" and "a devoted and loving husband", following his death aged 69. Mr Salmond, who led the SNP before later founding the Alba party, died on Saturday afternoon from a suspected
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How Scotland’s new millionaire entrepreneur sold power plan to Europe's top player
A new multi-billion pound hydropower revolution is taking place in Scotland that could unleash record-breaking energy reserve capacity. In a three-part series, we tell how the new era is being built, and the story of a Lanarkshire-based businessman
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Trust me, the Republican Party is a hollowed out husk and Trump is heading for defeat
I’m done with the polls. There are too many of them, they all talk over each other and they never agree about anything. If I wanted that kind of stress back in my life, I’d sign up again to coach Little League baseball. I don’t just say this to have
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Teenager in ‘critical’ condition after being struck by car
A teenager is in a “critical” condition after he was struck by a car in Glasgow on Saturday evening. The 18-year-old was walking alone along the footpath on the A81 Maryhill Road, near to Dalsholm Road, at about 7.35pm when he was struck by a black
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The Hearts fan who fought to save Rangers and rid Scottish football of sectarianism
TRIBUTES to Alex Salmond flooded in from the great and the good of society on Saturday night after it was confirmed the former First Minister of Scotland had passed away suddenly from a suspected heart attack at the age of 69 after speaking at the
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Brian Taylor: I knew Alex Salmond for decades. He was flawed but almost unstoppable
Consider Alex Salmond. His political career was a success. He was First Minister. He took his party from protest to power in 2007; power they have yet to relinquish. Seen otherwise, his political career fell short. He negotiated the terms of a referendum
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'Kafkaesque absurdism and a jazzy set of songs': Dementia the Musical - review
Dementia the Musical The Studio, Edinburgh Neil Cooper Four stars Growing old gracefully isn’t easy these days. Once you reach that difficult age you are either patronised or else shunted out of the way in the name of care. Some people
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What next for the Alba party following Alex Salmond's death?
With the sudden death of its talismanic founder and leader Alex Salmond, the Alba party, with just one MSP and two local councillors, faces difficult questions. Alex Salmond founded the Alba party in March 2021 with the aim of delivering a “supermajority
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John Mason expelled from SNP over 'abhorrent' Gaza comments
John Mason has been expelled from the SNP over comments on the war in Gaza the party described as "utterly abhorrent". The Glasgow Shettleston MSP had the whip withdrawn back in August after comments he made on social media about the ongoing war
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'I tried to find her redeeming qualities but I realised she’s just a stupid cow'
Shattered friendships, broken dreams, slapped faces (figuratively and otherwise) . . . doesn’t this sound like some very good content ingredients for a play? Detained tells the story of Bea (Laura Lovemore) and Yemi, (Titana Mithui) two besties
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Mòd celebrates 'inspiring' opening weekend for its Oban homecoming
The Royal National Mòd is celebrating an "inspiring" opening weekend for its Oban homecoming. Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach, the principal Gaelic language festival celebration was founded in Oban in 1891 with the first event held in the picturesque
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Jannik Sinner defeats Novak Djokovic in Shanghai Masters to continue remarkable 2024
Jannik Sinner added his seventh title of a remarkable year with victory over Novak Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters. Sinner, who is already guaranteed to finish the season as world number one, was just too strong for Djokovic, making
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No regrets for Dire Mebude over swapping Rangers for Pep's Manchester City at sixteen
There will be those on the outside looking in, Dire Mebude knows, who will look at his decision to make the switch from Rangers to Manchester City at 16 and surmise – with a hefty dose of hindsight – that it was the wrong move for his career. After
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Macedonia conference leader describes Alex Salmond's last moments
A leader of the conference in North Macedonia where Alex Salmond spent his last few days said the forum is “in a state of shock” over his death as he described the sudden collapse of the former First Minister. Mark Donfried, director of the Academy
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Fixture calendar dispute: Leagues and unions prepare to challenge FIFA on Monday
Leagues and unions will lodge a legal complaint with the European Commission on Monday accusing FIFA of abusing a dominant position over the fixture calendar. The group, which includes the Premier League via its membership of the European Leagues
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Letters: Why do Labour MSPs no longer vote for what's best for their constituents?
