Republicans and Democrats in final push ahead of US mid-term elections
The endgame is approaching as Americans prepare to deliver a verdict on the Trump presidency. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200114.republicans-and-democrats-in-final-push-ahead-of-us-mid-term-elections/
Caught in the Trap: as experts warn child poverty targets cannot be met
THERE is no chance of Scotland meeting its targets on cutting child poverty, without a change of welfare policy at Westminster, experts have...
Camapigner’s plea to make foodbanks part of the social security system
Foodbanks should be backed with government cash and brought under the auspices of the social security system, according to one of their pioneers...
10 of the best images from around the world
Here are ten of the best images from around the world on Sunday November 4 . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17199822.10-of-the-best-images-from-around-the-world/
Outlaw King: Robert the Bruce – the man, the myths, the mystery
A man with a plan . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17196396.robert-the-bruce-the-man-the-myths-the-mystery/
FUTURE SHOCK: Why was amateur philosopher’s ‘theory of everything’ so disturbing that it was banned?
BEFORE today’s difficult-to-digest main course is served, we’ll first cleanse the palate with a wee pop culture sorbet – just what does the...
Tories back directly-elected lords provosts to oversee multi-billion city deals
THE Scottish Tories have backed plans for directly-elected lord provosts in super-regions across the country, The Herald on Sunday can reveal. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200011.tories-back-directly-elected-lords-provosts-to-oversee-multi-billion-city-deals/
Calibre leads the way in Scottish Baftas
CALIBRE leads the way at tonight’s Scottish Baftas in Glasgow. The thriller has five nominations, followed by detective drama Shetland, which scored three....
How slavery made the modern Scotland
BUNCE Island, just off the Sierra Leone coast in west Africa, stands as a symbol of Scotland’s forgotten role in the Atlantic slave...
Slavery museum to be set up in Glasgow
GLASGOW is on the brink of marking its role in the slave trade with a major commemoration of its past. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200039.slavery-museum-to-be-set-up-in-glasgow/
