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SCOTTISHPOWER more than doubled the profits it made in the household supply business last year in spite of the fall in demand for energy triggered by the coronavirus crisis, it said this week. The Glasgow-based energy giant made £220 million from the sale of gas and electricity to consumers and businesses in 2020 compared with £95m in the preceding year. The results for 2019 covered the first year of the price cap that the regulator, Ofgem, imposed in respect of customers on variable ...

WHY is it important for Scottish tourism and hospitality to reopen out of the pandemic at the same time as England and why must a date be set?

Miraculous COVID recovery highlights call for plasma donations Doctors gave Greg Beaudoin two doses of convalescent plasma. The first dose, he said, did nothing. The second, saved his life. Author: Chris Hrapsky Updated: 10:31 PM CST February 25, 2021 Greg Beaudoin spent a career helping patients on ventilators, until last March when he became one. “I was taking care of my patients as a respiratory therapist,” said Beaudoin. “There were not masks available;...

YOUR front-page lead article today ("Half of checked care homes ‘weak’ on infection control", The Herald, February 25), complied diligently with the recent narrative of Public Health Scotland, which is to deflect attention from the unrealistic expectations currently being placed on care home staff throughout the country. The article correctly points out that a fortnightly report on the outcome of care home checks is currently being presented to the Holyrood Parliament. However, these in...

Nathan Patterson repays Steven Gerrard’s faith as Rangers go through Nathan Patterson was on target for Rangers (Andrew Milligan/PA) Nathan Patterson made amends for his Covid rule-breach as his first Rangers goal helped fire Steven Gerrard’s team back to the Europa League’s last-16 with a 5-2 win over Royal Antwerp. The Ibrox teenager found himself feeling the wrath of his manager and the Light Blues legions after being caught at an illegal house party with four team-mates earlier this m...

Five-goal Rangers march on after under-fire teenager repays Gerrard’s faith Nathan Patterson was on target as the Ibrox outfit beat Royal Antwerp 5-2. By Press Association Thursday 25 Feb 2021, 8:29 PM Feb 25th 2021, 8:29 PM 6,623 Views 11 Comments Gerrard with Nathan Patterson after the game. Image: PA Image: PA NATHAN PATTERSON MADE amends...

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STILLWATER — Once AJ Ferrari got his opponent’s leg wrapped up, it took nearly 15 seconds to execute the takedown, but that was all Ferrari needed. An Oklahoma State true freshman, Ferrari rode out the final minute-and-a-half for a 4-1 decision over Oklahoma’s Jake Woodley that sealed the Cowboys’ team victory in the Bedlam dual, 24-16 on Sunday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Ferrari, ranked No. 12, and Woodley, ranked 15th, battled for points, but each managed only a single escape point ...

Reported Rangers midfield target allegedly available for £5m; English club ready to sell Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Huddersfield Town are planning to sell Rangers target Juninho Bacuna for £5 million during the summer transfer window, as reported by the Sun (21 February, page 63). Steven Gerrard was never likely to rest on his laurels and, even though the Scottish Premiership title is now within their grasp, the Gers boss is already planning to build on a stunning 2020/21 ...

Rangers vs Antwerp: UEFA Europa League background, form guide, previous meetings Tuesday 23 February 2021 Article summary After a seven-goal epic in Belgium last week, the stakes will be high for Rangers and Antwerp. Article top media content Article body Rangers have the edge as they host Antwerp in a UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg that has a lot to live up to after a seven-goal thriller in Belgium. • Rangers topped their group in impressive style during the autumn, ...