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More than one in 10 Scots say favourite Christmas tradition is watching Die Hard
More than one in 10 Scots say their favourite Christmas tradition is watching Die Hard, featuring Bruce Willis as John…
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Scots charity training ex soldiers to be lorry drivers ‘desperate’ as funds dry
A former soldier who set up a charity to train ex-Scots squaddies as lorry drivers has launched a ‘desperate’ bid…
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The lurking sanctions threat facing investment managers in the search for returns
Whether in emerging market opportunities or new more exotic assets the search for returns is on as investor appetite directs…
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Children as young as five could soon be offered Covid jab
Children as young as five could soon be offered Covid jab, according to a public health expert. Professor in public…
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Open safe migration route to stop the foul trade in human trafficking
Qureshi, who runs Positive Action in Housing, appeals to Ministers to abandon failed pushback strategies and recognise that a new…
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Qatar World Cup – £120bn spent, futuristic stadiums and human rights issues
One San Marino drubbing and seven Harry Kane goals later and England sealed qualification to the 2022 Qatar World Cup…
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Pensioner back with toyboy Egyptian husband after he finally secures UK visa
A pensioner, aged 82, has been reunited with her toyboy Egyptian husband, 36, after a year-long wait for him to…
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Travel warning issued for Scots looking to book flights to Qatar for World Cup
Scotland’s national team are just two wins away from World Cup 2022 qualification. Steve Clarke’s men secured second place in…
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Ministers ‘not fully prepared’ when Covid hit UK, government watchdog finds
Ministers were not “fully prepared” for the huge impact that Covid had on society, the economy and essential public services,…
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Prince Charles and Camilla fascinated as they are shown around Great Pyramids
Prince Charles and Camilla are in Egypt as part of their four-day royal tour to the Middle East and the…
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Tam Cowan’s delight after incredible Scotland v Denmark performance
Well, what can you say about that game on Monday? What a result! What a performance! What a night! Yep,…
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Nicola Sturgeon says Cambo oil field should not be green-lit
The controversial Cambo oil field off the coast of Shetland should not be given the go-ahead, Nicola Sturgeon has said.…
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Scot who tweeted ‘encouraging terrorism against India’ put on electronic tag
A pensioner who encouraged terrorism against India from his Edinburgh flat during a string of Twitter rants has been put…
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Oxford University’s Covid jab becomes ‘vaccine for the world’ with 2bn doses
Exclusive: A pioneering approach meant the Oxford University’s Covid jab was rapidly produced in poorer countries around the world as…
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Mum who ran away to join ISIS with toddler son speaks out in new documentary
A mum who ran away to join ISIS with her young son has spoke out about her story in a…
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Isis bride Shamima Begum claims jihadi wives tried to firebomb her tent
Former Isis bride Shamima Begum has claimed jihadi wives targeted her tent in the refugee camp by trying to set…
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Extra long doughnuts and pink burgers at new dining destination
Five of the hottest food spots to try out at Camden Market Hawley Wharf – including one or two slightly…
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Philippine Tycoon Enrique Razon’s ICTSI To Buy Back Up To $775 Million Bonds As Earnings Surge
Enrique Razon, chairman of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) and Bloomberry … [+] Resorts Corp., speaks during an interview…
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Succession star Brian Cox says he switched from Labour to put ‘Scotland first’
Succession star Brian Cox has said he had to put Scotland “first” by deciding to switch support from Labour to…
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Scots holidaymakers could see travel ban from some countries if not triple vaxed
Scots holidaymakers will face new travel restrictions unless they are triple-jabbed, as some countries tighten Covid entry rules. Jet-setters who…
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Salt Bae ‘abandons’ ridiculously priced UK restaurant six weeks after opening
Celebrity chef Salt Bae has attracted the rich and famous to his recently opened Nusr-Et Steakhouse in London which have…
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Young marched in their thousands to demand climate justice
The young marched in their thousands yesterday and in a myriad of languages raised their united voice to demand climate…
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Boris Johnson apologises after disabled politician denied entry to COP26
COP26 organisers have apologised to a disabled politician who complained the international summit had denied her entry. Karine Elharrar, Israel’s…
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Twenty six reasons why COP26 climate summit matters for the world
The planet is in a dire state and the COP26 summit could be the catalyst that ignites some drastic changes.…
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Desperate dad fighting to see wife returned from Iran stages hunger strike
The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has gone on hunger strike for the second time in two years due to the…
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Boris Johnson pumps out 21 tons of CO2 in trips in tycoon’s private jet
Exclusive: The Prime Minister’s green credentials went up in smoke as he gained an election advantage by travelling 1,200 miles…
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Scots dad who suffered cardiac arrest on beach kept alive by surfers
A dad who suffered a cardiac arrest on a beach was kept alive by surfers until an ambulance arrived. Father-of-three…
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Tam Cowan: Who cares about some trolls when a Nobel laureate wants to blether?
