The Herald (Scotland)
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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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Celtic fan ordered to do unpaid work after 'offensive gesture' to Lawrence Shankland
A Celtic fan who made an offensive gesture to ex-Hearts star Lawrence Shankland has been ordered to do unpaid work
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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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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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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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Glasgow union calls for battery bins after spate of bin lorry fires
GMB urges Glasgow City Council to install battery collection bins after bin lorry fires, warning residents not to put lithium batteries in household bins.
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Glasgow innovation district spin-outs secure £149.5m in investment
Glasgow Riverside Innovation District's first annual report highlights £149.5m in spin-out investment, new research facilities and community projects.
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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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Glasgow hospitality group set to take over The Star Bar this month
A Glasgow hospitality group has announced plans to acquire the historic pub, The Star Bar.
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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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Popular pub reassures punters after false closure post on social media
A Clydebank pub has reassured customers it is not closing after hackers posted a fake shutdown announcement on its Facebook page.
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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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12,000 jobs at risk as UK high street chain with 600 stores faces administration
600 stores and 12,000 jobs could be at risk as Poundland may face administration in just days.
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Met Office issues yellow wind warning for northwest Scotland
A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland.
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Bellway cashflow surges 36 as builder prepares for slower year ahead
Bellway's adjusted operating cashflow rose 36 to £868.6m but the company expects a tougher trading environment in the year ahead
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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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Radio 1 DJ Tony Blackburn to bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Scotland next year
Tony Blackburn will bring Sounds of the 60s Live to Glasgow’s King’s Theatre on September 1, 2027, with a second Scottish date in Edinburgh.
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Scottish chippy institution expands into England with new opening
A famous Scottish fish and chip chain is expanding into England following a £1.5 million investment.
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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 supermarkets warned after hackers turn supermarket freezers into ovens
French supermarket cyber attack heats fridges and freezers by up to 50C, spoiling millions of euros of food and prompting warnings for UK retailers.
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Second man jailed over Sycamore Gap tree felling released on licence
Sycamore Gap tree vandal Daniel Graham released on licence after serving 16 months for felling the Northumberland landmark beside Hadrian’s Wall in 2023.
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Award-winning Edinburgh restaurant and cocktail bar hires Michelin-recognised chef
The Voyage of Buck in the capital’s West End has hired Gorgie native Nathan Graham to lead the venue’s kitchen team.
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Glasgow's hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail technicians choose CSS for supplies
Opening a salon, refurbishing an established business or upgrading equipment is a significant investment, with owners having to balance the look and feel of their premises against the practical demands of running a modern professional operation.
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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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The most rat infested areas of Glasgow revealed
A freedom of information request by The Herald has revealed Glasgow's most rat infested areas.
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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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Driver avoids jail for 'brutal' hit-and-run that left woman seriously injured
A driver who carried out a brutal hit-and-run on a woman that ended up severely injured avoided jail today.
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Dumfries hotel named best in South of Scotland ahead of national awards
Dumfries' Cairndale Hotel and Spa has won Best Hotel at the South of Scotland Thistle Awards and will compete in the national finals in November.
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BBC announces two-part documentary series on J.K. Rowling
BBC Factual and BBC Scotland have announced a two-part documentary series on Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
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Blue Öyster Cult announce Glasgow show as part of '55 Years On Tour'
American rock band Blue Öyster Cult will play Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on April 3, 2027, with blues rock duo When Rivers Meet.
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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.
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Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off as SNP says Burnham broke promise
SNP accuses Andy Burnham of breaking cost-of-living promises as five-year mortgage rates hit 6, leaving Scottish homeowners £279 a month worse off.
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The subscription squeeze: How monthly payments became a new cost of living
From Netflix and Spotify to AI tools and cloud storage, subscriptions are becoming a growing part of household budgets despite years of financial pressure
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Car sales company with five Scottish showrooms collapses into administration
A Scottish car dealer with sites across Scotland has been placed into administration
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Ayrshire gran, 71, preparing to compete at Miss Great Britain beauty pageant
A 71-year-old “Glamour Gran” preparing to compete at this year’s Miss Great Britain beauty pageant has said “it doesn’t matter what age you are, people can do wonderful things”.
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‘Does Scotland’s ethics watchdog understand the law on free speech?’
University of Glasgow professor Adam Tomkins has raised serious concerns about Scotland’s Standards Commission and its approach to freedom of speech and Article 10 rights.
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After a year of gloom, Scottish firms see signs the economy is turning
Business sentiment has climbed to its strongest level in more than a year, while expectations for sales and profits have also improved
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ScotRail makes over £250k on £10 minimum fare tickets as staff pocket thousands
ScotRail raised £268,560 from £10 minimum fares between July 1 and September 29, with conductors earning £13,428 commission, an FOI reveals in Scotland.
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Six Scottish RNLI stations to receive new lifeboats by 2030 as demand increases
Six RNLI stations across Scotland are set to receive new lifeboats by the end of the decade amid increasing demand.
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New study finds Scottish pubs closing every four and a half days as 585 jobs are lost
Scottish Beer & Pub Association figures show 62 pubs closed between January and September 2026, costing 585 jobs and more than £6m in tax revenue.
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Last-ditch bid to save historic warship which was set to become museum
A last-ditch bid has been launched to save a historic Royal Navy warship which was set to become a museum on Greenock's waterfront.
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The ram-raiders left our town in shock. We’re fighting back in the only way we know
Peebles hit the headlines when its cash machines were stolen by raiders. Local Lesley Morrison explains how an old tradition is bolstering the town’s community spirit
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Alcohol licence bid rejected for shop in same building as addiction support charity
Glasgow licensing board rejects a Finnieston convenience store’s alcohol licence bid after Murray’s Initiative warned it could threaten recovery support.
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New campaign to reopen ScotRail line launched after '24 years of talk'
A campaign has been launched to re-open the Stirling-Dunfermline rail line to allow passengers to travel between the two cities.