Train passengers given more protection over ‘honest mistakes’ with tickets
Rail passengers issued with a penalty fare after making an “honest mistake” will have greater protection under rules which come into force on...
Ministry of Justice: Householders can protect themselves if in fear of death
The Ministry of Justice has reiterated that a householder has the right to defend their family from intruders if they believe their lives...
Few pieces of evidence needed to catch German backpacker’s killers
A detective hunting the killers of a German backpacker says he only needs fractional pieces of evidence to bring the chief suspects to...
Study links adult lung conditions to childhood illnesses and parental smoking
Three-quarters of cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be traced back to exposures during childhood, a study has found.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16141473.Study_links_adult_lung_conditions_to_childhood_illnesses_and_parental_smoking/?ref=rss
Russia warns UK is ‘playing with fire’ over Salisbury nerve agent attack
The warning came after one of the victims, Yulia Skripal, revealed she is recovering.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16141474.Russia_warns_UK_is____playing_with_fire____over_Salisbury_nerve_agent_attack/?ref=rss
Edinburgh to be UK’s most youthful city by 2027
The Scottish capital will be the UK’s most youthful city by 2027, new research has revealed.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16140210.Edinburgh_to_be_UK_s_most_youthful_city_by_2027/?ref=rss
Crowds call for an end to spate of deaths in London
Protesters and community leaders have gathered in east London to call for an end to a recent spate of gang violence in which...
Harry and Meghan to attend UK team trials for Invictus Games
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend the UK team trials for the Invictus Games.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16141476.Harry_and_Meghan_to_attend_UK_team_trials_for_Invictus_Games/?ref=rss
Little over a third of Scots deterred by sugar tax
SCIENTISTS are back in the dark over what dark matter could be, after new observations cast doubt on a previous breakthrough.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16140201.Little_over_a_third_of_Scots_deterred_by_sugar_tax/?ref=rss
City centre owners to get property inspection grants for first time
HOMEOWNERS and firms in Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site are to get grants to pay for the inspection and maintenance of their historic homes...