“What is this tubby little man actually on the radio for?” Must admit, folks, I got a wee bit upset…
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India skipper Virat Kohli lifts lid on MS Dhoni’s T20 World Cup role
Virat Kohli has opened up on what part legendary wicket keeper MS Dhoni will play ahead of this month’s T20…
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Man arrested over death threat to MP hours after tragic stabbing of David Amess
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sending a death threat to a Labour MP in the latest sign…
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16 Afghan families to be resettled in region
Sixteen Afghan refugee families are set to join four others currently being resettled in Dumfries and Galloway. The council and…
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Cairn near Faslane renamed in memory of former Vale of Leven Academy teacher
A cairn at the top of Beinn a’Mhanaich in the Luss Hills has been renamed in honour of a tragic…
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Scotland’s challenge is how to transition away from oil and gas
There is a temptation to feel depressed when larger polluting countries appear to be dragging their heels over reducing emissions.…
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Brit football coach jailed for 25 years after being caught with CBD oil in Dubai
A young British man living in Dubai has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after police caught him with…
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Scot accused of planning terror attack said online he wanted ‘Sturgeon to die’
A Scot accused of planning to ‘live stream’ a terrorist act posted online about how he wanted “Sturgeon to die”.…
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The Butcher of Tehran is the tip of the COP26 iceberg
Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi is not known as the Butcher of Tehran for nothing. He has been accused of sending…
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Victim of tyrannical Iranian president demands he’s barred from COP26 in Glasgow
A victim of a despot known as the Butcher of Tehran has demanded his arrest when he touches down in…
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Floyd Mayweather ‘in talks’ with another YouTuber for mega-money exhibition
Mayweather recently took on social media sensation Logan Paul in an outlandish exhibition bout that went the eight round distance…
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Good Morning Britain interview with Shamima Begum sparks 273 Ofcom complaints
ITV show Good Morning Britain has sparked 273 Ofcom complaints following an interview that aired with Shamima Begum discussing whether…
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Scots dad left man with skull showing through head wound in snooker hall attack
A dad left a man with a gaping wound showing his skull after a snooker hall attack which saw the…
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Failed Scots MP George Galloway flogs personalised online videos for £25-a-pop
Controversial former MP George Galloway is flogging personalised videos to fans online for £25-a-pop. The 67-year-old has signed up to…
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Lanarkshire ‘hypnotist to the stars’ set to appear in new TV show
A hypnotist to the stars has told how he has cured phobias of everything from baked beans and black shoes…
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Beyond Oil – What Can The Middle East Offer To European Startups?
Dr. Tariq bin Hendi, CEO and General Manager of the Abu Dhabi investment office ADIO Earlier this month, “aquaculture” company,…
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F1 holding talks over proposed Grand Prix in Qatar as part of revised calendar
F1 holding talks over proposed Grand Prix in Qatar as part of revised calendar Video Loading Video Unavailable The video…
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Pen Farthing and rescue animals ‘inside Kabul airport awaiting evacuation’
Defence bosses said on Friday night that the former Royal Marine ‘and his pets’ had been processed at Kabul airport…
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Pen Farthing’s dogs will be dead in a decade but we’ll be chums with the Taliban
What’s happening now in Afghanistan is appalling, but what follows will be worse, says Fleet Street Fox ( Image: Nowzad)…
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Raab’s ex-Russian banker donor runs charity with boss of ‘Kremlin front group’
Exclusive: The Foreign Secretary is fighting to keep his job for being on holiday while Kabul fell – now we…
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Forth Valley charity gets ready to help Afghan refugees coming to Stirling amid Taliban crisis
A Forth Valley-based charity which supports refugees settling into the region is preparing to welcome Afghan families fleeing from the…
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Inside new Taliban uprising, Britain’s role, global terror risk and migration
BEHIND THE NEWS: Mirror Defence and Security Editor Chris Hughes explores seven key questions as the Taliban rises up once…
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Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2021 winner’s interview: PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Here, Investment Week talks to Sara Moreno, portfolio manager of the PGIM Jennison Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Jennison Associates, a…
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