Community rallies round in Strathblane as village cut off from outside world by snowdrifts
A rural community has been left isolated after massive snow drifts cut off roads to the village.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16062408.Community_rallies_round_in_Strathblane_as_village_cut_off_from_outside_world_by_snowdrifts/
Ministers call on communities to work together to clear snow
Communities are being asked to work together to clear up the snow as Scotland continues to recover from “the Beast from the East".http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16062421.Ministers_call_on_communities_to_work_together_to_clear_snow/
First Minister put “unfair blame” on haulage firms over snowmageddon motorway chaos
NICOLA Sturgeon was accused of being placing “unfair blame" on haulage companies for the Beast from the East mayhem that resulted in more...
The day in pictures : Stunning photographs from around Britain and the world 2 March
View the news in pictures. News stories and topical issues using the most striking images from the UK around the world.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16062138.The_day_in_pictures___Stunning_photographs_from_around_Britain_and_the_world_2_March/
Sally Challen who killed husband with hammer allowed to challenge murder conviction
Supporters of Georgina Challen – known as Sally – welcomed a ruling that she can challenge her conviction for murdering her husband. Challen...
North Berwick care home worker rescued by tractor after getting stuck in snow
A CARE home assistant made her way to work on a tractor after becoming trapped in deep snow in rural Lothian.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16062237.North_Berwick_care_home_worker_rescued_by_tractor_after_getting_stuck_in_snow/
In pictures: The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, Taiwan
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival held annually to celebrate the last day of the Lunar New Year by releasing thousands of lanterns each...
Inverness woman fined for extortion attempt over childhood abuse claim
A WOMAN has been fined for trying to extort money from a man she claimed had molested her as a child.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16061786.Inverness_woman_fined_for_extortion_attempt_over_childhood_abuse_claim/
NHS staff praised for heroic efforts during big freeze
Doctors, nurses and other health workers have been walking for miles in the snow and sleeping in hospitals to ensure patients are cared...
NHS staff are more confident to raise concerns, survey finds
An NHS Survey has found staff feel more confident to discuss problems with their employers.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16061811.NHS_staff_are_more_confident_to_raise_concerns__survey_finds/