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Alison Rowat: Trump win leaves Thick of It creator fearful for US
Clement Attlee, Harold Wilson and Tony Blair. Not too shabby a crowd for Rachel Reeves to align herself with on the eve of her first, historic Budget. The UK’s first woman Chancellor cited the trio in an interview to signal the start of a new era
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Jack Draper secures second ATP title in thrilling Erste Bank Open final
British number one Jack Draper celebrated his second ATP title following a tense straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov in the final of the Erste Bank Open. The 22-year-old, playing in his second competition since reaching the US Open semi-finals
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Green light for major regeneration at landmark site of famous former industrial giant
A new £10 million business park at the site of a landmark former industrial giant has been given the green light. It was described as a “significant milestone” in the push to bring back to life one of Scotland’s most famous industrial areas.
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It's not as if he's 6ft 2in: David Gray fumes at Hibs' failure to mark Hearts winger
HIBERNIAN manager David Gray bemoaned the late lapse in concentration at a set piece which allowed Hearts to snatch an equaliser in the Edinburgh derby – but expressed confidence his men can haul themselves off the foot of the William Hill Premiership
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Hearts set to hold contract talks with teenage striker after late Hibernian equaliser
HEARTS manager Neil Critchley has admitted the Tynecastle club will hold talks with James Wilson about a new contract after the teenage striker came off the bench to score a late equaliser in the Edinburgh derby against Hibernian at Easter Road today
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Descendants gather to see rare exhibition of Scots painter loved by Queen Victoria
Almost 100 descendants of an eminent 19th Scots century painter greatly admired by Queen Victoria have gathered to honour the artist. Three generations linked to Sir Joseph Noel Paton have attended a reception at a major retrospective being held
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Newman's production brings a dynamic fresh life to a twentieth century classic
A Streetcar Named Desire Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Neil Cooper Four stars One of the many fine things achieved by Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s outgoing artistic director Elizabeth Newman is this unflinching production of Tennessee
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John Swinney urged to give urgent statement to Holyrood on Sturgeon probe
John Swinney is being urged to give an urgent statement to Parliament on the Hamilton probe into his predecessor Nicola Sturgeon following revelations in 'secret' papers published by the Scottish Government. The call is being made by Scottish Labour
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Chris Hoy: My selfless wife kept MS a secret during my cancer treatment
Sir Chris Hoy has revealed his “selfless” wife kept her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis a secret as they dealt with his cancer treatment. Sir Chris, one of Britain’s most successful Olympians, revealed his terminal prognosis last weekend, after
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Scottish Greens withdraw support for National Care Service Bill
The Scottish Greens have withdrawn their support for the Scottish Government’s National Care Service Bill. Members overwhelmingly voted for a motion against the plans at the party’s conference in Greenock. The decision means the minority SNP
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Thelin hopes Pittodrie continues to be Aberdeen fortress with Rangers up next
Jimmy Thelin refused to hype up Aberdeen's upcoming Scottish Premiership clash against Rangers. Although, the Dons boss knows that Philippe Clement's side will prove stiff opposition and the impetus will be on his squad to find a solution if they
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Hibernian 1 Hearts 1: Teenage substitute James Wilson secures Edinburgh derby draw
NEIL Critchley’s perfect start as Hearts manager came to an end in his first Edinburgh derby at Easter Road this afternoon – but the Englishman had teenage replacement James Wilson to thank for his team avoiding a painful defeat against Hibernian.
