David Pratt: How bombs made in Scotland are helping to fuel death toll in Yemen
They were returning from a picnic when death rained down on their school bus. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16412459.david-pratt-how-bombs-made-in-scotland-are-helping-to-fuel-death-toll-in-yemen/
One woman’s bravery saved 15 men from certain death
A storm was brewing when the William Hope steamer left Fraserburgh in October 1884. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16412487.one-womans-bravery-saved-15-men-from-certain-death/
Beast from the East then hot summer means poor shooting for grouse season
Scotland’s grouse estates are facing an exceptionally poor season this year after the Beast from the East cold snap and the recent heatwave...
Nuclear convoys and sports give police £4m windfall
Police Scotland is expecting a £4 million windfall from external organisations for protecting nuclear waste shipments and policing sporting events. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16412532.nuclear-convoys-and-sports-give-police-4m-windfall/
Why men at 50 are catnip to women
A study published in the journal Science Advances this week found that men continue to increase in attractiveness until the age of 50....
Call for inquiry into ‘jobs for the boys’ university principal appointment
FUNDING chiefs have been urged to investigate the “jobs for the boys” appointment of a new Scottish university principal. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16412133.call-for-inquiry-into-jobs-for-the-boys-university-principal-appointment/
House of Fraser can be “Harrods of the High Street”, says Mike Ashley as Sports Direct snaps up stores for £90m
Mike Ashley’s has pledged to turn the ailing House of Fraser into the “Harrods of the High Street” after Sports Direct stepped in...
‘Amazon tax’ plan to rescue UK’s decaying high streets
Scottish high street stores are pleading for tax relief after the Chancellor suggested he was planning an “Amazon tax” raid on online retailers....
Clutha helicopter crash inquiry to begin in April next year
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the Clutha helicopter tragedy will begin in April next year, the Crown Office has announced. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16412517.clutha-helicopter-crash-inquiry-to-begin-in-april-next-year/
Warm weather boosts UK’s economic growth as retail sales increase
BRITAIN’S recent heatwave has boosted economic growth, according to experts, with both retail sales and construction experiencing a lift over the last few...
