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Brendan Rodgers savours sweet Celtic title win after 'tedious stuff' and 'negativity'
BRENDAN Rodgers tonight admitted that Celtic’s latest Scottish title success is one of the sweetest of his managerial career because of the “tedious stuff” and “negativity” he has had to endure off the park this season. Rodgers’ men romped to a
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Dundee won't rest on laurels as defender sets sights on Europe after top six
Rather like their game against Rangers on Tuesday evening, Dundee are hoping their season isn’t remembered chiefly for what happened towards the end. Just like at Ibrox, Tony Docherty’s men have been excellent for the most part. Ok, their matches
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King inspired by Rangers man who 'would do well in goals' as he seeks game time
Leon King doesn’t know if his long-term future lies with Rangers. But he is certain that he wants it to. So, if Philippe Clement asks him to play anywhere on the field, he is ready to answer the call. The 20-year-old centre back has had to bide
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St Johnstone 1 Ross County 1: Relegation play-off battle goes down to the wire
St Johnstone and Ross County’s battle to avoid the cinch Premiership play-off will go to the last day after Saints striker Adama Sidibeh grabbed a dramatic last-gasp leveller at McDiarmid Park. County’s attacking midfielder Yan Dhanda, on his way
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Hibernian 3 Motherwell 0: Martin Boyle's double helps restore Easter Road pride
Managerless Hibernian restored some much-needed positivity by ensuring a winning Easter Road send-off for long-serving duo Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson as Martin Boyle’s double helped them defeat Motherwell 3-0. The Edinburgh club went into
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Derek McInnes reveals he received apology for referee giving Celtic 'a helping hand'
KILMARNOCK manager Derek McInnes revealed that referee Don Robertson apologised to him at half-time in the cinch Premiership game at Rugby Park this evening for giving Celtic “a helping hand”. Brendan Rodgers’ side ran out emphatic 5-0 winners
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Winners of The Herald 2024 Student Press Awards announced
Scotland's most talented young writers were celebrated in Glasgow tonight as the Herald, in association with sponsors Weber Shandwick, hosted the 2024 Scottish Student Press Awards. The event, which took place within the Herald's Bath Street offices
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St Mirren 2 Hearts 2: Shankland nets 30th of season in stalemate
Lawrence Shankland scored his 30th Hearts goal of the season to help his team to a 2-2 draw away to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership. James Scott and James Bolton both scored their first goals for the hosts either side of an equaliser from
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Aberdeen 5 Livingston 1: Hosts continue impressive unbeaten run as Boyd scores again
Aberdeen’s revival under interim manager Peter Leven continued as they secured a fourth consecutive win with a 5-1 hammering of relegated Livingston. After falling behind to Tete Yengi’s penalty, Junior Hoilett scored twice while captain Graeme
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Kilmarnock 0 Celtic 5: Champions again! Rodgers' men wrap up Scottish title in style
RUGBY Park has not, it is fair to say, been a particularly happy hunting ground for Celtic this season. The Parkhead club lost were knocked out of the Viaplay Cup down in Ayrshire way back in August and were defeated again when they returned on
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Robert Fico, Slovakian Prime Minister, remains in critical condition after shooting
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico remains in a "very serious" condition after being shot multiple times on Wednesday. The Smer leader, who is in his third premiership, was attacked with a firearm as he left a government meeting in Handlová.
