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• Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail nine years after being detained in India

  18-09-2026 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.
  
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• MSP considered taking own life over chronic pain

  18-09-2026 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cara McKee MSP is preparing to return to Holyrood next week after undergoing brain surgery for trigeminal neuralgia.
  
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• What are the key questions in Saturday's Scottish Premiership?

  18-09-2026 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What are the key questions on Saturday in the final Scottish Premiership games before the international break?
  
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• Melrose knitwear brand ERIBÉ celebrates 40 years of Scottish design and craftsmanship

  18-09-2026 18:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Melrose-based knitwear brand ERIBÉ is marking its 40th anniversary after growing from a one-woman business into an international Scottish design house.
  
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• Celtic seek spark as Rangers aim for further derby joy

  18-09-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Early season momentum has shifted dramatically going into the first Old Firm league derby of the season on Sunday at Celtic Park.
  
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• Scotcast: MSP on chronic pain, chasing a diagnosis and brain surgery

  18-09-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scottish Greens Cara McKee on life after trigeminal neuralgia.
  
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• Pensioner in life-threatening condition after crash in South Lanarkshire

  18-09-2026 17:56 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A pensioner has been left fighting for her life after a serious crash near a village in South Lanarkshire
  
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• Man in court charged with murder over Armadale shooting

  18-09-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Billy Watson was pronounced dead after police were called to a property in the West Lothian town on Saturday morning.
  
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• Activewear brand TALA to open first store outside London at Edinburgh shopping centre

  18-09-2026 17:39 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Activewear brand TALA will open its first store outside London at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter in November 2026.
  
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• Flynn criticised over 'massively damaging U-turn' on Edinburgh congestion charge

  18-09-2026 17:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  City of Edinburgh Council’s Green group has hit out at the decision, which was revealed in a written question lodged at Holyrood earlier this week. 
  
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• Woman suffered 78 injuries in attack by partner, murder trial told

  18-09-2026 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alexander Brennan, 54, denies murdering Brodie MacGregor, 23, in her flat in Glasgow's Springburn on 26 August 2024.
  
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• Woman, 72, in life-threatening condition after two-car crash near village

  18-09-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The woman was a passenger in a Honda CR-V which collided with a Volkswagen Golf near Thankerton on Thursday.
  
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• Michelin Guide names Scotland's 18 'most outstanding' hotels for 2026

  18-09-2026 17:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Michelin Guide has today revealed its 2026 list of Michelin Key recipients, with 18 hotels in Scotland included.
  
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• No Norrie as GB bid for Davis Cup Finals spot

  18-09-2026 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cameron Norrie will miss Great Britain's Davis Cup tie with Ecuador this weekend, with qualification for November's eight-team finals on the line.
  
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• Paisley law firm MJC Law wins national community care and social responsibility award

  18-09-2026 16:38 via heraldscotland.com
  
  MJC Law has won the Excellence in Community Care & Social Responsibility award at the Scottish Legal Awards 2026.
  
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• Five more men charged over Glasgow Green protests disorder

  18-09-2026 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The number of people charged after trouble involving anti-immigration and anti-racism campaigners on 25 July is now 30.
  
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• Edinburgh students to represent Scotland at global STEM Racing finals in Singapore

  18-09-2026 16:21 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A three-member team from James Gillespie’s High School in Edinburgh will represent Scotland at the 2026 STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore.
  
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• Talks over university job cuts break down after union official dismissed

  18-09-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £10m savings plan - which could see more than 100 jobs lost - was agreed earlier this year.
  
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• The painful years that almost derailed one of Scotland's greatest albums

  18-09-2026 16:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Following the success of their first two albums Stealers Wheel were making plans for the third in 1974. But by the time it came out, the band were no more
  
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• Five more arrests made following violent disorder after anti-immigration protests

  18-09-2026 15:47 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Five more people have been arrested and charged following an anti-immigration rally in Glasgow in July
  
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• Wellington School: where children are known and talent is grown

  18-09-2026 15:20 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions a family will make. It is about much more than classrooms, exam results or a suite of shiny facilities.
  
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• 'Insufficient funds' to pay Brewdog creditors after takeover deal

  18-09-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.
  
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• Denis Law legacy project officially launches in Manchester United hero's home city

  18-09-2026 14:54 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A sporting institute which will cement the legacy of Scotland's only Ballon d'Or Denis Law has officially opened in Aberdeen
  
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• Full list of 30 festivals and arts groups getting Edinburgh tourist tax share

  18-09-2026 14:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Theatres, festivals, music and dance venues, galleries and arts centres across the capital will see their council funding rise by 25 per cent from next year.
  
