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Celtic new Bhoy Arne Engels looking forward to school reunion with RB Leipzig striker
CELTIC’S players have done extensive homework on the RB Leipzig side they will face at Parkhead tonight and are fully expecting to face a stern examination of their Champions League credentials after kick-off. Their German rivals may have nil points
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Why Scotland manager Steve Clarke wants Nations League survival despite winless run
IT would maybe be understandable if Steve Clarke privately yearned for a few easier games against lesser football nations given the bruising matches Scotland have had against the international game’s elite during the past year or so. The national
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Scotland manager on his plan to lovebomb misfiring Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland
STEVE Clarke has expressed confidence Lawrence Shankland can rediscover his scoring touch in the Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland after naming the Hearts striker in his 25 man squad from the Group A1 double header. Shankland has
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Hearts confident investment and European football can overturn £1.2m loss
Hearts reported a £1.2million loss last season but are confident recent investment will reap rewards following their return to Europe and development of additional revenue sources. The William Hill Premiership club opened their own 25-room Tynecastle
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Family thank passersby who tried to help father killed in hit-and-run
The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run incident have thanked people who came to his aid. James Craig, 70, from Hamilton, died when he was struck by a black Mercedes A-type on Sunday, 27 October. In a statement released through Police
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Scottish crisps brand unveils seasonal range
A popular Scottish crisps brand has unveiled a range of festive flavours. Taylors Snacks, which is owned by the fourth-generation Taylor farming family of Perthshire, has released four brand-new products and revived its toasted marshmallow popcorn
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Emirates lands in Scottish capital for first time since 2020
Emirates has landed in the Scottish capital for the first time since 2020 as the airline resumes its direct service between Edinburgh and Dubai. The airline will operate a daily service between Edinburgh Airport and Dubai throughout the year, re-establishing
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Inside the 'revolutionary' Scottish restaurant where there is no menu
A "burning ember'"in Scots, Aizle is a beacon of star dining where the tasting menu makes the difficult choices for you Ten years is a long time in restaurants, particularly in Edinburgh where trends can change as quickly as a cold easterly whipping
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100-year-old Glasgow café reopens after being gutted by fire
An iconic Glasgow café has reopened after a devastating fire. Jaconelli's on Maryhill Road has been a beloved part of the North Glasgow community for 100 years. The café suffered extensive damage in a fire in September - but owner James Evans
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Hotelier in Scotland's Town of the Year urges year-round seaside tourism drive
It is “vital” hoteliers play their part in ensuring tourism in some of Scotland’s “most iconic locations” can be sustained year-round, a senior figure in the nation’s “Town of the Year” has declared. The rallying call on “winter tourism” comes
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Adam Hastings hopes he has done enough to earn a chance against South Africa
Revitalised Adam Hastings is hoping he has done enough to be named in the Scotland 23 for Sunday’s showdown with world champions South Africa. After forcing his way back into Gregor Townsend’s plans for the summer tour of the Americas following
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Brendan Rodgers issues Celtic fan firework appeal ahead of Bonfire Night Euro cracker
BRENDAN Rodgers has issued Celtic fans with a firework warning ahead of the Bonfire Night cracker with German giants RB Leipzig in the Champions League at Parkhead tomorrow night. The Scottish champions were fined €20,000 and given a one match
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Our pick of some of the best festive gifts from across Scotland
Now that we are officially in November, many of us will start thinking about Christmas shopping. But rather than visiting Amazon, why not support businesses right here in Scotland? There's plenty of top-quality gifts to choose from – here's some
