Pope speaks of ‘pain and shame’ at Catholic church failures over clerical abuse during visit to Ireland
The Pope has spoken of his pain and shame at the failure of church authorities to tackle the grave scandal of clerical abuse...
Bailiffs sent to more than 81,000 firms for failing to pay business rates
Bailiffs were unleashed on 222 business premises every day in 2017-18 because of rates arrears. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16600902.bailiffs-sent-to-more-than-81000-firms-for-failing-to-pay-business-rates/
New Zealand comic Rose Matafeo named funniest at the Edinburgh Fringe
New Zealand comic Rose Matafeo has won the award for best comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe with her stand-up routine Horndog. ....
Uber heads in new direction with Toyota on self-driving cars
Toyota is investing 500 million dollars as part of the alliance. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16602182.uber-heads-in-new-direction-with-toyota-on-self-driving-cars/
UK is “diminished” by it clampdown on artist visas, festival director says as he is awarded Herald prize
A clampdown on visas for visiting writers and artists is diminishing the UK’s worldwide reputation, the director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival...
‘Multiple’ people killed in Florida shooting
Several people have been killed in a mass shooting at an entertainment complex in Florida, police have said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16600582.multiple-people-killed-in-florida-shooting/
Hats off to policewomen
Scottish policewoman may wear the same hats as their male colleagues. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16601889.hats-off-to-policewomen/
Former Vatican envoy pens accusing letter over disgraced cardinal case
The letter also accuses Pope Francis of having initially rehabilitated McCarrick despite being informed of his attitudes. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16600744.former-vatican-envoy-pens-accusing-letter-over-disgraced-cardinal-case/
Presidents and politicians honour John McCain’s life of service
Presidents and US politicians from both parties have honoured Senator John McCain’s decades of service to his country following his death at the...
