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'Itâs necessary': Clement wants Rangers board to prioritise January transfers
Rangers manager Philippe Clement feels that it's necessary for the Ibrox board to back him in the January transfer window. The Light Blues currently trail Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic by 11 points and sit third in the table, behind Aberdeen
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James Forrest ready to make Celtic impact and end goal drought against Aberdeen
James Forrest jokes that he "needs to get his finger out". That's because the Celtic veteran has yet to score this season, something he's proudly achieved in his 15 previous campaigns with the Scottish Premiership leaders. Forrest, 33, looked
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Malky Mackay thrilled as Garvan Stewart joins Hibs to revamp recruitment strategy
Malky Mackay is delighted with the appointment of Garvan Stewart as Hibernianâs head of recruitment. The 38-year-old started working with the club on Monday and will operate closely with Hibsâ sporting director on all areas of player identification
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'A real blow': Motherwell striker out for season following training ground injury
Motherwell striker Zach Robinson is set to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in training. News that manager Stuart Kettlewell has dubbed a "real blow". The 22-year-old sustained the injury while
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Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour amid furore
Gregg Wallace, who stepped back from presenting BBC MasterChef last week, is facing fresh allegations of inappropriately touching women. One woman said he touched her bottom after an event and another said he pressed his crotch against her while
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TRNSMT reveals first wave of acts on its lineup for 2025
TRNSMT Festival has revealed the first wave of acts on its lineup for 2025. 150,000 festival goers are expected to descend on Glasgow Green for the eighth edition of Scotland's biggest live music event, which takes place between Friday, July 11
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Scotland manager remains committed to role despite Euro 2025 playoff heartbreak
Manager Pedro Martinez Losa has reaffirmed his dedication to the Scotland national team following a disappointing 2-0 defeat in the second leg of the Euro 2025 play-offs against Finland. The loss means Scotland will not qualify for the upcoming
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Rangers' 'best defender' to be rewarded with new contract
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has expressed his desire to extend the contract of defender John Souttar. The 28-year-old centre-back has emerged as a pivotal player in the Light Blues' defence, showcasing his resilience and skill after overcoming
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Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work showcasing Scottish Sikh community
Scottish artist Jasleen Kaur has won the Turner Prize for her solo exhibition Alter Altar, which includes an installation of a car with a giant doily on it. Happy Valley actor James Norton announced the winner in a ceremony held at Tate Britain
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đ´ Last chance to get a whole year of The Herald for ÂŁ20 in our Black Friday sale
With our Black Friday sale ending tonight at 23:59, this is your last chance to get unlimited access to The Herald website for a whole year for only £20. Also get full ad-free access within The Herald app which is available across devices and first
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Family pay tribute to man who died in Edinburgh road crash
A pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash in Edinburgh has been named as Henry Farron. The incident took place on Dundee Street around 5.30pm on Sunday, December 1, and involved a grey Volvo XC60. Emergency serviced attended, but the
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Finland 2 Scotland 0: Scots crash out in play off again to put pressure on Pedro
Scotland will not be heading to the European Championships in Switzerland next summer, crashing out at the qualification play-off stage for the second major tournament in a row with a 2-0 defeat to Finland. Head coach Pedro Martinez Losa was criticised
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Appeal after boy seriously injured in 'unprovoked' attack by 10 teenagers
Police are appealing for information after following the serious assault of a teenager in Edinburgh. Around 8pm on Monday, a 14-year-old boy sustained serious injuries when he was assaulted by a group of youths at Slateford Green in the city.
