Israeli military response to Gaza protests was surgical: Ambassador
Israeli forces used live fire in a “measured” and “surgical” way, the country’s ambassador to the UK claimed as the British government called...
Unemployment down 6,000 in Scotland
Unemployment in Scotland fell by 6,000 in the first three months of the year, new figures show. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16226102.Unemployment_down_6_000_in_Scotland/
Taoiseach condemns use of Down Syndrome images in abortion referendum
The Taoiseach has branded the use of children with Down Syndrome in posters for the abortion referendum as “wrong”. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16226140.Taoiseach_condemns_use_of_Down_Syndrome_images_in_abortion_referendum/
Seattle backs ‘head tax’ on large companies like Amazon to help homeless
Officials in Seattle have unanimously approved a tax on large businesses such as Amazon and Starbucks to fund the fight against homelessness after...
Mother scares off bear attacking five-year-old daughter
A five-year-old girl attacked by a black bear outside her home over the weekend is expected to recover thanks to the quick thinking...
William Hill chairman lashes out over betting terminals crackdown
Roger Devlin rebuked Culture Secretary Matt Hancock for making a ‘catastrophic’ decision which potentially threatens 20,000 UK jobs. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16225967.William_Hill_chairman_lashes_out_over_betting_terminals_crackdown/
Lib Dems demand apology for suicide prevention plan delay
Ministers should apologise for failing to replace the national suicide prevention strategy for more than a year, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said....
Piece of Glasgow history gone as Sauchiehall Street fire demolition works intensify
A PART of the iconic Sauchiehall Street lay in tatters on Monday as demolition works after March’s devastating fire intensified. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16226025.Piece_of_Glasgow_history_gone_as_Sauchiehall_Street_fire_demolition_works_intensify/
Firefighters tackle industrial estate blaze in Glenrothes
Around 40 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a unit on an industrial estate. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16225887.Firefighters_tackle_industrial_estate_blaze_in_Glenrothes/
Holyrood vote set to trigger constitutional crisis over Brexit
A constitutional crisis is looming as the Scottish Parliament appears poised to formally refuse to give consent to Theresa May’s Brexit legislation. ....
