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Simo Valakari's Motherwell return: A journey from player to St Johnstone manager
Former Motherwell midfielder Simo Valakari will try and put the nostalgia to one side as the St Johnstone manager prepares to return to Fir Park for the first time in almost a quarter of a century. The Finn spent four seasons as a Motherwell player
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'Players must do more': Joe Newell defends David Gray amid Hibernian's struggles
Joe Newell is adamant David Gray should not carry the can for Hibernian’s poor start to the season as he admitted the players are “not doing enough” for their under-pressure manager. The Easter Road side go into Saturday’s match at home to St Mirren
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Confident Brad Lyons backs Kilmarnock to shock Celtic on Sunday
Brad Lyons is confident Kilmarnock can make Sunday's Scottish Premiership clash with Celtic a winning one. Killie have only lost three times at Rugby Park since the turn of the year and have already defeated Rangers on home turf this season.
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Pedestrian killed in road crash in Clydebank
A 56-year-old pedestrian has been killed in a collision with a car. Emergency services said they were called to the incident on the westbound carriageway of Dumbarton Road in Clydebank, between the junctions of Hawick Street and Mill Road, at about
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'An exciting challenge': Jim Goodwin earns Dundee United contract extension
Jim Goodwin has officially extended his contract at Dundee United after a strong start to the Scottish Premiership campaign. With his previous deal set to expire at the end of this season, Goodwin has signed a rolling one-year extension, ensuring
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Teenager to be reported over missing live lobsters
Police investigating after 24 live lobsters disappeared from a storage place at a harbour have said a teenager has been detected in connection with the incident. The lobsters, which had been caught by a local fisherman, vanished from an underwater
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Around the Greens: The business of Scotland's iconic sporting industry
From famed courses to lesser-known gems – plus all the apparel, equipment, training facilities and golfing entertainment on offer across the country – Around the Greens is your regular snapshot of the thousands of businesses operating in Scotland’s
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SNP's wood-burner ban plan couldn't survive the heat
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. And so the SNP’s ban on wood-burning stoves in new-build homes has gone up in a puff of smoke, consigned to the bonfire of failed policies which seems to perpetually burn
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British Airways profits cruise beyond expectations
Shares in British Airways owner IAG closed more than 7% higher on Friday after the group announced bigger-than-expected profits for the third quarter of the financial year. The carrier’s key North Atlantic, London, and New York routes continued
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Investigation into History marking only interviewed those with links to the SQA
An investigation into problems with Higher History marking did not interview any of the teachers or markers raising concerns, The Herald can exclusively reveal. Despite referring to the work as a “wide-ranging and rigorous review”, a spokesperson
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Five of Scotland's best homes for sale that can be yours in time for Christmas
Luxury is . . . surrounding yourself with the finest things in life, all tailored to your personal preferences. Currently on the market, each of the five homes showcased here offer a life of luxury for a multitude of reasons – and could still be yours
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A vision of a terrible future – so how close are we to it?
Gliff by Ali Smith, Hamish Hamilton, £18.99 As with much of Ali Smith’s fiction, whether novels or short stories, there’s a fairy tale quality to Gliff. Nothing sugary or Disneyfied, but following in the tradition of Hans Christian Andersen, where
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‘The humanity of music is being pushed out’: Beerjacket on the dangers of AI
For the past 20 years Peter Kelly has been doing, well, just about everything. He’s been working as a teacher (at the same school in Hamilton for 21 years in fact), he’s been a musician and for most of the last two decades he’s been a dad too.
