Girl jumped off building after orphanage beating, inquiry told
A former children’s home resident has told an abuse inquiry that a girl jumped from a building to her death after getting “battered"...
Davidson throws down gauntlet to May on immigration, NHS and tax
RUTH Davidson has challenged her own party over immigration, NHS funding and taxation as part of a pitch to centre-ground Scots ahead of...
University helps improve cleft palate surgery in developing countries using maths
Innovative facial mapping technology developed by mathematicians at the University of Glasgow is set to revolutionise surgery on children with cleft lip and...
Local kiltmaker awarded prestigious commission to design national football tartans
GORDON Nicolson Kiltmakers, located on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, is a local retailer of highlandwear specialising in bespoke kilt outfits, accessories and exclusive tartans....
Scotland’s abortion rate at highest level for five years
The abortion rate in Scotland is at its highest level for five years, new figures show. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16255647.Scotland_s_abortion_rate_at_highest_level_for_five_years/
Man to be reported after Skye wildfire
A man will be reported to prosecutors following a wildfire on Skye. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16255733.Man_to_be_reported_after_Skye_wildfire/
Pictures reveal ‘breathtaking’ revamped Westminster Abbey gallery
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries – more than 52ft above the abbey’s floor – will display 300 treasures from the abbey’s collection. ....
Troon Beach chaos sees ‘foul-mouthed and boozed-up’ teens swarm area
THIS is the moment a sleepy Ayrshire town was overrun with “foul-mouthed and boozed-up teens” on one of the hottest days of the...
Rugby player who died during triathlon ‘spent 20 minutes in the water’
A FORMER rugby player who died while competing in a triathlon was left in the water for 20 minutes, an inquest has heard....
Ian McEwan to maintain ‘degree of scepticism’ about Harvey Weinstein allegations
Author Ian McEwan has said he will maintain a “degree of scepticism" about the allegations facing Harvey Weinstein until he has heard them...
