NEIL GOURLEY claims he has proved his backers right – and UK Athletics' experts wrong – by securing selection for next month’s world athletics championships in Oregon. The 2019 world finalist, second in the men’s 1500 metres at last weekend’s trials
EDINBURGH will play home and away matches against English Premiership runners-up Saracens and French Top 14 beaten finalists Castres in the pool stage of next season's Heineken Champions Cup. It is a daunting challenge, but Mike Blair’s side will
Serena Williams was unable to summon the old magic as her Wimbledon return ended in a first-round defeat to little-known Frenchwoman Harmony Tan. Stepping out on court to play singles for the first time since leaving Centre Court prematurely and
Jim Goodwin wants to make Liam Scales’ loan move from Celtic to Aberdeen a permanent deal. The Irish defender has moved north to Pittodrie on a season-long loan deal. However, some fans have been left concerned that there is no option to buy
Rafael Nadal strode into the second round at Wimbledon just three weeks after he was on crutches following make-or-break treatment on a chronic foot injury. The Spaniard, 36, underwent radio-wave therapy on the nerve in his left foot earlier this
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison this evening after being convicted of sex trafficking. During a month-long trial at a US federal court in Manhattan it emerged Maxwell, 60, lured young girls to
SNP ministers have been accused of a “shameless powergrab” after MSPs approved proposals allowing some emergency Covid powers to become permanent. The Bill effectively gives ministers what are known as Henry VIII powers, allowing them to amend
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a federal court in New York for luring young girls to massage rooms for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. Maxwell appeared in court wearing a short-sleeve
Jack Draper hit a significant milestone at Wimbledon with what appears likely to be the first of many grand slam victories. The 20-year-old has shown this year that he is more than capable of building on his standout talent as a junior, rising
Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison and a $750,000 (£615,000) fine for sex trafficking. Maxwell appeared in court wearing a short-sleeve blue prison shirt with a white long-sleeve t-shirt underneath. She glasses and a mask
Heather Watson opened up on the struggles of the last couple of years that led to her outpouring of emotion on Wimbledon’s Court One. The British number four broke down in tears during her on-court interview following a 6-7 (7) 7-5 6-2 win over
British wild card Alastair Gray pulled off a remarkable straight-sets victory on his grand slam singles debut to reach the second round at Wimbledon. Gray, ranked 288 in the world, saw off former Wimbledon boys’ singles champion Tseng Chun-hsin
Nick Kyrgios admitted to spitting in the direction of a spectator at the conclusion of his five-set victory over Great Britain’s Paul Jubb at Wimbledon. The Australian was involved in a three-hour thriller on Court Three, which he eventually won
Manchester United have made headway in negotiations with Barcelona over key summer target Frenkie de Jong and are attempting to sign Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia. A summer rebuild is required after a wretched season, but the Old Trafford
THE UK Supreme Court is to proceed initally with the Scottish Government’s request for a ruling on the legality of Holyrood staging its own independence referendum. The court said there was no need to grant permission to the request, following
British number eight Paul Jubb just fell short of a big first-round shock at Wimbledon after he lost a five-setter to Nick Kyrgios. The Australian eventually prevailed 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7 (3) 7-5 in three hours and five minutes at a rowdy Court Three
By Ian McConnell The licensees of a Motherwell pub have received an award to mark their 40th anniversary at the helm, having taken over the premises at a time when there were still spittoons on the bar and now serving cocktails. The award from
MSPs are set to be handed advice from Scotland’s top medic after an SNP politician was accused of launching a “dangerous disinformation campaign” over abortion services. SNP Public Health Minister Maree Todd told MSPs that she does “profoundly
Head of Art and Media at the University of the West of Scotland, David Scott is the frontman of The Pearlfishers. He also presents Classic Scottish Albums for Radio Scotland. As told to Lorraine Wilson BEST BEACH My favourite is North Berwick
NICOLA Sturgeon has told Boris Johnson she feels “deep regret” over taking legal action to try to hold a second independence referendum. The First Minister said it was “unacceptable” that the UK Government had refused to cooperate on Indyref2 and