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'Missed opportunity'. Only a third of heat pump and energy saving ÂŁ1.8 bn spent
Home energy organisations have called  for the Scottish Government to reaffirm its commitment to spending the £1.8 billion it pledged to Heat in Buildings in tomorrow's budget. The push comes in response to the news that, with only a year and a half
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Teachers threaten formal dispute over âunacceptableâ class contact time
Teachers have threatened to declare a formal dispute with the Scottish Government if it does not reduce the amount of time educators spend actively teaching pupils. The Teachersâ Panel of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) said
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What the Ryvoan bothy tells us about phone masts and wild places
This article appears as part of the Winds of Change newsletter How much do we care about preserving this thing we sometimes call âwildnessâ? The Ryvoan bothy, though a human structure, has become a symbol for a fight to protect a little bit of
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Rangers' boardroom puzzle: Offord 'unlikely' to succeed Bennett as chairman
Malcolm Offord's prospects of becoming the next chairman of Rangers appear dim as his potential appointment to Ibrox has hit a snag. Last month, it was indicated that Offord was a frontrunner to succeed John Bennett as chairman. However, the
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Back to square one as ailing Tiger Woods trots out a familiar lament
By his own admission, âthe fire still burnsâ in Tiger Woods. And heâs talking about his unwavering competitive passion there not those searing back spasms that flare up like the nostrils of Prometheus. For the first time since Julyâs Open Championship
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Sarwar denies Labour has a cultural problem after two councillor arrests
The Scottish Labour leader has said it is "nonsenseâ to suggest there is a cultural issue in Scottish Labour following the arrests of two senior councillors as opposition parties urge âtransparencyâ from the party. Anas Sarwar's comments come
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Review: Charli XCX puts on a 'hedonistic' show at the Hydro
Charli XCX, The Hydro, Glasgow Five stars It was a freezing December night in Glasgow â but if you looked closely enough, there were some lingering signs of summer. Namely, a âbrat summerâ, the cultural and musical revelation ignited by
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Ianis Hagi explains 'unbelievable' Rangers B team experience & discusses Ibrox future
Rangers star Ianis Hagi spent the early part of this season playing for the club's 'B' team after being outcasted on return from a loan spell away from Ibrox. Manager Philippe Clement previously revealed that he didn't see Hagi as part of his
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St Andrews University rector row continues as Stella Maris 'banned' from graduation
The debate over the role of Rector at the University of St Andrews has continued after she was asked not to attend winter graduation ceremonies. Earlier this year, Stella Maris was removed as a trustee after a row following her statement criticising
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Why Celtic can't be content as Rodgers looks towards January transfer window
The way the top of the Premiership is starting to shape up, the chasing pack behind Celtic look to be needing snookers already. The champions take on their closest challengers, Aberdeen, at Pittodrie tomorrow night with the advantage of a four-point
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OEG powers ahead with new global headquarters in Aberdeen
Offshore services supplier OEG has opened its new headquarters in Aberdeen, where it now employs 250 people following a run of acquisitions. The company, which is looking to double annual revenue to ÂŁ800 million within the next five years, said
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Would our greatest philosopher David Hume have supported this right to die law?
