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Former Head of Civil Service Sir Jeremy Heywood dies from cancer

SIR Jeremy Heywood, the former Cabinet Secretary and head of the UK Civil Service, has died from cancer, Downing Street has said. ....

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Remembering the Great War’s ‘forgotten diggers’

Hundreds of Aboriginal men served in Australian forces despite being prohibited from doing so. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200108.remembering-the-great-wars-forgotten-diggers/

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4,000-strong migrant caravan splinters in Mexican state

Some migrants are continuing towards the capital, while others are staying at the coastal state of Veracruz. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200115.4000-strong-migrant-caravan-splinters-in-mexican-state/

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Republicans and Democrats in final push ahead of US mid-term elections

The endgame is approaching as Americans prepare to deliver a verdict on the Trump presidency. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200114.republicans-and-democrats-in-final-push-ahead-of-us-mid-term-elections/

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Camapigner’s plea to make foodbanks part of the social security system

Foodbanks should be backed with government cash and brought under the auspices of the social security system, according to one of their pioneers...

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Caught in the Trap: as experts warn child poverty targets cannot be met

THERE is no chance of Scotland meeting its targets on cutting child poverty, without a change of welfare policy at Westminster, experts have...

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10 of the best images from around the world

Here are ten of the best images from around the world on Sunday November 4 . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17199822.10-of-the-best-images-from-around-the-world/

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FUTURE SHOCK: Why was amateur philosopher’s ‘theory of everything’ so disturbing that it was banned?

BEFORE today’s difficult-to-digest main course is served, we’ll first cleanse the palate with a wee pop culture sorbet – just what does the...

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Outlaw King: Robert the Bruce – the man, the myths, the mystery

A man with a plan . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17196396.robert-the-bruce-the-man-the-myths-the-mystery/

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Tories back directly-elected lords provosts to oversee multi-billion city deals

THE Scottish Tories have backed plans for directly-elected lord provosts in super-regions across the country, The Herald on Sunday can reveal. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17200011.tories-back-directly-elected-lords-provosts-to-oversee-multi-billion-city-deals/