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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:54:17 +0100
Covid Scotland LIVE: 12,000 fans in Hampden for Euros as Nicola Sturgeon 'delighted'
Follow along with the latest coronavirus news in Scotland and further afield.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:31:00 +0100
Scotland's Home of the Year, series three, episode one
Scotland’s Home of the Year

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:59:39 +0100
Belfast violence: Douglas Ross condemns Northern Ireland violence amid grilling on post-Brexit trade rules
DOUGLAS Ross has condemned the "shocking" further violence on the streets of Belfast as he was quizzed about post-Brexit trading arrangements that have created economic barriers between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:28:07 +0100
Coronavirus Scotland: Ten Hill Place Hotel gains green light to host guests ahead of hospitality sector reopening
By Ian McConnell

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:14:42 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon's SNP majority threatened as Alex Salmond's Alba Party could take key votes
Alex Salmond’s Alba party threatens to cost the SNP its majority at Holyrood due to voters choosing it instead, a new poll suggests.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Tom Gordon: Something doesn't smell right about the Alba Party
AS ALEX Salmond’s defence QC put it in his summing up at the former First Minister’s criminal trial last year, “There’s something that doesn’t smell right in the whole thing”.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0100
Free school meals Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to unveil plan
Nicola Sturgeon is to announce plans to provide free school breakfasts and lunches to every primary school pupil in the country.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Alison Rowat: Does Salmond merit a spot in televised debates? Discuss
STV has joined the BBC in leaving Alex Salmond off the guest list for its leaders' debate. The head of the newly formed Alba Party is not happy about this. That other “new” kid on the electoral block, George Galloway of All For Unity, is also ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Scots business leaders call for Dutch-inspired Bread Fund pilot
A HOLLAND-derived scheme where the self-employed support each other financially through ill health, injury or loss of earnings should be piloted by the next Scottish Government to address shortcomings in support.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:09:00 +0100
Inside the £20m refurb for the Katrine Aqueduct that helped rid the nation of cholera
It was hailed as one of the world's greatest engineering feats of its day and helped transform the health of citizens across the central belt.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
SQA row: EIS warns schools against prelim-style 'diets'
Schools should not be subjecting pupils to prelim-style exam “diets” as they gather evidence under the alternative certification process, Scotland’s largest teaching union has said.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Setbacks for oil pioneer cast shadow over West of Shetland
WEST of Shetland-focused Hurricane Energy has seen its shares fall 25 per cent from a low base after a report raised fresh doubts about the value of finds it made that excited the industry.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
BMA manifesto warns against re-mobilising NHS too quickly
MEDICAL leaders have called for a “substantial and serious plan” to tackle doctor shortages in Scotland and a “national conversation” about the future of the NHS.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letters: The golden age of Scottish schools never existed for most – but there is now much to be proud of
RUTH Marr (Letters, April 6) is quite right to remind us that there is much good work being done in Scottish classrooms. While clearly there are some real challenges facing our schools, not least the scourge of austerity, education is not failing ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:01:00 +0100
UK Government announces £43m package to support Hong Kongers moving to Britain
HONG KONGERS relocating to the UK are to be supported with a £43m scheme from the UK Government.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:05:46 +0100
Memory Lane: Three sons of Edinburgh invited to the party at first Masters
hree Scots will be teeing up when The Masters begins today, Bob MacIntyre, Oban’s debutant, Sandy Lyle, 1988 winner and the only Scot with a Green Jacket, and US-based Martin Laird, making his fourth appearance.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:48:29 +0100
The Masters is back as Dustin Johnson seeks successive Augusta wins just five months on
Well, that came round quickly didn’t it? Given that Dustin Johnson has enjoyed the shortest reign of any Masters champion, you would not be surprised if his green jacket had just the one sleeve on it.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:36:25 +0100
Jonathan Gould on why Celtic have struggled this season - and what the new manager's No.1 priority must be
JONATHAN Gould believes whoever Celtic appoint as their new manager has to make signing a top class keeper his No1 priority this summer if the Parkhead club are to reclaim the Scottish title from Rangers next season.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
'Tech for good' startup finalists are announced for prestigious Impact Summit contest
THE finalists for the inaugural Impact Summit competition, a Scottish showcase for startups having a positive impact on the world, have been announced - where the winner will receive a business support package worth over £20,000 from The Hera...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:07:00 +0100
Need for ‘reset’ in relationship between Scottish business and politicians
By Ian McConnell

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:07:00 +0100
Graeme Roy: Crucial to scrutinise costs of politicians’ election promises
By Graeme Roy

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Glasgow cloud computing firm's shares drop ten per cent
SHARES in Scottish cloud computing group iomart fell nearly ten per cent after it posted results lowered by the weight of the latest lockdown.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sean Duffy: Sustainable employment waits in wings and young people must be centre stage
Comment