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I visited Springfield, Ohio: The town trashed by Trump and his pet-eating lies
There is nothing much left to say about Springfield, Ohio but on the basis that Donald Trump and JD Vance should never be allowed the last word on any subject unless it’s “Okay everybody that’s us off on a boys’ trip to Mykonos and we ain’t ever coming
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It's a long shot but Labour Budget might just precipitate an early Scottish election
Are we heading for an early Holyrood election? On Wednesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present her long-deferred Budget statement to the House of Commons. This is a significant moment for the UK Labour Government. If a new government should dazzle
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Neil Lennon explains why Hibernian were a 'boy band team' & what he did to change it
Neil Lennon has explained why he used to brand Hibernian a 'boy band team'. Hibs have only won one Edinburgh Derby since 2020, with Heart of Midlothian triumphing on seven occasions and the other six finishing as draws from the last 14 encounters
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Police hunt for Mercedes driver after pensioner killed in hit-and-run
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene of a collision that killed a 70-year-old man in South Lanarkshire on Sunday. The pedestrian was struck by a small black car, which officers said could be a Mercedes A-Class, at around 12.40am
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Open University student celebrates graduation with proposal
A student of the Open University (OU) marked his graduation by getting down on one knee to propose to his partner of eight years. Steven Bell was among hundreds of students taking part in the OU’s 50th anniversary gradation ceremony in Glasgow
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The founder of Scotland's first food bank: 'Children are obviously malnourished'
The founder of Scotland’s first food bank says the nation is facing a troubling increase in the number of children affected by food insecurity. Richard Brooks started ‘TLC’ twenty-two years ago, along with his wife Amy. Since 2002, the award-winning
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Scotland star labelled 'world class' after hat-trick in Vancouver's playoff triumph
Scotland star Ryan Gauld has been labelled as 'world class' after netting a hat trick for Vancouver Whitecaps. Gauld was finally introduced to the Scotland set-up under Steve Clarke for the latest UEFA Nations League campaign and has come on as
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My Midlife Diary: I only RSVP if it’s OK to rock up in a dog hair-covered fleece
The other day, while I was packing my shopping at breakneck speed at the tills of a well-known budget supermarket, the cashier struck up a conversation about Halloween plans. It wasn’t something I had given much thought to on account of the fact
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Will this be the last time we see Bob Dylan in Scotland? Who can possibly say?
TWO years ago this month, Bob Dylan and his band rolled up at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, as part of his Rough And Rowdy Ways world wide tour, which had begun in 2021. His two dates in Glasgow probably had, for many hardcore Dylan fans present
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I flew from Glasgow to Menorca and ended up in a historic cave
After travelling to the Spanish island of Menorca, I was set for a relaxing week of sunbathing by a pool but I never thought I'd find myself exploring a historic cave. It's not something I've ever thought I would do. However, after a short three-hour
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Is this the most offensive fictional Scottish character ever?
THIS week’s subject is a corpulent, flatulent, red-haired, bad-tempered, violent, sweaty individual, with massive moobs, a vulgar outlook on life, and a peculiar diet. Sound like anyone you know? No? Surely, he couldn’t be a Scotsman? Alas,
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Forget The West Wing, SNP Government is where wit, wisdom and aspiration go to die
The Scottish Government’s tendency to spend millions of our cash on fripperies and whims shows no signs of abating. A few years ago, it was reported that the annual bill for press officers had reached an eye-watering one million pounds. Last week it
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Prolific Robertson rides the wave and sets up PGA Tour debut with Bermuda victory
Talk about good vibrations. Graeme Robertson has been riding a wave of success for so long, he should be serenaded on to the tee by the Beach Boys. A prolific, dominant force on the domestic front, Robertson took his game across the Atlantic last
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John Swinney calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The First Minister has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, saying it is “at the heart” of reaching wider peace in the Middle East. John Swinney was speaking on the first anniversary of the day Israeli forces began their ground invasion of
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Letters: Look at what's been lost. It's no wonder our teachers are struggling
I WAS saddened but not surprised to read of the travails of our schools ("'A feeling of dread': Exhaustion and suffering highlighted as real cost of Glasgow's school cuts", October 20). Budget cuts have seen support for schools systematically stripped
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Glasgow firm set up by alleged mafia money-launderers goes bust
A Glasgow firm set up by alleged Italian mafia money-launderers will be shut down with the loss of more than £7m in tax. Liquidators say they have unable to recover any cash from Trustcom Ltd, part of the business empire of Michele Scognamiglio
