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Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0100
Derek Mackay set for share of £2.2m in MSP golden goodbyes
THE disgraced finance secretary Derek Mackay and dozens of other former MSPs will tomorrow share golden goodbyes costing taxpayers more than £2.2million.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Iain Macwhirter: Sturgeon could be caught in the Cummings crossfire
IT’S a good rule of thumb never to believe anonymous quotes, especially when they say just what you want them to. The Sunday Times launched a storm in March last year when it anonymously quoted Boris Johnson’s then senior adviser, Dominic Cumm...

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:42:26 +0100
Two-child benefit cap "clear breach" of human rights says Scots Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner in Scotland has told the UK Government there is “no excuse” for continuing to breach youngsters’ rights with the two-child policy on benefits.

Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Sturgeon promises Indyref2 as part of ‘unashamedly ambitious’ programme
THE current session of Holyrood will be the most important in Scotland’s “devolved history”, Nicola Sturgeon will say today, as she sets her sights on a new era with a referendum on independence.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:07:00 +0100
Ian McConnell: Is Boris Johnson Australia trade deal more trouble than it is worth?
PEOPLE observing the unfolding drama around the UK’s planned free trade agreement with Australia could be forgiven for thinking – given the noise from Conservative government figures promoting a deal and understandable furore over key aspects ...

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
SNP MP proven wrong after accusing Scotland Office of breaking purdah rules
AN SNP MP has been left red-faced after accusing the Scotland Office of spending money on social media advertising during the election period, when they did not do so.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:06:00 +0100
Rangers administrator insists valuing club brand was "waste of money" after Sevco got it for nothing when worth £16m
A former Rangers administrator has insisted valuing the club brand was a "waste of money" after it emerged that it was effectively given away for nothing before being valued at £16m.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Oil firm cuts valuation of Shetland assets by £400m after setbacks
WEST of Shetland pioneer Hurricane Energy has posted a $625 million (£440m) annual loss after slashing the valuation of its oil and gas assets.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid vaccine helpline battle for Glasgow patients 'not on the list'
A WOMAN who moved to Scotland from England says she was left “at her wit’s end” trying to chase a missing vaccine appointment through the national Covid helpline.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:30:00 +0100
Rosemary Goring: Battle royal looms as William and Kate deployed to bolster the Union
MAY is the month, it seems, when the English try to change our minds. This week it is William, the Earl of Strathearn, and his wife Kate, touring the country in a bid to “shore up” the Union. Despite William’s sweet words and gentle manner, ...

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Ferries: The Faroes model offers our islands more than rule from Edinburgh and Gourock
I HAVE nothing against Angus but it is beyond doubt that the ancient county’s many assets do not extend to ferries or islands.

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:35:00 +0100
Herald Diary: Why you should be wary of David and Sarah
The name game

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:30:00 +0100
David Pratt: Ryanair 'hijacking' puts EU foreign policy to the test
THIS has been something of a challenging time for the European Union. Earlier this week anger over the forced landing of a Ryanair plane upended what was already set to be a lively EU summit dinner, where leaders were due to discuss relations with...

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scotland's covid memorial campaign boosted by trust fund donation
A TRUST fund set up from the estate of a late Ayrshire bank manager has made a generous donation to Scotland’s covid memorial campaign.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:15:00 +0100
Watch out hares... Breeding golden eagles make a comeback on Orkney after almost 40 years
It has been 39 years since the iconic golden eagle was registered as breeding on the island of Orkney.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:01:00 +0100
'Time to change the record': Scots film aims to expose music business sexism and champion 'forgotten' women
SCOTLAND has produced an array of top female musicians and singers from Annie Lennox, Sharleen Spiteri of Texas and Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches to Amy Macdonald, Lulu and Liz Fraser of Cocteau Twins.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letters: It's time to shake up Scotland's creaking vaccine system
IT was astounding to read that half the people due to get the Covid vaccine at the Hydro in Glasgow over the weekend failed to turn up ("Half of appointments for vaccine jag missed at hub", The Herald, May 25). Whether this was due to letters going a...

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid-19: Expert’s pregnancy vaccine advice
KATE Mulholland says she cried “tears of relief” when she received her first Covid vaccination a few days ago.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Issue of the Day: Les Dennis, opera star
THE comedian Les Dennis is to appear in a new production of HMS Pinafore for English National Opera in October as part of ENO’s 2021/22 season. He has now spoken about his new role which was announced earlier this month.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scottish Government proposes changes to controversial fund for struggling legal aid lawyers
Legal aid solicitors will meet with the Scottish Government later this week to discuss options to improve a controversial Coronavirus fund which has seen just a third of the money pledged by ministers paid out to struggling firms.

Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Extra barriers and mass demonstrations
PRITI Patel’s immigration plan and the anniversary of George Floyd’s death were raised by columnists and contributors in the newspapers.

Tue, 25 May 2021 21:18:09 +0100
Scottish architect Kettle Collective reveals plans for world's second-tallest building at St Petersburg in Russia
By Ian McConnell

Tue, 25 May 2021 20:56:34 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford call for Covid summit with Boris Johnson to be ‘meaningful discussion’
Nicola Sturgeon has written a joint letter with Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford to Boris Johnson calling on the proposed coronavirus recovery summit to be a “meaningful discussion with substantive outcomes”.

Tue, 25 May 2021 16:30:33 +0100
McVitie’s: UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng ‘not particularly aware’ of Tollcross plight
The UK Government’ business secretary has said he is “not particularly aware” of the plight of almost 500 workers at a Scottish biscuit factory.

