Thousands of gritters on hand to tackle freezing weather
The RAC Foundation warned drivers not to expect every road to be clear of snow and ice despite the size of the fleet.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053822.Thousands_of_gritters_on_hand_to_tackle_freezing_weather/
Improvements to free childcare needed, say Tories
Considerable improvements to the accessibility and flexibility of free childcare are needed, according to the Scottish Conservatives.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053824.Improvements_to_free_childcare_needed__say_Tories/
‘Small army’ leaving prison without job or accommodation, ex-minister warns
A “small army of people" are leaving prison without any form of employment or accommodation, a former minister has warned.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053826.___Small_army____leaving_prison_without_job_or_accommodation__ex_minister_warns/
Dossier details allegations of sexual abuse within Labour Party
Some 43 women have given anonymous testimony of incidents ranging from inappropriate touching to rape.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053825.Dossier_details_allegations_of_sexual_abuse_within_Labour_Party/
World’s first plastic-free supermarket aisle unveiled
UK retailers are urged to follow the lead of a Dutch supermarket chain in introducing aisles selling products free of plastic packaging.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053827.World___s_first_plastic_free_supermarket_aisle_unveiled/
Criticism of ‘cruel’ treatment as figures show 38 military dogs destroyed
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said that not enough effort was being made to rehome the animals.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053828.Criticism_of____cruel____treatment_as_figures_show_38_military_dogs_destroyed/
‘Skunk’ dominates UK cannabis market, study finds
High-potency strains of the drug accounted for the vast majority of police seizures in a sample of cases studied.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053830.___Skunk____dominates_UK_cannabis_market__study_finds/
Tigers could vanish from a third of protected areas, experts warn
Major management issues are leaving tiger populations at risk in 35% of sites assessed across 11 countries by WWF and partners.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053829.Tigers_could_vanish_from_a_third_of_protected_areas__experts_warn/
Newlyweds died of ‘burns complications’ from Grand Canyon helicopter crash
Ellie Milward and Jonathan Udall died in hospital from ‘complications of thermal injury’, a coroner said.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053832.Newlyweds_died_of____burns_complications____from_Grand_Canyon_helicopter_crash/
Further talks agreed in bid to resolve dispute over lecturers’ pensions
A spokesman for Universities UK acknowledged there was a ‘significant distance’ between the parties.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16053835.Further_talks_agreed_in_bid_to_resolve_dispute_over_lecturers____pensions/