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ABBA: truth about the lives, loves and heartbreaks of world's favourite band
As a hotly anticipated biography of ‘the biggest band in the world’ is released, our Writer at Large talks to the author - the man who knows the Swedish superstars intimately JAN Gradvall did the impossible. After the break-ups, the heartaches,
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Mature head Alex Valle maps out his perfect year on loan at Celtic this season
From Falkirk to Dortmund, Ross County to Atalanta, and now on the cusp of a trip along the M74 to face Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, Alex Valle's time at Celtic so far has been a whirlwind. The fact that the 20-year-old's stay in Glasgow is
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Susan Egelstaff: The winners and losers of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme
An outcry was an inevitable consequence of kicking sports out of the Commonwealth Games programme and as expected, the reaction to which sports have made the cut and, perhaps more importantly, which have not for Glasgow 2026 has been immediate and
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Child poverty 'getting worse' as public debt forces families into destitution
Child poverty is "the worst it's been for a long time", with debts owed to the public purse for things like school meals and council tax pushing families further into destitution a leading charity has warned. Aberlour is a children's charity which
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'Fuel poverty does not discriminate by age': How energy prices hurt children
Rising fuel prices combined with the ongoing cost of living crisis could leave thousands of children in poverty struggling this winter, campaigners have warned. The OFGEM price cap was raised once again in October, meaning the typical household
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'They make you feel sub-human': How public debt affects families
Families affected by public debt say they've been made to feel 'sub-human' after struggling to pay things like council tax or rent. David, who is married with four children and in full-time employment, says his family fell into debt on council
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Charity's five point plan to tackle child poverty public debt crisis
In a special investigation, the Herald is examining child poverty in Scotland and one of the key drivers - public debt. Many families already on low incomes are left struggling to pay off arrears in things like council tax, rent and school meals
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‘Warm and wise’: academic who fostered understanding between Greeks and Scots dies
Alex Garvie Born: January 29, 1934; Died: September 17, 2024 Professor Alexander Femister Garvie was one of the most talented British Hellenists of his generation. He lectured at Glasgow University for 39 years, latterly in a personal chair
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump locked in dead heat as US race goes down to the wire
In a bitter and hostile US presidential contest even the pollsters are struggling to predict the outcome. Foreign Editor David Pratt examines just how close it really is If former Tory politician Rory Stewart’s take is anything to go by, then the
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'I built New Lanark's spinning mill. Once it's closed it'll never reopen'
In March 1990, Alan Barrowclough stood in front of tonnes of traditional spinning machinery he’d salvaged from a Borders mill and watched it breathe life back into one of Scotland’s most precious industrial heritage sites. Into the magnificent
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'You can tell the locals from the tourists when we go through turbulence'
Landing requires precision knowledge about the depth of cloud cover and changing tides. There is no one at the other end to guide the pilots down onto one of the airport's three 'runways' if there is driving rain and visibility is poor. Even if
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'Swinney could learn from Salmond as First Minister on how to boost business'
John Swinney's government should learn from Alex Salmond's if ministers want to grow the economy and create jobs, according to a leading businessman. In a rare interview the Greenock-based tycoon Sandy Easdale, who with his brother James has commercial
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MSPs urge Scottish Labour to negotiate with UK Government over Scottish visas
Two rural SNP MSPs are urging the Scottish Labour deputy leader to persuade the UK Government to introduce Scottish visas. Their calls come after the UK Government ruled out the scheme which would give limited immigration powers to Holyrood in
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Energy security risk from Grangemouth closure, says concerned top businessman
Scotland and the UK could face an energy security risk by shutting Grangemouth oil refinery, according to a leading businessman. In a rare interview, Sandy Easdale told The Herald of his fears over the potential impact of the closure of the plant
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Rape survivor leads calls to close non-harassment order loophole
A rape survivor is leading calls to remove a legal "loophole" which could allow her attacker to contact her once he leaves prison. Protective orders are often put in place while charges are pending and while a conviction of rape or sexual assault
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Doubt cast on independence of Sturgeon probe after 'secret' documents published
Doubt has been cast over the independence of the inquiry into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code after revelations a secretariat set up to support the probe was staffed by Scottish Government civil servants. The information emerged