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£10,000 plea to make organic dairy farm plastics-free
A farmer is trying to raise £10,000 in a bid to transform his land into the UK’s first plastic-free organic dairy farm. ....
Man accused of cutting off woman’s hand to steal ring
A man has appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow for a second time accused of cutting a wheelchair-bound woman’s...
Major Harris Tweed industry archive to go online
ITS devotees include pop veteran Madonna, former Dr Who Matt Smith and actress Gwyneth Paltrow. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16345730.major-harris-tweed-industry-archive-to-go-online/
Warm weather and royal wedding boost for economy
The UK economy benefited from a retail rebound in May as the sector received a “double boost” from warm weather and the royal...
Health board to investigate patients’ bullying claims
The former chief inspector of prisons in Scotland has been appointed to chair an inquiry into mental health services at NHS Tayside. ....
Spikes in Tayside hospital admissions ‘clearly linked’ to air pollution, study finds
SPIKES in air pollution in Tayside were clearly linked to a “large increase" hospital admissions and GP visits over a 15 year period,...
Angry traders hit by fire at Mackintosh building call for help to save businesses
WEALTHY benefactors who would traditionally donate to the Glasgow School of Art should be encouraged to help out businesses hit by the devastating...
ICO intends to fine Facebook £500,000 for breaching Data Protection Act
A watchdog says the social media site failed to safeguard people’s information. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16346279.ico-intends-to-fine-facebook-500000-for-breaching-data-protection-act/
Meghan dazzles in emerald green as royal couple begin Dublin trip
Harry told leading figures the UK and Ireland had a ‘very special relationship between two proud, sovereign countries’. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16346299.meghan-dazzles-in-emerald-green-as-royal-couple-begin-dublin-trip/
Trump trademark win after latest attack of Britain’s corporate clones
The Trump Organization has won a crunch trademark battle against a firm set up with a name similar to one its Scottish golf...