On Sunday July 7, 1766, James Boswell records in his diary that âbeing too late for churchâ he decided to stroll over to St Andrews Square in Edinburgh to visit David Hume, who had recently returned from Bath and â in Boswellâs words â was âjust a
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Luis Palma Celtic transfer situation addressed as winger linked with move to MLS
Brendan Rodgers says there is nothing to report on the future of Celtic winger Luis Palma, after the Honduran was reported to be attracting interest from clubs in the MLS. Palma has fallen out of favour this season, with the form of the likes of
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Disgruntled Tories could help Nigel Farage get his hands on Holyrood
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Matthew McLeanâs decision to abandon the Scottish Tories and join Reform UK wasnât driven solely by policy differences. While the North Ayrshire councillor â one of
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Aberdeen learn major goalkeeper injury woe, plus key defender absent for Celtic clash
Goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov is facing up to six weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury, Aberdeen have confirmed on Tuesday. The Pittodrie club have endured a difficult week, with Jimmy Thelin's side picking up just two points
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âIt stinksâ: Councilâs plan to lend law-breaking landlords ÂŁ50k revealed
Council chiefs in Edinburgh were preparing to lend law-breaking landlords ÂŁ50,000 so they could continue providing substandard temporary accommodation to homeless people, The Herald can reveal. The loan request came from a handful of B&B owners
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This is the most wonderful time of the year to visit Sir Walter Scott's romantic home
Abbotsford Melrose Roxburghshire TD6 9BQ It is Sir Walter Scott who is credited with launching the Scottish tourism industry. His books and other writings on the countryâs legends and landscapes opened the eyes of the world to what lay north
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Five things we learned today about future of Scotlandâs cities
The highly regarded EY ITEM Club think-tank has published its latest Scottish economic forecasts today, which provide fascinating insight into what the future holds for the nation's cities. Here are five key points about the future for Scotland
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What to watch next: Best new Christmas romcoms, horrors, dramas and action thrillers
So, here we are. The final page of the calendar. While some are launching into the festive party season with wild abandon, others are craving cosy nights in, snuggled up on the sofa with blankets and snacks for a movie marathon. If you fall into
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Seneca Medical Group: brings innovation and safety to hair restoration
In a world where medical tourism is on the rise and stories of botched treatments abroad are becoming all too common, itâs crucial for patients to choose safe, reliable, and reputable options closer to home. Hair transplants, a procedure that has
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CalMac ferry to undergo deep clean after crew struck down by illness
An outbreak of a suspected viral infection on a CalMac ferry has disrupted sailings after crew members fell ill. Services operated by MV Lochnevis have been cancelled so a deep clean of the vessel can be conducted. CalMac said that sailings
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Former bank to be demolished to make way for new homes in Scottish city
A former bank is to be demolished to make way for hundreds of new homes in a Scottish city. The phased demolition programme will last up to six months and pave the way for work starting on new homes next year. Artisan Real Estate said it
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Rodgers explains why Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan can shine for Scotland
Brendan Rodgers says there is absolutely no doubt that Luke McCowan can play for Scotland, as he tipped the Celtic midfielder to win a call-up to Steve Clarkeâs national side. Rodgers has been massively impressed by the contribution of the former
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What to look out for in the 2024 Scottish BudgetÂ
The Scottish Government will announce the financial spending and tax proposals for the year ahead this afternoon, but what can we expect? Here's a run-down of what may be on the cards. Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce the Scottish
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Analysis shows no attendance impact, but fans remain concerned about 3pm blackout
The Saturday 3pm blackout should be kept âfor the health of the entire gameâ and put above the whims of broadcasters, a fansâ chief has said. Reports on Monday claimed that senior figures in football believe the blackout â designed to protect live
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Eight people with learning disabilities in hospital for more than six years
Eight people with learning disabilities have been stuck in hospital for more than six years, figures show, while 57 are in âinappropriately out-of-area placementsâ. Statistics released by Public Health Scotland on Tuesday show that as of September
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New fund to help under-represented groups in Glasgow to become entrepreneurs
