Watchdog warns of Microsoft web flaw
AN IT watchdog has warned against using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browser because of a possible security flaw.The German government agency overseeing IT safety said people should use other...
View ArticleAberdeen Hospital fails health inspection
Health chiefs yesterday ordered one of Scotland’s biggest hospitals to make a series of improvements after an unannounced inspection sparked concerns over infection control.Aberdeen Royal Infirmary was...
View ArticlePlans to make accused pay towards Scottish court costs branded ‘unjust’
PLANS to make those accused of crimes pay contributions to legal fees, even if they are found innocent, are “unjust”, Kenny MacAskill has been warned.Christine Grahame, told the justice secretary that...
View ArticleComment: Sink-or-swim strategy could leave Afghans isolated
THE announcement on Monday night by the Nato military command in Afghanistan that alliance troops would no longer conduct small-scale combat operations with Afghan forces represents a major downgrading...
View ArticleSNP court challenge over EU legal advice described as ‘unfortunate’ by...
The Scottish Government’s decision to mount a court challenge against a ruling that it should reveal whether it has received legal advice on the status of an independent Scotland in the EU was...
View ArticleAllan Massie: Difficult hands to play in referendum game
Alex Salmond and David Cameron both have risks and problems to face over the ballot, writes Allan MassieDavid Cameron and Alex Salmond will meet at the Joint Ministerial Council today before the First...
View ArticleFarming: Biofueling the fires of protest
A LEAKED European Union document suggesting that the biofuels element of the Renewable Energy Directive be scrapped yesterday produced an angry reaction from the English NFU.NFU chief combinable crops...
View ArticleFarming: Olympic stars milking the opportunity
LATER this month, posters with the latest group of celebrities all with milky moustaches supporting the sale of milk will be unveiled and, not surprisingly, they will feature some of Team GB’s Olympic...
View ArticleTV preview: ITV’s new drama, Homefront
Services families are given a voice through ITV’s new drama, Homefront, writes Lisa WilliamsLast year, military wives stepped into the spotlight in the most extraordinary fashion.Contrary to the image...
View ArticleThe Scotsman cartoon 19/09/12
For today’s effort our cartoonist has some fun with Donald Trump’s recent wind farm advertisment.Illustration Iain Green
View ArticleImages of Scotland: Starnay Bay near St Abbs
This photograph by Peter Scott from Reston shows off the crystal-clear water of Starnay Bay near St Abbs in the Borders{http://www.facebook.com/#!/scotsmanonline|View more images of Scotland on our...
View ArticlePlans to replace Edinburgh’s Sick Kids hospital are confirmed
HEALTH Secretary Alex Neil has confirmed that plans to build a replacement for Edinburgh’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences have been approved. Plans to move...
View ArticleScottish Business Briefing - Wednesday 19 September
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.BANKINGChances raised for Bank of England to...
View ArticleHeineken nears Tiger beer deal
Dutch brewing giant Heineken has moved a step closer to winning control of the Tiger beer brand after agreeing a deal with Thai billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.Under the deal, Heineken – which...
View ArticleUK sales boost for online clothing retailer Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos posted booming UK sales figures today, making up for a slowdown in growth in its overseas markets.The Aim-quoted group reported that UK sales rose by 15 per cent to £49.9...
View ArticleDennis Canavan: Breaking up UK ‘good for Labour party in Scotland’
FORMER Labour MP Dennis Canavan has insisted that Scottish independence would lead to a “renaissance” for the party and revive it following a series of disastrous election defeats at the hands of the...
View ArticleFrench Connection slumps into red
Fashion retailer French Connection slumped to a £6.3 million half-year loss today as it warned shareholders its recovery “is likely to take some time”.The group vowed to improve ranges, sharpen prices...
View ArticleBoE hints at further QE despite inflation warning
The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) believes inflation may not fall to its 2 per cent target as early as it had expected, as minutes of its latest meeting showed it is poised to step...
View ArticleScottish lifeboats see busiest summer for six years
SCOTLAND’S lifeboat crews have had their busiest summer for call outs for six years, according to a new report by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution • Lifeboats were launched an average of nearly...
View ArticleRadio listener with Jim Gilchrist
REMEMBER Joseph Anton? Perhaps not, but you’ll remember the event surrounding him. Mr Anton was the alias adopted by author Salman Rushdie in 1989 after Muslim extremists declared a fatwa – effectively...
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