Scottish News | Herald Scotland http://www.heraldscotland.com/news Scottish News | Herald Scotland Copyright 2013 Herald & Times Group all rights reserved 2013-05-22T22:25:05+01:00 New Calmac ferry route launches http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport/new-calmac-ferry-route-launches.21142326 The first sailing of the new CalMac service is scheduled to depart from Ardrossan at 6.40pm tomorrow and arrive in Campbeltown at 9.20pm. Search for survivors after deadly Oklahoma tornado http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/search-for-survivors-after-deadly-oklahoma-tornado.21148151 President Barack Obama has spoken of his gratitude to rescuers who helped some of the thousands of people caught up in the deadly storm he described as "one of the most destructive tornadoes in history". Soldier beheaded by two terrorists, citing Allah, in London machete attack http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/two-shot-after-man-hacked-to-death-in-london-street.1369236874 A major police operation was launched today after two terrorists murdered a soldier in the street in broad daylight. Alarm at plans for yet more closures of courts http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/alarm-at-plans-for-yet-more-closures-of-courts.21147612 A fresh round of controversial court closures is being lined up beyond those already planned across Scotland. £250,000 a year for spine surgeon who botched operations http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/250000-a-year-for-spine-surgeon-who-botched-operations.21143490 FRESH questions about the system of checks on private hospital surgeons have been raised after it emerged a Scottish spinal surgeon who bungled operations potentially earned more than £250,000 from 400 operations in a year. Bocelli pushed back as Rod Stewart confirms second date at Glasgow's Hydro http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/first-concert-at-the-hydro-postponed-until-november.1369237783 Rod Stewart has confirmed that he will play a second night at The Hydro just hours after it was announced that the first gig at the new £125 million Glasgow venue has been postponed. Yes vote could spell trouble for Scots students http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/education/yes-vote-could-spell-trouble-for-scots-students.21135326 SCOTTISH students face a significant increase in competition for university places if the country votes for independence, an academic has claimed. Eric Joyce facing breach of peace charge over Edinburgh Airport staff abuse http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/eric-joyce-charged-with-breach-of-peace-after-edinburgh-airport-incident.1369223423 MP Eric Joyce is facing charges of breach of the peace following an incident at Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, Police Scotland said today. NHS drug use requests unlikely to be affected by reviews, health bosses say http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/nhs-drug-use-requests-unlikely-to-be-affected-by-reviews-health-bosses-say.21135296 THE recommendations in two reviews into access to new medicines are unlikely to raise the number of drugs approved for use on the NHS, MSPs have been told. Drivers support minimum lessons for learners http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport/drivers-support-minimum-lessons-for-learners.21134957 Most motorists think learners should have at least 35 hours of supervision before taking their driving test, according to a survey. Iraq blasts kill 12 as tensions grow http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/iraq-blasts-kill-12-as-tensions-grow.21142294 Several bomb blasts have killed at least 12 people, a day after more than 70 died in attacks on majority Shi'ites, stoking fears of all-out sectarian war with minority Sunnis. Syria reveals border clash with Israelis http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/syria-reveals-border-clash-with-israelis.21142331 Syria said its troops destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed into its territory from the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Thieves use scaffolding in charity raid http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/thieves-use-scaffolding-in-charity-raid.21147476 thieves climbed up scaffolding and removed a window from a charity's office before stealing a computer loaded with sensitive photos. Iodine key for brain growth of babies http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/iodine-key-for-brain-growth-of-babies.21149498 Pregnant women and those planning to have children should ensure adequate iodine intake, according to a new report. Conservation worries over Murray's hotel http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/conservation-worries-over-murrays-hotel.21135234 TENNIS ace Andy Murray may have scaled the heights of his game, but the star's foray into the luxury hotel business has hit a fault. Police charge 950 in driving crackdown http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport/police-charge-950-in-driving-crackdown.21135223 Almost 950 offences, including a motorcyclist speeding at 126mph, were detected in a three-day road safety crackdown. South African miners hit by rubber bullets http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/south-african-miners-hit-by-rubber-bullets.21142470 Ten striking South African miners have been taken to hospital after being hit by rubber bullets, as labour strife swells in mines and factories ahead of mid-year pay negotiations. Video: two men admit million-pound raid at ROX jewellery shop in Edinburgh http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/two-men-admit-million-pound-raid-at-rox-jewellery-shop-in-edinburgh.1369225645 Two men have admitted taking part in a million-pound armed robbery at a jewellery shop, police said. World's largest commercial wave energy farm, off Lewis, approved by ministers http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/worlds-largest-commercial-wave-energy-farm-off-lewis-approved-by-ministers.1369223544 Plans for the world's largest commercial wave energy farm have been given the go-ahead. Bone in Bridger's fireplace 'had human skull features' http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/bone-in-bridgers-fireplace-had-human-skull-features.21147546 Experts found "very strong evidence" of burned human skull remains at the home of the man accused of murdering April Jones, a jury heard yesterday. Virgin Atlantic puts 14,000 extra seats on Florida route http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport/virgin-atlantic-puts-14000-extra-seats-on-florida-route.21135306 VIRGIN Atlantic is adding more than 14,000 seats to its summer flights from Glasgow to Florida to meet demand from Scottish holidaymakers. Cyclist law backed by TV chef Nairn http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport/cyclist-law-backed-by-tv-chef-nairn.21141947 CELEBRITY chef Nick Nairn is backing a campaign for strict liability to help protect cyclists on Scotland's roads. Factfile Tornado terrors http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/world-news/factfile-tornado-terrors.21148154 THE raging unpredictability of tornadoes means there is little anybody can do to avoid them. Accused denied role in teenager's murder http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/crime-courts/accused-denied-role-in-teenagers-murder.21148019 A MAN accused of killing teenager Liam Aitchison told police he did not know what they were talking about when he was quizzed about the murder, a jury has heard. Boston bomb suspect shot dead by FBI http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/fbi-shoot-dead-boston-bomb-suspect.1369230688 An FBI agent has shot dead a suspect who turned violent while being questioned about the Boston marathon bombing. Revealed: the sweetener in biscuits that creates cocaine-like addiction http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/revealed-the-sweetener-in-biscuits-that-creates-cocaine-like-addiction.1369229780 A sugary syrup widely used in processed foods like biscuits can cause behavioural changes similar to the effects of cocaine, according to new research. Police investigate two-way mirror in ladies' toilet at Glasgow nightclub http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/anger-at-two-way-toilet-mirrors.21135012 Police have been called in to investigate a nightclub after it reportedly installed a two-way mirror in the ladies' toilet.