IN the week where Octopus Energy chiefs reiterated that there's no reason why Britain should not introduce "zonal pricing" for energy, with Scotland being a zone in its own right and where, as the lowest-cost producer, we'd enjoy the lowest prices
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Flats and shops plan approved for historic former hotel
Council officials have given the green light to a plan to convert a former historic hotel into flats and shops. Inverclyde planners have approved a change-of-use application made by BR Homes Ltd concerning the former Star Hotel in Port Glasgow.
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Legal action will continue and Salmond 'will be completely vindicated', says Cherry
Alex Salmond will be "completely vindicated" noting a court case launched by him will continue after his death, according to the senior lawyer and former SNP MP Joanna Cherry. Ms Cherry spoke out as tributes continued to pour in to the former First
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Police appeal following robbery of 92-year-old man in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at an address in Edinburgh. Around 9.10pm on Friday, a man entered the property in the city's Saxe Coburg Street, threatened the 92-year-old occupant, and stole a quantity of cash before
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Scotland's challenge: Breaking the streak against Portugal as Clarke's record tumbles
Scotland is poised to set an unwelcome record if they lose to Portugal next week, which would mark their longest losing streak in the nation's 152-year history. Following their latest setback against Croatia in Zagreb, Steve Clarke's win rate as
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Christopher MacArthur-Boyd: We can't let the a**eholes own dark comedy
The phrase ‘if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’ has been used for as long as you can remember, but recently it has felt a bit too much like all cry and no laughing. Everything’s more expensive, everything’s slightly worse, the future is not bright
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Metal guru: how your old phone is sparking a gold rush
They’re usually found lurking in a cluttered kitchen drawer, stuffed in an old box or in the depths of a cupboard, forgotten about or just left until someone can figure out what to do with them. Piled up over the years, perhaps containing precious
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Born to run: At 75, Bruce Springsteen is back on the road again
SOMETIMES, you just have to wait a long time before you can see your favourite artist in concert. And when demand for tickets far outstrips supply, it might seem that you'll never realise this particular ambition. One fan of Bruce Springsteen,
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My Midlife Diary: Gen Z don't want to be middle managers - good on them, I reckon
As regular readers will know, I fancy myself as a bit of an amateur anthropologist. A keen observer when it comes to the subject of generational change. I find the ever-shifting sands of societal norms, attitudes and behaviours to be utterly fascinating
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These are 10 of the most historic graveyards in Scotland to visit right now
If I’m honest I’m not as keen on cemeteries as I used to be. I guess the closer I get to living in one is putting a dampner on the idea of visiting them so much. But there was a time when nothing suited me more than a wander around one of our cities
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Ronaldo continues to score on international stage as Scotland clash approaches
Scotland is gearing up for an exciting clash against Portugal at Hampden Park this Tuesday, with the national stadium completely sold out. The high demand for tickets despite a pretty dire run of form reflects the anticipation of fans eager to
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If you live in LA, celebrity is tricky but I live in Glasgow, says Kelly MacDonald
There’s a biting sense of anticipation in speaking to Kelly MacDonald about her role in Sky TV’s new vampire film The Radleys. This is the first time the actor has joined the undead – so has she longed to attach fake incisors and sink teeth into a
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Devout fans, ticket scrambles and manic world tours: meet Taylor Swift's Gaelic rival
In a hushed drawing room, where the Stewart tartan décor was tastefully complemented by the guests’ dazzling diamonds, the Taylor Swift of her day steeled herself for her toughest audience. Jessie MacLachlan had the voice of a Gaelic angel matched
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I suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome. I know it's real - so why don't doctors?
