Cuts creating generation of lonely old people
CUTS to sheltered housing budgets are contributing to a generation of lonely older people, union leaders have said.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16143037.Cuts_creating_generation_of_lonely_old_people/?ref=rss
70 NHS Heroes for 70 Years: ‘I am delighted that the MRI scanner has helped to save so many lives’
THIS week the Herald is paying tribute to just a few of the remarkable NHS staff who have made a contribution to Scotland’s...
Ministers travel to Nepal to see homes built by Scots’ donations after earthquake
A group of ministers and elders are travelling to Nepal today to meet people they have helped rehouse after a devastating earthquake.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16143437.Ministers_travel_to_Nepal_to_see_homes_built_by_Scots__donations_after_earthquake/?ref=rss
prison officer jailed for sexually abusing inmates
A PRISON officer of 30 years is now behind bars for sexually assaulting two inmates at Barlinnie Prison.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16143772.prison_officer_jailed_for_sexually_abusing_inmates/?ref=rss
Tartan tat shop to pay £25,000 damages after Harris Tweed wins landmark legal ruling
A TARTAN “tat" shop has been told to pay £25,000 damages for giving the false impression it was registered as a trusted provider...
Police recruits told to bring own paper for lesson notes, says union
NEW recruits to Scotland’s cash-strapped police force have been told to bring their own paper to training if they want printed lesson notes,...
Global study supports drive for 20mph speed zones to cut deaths
RESIDENTIAL streets in Scotland could become 20mph zones after an international study boosted proposals for their introduction by concluding it would drastically reduce...
V&A Dundee defends use of Dutch firm to design its £80,000 new website
THE new V&A Dundee museum and gallery has defended its use of a Dutch web designer to create its online presence.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16143816.V_A_Dundee_defends_use_of_Dutch_firm_to_design_its___80_000_new_website/?ref=rss
Experts: Some of our Dark Matter is missing
ONE of the biggest mysteries in the universe has become even more elusive as Scottish scientists have discovered some dark matter is missing.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16143721.Experts__Some_of_our_Dark_Matter_is_missing/?ref=rss
Detectives visit Scotland in bid to solve case of German teenager who was murdered 30 years ago
THIRTY years ago a German teenager sat on the banks of Loch Ness dreaming of adventure — before boarding a ferry to her...