A new fund has been set up that aims to help people from under-represented groups in Glasgow, such as women and ethnic minority communities, overcome challenges that make it difficult to become successful entrepreneurs. £250,000 is being made available
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Global menswear brand launches Glasgow store just months after Edinburgh opening
Rodd & Gunn have launched their second Scottish store in Glasgow just months after opening up their first in Edinburgh. The New Zealand menswear store opened up their shop in the capital in August when it launched on George Street. It was third
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Hospital delayed discharges reach record high in October
The number of Scots forced to stay in hospital despite being medically fit to leave has reached a new record high, figures showed. Data for October showed an average of 2,029 beds occupied each day by patients whose discharge had been delayed â
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Roz Foyer: We want investment and pay rises for workers in the Budget
As we hurtle headfirst into the festive period, weâre looking for tidings of comfort and joy. Itâs a decision for us all whether we embrace the spirit of the season or whether we shout bah humbug to all those who don a cheery disposition. That choice
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Child mental health waiting times best for a decade, new figures show
Almost nine in 10 children accessing mental health services started treatment within the target time last quarter â the highest level in a decade, new figures show. However, childrenâs organisations warned that the country is facing a âmental health
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Annie Scott: Restrictive Scottish licensing laws are strangling our pubs and clubs
This has been another tough year for Scotland's nightclubs. The Night-Time Industries Association found there are only 82 clubs left in Scotland. That's down from 125 in 2020, a drop of more than 30% in four years. The closure of The Shed in Glasgow
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BBC pulls MasterChef Christmas specials amid Gregg Wallace furore
Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBCâs schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson said. The broadcaster previously announced a Celebrity MasterChef Cook Off and
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Anas Sarwar blames Glasgow City Council for by-election chaos
Anas Sarwar has blamed Glasgow City Council after one of his newest councillors was blocked from taking her seat after failing to quit her job with the authority. The Scottish Labour leader denied the looming by-election triggered by Mary McNab
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Line of Duty star Martin Compston to make guest cameo in Inverclyde pantomime
Martin Compston is set to make a surprise guest cameo in Inverclydeâs annual pantomime this Christmas. The Line of Duty star might be more used to being on TV and in cinema but heâs set to join Still Game duo Jane McCarry and Mark Cox as part of
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Letter of the Day: TV must stop being so unfair to politicians
The Sunday morning TV politics shows were a lively affair this week. đ Read Alison Rowat's review here Today one of our readers, a former MP, expresses his alarm at the way politicians were treated. Sir Tom Clarke of Coatbridge writes:
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Police recover ÂŁ200k of cocaine following van stop on motorway
Drugs with an estimated street value of close to £200,000 have been recovered from a van on the M74. At around 11.35pm on Monday, December 2, police stopped a Citroen Berlingo on the road's northbound carriageway near Larkhall. Following a
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Man avoids jail after threats to kill SNP MP Kirsty Blackman
A man who threatened to kill an Aberdeen MP has avoided jail and been sentenced to a community payback order instead. Paul Dawson admitted he had posted a picture of the SNPâs Kirsty Blackman on Facebook and added threats to âskinâ her and warned
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Weather warnings in place as temperatures drop below freezing across Scotland
Ice warnings have been put in place across Scotland as the cold weather takes hold. Yellow warnings have been issued by the Met Office to cover Strathclyde, South West Scotland, Lothian Borders, the Highlands, Grampian and Central, Tayside and
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New owner to reposition Scottish city landmark as 'leading luxury hotel'
A landmark hotel in the Scottish capital is to be upgraded and ârepositionedâ following its acquisition. Work on the âcherishedâ 74-room property will begin in the new year. The sale follows an earlier purchase in Scotland by a United
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Helping to keep our satellite systems secure
In a world where the benefits of technological advances are so ubiquitous theyâve almost become invisible, itâs easy to forget how remarkable it is that our devices can help us find our way from our front doors to any destination we choose. Getting
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Letters: It would be wrong to turn back clock and expect solicitors to work for free
MICHAEL Sheridanâs solution to the current Scottish legal aid funding crisis (Letters, December 2) would turn the clock back 600 years to 1424. He advocates that solicitors be compelled to work a certain number of hours, free of charge to the clients
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Why are protests happening in Georgia and what will happen next?