Remember the 1980s, when the word yuppie came into vogue, disparaging young, upwardly mobile professionals? These were the expensively-dressed types who worked in the City of London in high-pressured jobs that demanded 14-hour days and weekend shifts
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Alison McConnell: Celtic's UWCL test will shape outcome for future
Swap the disco lights for the less celebrated New Douglas Park floodlights, throw in the plastic pitch for the expensive hybrid one and a smattering of youngsters for atmospheric purposes. It’s not just in prize money where the UEFA Women’s Champions
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How creativity and community is helping to tackle poverty in Scotland
As we approach the end of Challenge Poverty Week, Sistema Scotland’s Director for Children, Young People & Communities Paul Sullivan explains how creativity and community are helping to overcome the impacts of poverty throughout Scotland. This
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‘Times were hard’: Tough footballer who took bus home from Scotland games
George Herd Born: May 6, 1936; Died: August 5, 2024 George Herd, who has died aged 88, was a well-known footballer capped by Scotland at various levels: amateur, under-23, Scottish League and the full international side-during a long career
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Susan Egelstaff: The 'Six Kings' is the latest example of sport selling its soul
Show me anyone who says they care about a sporting exhibition and I’ll show you a liar. Literally no one cares. Not the athletes, not the fans and not the media. Really, the only people who are interested in any way are the organisers who
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Neah Evans: I won Olympic silver but I'll be riding even better at the World Champs
For some athletes, the Olympic comedown is severe while for others, the Olympics lights a fire, leaving them champing at the bit to get going again. Neah Evans is most certainly in the latter category. The 34-year-old won silver in the velodrome
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How Starmer’s first 100 days has doomed Labour’s hopes of defeating the SNP
As the new government hits a key milestone, our Writer at Large talks to those in the know about what the future holds SCOTLAND is central to Keir Starmer securing a second term … but the new Prime Minister could be gone within three years, and
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Will Israel cross the red line of targeting Iran’s nuclear sites?
As speculation mounts over Israel’s next move, Foreign Editor David Pratt examines that most dangerous of retaliatory options Even just a few weeks ago, the idea of crossing such a red line in the Middle East conflict would have been considered
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How Scottish Government funding helped Zambia in crisis
The Scottish Government have announced an extra £175,000 of funding towards helping fight a food crisis in Zambia as part of their Humanitarian Emergencies Fund. It comes as the government released a full report into the HEF for the last year with
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Stephen Noon: Can the former Jesuit help the SNP win a fifth term in power?
The announcement Stephen Noon was to join the Scottish Government as a new senior aide to John Swinney was warmly welcomed in the SNP - and met with disquiet in Labour. “Stephen Noon is a highly regarded thinker and political strategist with a
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Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses
A convicted fraudster and a sex offender have been running a number of businesses in Balerno, just outside of Edinburgh, the Herald can reveal. An aesthetics clinic, a cleaning company and one offering home help are all linked to Barry Stevenson
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Filmmaking project launched and run by young people gives all backgrounds a voice
A filmmaking project created and run by people under-25 is helping people from all backgrounds to develop their skills by making their own feature. Created by filmmaker Max McGregor, actor and filmmaker Daniel Kerr, and filmmaker Archie Nelson,
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SNP consider supermarket and private jet taxes to strike Budget deal with Greens
SNP ministers are considering bringing in taxes on private jets and major supermarkets as part of a new potential Budget deal with the Scottish Greens, the Herald on Sunday can reveal. John Swinney's minority government needs the support of opposition
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Family’s heartache at fighting to uncover truth of daughter’s death 8 years on
Emily Drouet took her own life eight years ago - but her family are still piecing together the campaign of physical, sexual and mental abuse the teenager suffered at the hands of her on-off boyfriend at university. She was 18-years-old when she
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Jim Sillars: Alex Salmond's untimely death has an important consequence
I am not a hypocrite, nor would Alex wish me to be. I was an ally with Alex in the SNP for a long period, and a critic of his party management for a number of years. But never at any time did I alter the view I took when first meeting him, young as
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Is it going to be all Right for the Tories as Jenrick and Badenoch square off?
It’s going to be a toss-up at the end of the year. Who made the biggest political miscalculation? Humza Yousaf or James Cleverly? Both strived for the highest office, but – if rumours are to be believed – scorched their own chances of staying