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Police Scotland caused 'fear and panic' as protestors speak out on Glasgow demo
Protestors who shut down a factory in Glasgow have accused Police Scotland of causing "fear and panic" with their tactics in breaking the picket, after several arrests were made. On Wednesday morning a group of activists blockaded the entrance
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Holyrood declares a national housing emergency after government U turn
The Scottish Parliament has declared a nationwide housing emergency after ministers U turned on their refusal to back one six months ago. Scottish Labour tabled a motion which made the declaration on Wednesday, with the Government submitting an
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Aberdeen giant dismisses 'insultingly low' takeover approach
Shares in Wood Group tumbled by 7.5% after the Aberdeen engineering services giant dismissed a second takeover approach from a Dubai based peer, which one analyst branded “insultingly low”. The Scottish firm declared the fresh approach from Sidara
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English Premier League clubs set to vote on the future of VAR
At their upcoming annual general meeting next month, English Premier League clubs will decide on the fate of video assistant referees (VAR) for the next season. Wolves have officially proposed a resolution to the Premier League, prompting a vote
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Unexpected increase in convict numbers leaves Scotland's prisons at 'tipping point'
Scotland’s prison population is reaching critical levels and could soon require inmates to be released early to free up space. The Herald understands that there are 8,353 people currently incarcerated, the second-highest total ever recorded and
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'Secret Scotland': Ministers found to breach law on ferry fiasco progress 'blocks'
This article appears as part of the Scotland's Ferries newsletter. The Scottish Government has received an official rap over transparency surrounding Scotland's ferry fiasco. It comes while The Herald sought answers over why it had been blocking
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Malky Mackay answers Hibs critics as he 'understands people have points of view'
Malky Mackay has told raging Hibernian fans to "judge him on the person that I am" as he addressed those criticising his appointment as sporting director. The 52-year-old was added to the Hibs staff on Tuesday, just hours after they parted ways
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Raith Rovers boss Ian Murray responds to vacant Hibernian job links
Ian Murray has maintained his unwavering commitment to Raith Rovers' pursuit of securing Scottish Premiership promotion, dismissing any speculation linking him to the managerial vacancy at Hibernian. Murray had Raith battling with eventual champions
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Burberry shares out of fashion as luxury sales slump
Shares in Burberry are down more than 5% this afternoon after the high-end fashion retailer reported a decline in revenues and profits as consumers reel in spending on luxury goods. The news was not unexpected after Burberry warned in January of
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Countdown to Glasgow's Degas exhibition
Discovering Degas: Collecting in the Age of William Burrell 24 May-30 September. Entry from £13.50. The Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G43 1AT Get up close to the Burrell Collection’s holdings of 23
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'A creature out of time who’s never really absolutely at home in the world'
There’s a passage in Sarah Perry’s new novel where protagonist Thomas Hart, a local newspaper columnist whose beat is the offbeat, tells a friend: “I wake each morning a failure, living in this gap between what I want to achieve and my capacity to
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Brian Wilson: John Swinney, The Man Who Wasn’t There, lands taxpayers with £300m bill
John Swinney’s first week in office as First Minister reminded me of the great little poem by Hughes Mearns, The Man Who Wasn’t There, as queues form down the Royal Mile pleading for policies to be reversed. Yesterday, upon the stair, I met a man
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'This is a fantastically ferocious reimagining of Shakespeare’s Scottish play'
Theatre Macbeth (an undoing) Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh Five stars “Things fare better when played and played again,” says Liz Kettle’s Zelig-like mistress of ceremonies Carlin at the opening of Zinnie Harris’ ferocious feminist
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John McGinn tells Hibs they are making a mistake releasing experienced duo
John McGinn has honoured his former Hibernian teammates, Lewis Stevenson and Paul Hanlon, ahead of their final home match tonight - asserting that they are vastly "undervalued and unacknowledged”. The Scotland favourite also reckons the duo's absence
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Scottish Government to declare housing emergency - LIVE
6:45pm Holyrood declares a national housing emergency after government U turn
