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Police attacked with bricks and fireworks amid Bonfire Night disorder
Police have said they are responding to incidents of disorder “across Edinburgh” on Bonfire Night – with groups of youths hurling fireworks, bricks and other missiles. Officers have been given stop-and-search powers following “intelligence” relating
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Celtic's players rated as Reo Hatate & Nicolas Kuhn shine in RB Leipzig win
Celtic stunned RB Leipzig with an outstanding 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig this evening. On matchday four of the Champions League, Brendan Rodgers' men swept aside the Bundesliga giants thanks to Nicolas Kuhn and Reo Hatate. Here's how the players
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Family tribute to man killed in bus crash
A family has paid tribute to their “beloved” father and partner after he was killed in a crash. Andrew Jackson, from Aberdeen, died when he was struck by a bus on the A952 at the A90 near Toll of Birness. Police are appealing for information
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Celtic 3 RB Leipzig 1: Nicolas Kuhn brace helps Scottish champions beat German giants
RED Bull’s newly-installed Head of Global Soccer Jurgen Klopp may be asking some difficult questions about why Nicolas Kuhn was allowed to depart RB Leipzig in the coming days after this crushing Champions League loss to Celtic at Parkhead. Kuhn
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People urged to avoid industrial estate after chemical spill
People have been asked to avoid the area around an industrial estate after a chemical spill. Emergency services were called to a commercial premises on Cameron Street in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, following reports of potentially hazardous
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General manager 'at the helm' of one of the UK's finest restaurants departs role
A 'core part' of the team which helped to launch one of Scotland's most acclaimed restaurants has announced his departure after 23 years. Well-known in the industry and much-loved by diners, Dale Dewsbury has been General Manager at Restaurant
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Michael O’Neill urges Northern Ireland to build on momentum of Bulgaria win
Michael O’Neill is hoping Northern Ireland can build on last month’s outstanding win over Bulgaria as they look to earn Nations League promotion in the next two weeks. Northern Ireland moved top of League C Group 3 with a 5-0 rout of Bulgaria at
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Darcy Graham ruled out of Scotland’s clash with South Africa with head injury
Darcy Graham has been ruled out of Scotland’s showdown with South Africa on Sunday after failing to pass head injury protocols. The prolific wing left the field in the closing stages of Saturday’s 57-17 win over Fiji as a result of a head knock
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We need to think beyond the cod and the prawn. The Clyde is a wider web of life
The Clyde Sea is just one small area of Scotland’s waters. Covering 3600 square kilometres, it amounts to less than 1% of Scotland’s seas. Yet, it is amongst the most studied and debated stretches. As Elaine Whyte, Executive Secretary of the Clyde
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First homes launched at flagship Edinburgh housing development
The developer of the only build-to-rent (BTR) project to launch in Edinburgh this year is now marketing the first phase of homes at the flagship project. PLATFORM_ has announced that 365 apartments are now available to rent at the Bonnington development
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When will the UK know the result of the US election?
Today is Election Day in the US and the highly-anticipated end to a dramatic presidential campaign. While we won't know if former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris is the projected winner by the end of today, state results
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Scottish Government Climate Change Bill passes despite lack of support from Greens
The bill, which scraps Scotland’s targets on emissions, was voted through at Holyrood today despite the Scottish Greens abstaining and naming it an "admission of failure". A total of 105 MSPs voted through the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction
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Police warning after object 'thrown at camera van from moving vehicle'
Police have sent out a warning after a mobile speed camera van was allegedly struck with an object thrown from a moving vehicle. Road policing officers said that ‘aggressive, reckless, or threatening behaviour’ will not be tolerated and offenders
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'Relief' as high-street giant beats City forecasts
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) had cause for cheer today as annual results came in higher than forecasts. George Weston, chief executive of the retail, grocery brands, and food ingredients conglomerate, highlighted his satisfaction
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MSYPs push for change during first Holyrood session in nearly a decade
Scotland’s Youth Parliamentarians have met in the Scottish Parliament for the first time in seven years. More than 100 young people aged between 14-25 – chosen to represent their local area or one of a number of voluntary organisations – took part
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Green light for new affordable homes in 'Scotland's last wilderness'
A Highland community foundation has obtained planning permission for new affordable homes in an area often called 'Scotland's last wilderness'. After successfully purchasing land from a local landowner prior to the pandemic with support from the
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Fresh problems could see stricken ferry out of action 'till end of winter'
Fresh problems have been uncovered on one of CalMac’s largest ferries which could see it out of action for the rest of the winter. The ageing MV Caledonian Isles was due to return to service later in November after more than eight months on the
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Kemi Badenoch: Is her Tory leadership Boris Johnson 2.0?
