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Anger over Kremlin’s honour for Scots arts benefactor
Vladimir Putin has sparked yet another Scottish political row by announcing a major honour for tycoon Sir Angus Grossart. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17189934.anger-over-kremlins-honour-for-scots-arts-benefactor/
Security supervisor murdered in “shocking” Lanarkshire violence is identified
POLICE investigating the “shocking" murder of a building site security supervisor in North Lanarkshire have yet to establish a motive. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17189821.security-supervisor-murdered-in-shocking-lanarkshire-violence-is-identified/
Gig economy workers in demand for fair treatment
Workers from Scotland’s gig economy have called on Glasgow City Council to do more to protect them from exploitation. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17189473.gig-economy-workers-in-demand-for-fair-treatment/
Thousands saved from illness by football in Scotland every year, says UEFA study
PLAYING football prevents around 5000 mental health and over 8000 cardiovascular disease cases in a year, according to a new study by European...
McDonnell rebuffs criticism from Labour colleagues on retaining Tory tax cuts
JOHN McDonnell has brushed off criticism from senior Labour figures after he made clear that a future Labour Government would support Philip Hammond’s...
Anger as trains to dump human excrement on Scotland’s tracks again
UNIONS have said they are appalled that high-speed trains being brought into service in Scotland will dump human waste onto train tracks. ....
Former policewoman settles £1m Hampden horse fall damages case
AN ex-mounted police officer who was suing for £1m damages after her horse fell on her while on duty at a Hampden cup...
SNP MP breaks gagging order to reveal ‘sexist bullying’ in former job
A SENIOR SNP MP has broken a so-called gagging order to speak out about the sexist bullying she says took place at her...
Derek Mackay rebuffs calls to cut income tax on middle-class Scots
The SNP Finance Secretary is under pressure to lift the higher rate threshold next April after Philip Hammond announced he was raising it...
Mike Ashley closes Evans Cycles stores in rescue deal
Billionaire Mike Ashley has stepped in to buy struggling bike retailer Evans Cycles which result in half of the bike chain’s shops closing...