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Fresh protests against Glasgow education cuts as council vote approaches
Parents, teachers and trade unions have held another protest as they step up their opposition to education cuts in Glasgow. Campaigners gathered outside Langside Halls, in the constituency of SNP council leader Susan Aitken, to demand that reductions
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Major global fashion brand chooses Glasgow for second Scottish store
Major global fashion brand UNIQLO has chosen Glasgow as the location for its second Scottish store. The 22,500 square foot store will be located in the St Enoch Centre on Argyle Street, The Herald has learned. Reports suggest the Japanese
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Senior Green quits party amid criticism over leadership stance on college cuts
A leading Scottish Greens activist has quit the party citing concerns over the leadership's position on college cuts. Ryan Donachie, a former convener of the party's LGBT wing, the Rainbow Greens, made the announcement on X/Twitter earlier today
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Scotland Euro 2024 squad announcement date revealed as Clarke facing key decisions
Anticipation is reaching fever-pitch with less than a month to go until Scotland kick-off Euro 2024 against hosts Germany. Steve Clarke's side have qualified for their second consecutive European Championships and the Tartan Army are set to jet
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Why businesses and voters may raise an eyebrow over John Swinney’s economy reboot
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. Pledges by John Swinney to dedicate 'every fibre' of his being to economic growth and by his new deputy Kate Forbes to get the economy 'firing on all cylinders' have come
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Forbes to take on responsibility for Edinburgh's festivals as culture minister axed
Kate Forbes will take responsibility for "day-to-day" government decisions around Edinburgh’s festivals after John Swinney axed his minister for culture. Details of the Deputy First Minister’s new brief were revealed in Holyrood after Angus Robertson
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Whisky firm signals expansion with 'seven-figure' warehouse investment
A leading UK specialist whisky cask stockist has opened a new bonded warehouse in Scotland. Whisky Partners said it has opened the new warehouse in Alloa as part of a "commitment to making whisky investment and acquisition more straightforward"
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Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico fighting for life after being shot several times
Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, is in life-threatening condition having been shot multiple times in an incident north-east of Bratislava. Shots were reported outside of the House of Culture in Handlova following a government meeting
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Alister Jack: UK government planning nuclear reactors in Scotland after SNP leave
Planning is already underway to develop new nuclear reactors in Scotland, Alister Jack has told a committee of peers. The Scottish Secretary acknowledged that the proposals would be opposed by the SNP but said his colleagues in the Department for
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Tennent's to close Newbridge plant with loss of close to 100 jobs
Tennent's is planning to close its Newbridge site, opened in 2020, with close to 100 workers facing redundancy. The 50,000 square metre facility was opened four years ago to cater to demand on the east coast, but owner Tennent Caledonian Breweries
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Parents 'distressed and anxious' after children forced out of Glasgow nursery
Parents have been left "distressed and anxious" after being told their children must leave an award-winning Glasgow nursery that has been breaching capacity rules. The Pied Piper Nursery in the city's south side has apologised to families after
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The Portree Problem: Why are North Skye residents still waiting for 24/7 urgent care?
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. "Worst fears coming true": that was the sentiment of campaigners earlier this week in the wake of one tragic death and another near miss in the north of Skye, where a lack of round-the-clock
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What's eating Ange Postecoglou? Former Celtic boss won't accept Spurs mediocrity
I don’t know if you have ever been to Bodo - a Norwegian town that sits inside the Arctic Circle - in February before, but let me tell you, it isn’t for the faint hearted. When Celtic played there in the UEFA Conference League during Ange Postecoglou
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Rapist Aberdeen DJ sentenced to seven years after 'harrowing' attack on student
An Aberdeen man found guilty of raping a student in his flat has been jailed for seven years at the High Court in Glasgow. Alisdair Randalls, 30, who had been the resident DJ at nightclub Nox in the city, met the woman on the Tinder dating app.