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Don’t be compost confused: use our handy guide to getting it right
Preparing the garden for winter has produced so much for the compost bin that you couldn’t squeeze another single weed, never mind all the winter’s kitchen waste. But don’t panic, there is a solution. It’s easy to be wise after the event. You could
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Hairdresser Trevor Sorbie dies from cancer aged 75
Hairdresser Trevor Sorbie has died aged 75, his company said. The Scottish-born stylist, who gained fame with the creation of the wedge cut as well as his TV appearances, revealed in October he had weeks to live after his bowel cancer had spread
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Identity of WW1 wreck found off Scottish coast confirmed as HMS Hawke
Experts from the Royal Navy have confirmed the identity of a World War 1 wreck off the Scottish coast found in the summer as HMS Hawke. Before divers swam around the remains of the cruiser, no one had seen her since she was torpedoed by a German
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Farewell to Mr Golf as celebrated St Andrews pro Jim Farmer dies at 76
In the Auld Grey Toun, Jim Farmer, who has passed away suddenly at the age of 76, was, quite simply, Mr Golf. As much a part of the St Andrews furniture as the Swilcan Bridge or the Royal & Ancient clubhouse, Farmer was so steeped in the game,
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Man and woman jailed after forcing women from Thailand into prostitution
A man and woman have been jailed for a total of 10 years and nine months for running an extensive trafficking operation for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Mananchaya Wanitthanawet, 40, and Cameron Wilson, 30, both of Yeovil, Somerset, carried
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Letter of the Day: Scotland a target? I don’t think so
Donald Trump’s victory has of course sparked much debate on our Letters Pages. Yesterday two of our readers raised concerns over what his presidency would mean for Scotland, particularly with regards to Trident and Faslane. 👉 Read those letters
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£20,000 reward offered for catching killer 30 years after brutal murder
Police are continuing to appeal for information 30 years after the murder of Shona Stevens in the Bourtreehill Park area of Irvine in November 1994. Shona, 31, was found with serious injuries on a footpath in a wooded area near to the rear of Alder
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Glasgow jeweller lights up new city HQ for Christmas
Laings has lit up its new Glasgow home for Christmas. The family-owned jeweller has switched on the festive lights at its flagship Rowan House showroom on Buchanan Street. It will be the first Christmas for Laings at the Victoria building, which
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St Mirren tactical explainer: Two 10s and a pendulum-system defence
This piece is from yesterday's Buddies Briefing newsletter, which is emailed out at 6pm every Thursday. To receive our full, free St Mirren newsletter straight to your email inbox, click here. I recall recently turning to a colleague and suggesting
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New film reveals £125 million plans to transform historic A-listed site
A short film has been launched giving a unique insight into ambitious plans to transform the historic Govan Graving Docks on the River Clyde. ‘Rising Tides: Govan Graving Docks Rebirth’ by BAFTA Scotland award-winning filmmaker Chris Leslie outlines
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Comic Mark Black to discuss addiction as he urges others to open up on struggles
Comedian Mark Black is urging members of the public to open up on their mental health struggles as he celebrates a year of going sober. The Glaswegian, who is the brother of fellow comic Paul Black, discussed his own battle with addiction and how
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Indian street food restaurant with ‘strong reputation’ goes on market
An Indian street food restaurant has been put on the market. The 120-cover restaurant has been put up for sale as its owner moves to focus on other interests, the agent said. Christie and Co said Kahani in Stirling City Centre is offered
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Making Scotland a green place to visit with responsible tourism
Three years ago, 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants came to Glasgow to take part in the UN Climate Change Conference, better known as COP26. The global gathering influenced many sectors, not least tourism. COP26 led to an accelerated
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Review: Ryan Wigglesworth and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Music BBC SSO/Wigglesworth City Halls, Glasgow Keith Bruce Three stars As the BBC Radio 3 producer in charge of Thursday evening’s live broadcast was doubtless acutely aware, conductor Ryan Wigglesworth and the BBC Scottish Symphony
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It's good to see schools stand up to the SQA. Now it's time to make exams history
ON reading your article on the latest soap episode on the SQA ("Higher History marking 'worked as intended'", The Herald, November 7), I doubt if anyone really imagined that it would wave a white flag, especially as its days are numbered as an authority
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Glasgow School of Art awarded prestigious Ladislav Sutnar Prize
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Ladislav Sutnar Prize in the Czech Republic. On Wednesday, The Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art of the University of West Bohemia (Sutnarka) in Pilsen presented the
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Scottish textile students earn top UK prizes at award ceremony
Students from the Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University have been recognised with one of the UK’s most important prizes for textile students. The Annual Weaver Incorporation Career Enhancement Awards were held on Monday, November 4 at
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Scottish businesses should put serious thought into artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool but to unlock its full potential Scottish businesses must ask the right questions, analyse data and set out strategies that achieve their goals, writes Scott Miller - Senior Director at LHH Recruitment and
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Aldi reveals two new Scottish stores to open in run up to Christmas
