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Northern Ireland clinch Nations League promotion despite dramatic Luxembourg comeback
Northern Ireland saw a two-goal lead disappear in the space of three minutes but a 2-2 Nations League draw with Luxembourg was still enough for Michael O’Neill’s side to earn promotion as winners of Group 3C. Northern Ireland looked to be in control
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Clarke 'really pleased' with Scotland's belief as they leave it late to beat Poland
Steve Clarke believes Scotland have shown they are ready to compete among Europe's best after securing back-to-back wins in UEFA Nations League Group A1. Scotland's John McGinn opened the scoring within three minutes following brilliant play from
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Scotland discover Nations League fate after victory in Poland
Scotland have finished THIRD in their Nations League group. Steve Clarke's side will feature in the relegation play-offs after their 2-1 win in Poland tonight. Scotland had to beat the Poles in Warsaw this evening, meanwhile, holding out hope
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Scotland's players rated after stunning late victory over Poland
Steve Clarke's side put in an impressive performance in Warsaw as Scotland defeated Poland 2-1. Here's how the players rated... Craig Gordon 8 Claimed everything that came his way from the wider areas. Produced a couple of decent first
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University Challenge: Scots fight for last spot on helicopter out of Loserville
TV review University Challenge BBC2/iPlayer Being clueless about pop music brought them perilously close to shaming Scotland in the first round of University Challenge. But now St Andrews had a chance to regain some R.E.S.P.E.C.T by
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Super John McGinn now more super than Super Ally - but Scotland still need a striker
NOT allowing yourself to become overly despondent after a defeat or to get too carried away following a victory are invaluable attributes for anyone who works in professional football. Steve Clarke, though, takes maintaining your personal equilibrium
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Poland 1 Scotland 2: Late Robertson winner settles slugfest in Warsaw
In a week when an online streaming service paid an unfathomable sum of money to broadcast a sham of a contest with nary a punch thrown, it is a shame that not one broadcaster ponied up the relative pittance it would have taken to showcase a proper
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British Airways IT issues cause flight delays at Scottish airports
British Airways passengers are facing delays across the country with IT issues affecting the airline. The delays are affecting flights across Europe with the airline believed to have lost communication with planes already in the air. Passengers
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Scotland manager explains why Ben Doak remains in starting XI amid freshness claim
Steve Clarke has explained why he's given Scotland starlet Ben Doak another start against Poland this evening despite his previous comments indicating otherwise. Plus the reasoning for changing up the rest of his forward line. The Scotland national
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Steve Clarke names Scotland side to face Poland as he makes huge Ben Doak call
Steve Clarke has named his Scotland side to face Poland in the UEFA Nations League. The Hampden boss has made TWO changes from the team which beat Croatia on Friday night. Much had been made of Clarke's comments on Ben Doak ahead of the match
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Scottish Greens warns SNP against cutting independence spending in budget
The Greens have told the SNP it will be “impossible” for them to back the Budget if the government cuts spending on independence. Issuing the ultimatum to Shona Robison, the party’s finance spokesman Ross Greer said it was an “already incredibly
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For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach
Every year, over 350,000 women die from cervical cancer and another 660,000 are diagnosed. As a consequence, children are orphaned, families impoverished and communities diminished by the loss of mothers, wives, daughters and sisters. And yet,
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Rodrigo Bentancur hit with seven-match ban for Son Heung-min comments
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been given a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association for a racist remark made about team-mate Son Heung-min in a Uruguayan TV interview. Bentancur was charged by the FA on September 12 with
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Former university student union building to be revamped as £30 million digital hub
A former student union building in Glasgow will be turned into a digital, entrepreneurial and social engagement hub after a £30 million contribution from a former alumnus. The project to change the old University of Strathclyde building on John
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From surprise defender to Scotland star: Clarke reflects on McTominay's impact
