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Portugal manager admits concern for Cristiano Ronaldo during Hampden pitch invasion
ROBERTO Martinez tonight expressed his unhappiness at the breach of security during Portugal’s game against Scotland at Hampden and admitted he was worried for his iconic captain Cristiano Ronaldo when a fan ran towards him. A supporter jumped
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'He's absolutely raging': Ronaldo's Hampden debut ends with dramatic referee strop
Cristiano Ronaldo was the man who many arrived at Hampden Park wanting to get a glimpse of before the 0-0 UEFA Nations League stalemate between Scotland and Portugal. But the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus forward left the
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Scotland 0 Portugal 0: Steve Clarke's men end four game losing run with gutsy display
NOT even the Greatest of All Time could inflict the Worst Losing Run Ever on Scotland tonight. The national team went in to their tough Nations League match against Portugal at Hampden this evening looking to avoid becoming the first in their
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Clarke hails collective Scotland performance as losing streak halted against Portugal
Steve Clarke was delighted that every single Scotland player contributed to a "well-earned" point against Portugal at Hampden Park. The national team endured intense pressure throughout the 90 minutes yet they still looked a threat on the counter-attack
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From Ballon D'Or to 'balloon': How Cristiano Ronaldo fared against Scotland
In the hubbub outside Hampden before the game, a rather suspiciously peely-wally looking young lad in a full Portugal strip was giving his dad his prediction for the big match. “Three-nil,” he stated assertively in an accent that was definitely
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Scotland's players rated as Steve Clarke's side earn point vs Portugal
Scotland earned a fine Nations League point with a well-earned 0-0 draw against Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. couldn't find the breakthrough at Hampden, as Scott McTominay passed up an outstanding first half-chance to score. Here's how
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Scotland U21 suffer narrow Kazakhstan defeat which ends Euro 2025 qualification hopes
Scotland Under-21s faced a disappointing end to their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign, suffering a 3-2 loss to Kazakhstan in Almaty. In order to secure a second-place finish in Group B and a chance at the play-offs, Scot Gemmill’s team needed a victory
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Alex Salmond remembered with Scotland vs Portugal Nations League tribute
The Tartan Army have paid an emotional tribute to the late Alex Salmond prior to tonight's UEFA Nations League clash against Portugal. Salmond, who is best known from his time as leader of the Scottish National Party and pioneering the 'YES' campaign
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Thomas Tuchel 'agrees' to replace Gareth Southgate in England hot seat
Thomas Tuchel is expected to be appointed as the new manager of the England national team. Following successful negotiations, both parties have reached an agreement, and a formal contract signing is expected soon. That's according to multiple
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Messaging on ultra-processed food could do more harm than good, study suggests
New research suggests messaging telling people to avoid ultra-processed foods could have a deleterious effect on health. Ultra-processed foods, or UPFS, include ice cream, processed meats, crisps, mass-produced bread, some breakfast cereals, biscuits
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Steve Clarke names Scotland side to face Portugal in Nations League
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland side to face Portugal. The national team are back in action tonight for their second UEFA Nations League contest of the international break. Scotland fell to a 2-1 loss to Croatia last time out in Zagreb
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Katie Archibald on her "freak injury", her World Championships prospects and LA2028
It’s somewhat ironic that thousands of hours go into preparing for an Olympic Games, but it can take only seconds to wreck those preparations entirely. Had everything gone to plan this summer, Katie Archibald would be doing this interview as a
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UK 'critically vulnerable' to another energy price crisis. Some answers
