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Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:57:49 +0100
Boris Johnson's 'sleekit' move to cancel £3bn HS2 high-speed rail link to Scotland
Ministers have come under fire for cancelling a £3bn section of HS2 that would have allowed Scotland to benefit from the controversial high-speed rail line.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:35:50 +0100
ScotRail warns three-day rail strike threatens to halt all trains across Scotland
SCOTRAIL has warned it may not be able to run any services when up to 50,000 staff walk out on a three-day strike later this month.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:50:29 +0100
Eat chicken? No, for Ancient Britons they were sacred pets
WE live on what some describe as “the planet of the chickens”. There are currently around 26 billion chickens in the world, all being reared to feed humans. But, a recent study has shown that our history as chicken-eaters is not as long as previo...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Airport chaos: Brexit flight of fancy as Grant Shapps refuses to listen to Jet2 and Ryanair chiefs: Ian McConnell
IT is not taxing to decide whose version of what has caused the chaos affecting passenger air travel for people in the UK is the most credible.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:34:00 +0100
What Rangers said after watchdog accused club of law breach conspiracy to fix kit prices
Rangers said it treated "very seriously" the finding that the club along with JD Sports and Elite Sport allegedly broke competition law by fixing the prices of some club-branded clothing to keep them high at the expense of fans.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ted Baker share value drops as suitor pulls out
TED Baker has seen its shares drop by more than a fifth after the frontrunner to take over the fashion chain pulled out of the process.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Record investment in female-led firms but women give more up
“Female-powered” businesses in the UK are attracting increasingly large amounts of investment but also suffer more dilution of ownership than their male counterparts.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Avian flu: Coordinated efforts call as Bass Rock sees rise in gannet deaths
The Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick has said a Scotland-wide outbreak of avian influenza has left them in a “watch and wait game.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Glasgow teachers push for four-day week as burnout fears rise
Teachers in Glasgow want to see a four-day week campaign amid growing concern over burnout.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:30:28 +0100
7 of the best cars to enjoy in summertime
Summer is on the horizon – and with it the potential for sunnier days and more opportunities to get out and explore. Hitting the road is one of the best ways to do just that, with an engine and four wheels allowing you to check out here, there and ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:56:47 +0100
June Property Market Update
Are inflation and interest rate increases affecting mortgage affordability?

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:41:49 +0100
Edinburgh: Jimmy Lee Leith Woks St James Quarter
GLASGOW celebrity chef Jimmy Lee is bringing a new pan-Asian wok-based street food concept to the Scottish capital.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:08:42 +0100
Lanarkshire: Italian restaurant in Carluke sold by Angelo Palazzo
By Ian McConnell

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:15:00 +0100
Glasgow's at risk buildings to receive £250k investment
Glasgow City Council is to set aside £250,000 for repairs to some of the city's heritage buildings.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:15:00 +0100
River Clyde clean up could benefit coastal hotspots
IT'S a sight which no tourist wants to be welcomed by but tonnes of litter are regularly being washed up on some of Scotland's tranquil coastal locations.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Parsley Box chief snaps up further shares
The chief executive of Parsley Box has topped up his stake in the meal delivery business with the purchase of an additional 100,000 shares.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Business to 'embrace change' in September
Impact Summit has announced its first confirmed speakers as preparations are made for the event's return on September 14.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
NHS Scotland: More than 12,000 patients stuck in A&E for over 12 hours
THOUSANDS of patients spent over 12 hours in A&E departments waiting for a bed in April amid a record number of delayed discharges, new figures show.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Letters: Will Nicola Sturgeon be able to keep a straight face when Douglas Ross turns up at FMQs?
AS regular readers of your Letters Pages will know, I am not a fan of the SNP, its leader and failed policies causing untold damage to Scotland. However, I was left with no option yesterday but to resign my membership of the Scottish Conservatives fo...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Glasgow retail boss 'optimistic' about future of centre
The head of one of Glasgow’s oldest shopping centres says she is confident it has a positive future amid the ongoing retail crisis.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Opinion: Why we need to nurture and cherish the glories of Scottish literature
By Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Ronnie Young

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Wordle 354 June 8: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Heardle answer June 8: Heardle song hints and today's answer
What is today's Heardle? Some hints to help you guess the song and artist. Plus the answer for when you've given up!

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Rosemary Goring: The time for masks in care homes is over
IT is the smell of a care home that hits you first: the whiff of disinfectant and mashed potatoes, beneath which lie base notes of things you’d rather not think about. In the best of homes, of course, there are also flowers, uplifting paintings, an...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Adam Tomkins: I voted for Johnson as Tory leader but he's betraying Conservatism
IT isn’t just partygate. The case against Boris Johnson is overwhelming. Of course his political opponents would think that. But I am not one of those. I voted for him as party leader and I cheered to the rafters when in December 2019 he guided the...