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:03:04 +0100
Carol Monaghan abused after condemning Rangers disorder
A Glasgow politician has said she was targeted with 'incredibly personal' abusive messages after publicly condemning the disorder in George Square caused by Rangers fans.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:05:43 +0100
Covid Clackmannanshire: More than 1500 people queue to get tested
More than 1500 people responded to an appeal to get tested for Covid-19 in the Tullibody

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:10:00 +0100
What time is Dominic Cummings giving evidence to MPs? Here's how to watch his testimony to joint parliamentary committee
Dominic Cummings will this week give testimony to MPs as part of an inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:44:28 +0100
Condemnation over £58,000 clear up bill after Rangers fans' George Square title party
RANGERS fans' celebrations of their first premier league title in a decade have cost the council £58,000 clean-up and repair bills.

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:40:22 +0100
Gin fight: Hendrick’s forces Lidl to stop selling ‘copycat’ product
Lidl has been ordered to stop selling one of its own brand gins after a court found there was evidence to suggest the supermarket was “riding on the coat-tails” of Hendrick’s gin.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:25:12 +0100
Glasgow St Vincent Crescent flats plan revised
Developers have scaled back £8million plan for flats in a conservation area of Glasgow after residents raised objections.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:59:09 +0100
SNP: Islamophobia report 'no surprise' after Johnson's 'overtly racist' comments
THE SNP has accused the Prime Minister of 'overt racism' following a report which found his comments about burka-wearing women to be insensitive to Muslims.

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:28:24 +0100
Dominic Cummings' Commons appearance: Damp squid or fireworks display?
More proof that Westminster can be one of the smallest, most inward-looking villages in the world is evident in the build-up to Dominic Cummings’ appearance before MPs on Wednesday. 

Tue, 25 May 2021 14:18:46 +0100
Alba's Hanvey and MacAskill to be replaced by SNP MPs on Westminster committees
THE SNP is to replace the Alba Party defectors on its committees today.

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:45:22 +0100
Islamophobia: PM's burka comments suggested Tories 'insensitive' to Muslims
A PROBE into islamophobia within the Conservative party has found that Boris Johnson’s comments gave the impression the party was ‘insensitive’ to Muslims.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:53:04 +0100
Newton Mearns practice joins rapidly-expanding dental group
Glasgow-based Clyde Munro Dental Group has become the first to own more than 50 practices in Scotland with the latest addition of Mearns Dental in Newton Mearns.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100
Agenda: Why we must adopt the Feeley Report recommendations
By John MacMillan

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:03:54 +0100
Decriminalising personal drug use 'would be considered in independent Scotland'
AN independent Scotland would consider decriminalising drugs for personal use under radical plans put forward by the SNP.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:32:04 +0100
Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon confirms a further 318 cases
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon hailed the "major milestone"

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:30:00 +0100
Here's how to strengthen links between UK and Scottish Governments
“WHY can’t they all just get on!”

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:04:11 +0100
Coronavirus UK: Crowd pilot events ‘a real success’ as just 15 cases of Covid-19 reported
Pilot events involving 58,000 people have resulted in just 15 positive cases of Covid-19, according to the Culture Secretary.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:44:51 +0100
Euro 2020 Glasgow Green fan zone tickets row as organisers probe 'early sale'
AN investigation has been launched after fans complained that Euro 2020 Glasgow Green fan zone tickets were sold out before the official sale time.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:36:00 +0100
Covid Scotland: 'Cautious optimism' for Glasgow as data cases show signs of slowdown
THERE are "some signs for cautious optimism" that the Covid outbreak in Glasgow is stabilising, Nicola Sturgeon has said.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:37:26 +0100
Covid Scotland: Hospital treatment waiting times surge
The number of Scots waiting a year or more for planned hospital treatment has almost doubled

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:24:34 +0100
Greens call on Scots to ‘resist’ Home Office over immigration after Kenmure Street raid
THE Green Party has urged Scots to “actively resist” the Home Office after tough new immigration measures were announced by Priti Patel.

Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scott Wright: Why Scotland's hotels are on the ropes ahead of crucial summer season
IT is difficult to believe now, but less than a year and a half ago there was concern that Glasgow had too many hotels.

Tue, 25 May 2021 12:17:35 +0100
Coronavirus: Glasgow University study paves way for treatments
A “pioneering” new study may pave the way for more treatments for Covid-19 variants and fresh coronaviruses in the future, scientist have suggested.

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:52:02 +0100
Watchdog says police showed 'no bias' against Rangers fans
THE independent watchdog on policing during the pandemic has cleared Police Scotland of bias over two recent mass gatherings in Glasgow.

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:58:02 +0100
Coronavirus: New vaccine research centre ‘a real vote of confidence’ in the UK - Matt Hancock
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s decision to choose Bristol as the location for its second centre of excellence for vaccine research is a “real vote of confidence” in the UK, the Health Secretary has said.

Tue, 25 May 2021 17:00:15 +0100
Plans for giant Euros fan zone sparks 'intense anger' of Glasgow publicans
SCOTTISH pub chiefs have reacted furiously to the news a 6,000-capacity fan zone will be set up in Glasgow Green for Euro 2020 next month.

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:55:26 +0100
Glasgow University launches 'Death BC' study into barrow burial trend
It is one way of getting in touch with the ancestors, though perhaps a bit more ghoulish than simply researching a family tree.



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