Aldi is to open two new Scottish stores in the run up to Christmas. It comes after the discount retailer opened a brand-new store in Castle Douglas on Thursday, bringing 25 jobs to the area. Aldi's new store on Straiton Road in Loanhead is
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Technology: Boulies EP460 Office Chair
What is it? An ultra-adjustable office chair. Good points? The EP460 showcases a sleek and minimalist look, with a breathable mesh fabric that enhances airflow and keeps you cool during extended periods of sitting. The sturdy aluminium
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Housing developer purchases former city school site for £3 million
The site of former school and schoolhouse is to be sold by Glasgow City Council to a housing developer. The site of the former Howford Primary School and Schoolhouse in Crookston is to be disposed of to Bellway Homes, who will build up to 57 homes
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Our wonderful festive gift guide has Scot the lot for friends and loved ones
This Christmas, why not make your gift-giving as meaningful as it is festive by choosing uniquely Scottish presents that celebrate our rich heritage and support businesses based in Scotland? From handcrafted treasures to gourmet delights, this
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Wood burning stove ban lifted in major U-turn by SNP ministers
SNP ministers have lifted a controversial ban on wood burning stoves in new homes in a major U-turn. The Scottish Government received significant backlash over the New Build Heat Standard which initially required all new homes in Scotland to install
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Celtic have earned right to be confident in Europe, no matter what the future holds
It may well have been the best Celtic performance in Europe of the 21st century. Sure, the Parkhead side have claimed the scalps of much bigger opponents over the years, weaving far more specular David and Goliath fables into the tapestry of club
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Elderly motorcyclist killed in crash as police appeal for dashcam footage
A motorcyclist has died after a fatal road crash in Larbert on Thursday morning. The 67-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision involving a van and a motorcycle on Bellsdyke Road, at the junction with Kincardine Road.
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Clean heating is the round-table hot topic
A panel of experts and representatives from the public and private sectors met recently to discuss how to accelerate the adoption of district heat networks across Scotland. The opportunities and challenges posed by faster uptake of city-scale heat
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Amad Diallo double ends Manchester United’s year-long wait for a European win
Amad Diallo’s delightful double ended Manchester United’s 380-day wait for a European win as Ruud van Nistelrooy oversaw a much-needed 2-0 victory against PAOK in his penultimate match as interim boss. Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils had drawn their
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'Through his letters, we knew him': Tribute to Glasgow's daring Dambusters officer
As a little boy growing up in Broomhill, Richard Macfarlane loved to play in Victoria Park. “He lived so close to the gates, it was easy to run down with his brothers,” explains his niece, Gail. “They would have spent a lot of time there.”
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Herald Diary: Attention anyone who loves a bargain....
Skye’s the limit THE other afternoon Sandra Jones from Cumbernauld was enjoying coffee with friends. One of the group was complaining about her husband’s snoring, before revealing that she had moved the noisy chap into the spare bedroom so
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Student mental health self referrals triple in 10 years
The number of students at Scottish universities who say they have mental health conditions has tripled over the last decade. According to data released by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), 12,885 students self-reported mental health
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Andy Maciver: Moderates must rise to the challenges of populist nationalism
"‘Don’t let perfection be the enemy of good" is a phrase which feels like it was invented for Bosnia in Herzegovina. I am writing from the eastern Bosnian hills, on a bus, travelling from Srebrenica back to Sarajevo, where I have spent the last couple
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Mark McGeoghegan: How Trump presidency could move indy back up the political agenda
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. That phrase encapsulates the global economy’s interdependence and the centrality of the United States within it. The choices of Americans, from their consumer trends to their election results, have a
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Letters: Trump's win should be a reality check for our leaders
WINSTON Churchill described Neville Chamberlain as "the man who made the political weather". Love him or hate him, the same can be said of Donald Trump. He won by focusing on what mattered to voters, especially on immigration and the economy, and headline-grabbing
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How the Future Vets campaign aims to widen access to a critical profession
Today is not a normal day. I’ve got blue plastic covers on my shoes, and am surrounded by medical equipment and people in scrubs. There’s a surgical bed in the middle on the room, but it’s not flat – instead there are wedges on either side, and
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Call to protect student mental health services
The Scottish Government must provide ringfenced funding for student mental health services, the head of a leading Scottish student union has said. Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan, president of the National Union of Students (NUS) Scotland, told
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National insurance rise to cost Scottish councils £265m, SNP ministers warned
Scottish local authorities are facing a £265 million bill to pay for an increase in employer national insurance contributions announced by the Chancellor in her Budget, it can be revealed. The figure was given by council representative body Cosla
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Ian McConnell: Would first Center Parcs Scottish village be good for Borders?