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Martin Roche: No matter who wins in the US, the UK will be more isolated than ever
Donald Trump’s political philosophy is Make America Great Again. The United States, goes the argument, has been a pushover for too long. Too many other nations have taken advantage of its generosity, is the Trump cry. But second Trump term is
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A rousing knockabout take on the life of a Scots political legend
Theatre Jennie Lee: Tomorrow is a New Day Lochgelly Centre Neil Cooper Three stars If ever a strong political voice for the arts was needed, it is now. The fact that there isn’t currently one emanating from either Holyrood or Westminster
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Scottish coffee roaster recognised as 'world's best' at top industry awards
A Scottish coffee company has been recognised as the ‘best in the world’ at a top industry awards. On Wednesday, October 30, Glasgow-based Dear Green Coffee Roasters revealed they had been named ‘Micro Roaster of the Year’ by leading trade publication
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Swinney briefed on Halloween violence ahead of Bonfire Night
John Swinney is being kept up to date about a multi-agency response to violence in Edinburgh over Halloween ahead of Bonfire Night on Tuesday. The First Minister was briefed today on the developments by justice minister Siobhain Brown, who took
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Bizarre coincidence as Glasgow hosts Interpol and INTERPOL at same time
Glasgow is currently experiencing a bizarre coincidence as the city plays host to both 'Interpols' at the same time. New York post-punk trio Interpol are in town to celebrate the 20-year, milestone anniversary of their second album, Antics, performing
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Scotland boss Steve Clarke pleased to get injured players back but admits Adams doubt
Scotland manager Steve Clarke welcomed a more “regular” feel to his squad after getting several players back from injury for their final Nations League double-header. Centre-backs Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna, Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn
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Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse
Former Scotland rugby international Stuart Hogg has admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. Hogg, 32, had been due to stand trial at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Monday but pleaded guilty to a single charge when he appeared
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PM unveils extra £75m for border security at major policing conference in Glasgow
Sir Keir Starmer said the Government will “treat people smugglers like terrorists” as he announced a further £75 million for his border security command. The Prime Minister drew parallels with his earlier work in counter-terrorism as he spoke at
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Letter of the Day: Unlike Harris, Trump puts his country first. And he's winning
The US Presidential election campaign has been marked by bitterness and pejorative invective with, among things, Donald Trump being described as a fascist. That suggestion was tackled last week by columnist Mark McGeoghegan, who argued that Trump
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'Godfather of punk' announces Glasgow gig as part of European tour
The ‘Godfather of Punk’ Iggy Pop will return to Glasgow with a gig at the O2 Academy in June next year. The Stooges frontman will take to the stage in the city on Tuesday, June 3 2025 and will be joined by special guests who are still to be announced
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Sudden cardiac death of Glasgow man, 22, highlighted in new campaign
A young Glasgow man who collapsed and died at work aged just 22 is featuring in a new campaign to promote awareness of sudden cardiac death. A montage of old video clips of Chris Murray, shot by friends and family, have been pulled together to
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Budget 2024: Time to make changes to your plans?
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. Rachel Reeves has delivered her first Budget as Chancellor, and the first Labour Budget in 14 years. It brings some clarity and certainty following many weeks of speculation. The government
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Labour leader of Inverclyde council 'charged with domestic assault'
The leader of Inverclyde Council has been arrested and charged in relation to domestic assault and a breach of the peace, Police Scotland has confirmed. Stephen McCabe, the 60 year-old Inverclyde council leader has been released and will appear
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Restaurant in historic Scottish town goes on market
