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• Five independent Scottish coffee shop chains worth knowing

  12-01-2026 19:32 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Following the news that Costa has doubled its losses, we explore five of the best independent coffee shop chains in Scotland for your next caffeine fix.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'extraordinary musician' John Wallace

  12-01-2026 19:27 via bbc.com
  Former Royal Conservatoire principal Prof John Wallace who played at Charles and Diana's wedding, has died at the age of 76.
  
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• 'Genuinely saddened': Tenants quit award-winning Dumfries and Galloway hotel

  12-01-2026 19:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Chris Dougan and partner Beth to walk away after three years running award-winning hotel and gastro pub
  
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• 'Ignored' Scots council leader hits out at UK Government over funding snub

  12-01-2026 18:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Councillor Paul Steele spoke out following the announcement of the £140 million Local Growth Fund (LGF) last week.
  
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• What we know so far about Glasgow’s citywide 20mph speed limit zones

  12-01-2026 18:41 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Glasgow City Council is planning to lower speed limits on most residential streets to 20mph in line with Scotland’s national strategy. So how will it work?
  
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• Man, 21, appears in court over Inverness street murder

  12-01-2026 18:19 via bbc.com
  Lyall Wallace is accused of repeatedly striking Arturs Juskins on the neck and body with a knife and murdering him.
  
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• What are experts saying now about demand for offices in Edinburgh?

  12-01-2026 18:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Property agent predicting the start of a 'new cycle' in Edinburgh this year
  
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• Is the SNP about to hand high earners a tax cut?

  12-01-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  And why Labour’s Anas Sarwar won’t be blocking the Scottish Budget.
  
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• Demolition looms for bank branch and HQ building in Scottish city

  12-01-2026 17:59 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The former bank branch and HQ in the Scottish city is to be demolished
  
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• Driver 'haunted' by RAF man's death gets unpaid work

  12-01-2026 17:49 via bbc.com
  David Thorne, who was based at RAF Lossiemouth, was fatally injured while riding his motorbike on the A96 at Huntly, Aberdeenshire, in 2024.
  
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• Annual bird hunt dubbed 'abhorrent cruelty' could be halted on small Scottish island

  12-01-2026 17:15 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Hunters have travelled to Sula Sgeir, located 40 miles north of the Isle of Lewis since the 15th century, taking part in the annual ‘guga hunt’. 
  
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• Analysis: So what’s behind Swinney’s move to stop secret Sturgeon files release?

  12-01-2026 17:08 via heraldscotland.com
  
  SNP ministers launched a court bid to appeal against a ruling that evidence given to a probe into Nicola Sturgeon's handling of complaints made against Alex Salmond should be released.
  
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• Flagship arts companies reveal £60m spin-off as ticket sales top 352,000

  12-01-2026 17:04 via heraldscotland.com
  
  National dance, opera, music and theatre companies step up pressure for rethink over future funding.
  
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• Scottish artists and crafters can now apply for Creative Scotland's VACMA funds

  12-01-2026 17:03 via heraldscotland.com
  
  WHEN it comes to Creative Scotland’s VACMA funding programme, it’s not the size of your award, but what you do with it that counts.
  
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• When is the Scottish Budget? Expected timing of the Holyrood statement

  12-01-2026 16:45 via heraldscotland.com
  
  When the Scottish Budget is expected to be delivered at Holyrood, including the likely timings and what the statement will cover.
  
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• Fake pro-independence X accounts suddenly go quiet after internet cut in Iran

  12-01-2026 16:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The silence from the group of accounts, which began on Thursday, comes amid widespread protests against the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
  
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• Ferry's makeshift disabled facilities as scaled-back timetable begins

  12-01-2026 16:18 via bbc.com
  Some passengers with limited mobility will be allowed to remain on the car deck during crossings to Arran.
  
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• Peers turn to veteran Scottish Tory politician for the Lords’ top job

  12-01-2026 16:10 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Former Scottish Secretary Michael Forsyth has been elected as the next Lord Speaker after winning a ballot of peers.
  
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• Parcel delivery firm ordered to remove village locker

  12-01-2026 16:09 via bbc.com
  Planners say the 24-hour locker in Denholm is not justifiable in a "prominent conservation area".
  
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• Flood warnings issued as heavy rain forces road closures

  12-01-2026 15:49 via bbc.com
  The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 19flood warnings and 12 flood alerts around the country.
  
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• Why Scotland's largest health board is begging the public to stay away from A&E

  12-01-2026 15:39 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The call comes as hospitals across Scotland are struggling to keep up with the pace of emergency admissions.
  
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• Cyclist rushed to hospital after collision with van in Edinburgh city centre

  12-01-2026 15:08 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The northbound lane of Henderson Row in Edinburgh has been closed for several hours following the incident.
  
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• Gillespie to start as Rangers chief executive 'later in the season'

  12-01-2026 15:05 via bbc.com
  Rangers confirm the appointment of St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as chief executive.
  
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• Gillespie confirmed as Rangers chief executive

  12-01-2026 15:05 via bbc.com
  Rangers confirm the appointment of St Mirren vice-chairman Jim Gillespie as chief executive.
  
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• Palestine Action judicial review 'acute and urgent' court in Edinburgh hears

  12-01-2026 15:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A decision on whether a judicial review of the decision to proscribe Palestine Action can go ahead is expected this week, following a hearing in Edinburgh
  
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• Football fan jailed for striking Aberdeen player with chair thrown from stand

  12-01-2026 14:58 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A football fan who struck one of his own players with a plastic seat thrown from a stand has been imprisoned for 18 months.
  