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter There can be few in the UK who haven’t felt the blow of the energy crisis, triggered in 2022 by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. That year, the International Monetary Fund calculated
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Police cordon off street after child hit by car outside Glasgow school
A road outside a Glasgow primary school has been cordoned off by police after a child was hit by a car. Emergency crews were called to Cumberland Street outside Blackfriars Primary School in the Gorbals at 3.08pm on Tuesday, October 15. Police
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Neil Critchley tells Hearts fans not to view Blackpool tenure as a 'negative'
New Heart of Midlothian head coach Neil Critchley has defended his managerial record. The latest appointment has split Jambos supporters, with many pointing to the fact he struggled with Blackpool during his most recent stint at Bloomfield Road
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North Sea pioneer parts company with chief executive amid oil industry upheaval
North Sea exploration pioneer Deltic Energy has parted company with chief executive Graham Swindells as it launches a cost cutting drive amid oil and gas industry fears about the Government's plans for a windfall tax hike. The company said Mr Swindells
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Barra brand toasts fifth birthday with money-spinning CalMac deal
A knitwear brand that honours an important thread running through Hebridean history has marked its fifth birthday by signing a lucrative deal with national ferry operator CalMac. The Herring Girls Collection takes its name from the formidable young
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Farmers union calls on ScotGov to make urgent improvements to lifeline ferry services
Farmers and crofters in Scotland are calling on the Scottish Government to implement urgent improvements to the Clyde and Hebrides ferry services to protect their livelihoods. In writing to Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity Jim Fairlie
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Was Clydeside in the 1960s really this grim? Coming-of-age story pulls no punches
KITTEN HEELS Maureen Cullen (Ringwood, £9.99) It’s possible to pull readers in with no more than the promise of a fix of nostalgia – wally closes, stairheid rammies and pieces flung from top-floor windows – but Kitten Heels has much more to
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Weird and (occasionally) wonderful: Are these really Scotland's best No1 hits?
Sharleen Spiteri has never had a number one single. Neither has KT Tunstall, Paolo Nutini nor Annie Lennox for that matter, according to the Official Charts. But since their inception in 1952 there have officially been 49 Scottish number one singles
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Carlos Alba: The darker side of Alex Salmond cannot be ignored
The key to understanding what made Alex Salmond tick is to know that he was a gambler. Depending on who you speak to, his habit ranged from enjoying the occasional flutter on the gee-gees, to something more problematic. The editor of a Scottish
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Trump's Aberdeen golf course racks up 11th straight year of losses
Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course has reported deepening losses in 2023 despite a surge in turnover, while the opposite was the case at the family's Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. During the year, in which Trump International Scotland
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World's largest liquid air energy facility to be created in Ayrshire
The largest liquid air energy facility in the world is set to be created in Ayrshire after Highview Power announced it would develop its Hunterston project in Scotland. The plant at Hunterston power station near West Kilbride will deliver five
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World's oldest tennis court among Scottish clubs to receive funding boost
Eight local sports clubs across Fife, Perth and Kinross, including one that plays on the world’s oldest tennis court, have received a funding boost this week. As part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative, Aldi has invested £7,000 in local
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The 10 Scottish chippies in the running to be crowned best in the UK
Fish and chip shops across Scotland are in the running to be crowned UK Takeaway of the Year. Organised by the National Federation of Fish Friers, the National Fish & Chip Awards is in its 37th year. The awards acknowledge and champion businesses
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New Lyceum artistic director is not a household name... but is he a good choice?