It would be difficult to overstate the scale of the employment and economic boost to the Scottish Borders promised by Center Parcs. The holiday village group this week revealed plans to build a 700-lodge park about three miles north of Hawick on
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Brian Donnelly: New giants of energy creating Scotland's future powerhouses
The new giants of energy in Scotland are building large-scale solutions to storing power. The push comes as the UK Government announced a new support mechanism expected to help pave the way for new energy projects such as pumped hydropower storage
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Scottish tech boss hits out at 'so-called party of business'
The technology industry veteran who recently resigned from a high-profile role advising the Scottish Government has hit out at the Conservatives, the “once so-called party of business”, as he declared the "right-wing" criticism he received while in
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Work starts on new homes near famous Scottish football stadium
Work has started on dozens of new homes at a major regeneration site. The homes will incorporate energy-efficient technologies such as solar panels and air-source heat pumps. The fourth and final phase of Cruden Homes' highly acclaimed King
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Scotland Food & Drink appoints Scotch whisky veteran as chair
Consumer goods veteran Pamela Scott has been appointed the new chair of Scotland Food & Drink. Heralding her appointment, the producers’ body said Ms Scott brings a “wealth of experience” to the role, having spent 28 years with Diageo where she
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Traditional pub with 'very popular' beer garden for sale
A traditional pub and restaurant in a Scottish town, featuring a “very popular” beer garden, is up for sale with a freehold asking price of £350,000. Christie & Co, which has been appointed to conduct the sale, described it as a “great opportunity
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Sainsbury's joins chorus of warnings on higher shop prices
Sainsbury's has added its voice to that of fellow retailer Marks & Spencer and others with warnings of potentially higher prices next year as it absorbs the wage and tax increases from last week's Budget. Speaking after the grocery chain posted
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Farming Unions rally against Budget decisions and head to London to voice their fears
NFU Scotland is organising a rally outside Holyrood for November 28, ahead of the Scottish Government’s budget on December 4, in response to the hammer-blows the agricultural community face following the Budget. The NFUS presidential team and board
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Family farms facing financial strain due to inheritance tax changes
The recent autumn budget has left many across the agricultural sector reeling, with initial reactions ranging from deep concern to cautious optimism. As stakeholders across the industry process the implications of the government’s fiscal plans,
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£100million of rural funding spent on city housing as urgent review is called for
Funding earmarked for rural housing developments was used to build homes in the cities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh. A recent Freedom of Information Request (FOI) has revealed that over £100million that was intended for Scotland’s rural communities
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Tesco partners with milk suppliers to transform dairy sustainability
Tesco and its milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland have joined forces to launch a farmer-led partnership which aims to put sustainability at the heart of the dairy industry. The launch of the Future Dairy Partnership marks a step towards
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Initiative launched to restore one of Scotland’s rarest native trees
An initiative has been launched in the Cairngorms National Park to save and restore one of Scotland's most important yet endangered native tree species. The new partnership between Trees for Life and the Cairngorms National Park Authority, working
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Frankie Boyle and Nicola Sturgeon among headline acts at Glasgow Comedy Festival
Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd will bring their hugely popular ‘Here Comes The Guillotine’ podcast to the stage for their first live show in Glasgow. The comedy trio have seen their podcast go from strength to strength