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• Trust the experts at Inheritance Legal Solicitors when making your Will

  18-09-2026 14:22 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Making a Will is famously something many of us tend to avoid.
  
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• Coin of one of Scotland's greatest kings among artefacts found this year

  18-09-2026 14:20 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Artefacts spanning thousands of years of Scottish history have been preserved after being found by curious members of the public and through archaeological digs.
  
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• Scottish airport's new chief revealed and he is a familiar face north of the Border

  18-09-2026 13:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The new chief executive of the Scottish airport, revealed today, has run an airport north of the Border before
  
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• A further two men arrested over suspected shooting Armadale

  18-09-2026 13:06 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Three men have been arrested in connection with the death
  
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• Count on a new era of focused investment for Scottish National Investment Bank

  18-09-2026 12:19 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Five years on from its formation, the Scottish National Investment Bank’s Chief Executive David Ritchie says it is now sharpening its commercial focus by targeting investment where it can deliver lasting economic impact and meaningful returns across the whole of the...
  
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• Enjoy unlimited rounds as The Machrie launches All-in Golf Escape on Islay

  18-09-2026 11:58 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Golfers can enjoy unlimited rounds on one of Scotland’s most dramatic links courses as Another Place, The Machrie launches its new All in Golf Break on Islay.
  
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• Man charged over 'reckless' jet ski incidents at Loch Lomond

  18-09-2026 11:34 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Three incidents were recorded near a popular beauty spot
  
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• University defends closure of 48 language and literature courses, including Celtic

  18-09-2026 11:31 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Forty-eight programmes in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) are among the casualties.
  
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• Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - September 18

  18-09-2026 11:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  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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• 'Weird and cool' - Blair relishing All Blacks adventure

  18-09-2026 10:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair reveals his excitement after teaming up with Dave Rennie as New Zealand attack coach and the prospect of facing up against his home country.
  
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• Scot imprisoned in India granted bail after eight years detention

  18-09-2026 10:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The 39-year-old was arrested in 2017 over alleged terrorism offences
  
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• Banksy-approved artist joins pop culture painters for major Glasgow exhibition

  18-09-2026 09:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Acclaimed artists Peter Brown (Pete The Street), Brian Henderson and Euan McGregor are showing at The Lemond Gallery, Glasgow from September 19 (until September 27)
  
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• Today's cartoon from Steven Camley - on Scottish Government FOI handling

  18-09-2026 09:20 via heraldscotland.com
  
  You can find Steven Camley in The Herald and online at heraldscotland.com
  
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• Glasgow rush-hour disruption as Subway fails to open on time

  18-09-2026 08:47 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Commuters across Scotland's largest city faced disruption on Friday as the Subway system failed to open on time.
  
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• Jenny Gilruth: '1m new voters must be able to decide their future in indyref2'

  18-09-2026 08:22 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Speaking on the anniversary of the vote, Jenny Gilruth said a new generation of Scots should be allowed to have their say
  
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• Eight guests tested a new idea for women's golf. What happens next?

  18-09-2026 07:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Tuesday Links co-founder Rosie Bailey discusses the company's first Scottish trip, future plans, and the challenge of growing without losing the personal touch
  
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• Council secures 23,000 warrants to recover unpaid rates from capital's businesses

  18-09-2026 07:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A summary warrant allows the council to take enforcement action against businesses, including stock seizures and financial penalties.
  
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• Scots ethics watchdog under fire for destroying 24 councillor case files

  18-09-2026 07:28 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Scotland's Standards Commission has destroyed 24 councillor case files after changing its records retention policy.
  
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• No business case: Has Scotland lost out on its wind power boom?

  18-09-2026 07:28 via heraldscotland.com
  
  No single business case was produced for ScotWind as Scotland's share of offshore wind supply-chain spending falls.
  
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• Could closing Aberdeen strip clubs bring new dangers for dancers?

  18-09-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors have approved plans which would mean if a venue closes it is not likely to be replaced.
  
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• Closure of region's last road policing department a 'sad day'

  18-09-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The last of three roads policing bases in the Borders - in Duns - closed at the end of August.
  
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• Rapist police officer was first arrested and released 17 years ago

  18-09-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police officer Campbell Petrie was eventually convicted of sex offences against two women at the High Court in Glasgow.
  
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• Scottish housebuilder collapses into administration with homes unfinished

  18-09-2026 05:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  An East Lothian housing developer is in administration with no homes finished
  
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• Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the songs of his life after £100k dementia charity donation

  18-09-2026 01:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Sir Alex Ferguson has donated £100,000 to Playlist for Life and revealed the songs tied to treasured memories from Manchester United, Govan and his youth.
  
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