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Auston Trusty opens up on Huddle 'wake-up' call and 'p****d off' Celtic dressing room
AUSTON Trusty has revealed how the impromptu Huddle which the Celtic players formed during their Champions League encounter with Club Brugge tonight gave them the wake-up call they needed and helped to spark their fightback. And the centre-half
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Celtic players rated in Champions League draw against Club Brugge
Kasper Schmeichel 6 Busy with the ball at his fee in the early stages and looked comfortable as he knocked it around but was left scrambling as Carter-Vickers passback rolled into the net. Had left his line to offer a pass to Kuhn but, unaware,
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How fan power helped out-of-sorts Celtic salvage a vital Champions League point
AIDEN McGeady, the former Celtic and Republic of Ireland winger, took exception to the suggestion that his old club’s record in the Champions League left something to be desired when he appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s morning news programme today.
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Celtic 1 Club Brugge 1: Off-colour Celts rescue point from the Samurai Blue
Celtic dug out what could be a crucial Champions League point against Club Brugge, despite the Belgian side being the better side for long spells of a strange old encounter at Celtic Park. An uncharacteristic - and quite horrendous - error from
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Nine Scottish restaurants in global ranking of world’s 1000 best restaurants
Nine Scottish restaurants have been included in a new global ranking of the world’s 1000 best restaurants. The coveted ranking, produced by La Liste, is based on the compilation of thousands of publications, hundreds of guidebooks, and millions
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Insurer which is major Glasgow employer rejects bid approach
Insurer Direct Line, a major employer in Glasgow, has rejected a £3.3 billion takeover bid approach from sector stablemate Aviva, it has emerged tonight. Aviva revealed after the stock market closed that it had made a bid approach to Direct Line
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Minister backs proposal to strip free bus passes from anti-social passengers
Those responsible for repeated acts of anti-social behaviour on buses could have their free bus passes stripped from them, after a minister backed proposals to do so. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop said the Government is exploring the legal means
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Funding to deliver new 'much-needed' Corran Ferry announced
Funding to deliver a new 'much-needed' Corran Ferry has been announced. Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Shona Robison confirmed that the Scottish Government will enable The Highland Council to use up to £28 million of its funding
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Woman, 36, dies after crash involving lorry and car
A 36-year-old woman has died after being involved in a crash between a lorry and a car in Dumfries and Galloway. On Wednesday at around 9.30am, officers were called to reports of a crash on the A75 between Annan and Eastriggs, involving a DAF articulated
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Plans unveiled for UK's largest community-owned windfarm on Lewis
Three community landowners have joined forces to develop a plan for a new community-owned windfarm in north-west Lewis. The organisations behind the project, which is expected to comprise of nine turbines, with hub heights of up to 110 metres,
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Unwrap CCG Homes’ exclusive Pre-Christmas Offer at The Scholars
Unwrap CCG Homes’ exclusive Pre-Christmas Offer at The Scholars There’s no better time to find a warm and welcoming home at The Scholars in Greenock’s West End. Designed by CCG Homes, this collection of thoughtfully planned properties offers high-quality
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Del Amitri star Justin Currie on his 'scary' Parkinson's diagnosis
There's a line in a Del Amitri album track from 1992 in which Justin Currie sings about having had “enough bad news to last a lifetime”. It’s a song he’d be forgiven from leaving from the set of their winter tour. “I don’t think about the future
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Owner of Glasgow's Horseshoe bar flags £100m cost hit
Another day, another warning over the cost to big business of the UK Government’s recently announced Budget measures. Mitchells & Butlers, the pub giant which owns Glasgow’s famous Horseshoe Bar, declared increases in employer national insurance
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Proclaimers, Dougie MacLean and Sheena Wellington to perform at Alex Salmond memorial
The Proclaimers, Dougie MacLean and Sheena Wellington are all set to perform at this weekend's memorial service for Alex Salmond. Mourners will gather at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday to remember the former first minister who died
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New brunch and breakfast spot opens in historic former hospital
A new brunch and breakfast spot has opened its doors in a historic building in Glasgow city centre. Saints of Ingram, from the team behind Devil of Brooklyn and Devil’s Roast, has launched in the Hutchesons Hall in the Merchant City area of the
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How to pick the right tree for your garden
Trees can bring life, interest and some privacy to a front garden. There isn’t much space there by the time you’ve parked the car but you could probably fit in one or more trees that take up little room. Narrow growing species can transform the garden
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' Rip-roaring farty fun': Tron Theatre panto review
Pantomime Peter Panto and the Incredible Stinkerbelle Tron Theatre, Glasgow Mary Brennan Four stars You just have to read the title to know what’s in store here - lots of comic malarkey and rip-roaring farty fun from a sassy
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NHS recovery in Scotland is 'lagging behind' England, warns leading think tank
A leading think tank has warned that performance in NHS Scotland "is still getting worse" more than three years after the Scottish Government first set out its Covid recovery plan. In a scathing pre-Budget analysis comparing activity in Scotland's
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Gary Townsend: How to turn pina colada into a pudding
Pina colada pudding Pineapple and coconut – what is there not to love! This is a super-quick dessert which would be well received at home for a get together and dinner parties at home as we are gearing up for the Christmas period. Serves 3-4.
