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Peterhead can't happen without the Acorn Project

Peterhead and Acorn are joined at the hip. One can’t happen without the other

Acorn CCS funding cuts put Scotland’s Peterhead gas power station and net zero plans under scrutiny, raising questions over carbon capture’s future in Scotland.

Scottish Government Innovation Minister Alyn Smith said planning rules needed to be strengthened to address the energy demands of AI data centres.

Scottish Government Innovation Minister Alyn Smith said planning rules needed to be strengthened to address the energy demands of AI data centres.

Scottish AI minister says data centres are 'whisky bonds' of tech industry

Mason Scott McLean died aged just three days at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in January 2023. His parents are calling for a public inquiry into maternity and neonatal deaths.

Mason Scott McLean died aged just three days at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in January 2023. His parents are calling for a public inquiry into maternity and neonatal deaths.

Swinney rejects bereaved parents' calls for public inquiry into maternity deaths

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli

Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli

Scotland national team

Pocognoli names Scotland squad as McTominay returns and Celtic & Rangers stars added

The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today

The case called for a short hearing at the High Court in Glasgow today

Glasgow High Court

Former Rangers player to stand trial accused of killing woman in road collision

Officials have warned the risk level sits at more than double the acceptable threshold.

Officials have warned the risk level sits at more than double the acceptable threshold.

Angela Constance

Leaked government papers reveal NHS merger being rushed through without business case

Kemi Badenoch met Sandie Peggie in Edinburgh in January 2026 and has now defended the nurse following her tribunal defeat against the Royal College of Nursing.

Kemi Badenoch met Sandie Peggie in Edinburgh in January 2026 and has now defended the nurse following her tribunal defeat against the Royal College of Nursing.

Employment tribunal

Kemi Badenoch backs Sandie Peggie after ‘disappointing’ RCN tribunal defeat

Unpaid carers are missing medical appointments because of a lack of replacement care.

Unpaid carers are missing medical appointments because of a lack of replacement care.

Adult social care

Scotland's unpaid carers miss vital NHS tests and surgery due to caring demands

The corporation faces pressure to save £500 million by 2028 and has announced a range of job cuts and channel closures as a result.

The corporation faces pressure to save £500 million by 2028 and has announced a range of job cuts and channel closures as a result.

Ofcom says BBC has not shown how £500m cuts will affect audiences

Katherine Crawford, Age Scotland’s chief executive

Katherine Crawford, Age Scotland’s chief executive

Retirement timebomb as 1.6m Scots have no plan for life after work

New research challenges narrative around Robert Burns and Jamaica

Holly Sumpton as Ewen Montagu in Operation Mincemeat

Holly Sumpton as Ewen Montagu in Operation Mincemeat

The Kings Theatre

The bizarre true story behind a five-star war-time musical

The storm caused extensive damage to the southern plant room controlling the £117 million Renfrew Bridge

The storm caused extensive damage to the southern plant room controlling the £117 million Renfrew Bridge

Renfrewshire Council

Council to probe Renfrew flood defence after Storm Boelo damage and bridge closure

Alison Jensen and Alison O'Donnell, who play DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison 'Tosh McIntosh' in Shetland, will be appearing on screen together for the final team in the new series.

Alison Jensen and Alison O'Donnell, who play DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison 'Tosh McIntosh' in Shetland, will be appearing on screen together for the final team in the new series.

Shetland star promises 'memorable exit' for Tosh and reveals tearful filming farewell

More Scottish teenagers are in work, education or training, figures have shown, but the poorest are five times less likely to participate.

More Scottish teenagers are in work, education or training, figures have shown, but the poorest are five times less likely to participate.

Scotland's youth Neet total has barely moved in ten years. So why the record high?

The Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness

The Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness

Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema makes BIFA Cinema of the Year shortlist

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

'You are not to blame': Top MEP says Europe knows Brexit wasn't Scotland's fault

The CalMac ferries that are sailing beyond expected lifespan

The CalMac ferries that are sailing beyond expected lifespan

The 15 CalMac lifeline ferries sailing past their 'sell by date'

A BBL carried out under proper clinical conditions

A BBL carried out under proper clinical conditions

Hundreds of aesthetics clinics could close as regulator struggles with new Botox law

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Mr Trump, whose party has struggled when he is not running to turn out the low-propensity voters who have fuelled his victories, has told voters to act as though he is running, even as many Republican candidates have kept their distance.

