Sturgeon says conference ‘new chapter on independence’
THIS week’s SNP conference will “mark the start of a new chapter in Scotland’s road to independence,” Nicola Sturgeon has predicted. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275035.Sturgeon_says_conference___39_new_chapter_on_independence__39_/
A bigger Fringe and a new Blueprint: series of pledges made by Festival as it launches 2018 programme
THIS year will see the biggest Edinburgh Festival Fringe yet, with more than 3,500 shows, nearly 57,000 performances, and plans for a major...
Alison Rowat: Putin’s ugly politics spoiling the beautiful game
SCOTLAND is not going to the World Cup, but there could be a busy old month ahead for members of the Tartan Army...
Fruit farms face chronic shortage of foreign labour
Producers fear crop may be left to rot as UK workers make up just one in 400 pickers . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16274129.Fruit_farms_face_chronic_shortage_of_foreign_labour/
Environmental regulator accused of ‘outrageous’ attempts to subvert FOI laws
SCOTLAND’S environmental regulator has been accused of “outrageous” attempts to subvert the public’s right to vital information about the impact of fish farming....
Teachers attack blanket testing plan for primary pupils
TEACHERS are being ordered to test all primary pupils in their class at the same time against guidelines, it has been claimed. ....
Carillion collapse to cost taxpayers £148m
The collapse of engineering giant Carillion will cost taxpayers an estimated £148 million and have a significant impact on workers, investors and firms...
Event focuses on cyber security in the workplace
THE Herald is hosting a Cyber Security Business Breakfast in the aftermath of what has been the largest data protection overhaul in 20...
Kate Spade’s heartbroken husband says designer suffered from depression
He said he and his daughter were devastated by her death. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275036.Kate_Spade___s_heartbroken_husband_says_designer_suffered_from_depression/
May facing No 10 showdown with Davis over Irish ‘back-stop’ customs plan
THERESA May is facing a Downing Street showdown with her Brexit Secretary today after a major row broke out over EU withdrawal plans,...