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Guilt, regret and cursed love for a Scottish icon
Remember the Rowan by Kirsten MacQuarrie (Ringwood, £12.99) Kathleen Raine, who died in 2003 aged 95, had a long and illustrious career as a poet and academic whose spiritual themes reflected her particular interest in Blake, Yeats and Coleridge
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Lawyers reject SNP minister's claim they walked away from legal aid reform talks
Scotland's legal aid crisis may be 'unfixable', senior lawyers have warned, as they reject an SNP minister's claims they walked away from crucial reform talks. Eva Comrie, specialising in family and child law, accused the Scottish Government of
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Pep Guardiola insists no intent to ‘make light’ of self harm in nose-cut comment
Pep Guardiola has insisted he did not want to make light of issues of self harm after comments about a cut on his nose on Tuesday night. The Manchester City boss was spotted with the scratch during the match and was asked about it during his post-match
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Landmark Scottish hotel set for multi-million pound refurbishment
A landmark Scottish hotel is set to undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment. Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, one of the country’s leading independent hotel operators, has announced the 'significant' investment in its flagship property, Crieff
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Plight of bereaved Scottish farming family made worse by farm tax, Starmer told
Sir Keir Starmer was told how the plight of a grieving Scottish farming family was made worse by changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the budget. Scottish Conservative MP Harriet Cross described the situation facing her constituent
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Swinney defends Gray's limo use for movie premiere as 'film was about addiction'
John Swinney has defended Neil Gray after it emerged that the Health Secretary took an official limo to and from a movie premiere. The First Minister said it was appropriate for his colleague to be at the screening of Saoirse Ronan’s The Outrun
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Scottish Government to announce support for pensioners impacted by winter payment cut
The Scottish Government looks set to announce some for of assistance for Scots pensioners hit by winter fuel payment cut. John Swinney refused to be drawn on what form that help might look like, but A statement on “supporting older people with
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Traditional 'shout' auction at fish market to be replaced by e-auction
The biggest white fish port in the UK is to replace its traditional shout auction. The Board of Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has approved the introduction of an electronic auction within Peterhead fish market. Earlier this year, PPA launched
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Sex changes ‘recognised in law’ with gender recognition certificate, court told
A lawyer acting for the Scottish Government has told the Supreme Court that a person with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) is “recognised in law” as having changed sex. Ruth Crawford KC was responding to a legal challenge by For Women Scotland
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£50,000 reward offered in search for coins stolen 17 years ago
A £50,000 reward has been offered in the hunt for a nationally important collection of early Scottish coins stolen from a renowned private collector 17 years ago. More than 1,000 coins from the 12th and 13th centuries were taken from the home of
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Did differences in NHS Scotland and England affect Covid response – and recovery?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. The current UK Covid inquiry concludes hearings this week on its current module, which has been examining how the pandemic impacted on healthcare systems. One of the more unexpected
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Flat explosion that left one dead and three injured ‘not suspicious’
An explosion at a block of flats which left one man dead and three people injured is not suspicious, police have said. Graham Green, 50, was in the flat where the blast happened at Kellie Place, Alloa, on Sunday October 6 at around 6pm. He
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Starmer provokes Flynn smile after SNP backlash over 'double jobbing' bid
Sir Keir Starmer provoked some laughter in the Commons as he made reference to Stephen Flynn's troubles over his bid to become an MSP while sitting as an MP. The Prime Minister appeared unable to resist alluding to the episode which dominated the
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Minister calls for asylum seekers to be given right to work in Scotland
Asylum seekers should be given the right to work in the UK starting with jobs in Scotland, a Scottish Minister has said. Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart said that allowing refugees to take up jobs would help them integrate more quickly, and
