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Scots back new laws to allow people to self-declare gender
Most Scots back plans to reform the law so that people can self-declare their gender, according to the findings of a landmark public consultation....
Nicola Sturgeon: Feminism is ‘not a choice – it’s common sense’
The debate over how to define feminism has raged for decades, and for two well-known, strong and successful women the answer is clear...
New concerns after internet firms and security services are criticised for UK terror attacks failings
CONCERNS have been raised about how Britain’s streets are being kept secure after internet firms, MI5, the Home Office and counter terrorist police...
Family ‘upset’ as hunt continues for woman responsible for Ayrshire hospital health worker stabbing
POLICE searching for a woman who stabbed a health worker in a hospital car park are appealing for potential dashcam footage. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17245345.family-upset-as-hunt-continues-for-woman-responsible-for-ayrshire-hospital-health-worker-stabbing/
Ministers launch ‘national discussion’ on plans to usher in tourist tax
PLANS to charge tourists an extra £5 a night have been modelled by Scottish ministers as they continue to examine the case for...
Brexit fishing row: Brussels wants future deal to ‘build on’ existing EU rights to UK waters
BRUSSELS is set to intensify the row over Brexit and fishing rights at this weekend’s EU summit after a leaked document revealed the...
‘Significant shortfall’ of cash for creditors in collapse of The Scotsman owner
THE administrators of the owners of The Scotsman have warned of “significant shortfall” of cash for creditors as it emerged the value of...
Millions of twinkling lights illuminate Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden
A “Cathedral of Light" is among the highlights of the mile-long trail through the Botanics which opens to the public on Friday. ....
Drones used in desperate bid to find missing deaf and blind dog who went missing on a walk
A desperate search has been launched to help trace a dog who went missing whilst out on a walk in Neilston. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17244848.drones-used-in-desperate-bid-to-find-missing-deaf-and-blind-dog-who-went-missing-on-a-walk/
Parents warned of ‘unprecedented’ school cuts and redundancies
PARENTS have been warned to brace for “unprecedented” school cuts as council bosses desperately try to plug a £60 million financial black hole....
