Iranian tweets, fake news and Scottish independence; some new research
Fake Iranian Twitter accounts directed Scottish nationalists to a conspiracy news site which sparked a “nuclear” spat between Israel and Pakistan, new research...
Church of Scotland reveals names of 20 Shetland kirks earmarked to close
It includes churches in a number of islands, as well as in the likes of Tingwall, Gulberwick and Hillswick. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16992733.church-of-scotland-reveals-names-of-20-shetland-kirks-earmarked-to-close/?ref=rss
Scottish ministers pile pressure on firms dodging modern slavery duties
BUSINESSES failing to set out how they will tackle modern slavery are to be put under extra pressure from Scottish ministers. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16992341.scottish-ministers-pile-pressure-on-firms-dodging-modern-slavery-duties/?ref=rss
Tory Brexiteers angry at prospect of transition period extension, denouncing Brussels’ ‘blackmail’
TORY Brexiteers have responded angrily to Theresa May’s suggestion that she might be ready to accept an extension to the post-Brexit transition period...
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown lead mourners at Tessa Jowell memorial
The cathedral was at full capacity as people queued to pay their respects at an 80-minute service at Southwark Cathedral in London. ....
Fresh concerns raised over baby box scheme
EXPERTS have raised fresh concerns about the Scottish Government’s baby box scheme amid calls for it to be extended across the UK. ....
Linden’s Scots accent proves too much for his parliamentary colleague
AN MP’s Scottish accent has again led to something of a breakdown in communication in the Commons chamber. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16991993.david-lindens-scots-accent-proves-too-much-for-his-parliamentary-colleague/?ref=rss
What is mad cow disease? First Scottish case of BSE confirmed in decade
This is the first reported case of the disease in three years in the UK and the first incident in Scotland since 2008....
Mad cow disease confirmed on Scottish farm
THE first case of mad cow disease in Scotland for almost a decade has been confirmed on a farm in Aberdeenshire. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16991719.mad-cow-disease-confirmed-on-scottish-farm/?ref=rss
NHS bosses accused of ‘racism’ over email warning staff about Gypsy/Travellers
HEALTH chiefs have been accused of racism after sending an email to staff advising them to avoid approaching or speaking to Gypsy/Travellers. ....