This article appears as part of the Herald Arts newsletter. Following July’s news that playwright-turned-theatre chief David Greig was to leave his position as Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum, thoughts turned to the identity of his
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Scots urged to join the solar surge
Sustainability remains a key priority for the Scottish and UK Governments and in a bid to encourage households to do their bit to reach net zero, the new government has floated the idea of a “rooftop revolution” which could make it easier to install
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'Pioneering' housing charity forced to close 'with a heavy heart'
A charity that was set up to tackle the housing crisis in Scotland's rural areas has announced it is to close after 20 years. Rural Housing Scotland (RHS) said the "severe lack of funding opportunities and core funding" had given it no other option
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Gleneagles and Glenfiddich release rare 49-year-old whisky for hotel's centenary
One of Scotland’s most luxurious hotels is teaming up with the world's most awarded single malt scotch whisky maker to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Gleneagles Hotel opened its doors in 1924, and now to celebrate its centenary, the hotel is
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Analysis: Anger over Salmond's treatment will only intensify
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Back in February I watched Alex Salmond give evidence to Westminster's Scottish Affairs Committee which was carrying out an inquiry into relations between the Scottish and
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Thomas Tuchel reportedly in talks with FA over England manager’s job
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is in current talks with the Football Association over the England manager vacancy, according to reports. Tuchel, 51, led the Blues to Champions League glory in 2021 but was sacked the following year. He has
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Much-loved Scottish band announce first Barrowlands gig after 40 years
Scottish band The Bluebells will play the Barrowlands Ballroom for the first time in their career as part of the Celtic Connections Festival. It’s also the much-loved indie pop group’s first outing at the festival, with the group’s founder Bobby
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Letter of the Day: Message to SNP, education, education, education
The spotlight recently has been on the performance of the Labour Government in Westminster, but there is still much to debate regarding the performance of the SNP administration in Holyrood. Last week we reported on a row between the Scottish Government
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Che Adams on how Scotland can cash in on his new Italian job and his own goal agony
CHE Adams has expressed confidence that having so many Scotland players plying their trade in Italy will help Steve Clarke’s men to perform on the international stage as he prepared to face a star-studded Portugal side at Hampden. Adams moved from
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'Milestone' as renowned architect opens first office in Scottish city
A renowned architect has opened his first office in Scotland's largest city. It comes after the architect "witnessed the potential of the city as it undergoes a period of transformation". Architecture and Interiors firm Tinto has announced
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The Lyceum in Edinburgh announces appointment of new artistic director
James Brining has been announced as the new artistic director and co-CEO of the Edinburgh Lyceum. The founding trustee of the Playwrights’ Studio Scotland will replace David Greig from April next year. Mr Brining has been artistic director
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SFA youth development report: 'We want short term steps in place by next season'
In light of the SFA's recent youth development pathway transition report, Herald Sport sat down with Andy Gould, the Scottish Football Association's chief football officer, as part of our Game Changer investigation into Scottish youth football.
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Excitement builds as Stirling Science Festival prepares to entertain
The countdown is on for the Stirling Science Festival as families get set for three days of fun, experiments and exploration. The festival returns from this Thursday 17 October to Saturday 19 October - and most of the family-friendly events are
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Waiting times at Scotland's A&E departments the worst since April
Waiting times at Scotland’s emergency departments are at the worst levels since April, new figures have shown, as Scottish Labour said they should be a “wake-up call” to the Government. Statistics published by Public Health Scotland show 62.7%
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New moves aimed at improving cyber security
NIS2 is the acronym on everyone's lips. The EU's second Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - effective October 2024 and January 2025, respectively - have ambitious scope and application
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The pub's vegan haggis fritters gave me an intense love of all things Scottish
My Favourite Place by actor Nathalie Armin Where is it? Stockbridge and Dean Village, Edinburgh. Why do you go there? It is somewhere I chanced upon completely by accident. I was doing the David Greig play Damascus at the Traverse Theatre
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Letters: Is a shelter really the best we can do for the Rest and Be Thankful?
