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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:17:00 +0100
HIAL: Lifeline planes grounded as Scots air traffic workers 'forced' to strike over cuts
AIR traffic control staff have been "forced" to take strike action today (Thursday) which will lead to the grounding of lifeline services in a dispute over cuts.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:16:00 +0100
New CalMac ferry chaos as two more vessels break down in 24 hours
TWO more ferries have broken down causing more chaos on Scotland’s beleaguered ferry network.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:08:00 +0100
ScotRail managers to strike over covering for staff taking industrial action
PASSENGERS face further disruption on Scotland's railways as team managers vote for strike action in a dispute over covering for staff taking part in industrial action.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Robertson Construction takes the pandemic blow on the chin
By Kristy Dorsey

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
David Bol: Politicians need to be upfront about climate action
GLOBAL leaders jetting into Glasgow in November will allow Scotland “to show leadership on climate action on the international stage”, boasted the SNP’s net zero secretary.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scott Wright: The big challenge threatening Scottish tourism this summer
WITH temperatures consistently above 20 degrees and the sun almost perpetually out, holidaying at home has never been so good for those who managed to get away in recent days.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
High Court in London to hear claim support for North Sea oil industry ‘unlawful’
THE embattled North Sea industry is facing a fresh challenge after a judge cleared campaigners to take the UK Government to court as they bid to have support for the oil and gas industry ruled unlawful.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Sunak: Scotland's 'ingenuity' has vital role to play in UK's economic future
SCOTLAND has a key role to play in powering the future of the UK’s global economy, the Chancellor has said.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Northern Irish citizens could become 'permanent casualties' of Brexit
NORTHERN Irish citizens and businesses are at risk of becoming “permanent casualties” of Brexit if the UK and EU do not resolve their differences, a new report has said.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:31:35 +0100
Fateful date is a reminder that inaction is not an option
When it comes to saving our place on the planet, time is of the essence for humans. With Earth Overshoot Day reached on July 29, we recognised a terrible milestone: we had used up our entire quota of the Earth’s biological resources for 2021 with a...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:46:36 +0100
Covid Scotland: Pregnant 'people' vaccine tweet sparks row over inclusiveness
THE SCOTTISH Government has been accused of trying to “erase” women after a tweet referring to “pregnant people”.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:44:09 +0100
Covid Scotland: Warning new variant could 'run rampant' as US and EU travel rules eased
THE UK and Scottish Governments are being warned of allowing a new Covid variant to “run rampant” through the country by further easing restrictions for EU and US travellers.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0100
Alison Rowat: Simone Biles is a brave heart in the fight for good mental health
SHE is four feet and loose change and as light as a sprite, but Simone Biles makes for a terrifying sight as she readies to do her thing. The most successful gymnast of all time has executed moves with the human body that the brain says ought not to ...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Why is the world so obsessed with Bennifer 2.0?
NOT for a long time has a celebrity romance garnered so many column inches.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Surge in Scottish firms entering liquidation amid pandemic
THE number of firms going into liquidation in Scotland has surged amid the challenges posed by the pandemic official figures show.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scottish visitor attractions launch bid to fill posts across the tourism sector
By Scott Wright

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
How two Scottish drivers conquered Le Mans - 65 years later
The 65th anniversary of Ecurie Ecosse’s sensational debut win in the world’s most prestigious sports car endurance event, the Le Mans 24 hours race, takes place on Thursday [29th]. As the Glasgow Herald’s Special Correspondent reported from the...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scottish motor group hails profit hike despite drop in sales
JOHN Clark Motor Group has lifted profits amid the pandemic despite turnover and vehicle sales going down, new accounts show.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Glasgow, Edinburgh office take-up increases
OFFICE take-up in Glasgow was the highest since the start of 2020 while Edinburgh city centre saw the largest number of deals since 2018, figures for the second quarter show.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Scots care home regulator investigated 5% of family complaints last year
CARE home regulators in Scotland investigated just 5 per cent of complaints last year as thousands of elderly residents succumbed to coronavirus.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Letters: Nicola Sturgeon's arrogance will bring about her downfall
Our readers have their say as Nicola Sturgeon accused of a 'Trump-style meltdown' during her Covid briefing.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Brexit divorce has been a nasty process — Scotland should take note
We’ve witnessed the long tailbacks of trucks at the Channel ports.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Miranda Moore: All hail the return of Parkrun – there is nothing quite like it to unite us
IT entices thousands of Scots out of their beds every Saturday morning, so it must have something going for it. And it’s not James Martin or Matt Tebbutt on telly, showing you how to whip up a mean lemon posset.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Overseas demand drives property investment
By Kristy Dorsey