ROSIE HEALEY is an understated yet influential presence in Glasgow hospitality. After training in London with Yotam Ottolenghi, she opened Alchemilla with business partner Fergus McVicar in 2016, introducing a dazzling yet uncomplicated small plate
NICOLA Sturgeon has defended her back-up plan to use a general election as a de facto vote on independence – insisting that a route to dissolving the Union cannot be “completely blocked” by Westminster. The First Minister has set out her routemap
New easyJet flights to Croatia and Greece from Scotland have been launched. Flights to Pula in Croatia and Chania on the Greek Island of Crete will now take off from Glasgow. The inaugural flight on the new summer route from Glasgow to Pula
Nicola Sturgeon has written to Boris Johnson after announcing her intention to hold a second independence referendum on October 19, 2023. Unveiling her government’s “route-map” to Indyref2 in Holyrood, the First Minister said Johnson’s repeated
British wild card Ryan Peniston enjoyed a dream Wimbledon debut with a straight-sets victory over Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen. The 26-year-old from Southend, having a breakthrough summer after reaching the quarter-finals at Nottingham, Queen’
GAZING out to sea, Karin Spalter is in her happy place on the Inner Hebridean island of Lismore, off the west coast of Scotland, a place she and her broadcaster husband Tony Currie can now call their forever home. Having spent annual staycations
Predatory British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell will be sentenced today following the reading of victim statements. The trial indictment identified only four of the 61-year-old’s victims but other accusers have also asked the court to be heard before
Rooted in reality, Peter Kosminsky's new series The Undeclared War harbours warnings and an all-star cast, as Danielle de Wolfe discovers. There's nothing quite like the prospect of a digital cold war to instigate the return of one of the nation's
British wild card Ryan Peniston enjoyed a dream Wimbledon debut with a straight-sets victory over Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen. The 26-year-old from Southend, having a breakthrough summer after reaching the quarter-finals at Nottingham, Queen’
Located at the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter, the legendary Harland & Wolff Headquarters is now the world’s most authentic Titanic hotel - offering an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting Northern Ireland. With Belfast City Airport
NICOLA Sturgeon has said she intends to hold a second independence referendum on October 19 next year if the UK Supreme Court says she has the power to do so. The First Minister said that if the court refused it would be “the fault of Westminster
Jamie McCart is hopeful a Celtic connection can help him settle into his new life with Rotherham United. The 25-year-old has penned a three-year deal with the Millers to bring to an end a hugely successful two and a half years with St Johnstone
THE SNP’s Social Justice Secretary has rejected a call to further delay modernising the gender recognition process as she refuted “misunderstanding” over the plans. Shona Robison told MSPs that there is a need to overhaul the “lengthy, invasive
SEX crimes in Scotland have jumped to their highest level in more than half a century, increasing by 15 per cent last year, according to official figures. Despite an overall drop in recorded crime recorded by Police Scotland, the number of sexual
Whether you’re a firm fan of tradition or like to be more daring, each of these Scottish gin distilleries offers a unique experience for your taste buds. Badachro Distillery Badachro Distillery is very much tucked away. Head north, west a bit
FORMER Hibernian, Falkirk and Rangers star Russell Latapy has been appointed assistant-manager at Australian club Macarthur FC. The 53-year-old has been reunited Down Under with friend and compatriot Dwight Yorke, who was last month named as the
NICOLA Sturgeon has been accused of putting her “constitutional obsession” before the country after a key cancer treatment benchmark hit a record low. Ahead of the First Minister setting out her “route map” to independence at Holyrood, Public Health
A PROTESTER has been ejected from a Holyrood committee meeting examining plans to update gender recognition processes after revealing a t-shirt accusing Nicola Sturgeon of eroding women’s rights. MSPs on Holyrood’s Equalities, Human Rights and
Go tropical this summer by growing these exotic beauties, with expert help. Mention palm trees and you might think of the Caribbean and other tropical holiday hotspots - but you can grow your own palm tree at home, if you choose the right type.