Kemi Badenoch's first few days as Tory leader shows us the partygate legacy left by Boris Johnson could continue to plague the party. The job facing Badenoch was always going to be a challenge, especially following the general election result which
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Former Lord Advocate in race to become first female Oxford chancellor
The senior lawyer who led the inquiry into the murder of Sarah Everard is one step closer in the race to become the first female chancellor of Oxford University. Lady Elish Angiolini, principal of St Hugh’s College in Oxford, chairwoman of the
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Letter of the Day: Day of reckoning looms for the Chancellor
Six months on from Labour’s landslide General Election victory, and just a week from Rachel Reeves’ first Budget, opinion polls are not making great reading for the party just now. 👉 Read our report here Today one of our readers contends that
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Red Kite endures ‘agonising death’ after being poisoned in the Highlands
A protected Red Kite endured an ‘agonising death’ after being killed by a banned pesticide in the Highlands. RSPB Scotland received a call in April from a dog walker who had found a red kite dead on the ground near to a popular woodland walking
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Patients 'pressured out of' assisted dying - not other way round - MSPs told
Some terminally ill patients have faced "undue influence" from friends or faith groups not to opt for assisted dying but there is no evidence that people are being pressured to end their lives early, Australian experts have told MSPs. Holyrood's
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Hugely popular drive-in Christmas cinema returns to Loch Lomond
Film fans will get the chance to see Christmas classics at a pop-up drive in cinema on the banks of Scotland’s biggest loch. The itison Drive-In Movies Christmas event is returning to Loch Lomond Shores during the festive period to screen family
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Founders take back full ownership of Morphsuits business
The founders of the Morphsuits costume business have taken back full control of the company following its rebound from the Covid pandemic to hit annual revenues of £42 million last year. Ali Smeaton, Fraser Smeaton and Gregor Lawson set up AFG
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'Game-changing attraction': Scotland's first inland surf destination unveiled
Scotland's first inland surf destination has been unveiled before it officially opens its doors to the public next week. Located in Ratho near Edinburgh, the "game-changing" £60 million surfing resort boasts Europe’s largest and most advanced wave
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Glasgow firm swoops for 'high-end' restaurant supplier
A Glasgow-based food wholesaler has boosted its growth ambitions by acquiring a firm which supplies some of Scotland’s most prestigious hotels. Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has taken over Clarks Speciality Foods, which supplies all of Scotland
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Scottish stars share some of their favourite festive gifts
From building bricks to stunt riders and rugby tops to ski boots, Christmas Day really can live up to all expectations, as our stars reveal to Lorraine Wilson GREG HEMPHILL Actor and writer One year ago (quite recently!) my wife bought
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Consultation into proposed Galloway National Park set to begin this week
A formal 12-week public consultation into the proposed Galloway National Park is due to begin this week. NatureScot, the body responsible for Scotland's natural heritage, has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to investigate its proposal
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Interview: Center Parcs assessed 100-plus UK locations before choosing Scotland
Center Parcs looked at more than 100 possible locations around the UK for its seventh holiday village, before choosing the spot on which it plans to build its first Scottish site. Colin McKinlay, chief executive officer of Center Parcs, expressed
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How AI is bringing opportunities and challenges to the field of education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, bringing both opportunities and challenges. From primary schools to universities, students and educators are grappling with its rapid rise. While AI opens doors to innovative
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Glasgow Life becomes accredited as a Living Wage employer
Glasgow Life is celebrating becoming an accredited Living Wage employer. Its Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Glasgow Life, including regular workers employed through third-party suppliers, receive the real Living Wage.
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Letters: The availability of private education is an essential part of our democracy
IT is understandable that the Government should look to taxation to raise money to improve resources in state schools. It is less obvious that they should raise that money by taxing the one section of the community which already pays extra for state
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Sir Chris Hoy feels ‘lucky’ to have time with family after cancer diagnosis
Sir Chris Hoy admits his cancer diagnosis has put the pressure of his cycling career into perspective and insists he feels “lucky” to have time to spend with his family. The six-time Olympic champion revealed last month in a Sunday Times interview
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The challenges of achieving a just transition in the built environment
The transition to net zero presents unique challenges for the built environment, a sector that is both a significant contributor to carbon emissions and a crucial part of the solution. Retrofitting existing buildings and constructing new energy-efficient
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Top chef who quit California for Scotland wins Michelin listing for new restaurant
A San Francisco chef who upped sticks and moved to Scotland after falling in love with the Scottish capital has won a Michelin listing within a year of opening a new restaurant in the city. Rodney Wages couldn’t take his Michelin star with him
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Why does the Scottish poppy look so different to the one used elsewhere?