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Haulage trade body welcomes consultation over 50mph speed limit change
The trade association who represents people and business in the road transport industry has praised the announcement that there will consultation on the National Speed Management Review. The Road Haulage Association has campaigned for a change
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Letter of the Day: Assisted dying: the view from a former GP
Assisted dying is the hot topic of the moment, with MPs due to vote on MP Kim Leadbeater’s Private Member’s Bill on Friday. Earlier this week our columnist Kevin McKenna described aspects of the bill as “chilling”. 👉 Read his article here
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'Excruciating pain': PM told to exempt hospices from national insurance hike
Sir Keir Starmer is facing demands to exempt hospices from his government's rise to national insurance contributions. The request was made to the Prime Minister in the Commons this afternoon by the Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and follows concerns
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Swinney warns of ‘a lot of disruption’ if opposition MSPs don't back SNP budget
John Swinney has warned of a “lot of disruption” if MSPs fail to back his government’s budget. While, the First Minister insisted his party was ready for an early Holyrood election, he urged opposition parties to back his administration’s tax
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Airline giant launches two new destinations from Scottish airport
An airline and holiday company has announced two new destinations from a Scottish airport. It includes a sunshine island summer holiday destination and a historic capital city with a medieval old town. Jet 2 and Jet2 Holidays has said Leros
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Musicians demand payment from Virgin Hotels over unpaid invoices from Glasgow venue
A group of more than 80 musicians and politicians have written an open letter to Sir Richard Branson to appeal for Scottish artists to be paid money owed by Virgin Hotels. It comes after the closure of its Glasgow hotel last year with musicians
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Mhairi Black to take hit Fringe show about life in politics on tour
Mhairi Black has announced she will take her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show on tour in 2025. The former MP, who became the youngest person ever elected at Westminster at the age of 20 in 2015, hosted her own show at this year’s festival called
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That Don’t Impress Me Much: politicians and lad behaviour photo ops
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Okay, we get it, you can down a pint but can you govern with competence? I was quite pleased to go to a photocall at a deli restaurant in the West End this week. It
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Fleet of cranes deployed to help build new green Scottish energy port
A new “world-class” multimillion-pound green energy port has taken a major step forward. A fleet of eight cranes supported by a team of 24 specialists worked on the installation of massive quay walls. The specialist construction work has
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Popular music festival to return to Glasgow park next year with extra day
A Popular music festival held in Glasgow’s outskirts is set to return next year with an extra night due to demand. The Reeling Festival, a summer celebration of Scottish contemporary folk music, will see some of the biggest names on the Scottish
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Why the SQA is responsible for a national scandal and must take responsibility
After months of controversy over Higher History marking, and an SQA-led review that blamed pupils for collapsing performance levels, an experienced teacher his written exclusively for The Herald about a series of events that they call “a national scandal
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Working to get green finance right
In recent years, the debate around green finance has been highly polarised. For some, it’s a game-changer for nature restoration; for others, it’s little more than greenwashing or the commercialisation of nature. At Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
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Letters: We have to concerned about the consequences if assisted dying bill passes
KEVIN McKenna articulates many of the concerns that the public have about Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill ("The elites will use assisted suicide to target the poor", The Herald, November 26). Our communities have to be concerned about the possible
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'Top class' offices launched in landmark Glasgow building