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has opened up on the rapid progress made by midfielder Scott McTominay - and how important he's become throughout his tenure. McTominay has been an enigma for Scotland since earning his first cap in March 2018,
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Tory bid to ban double jobbing to be backed by Labour and Greens in wake of Flynn row
Scottish Labour and the Scottish Greens will support a bid to ban MSPs sitting as MPs in a vote which may take place as soon as Christmas under plans by a Tory politician. To date the Lib Dems are the only opposition party which has not formally
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Letter of the Day: It’s time to stop knocking Scotland
There have been several U-turns by the Scottish Government recently, notably on juryless rape trials and the proposed ban on woodburning stoves in new-builds. But The Herald’s Guy Stenhouse still found much to criticise in his column at the weekend
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Search for 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Glasgow comedy award launched ahead of festival
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has launched its search for the winner of the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Applications for the award have now opened with acts, venues and staff in 2025’s festival being encouraged
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Property giant launches new division in Scotland
One of the biggest names in commercial property has launched a new dedicated planning division in Scotland. CBRE declared that it has assembled a “talented team of four professionals” to lead the division, which comes amid increasing focus on how
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M8 bridge work dates changed with plans progressing ahead of schedule
Plans for bridge works at Junction 2 of the M8 have been brought forward with work progressing ahead of schedule. A series of overnight slip road and carriageway closures were announced earlier this month in the run up to Christmas. The first
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Police probe launched as 13-year-old robbed by male in balaclava with 'bladed weapon'
A 13-year-old boy was robbed of his mobile phone by a male in a balaclava who threatened him with a bladed weapon. The teenager was walking along Lanark Avenue near the junction with Carmondean Centre Road in Livingston on Saturday, November 16
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Kirsty Hughes: As the world changes, impotent Starmer is stranded on the sidelines
The questions have been piling up since President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory. How will Trump impact on conflicts around the world, especially in the Middle East and Ukraine? Will he exacerbate geopolitical instability and weaken
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'It's been a moving experience' - Why can't men tell their dads they love them?
Telling a partner you love them isn’t so hard. A boozy, slurred admission to a friend isn’t difficult or uncommon either. Nor is writing the words on a card at Christmas, whoever the intended recipient. But saying ‘I love you’ to a parent or sibling
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One of Scotland's most exclusive hotels launches Black Friday deal
Black Friday is almost upon us, and while the traditional images of frenzied shoppers might spring to mind, this year Fairmont St Andrews offers a more serene and luxurious approach to holiday deals, with 30% off experiences across the resort, you
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Developer puts former Marks & Spencer in Glasgow up for sale
The property developer which plans to turn the former Marks & Spencer store on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street into student accommodation is looking to sell the asset. Fusion Group has appointed property firm JLL to sell four assets, including the
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John Swinney: 'Yesterday's man' or 'the great political survivor'?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. On Thursday night, the great and the good of Scottish politics will gather at Edinburgh’s Prestonfield House for the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2024 in association
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Principal blames National Insurance hike as Edinburgh University announce job cuts
Staff at the University of Edinburgh have been warned of job cuts, with the Principal blaming the UK Government’s National Insurance hike for "a multi-million pound increase to our salary bill". In an email, seen by Holyrood magazine, Sir Peter
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Dogs Trust warning to pet owners over risks to animals as colder weather hits
The Dogs Trust in Scotland has warned owners about the dangers of antifreeze towards their pets ahead of the winter months. Temperatures are rapidly dropping after a mild few months with snow warnings out across the country, and the need to scrape
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Rafael Nadal more focused on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie than retirement
Rafael Nadal will try to keep his emotions in check as he prepares for the final event of his professional tennis career. The 22-time grand-slam champion will represent Spain one last time at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week. Such is