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on a defiant PM
Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on a defiant PM June 8 2022

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Herald Diary: The sci-fi fest and the cat people
Purffect festival

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:17:50 +0100
Boris Johnson to face MPs following Tory revolt
Tensions run high behind the scenes

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 07:05:52 +0100
Scotland v Armenia: Last trains to leave Mount Florida before final whistle
ScotRail said there will also be very limited journey opportunities departing from Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street after the match

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
SNP government 'failing' to improve public health
Two out of three people in Scotland think the Scottish Government should be doing more to improve public health, according to a new poll.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Where to buy Theta Network (THETA) 
Where to buy Theta Network (THETA)

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 19:11:24 +0100
Douglas Ross denies aiding Vladimir Putin by voting against Boris Johnson
DOUGLAS Ross has denied he aided Russia by voting to remove Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:35:12 +0100
MSPs reject Tory bid to axe SNP's EU continuity power yet to be used
MSPS have rejected a call to reject the Scottish Government plans to continue alignment with European Union laws despite claims the power will never be used.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:23:48 +0100
'Blow to social security in Scotland' as commission chair leaves post early
THE CHAIR of the Scottish Commission on Social Security has resigned before her contract is up, blaming the Scottish Government's “approach to the ongoing Covid19 pandemic.”

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:42:50 +0100
SNP and Green MSPs block bid to quiz Angus Robertson over troubled census
MSPs will have just 20 minutes to quiz Culture Secretary Angus Robertson over Scotland’s troubled census - despite initially being told they would get an hour.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:39:50 +0100
Scottish Tory chairman Craig Hoy says 'level of anger' obvious in backlash against PM
THE CHAIRMAN of the Scottish Conservatives has warned 148 MPs calling for the PM to quit “showed the level of anger” from the public over partygate.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 17:33:55 +0100
Scotland's railways to be paralysed in two weeks in 'biggest' rail strike in modern history
SCOTLAND'S railways are set to be paralysed by a three-day train workers strike to bring even more misery to travellers.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:54:23 +0100
HMRC new Glasgow headquarters is officially opened at Atlantic Square
HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) new Glasgow headquarters was officially opened at Atlantic Square yesterday.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 16:40:13 +0100
National Galleries of Scotland Granton Art Works
THE National Galleries of Scotland is seeking views on its plans for a new home for 100,000 works of art in the Scottish capital.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:50:06 +0100
Crieff Hydro group acquires Perthshire tour company
THE Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels has diversified its tourism offer with the acquisition of an award-winning Perthshire attraction.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:58:55 +0100
Humza Yousaf 'proud' of NHS staffing record despite 'law breach' over students filling gaps
Health secretary Humza Yousaf has said he is proud of the Scottish Government's recording on NHS staffing despite being warned it is breaking the law on safety by allowing the enlisting of students to fill gaps in nursing cover.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:41:09 +0100
Scottish prison bosses insists rules in place to stop abuse of gender recognition reforms
PRISON bosses do not expect to be flooded with transgender inmates obtaining a gender recognition certificate if new laws making it easier to do so are rolled out.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:22:36 +0100
Scottish Government back plans for new school dinner quango
THE SCOTTISH Government could soon be snooping on school lunches and hospital dinners to make sure they are healthy, nutritious and environmentally sound.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:06:17 +0100
Ministers under fire for continued secrecy over ScotRail contracts with axed Dutch firm Abellio
SCOTRAIL and Scots ministers have been accused of hiding how much taxpayers' money is being spent in keeping Scotland's trains running after nationalisation.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:03:02 +0100
Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Officer 'found knife in grass'
An inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody has heard that an officer found a knife across the road from where he was being restrained.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:59:00 +0100
Edinburgh tour firm Rabbie's secures £7 million investment
AN EDINBURGH-based tour company has received a cash injection of £7 million from a private equity firm.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:25:32 +0100
Water quality of popular Scottish beaches as Dhoon Bay risks losing status
One of Scotland's bathing waters are at risk of losing its status if it receives another poor rating at the end of the season.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:09:31 +0100
Scotland set for 'rebound' after pandemic puts emissions reductions on track
SCOTLAND’s Net Zero Secretary has warned cuts to harmful emissions are expected to “substantially rebound” after the pandemic helped push the country into hitting a key climate target.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:41:34 +0100
Fuel prices on track to hit £2 per litre in UK over summer
Fuel prices are set to rise as oil costs skyrocket and the pound takes a hit.

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:25:35 +0100
Labour urges Prime Minister to call snap election
LABOUR has urged Boris Johnson to call a snap election.



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