Disrupted and unreliable ferry services have caused an “all-time critical situation”, representatives of Scotland’s island communities have told MSPs. The community representatives vented their fury over poor ferry provision and the “appalling”
THE SPFL have today announced record prize money of over £2.1million for the 2022/23 Premier Sports Cup. Each club participating in this season’s competition is guaranteed to receive at least £22,000 – whilst the winner will earn £350,000 in prize
Spain's prime minister has defended the way Moroccan and Spanish police repelled migrants last week as they tried to cross the shared border into the North African enclave of Melilla. He depicted the attempt in which at least 23 people died as
NICOLA Sturgeon will not produce any legislation today to back up her plan to hold a second referendum, the Herald understands. The First Minister is due to set out her “route map” to independence to MSPs this afternoon with an eye to holding a
Three people have been killed and dozens more injured after a passenger train travelling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a lorry and derailed in a remote area of Missouri, officials said. Two of those killed were on the Amtrak train and one
Three people were in custody after 46 bodies were found in a lorry trailer containing suspected migrants on the outskirts of San Antonio. However, police chief William McManus said it was unclear if those arrested were connected with human trafficking
A dilapidated residential building has collapsed in India's financial and entertainment capital, Mumbai, killing at least three people and injuring 11 others, officials said. The four-storey building collapsed late Monday night in the Kurla area
A 101-year-old man has been convicted of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder for serving at the Nazis' Sachsenhausen concentration camp during the Second World War. The Neuruppin Regional Court sentenced him to five years in prison. The man
I love Gazpacho and although it’s not as popular here as in Spain or the Mediterranean, if done well it’s absolutely delicious and a great alfresco meal for the lighter, warmer evenings. Ingredients: Serves 4 1 x cucumber, peeled and chopped
“YES, or no?” Who would have thought such an innocuous question would end up being one of the most debated subjects in Scotland? It’s not quite as pithy but in recent years the question of when a second referendum should take place has given it
Rescuers are searching through the rubble of a shopping centre looking for more victims of a Russian missile strike that killed at least 18 and wounded scores more in what Ukraine's president called "one of the most daring terrorist attacks in European
Discretion Faïza Guene Trans Sarah Ardizzone Saqi, £12.99 Review: Rosemary Goring NEXT month marks the 60th anniversary of Algeria’s independence. It was a hard-fought liberty, and to this day tensions remain with France, its former
I WAS shocked to read today that David Lammy, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, has strongly opposed the potential strike by British Airways check-in staff at Heathrow (“Labour refuses to back threatened strike by BA check-in staff”, The Herald, June
By Emma Hutton LAST week, communities around Scotland celebrated the contributions made by new Scots to mark Refugee Week. And yet on Wednesday we all woke to the news that the UK Government was publishing a new bill to repeal the Human Rights
NICOLA Sturgeon will deliver her route map to independence later today against a backdrop of worsening waiting times in Scotland’s A&E departments. The First Minister’s statement to MSPs will take place just hours after official data showed
Cranside, claimed to be “Glasgow's ultimate outdoor drinking, dining, and entertainment destination”, has opened for the season. Owners behind Cranside Summer Gardens said it has been reimagined, with three new spaces and a summer makeover.
