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• Scotland's Donaldson stuns Zhao at Shenzhen Open

  28-09-2026 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Donaldson stuns 2025 world champion Zhao Xintong by winning a final-frame decider on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder suspect accused of targeting Nigel Farage

  02-10-2026 20:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with a terror plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
  
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• Scottish university discusses 'possibility' of opening campus in Uzbekistan

  02-10-2026 19:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  An Edinburgh university is reportedly considering the possibility of opening a new campus in Uzbekistan
  
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• Can the tourist tax unlock 'Edinburgh's disgrace' after a decade of decline?

  02-10-2026 19:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The historic Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens could be reborn under plans to use Edinburgh's new visitor levy to pay for a programme of free events.
  
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• Plans to turn former Scottish Widows HQ into 385-bed hexagonal hotel approved

  02-10-2026 18:57 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Category-A listed property at 15 Dalkeith Road has been vacant since the autumn of 2020, when the investment firm left the building after 45 years.
  
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• RenewableUK director Scott Young joins offshore wind partnership board

  02-10-2026 18:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  RenewableUK director Scott Young has joined the Offshore Wind Growth Partnership board, succeeding Jane Cooper as the organisation's representative.
  
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• 'We are devastated': Lanarkshire pub dating back to 1650 announces closure

  02-10-2026 18:10 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A 17th century coaching inn in Lanarkshire is to close its doors. The Crown Inn, located on High Street, Biggar, will pull down the shutters for the final time on Wednesday, October 7.
  
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• Rising costs leave 'Spoons counting the tab despite higher annual sales

  02-10-2026 18:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin blamed government tax and regulatory costs after the pub chain reported a sharp decline in annual profits
  
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• Aldi to open new store in Scottish town before Christmas

  02-10-2026 17:59 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The mega chain has confirmed it will open a new supermarket in Dumbarton before Christmas, as part of it's UK expansion.
  
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• Glasgow’s Sloans unveils immersive dining experience after £500,000 investment

  02-10-2026 17:53 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Merchant’s at Sloans opens in Glasgow on October 2 after a £500,000 makeover, offering an immersive dining experience, theatre, Scottish food and cocktails.
  
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• Father-of-15 caught in drugs bust while on bail for same crime

  02-10-2026 17:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A father-of-15 was captured in a drugs bust – while on bail for the same crime. Clive Salmon, 56, was snared as he stayed at a bed and breakfast in Inverness in late February this year.
  
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• New Scottish procurement group aims to cut costs for smaller businesses

  02-10-2026 17:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Independent Buying Group, founded by procurement specialist Shona Motherwell from Glasgow, aims to help smaller businesses secure better supplier deals and reduce overheads.
  
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• Pipe band formed in 1878 ‘in limbo’ after demolition of practice hall approved

  02-10-2026 17:13 via heraldscotland.com
  
  City of Brechin Pipe Band says it has been left “in limbo” after councillors approved the demolition of its storm-damaged practice hall.
  
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• Buzzworks marks first move into Perthshire with acquisition of 'landmark' hotel

  02-10-2026 17:11 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Hospitality operator Buzzworks has announced plans to acquire a 'landmark' hotel, marking its first move into Perthshire.
  
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• Concerns over deteriorating state of former ABC Cinema in Kilmarnock

  02-10-2026 17:02 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Concerns have been raised about the condition of the former ABC Cinema in Kilmarnock town centre, as a council report confirmed there has been no progress on redevelopment of the site.
  
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• Andy Burnham urged to 'walk the walk on deindustrialisation' after Grangemouth blow

  02-10-2026 16:46 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The MP for Grangemouth, Brian Leishman, has called on Andy Burnham to 'walk the walk' on deindustrialisation after close to 400 jobs were put at risk in his constituency
  
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• Mears takes on new apprentices through North Lanarkshire scheme

  02-10-2026 16:41 via heraldscotland.com
  
  North Lanarkshire Council and Mears welcome new apprentices, with 600 places planned through the Enterprise contract, supporting local jobs and skills.
  
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• Council proceeds to procurement for new electric Corran Ferry

  02-10-2026 16:27 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Highland Council is proceeding to procurement for a new electric Corran Ferry. The service, which is Scotland's busiest single-vessel ferry route, crosses Loch Linnhe at the Corran Narrows.
  
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• 'Blindsided': Castle of Light creators speak out over Christmas event cancellation

  02-10-2026 16:04 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Edinburgh Castle's annual festive season event is said have been making a profit and attracting a 'loyal audience'.
  
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• New £5 million two-storey supermarket opens in Bridge of Allan with 20 local jobs

  02-10-2026 16:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Co-op opens a £5m, two-storey store in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, with 10,000 sq ft, Costa Coffee, hot food, 20 jobs, online delivery and new services.
  
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• Baby Reindeer actor 'helped woman who feared she was going to be killed', court hears

  02-10-2026 15:57 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Baby Reindeer actor Richard Gadd alerted police to help a woman who feared she was going to be killed, a court heard.
  
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• Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams win top national transport awards

  02-10-2026 15:24 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams win top honours at the National Transport Awards, while Sarah Boyd is named Woman of the Year for her leadership.
  
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• Scot bailed from Indian prison remains in grave danger, campaigners warn

  02-10-2026 15:18 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Scot who was released from an Indian jail after almost nine years remains in a “really dangerous and precarious situation”, campaigners working on his behalf have said.
  
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• Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Edinburgh team with four new appointments

  02-10-2026 14:48 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Shakespeare Martineau strengthens its Edinburgh office with solicitors Alex Lee and Alex Leung, trainee Iona Robertson and Sinead Pow qualifying in litigation.
  
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• Leith and Newhaven campaign launched to boost businesses after Princes Street fire

  02-10-2026 14:16 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Forever Edinburgh launches More by the Shore to boost Leith, The Shore and Newhaven, with offers, events and vouchers supporting businesses through February.
  
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• Waverley celebrates 80th anniversary by sailing through London’s Tower Bridge

  02-10-2026 13:59 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Paddle Steamer Waverley is today, Friday 2nd October 2026, celebrating a phenomenal 80 years since she was first launched into the River Kelvin, Glasgow.
  
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• Criminal investigation into Scottish wingsuit flyer’s Alps death dropped

  02-10-2026 13:59 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Prosecutors found no evidence of criminality in Liam Byrne’s fatal Alps crash
  
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• Orkney ‘castle’ hiding an unlikely secret to be transformed

  02-10-2026 13:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Orkney ‘castle’ hiding an unlikely secret to be transformed
  
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• North Coast 500 appoints three board members to boost sustainable tourism

  02-10-2026 13:28 via heraldscotland.com
  
  North Coast 500 appoints David Watson, Douglas Gibson and Joseph Dunn to its board, aiming to boost community input and sustainable tourism across the Highlands.
  
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• University warns 'threatening behaviour' could be reported to police as tensions rise

  02-10-2026 13:12 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Tensions have risen on campus in recent weeks following the revelation that 90 programmes will close to new students from 2027.
  
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