Clashes between protestors and police in Georgia occurred for the fifth night in a row as the nation remains bitterly divided over its future. Tensions between pro-Western and pro-Russian elements in the country have spilled over after the country's
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This famous Scottish panto is 'too rude' for families, says Herald critic
Pantomime Cinderella Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Mary Brennan three stars Big bobby-dazzler songânâdance numbers - and plenty of them. Costumes that zap the eyes with clashing colour ways and loads of bling - because baddies like
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ÂŁ39,000 bottle of whisky among items stolen in break-in
A bottle of whisky worth ÂŁ39,000 is among items that were stolen during a break-in at a shop in Blair Atholl, near the Falls of Bruar. The shop was broken into between 4am and 5.10am on Saturday, November 23 and police are now investigating the
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Former Lord Provost of Glasgow charged in connection with stalking offences
A former Lord Provost of Glasgow has been suspended by the Labour Party after being charged in connection with stalking offences. Philip Braat has served as a Glasgow City Councillor since 2007 and was Lord Provost between 2020 and 2022 having
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A staycation in the Highland town 'that keeps on giving'
Itâs tempting to heap tourist towns and villages in whisky-drenched Speyside together, to pigeon hole them and in doing so risk stripping them of a real sense of community and identity. Grantown-on-Spey is a dynamic reminder of just how vibrant and
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Struggling parents lay out budget hopes in letter plea to Shona Robison
Struggling parents in Scotland have written to Finance Secretary Shona Robison urging her to look after all children in tomorrow's budget. Ms Robison will lay out the details of her budget when it is published on Wednesday, December 4 and there
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Herald poll: Is reform needed for civil service pension schemes?
A ÂŁ70,000 per year pension for a former civil servant who urged colleagues to delete WhatsApp messages during the pandemic has been described as a "slap in the face". Ken Thomson, the former director general for Strategy and External Affairs, was
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Post Office urges people to 'post early' as busiest Christmas days revealed
The Post Office is urging people to post early as it revealed the busiest posting days of the Christmas season. With Brits sending gifts across the nation (20 per cent) and abroad (17 per cent) this year, Post Office is reminding the public of
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First homes in ÂŁ9m development in Scottish village released for sale
A housebuilder has released the first new homes at a ÂŁ9 million development in a Scottish village. Avant Homes said it has received an âincredible response from potential buyersâ for first of 31 new homes at the site. The Craignethan Gate
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Holyrood official who urged WhatsApp deletion gets ÂŁ1.4m pension pot
The civil servant who urged Scottish government colleagues to delete WhatsApp messages during the Covid pandemic received a pension worth over ÂŁ1m on his retirement. At the UK Covid inquiry it emerged that Ken Thomson, the former director general
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'Disgrace': Scots homeless children numbers soar by up to ten times in decade
The number of children languishing in emergency accommodation for the homeless has soared over tenfold in parts of Scotland in the past ten years prompting pre-Budget demands to end the cuts that are deepening the housing and homelessness emergency
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'First step for changeâ: Working-class museum reopens after controversial closure
There is a long-standing tradition in Edinburgh of âtaking to the streets in pursuit of a cause,â as a display inside the cityâs Peopleâs Story museum notes.  The information board in the Canongate Tollbooth specifically highlights violent riots
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Letters: SNP must use this Budget to fund real action on homelessness
WE are writing, jointly, to call on the Scottish Government, ahead of its forthcoming Budget, to ensure adequate funding is in place to pilot and scale up homelessness prevention best practice across Scotland. While each of our parties often takes
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Kevin McKenna: As our politicians back 'assisted dying', beware the Codger Catchers
As plans for 'assisted dying' advance through Holyrood and Westminster, columnist Kevin McKenna looks into his crystal ball - and doesn't like what he sees No one would have believed in the first half of the 21st century that the older generation
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Audit Scotland warns tough choices needed on NHS including what it 'stops doing'
Scotland's spending watching has warned that "difficult decisions need to be made" about NHS reform, including potentially what the health service "stops doing". In a highly critical report on NHS finances and sustainability, Audit Scotland warns
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Neil Mackay: Scotlandâs future: either PM Farage or left-wing populist independence