The poppy became a symbol of remembrance in 1921 when Field Marshal Earl Haig, who commanded British forces during the First World War, was horrified by the lives facing his men after the conflict. Since then, the poppy has been used by thousands
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New monument commemorates resettlement of island township 100 years ago
The power of community has been celebrated and commemorated with the opening of a monument on the Isle of Lewis, 100 years after a community worked together and resettled on their land after it was cleared to make way for a sheep farm. ‘na Dorsan
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Probe after golden eagle found in plastic bag with body parts removed
An investigation is underway after a dead golden eagle was found on a forestry track off A81 near Loch Rusky, north east of Port of Monteith. The eagle was discovered around 11am on Tuesday, July 30, wrapped in a plastic bag and body parts had
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Center Parcs reveals plans for its first-ever Scottish village
Center Parcs has revealed plans for its first holiday village in Scotland – a move which is expected to create around 1,200 jobs. It declared it continues to “see significant demand for domestic short breaks”, and declared the expansion into Scotland
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Andrew Bowie given Scotland role in new Tory Shadow Cabinet by Kemi Badenoch
Andrew Bowie MP has been named as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland by Kemi Badenoch. The newly-appointed leader of the Conservative Party has named the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP in the role, replacing John Lamont in the
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Who will be judged the best in the business at Law Awards?
Rob Rinder, the best selling author and television star, will be the host as the stars of the nation’s legal sector gather for The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 in Glasgow next week. Excitement is building around the outcome of The Herald
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Kevin van Veen St Mirren contract 'ripped up' after domestic abuse allegations
Kevin van Veen's St Mirren contract has reportedly been ripped up. The forward, 33, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week facing allegations of domestic abuse with a club investigation launched and the player unavailable for the match against
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Sir Chris Hoy urges change of prostate cancer screening age to save 'millions'
Sir Chris Hoy has called for the screening age for prostate cancer to be lowered and insists it could save millions of lives. The six-time Olympic champion revealed last month that his cancer is terminal, just months after he first made news of
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Glasgow 'homecoming' for cult New York band as they pay tribute to 'special' Scotland
Music review Interpol Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 4 stars out of 5 Twenty years is a long time - in life and in music. When Interpol released their 2nd album, Antics, in 2004, the idea of Donald Trump as US president would have been
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He’s fine – Man City boss Pep Guardiola dismisses Erling Haaland’s injury scare
Pep Guardiola has dismissed fears top scorer Erling Haaland has suffered an injury scare ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon. The prolific Norwegian striker was filmed clutching his shin after going down in apparent
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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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Police Scotland warning over fireworks as arrests made over Edinburgh trouble
Police Scotland have warned they will be on hand to deal with any fireworks-related crime over the coming days after two arrests were made in Edinburgh. Guy Fawkes, or Bonfire Night, takes place today and there are concerns there could be further
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Brendan Rodgers tells Celtic players they'll need their A games for RB Leipzig test
BRENDAN Rodgers has told his Celtic players they will all need to bring their A games if they want to record a victory over RB Leipzig at Parkhead tonight and boost their chances of reaching the Champions League knockout rounds. The Scottish champions
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Scotland manager reveals reason for James Forrest omission and Connor Barron call up
STEVE Clarke has admitted he was delighted to see Lennon Miller captain Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on Sunday – but stated he will not rush the teenage midfielder into his Scotland squad. Clarke was at Hampden for the last four
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Herald Diary: The potion that could be just the job
The anatomy lesson THE mother of reader Katie Carmichael has a habit of mixing up the names of family members. Katie’s brother recently asked his mum if Katie’s partner was getting out and about, knowing that he'd recently had a full knee replacement
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Scottish retail 'remains static' with food sales 'slightly down'
Scottish retail sales remain “essentially static”, a trend which has run for the entire second half of the year so far, according to experts. Figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor show that total sales
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Letters: If genocide isn't a red line for Harris, what hope is there?
