Police plans to bill councils for road closures during Orange walks shelved
PLANS which could have hiked the cost of Orange Walks and other parades and marches across Scotland have been shelved by Policehttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16052681.Police_plans_to_bill_councils_for_road_closures_during_Orange_walks_shelved/
In pictures: Scotland in the snow in the 60s and 70s
Charming archival images from The Herald & Times archive of Scotland in the snow.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16052712.In_pictures__Scotland_in_the_snow_in_the_60s_and_70s/
Commuter misery as no deadline given on train carriage cuts
COMMUTERS face months of misery after transport bosses refused to say how long carriage cuts on the country’s busiest rail route will last.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16052818.Commuter_misery_as_no_deadline_given_on_train_carriage_cuts/
The day in pictures: Stunning photographs that captured the news around the world on Tuesday
View the news in pictures. News stories and topical issues using the most striking images from the UK around the world.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16052569.The_day_in_pictures___Stunning_photographs_that_captured_the_news_around_the_world_on_Tuesday/
Football Act repeal clears parliamentary hurdle
James Kelly’s bill to repeal the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act completes stage 2 at Holyrood.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16051726.Football_Act_repeal_clears_parliamentary_hurdle/
Amazon offers delivery charge refund for ‘misleading’ fees
A representative from Amazon has said customers should get in touch if they feel they have been misled over delivery charges.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16051795.Amazon_offers_delivery_charge_refund_for__misleading__fees/
Four dead on roads as heavy snow hits UK
Motorists have been warned to drive carefully because of treacherous icy conditions on the roads.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16051868.Four_dead_on_roads_as_heavy_snow_hits_UK/
Rape convictions in Scotland at lowest level in almost a decade
THE conviction rate for rape and attempted rape has fallen to its lowest level in almost a decade, according to official figures.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16052165.Rape_convictions_in_Scotland_at_lowest_level_in_almost_a_decade/
Delivery companies inflated charges for “awkward areas”.
DELIVERY companies inflated prices for rural customers to put them off ordering items online, it has been claimed.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16052225.Delivery_companies_inflated_charges_for__quot_awkward_areas_quot__/
Woman just a third of witnesses to Holyood committees
BARELY a third of witnesses to Holyrood’s committees are women, according to new research which has prompted an action plan to improve the...
