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ScotRail boss: no risk of losing franchise

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ScotRail boss: no risk of losing franchise

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Video: Moscow police raid cinema showing Glasgow director's banned Stalin movie

Video: Moscow police raid cinema showing Glasgow director's banned Stalin movie

Why did it take eight years for Scots ministers to confirm Union flag curb?

Why did it take eight years for Scots ministers to confirm Union flag curb?

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Rev Dr John McPake met Pope Francis during a visit with Church of Scotland moderator Rt Rev Derek Browning, to the Vatican last year

Kirk ‘regret’ over sectarian past

Geoff Ellis. Photo by Kirsty Anderson

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Music venues shout out: Save us from noise pollution complaints

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Purposeless Movements, Birds of Paradise

Outcry over Creative Scotland's cut of arts companies for the disabled

US President Donald Trump will face a barrage of protest. Niall Carson/PA Wire.

'Trump's racist and bigoted views are not welcome here' says Scottish Labour leader

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Geoff Ellis

Geoff Ellis on why he's backing Agent of Change: 'To me it's common sense.'

Herald Political Editor Tom Gordon

Tom Gordon: As the budget vote looms, council tensions are rising

Firm believer: Tory MSP Alexander Burnett

Unspun: the political diary

Clockwise from top left: Gerard Docherty, Steven McCardle, Francis Mulligan, David Sell, Barry O'Neill and Martyn Fitzsimmons

Legal history as gang members face restrictions after release

Majority of voters want second EU referendum

Majority of voters want second EU referendum

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Jane Haining. Image: Church of Scotland

Scot who died in Auschwitz honoured by Church

Scots scientists say cars, taxis and buses could be ditched for self-driving machines – incorporating technology already used in computer games such as Grand Theft Auto – by 2023. Picture: Rex

Grand Theft Auto holds the key to self-driving revolution in five years

Kevin and Donna Krummeck with their Land Rover Defender.

Couple’s 12,000-mile trip from Dundee to Dundee

President’s ‘fake news’ accusations met with booing from audience

President’s ‘fake news’ accusations met with booing from audience

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Passenger plane landing at Shetland had near miss with US fighter

Scottish Secretary David Mundell

Scotland Office refuses to back down over flag row

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Donald Trump: I would love to get back to Scotland more often

Donald Trump: I would love to get back to Scotland more often

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Teaching chiefs demand 10% pay hike

Teaching chiefs demand 10% pay hike

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Far-right leader says Trump 'railroaded' into apology offer over video tweets

Far-right leader says Trump 'railroaded' into apology offer over video tweets

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Nicola Sturgeon secures newspaper apology over flag row

Sturgeon secures newspaper apology over flag row

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Chief Constable’s special leave to be extended

Chief Constable’s special leave to be extended

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Composer James MacMillan. Picture: Kirsty Anderson

Composer says cultural policy used to shore up independence support

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Trawlers have plied the waters around the Isle of Man for 30 years

Isle of Man backs down over scallop row

US is open for business and competitive again, Trump tells world leaders

US is open for business and competitive again, Trump tells world leaders

Edinburgh tram inquiry

Cost of Edinburgh tram inquiry reaches £8 million

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Moscow claims UK Defence Minister has 'lost his grasp on reason'

Moscow claims UK Defence Minister has 'lost his grasp on reason'

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Douglas Academy is calling for talent of note

ADVERTISING FEATURE: Music tuition of the highest standard...for free

MP warns of ‘growing frustration’ on Tory benches over May’s leadership

MP warns of ‘growing frustration’ on Tory benches over May’s leadership

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Labour serious about ‘Robin Hood tax’ on City financial transactions, says John McDonnell

Labour serious about ‘Robin Hood tax’ on City financial transactions, says John McDonnell

Nicky Campbell takes pay cut amid BBC gender gap controversy

Nicky Campbell takes pay cut amid BBC gender gap controversy

Nutella discounts spark hysterical scenes in French supermarkets

Video: Nutella discounts spark hysterical scenes in French supermarkets

Investigation into missing RAF man Corrie McKeague has cost £2.1m to date

Investigation into missing RAF man Corrie McKeague has cost £2.1m to date

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Aidan McHugh of Great Britain plays a backhand against Chun Hsin Tseng of Taipei in the boysÂ singles semi-final during the Australian Open 2018 Junior Championships at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2018 in Melbourne,

Aidan McHugh's run in the Australian Open boys' singles ends at the semi final stage .... but he's coming to a tennis court near you

26/05/12 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLYUSA v SCOTLAND (5-1)EVERBANK FIELD - JACKSONVILLEScotland manager Craig Levein chats with Gary Caldwell.

Andy Webster on how he can't buy into the idea of boycotting international friendlies in far flung places in the summer

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Gavin Rumgay comeptes for Scotland at Glasgow 2014. Picture: Getty

Scottish ping pong star Gavin Rumgay pretty in pink ahead of Ally Pally and fourth Commonwealth Games appearance

Brendan Rodgers wants long-term investment on playing surfaces

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers insists long-term investment in pitches will raise standard of Scottish game

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Scott Brown looks far from enamoured ahead of Scotland's friendly with the Netherlands in November.

Matthew Lindsay: Ill-advised South American sojourn promises to be every bit as bad as Argentina '78 for Scotland

Scott Sinclair (centre) has paid tribute to his agent and friend Cyrille Regis.( Photo credit:Jeff Holmes/PA Wire)

Celtic winger Scott Sinclair salutes Cyrille Regis

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23/01/18 . RANGERS TRAINING. RANGERS TRAINING CENTRE. Rangers manager Grame Murty.

Graeme Murty confident Rangers can cope without injured Ryan Jack thanks to January recruitment drive

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26/01/18. RANGERS TRANING. RANGERS FOOTBALL CENTRE. Rangers' new signing Greg Docherty joins in training with his new team-mates.

Greg Docherty: Joining Rangers is a lifelong ambition - but I have more goals to achieve at Ibrox

Good old days: The Glasgow Tigers speedway team in classic pose and kit (Picture: Peter Colvin)

The Sports Diary: Speedway and Sweet FA as we all go round and round ...

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, left, watches training with Allan Preston, right.

My Sporting Saturday with Allan Preston: Kieran Tierney is living the dream at Celtic, he's very low maintenance

Katie Archibald took gold at the British Cycling National Track Championships. Picture: SWPix

Archibald adds sprints to her list of talents

Inih Effiong grew up on a tough estate in London

Prison, knives, drugs . . . Effiong is undaunted about facing Rangers

Partick's Conor Sammon makes it 1-0 from the spot

Conor Sammon up for the fight as Partick Thistle look to end away woes in Perth

Charlie Guest. Picture: Vanessa Fry

Charlie Guest headed for Pyeongchang

John Archibald. Picture: SWPix

John Archibald springs a surprise at the British Cycling Championships

Elise Christie

Largest ever GB team headed to Pyeongchang

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Football

26/05/12 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLYUSA v SCOTLAND (5-1)EVERBANK FIELD - JACKSONVILLEScotland manager Craig Levein chats with Gary Caldwell.

Andy Webster on how he can't buy into the idea of boycotting international friendlies in far flung places in the summer

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Scotland's John Barclay (centre) in action against Wales at last year's Six Nations

Scotland skipper John Barclay ready to play mentoring role at NatWest 6 Nations

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Comment

Scott Brown looks far from enamoured ahead of Scotland's friendly with the Netherlands in November.

Matthew Lindsay: Ill-advised South American sojourn promises to be every bit as bad as Argentina '78 for Scotland

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Opinion

President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos yesterday (AP Photo/Evan Vucci).

David Pratt: Self-interest is at the heart of the glad-handing of the Davos elite

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Scottish Conservative Leader Ruth Davidson

Kevin McKenna: Ruth Davidson's Union flag ploy is dismal and sinister

Alison Rowat: Oh to be a fly on the wall in some offices

Alison Rowat's week: All change on BBC pay; broadband bugbears; instant karma

Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh: Should he be more forceful?Picture: Colin Mearns

Letters: It is high time party leaders raised the tone at Holyrood

Catriona Stewart: A reply from the Lassies to the scoonrels

Catriona Stewart: A reply from the Lassies to the scoonrels

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President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May at the World Economic Forum, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018, in Davos. Theresa May with President Donald Trump at Davos. Also present are, from left, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, National

Herald View: Trump’s UK visit can be protested and yet respected

Fidelma Cook.

Fidelma Cook: La France Profonde is not a comfortable place for animal lovers

Police Scotland going for the soft option over Loch Lomond campers

Police Scotland going for the soft option over Loch Lomond campers

Streaming could hold key to Stem subject teaching

Streaming could hold key to Stem subject teaching

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Arts, Entertainment, Life & Style

Basta Restaurant, Dumbarton Road

Scotland's best pizza? Ron Mackenna reviews Basta Pizza Bar, Dumbarton Road, Glasgow

Katya Jones and Joe McFadden: Photographer: Guy Levy

The strange and sparkly world of Joe McFadden and Strictly Live

Steven Osborne, London 30 May 2013

Keith Bruce: Marking the centenary of Debussy's death

I Can Feel You Creeping Into My Private Life by Tune-Yards

Review: Tune-Yards: I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life (4AD)

Gareth Ventress, environment forester with Forest Enterprise Scotland. Picture: Tern TV/BBC Scotland

What it feels like ... to be an environment forester

Louise Welsh

Review: No Dominion, Louise Welsh (John Murray)

Letter to Louis

Alison White on the reality of bringing up a disabled child

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Business

Diageo, which unveiled plans to restore production at Port Ellen last year, reported a three per cent rise in Scotch whisky sales.

China revival boosts whisky giant Diageo

David Hunter, Shot Scope, chief executive is driving sales in the US

The Edinburgh golf-tech firm that tracks your round is teeing up a drive into US market

The tax-free childcare scheme could save parents thousands of pounds in childcare costs.

Could the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme save you money?

Spar recently opened a new store in Leven

Spar sees sales fall as more smokers kick the habit

Chris Williamson

Q4 growth ahead but ONS flags broader slowdown

Dominic Booth, managing director, Abellio UK

Saturday Interview: Railway politics are all in a day's work for ScotRail chief Booth

Stephen Martin, Brewin Dolphin.

Stephen Martin: The US is firing on all cylinders, so why the weak dollar?

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a visit to life sciences business Aquila BioMedical. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Science firm sold in £163m deal

S P Brown

NVT founder takes chairman position

Springfield chief executive Innes Smith said protecting the environment had long been a priority for the builder.

Springfield gears new homes up for car charging points

Bart Simpson

Ian McConnell: Tories take leaf out of Bart Simpson’s book for their Brexit homework

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Diageo is optimistic about its trading prospects for Scotch whisky in China.

Scott Wright: Recovery building for Scotch whisky in China

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London market rebounds as US dollar narrows losses

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