IT is heartening to hear of the response to the Middle Eastern Humanitarian Appeal ("Scots' solidarity and generosity at work in Gaza and Lebanon’, heraldscotland, November 3). How can we not be moved by the horror and tragedy of what is unfolding
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Nicholas Malizia: A feeling of dread: the view from Americans in Scotland
While I am 3,000 miles away from my home state of New Jersey, the state of American politics is on my mind more than ever. My friends, family, and fellow Americans are all gearing up to cast their vote tomorrow in a historic election marked by a couple
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Kevin McKenna: Let them in: we can never have too many immigrants or refugees
Though I support Scottish independence, I’m probably not its staunchest or most compelling advocate. Self-determination is merely my preference; not my heart’s desire. If Scotland were never to gain its independence in my lifetime, well … I won’t lose
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the US election
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on the US election You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Nick Rodger: Slim pickings as Scottish women's golf tries to play catch up
It’s funny how people ask you about the general health of your golf in the same kind of compassionate and concerned way they’d enquire about, say, Auntie Doreen and her hiatus hernia. Someone posed such a question to me recently – about my golf
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Whisky partnership sees 100,000 oysters returned to the Dornoch Firth
A Scotch whisky giant is marking 10 years of a pioneering environmental partnership by returning its 100,000th oyster to the Dornoch Firth. Since 2014, Glenmorangie, Heriot-Watt University and the Marine Conservation Society have pursued a shared
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Seven Cheshire artists and galleries chosen for prestigious art fair
Seven Cheshire artists and galleries have been selected to exhibit at this year's Manchester Art Fair. The event, which will take place from November 15 to 17, is the largest art fair in the North. The artists and galleries were chosen from
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Gender pay gap rises by 30% in Scotland
Women in Scotland now expect to earn a “scandalous” £3,000 less per year than men as the gender pay gap rises by 30%, according to data analysis seen exclusively by The Herald. The mean gender pay gap has risen from 6.4% in 2023 to 8.3% in 2024
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Ryanair reveals tumble in fares
Budget airline Ryanair has posted a sharp fall in first-half profits, with growth in passenger numbers offset by lower fares. Ryanair yesterday reported a first-half profit of 1.79 billion euros after tax, down 18% on the 2.18 billion euros figure
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'Industry-leading manufacturing chief' named new president of Scottish Chambers
Scottish Chambers of Commerce has announced the appointment of “an industry-leading manufacturing chief” as its new president. The business organisation declared: “The engineering expert’s step up to the key role reflects a renewed SCC focus on
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Upmarket Scottish estate agent reveals key hire
Upmarket estate agent Rettie has expanded its executive team, with Alan Cumming joining the property firm from Aberdein Considine in the newly created role of head of sales and financial services. Rettie said Mr Cumming would “focus on growth and
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Scottish tech sector hailed as East Kilbride travel firm bought by Canadian player
The vibrancy of Scotland’s technology ecosystem has been hailed after an East Kilbride-based company which provides software solutions to the travel industry was acquired. Traveltek, which has been serving the travel industry for more than 25 years
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Mark Williamson: Rosebank oil field plan wins backing from giant after tax hike
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced increases in North Sea taxes following pressure from environmentalists but the move won't provide the fatal blow to the controversial Rosebank oil field development off Shetland they hoped for. Lead developer
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Poll: More than one in three Scots 'no longer trust the Scottish Government'
Two-fifths of Scots have lost trust in the Scottish Government’s ability to improve their lives, new research has found. A wide-ranging report into people’s wellbeing found that almost 40% of people have lost faith in Scottish Ministers, while
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SNP under fire on climate change ahead of vote to axe legal target
The SNP has been accused of being "full of hot air" after the government is expected to scrap legally binding targets on climate change. Opposition parties rounded on the Scottish Government ahead of the stage 3 vote on the Climate Change (Emissions
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'An honour': Scots cathedral features on Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamp
A Scottish cathedral is to feature on one of Royal Mail’s 2024 Christmas stamps. Royal Mail has announced that an original illustration of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh will feature on the Second Class stamp for its Christmas Special
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Artwork produced in Scottish prison goes on display at leading arts venue
A new exhibition produced by Scottish prisoners has gone on display at a leading Scottish arts venue. More than 100 works created by the prison art group at HMP Greenock in Inverclyde are on display at the town’s Beacon Arts Centre. The exhibition