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A Viessmann boiler’s efficiency will be warmly welcomed this spring
As temperatures change and winter subsides, a Viessmann boiler can make all the difference when it comes to savings AS spring arrives, the focus in many Scottish homes shifts from the winter chill to the impact of increased energy costs on household
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Filming locations of new BBC Rebus series revealed ahead of premiere
Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus has become deeply intertwined with Edinburgh's identity and cultural landscape over the years. Back in March, The BBC announced it is bringing Edinburgh’s most iconic character to the small screen, having transformed
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Tron Theatre cancel Saturday play amid anticipated Celtic title party
A Glasgow theatre has cancelled a show that was due to take place this weekend due to concerns over ‘football related’ activity. After Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 in the latest old firm fixture on Saturday 11 May, it all but secured the Scottish Premiership
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Plan for 96-room extension to one of Scotland's most famous hotels
Plans have been lodged for a 96-room extension to one of Scotland’s most famous hotels. The move would take the landmark's total number of rooms to 337 and follows the A-listed city centre hotel’s £85 million purchase. The proposals submitted
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Ukraine withdraws troops from some areas amid Russian offensive
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from some areas of the country’s east and battled Russian troops in others on Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelensky postponed all his upcoming foreign trips. Against the grim backdrop, US secretary of state
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PMQs: SNP demand apology from PM for 'comparing independence supporters to Putin'
Rishi Sunak has been urged to apologise for "comparing North Korea, Iran and Russia with those people in Scotland who believe in independence." The SNP's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn said the Prime Minister had equated almost half of the
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Willie Collum appointed head of refereeing while promising improvements to VAR
Willie Collum has been appointed head of refereeing at the Scottish Football Association, bringing an end to almost 30 years of officiating the game in Scotland. In doing so, Collum promises to help improve the implementation of VAR in the Scottish
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Michael Stewart in disbelief as he makes Hanlon & Stevenson Hibs claims
Michael Stewart has hit out at Hibernian after claiming the club has charged the families of outgoing legend Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson for hospitality tickets to their Easter Road farewell. Hibs are alleged to have offered tables in the club's
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John Swinney promises to take Tory Right to Recovery Bill 'very seriously'
The author of draft legislation to ensure drug and alcohol users can access recovery has said she is “devastated” that she had to rely on the Conservatives to take it forward. Anne Marie Ward, chief executive of the UK charity, Faces and Voices
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We must change direction on mental health
Movement is the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week - but the grim reality is mental health services across Scotland have been moving backwards for quite some time. Sadly, this is despite the best efforts of the great staff who work in them.
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Sean Duffy: The girl who was too embarrassed to go to school
When a young girl stops attending school there is always a reason. When a family becomes so consumed by debt they nearly lose their home, there is a reason. When a young man returns to crime after a prison sentence, there is a reason too. While
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Letters: How bad do our schools have to get before we get rid of CfE?
TWO very remarkable phenomena have emerged in our secondary schools during the past 20 years, both widely canvassed in your columns. These are, firstly, the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) which is remarkable by virtue of setting out a curriculum for
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Martin Compston to co-host TV series from Munich during Scotland's Euros bid
Scottish actor Martin Compston will be hosting a special TV series for BBC Scotland during Euro 2024. The Line of Duty star from Greenock will be joined by friend and broadcaster Gordon Smart for a run of shows during the tournament’s group stages
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Fewer than 1 in 4 'have right info' to switch to heat pumps
Fewer than one in four people in Scotland say they have the right information to switch from traditional gas boilers systems to heat pumps. A new survey from the Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has uncovered a significant knowledge
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Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh outlines jam packed 2024 events programme
Scotland’s largest indoor and outdoor venue has outlined a wealth of events for 2024 as they get ready to welcome thousands of visitors over the summer. The Royal Highland Centre is set to play host to some of the biggest events in the country
