The Herald – Public Health Fears as Waste Collection Staff Set for Strike
30/05/2024 – The front page of The Herald leads on several major Scottish stories.
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- Public Health Fears as Waste Collection Staff Set for Strike: Waste collection staff are set to go on strike over a pay dispute, leading to public health concerns as rubbish is expected to pile up. The GMB union is balloting its members on industrial action after a pay offer from COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) was rejected. Author: Gaby McKay.[https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24352561.bin-strikes-return-workers-balloted-action/]
- Holyrood Votes to Bar MSP Matheson for 27 Days: Michael Matheson, an MSP, will be barred from Holyrood for 27 sitting days and lose his salary for 45 calendar days after breaching MSP conduct rules. This decision follows a heated debate in the Scottish Parliament. Author: Kathleen Nutt. [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24353301.matheson-handed-record-suspension-holyrood/]
- Sturgeon ‘Sorry’ Over A9 Delays: Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has apologised for delays in dualling the A9 road, acknowledging the project’s significance and the frustration it has caused. The Scottish Government has been urged to complete the project promptly. [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24352733.nicola-sturgeon-apologises-failure-dual-notorious-a9/#:~:text=Holyrood’s%20petitions%20committee%20has%20been,I%20regret%20that.]
- AI Breakthrough Over Heart Risk: Researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s School of Medicine have developed AI technology that can predict the risk of heart failure. This innovation aims to improve early diagnosis and treatment. [https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23514627.heart-attacks-diagnosed-using-ai-devised-scotland/]
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- Fort William ranked worst place in UK for a short break
- Home buyers not ‘ready to pay this premium’ for heat pumps
- Willie Haughey: ‘Heat pumps are not solution. Insulation is’
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