Privacy fears over method used to take Vicky’s DNA

12:59am Thursday 4th December 2008

The controversial method used to establish a DNA profile of murder victim Vicky Hamilton should not become widespread practice, both police and campaigners said yesterday.

Islay shaken by triple road fatality

12:20am Thursday 4th December 2008

An island community was in shock last night after two men and a young boy were killed in a road crash. Jamie MacTaggart, aged 10, and his father, 38-year-old Dugald MacTaggart, died when their pick-up truck and another vehicle collided on the island of Islay.

Public urged to send ‘square stocking’ gifts to UK troops

12:22am Thursday 4th December 2008

It began in 1914 with a gift for everyone in King’s uniform who was posted abroad, and culminated last year in an outpouring of public support which overwhelmed the armed forces’ ability to cope.

Conjoined twin dies after being separated from sister

12:39am Thursday 4th December 2008

A baby girl was fighting for her life last night after her conjoined twin died following emergency surgery to separate them.

Stamp of approval for Christmas e-card

12:40am Thursday 4th December 2008

A new e-mail Christmas card designed for The Herald Friends of Maggie's campaign is launched today.

University unveils gift sculpture

12:57am Thursday 4th December 2008

A bronze skeleton created by sculptor Kenny Hunter was unveiled at Edinburgh University yesterday.

Bottle linked to Whisky Galore story fetches £2200

12:56am Thursday 4th December 2008

A bottle of whisky recovered from the wreck of a cargo ship that inspired the film Whisky Galore sold at auction yesterday for £2200 to a teenager fascinated by its remarkable story.

Yet another Scottish building company goes bust

12:52am Thursday 4th December 2008

Another Scottish building firm has gone into administration. Langvale, the Perth-based property developer, was forced to call in practitioners from KPMG as the housing slump appeared to leave it unable to service its debts.

Redundancies at Herald & Times Group

12:52am Thursday 4th December 2008

The Herald and Times Group yesterday announced plans for a radical restructure to create a multi-media editorial operation.

Mother ‘disgusted’ at inquest into soldier son’s death

12:51am Thursday 4th December 2008

The mother of a Royal Marine who died in a fire fight in Afghanistan said yesterday she was "disgusted" at the outcome of an inquest into his death.

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