Interest payments on historic loans taken out from the UK treasury have cost Scotland’s councils over £400 million in the last year, new analysis has revealed. The interest is being charged on loans initially worth just under £11 billion, which
Scotland’s foremost expert on political polling has said the outcome of a second independence referendum is a “lottery” with support for Yes and No split 50-50. Sir John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde, said it
Local authorities have been accused of issuing “escalating threats” to people behind on their council tax, as they have contracts worth up to £20 million with debt collecting firms. Some charities now consider council tax to be the number one debt
They were bound to have a field day, weren’t they... the trolls and haters who see anything Greta Thunberg says as a cue for a pile-on? That was almost inevitable when the Swedish activist took to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury to deliver a speech
Nicola Sturgeon is to address the Scottish Parliament today to set out the next steps towards holding a second referendum on Scottish independence. The First Minister will brief MSPs this afternoon to set out her "route map” for holding a lawful
Three people were in custody after 46 bodies were found in a lorry trailer containing suspected migrants on the outskirts of San Antonio. However, police chief William McManus said it was unclear if those arrested were connected with human trafficking
The Highland Council has been a member of the Opportunity Cromarty Firth (OCF) Consortium from an early stage, supporting the work that has culminated in a bid to the UK and Scottish Governments on 20 June, to be one of Scotland’s new Green Freeports
NORMAL service was resumed at Wimbledon as Andy Murray raged into the fading light against the relentless passage of time. The two-time champion may no longer be the headline act for the home fans but while Emma Raducanu may now hold the nation's
Households across Scotland are facing a 4.2% increase in water charges as Scottish Water looks to invest in their assets they say were “never designed” for extreme weather we now see. In the organisation’s annual report for 2021/22, published this
Andy Murray threw in an underarm serve as he overcame a stiff examination of his form and fitness to get his Wimbledon campaign up and running. The former world number one faced a race against time to recover from an abdominal strain he suffered
I WAS speaking to someone the other day who said they were embarking on a digital detox. That basically means they refrain from going on their phones, laptops or various forms of social media for, oh, about 55 minutes and then hop back on those phones
IT WAS only on Saturday night that Gregor Townsend announced he had decided on 90 per cent of his squad for the first Test against Argentina. In reality, however, he surely reached that position weeks ago. Even before leaving Scotland, the head
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
NICCOLÒ Machiavelli, the notorious 16th century Italian philosopher and author, famously wrote: “One of the great secrets of the day is to know how to take possession of popular prejudices and passions, in such a way as to introduce a confusion of
SCOTLAND’S tax system is “not fit for the future” and needs a radical overhaul to cope with the costs of an ageing population and climate change, a thinktank has warned. In a new paper for Reform Scotland, former Scottish Government policy expert
It was a routine weekend on CalMac services, not that it is their fault. On Friday, Arran was in familiar disarray as an oil leak put the MV Caledonian Isles out of action. Between North Uist and Harris, there was a week of cancellations and diversions
IT was once the home of the now defunct Third Lanark which folded in 1967, however it seems Cathkin Park can still pull in the crowds. While there might not have been fans on the terraces of this important footballing heritage site, instead
NICOLA Sturgeon will today insist “the people’s will must prevail” as she sets out her long-awaited route map to independence. However the Herald understands the First Minister will not introduce a Holyrood Bill today for a second referendum on
CAMPAIGNERS are calling for a ban on alcohol marketing on outdoor billboards and buses in Scotland, in the latest drive to reduce harm. A report, led by Alcohol Focus Scotland with input from the international Alcohol Marketing Expert Network,
LADIES might glow but let me tell you, I clearly ain't no lady. I am sweaty. Soaked, sodden, saturated. What a feeling. Despite best efforts, lockdown had made everything more sedentary. No matter how enthusiastic or encouraging an online gym teacher
SCOTTISH energy infrastructure company Pipeline Technique (PTL) is to acquire the oil and gas division of Stanley Black & Decker, the US-listed international services, tool and equipment company. In a “transformational acquisition” the move will
AS we move towards the last day of the school term, full of optimism for the joys of the season ahead, you could be forgiven for thinking that summer is just beginning. It doesn’t quite feel like we’re halfway through the season already; midsummer
