SNP claims Brexit ‘chaos’ may lead to Scottish NHS privatisations
A “power grab" over public procurement could lead to more privatisation in Scotland’s NHS, the SNP has claimed. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16413489.snp-claims-brexit-chaos-may-lead-to-scottish-nhs-privatisations/
Nearly one in 10 NHS Borders ops cancelled in past year for lack of beds or staff
PATIENTS in the Borders are more likely than anywhere else in Scotland to have an operation cancelled for factors such as staff shortages,...
Coffee, cake and fur balls: the crazy world of Glasgow’s cat cafe
At first glance, the Purrple Cat Cafe in Glasgow’s Trongate looks like any normal cafe. Nothing appears unusual, except the large purple cat...
Why Scotland is getting more overweight – and what we can do about it
ON this bustling, city centre street in Glasgow, KFC – where you can chose between a 6, 10 or 14 piece “bargain bucket”...
Plans for golf links on Scottish wildlife site ‘would be blocked’ in England
Intensely controversial plans to build a golf course on one of Scotland’s most precious coastal wildlife sites would be blocked in England, according...
Family of two brothers found dead after a night out reveal drugs fears
THE heartbroken family of two brothers who died hours apart after a night out have said the pair did take drugs but they...
Online bullying warning as Scots pupils go back to school
Scotland’s anti-bullying tsar has warned parents that they must teach their children “digital literacy” or they could be targeted by fellow pupils on...
The SNP’s legendary party unity could be finally about to crack
As Labour and the Conservatives tear themselves apart over Brexit, the SNP’s legendary party unity remains its greatest asset. But it is being...
The Big Read: What went wrong with democracy?
This is a time of high political anxiety. No one seems to be very sure of much anymore. Not that long ago it...
How cheap and flammable insulation may have rapidly spread the Glasgow art school fire
FLAMMABLE insulation panels which also give off toxic gases when set alight were used in the fateful Mackintosh building refurbishment rather than more...
