No growth report debate at SNP conference ‘astonishing’
A SENIOR SNP councillor has said it is “astonishing” that party members will not debate the party’s Growth Commission on independence at their...
Omagh bomb victim had been planning to emigrate to America
A 21-year-old man killed in the Omagh bomb had been preparing to emigrate to the United States. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16418323.omagh-bomb-victim-had-been-planning-to-emigrate-to-america/
Omagh bomb: surgeon describes arriving at hospital to ‘battlefield’ scenes
The senior surgeon at Tyrone County Hospital on the day of the Omagh bomb has described the scenes he saw as “like a...
Omagh bomb widower came close to taking his own life
A man who lost his wife in the Omagh bomb has spoken about the traumatic aftermath of the incident which almost led to...
Palestinian writer finally given visa for Edinburgh International Book Festival: but too late for her event
A PALESTINIAN writer has finally been granted a visa so she can appear at the Edinburgh International Book Festival – but too late...
Mixing alcohol and energy drinks ‘may impair judgement and cause risky behaviour’
Mixing energy drinks with alcohol could worsen the negative effects of binge-drinking, according to new research. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16418053.mixing-alcohol-and-energy-drinks-may-impair-judgement-and-cause-risky-behaviour/
Business chief quit over ‘resistance to change’
THE boss of one of Scotland’s biggest business membership groups walked away from the job after meeting resistance to his attempts to reform...
Pain-relieving drug ‘reduces need for epidural during labour’
A pain-relieving drug could help halve the number of women needing epidurals during labour, a study has said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16418094.pain-relieving-drug-reduces-need-for-epidural-during-labour/
Borders railway – helping businesses prosper and be more connected
More businesses are being encouraged to start, relocate and expand in the Scottish Borders, Midlothian and Edinburgh, where the Borders Railway is breathing...
Tributes paid to Glasgow School of Art teacher and writer John Calcutt, who has died age 67
ARTISTS, colleagues and the Glasgow School of Art have paid tribute to the influential academic, writer and teacher John Calcutt, who has died....