By Scott Wright LOCH Lomond Distillers has flagged a “truly outstanding performance” as its latest accounts show that the company sold more than 200,000 cases of single malt during its most recent financial year – more than double the amount of
The first results of the 2021 England and Wales census are to be released this week, raising the question of when Scots will see their own. May 31 was the last day you could return your Census in Scotland after the deadline was pushed back twice
By Scott Wright FORTY jobs have been saved in Lanarkshire after a buyer was found for the Uddingston fish processing plant of the stricken Dawnfresh Seafoods. Two hundred people were immediately made redundant in late February when the long-established
BRAEHEAD Shopping Centre has announced a string of new openings including a US sports retail giant, a jeweller and a menswear store. The Renfrewshire centre, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual Properties, said fashion
Buying Ethereum in the UK has never been easier. There are endless resources and exchange platforms available online where you can buy Ethereum. Read our step-by-step guide on how to buy the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency in the UK. Looking
War, children, it’s just a shot away, it’s just a shot away THAT old number Gimme Shelter from the Rolling Stones has been going round and round in my head these last few days. The soundtrack to my thoughts about what the future holds – not
Egyptology for beginners PAISLEY history teacher Roger Bentley recalls explaining to a group of first year pupils that the Great Pyramid of Giza was built more than 3,000 years ago, using 2.3 million large blocks of limestone, weighing six million
IN 2011 the SNP won an election, and Prime Minister Cameron pledged to “campaign for the Union, if the SNP carried out its pledge to hold to hold a referendum”. No weasel words then about a Westminster veto. Then in 2012, Mr Cameron’s Government offered
Farming By Neale McQuistin Harrison & Heatherington sold 67 clean cattle, 27 cast cows, 1,234 prime lambs, 167 prime hoggets and 174 cast sheep at St Boswells. Thirteen, beef-bred prime bullocks sold to 298p/kg to average 284p (+10p), while
MACNIVEN - Malcolm "Malky/Dad/Grampa" Peacefully at home with his family around him, on Wednesday 15th June 2022. Beloved husband of Nancy, much loved Dad of Alan, Kenny and Lesley, and loving and proud Grampa to Lauryn, Luke, Heather, Bobby and Mollie
DALL - Dr John Lamont Cameron Peacefully, at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Friday 17th June 2022. John, beloved husband of the late Lilian, Dad of Barbara and Patricia, Grandad of John, Chris, Jenna and Nick, and Great-grandad of Esmé, Murdo
CARRUTH - Douglas William Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pat, died peacefully at Strathcarron Hospice on Monday 20th June 2022. Loving father of Stewart, Lesley and Campbell, dear father-in-law to Gün, Kirstie and Calum, loving and proud grandfather
BOSTON - Jane (Jean) Jean passed away peacefully at The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow on Thursday 16th June 2022, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, much loved sister to Dorothy, mother to Doreen and to Colin, who sadly predeceased
MADILL - Mary (nee MacDonald) Peacefully on 17th June after a short illness in the Larkfield Unit of Inverclyde Hospital, and sustained by the sacrament of the sick. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt. May she forever rest in peace. Requiem Mass
POLLOCK - Margaret Peacefully at Erskine Care Home on 16th June 2022, Margaret, beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Stuart, Carol, Alan, Aileen, Susan, treasured gran of Spike, Christopher, Jen, Kieran, Bradley, Robyn, Alex, Toni, great-grandmother
BULLOCH - Dr James Peacefully at Stonehouse Hospital on Monday 20th June, 2022, aged 75 years. James was a loving partner to Linda, a much loved dad and step-dad, loving grandfather and a good friend and neighbour. He will be sorely missed by all who
HUNTER - Stuart Passed away on Sunday 19th June 2022. Loving Husband to Elizabeth, much loved Dad to Julie and Alisdair. Beloved Grandad to Lilly, Finlay, Alexander, and Christopher. Funeral service at Daldowie Crematorium on Monday 4th July at 2pm. Family
MacMILLAN - Ian Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne, on 21st June 2022, Ian MacMillan, dearly loved husband of Jean (nee Chisholm), loving father of Ross, Alan, Colin and Scott and devoted grandfather of Cora, Aidan, Olivia, Emily
If you're not a fan of the hit games Wordle or Heardle then maybe try the movie spin-off Framed. Described as a game for 'cinephiles and casual movie watchers alike' it is inspired by the worldwide popular guessing games. The game sees a
Another day, another chance to crack the ultimate brain teaser Quordle. Whether you've aced the music spin-off Heardle and you've got the Film version Framed beat, it might be time to raise the stakes. Described by some as 'Wordle on steroids
How well do you know your chart toppers? Put your music knowledge to the test with the daily brain teaser Heardle. If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' mind-bender for months now. Described as "a respectful
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