SNP councillor in sexism row over ‘BBC bias’ protest
An SNP councillor has been the recipient of an expletive-laden tirade during an online row over sexism at a ‘BBC bias’ protest. ....
First fully electric rail service operating on Edinburgh to Glasgow line
The first fully electric service on the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line is in operation. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16394871.first-fully-electric-rail-service-operating-on-edinburgh-to-glasgow-line/
Scotland faces extra ‘challenge’ from interest rate hike
SCOTLAND’S sluggish economy means the country faces extra challenges after the Bank of England raised interest rates to their highest in nine years,...
Loyalist group re-routes march after Glasgow priest attack
A PROTESTANT organisation is to move a march due to take go past a Glasgow Catholic church where a priest was attacked. ....
BBC climb down in row with pro-indy blogger who had YouTube channel shut down in copyright row
THE BBC has done a u-turn in its row with a pro-independence blogger who has had his YouTube channel reinstated. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16394675.bbc-climb-down-in-row-with-pro-indy-blogger-who-had-youtube-channel-shut-down-in-copyright-row/
Which regions have the most National Lottery winners?
Scotland is again home to winners of a life-changing National Lottery prize but the South East remains the area with most of the...
Headphones play crucial role as father delivers baby in bathroom
Richard Cox used his iPhone earphones to tie off baby Emilie’s umbilical cord. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16393948.headphones-play-crucial-role-as-father-delivers-baby-in-bathroom/
Bank of England hikes rates to highest level since 2009
Members of the nine-strong Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to raise rates to 0.75% from 0.5%. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16393996.bank-of-england-hikes-rates-to-highest-level-since-2009/
National Whale and Dolphin Watch sees record sightings reported
The Sea Watch Foundation is asking the public to be on the look-out for sealife across Britain. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16394003.national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-sees-record-sightings-reported/
Pope alters church’s position on death penalty
Pope Francis has changed church teaching on the death penalty by saying it can never be approved because it attacks the inherent dignity...
