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• Trains between Scottish town and Glasgow suspended after line fault

  13-06-2026 09:43 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Engineers are on site to fix the problem
  
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• Scottish Dolphin Centre celebrates four-star award after 66,000 visitors

  01-09-2026 15:42 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay has received a four-star rating from the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions under its new quality scheme.
  
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• The most dangerous jobs in the UK in 2026

  01-09-2026 15:34 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Britain remains one of the safest countries in the world to work, but the level of risk faced by workers varies dramatically depending on their industry.
  
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• Council hits out at 'entirely false' claims that refugees are prioritised for housing

  01-09-2026 15:33 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Addressing "misinformation" circulating online, the council confirmed it does not house asylum seekers, as this is a matter reserved to the Home Office.
  
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• First baby identified through Scotland's SMA screening programme starts treatment

  01-09-2026 15:22 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The first baby in Scotland to be identified with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) through the country's newborn screening programme has started treatment following an early diagnosis, marking a significant milestone for the pioneering initiative.
  
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• Keep creative giant Gordon Wilson unique perception of Scotland in mind at exhibition

  01-09-2026 14:52 via heraldscotland.com
  
  ‘My Mind’s Eye’ a Solo Exhibition of Gordon Wilson’s new paintings, will be at the Annan Gallery, Glasgow from September 5 to 27
  
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• Scotland-wide search launched for emerging African music talent

  01-09-2026 14:51 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Scotland-wide search has been launched to discover and champion the next generation of African music talent in Scotland
  
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• Complaints after woman 'ordered to remove Palestine scarf' misses her own court day

  01-09-2026 14:45 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Yvonne Ridley is one of more than 30 defendants who were cited in relation to a protest which took place in Edinburgh in July 2025 for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action
  
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• First developer signs Shetland charter promising community benefits

  01-09-2026 14:44 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Shetland Aerogenerators has become the first company to sign the Shetland Development Charter, committing to local benefits including community ownership and reduced energy bills.
  
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• Corum managing partner John Kelly: 'My personal 28,178 thank yous'

  01-09-2026 14:43 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Corum Property's managing partner John Kelly offers a heartfelt reflection on resilience, trust and enduring buyer demand, as he pays tribute to the thousands of clients and colleagues shaping the West of Scotland property market, writes Gordon McGuire of Corum...
  
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• Labour faces crucial two by-election battles as party fights for momentum in capital

  01-09-2026 14:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  After the resignation of two SNP councillors, Labour has the opportunity to regain momentum locally ahead of council-wide elections in 2027.
  
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• Edinburgh West Retail Park to welcome new low-cost gym this October

  01-09-2026 14:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  JD Gyms will open a new low-cost gym at Edinburgh West Retail Park in Chesser on October 6, featuring modern fitness equipment, saunas and specialist training areas.
  
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• SNP ministers seek views from households on plans for food price cap

  01-09-2026 13:59 via heraldscotland.com
  
  SNP ministers are asking Scots for their views on their plans to cap the price of essential foods at supermarkets.
  
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• Glasgow music and nightlife mogul claims city is a 'broken mess'

  01-09-2026 13:58 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Glasgow music and nightlife mogul has claimed that the city is a "broken mess" in an interview with a former prime minister
  
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• Protest over AI data centre taken to Duke's doorstep

  01-09-2026 13:57 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Campaigners at the weekend took their campaign to block plans for a massive Scottish Borders AI data centre to the doorstep of the man behind it.
  
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• Strike action announced at Dunfermline manufacturer after pay deal rejected

  01-09-2026 13:44 via heraldscotland.com
  
  More than 100 workers at a Dunfermline manufacturer will strike after rejecting a pay deal
  
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• Edinburgh Little Free Library to reopen this month with new storm-proof design

  01-09-2026 13:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Stockbridge Little Free Library in Edinburgh will reopen on September 8 after its original structure was destroyed by storms in January 2025.
  
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• Homes evacuated as fire breaks out in Highland village

  01-09-2026 13:31 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Homes have been evacuated after a house fire broke out in the Scottish Highlands.
  
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• Concerts boss hits back at Fringe claims as Edinburgh Summer Sessions attract 150,000

  01-09-2026 13:30 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Seven days of live music events were staged at the home of the Royal Highland Show in August.
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer quits as MP on eve of Andy Burnham's first PMQs

  01-09-2026 13:23 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer is to stand down as an MP, triggering a by-election and another major change at the heart of Westminster politics.
  
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• Argyll and Bute Council apologises for axing Jura night ferry without warning

  01-09-2026 13:18 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Argyll and Bute Council has apologised for axing a late-night Jura ferry without consultation, but islanders say nothing has changed.
  
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• 'Fury' as historic panels 'smashed to pieces' by workers despite order to retain them

  01-09-2026 13:12 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Ornate panels around public toilets at St Vincent Place have been smashed “to pieces” despite an order to retain them.
  
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• Scottish property firm expands portfolio with Aberdeen and St Andrews acquisitions

  01-09-2026 13:01 via heraldscotland.com
  
  West Coast Estates has secured commercial development sites in Aberdeen and St Andrews with backing from OakNorth Bank, including a major retail scheme and EV charging hub.
  
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• £114m needed to clear councils' roads maintenance backlog

  01-09-2026 12:55 via heraldscotland.com
  
  More than £114m of work would be required to clear Ayrshire’s road maintenance backlog, as new figures reveal significant staffing, contractor and budget pressures within the region’s shared roads service.
  
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• Glasgow clinic launches sperm sharing programme to tackle donor shortage

  01-09-2026 12:47 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A Glasgow fertility clinic has launched Scotland’s only sperm sharing scheme, offering eligible donors a £2,000 discount on their own fertility treatment.
  
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• Inside newly-formed 'second smallest country' trying to claim patch of disputed land

  01-09-2026 12:36 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The "second-smallest country in the world" is attempting to establish itself on a disputed strip of land between Croatia and Serbia.
  
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• Half of UK terror arrests since 9/11 have come in the past year new figures show

  01-09-2026 12:18 via heraldscotland.com
  
  Almost half of all terrorism-related arrests since 9/11 have come in the past 12 months, new data has revealed
  
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• Unpublished review reveals gaps in Scotland’s promises to protect women

  01-09-2026 12:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  An unpublished review by rape crisis charities reveals gaps in Scotland’s response to violence against women as John Swinney prepares his Programme for Government.
  
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• Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - September 1

  01-09-2026 11:50 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. Stay tuned for all the latest stories, reaction and analysis as they happen.
  
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• Man who embezzled £124,000 of tech from Scots council is spared jail

  01-09-2026 11:49 via heraldscotland.com
  
  A man who swindled £124,000 of iPads and laptops destined for vulnerable people from a council body avoided jail on Tuesday
  
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