A restaurant in a historic Scottish town has been brought to the market. The landlord is offering the "prominent" 54-cover premises on a leasehold basis but would consider a freehold sale option, the agent said. Cornerstone Business Agents
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Moo Deng who? Edinburgh Zoo welcomes Haggis the endangered pygmy hippo calf
A tiny endangered pygmy hippo calf has been born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland's (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo to parents Otto and Gloria. The female calf arrived on Wednesday, October 30, and has been named Haggis by the wildlife conservation
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Letters: Jenny Lindsay, not her trans opponents, is the victim of hate crime
READING Kevin McKenna’s interview ("I was hounded for saying that women’s rights must be protected from self-ID", The Herald, October 29), I was struck by the courage of Jenny Lindsay standing up for the truth and refusing to express what she does
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We must focus on computing science for the young
Every parent shares some confusion these days over the impact of technology on our children. There are so many conflicting stories out there. We hear graduate salaries for IT jobs are approaching those for law and finance, and AI is reportedly
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The question Americans must ask themselves ahead of Tuesday's election
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” wrote Charles Dickens at the outset of his classic 1859 novel A Tale of Two Cities. As America navigates the alleyways of a consequential election and the pathways of its aftermath, pulling out
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Award-winning Scottish chippy launches deep-fried Christmas dinner supper
An award-winning Scottish chippy is getting into the Christmas spirit with a new limited-edition festive supper menu. Taking their signature batter to ‘new heights’, the playful twist on a traditional Christmas dinner from Cromars in St Andrews
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Boost for endangered Corncrake as number of birds on Isle of Canna soars
Attempts to save an endangered bird have been praised after a ‘promising’ corncrake population was found on the isle of Canna. It comes after years of low numbers on the island but the National Trust for Scotland recorded at least 12-14 calling
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Shona Robison: The key omissions from Chancellor's Budget
By Shona Robison, finance secretary The Budget may have signalled a step in the right direction, but the devil is in the detail and there were some key omissions from the Chancellor’s statement. Before Rachel Reeves took to her feet at the
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University leads development of new weapon against treatment-resistant malaria
An international team of researchers have developed a 'promising' new drug which could help combat the spread of treatment-resistant malaria. The breakthrough development is the first to adapt an approach from cancer treatments to tackle malaria
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Carer Support Payment introduced Scotland-wide
More unpaid carers in Scotland can now apply for a new benefit from today as it is introduced across all local authorities. Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been introduced in phases
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Climate change protestors target cars in Edinburgh with 'kill kids' graffiti
Climate change protestors in Edinburgh targeted SUVs in the city with graffiti accusing owners of them of being to blame for the floods in Spain. More than 200 people have died in floods that have hit the country, mainly in Valencia. Flash floods
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Leading performing arts institution launches contemporary dance degree
A leading Scottish performing arts institution has launched one of the country's first artist-led Contemporary Dance degree courses. The Scottish Institute (The SI), is set to welcome its first cohort in September 2025, making it the only higher
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Aberdeen firm bought out as it marks 50th year in business
One of Aberdeen's "best-known" companies has been passed on to a new generation of leaders. Four members of the Bon Accord Glass team have staged a management buyout of the firm. Michelle Kinghorn, Danielle McAnespie, Ian McDonald, and Neil
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Clarke names Scotland squad as Barron called up alongside surprise goalkeeper option
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland. Uncapped Rangers midfielder Connor Barron has been included in the squad list with under-21 goalkeeper Cieran Slicker also receiving a call-up.
