Tories under fire after quitting crisis-hit council
THE Conservatives have been accused of deserting one of Scotland’s most troubled councils after their withdrawal left the administration in turmoil. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16254443.Tories_under_fire_after_quitting_crisis-hit_council/
Boris should have more power over Brexit, says senior Tory
BORIS Johnson has been “hobbled” in his role as Foreign Secretary and should have a greater say over the UK’s strategy on Brexit,...
Economist to lead Italy to new election amid political drama
An economist has been tipped to lead Italy to early elections after populist parties failed to convince the president their Cabinet picks would...
Cyber crime poses increasing threat, police report finds
Online credit card fraud and other types of cyber crime pose an increasing threat, new figures show. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16254313.Cyber_crime_poses_increasing_threat__police_report_finds/
Lesley Laird to be new Scottish Labour deputy leader
Shadow Scottish secretary Lesley is to become Labour’s new deputy leader north of the border. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16254315.Lesley_Laird_to_be_new_Scottish_Labour_deputy_leader/
Layer of ocean ‘scum’ cuts carbon uptake by 50 per cent, study shows
An invisible layer of scum on the sea surface reduces carbon dioxide exchange between the atmosphere and the oceans by 50 per cent,...
Further splits in Yes movement over Growth Commission
MORE splits have emerged over the SNP’s Growth Commission, with a former deputy party leader saying it made him despair and a former...
Warning as firefighters tackle Highlands wildfires for a second day
FIREFIGHTERS have warned that wildfires can kill as efforts to tackle three in the Highlands entered a second day. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16254221.Warning_as_firefighters_tackle_Highlands_wildfires_for_a_second_day/
Plans to protect shop and retail workers win ‘overwhelming’ support
The “overwhelming" response to plans to increase protection for shop workers and bar staff selling age-restricted products shows a change in the law...
Teenage girl missing from Ayrshire found in Manchester
A teenage girl who went missing from Ayrshire with a 12-year-old boy has been found safe and well in Manchester. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16254254.Teenage_girl_missing_from_Ayrshire_found_in_Manchester/