Three floors of ‘top class’ office space have been launched in one of Glasgow city centre’s “most recognisable’ buildings. The Boutique Workplace Company has formally opened the serviced space at 9 George Square, and signalled demand for the fully-refurbished
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Popular Glasgow market urges people to shop local as it prepares for 'biggest event'
One of Glasgow’s longest running and most popular markets is to host its biggest ever Christmas event this weekend. Park Lane Market has been a fixture in the southside of the city for the past seven years, taking place on the first and last Sunday
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easyJet to launch another new flight from Edinburgh as part of further expansion
easyJet has announced another new year-round route from Edinburgh with flights to Zurich to begin next year. The budget airline has announced a number of new routes over the last few weeks and the latest one will see them fly direct to Switzerland
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Jim Goodwin denies Dundee Utd 'mind games' before Rangers game
Jim Goodwin had denied claims that Dundee United attempted 'mind games' ahead of their 1-1 draw with Rangers on Saturday. The Tannadice side departed their stadium at 9.30am on Saturday morning, but due to severe weather conditions caused by Storm
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Shelley Kerr officially appointed as new Hearts technical development manager
Shelley Kerr has officially been appointed as Heart of Midlothian's new technical development manager. The former Scotland Women's team head coach has been appointed to the position with the aim of developing players and coaches across the male
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Major industry 'lacks trust' in Scottish Government, report reveals
Tourism and hospitality firms are on a “financial knife-edge” and lack trust in the Scottish Government to deliver for the sector. Those are the stark findings of new survey commissioned by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), published today,
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7,000 new homes in city's biggest project 'in modern times' recommended for approval
Plans for 7,000 new homes in the Scottish capital have been recommended for approval. The £2 billion development is described as "one the most significant and sustainable urban expansions of Edinburgh in a generation". It is claimed the development
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Nicola Sturgeon to share leadership skills at Housing Festival
Nicola Sturgeon is to share her wisdom on what makes a great leader at an event covering the housing sector in Scotland next year. The Former First Minister will open Scotland’s Festival Housing in Edinburgh next year with a talk with the chair
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Surgeon turned Scottish Labour MP to oppose assisted dying Bill
Proposed assisted dying legislation is the “antithesis of control choice and progress” a surgeon turned Scottish Labour MP has warned. Dr Zubir Ahmed told The Herald he was “increasingly more concerned” about the Private Members’ Bill being taken
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Martin Hannan: SRU hiding behind digital barrier is bad news for Scottish clubs
No doubt about the best sight in Scottish rugby in recent times – the happy face of Jacqueline Thomson as she handed the Hopetoun Cup to her grandson, Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu, after that brilliant victory over Australia on Sunday. And
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Arsenal make Mikel Arteta proud after smashing Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal delivered the statement Champions League win Mikel Arteta had demanded as they swept aside Sporting Lisbon 5-1. Arteta wanted his team to prove their European credentials following some underwhelming displays away from home, and the Gunners
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Scottish income tax policy 'not working', financial services body claims
The Scottish Government must recognise its tax policy is not working and address divergence with the rest of the UK, the financial services industry has said. Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) said rates should be brought more closely in line
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Man City collapse ‘difficult to swallow’ – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola called Manchester City’s 3-3 draw with Feyenoord “difficult to swallow” and admitted he understood the boos that greeted the final whistle after his side threw away a 3-0 lead in the last 15 minutes. City at least avoided a sixth
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Former Man U executive gives insight into new 'low ego' Rangers CEO Patrick Stewart
A FORMER Manchester United executive who worked closely with Patrick Stewart during his time at Old Trafford has applauded Rangers’ appointment of the “heavyweight” Scot as CEO and provided an insight into the qualities and experience he will bring
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Herald Diary: Anyone fancy a fowl-tasting dessert?