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Heavenly harmonies of Bearsden Choir will fill Glasgow's City Halls this month
A spectacular May concert in Glasgow’s City Halls on Sunday 19th May at 4pm will be a thrilling formative experience for the youngest members of Bearsden Choir ENCOURAGING new talent has always been at the heart of Bearsden Choir’s ethos. As
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Ross stands by PM's inclusion of independence supporters in list of extremist groups
Douglas Ross has defended the Prime Minister for including Scottish independence supporters in a list of extremists that pose a threat to the UK. The Scottish Conservative leader said that given the SNP wants to “tear up the United Kingdom”, then
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'Mission critical' home to US bank in Glasgow for sale
The Glasgow home of Morgan Stanley has been put up for sale in what is expected to be one of the biggest office deals in the city this year. Knight Frank and Cushman & Wakefield have been jointly appointed to market the building at 122 Waterloo
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Mauricio Pochettino planning for next season at Chelsea despite talk over future
Mauricio Pochettino said he is planning for next season at Chelsea despite uncertainty surrounding his position, as he reiterated his desire to stay and forge an emotional bond with supporters. Ahead of last weekend’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham
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Erik ten Hag does not believe Newcastle game will be his Old Trafford farewell
Under-fire Erik ten Hag does not believe Manchester United’s match against Newcastle will prove his last in the Old Trafford dugout. The 54-year-old’s future is subject of widespread speculation given the way things have dramatically gone off course
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Pep Guardiola hails ‘incredible’ Stefan Ortega as Man City close on title
Pep Guardiola paid tribute to Manchester City’s back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after a 2-0 win at Tottenham and claimed his “incredible save” could be the difference in the Premier League title race. Guardiola insisted before the match that City
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FAI to probe death of man found unconscious in back of works van
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of a man from North Lanarkshire will begin in June, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has said. The COPFS has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for an FAI into the
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Scottish Government declare national housing emergency
The Scottish Government will declare a national housing emergency later today it has been confirmed. The announcement will come from the Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville during a Labour-led debate at Holyrood. Ahead of the debate
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Council warned that cuts to mentoring scheme will worsen teacher workload crisis
Potential cuts to a city-wide pupil mentoring scheme will heap extra pressure on teachers whose workloads are already “at unsustainably high levels”, Glasgow City Council has been warned. A new report from MCR Pathways has revealed that tens of
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World Rugby rule changes welcome, but should only be the start - Martin Hannan
It’s better late than never and there are still many more improvements to come, but with a series of announcements in recent days, World Rugby seem to have at least woken up to the fact that changes were needed in the laws of the game immediately to
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Star of 1980s hit show 'Super Gran' dies aged 98
Gudrun Ure, the Scottish star of 1980s children's show Super Gran has died aged 98. Ms Ure won legions of fans for her portrayal of the granny who gained superpowers series after being struck by a magic ray in the ITV. Super Gran ran from
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Celtic right back addresses Philippe Clement 'gap' claims and reveals key to success
ALISTAIR Johnston has responded to claims by Philippe Clement that the gap between Rangers and Celtic is not that great and revealed the crucial factor which he believes has given the Parkhead club an edge over their nearest challengers this term.
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Brendan Rodgers tips Hibernian favourite Derek McInnes to land job at higher level
BRENDAN Rodgers has tipped Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes to land a job at the highest level in future and admitted he will be prepared to vouch for the Scot if he is sounded out about his suitability for a vacancy at a leading club in England in
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Scots councils making £400m of service cuts face new £780m budget black hole
Scotland's 32 local authorities have been forced into £400 million of cuts to services - while facing a new £780m black hole in their budgets over the next two years, it can be revealed. It comes while all Scotland's 32 local authorities have fallen
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Letters: Indy backers extremist? No, Prime Minister, that's the UK
RISHI Sunak labels as “extremists” Scots who want to end the disastrous union with England ("SNP fury as PM lists Yes supporters among 'extremists'", heraldscotland, May 13). This is classic gaslighting, a form of emotional manipulation that occurs
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Graeme Booth: Artificial intelligence fears may be just another moral panic
