Titanic theory says we will learn better from mistakes
Experiencing failure and avoiding over-confidence could have prevented some of the world’s greatest disasters, such as the sinking of the Titanic and the loss of two Nasa space shuttles, according to...
View ArticleScottish independence: ‘An historic day’ as referendum deal is signed
DAVID Cameron and Alex Salmond have signed a historic deal to ensure Scots make a “decisive and respected” call on whether to create a country independent from the rest of the United Kingdom in two...
View ArticleHealth watchdog wants better deal for Scottish seniors
OLDER people in Scotland’s hospitals need to be treated with greater compassion, dignity and respect, a health watchdog has concluded.Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) has demanded doctors and...
View ArticleYoung woman with baby indecently assaulted in park
A YOUNG mother was indecently assaulted as she sat on a park bench with her five-month-old baby.The suspect approached the woman in Kilmarnock’s Dean Park and asked her the time, then grabbed her and...
View ArticleThe Scotsman Cartoon - 16/10/12
TODAY’s cartoon shows David Cameron and Alex Salmond discussing the referendumIllustration by Iain Green
View ArticleGig review: Cheryl Cole, SECC, Glasgow
WHOEVER stage-managed the rise of Cheryl Cole’s celebrity career is to be congratulated (or blamed) for pulling off such a feat of artful window-dressing.But the fact that her paymasters have waited...
View ArticleScottish Business Briefing - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
WELCOME to scotsman.com’s Scottish Business Briefing. Every morning we bring you a comprehensive round-up of all news affecting business in Scotland today. ENERGY & UTILITIESShareholder value ‘may...
View ArticleBellway eyes Scottish land as housing market starts to pick up
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway is investing in land in Scotland in anticipation that a pick-up in the property market around London – that drove a 57 per cent jump in profits last year – will soon become more...
View ArticleScottish Independence: Alex Salmond challenges David Cameron to TV debate
ALEX Salmond has challenged David Cameron to a head-to-head televised debate on Scottish independence after signing a deal to allow the referendum to go ahead.• First minister says he would take on...
View ArticleInflation falls to 2.2% but energy bills likely to squeeze household finances...
INFLATION fell to its lowest level for nearly three years last month, but energy price hikes are expected to put household finances under pressure once more.• Inflation fell to 2.2% in September, down...
View ArticlePlexus continues expansion drive on the back of record revenues
OFFSHORE engineering firm Plexus said it was continuing a recruitment drive after posting record figures earlier today, as its patent wellhead system continued to gain traction with oil and gas...
View ArticleScottish Government accused of ‘21st century Highland clearances’
AN ANTIQUES specialist has claimed he is the victim of a “21st century Highland clearances” as he faces eviction from the croft that has been in his family for 60 years.Jeremy Gow is one of dozens of...
View ArticleSportingbet backs new offer
Sportingbet is to back an increased takeover offer from Britain’s biggest bookmaker William Hill in a deal valuing the online firm at more than £400 million.The company, which offers sports betting and...
View ArticleJohn Gibson: Dofonately a unique corner shop
Dofonately and for sure. Dofos, one of our best known corner shop, is for sale. It’s been in Blenheim Place, at the Elm Row-London Road roundabout, since 1953, owner Denise Davidson is telling me.Dofos...
View Article‘Childlike’ language used for elderly patients is criticised
A NEW report by health inspectors has criticised hospital staff for using patronising and “childlike” language towards older patients.The report, based on visits to eight hospitals across the country,...
View ArticleAnthony Brown: English Premier League is not a stamp of quality
ASIDE from England, which national squad has the most English Premier League players in it for the current batch of qualifiers? No, it’s not Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Holland, France, Croatia...
View ArticleScottish Independence: What will our young generation of voters decide on?
THEY are currently in the middle of their secondary school education, but in two years’ time their voice will be just as important as everyone else.The deal between Westminster and Holyrood paves the...
View ArticleFamily may never learn exactly how victim died in brawl
THE devastated family of a man who was killed after being attacked by a thug wielding a metal beer keg are “unlikely” to learn exactly how he died, a court has heard.Ryan Cameron and Ross Tait were on...
View ArticleMartin Hannan: Festival should be a logo zone
No doubt you have already had a good laugh at the attempts by Marketing Edinburgh and The Leith Agency to create snappy new slogans to promote the city. I thought “incredinburgh” was a joke, but...
View ArticleIncrease in breast cancer in over-65s
EXPERTS predict more than 100,000 women aged over 65 in Scotland will be living with breast cancer by 2040 – more than four times the number today.New research from Macmillan Cancer Support claims...
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