Half Man first review: Does epic tale live up to the hype? The television series Half Man has a lot to live up to as Richard Gadd's follow-up to the ratings juggernaut Baby Reindeer. Alison Rowat finds out…

“Gadd gives good cliffhanger endings, drawing the audience ever further into his complex tale. He makes it impossible to walk away from the drama, even when what is on screen is unwatchable.”
The Herald verdict on new Richard Gadd drama Half Man.
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Half Man first review: Does epic tale live up to the hype? The television series Half Man has a lot to live up to as Richard Gadd's follow-up to the ratings juggernaut Baby Reindeer. Alison Rowat finds out…

“Gadd gives good cliffhanger endings, drawing the audience ever further into his complex tale. He makes it impossible to walk away from the drama, even when what is on screen is unwatchable.”
The @heraldscotland verdict on new Richard Gadd drama Half Man
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Minimum wage for artists is a good idea - but there's one big problem Scotland’s artist basic income sounds bold, but it won’t fix Creative Scotland’s bureaucracy or save venues like Glasgow’s Trongate 103.

Scotland’s artist basic income sounds good on paper.

But without fixing Universal Credit clashes, Creative Scotland’s paperwork and council‑owned landlords hiking rents, it won’t save the sector.

✍️My column for @heraldscotland.bsky.social : www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Tori Amos shines in quietly thrilling return to Glasgow On the wall at the back of the Concert Hall a gigantic circle of lights gently illuminates Tori Amos, her backing singers and musicians. It…

Review: And even on tonight’s take on Tori Amos’s self-flagellating 1992 hit Crucify there’s a bounce and a lightness to the performance that is the opposite of wallowing. @heraldscotland.bsky.social

'We believe in the art of radio': Axed BBC presenter Iain Anderson to launch new show The veteran broadcaster's new weekly programme will be available all over the world.

“There is so much music that deserves our support. We cannot wait to get back to it.
It is hard enough for those pursuing music without the avenues for sharing and discovering music being closed.“

Exclusive news on broadcaster Iain Anderson’s comeback plans: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2602878...

Tributes paid to Scots actor Alexander 'Sandy' Morton who has died aged 81 Tributes have been paid by Scotland's film and TV stars to actor Alexander Morton, who has died at the age of 81.

Some sad news tonight about this Scottish stage and screen star.
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SNP pledges roll-out of 'minimum income' for Scottish artists, writers and musicians Pilot project backed in the wake of calls to reduce financial pressures and remove barriers for freelances.

The prospect of a minimum income for artists in Scotland being introduced has taken a major step forward, months after Ireland confirmed its pilot project would be made permanent.
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🎶 Exclusive: Scotland will get a new national company for traditional music if the SNP returns to power after the election. 🎶
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“We agree that there could be mutual benefits to the city providing support to the clubs to recognise their successes and in all parties working to use the clubs’ significant international brands as part of the city’s destination marketing strategy as other global cities have been able to do.“

Council in talks with Celtic and Rangers over title party event Talks have taken place to “reset” the relationship between Glasgow City Council and the city’s two biggest football clubs.

The messaging in this from Glasgow City Council just seems crackers in the wake of the worst disorder at an Old Firm game for decades. To suggest putting these clubs at the heart of a global marketing strategy for the city is right up there for daft ideas.
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V&A Dundee to temporarily close due to 'technical issue' The V&A Dundee is to temporarily close due to a "technical issue". Bosses confirmed that the museum will remain closed on Saturday,…

"The building has experienced a technical issue that we are currently investigating…. Ticket holders for Saturday 11 April have been contacted by email. We will share further updates as soon as we have them.”
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Bleak news on more Scottish culture cuts at Pacific Quay. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2601211...

Great column by Marissa MacWhirter on the debates and disputes around Glasgow’s explosion of street murals. Fascinating to see this unfold at the same time as controversy rages over scaffold advertising in Edinburgh.
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I did notice that it was Adidas that commissioned the new Scott McTominay mural near Hampden. www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/adidas-...

Unauthorised James McAvoy movie mural sparks call to close planning 'loophole' A prominent Glasgow Labour politician has repeated a call for an end to a tactic which is seeing commercial entities “exploit” a loophole to…

Fascinating exclusive by Craig Williams in The Herald today.
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Unauthorised James McAvoy movie mural sparks call to close planning 'loophole' A prominent Glasgow Labour politician has repeated a call for an end to a tactic which is seeing commercial entities “exploit” a loophole to…

Fascinating exclusive by Craig Williams in The Herald today.
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A double dose of good news in the Scottish Press Awards shortlists!
Really chuffed to get an arts journalist nomination for our screen industry series.
Also super-proud that our Future of Edinburgh series is in contention in the team of the year category.
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Glasgow to rename £113m Emirates Arena ahead of Commonwealth Games return New video screens showcasing forthcoming events will be installed as part of makeover of complex.

NEW: The Emirates Arena is undergoing a rebrand ahead of the Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow.
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This has been one of the most-read stories on any subject on The Herald website over the last 24 hours.

Subscribing to The Herald for the whole of this defining year is only £20 This Holyrood election season, The Herald will bring you the latest from the campaign trail, from the manifesto launches and the debates and…

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Police called in after Edinburgh Festival HQ is targeted by pro-Palestine activists Messages daubed in red paint onto historic home of event weeks after launch of new campaign.

“We respect and support the right to peaceful lawful protest, however this crosses a line.“
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'I was really shaking': California Schemin' star on filming before a Barrowland crowd Actor faced his first live audience for filming of pivotal scenes at world-famous venue.

“It was the best thing I have ever done in my life…”
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Just announced: Alan Cumming has lined up Sam Heughan & Ewan McGregor for special events at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this summer as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.
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Exclusive: Leith has launched a “people-powered” bid to become the first UK Town of Culture.
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My latest round-up of the Trongate 103 saga as pressure mounts on the city council to intervene: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2596814...

Fringe return for Nicola Sturgeon revealed after Scottish Parliament farewell The former First Minister is due to publish a new edition of her memoir in August.

Exclusive: Nicola Sturgeon will be appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe months after leaving the Scottish Parliament.
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Former Creative Scotland figurehead condemns 'dereliction of duty' over Trongate 103 Long-serving head of visual arts suggests pledges made in recent Glasgow culture strategy 'ring so very hollow now'.

My latest round-up of the Trongate 103 saga as pressure mounts on Glasgow City Council to intervene: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2596814...

Former Creative Scotland figurehead condemns 'dereliction of duty' over Trongate 103 Long-serving head of visual arts suggests pledges made in recent Glasgow culture strategy 'ring so very hollow now'.

“Surely those in elected office must be ashamed of their inaction. Where are the visionaries who might think in bolder terms and really imagine a Glasgow that is truly brilliant for all?”
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The Fringe show which has united Travis singer Fran Healy and American TV star Fran Healy has persuaded Dexter star David Magidoff to bring hit LA musical improv show to Edinburgh.

Wee reminder for all #EdFringe folks: I’m always looking for intriguing shows to write about before they are announced. DM me on here to get a conversation going.
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