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Covid: Judging conspiracy theorists too harshly will only make it worse
What’s your favourite conspiracy theory? Mine is that Paul McCartney actually died in a car crash in 1966 and was replaced by a professional lookalike nicknamed Faul (Fake Paul) to keep the Beatles machine churning.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Mark Smith: Nicola Sturgeon – she/her – is on the right side of the pronouns war
I want to talk about me. Specifically, I want to talk about how you should refer to me and I don’t mean how you should refer to me in the comments section of The Herald. Rude. I mean which pronouns you should use about me. Him? They? You may have n...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Our best hope and economic miracles
COVID scientists, cowering and the roaring twenties were the topics raised by columnists and contributors in the newspapers.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Hydrogen firm targets Aberdeen
By Scott Wright

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Herald Diary: Motions for Glasgow's success
Browned off

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:30:00 +0100
Callum Davidson on St Johnstone's transfer plans, Shaun Rooney's Rotherham interest and club valuations
CALLUM DAVIDSON is hopeful of adding at least two new faces to his St Johnstone squad ahead of next week’s Europa League clash against Galatasaray.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:48:54 +0100
Orkney tidal turbine exports power
ORBITAL Marine Power’s O2, the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has started grid connected power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:54:54 +0100
The Herald journalists shortlisted in Society of Editors’ Regional Press Awards
The Herald’s quality journalism has been recognised in both the Scottish and UK Regional Press Awards shortlists.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:52:29 +0100
Leon Balogun 'fell in love with Rangers' after handling of Glen Kamara racial abuse incident
RANGERS defender Leon Balogun has revealed he "fell in love" with the club after the handling of the racial abuse targeted at Glen Kamara.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:02:55 +0100
Premier Sports confirm coverage of Rangers' Champions League tie against Malmo
PREMIER SPORTS have confirmed they will show live coverage of Rangers' Champions League qualifier against Malmo.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0100
Gardening: How to stop your plants dying while you're away on holiday
Our plants can suffer when we go on our summer hols. Hannah Stephenson looks at the common mistakes we make and how to address them.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0100
Richard Hammond: 'When we're together, everything goes wrong'
As The Grand Tour returns for a Lochdown special, Danielle de Wolfe discovers more from producer Andy Wilman and presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0100
Mary Contini's recipe: BBQ marinated Scottish lamb chops
Isn’t it such a wonderful treat to have such a long spell of sunny weather? There’s no time to waste a minute cooking. A BBQ or grill is all you need to create a delicious easy meal that will transfer you to the Costas with the first bite. A bit ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:24:50 +0100
Obituary: Drew Robertson, a 'natural musician' who led the Lerwick Brass Band
Born: September 15, 1930;

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:45:00 +0100
Drowning prevention: Why so few lifeguards in Scotland?
Since the six tragic drownings in Scotland over the weekend, many of us have been thinking about how to make our waters safer, and what we can tell people to help keep them safe – not just in the kind of situations those who lost their lives found ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:24:43 +0100
Scots warning as one in five respiratory nurses experience anxiety and depression
Scots researchers have warned there are gaps in mental health support for frontline respiratory nurses as a survey found more than a fifth experienced anxiety and depression during the first wave of the Covid pandemic.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:45:38 +0100
St Simon's Church fire: Watch moment the Glasgow Partick church roof collapses
FOOTAGE online shows the devastating moment the roof of Glasgow's St Simon's Church in Partick collapses as the building is gutted by fire.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:40:34 +0100
Fire at St Simon's Church in Glasgow's Partick as nearby homes evacuated
A CHURCH in the west end of Glasgow has been gutted by fire.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
SNP attack Tories' flagship jobs scheme — while UK Gov say party 'misleading' public
THE SNP has launched an attack on a flagship Treasury plan ahead of the Chancellor’s visit to Scotland.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
FirstGroup chief yields to major investor backlash against US deal
By Kristy Dorsey

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Martin Hannan: How Warren Gatand's super subs swung first Test in Lions' favour
FOR some time now I have been saying that international rugby has been a game of 23-a-side and the British and Irish Lion’ deserved victory over South Africa at the weekend proved it. The starting XV in international tests rarely finishes a match, ...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Green port plans for the Forth despite row between SNP and Tories
A STRING of key sea ports, an industrial hub and Scotland’s busiest airport could be clustered together in plans being drawn up to become a post-Brexit green port.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:30:00 +0100
Ross McCrorie hails Scott Brown for captain's impact since Aberdeen switch
A YEAR ago, Ross McCrorie wondered where his footballing future lay as it became clear it was not going to be at Rangers where he had worked his way through the youth system.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0100
Tokyo Olympics day six: What to watch as Jemma Reekie and Dina Asher-Smith enter the action
The showcase event of the Olympics, the athletics begins, and couple of the British big-guns are in action in the opening session.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:00:00 +0100
Scottish Rugby's Super6 competition to embark on first real season, says Sean Lineen
SCOTTISH Rugby’s Super6 competition is about to embark on what should be regarded as its real first season, according to Sean Lineen.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:44:15 +0100
Travel stocks drive rally after restrictions lifted
London’s biggest markets made gains as travel firms were pushed higher by the decision to scrap the need for US and EU travellers who are fully vaccinated to quarantine on arrival.



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