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Teenager jailed for four years over fatal assault on Elgin bus driver
A teenager who fatally assaulted a bus driver after being refused permission to travel because he was drunk has been sentenced to four years and four months in custody. Keith Rollinson, 58, died of cardiac arrest following the assault in Elgin
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One of the world's 'rarest' coffees is now being served in Glasgow
One of the world's rarest coffee is now being served in Glasgow as interest in speciality beans and brewing continues to grow. El Socorro Washed Geisha from Guatemala is now set to be offered by Thomson’s Coffee, Scotland's oldest roaster, across
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Taboos hold half of us back from seeking financial support when vulnerable
This article appears as part of the Money HQ newsletter. Taboos around vulnerability hold half of us back from asking for support when we need it most. More than one in two of us will face situations of increased financial vulnerability
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Unmissable 'Studio Two Six One: Winter Exhibition 2024' opens in Newton Mearns
Studio Two Six One launched their highly anticipated Winter Exhibition on Friday, November 1, marking a milestone of two years in business. The opening night, a joint celebration of the gallery’s anniversary and the exhibition, was warmly received
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Family offers Scottish hotel in historic location at reduced price
A hotel in an area "steeped in history" is being offered at a reduced price. The family who own the Steam Packet Inn is selling the premises after 40 years and said: "It is sad for us to be selling the business that has been part of the family
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Arron Reed relishing ‘big challenge’ of pinning down Scotland starting berth
Sale wing Arron Reed hopes his double against Portugal on Saturday can help in his quest to move up the Scotland pecking order amid intense competition for a back-three berth. The 25-year-old earned his first call-up ahead of the Six Nations but
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My XL adventure: one woman’s plus size journey to the great outdoors
When Emily Kynaston-Williams began planning her bold adventure to paddle and sail a canoe across lochs and rivers at the heart of the Isle of Lewis, there was a particular XL-size obstacle to overcome. It wasn’t so much planning the meandering
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Scrap first-class seats on all ScotRail services, Scottish Greens urge
ScotRail should scrap first-class seats on all of its services in a bid to free up capacity on busy trains, the Scottish Greens have said. A freedom of information request obtained by the party showed that in 2023/24 around only 2% of ScotRail’
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Zahra Hedges: Scotland can follow Iceland's example to help the next generation
From a young age we learn there are certain things that are good for us, and some things that are harmful to our health. Take smoking and ask any 9 or 10-year-old whether they think this is good for their health, or bad. You could ask them the same
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The neat future of whisky making
The whisky industry has long been one intertwined with rich heritage and Scottish culture, so breaking into a traditional space with a digital-first approach was going to be no small feat. For those born and raised in Speyside, having some kind
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Letters: The many worrying flaws inherent in the assisted dying bill
THE MP Kim Leadbeater’s Private Member’s Bill on assisted dying leaves a lot to be desired. Has anyone asked judges whether they can add to their already overburdened case-loads the responsibility of adjudicating whether an application for assisted
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Met Office issues brand new snow and ice warning for Scotland today
THE Met Office has issued a brand new weather warning for snow and ice across much of Scotland this week. The yellow alert, which will be in place between 4pm on Monday, November 18 and 10am on Wednesday, November 20, will affect the Highlands,
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'Oldest pizza shop' in Stirling put up for sale
What is thought to be the oldest pizza shop in Stirling has been put up for sale. The Brindisi, which dates back to 1984, is described as a long-established and profitable hot good takeaway on the south-east side of Upper Craigs, a retail thoroughfare
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'State-of-the-art' new Elanic hospital set to open in Glasgow city centre
A new £6 million hospital has launched in Glasgow with an innovative patient-focused operating model specialising in Scotland’s most sought-after surgeries, enabling timely, expert healthcare. Elanic Hospital Glasgow is a 15,000 sq ft purpose-built
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has praised the NSPCC’s Childline service for saving her life. Nicola - not her real name – said speaking to a Childline counsellor is what stopped her from taking her own life when she was a teenager.