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paul Murray details Ross Wilson's character and qualities as Rangers gear up for the summer transfer window
IT was a case of right place but wrong time when Paul Murray identified Ross Wilson as the man to lay the foundations for a brighter future for Rangers four years ago.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Paul Murray's 'future is bright' Rangers prediction as Steven Gerrard bids to build on 55 title glory
PAUL MURRAY understands as well as anyone that every managerial appointment is a gamble. Rangers rolled the dice with Steven Gerrard and have cashed in with silverware.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Oil giant gets $100m UK tax refunds amid slump
ROYAL Dutch Shell has received UK tax refunds worth around $100 million (£73m) after the costs of decommissioning the giant Brent field mounted.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Lanarkshire's Bell Group bought out by management
THE Bell Group, the Lanarkshire firm which claims to be the UK’s largest commercial decorating contractor, has hailed a management buy-out.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
The new normal and Covid confidence
TRAVEL refunds, a return to so-called normality and Covid confidence were the issues raised by columnists in the newspapers.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +0100
Issue of the day: The City of Light's litter blight
IT has long been known the world over as the city of love and light, but shocking images flooding social media depict Paris in a different light entirely.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bad Seeds, Edinburgh: Ron Mackenna's eating in review
Bad Seeds

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Natasha Radmehr: Abolishing the not proven verdict would be the first step to better justice
IN 2013, a woman known as Miss M was raped while on a night-out in Fife. Two years later, when her case was taken to a High Court trial, the jury reached a verdict of not proven. Recounting how she felt when this news was delivered, Miss M said: "...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Herald Diary: Could you do a U-turn on Thatcher Street?
Maggie way

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Struan Stevenson: How to make the world a better place - ban the political use of religion
DON’T mention politics or religion. This familiar warning was often sounded in pubs and around dinner tables in the days when meeting people socially was still a normal occurrence.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:08:26 +0100
SNP MP criticises Blackford's stance on Covid passport vote
A SENIOR SNP MP has criticised his party leader for ‘announcing policy on Twitter’ before discussing it with MPs.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:30:33 +0100
Pro-independence supermajority 'within reach' despite Alba set to flop
THE SNP remains on course for victory at May’s Holyrood election as pro-independence parties are set for a large majority without the contribution of Alex Salmond’s Alba Party, a new poll has found.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:29:27 +0100
First doses of Moderna vaccine given to Scots
Vaccinators have administered the first doses of the Moderna vaccine in Scotland.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:20:13 +0100
Lib Dems 'making compelling case' to win over 'soft' SNP voters
WILLIE Rennie has insisted the Lib Dems are on course to win over soft SNP supporters – stressing he is making a “compelling” pitch to floating voters.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:52:08 +0100
Volkswagen backs North Berwick campervan converter Jerba
A NORTH Berwick-based campervan firm has become the only converter of its kind in Scotland to be officially recognised by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:24:41 +0100
David Leask: Alex Salmond’s Putin apologism is not just a Scottish problem
Alex Salmond is an “utter disgrace”. That was the first headline to appear this morning about the former first minister’s apologism for Vladimir Putin. In Kyrgyzstan. 

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:45:39 +0100
High-profile Alba party candidate Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh facing legal tribunal hearing
A LEADING candidate for Alex Salmond’s Alba Party is the subject of a second disciplinary tribunal for alleged professional misconduct in her previous job as a lawyer.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:35:04 +0100
Galloway: Regions should decide whether to be part of independent Scotland
SCOTLAND's regions should be able to decide whether they want to be part of an independent country following any future referendum, George Galloway's All for Unity party has said.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:22:39 +0100
Coronavirus: Under 30s to be offered other vaccines after AstraZeneca linked to three deaths young people
THE benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the risks,but unusual blood clots should be listed as a "very rare side effect", European regulators have said.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Agenda: Ethics and values should be at forefront of decision-making
By Brian Hills

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:28:04 +0100
Plan to finally re-open the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful for 24 hours a day - but by single file convoy only
A TRIAL examining whether a notorious lifeline Scots road can open for 24 hours a day has been extended to see what happens during unsettled weather.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:24:27 +0100
Janey Godley: Drinking alcohol in parks should be banned for everyone or open to all
Why is it ok for some to have a ‘champers picnic’ but wrong for a few lads to drink a can of cider?

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:24:57 +0100
Three trends to look out for during Holyrood election campaign
This is a Holyrood election like never before.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:06:57 +0100
Election 2021: George Galloway to take legal action against STV over TV leaders' debate
George Galloway is taking legal action after his All for Unity party was excluded from the latest TV debate of the Scottish election campaign.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:32:15 +0100
New poll shows independence question not going away as Greens surge forecast
If there was ever any doubt that questions about independence were going to dominate the political debate in the run up to the Scottish Parliament election in May, this was surely quashed by the launch of the Alba Party on 26th March.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Iain Macwhirter: Alba shows up Holyrood as a parliament of virtue-signalling careerists
THE prospect of Alex Salmond returning to parliament has spread panic in the Holyrood chicken coop. It only took one opinion poll suggesting his new party, Alba, might deliver a handful of seats, to reveal the instincts of the Scottish political e...

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:05:59 +0100
'Not acceptable': Nicola Sturgeon under fire over 'lack of clarity' over 're-opening' Scots island communities
SCOTS island communities are called on Nicola Sturgeon to intervene to give "urgent clarity" over the easing of lockdown restrictions and when they can reopen to visitors from the mainland.



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