Police stop and search powers set to be extended to tackle acid attacks and drone misuse
A consultation is underway. . http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/16735913.police-stop-and-search-powers-to-be-extended-to-tackle-acid-attacks/
Justice secretary orders review of Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
The Justice Secretary has ordered a full review of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme after critics warned some victims are unfairly denied payouts....
Lifeline to Scotland’s islands in jeopardy as ageing fleet faces soaring passenger numbers
IT’S so sunny on Arran that Michael Higgins can’t see the picture on his phone. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16735867.lifeline-to-scotlands-islands-in-jeopardy-as-ageing-fleet-faces-soaring-passenger-numbers/
Future shock: David Bowie poisoned the planet, but we’ll all be starmen soon anyway
WELCOME, readers old and new. At last count, the HoS sub-editor and my dear auld ma. For the uninitiated, Future Shock explores Scotland’s...
The week in pictures: 25 photographs that made this week’s news.
A collection of the most striking images which captured news and topical issues across the UK and around the world this week ....
One week which explains what’s wrong with the world
The coming week reveals how the big issues which have come to dominate the world – Brexit, Trump, terrorism, social media, war, immigration,...
Twisting the law, missing the point and stripping for kicks – Blimey, just blimey!
White noise . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16735839.ron-mckays-diary-twisting-the-law-missing-the-point-and-stripping-for-kicks-blimey-just-blimey/
ANALYSIS: Turnberry tax rise continues the feud between Trump and the SNP Government
INSIDE THE STORY . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16735841.analysis-turnberry-tax-rise-continues-the-feud-between-trump-and-the-snp-government/
12 top tips on how to retire early
Since 2012, David Sawyer has been on a journey, which has led him – halfway through – to reset his life. He has...
Boris Johnson’s marital infidelities are the least of our problems
News that Boris Johnson’s wife Marina has finally left him provided social media with some light relief from the ongoing tragedy of Brexit....
