Bid for special ‘green plates badge of honour’ for ultra low-emission vehicles
Drivers of ultra-low emission vehicles could be given new green number plates as a “badge of honour” which could give them special privileges....
The Cool List: Movers, shakers and rule-breakers
The Scotland we look out at, from the Herald on Sunday, has spades of that indefinable something. It’s there in our musicians, our...
New York’s World Trade Centre subway station reopens for first time since 9/11
A New York City subway station has reopened for the first time since it was destroyed during the World Trade Centre attack 17...
Tory backlash over Boris Johnson’s Brexit ‘suicide vest’ jibe at Theresa May
Boris Johnson has faced a Tory backlash over his claim that Theresa May’s Brexit strategy had put the UK in a “suicide vest”...
Salisbury attack order came from highest level in Russian state, says Sajid Javid
The order to carry out the Salisbury nerve agent attack came from the “highest level” of the Russian state, the Home Secretary has...
The Cool List: Scotland’s movers, shakers and rule breakers
COOLNESS is something that is often difficult to define. We all think we know what it is when we see it. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16735767.scotlands-100-coolest-people-61-100/
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...
