Rape cases to be fast-tracked into court
SEXUAL offence cases are to be fast-tracked by prosecutors and the courts to help victims. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410524.rape-cases-to-be-fast-tracked-into-court/
Tory former chief whip and Mr Bean star back Boris Johnson in burka row
Mr Johnson is facing investigation by an independent panel. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410412.tory-former-chief-whip-and-mr-bean-star-back-boris-johnson-in-burka-row/
Business chiefs urge scrapping of immigration targets after Brexit
A new CBI report on post-Brexit migration recommends avoiding visas and including migration in trade talks . . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410413.business-chiefs-urge-scrapping-of-immigration-targets-after-brexit/
Crackdown on rail jargon for half a million routes
Unnecessary or potentially misleading language such as Route Direct and Any Permitted is being removed or clarified. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410414.crackdown-on-rail-jargon-for-half-a-million-routes/
Type 1 diabetes patients diagnosed at young age ‘have shorter life expectancy’
The authors said there is a need to consider adding recommendations about the age of onset in future guidelines. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410415.type-1-diabetes-patients-diagnosed-at-young-age-have-shorter-life-expectancy/
Unionism needs to wake up to prospect of united Ireland, says Mike Nesbitt
The former Ulster Unionist leader also challenged nationalist and republican leaders to say unionists would be a welcome in a united Ireland. ....
Protesters demand Boris Johnson quits in burka comments row
The Uxbridge MP said Muslim women wearing face coverings look like letter boxes. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410417.protesters-demand-boris-johnson-quits-in-burka-comments-row/
Scientists reveal how blue light from smartphones accelerates blindness
Prolonged exposure can damage the retina and cause an incurable eye disease. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410418.scientists-reveal-how-blue-light-from-smartphones-accelerates-blindness/
Everything Samsung announced at its Unpacked event
Samsung, the global technology leader, has once again made waves in the consumer electronics space with its latest product unveiling at the highly...
Edinburgh book festival undermined by visa issues, says Nicola Sturgeon
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has voiced strong concerns after organisers of the Edinburgh Book Festival highlighted that securing permission for international artists...