Mr Trump, whose party has struggled when he is not running to turn out the low-propensity voters who have fuelled his victories, has told voters to act as though he is running, even as many Republican candidates have kept their distance.

US midterms: Trump's grip on Congress faces biggest test since returning to power

Artists, cultural organisations and charities have been told to leave St Margaret's House in Edinburgh by the end of January.

Artists, cultural organisations and charities have been told to leave St Margaret's House in Edinburgh by the end of January.

Swinney suggests artists facing eviction could be rehoused in government buildings

The former J&G Innes premises in St Andrews.

The former J&G Innes premises in St Andrews.

Historic bookshop could be transformed into shops and homes

Glasgow City Council

Data reveals massive rise in violent incidents in Glasgow schools

1nhaler’s single-dose dry-powder inhaler is made predominantly from cardboard and expands into shape for use

1nhaler’s single-dose dry-powder inhaler is made predominantly from cardboard and expands into shape for use

Business Insight

Scottish firm behind cardboard inhaler lands £2.2m as key milestone nears

Figures from the National Records of Scotland showed there were 703 probable suicide deaths in 2025

Figures from the National Records of Scotland showed there were 703 probable suicide deaths in 2025

Mental health charity calls on Government to increase suicide prevention funding

Karen Dunbar took to Instagram to share the news, claiming that having done 39 shows, she'd only been paid for five.

Karen Dunbar took to Instagram to share the news, claiming that having done 39 shows, she'd only been paid for five.

Karen Dunbar cancels tour after 'being paid for just five of 39 shows'

The Herald Business Live Blog.

The Herald Business Live Blog.

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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - November 3

George Madgwick, 37, has been charged with 12 counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault by penetration, two counts of making and one count of distributing indecent images of a child.

George Madgwick, 37, has been charged with 12 counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault by penetration, two counts of making and one count of distributing indecent images of a child.

Reform UK councillor charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape

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Black November arrives at Celtic as prosecution's case against Martin O'Neill grows

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Edinburgh pubs want to admit unaccompanied 12-year-olds. But a pub is not a creche

John Healey’s Budget exposes the problem at the heart of Andy Burnham’s government

Shame on them: the SNP have become craven bootlickers of American tech oligarchs

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Frank McAvennie apologised for his Auston Trusty comments

Frank McAvennie apologises after criticising Celtic star's grief absence

Frank McAvennie apologises after criticising Celtic star's grief absence

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Rangers' James Penrice made the Scotland squad

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Celtic vs Hibs has been moved

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Rangers made it to the Premier Sports Cup final

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Peterhead can't happen without the Acorn Project

Peterhead can't happen without the Acorn Project

Winds of change ♻️

Peterhead and Acorn are joined at the hip. One can’t happen without the other

Marc Warren will be back on the DP World Tour in 2027

Marc Warren will be back on the DP World Tour in 2027

Nick Rodger: Rolling back the years as Warren tees-up career resurgence at 45

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said last week's UK Budget betrayed the Scottish carbon capture cluster initiative, which is key to the SNP Government's net zero drive

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said last week's UK Budget betrayed the Scottish carbon capture cluster initiative, which is key to the SNP Government's net zero drive

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SNP Government Budget bleating highlights net zero delusions

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1nhaler’s single-dose dry-powder inhaler is made predominantly from cardboard and expands into shape for use

1nhaler’s single-dose dry-powder inhaler is made predominantly from cardboard and expands into shape for use

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Scottish firm behind cardboard inhaler lands £2.2m as key milestone nears

The Herald Business Live Blog.

The Herald Business Live Blog.

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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - November 3

Lidl is looking to open a new store in Paisley

Lidl is looking to open a new store in Paisley

Lidl submits plans for new supermarket in Scotland's largest town

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Rainbows Furniture was a small

'Family-run' UK furniture company closes after nine years and enters liquidation

A BBL carried out under proper clinical conditions

A BBL carried out under proper clinical conditions

Hundreds of aesthetics clinics could close as regulator struggles with new Botox law

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said last week's UK Budget betrayed the Scottish carbon capture cluster initiative, which is key to the SNP Government's net zero drive

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said last week's UK Budget betrayed the Scottish carbon capture cluster initiative, which is key to the SNP Government's net zero drive

MARK WILLIAMSON

SNP Government Budget bleating highlights net zero delusions

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