Tory MSP rebuked over bungled drink-drive claim
A TORY MSP has been slated after wrongly suggesting a crackdown on drunk drivers led to more accidents on Scotland’s roads. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17296978.tory-msp-rebuked-over-bungled-drink-drive-claim/
Ten of the best images of the day from around the world – 13th December 2018
Here are ten of the best pictures from all over the world that made today’s news. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17296535.10-great-images-from-around-the-world-today/
Revised scheme of establishment makes it easier for community council’s to function
The council has improved its governance arrangements for the set-up and operation of community councils, the voluntary bodies that exist within statutory framework...
City Centre cycle journeys more than double
Cycle journeys to and from Glasgow city centre have more than doubled in less than ten years, according to new data collected by...
Scottish Budget: Income tax plans will raise £182 million above UK Government deductions
Income tax plans in the Scottish budget will raise an estimated £182 million above UK Government deductions for devolved tax powers, independent analysis...
Blizzard warning as Scotland braced for snow amid plummeting temperatures
Heavy snow and blizzards could develop across parts of the country, with the risk of freezing rain. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17296718.blizzard-warning-as-scotland-braced-for-heavy-snow-and-ice/
Streets in German town ‘paved in chocolate’ after massive leak at sweet factory
A German town has been left with streets ‘paved in chocolate’ after a tank of chocolate in a factory spilled and poured into...
Council scraps controversial tests for five-year-olds
A council has become the first in Scotland to scrap controversial standardised tests for five year-olds introduced by the government. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17296430.fife-council-first-in-scotland-to-scrap-p1-school-tests/
Plans revealed for Scotland’s tallest building to be built in Dundee
Plans have been unveiled for the tallest building in Scotland – a 39-storey skyscraper in Dundee. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17296545.plans-revealed-for-scotlands-tallest-building-to-be-built-in-dundee/
Nicola Sturgeon speaks out on ‘absolutely tragic’ death of new mum
NICOLA Sturgeon has spoken out about the “absolutely tragic” death of a new mother who collapsed in a disused part of a hospital....