I AM certain that I am not alone in being shocked to learn that the proposed solution to the intermittent closure of the A83 Rest And Be Thankful road is to involve complete closure over some years ("Rest And Be thankful to be shut 'for years' as £470m
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Five of the best autumnal walks to enjoy across Scotland
There’s an unmistakable chill in the air, a crunch of leaves underfoot… it can only mean that autumn is here. And after our ‘summer’ turned into a bit of a washout, autumnal walks let you see the seasonal colours at their best without worrying about
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Restaurant 'renowned' for Sunday Roasts to open in Glasgow this week
A restaurant 'renowned' for its Sunday Roast and gastropub menus will open in Glasgow's Southside this week. Open from Thursday, October 16, the Loveable Rogue is the latest addition to Nithsdale Road in the neighbourhood of Strathbungo. The
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New windfarm to produce enough energy to power 45k homes takes major step forward
The creation of a new windfarm in the south of Scotland has taken a major step forward after the completion of site investigation works. Mill Rig Wind Farm is set to be located close to the border of East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire, and will
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Steve Clarke explains why Scotland can compete with Portugal and eyes World Cup spot
OVERTAKING the number of games which the legendary Jock Stein and Andy Roxburgh took charge of as Scotland manager and edging a little closer to the record total set by Craig Brown was the furthest thing from Steve Clarke’s thoughts yesterday.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Johnnie Walker unveil limited edition whisky
The launch of a new limited edition whisky will see Johnnie Walker Princes Street in Edinburgh transformed into 'the world of apres ski' this month. Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet has been released in collaboration with luxury skiwear and
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Scottish distillery in biotech partnership to help save fish
A Fife distillery has announced a long-term partnership with a Scottish biotech company to help meet growing demand for Omega-3 nutrients traditionally sourced from wild-caught fish. Eden Mill, which is completing work on its new distillery on
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Fergus Ewing compares SNP treatment of Alex Salmond to Stalin's of foes
The SNP's treatment of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has been described as "pathetic" and "shameful" by one of the party's MSPs. Mr Salmond - who died after suffering a heart attack on Saturday in North Macedonia - resigned his
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Scottish business leaders call for alcohol tax cut amid 'damaging impact' on whisky
Scottish business leaders across sectors have called for a cut in alcohol tax amid claims current levels are having a "damaging impact" on whisky sales. Leading business and sector organisations are calling on the Chancellor to "back Scotch whisky
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Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United contract ripped up by INEOS
Sir Alex Ferguson has had his contract with Manchester United ripped up by INEOS. Old Trafford chiefs have ended an annual commitment to the legendary manager as part of cost-cutting measures, The Athletic reports. It's reported the Scottish
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Neil Critchley named Hearts boss as Tynecastle assistant confirmed
Neil Critchley has been named as the new Heart of Midlothian head coach. The former Blackpool boss has been appointed as the successor to Steven Naismith at Tynecastle. Critchley will be assisted by former Liverpool academy and QPR coach Mike
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Celtic Connections programme for 2025 announced with American star to headline
Celtic Connections has announced its programme for 2025 with multi-grammy award winning American singer Lyle Lovett set to headline the event. The 66-year-old country singer will perform at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow in January with acoustic
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Couple gets engaged on top of Forth Bridge during once-in-a-lifetime experience
A couple from West Lothian will remember their trip to the top of the Forth Bridge after getting engaged during a charity event. Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been raised for Scotland’s leading children’s charity Barnardo’s who hosted their
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Date, candidates and how the voting system works for the Falkirk South by-election
Falkirk South will go the polls this week to elect a new councillor. Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is on the campaign trail in the ward this week, visiting local businesses as he aims to get the vote out. Voters will have their say on
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Pep Guardiola reportedly approached by the FA about the vacant England job
The Football Association has reportedly approached Pep Guardiola over the prospect of him becoming the next England manager. Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City expires next summer and The Times claims the FA made informal contact with him
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HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches
More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months, HMRC has revealed. More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have been made through the new digital service to boost people’s State
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The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 - Finalists revealed
The finalists in this year’s 20th anniversary Herald Law Awards of Scotland have just been announced, but which firms and individuals will carry off the top prizes on the night? This year marks the 20th anniversary of The Herald Law Awards of Scotland
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Cost of RAF repatriation for Alex Salmond as Scottish Government weighs options
The Scottish Government is reportedly considering hiring a private plane to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond, with an RAF charter likely to cost £600,000. The former First Minister collapsed and died in North Macedonia on Saturday, with the
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Lifeline for Harland & Wolff yards in Scotland as takeover talks in progress
Harland & Wolff could be bought out by Spain's state-owned shipbuilder, potentially saving jobs in Scotland. The Belfast-based firm, which built the Titanic, went into administration last month, raising fears for the future of its yards at Methil
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Unemployment down and wage growth slows in latest ONS figures
The rate of unemployment fell slightly in the three months to August, but real wage growth fell. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest data about the employment and labour market, and found that unemployment was at 4%
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Herald Diary: Remember the Wombles, icons of punk. Wait ... what?