Flight of fancy A DIARY yarn about a roguish bus driver reminds Bob Byiers of the classic story concerning an Orkney flight from Westray to Papa Westray, which is the shortest airborne jaunt in the UK, lasting just over one minute. The final
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Calum Steele: Sad to say, but Holyrood is so small-minded compared to Westminster
William Hague’s spontaneous and self-deprecating tribute to John Prescott was the most perfect example of how far behind the Scottish Parliament and its players are to its Westminster mother. Posting a video montage of him and Prescott exchanging barb
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Carlos Alba: Who'd be a whistleblower? Thank goodness some take it on
One of the most predictable developments following a violent outrage, or exposure of abuse or wrongdoing, is the slew of subsequent new stories reporting on how authorities knew about the potential threat posed by perpetrators in advance but did nothing
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Letters: The only way for Tories to succeed is to defect to Reform
IT'S no wonder the Scottish Tory leader finds support for Reform in Scotland "too high" ("Reform support ‘too high for my liking’, claims new leader of the Scottish Conservatives", The Herald, November 26), but he shows little understanding of why
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley on the ongoing ferry problems
Another issue has been uncovered with Scotland's overdue and overbudget ferries. Managers at the Ferguson Marine shipyard said it is “very disappointing” the issue - involving the anchor - was not spotted earlier. The ferry was handed
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Poor phone signal in Edinburgh hindering ticket sales, says Fringe chief
Income from Edinburgh’s tourist tax should be pledged to the Fringe to secure its future and used to boost “poor” phone signal in the city which hampers online ticket sales, the festival’s outgoing chief has said. Fringe Society chief executive
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14 years to clear rehab backlog for sex offenders in Scottish jails, expert warns
It would take approximately 14 years to clear the Scottish Prison Service’s national waiting list for sexual offending rehabilitation programmes, new figures have revealed. Concerns have been raised over the shocking statistics which highlight
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Hungry, homeless, and forgotten: Human rights crisis in Highlands & Islands revealed
Scots living in the Highlands and Islands feel “unheard, disenfranchised, abandoned and forgotten,” according to a damning new report from the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC). The study, based on extensive community visits and interviews
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MSPs told 'significant resources' needed for slavery museum amid slow progress
MSPs have been told "significant resources" are needed to fulfill a commitment to establish a museum of slavery in Scotland amid concerns the country is being outpaced by England and Wales in work in the area. The demand follows a report, published
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Ian McConnell: What did Jet2 tell us about what's going on with package holidays?
Package holiday giant and airline Jet2’s latest results made for fascinating reading. The general tone around the economy, notably including from the new Labour Government, has been gloomy to say the least. And households continue to suffer
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Glasgow fashion retailer 'honoured' by Harris Tweed tie-up
A Glasgow clothing retailer has joined forces with the famous Harris Tweed Hebrides textiles brand to create the first two of what is expected to be a range of new garments. Ross Geddes, founder of menswear specialist Finnieston Clothing, declared
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Sales of Scottish hotels in 'popular locations' across the country soar
Sales of Scottish hotels are up on last year and outstripping the long-term average. Investment into hotels reached £110 million in the third quarter, up from £70m in the previous quarter, marking a 150 per cent uplift on the five-year quarterly
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Glasgow nightlife chief spearheads new city revival campaign
A prominent figure on the Glasgow nightlife scene is spearheading a new campaign to revive the beleaguered city centre. Mike Grieve, owner of the long-established Sub Club, is leading a new partnership between the private and public sectors which
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Parkmead returns to profit as it seeks to exit UK oil and gas
Parkmead has welcomed the removal of the UK’s effective ban on new wind projects which it said will open up a range of new renewable opportunities as it progresses with discussions to sell its portfolio of UK oil and gas assets. In its results
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Major North Sea player seeks further oil and gas opportunities
One of the North Sea's biggest oil and gas producers has told investors it continues to look at potential new drilling opportunities in the area even though the extension of the UK's energy profits levy has raised the bar for the financial returns
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'Grave concerns' over early prisoner release scheme, senior police leader warns
Police chiefs have expressed "grave concerns" over emergency legislation which will see hundreds more prisoners released early from Scottish jails. Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents, warned the plans would
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Swinney: 'Scotland's complex challenges can't be solved by throwing money at them'
The First Minister is to set out his vision for government with an appeal to others to "collaborate" to help fix Scotland's “complex, pervasive and entrenched” domestic problems. The SNP leader's plea comes as his minority Scottish Government scrambles
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'Nearing point of no return:' 70 per cent of Scots councils unable to balance budget
Scotland’s local authorities fear they will not be able to balance their budgets next year, even after they hike council tax and make swingeing cuts to core services. Research by Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) Scotland found that 70%
