News
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....
Scottish jobs market improves, but pay worries continue
SCOTLAND’S jobs market improved in the last quarter, with employment up and unemployment down, but stagnant wage growth continued to cause concern. ....
Families of murdered Scottish soldiers ask for CCTV to protect memorials
Family members of three Scottish soldiers murdered by the IRA in Belfast are to request that CCTV be installed to protect memorials to...
Dozens dead after motorway bridge collapses
DOZENS of people are feared dead after about 10 vehicles were involved when a bridge collapsed during a sudden and violent storm in...
South African singer Marah Louw to perform at Nelson Mandela Centenary Gala Dinner in Glasgow
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation (NMSMF) is delighted that one of South Africa’s star singers and friend of Nelson Mandela – MARAH...