Wombling wonders PUNK rock, as music fans will recall, was a 1970s movement led by snotty teens with spiky hair. Sometimes it was difficult to ascertain which was most green: the colour of their dyed hair or the goo drooling from their noses
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Scotland vs Portugal: kick-off time, not on TV - but live stream available
Scotland is gearing up for a crucial UEFA Nations League showdown against Portugal on Tuesday night, as they aim to secure their first victory in Group A1. The clash at Hampden Park comes at a critical juncture for manager Steve Clarke, who is
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Kevin McKenna: Alex Salmond's enemies in the SNP should fear what will happen now
Of course, it’s safer to castigate a man for his moral flaws after he’s safely gone. You know there can be no prospect of ever having contact with him again. It’s in this context that we must view some of the more vindictive commentary that followed
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Letters: Can we open our eyes and stop talking Scotland down?
IN his letter (October 14) re the late Alex Salmond and the SNP, Stewart Falconer raises the important point of “Scotsmen... constantly denigrating our hardworking NHS workers...[etc]”, something that frequently happens on these very pages. I don’t
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Neil Mackay: Starmer lays the ground for SNP domination, Reform in power and indy
IT must be the shortest honeymoon since the silent-movie star Rudolph Valentino split up with his first wife on their wedding night. Labour no longer leads the Tories. They are neck-and-neck on 27%. Labour’s 11% General Election lead has evaporated
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Don't fear the sack: Stuart Kettlewell on what it takes to uncover the next big thing
Courage in your convictions. Faith in your young players. No fear of the sack. Those are the key pillars of Stuart Kettlewell’s management philosophy, and the values that have allowed arguably the most exciting young talent in Scotland at this moment
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Nick Rodger: Alex Salmond understood and appreciated the value of golf to Scotland
It’s the October holidays, so what do you do to kick back and re-energise on a family jaunt with a five-year-old and a one-year-old? Yes, that’s right, you head off to the tranquil, soothing, backwater retreat of, er, New York. As decision-making
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Kitchen table entrepreneur sets out bright vision to dominate Central Scotland
A Scottish entrepreneur who started making candles as a distraction after a life-changing diagnosis has set out her bright vision to become Central Scotland's market leader. Karen Graham was leading a full and active life with husband Chris and
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Raise awareness with free Charity Templates from Adobe Express
In a world of information overload, charities are finding creative ways of expanding their reach and attracting more supporters. Visuals play a powerful role in captivating audiences and inspiring them to get involved. Now, charities and non-profit
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Major shareholder in famous handbag firm rebuffs Frasers Group
Mulberry has revealed its largest shareholder has rejected a fresh takeover approach from Mike Ashley's Frasers Group for the luxury handbag maker. Shares in the London-listed fashion firm surged nearly 20% yesterday after stating that it is working
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Scottish estate on world-famous tourist route goes on market
A Scottish estate on a world-famous tourist route has been brought to market. The “stunning” location is adjacent to the North Coast 500 and has a traditional-style lodge, cottage and bothy “with potential to develop a tourism-related business
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BNPL buyers beware as legislation looms ahead of festive season
For better or worse, buy-now-pay-later has taken the online retailing world by storm. From its fintech infancy circa 2012, BNPL exploded during Covid with global usage of these not-quite-credit services surging by almost 400% between 2019 and 2021
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Scottish food giant adds industry veteran to leadership team
A Scottish food firm has secured a major coup by recruiting a new finance chief from Nestle. Ingredients specialist Macphie has bolstered its senior leadership team by hiring Angela Willows from the food giant as it targets international growth
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Tax on 'super-rich' could inject £130 billion into UK finances to solve budget issues
A National Renewal Tax on the super-rich could generate at least £130 billion in revenue for the Government over the next five years, but Labour are continuing to stick by their insistence they won’t introduce it. A report commissioned by Greenpeace
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on ferry fare increases
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on ferry fare increases You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk