Scotland
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North air ambulance charity raises £1.2m towards replacing ageing helicopter fleet
Great North Air Ambulance Service raises more than £1.2m through Operation SOS to fund a third helicopter and secure critical care across the North.
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Catholic Church in Scotland earned £7.6m from seminary sale
The Catholic Church in Scotland earned €9million (£7.6m) when it sold its seminary in Rome
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Man arrested in Yorkshire after police stop vehicle 'stolen in Scotland'
A VEHICLE believed to have been stolen from Scotland has been recovered in Craven.
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Doncaster passengers advised to plan ahead over festive period due to Christmas rail works
Passengers are advised to plan ahead this Christmas while a significant programme of railway upgrades is carried out causing travel disruption through Doncaster.
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Edinburgh jewellery store wins second national design award
Sheila Fleet Jewellery has won its second national store design award in 2026 for its immersive, nature-inspired Edinburgh shop.
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CalMac ferry sailings cancelled as parts of Scotland brace for 60mph winds
Strong winds are set to hit parts of north-west Scotland on Wednesday, with forecasters warning of disruption to travel and possible power cuts.
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White Stuff to open new store at Frasers Plus Braehead this autumn
White Stuff will open a new 2,741 sq ft store at Frasers Plus Braehead this autumn, expanding the British fashion brand’s retail presence in Scotland.
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'Help us survive': Rape crisis centre warns of more cuts as it launches urgent appeal
Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis has warned of further cuts within weeks unless funding is secured as it launches its 50th anniversary For Her appeal.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 14
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Historic watercolour unearthed on back of geological field map
A 150-year-old painting of Dryburgh Suspension Bridge and the River Tweed offers an insight into the Scottish Borders landmark shortly after it was built in the 1870s
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Independent school pioneering AI says teaching comes first, tools second
ESM has developed a policy on the use of AI in classrooms that has specific guidance for grade levels, but keeps teaching at the forefront.
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Erskine shopping centre changes hands for first time since 1980s in £21m deal
Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Erskine, near Glasgow, has been sold to Greenridge Investment Management for around £21m in its first ownership change since the 1980s.
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Children at risk of criminal exploitation more than double in four years
Police Scotland figures show that almost 2,000 children are vulnerable to sexual or criminal exploitation in Scotland.
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Strike action suspended at Diageo plant with mediation to take place
Strike action at at the largest grain distillery in Scotland has been suspended while mediation talks take place
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'Do not eat' warning issued to Asda and Sainsbury's shoppers after recall
Asda and Sainsbury's are recalling Skinny Crunch Light Peanut Butter Bars due to undeclared peanuts caused by a packaging mix-up
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Driver in stolen Audi led police on chase before crashing into them in West Auckland
Connor Head jailed for 15 months after crashing a stolen Audi RS4 into a police car during a pursuit in County Durham on September 5 last year.
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First cod, now two popular fish and chip alternatives are under threat
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring
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Hillhouse Group opens £5 million asphalt plant in Midlothian
Hillhouse Group opens £5m Edinburgh Asphalt plant at Soutra Mains Quarry, supplying 50+ mixes across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Scottish Borders.
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Glasgow medtech firm secures £3.4 million to advance robotic surgery technology
Glasgow-based Nami Surgical has secured £3.4m in funding, including £2m from the Scottish National Investment Bank, to advance its robotic surgery technology and create five jobs.
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Scottish city housing developer collapses into administration
A Scottish city developer and builder has been placed into administration.
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More tea? How Scotland's crops of the future could be set to change
Experts are examining the ways Scotland's farmers might diversify and adapt to a changing climate.
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Gales and heavy rain forecast for UK as Met Office wind warning issued
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in north-west Scotland on Wednesday with 70mph gusts possible, as Ben Rich explains.
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Some hake and coley stocks suffering from population decline, consumers warned
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring and Atlantic bluefin tuna in UK waters.
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Historic distillery dating back to 1888 launches new bottle your own whisky
Stirling Distillery is launching a £45 experience allowing visitors to fill, label and take home their own 50cl bottle of whisky.
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John Cleese urges St Andrews students not to vote for Green MSP Q Manivannan
John Cleese urges University of St Andrews students not to elect Green MSP Q Manivannan as rector, citing comments about rape and its psychological effects.
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British nationals getting just one-fifth of new jobs as non-EU hiring soars
The majority of jobs over the past 12 years have been going to workers outside the EU, according to new statistics
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Edinburgh’s new Arthur’s Seat gallery begins construction after £253,000 funding
Work has begun on a free, permanent Arthur’s Seat gallery at Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth, backed by £253,000 in public fundraising and heritage funding.
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Four new members appointed to board of V&A Dundee
V&A Dundee has appointed four new members to its board, providing expert advice, scrutiny and oversight to the running of Scotland’s design museum.
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Scotland records second-worst week on record for long A&E waits
Scotland records second-worst A&E week as 12,074 patients wait over four hours, with just 58.9 seen on time, figures for October 4 show.
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Island police station closes with building to be put up for sale
A police station in the Outer Hebrides has been closed, with the building to be sold off in the coming weeks
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Scottish investment fund backs 95 businesses with £43.6 million
The Investment Fund for Scotland has invested £43.6m in 95 businesses, helping companies access finance and attract private investment.
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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households
The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.
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Holyroodhouse to unveil Christmas display inspired by Scottish legend
The Palace of Holyroodhouse will feature illuminated stags, decorated Christmas trees and festive events from November 19 to January 4.
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Winter floods could arrive as Met Office issues UK weather forecast
High pressure will bring dry and warm weather for many in October
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Scottish founder launches free app to help plan UK hill and mountain trips
The free Hillcast app brings UK hill weather forecasts, walking routes and parking information together for 2,000+ summits across Scotland, England and Wales.
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Huge malting facility 'to close' after Scotch whisky downturn hits demand
A malting facility capable of producing 110,000 metric tonnes per year will reportedly close, in large part due to the downturn in the Scotch whisky industry
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Scottish-founded fintech firm wins King's Award after lending £32m in Scotland
Fintech firm Salad has received a King's Award for Enterprise after lending more than £32m to customers in Scotland and supporting 200,000 people across the UK.
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Here's how you could own a copper whisky still dating back to 1898
Two whisky stills from Speyside which date back more than 100 years have gone up for auction
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Scottish ports face grid constraints that could hold back offshore wind jobs
Investment in offshore wind could be undermined by constraints on Scottish ports, a new report has warned, holding back skilled job creation in coastal communities
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Q Manivannan enters race to become next University of St Andrews rector
Q Manivannan, who received a PhD from the institution earlier this year, will be challenged by American actor Brian Baumgartner and AI tech boss Mark Brunner.
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Bigger isn't better: why North Yorkshire needs its own police force
By Philip Allott, former North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
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Andy Burnham has been invited to SNP conference - but should he actually go?
Andy Burnham has been invited to SNP conference during his Scotland visit, setting up an intriguing political dilemma over whether he should accept.
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Scottish Jewish body urges Edinburgh University to retain antisemitism definition
Timothy Lovat, chair of the Jewish Council of Scotland (JCoS), said the university should not abandon the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
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Andy Burnham invited to SNP conference in Scotland amid independence row
The SNP has invited Prime Minister Andy Burnham to its Aberdeen conference as the party presses him on Scotland’s constitutional future.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 13
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Profit down by a third at pubs and clubs giant founded by Scottish entrepreneur
A Scottish pubs and clubs company owned by Stefan King has reported a decrease in profit despite a rise in sales
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UK's Burnham weighs approval for oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a crucial decision on whether to allow oil and gas drilling in the North Sea
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Dog honoured for breakthrough discovery in sniffing out invasive ‘sea vomit’
A detection dog trained to identify a highly invasive marine species is being recognised with an international award for her work to protect UK coastlines.
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Humza Yousaf to lead Edinburgh University masterclasses on polarisation
Former first minister Humza Yousaf will deliver two masterclasses at the University of Edinburgh to help students navigate political and social divisions.
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Swinney recommits to triple lock for an independent Scotland despite backlash
SNP First Minister John Swinney recommits to the pension triple lock in an independent Scotland amid a row over UK pension changes and claims of misleading Scots.