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Glasgow flight seconds from disaster after it plummeted 500ft in 18 seconds due to autopilot error
A Flybe flight heading for Glasgow with 44 passengers on board was just seconds from disaster as it plummeted 500ft in 18 seconds...
Ambitious £27m vision seeks to transform Cairngorm into year-round resort
SNAKING down the mountainside, the dramatic rollercoaster would offer thrill-seekers an unforgettable plunge through one of Scotland’s most stunning landscapes. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17208357.ambitious-27m-vision-seeks-to-transform-cairngorm-into-year-round-resort/
Union Jacks removed from Harris Tweed clothes as overseers hit back at lack of action criticism
UNION Jack labels are being removed from certain Harris Tweed clothes following a row over them being sold as British. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17208027.union-jacks-removed-from-harris-tweed-clothes-as-overseers-hit-back-at-lack-of-action-criticism/
Scots scientists make Parkinson’s Disease breakthrough
Scottish researchers have made a breakthrough in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease which could result in better treatments which could prevent it developing,...
Holyrood first parliament to back People’s Vote on Brexit
HOLYROOD has become the first parliament in the UK to back a second Brexit referendum. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17208273.holyrood-first-parliament-to-back-peoples-vote-on-brexit/
Scotland facing Brexit ‘brain drain’ of research talent
Scottish universities are facing a ‘brain drain’ of top research talent in the wake of Brexit, ministers have warned. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17208201.scotland-facing-brexit-brain-drain-of-research-talent/
Michelin bosses give Scottish Government until end of month to save tyre plant
Mr Mackay said the tyre maker had agreed to give him a hearing “in about three weeks’ time" so he can put an...
Scots firm at centre of NHS waste scandal to sue over ‘unlawful’ termination
Shotts-based Healthcare Environmental Services (HES) is pursuing legal action against 17 NHS trusts in Yorkshire which “unlawfully” ended their contracts. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17207964.scots-firm-at-centre-of-nhs-waste-scandal-to-sue-over-unlawful-termination/
Celtic’s “deep regret” over abuse of youths by boys club founder
Celtic Football Club has talked of “deep regret" over the abuse carried out by paedophile Jim Torbett. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17207582.celtics-deep-regret-over-abuse-of-youths-by-boys-club-founder-jim-torbett/
Sharp fall in Scottish small business numbers
SCOTLAND lost almost one in 20 of its small private sector businesses last year, raising fears for the economy and local communities. ....