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Scottish band announce 'largest headline show' in 30 years as part of Summer Sessions
Simple Minds have been announced as a headline act for next year’s Summer Sessions gigs in Glasgow. The Scottish rock band will perform a one-off show in their hometown in June next year, and they’ll be supported by fellow Scottish acts KT Tunstall
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Ange Postecoglou hails ‘unbelievable’ Dominic Solanke after Spurs thrash Villa
Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to “unbelievable” Tottenham forward Dominic Solanke after his classy second-half brace inspired an emphatic 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. Villa started the day with a five-point cushion over Spurs, having also beaten
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Bruno Fernandes’ apology to Erik ten Hag is too little, too late – Roy Keane
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes says he has apologised to sacked manager Erik ten Hag – something former captain Roy Keane dismissed as being “too little, too late”. A poor start to the Dutchman’s third season in charge led the Old Trafford
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Scottish bus company reveals plans for free travel
A bus company has revealed plans to offer free travel for some customers on two days within the next week. First Bus is offering free return travel for all veterans and UK Armed Forces personnel travelling to Remembrance Day activities of Remembrance
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What is the weather forecast for Guy Fawkes night? Scotland set for mild evening
Scotland is set to experience a mild but cloudy Guy Fawkes night on Tuesday with temperatures sticking at around 10 degrees throughout the day and evening across the country. Glasgow could even experience it being warmer, with suggestions from
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The many reasons Rangers won't turn to Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes
Even with the come-from-behind victory in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final over Motherwell, it feels like Philippe Clement is edging towards the Ibrox exit door. The Ibrox side scored twice at Hampden in the second period to come from behind,
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Tributes paid to 'loving mother' killed in fatal road crash
Tributes have been paid to a ‘loving mother’ who was killed following a fatal crash in Bellshill on Friday night. Clare Richie, who was from Bellshill, died after an incident involving a silver Ford Fiesta at around 9.30pm on Friday, November in
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Scottish group to argue for new approach to end child abuse 'pandemic'
A Scottish-based group will argue for a new approach to end the abuse “pandemic” of children at an upcoming global conference. Childlight, the global child safety institute hosted by the University of Edinburgh, says the world must learn lessons
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Letters: SNP thought indy would bail them out of A9 failure
THE current stramash over the dualling of the A9 ("Concerns raised over lack of cash to dual key A9 route", The Herald, November 1) is perhaps a symptom of the Scottish Government’s tendency to promise the world and then fail to deliver. When it
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A special agent in the West End?
Housing benefits CHILDREN often have the most profound discussions. Primary school teacher Joyce Murdoch was listening to a breaktime conversation between two P7 pupils who happened to be in the playground, spying on a fat slug as it slimed its
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Roz Foyer: What the Budget means for workers
The Budget from the Chancellor of the Exchequer was 14 years in the making. Good things come to those who wait, but we could hardly wait any longer. As the dust settles, it’s left to us to digest what this will mean for workers. For many, the
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Mark Smith: A question for every Glaswegian: would you pass the leaf test?
The council in Glasgow is asking residents to help clear leaves off the streets and the way people have reacted to the idea is revealing. Call it the Leaf Test: how much should councils do for residents and how much should residents do for themselves
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More than 5,000 Scots waiting for NHS social care assessment, new figures reveal
Recent Public Health Scotland figures show there are currently more than 5,000 Scots waiting for a social care assessment and the number of people waiting for an NHS care package at home has increased. According to the latest data released by
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Scottish Government accused of ‘abandoning’ talks with councils over rent controls
Glasgow councillors have hit out at the Scottish Government for recent changes they made to rent controls in the Housing Bill. Housing Minister Paul McLennan delivered a statement to parliament on Thursday setting out a proposed amendment to the
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'My partner was thrown in Barlinnie for breach of the peace - why?'
In August of this year, five people were sentenced to prison for a crime they all admitted to, which left no-one injured, and which many would argue was an act of legitimate protest. The central facts of the case are not in dispute. Stuart
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Ian McConnell: Not a happy situation for UK, which does not have its troubles to seek
It has been quite a week, with Rachel Reeves delivering a seismic Budget. Given the number of Budgets and other fiscal events during years of political turbulence, it was always going to take something special to really grab the attention.
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Ambitious Scottish wealth firm sets acquisitions target
Tweed Wealth Management provides financial advice to more than 3,000 clients across Scotland and London. The fast-growing firm, which looks after generations of families, has proven to be highly acquisitive since starting out in 2014 and is working
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Scotland's retail industry remains committed to the net-zero goal
It’s exactly three years since the United Nations came to Glasgow to hold its COP26 conference on climate change. It was exhilarating to see so many countries come together in Scotland’s largest city to deliver tangible progress and momentum towards
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What the US election means for Scotland?
As we observe across the pond, a safe 4,500 miles away (give or take a few hundred miles) can we sit here comfortably and say we won't feel any of the repercussions when the next American president is elected? A definite “No” was the simple answer
