Sturgeon forced to correct road gaffe in speech
GREEN campaigners have called the Programme for Government a “mixed bag”, welcoming measures on electric cars and recycling, but lamenting progress on better...
Concern over children gambling make this not just another toy scare
The row over the ‘Vegas’-style slot machine toy on sale to children in Hamley’s is not the first time children’s toys have been...
Residents fear pollution from rig break-up yard
IT is a place of spectacular views and warm gulf stream waters which is home to seals, dolphins, porpoise and even the occasional...
RCN’s Theresa Fyffe: Public should speak up to ensure NHS staffing levels meet all our expectations
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Scotland is launching a public campaign to ask for more for nursing so that patients receive...
MP’s call for Hamley’s to withdraw children’s toy that ‘normalises’ gambling
Glasgow toy store Hamley’s is being urged to remove a toy from the shelves which an MP believes could train children to gamble....
Cheese maker demanding nearly £400,000 in compensation
A CHEESE maker has demanded a council pay him almost £400,000 in compensation after it lost a battle to condemn his products. ....
SNP under fire as public satisfaction in schools, NHS and transport plummets
ALMOST half of all adults are not satisfied with Scotland’s schools, health service and transport. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16688231.snp-under-fire-as-public-satisfaction-in-schools-nhs-and-transport-plummets/
SNP justice reforms fall far short of victims’ demands, say Tories
JUSTICE reforms outlined by the SNP “fall far short” of what victims and their families demanded, critics have said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16688232.snp-justice-reforms-fall-far-short-of-victims-demands-say-tories/
Labour adopts international definition of anti-Semitism but Corbyn sparks fresh row
THE Labour leadership has backed down in the row over the definition of anti-Semitism by adopting all of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s[IHRA]...
Finn’s Law celebration as First Minister backs police dog protection law
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after hearing that so-called Finn’s Law aimed at giving police dogs “the protection they deserve" is to be introduced this...
