‘No basis for criminal action’ over RBS small business scandal, says Crown Office
THE Crown Office has said there is no basis for a criminal action over complaints about Royal Bank of Scotland’s treatment of small...
Students are being left increasingly behind as lecturers chase lucrative research work
STUDENTS are left feeling like an “afterthought” at universities with lecturers concentrating on lucrative research than teaching, according to a student leader. ....
United Nations blacklists Scottish firms after international aid fraud
The United Nations has blacklisted Scottish “tax haven" firms after uncovering fraud in its global aid programme. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16383510.united-nations-blacklists-scottish-firms-after-international-aid-fraud/
Scots Labour councillor suggests Israeli secret service behind plot to stop Jeremy Corbyn being PM
A SCOTS Labour councillor has suggestedthat the Israeli secret service is behind Jewish newspapers’ criticism of the party’s stance on anti-Semitism. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16383585.scots-labour-councillor-suggests-israeli-secret-service-behind-plot-to-stop-jeremy-corbyn-being-pm/
Facebook feels the heat of MPs who demand action over data misuse to prevent a risk to democracy
DEMOCRACY is at risk unless regulators tackle a crisis caused by the manipulation of data to target people wiith fake news, MPs have...
Thunderstorms threaten to spoil “blood moon”
AN electric storm filled the sky above the Forth Road Bridge as Scotland gets set to battle thunderstorms this weekend. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16383509.thunderstorms-threaten-to-spoil-blood-moon/
Celtic call for talks in Old Firm ticket allocation row while restricting sales to Rangers fans
CELTIC have called for talks in an Old Firm tickets allocationrow after confirming it will restrict salesto Rangers fans at the next derby...
May among millions facing drug shortages in event of no-deal Brexit, says medicines chief
THERESA May is among millions of Britons who face the prospect of drastic drug shortages in the wake of a no-deal Brexit, the...
Staff shortages force weekend closure of Crieff minor injuries unit
A MINOR injuries facility plagued by staffing problems has been forced to close for the weekend because health chiefs said it would not...
A Selection Of The Week’s Best Pictures From Around The World to 27th July 2018
Here We Take A Look Back At Some Of The Best Images From Around The World This Past Week to the 27th July...
