Giving nature a helping hand: How £8m scheme is revitalising peatbogs
THEY cover more than one fifth of the country and are vital in protecting communities from flooding as well as providing a home...
Calmac’s £42m ferry hit by new problem
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has been hit by further technical issues as its flagship vessel the Loch Seaforth faced delays and cancellations as...
Whisky maker re-opens Speyside burn for salmon and trout after century
IT is a short swim for salmon. But a great leap for salmonkind. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/16984096.whisky-maker-re-opens-speyside-burn-for-salmon-and-trout-after-century/?ref=rss
Folic acid to be added to flour UK-wide
PLANS to fortify flour in the UK with folic acid will have a “monumental” impact on child health by reducing birth defects, especially...
Theresa May insists Brexit deal still ‘achievable’ despite Brussels deadlock
The Prime Minister called for ‘cool, calm heads to prevail’ after talks last weekend failed to bridge differences between UK and EU over...
Westminster culture has allowed bullying of staff to thrive, says new report
WESTMINSTER has allowed a culture to develop of “deference, subservience, acquiescence and silence" in which the bullying and harassment of staff has been...
Dramatic fall in young people convicted of crimes of dishonesty
THE number of young people convicted of theft and other crimes of dishonesty has plummeted under the last decade, leading to a political...
Former orphanage residents to sue religious order over child abuse
Ten people are taking legal action against the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent De Paul. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16983940.former-orphanage-residents-to-sue-religious-order-over-child-abuse/?ref=rss
Activists bypass Sturgeon on new Indyref2 campaign
GRASSROOTS activists have launched a new campaign for Scottish independence amid growing frustration over the lack of progress under Nicola Sturgeon. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16983794.activists-bypass-sturgeon-on-new-indyref2-campaign/?ref=rss
Atlantic salmon boom generates £1 billion for Scotland’s economy
THE value of Atlantic Salmon to the Scottish economy has surpassed £1 billion for the first time, amid a surge in production and...