The future is here and itâs up for grabs. The protocols and ideas which dominated the West from 1945 now exist only in the minds of centrist politicians. The notion that a select cadre of middle-class professionals, safely ensconced for life in
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Nick Rodger: The Tiger tale goes on but the end is surely nigh
You may have read elsewhere in this paper â what, you donât turn straight to this back page as soon as you step out of the newsagents? - that the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024 is brain rot. According to those good folk at Oxford University Press
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This is representation: behind the scenes at Scotland's first panto with deaf actors
As a child enjoying Scotlandâs festive tradition, Bea Webster didnât see anyone like them when they went to the theatre in Glasgow each Christmas. âI grew up in Scotland most of my life and it was hard never seeing a person like me,â says the actor
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Greens pile pressure over independence as SNP and Lib Dems meet for final talks
SNP ministers would face questions from their voters if they axed all spending on independence to do a budget deal with the Scottish Liberal Democrats, according to the Scottish Greens. Ross Greer, the party's finance spokesman, spoke out as the
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Unite to hold Holyrood demonstration in bid to reverse winter fuel payment cut
Unite will hold a demonstration outside Holyrood today as part of the unionâs ongoing campaign to reverse the cut in the winter fuel payment for all but the poorest pensioners. General secretary Sharon Graham welcomed measures unveiled by Scottish
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'Holyrood is Scotlandâs biggest council' Ex-chiefs in call for power decentralisation
Holyrood has âbecome Scotland's biggest councilâ with power increasingly centralised in Edinburgh, according to former local authority chief executives. The Mercat Group argues that over the last 25 years, power has flowed to the Scottish Parliament
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Two Scottish cities tipped to outperform but another to 'struggle'
Glasgow and Edinburgh will outperform the overall Scottish economy significantly in terms of their average annual growth rates between 2025 and 2029, a leading think-tank forecasts. However, in its latest projections today, the EY ITEM Club predicts
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Pub giant to sell hotel, restaurant and bar with âstellar reputationâ
A hotel, restaurant and bar in the Scottish capital with a âstellar reputationâ has been brought to the market. The six-room hotel which also has a beer garden and a car park is being offered for sale by a major pub company. Christie & Co,
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Construction firm buys fellow Scottish business
A Scottish contractor which has enjoyed rapid growth has unveiled a six-figure acquisition as it aims for further expansion. Principal contractor Procast Group has bought Glasgow-based building surveying and cost consultancy business JC+P Property
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Highland hospitality chief slams 'postcode lottery'
A Highland hospitality entrepreneur has declared it would be âunthinkableâ for the Scottish Government to reject the industryâs plea for support at this weekâs Budget. Gavin Stevenson of the Mor-Rioghain Group, which owns music venues Gellions
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Mark Williamson: ÂŁ500m SNP Government fund farce hangs over Scottish Budget
The SNP Government has come under increased pressure to deliver on its pledge to support a just transition from a fossil fuel-powered economy as watchdogs questioned its ability to manage the countryâs finances. As finance minister Shona Robison
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UK house price surge revealed, What happens next?
The latest house price survey from building society Nationwide was eye-catching. It showed a 1.2% month-on-month rise in the average UK house price in November, on a seasonally adjusted basis, with the annual rate of increase accelerating to 3.7%
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Swinney told to tackle delayed discharge 'disaster' in Scottish budget
John Swinney has been warned the Scottish Government risks turning âtriumph into disasterâ unless the budget âdramaticallyâ reduces delayed discharges in the NHS. Senior medics at the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh have written to the
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Committee calls for 'substantial' changes to Scottish Government's Education Bill
Legislation that will set up Scotlandâs new exams body needs âsubstantial amendmentâ to ensure the improvements ministers want to see are brought about, MSPs have insisted. Members of the Scottish Parliamentâs Education Committee said they backed
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Gaelic expert âcanât waitâ to start role as Scotlandâs new Makar
An expert in Scottish Gaelic literature says he âcanât waitâ to take on his newly-appointed role as Scotlandâs national poet â known as the Makar. Dr Peter Mackay, a lecturer at St Andrews University, takes over from Kathleen Jamie after her three-year