It is virtually impossible to get through the working week now without a news story emerging which warns of the challenges, perils or outright “threat” of artificial intelligence. “AI” has become a byword for a confusing world which only a privileged
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ScotGov faces new probe over financial watchdog's 'ignore Scotland' £80k US training
Ministers are at the centre of a new probe over its involvement in a public spending scandal after a Scots water industry watchdog executive said they knew about a controversial move that ignored Scotland when sending a senior executive on an £80,000
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'I love this club' - Danny Armstrong on potential of signing new Killie deal
Danny Armstrong insists he’s in no rush to sign a new deal at Kilmarnock – but admits he loves the club. The 26-year-old winger has held positive talks with Derek McInnes and the hierarchy at Rugby Park over an extended contract. The attacker’s
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Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on council budgets
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on council budgets You can purchase Steven Camley's cartoons by calling 0191 603 0178 or visiting thepicturedesk.co.uk
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Pro-Palestine protestors shut down Glasgow factory involved in making Israeli drones
Activists have blocked the entrance to a Glasgow factory which produces parts for Israeli drones as they protest against the ongoing war in the Gaza strip, with police saying "a number of arrests" have been made. Demonstrators blocked entrances
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Alison Rowat: What Scotland's Lorraine Kelly can teach the UK about class
In the media equivalent of a cabinet reshuffle, the BBC’s Today programme welcomed a new team member this morning. The name is Emma Barnett, late of BBC Radio 5 Live, Woman’s Hour and Newsnight. For the avoidance of doubt I should inform the nations
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Rent control plan risks £5 billion of new housing, property sector warns
Scotland stands to miss out on £4.5 billion of housing investment over the next decade as well as 17,000 construction jobs and thousands of new homes under the Scottish Government's plans to bring in rent controls, the new First Minister has been told
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Italian coffee giant acquires Scottish family business
An Italian coffee giant has acquired a Scottish family business with six decades of experience in the vending field. The corporate team from national law firm Freeths said it advised Lavazza Professional UK Limited on its acquisition of the entire
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North Sea giant appoints industry veteran as new boss
NORTH sea giant Serica Energy has appointed a new chief executive. Chris Cox, who has more than 40 years of oil and gas industry experience, was named by Serica yesterday as the permanent successor to Mitch Flegg. Mr Cox has held a wide range
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Jobs boost as major Borders employer begins expansion work
Significant development work is getting underway by a major Borders employer that is expected to bring 70 new jobs to the area. Oregon Timber Frame - which is owned by Barratt, the UK's biggest housebuilder - has begun phase one of expansion plans
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Fat men paid up to £400 to lose weight 'could save the NHS millions'
Overweight men who were offered a £400 incentive to slim down were more likely to be successful, according to a study led by Stirling University. Researchers compared outcomes among 585 men living with obesity in Scotland, England and Northern
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Ian McConnell: Labour, sadly, looks quite frankly petrified on Brexit
As a general election looms, Labour continues to look quite frankly petrified about addressing Brexit in any kind of meaningful way. You would imagine it might have done its homework on voters’ likely reactions if it were to look at doing something
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Shoots of optimism despite job market challenges
Scotland experienced the second-highest employment growth in the UK in April, only behind Northern Ireland. A surge in business inflow was noted across ten of the twelve UK regions during the same month. These figures were bolstered by the unexpected
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'Significant milestone' hailed as work starts on Cromarty cable factory
Scotland's hopes of building a renewable industry supply chain have been handed a major boost after work began on a subsea cable manufacturing plant on the Cromarty Firth. Sumitomo Electric has broken ground on the £350 million facility at the
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Unsafe staffing 'has been normalised' - as Scotland lags behind UK average on nurses
Unsafe conditions due to nursing shortages in the health and care sector have "normalised" and there is little sign that the workforce crisis is improving, nursing leaders have warned. In its third annual report on the nursing workforce in Scotland
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Portobello hotel sold for first time in nearly 50 years
A Portobello hotel has a new owner for the first time in nearly 50 years. The Kings Manor Hotel, which is located a short walk from Portobello beach, has been acquired by Edinburgh (Portobello) Hotel Limited. The three-star property, which was