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• Plans lodged for new Co-op supermarket on Mull

  12-01-2026 14:52 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Plans have been lodged for a new Co-op supermarket to be built at an industrial estate in Tobermory.
  
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• Man jailed for throwing seat that injured Aberdeen player

  12-01-2026 14:38 via bbc.com
  David Gowan's actions resulted in a deep laceration to Jack MacKenzie's left eye and an abrasion to his face.
  
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• Traffic returns to Rest and Be Thankful following inspections of the hillside

  12-01-2026 14:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Following thorough inspections of the hillside, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, operated by BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland just before 10:30am this morning, Monday 12 January
  
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• 'I’m living in the real world' Anas Sarwar defends giving SNP Budget a 'free pass'

  12-01-2026 14:28 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Anas Sarwar has defended his decision to give the SNP’s Budget a “free pass”, saying the arithmetic in the Scottish Parliament meant he was “not in a strong negotiating position”.
  
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• 'Best in class': Scottish national carrier named 2025's most punctual UK airline

  12-01-2026 14:26 via heraldscotland.com
  
  81 per cent of flights scheduled by Scotland’s national airline were on-time last year, compared to an average of 72% for all major carriers.
  
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• Drunk driver jailed for killing man he hit at 91mph

  12-01-2026 14:10 via bbc.com
  Callum Fox, who was described by friends as being "really drunk", struck Jim Paterson in Paisley on 27 November 2022.
  
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• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland pays tribute after death of former Principal

  12-01-2026 14:03 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Tributes have been paid following the death of celebrated Scottish trumpet soloist and former Principal of The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, John Wallace.
  
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• Man trying to reach island on inflatable mattress rescued from sea

  12-01-2026 13:44 via bbc.com
  The man was able to haul himself back onto the mattress after falling into the Firth of Forth and dialled 999.
  
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• American warship USS Paul Ignatius spotted on routine visit to the Clyde

  12-01-2026 13:31 via heraldscotland.com
  
  USS Paul Ignatius was spotted on the Clyde on Saturday morning during a routine port visit.
  
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• Tributes to father-of-six who died in demolition site incident

  12-01-2026 13:28 via bbc.com
  Derek Russell died from injuries suffered while working on a regeneration project involving demolishing empty flat blocks in Paisley.
  
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• Green light for restaurant plan for historic picture framers' workshop

  12-01-2026 13:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A proposal to change a picture framers’ workshop dating from 1890 into a restaurant has been approved.
  
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• Officers investigating murder of Jordan Gray revisit scene four weeks on

  12-01-2026 13:18 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Officers investigating the murder of Jordan Gray in Motherwell have revisited the area four weeks on to speak to members of the public. 
  
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• Special 'sleeping bags' allow jaundiced babies to be treated at home

  12-01-2026 13:09 via bbc.com
  The equipment allows babies who meet the clinical criteria to receive phototherapy without having to stay in hospital.
  
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• Four injured after fight with weapons on residential street

  12-01-2026 13:04 via bbc.com
  Three men, aged 19, 19 and 21 years, and a 16-year-old male from the address were injured in the melee.
  
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• Surprising woodland walk in Glasgow housing estate is hidden treasure

  12-01-2026 13:03 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Starting in the heart of one of Glasgow’s biggest housing estates, concrete and tarmac are replaced by trees and nature.
  
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• Hunt for driver who fled scene after schoolgirls injured in hit-and-run

  12-01-2026 12:53 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Officers were made aware of a crash involving a car and two female pedestrians on Westhouses Road, between 5.20pm and 5.30pm on Friday, January 9
  
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• Ofcom launches formal investigation into X over AI chatbot concerns

  12-01-2026 12:37 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A formal investigation has been launched into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform X has complied with UK laws after reports its AI chatbot Grok created and shared sexualised images of children, the regulator Ofcom has said.
  
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• Ex-Tory Chancellor says UK has reached 'dangerous chapter' as he defects to Reform UK

  12-01-2026 12:25 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform, said that Britain "needs Nigel Farage as prime minister".
  
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• Celtic recall defender Welsh from Motherwell loan

  12-01-2026 12:25 via bbc.com
  Celtic bolster their central defensive options by recalling defender Stephen Welsh from his loan at Motherwell.
  
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• Lifeboat crews battle gales to rescue drifting yacht

  12-01-2026 12:21 via bbc.com
  The boat - with one person on board - was at "high risk" in worsening conditions near Loch Ryan.
  
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• Bottle attacker jailed for 12 years for attempted murder on train

  12-01-2026 12:16 via bbc.com
  Thomas Craig was caught on CCTV repeatedly stabbing Glenn Lennon on the Glasgow Queen Street to Perth service on 16 February 2024.
  
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• Glasgow-based operator gearing up to resurrect 'vital' Scottish air route

  12-01-2026 12:12 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Glasgow-based operator is gearing up to resurrect a Scottish air route.
  
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• Campaigners call for end to guga hunt tradition

  12-01-2026 11:52 via bbc.com
  Government agency NatureScot said the cultural significance of the hunt was recognised in law.
  
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• Man guilty of trying to kill train passenger in bottle attack jailed for 12 years

  12-01-2026 11:51 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A man guilty of trying to kill a train passenger in a horror bottle attack has been jailed for 12 years.
  
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