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Win or bust for Steve Clarke’s side – Scotland versus Poland talking points
Scotland face Poland in Warsaw on Monday night in a hugely important fixture. The result will decide Scotland’s fate in this Nations League campaign and determine both their place in the next one and the World Cup qualifying draw seeds. Here
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Letters: BBC Scotland doesn't speak for us. Here's what the SNP must now do
BBC SCOTLAND is not Scotland’s public broadcaster – it is the UK government’s broadcaster in Scotland. While some of the licence fees paid by Scottish viewers are represented through local programming and employment, one does not have to be a sage
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Poland vs Scotland: kick-off time, not on TV - but live stream available
It's all to play for as Scotland visit Poland in their final UEFA Nations League match this week. Steve Clarke's men defeated Croatia on Friday to give them a fighting chance of reaching the quarter-finals of the competition and avoiding relegation
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Scottish football should be allowed to remain a little tinpot
Last week brought the quite stunning news that Bonnyrigg Rose had been deducted six points during the midst of their League Two campaign. Calum Elliot’s boys became the second team to suffer such a setback in the SPFL season after Inverness Caledonian
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Mark Smith: The Govan revolution that could be good for all of us
If you want me, I’ll be in Magpie’s Nest, and if you ask nicely I’ll take you across the road to the Pearce Institute for a plate of chips as big as ships before we take a wander along to the new bridge. Look at that view across to the museum; you’
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After Labour's farm inheritance tax raid, new trade deal could hammer Scots farmers
It has taken twenty years of tortuous negotiations, but now it seems likely that the EU will finally ink a comprehensive trade deal with the Mercosur countries of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and newcomer Bolivia. President Macron of France
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Roz Foyer: Trump is back, closer to home the far right is too
We’ve had our fair share of comebacks recently. Oasis are getting the band back together. Primal Scream are back for a new album. Labour have returned from the political wilderness. I’ll let you choose which of these were the most in demand. Someone
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Kevin McKenna: I visited UK’s cheapest town - and I fell in love with it
The greatest ever match report about the brutal world of Ayrshire Junior football was written 30 years by Graham Spiers, then Scotland’s pre-eminent sportswriter. On a Saturday afternoon when the weather had wiped out most of the senior matches
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Everything to know on new BBC drama The Listeners starring Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall leads the cast of the new BBC drama The Listeners, which is based on the Jordan Tannahill novel of the same name. A synopsis of the series states: "English teacher Claire's life is changed when she starts to hear a low constant humming
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Children’s hospices raise 'serious concerns' over Scottish assisted dying at 16 law
The charity providing the only hospice services in Scotland for children and young people has raised “serious concerns” over proposals to legalise assisted dying. Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) has told MSPs that they are anxious about
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Ian McConnell: Huge developments for Scottish airports
It has been a big week for Scottish airports. Last Monday, Prestwick Airport revealed that it had made a fifth consecutive annual profit. This is particularly notable, given there has been no shortage of critics lining up to carp about the
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'There’s a real war for talent and there’s pressures on salaries'
Fraser Gillies, managing partner of long-established Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP, reflects on successes including the building of a renewables team and on becoming part of the Irwin Mitchell Group. He flags a "real war for talent
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Family to sell hotel in 'go-to' Scottish tourist town after more than 30 years
A hotel in a popular Scottish tourist town has been put on the market. It comes as the family who own the property have moved to retire after 35 years. The Rosemount Hotel in Pitlochry comprises two junior suites and 14 letting bedrooms, as
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Scotch whisky distillery in 'highly limited' edition launch
A distillery has announced the release of the second limited-edition Scotch whisky in its commemorative series created to “honour” the city’s 900-year heritage. And it has revealed plans for a third release in the series. Stirling Distillery
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Expensive but essential: Grid investments key to powering the UK economy
It may have caught your attention that there has been a recent stream of announcements in relation to new subsea cable projects around the coast of Scotland and the UK. Just in case you aren’t reading the same exciting news as me, last week the
