Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureAction6 landmarksFIX
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.
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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.
Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1
DLink & Button QualityAction12 issue(s) across 377 links and 11 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.heraldscotland.com/newslette… | Unspun: Scottish Politics | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.heraldscotland.com/newslette… | Unspun: Scottish Politics | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /life_style/25958674.inside-story-scotla… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /life_style/26036877.10-spring-art-shows… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/26045181.major-update-glasgows-sou… | Exclusive | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /politics/viewpoint/26037342.election-cl… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /life_style/26039755.half-man-first-revi… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/26033415.no-one-fooled-fms-freebie… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/26043262.jim-leishman-gordon-brown… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /politics/viewpoint/26029846.snp-offer-i… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /politics/holyrood/26043821.gleneagles-d… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /politics/viewpoint/26028013.another-ref… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/26045235.royal-bank-scotland-manag… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /news/26043274.jobs-risk-plans-close-gla… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/ | Exchange and Mart | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://newsquest.newsprints.co.uk/ | Sales | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/ai-not… | AI Notice | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsquest.co.uk/ | newsquest.co.uk | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-policies… | policies | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/ | terms | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/ | legal agreements | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
/life_style/25958674.inside-story-scotlands-grassroots-arts-scene-thriving-fr…; /life_style/26036877.10-spring-art-shows-see-right-now-across-scotland/; /politics/viewpoint/26037342.election-clown-show-clowns-laughing-us/; /life_style/26039755.half-man-first-review-epic-tale-live-hype/; /news/26033415.no-one-fooled-fms-freebies-teasing-indy/; /news/26043262.jim-leishman-gordon-brown-getting-politics-serving-provost-fife/; /politics/viewpoint/26029846.snp-offer-independence-comes-clever-caveats/; /politics/holyrood/26043821.gleneagles-display-robert-bruce-unionist-drivel/; /politics/viewpoint/26028013.another-referendum-last-thing-john-swinney-needs/; /news/26045235.royal-bank-scotland-manager-stuart-holloway-jailed-bribes/ (+1 more)
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/newsletters/politics/1897/; https://www.heraldscotland.com/newsletters/politics/1897/; https://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/; https://newsquest.newsprints.co.uk/; https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/ai-notice/; https://www.newsquest.co.uk/; https://www.newsquest.co.uk/our-policies/; https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/; https://www.newsquest.co.uk/legal/
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.searchbar-btn (#207 on page)
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CAlt Text QualityAction3 of 88 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 3 image(s) |
| too long | 2 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.
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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
CFavicon & BrandingAction5 icon(s) detectedREVIEW
BColor Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
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| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 News | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Recommended For You | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Columnists | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Sport | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Opinion | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Business | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Events | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Get in Touch | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Follow Us | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h2 Useful Links | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 Andy Murray gives su… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 Every word of Bernar… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 All jobs lost as liq… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 £500 million master… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 John Swinney suggest… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 'If you didn't laugh… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 ScotRail to 'review'… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 Royal Bank of Scotla… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 Green co-leader sign… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
| h3 All 96 jobs saved af… | 3.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #595959 | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
A+Heading Hierarchy130 headingsPASS
- H4 Featured newsletters
- H3 News
- H3 Politics
- H3 Sport
- H3 Opinion
- H3 Education
- H3 Business
- H3 Arts & Culture
- H3 Lifestyle
- H3 USA Today
- H3 Notices
- H3 Events
- H3 Archive
- H3 Shop
- H2 Royal Bank of Scotland manager who stole £275,000 from customers is jailed
- H2 Oh dear, Gleneagles, I've never heard such unionist drivel about Robert the Bruce
- H2 Defence firms say SNP Israel cash ban policy curbing investment and jobs
- H2 Inside story: Scotland’s grassroots arts scene is thriving - but so fragile
- H2 James Tavernier is unfairly maligned but history will be kind to a true Rangers great
- H2 BBC rolls out new Radio Scotland shake-up as arts presenters are dropped
- H2 From cherry blossoms to street art: 10 spring exhibitions to catch before they close
- H1 News
- H2 Man named after three way crash which killed motorcyclist in The Borders
- H2 How Scotland's colleges and universities enhance equality, diversity and inclusion
- H2 19th-century newspaper uncovered during building work at Edinburgh New Town property
- H2 Teenagers hospitalised following serious assault in Scots country park
- H2 Major update on what happens next with Glasgow's Parking Control Zones
- H2 Review finds Nordic-style 'Open Kindergarten' can help support isolated families
- H2 'A high-pressured situation': Why Scotmid suffered in its last financial year
- H2 Edinburgh electronic duo Boards of Canada announce first album in 13 years
- H2 New figures outline the extent of homeless deaths in Edinburgh last year
- H2 Recommended For You
- H3 Andy Murray gives surprising answer on who he wants to win the Scottish Premiership
- H3 Every word of Bernard Ponsonby's impassioned Celtic speech at charity dinner
- H3 All jobs lost as liquidator appointed to Scottish furniture firm founded in 1863
- H3 £500 million masterplan to transform 257-hectare site in Scots town
- H3 John Swinney suggests SNP would work with Sinn Féin to 'change the dynamics' of UK
- H3 'If you didn't laugh, you'd cry'
- H3 ScotRail to 'review' Gleneagles train station display after 'pro-Unionist' row
- H3 Royal Bank of Scotland manager who stole £275,000 from customers is jailed
- H3 Green co-leader signals SNP deal price after 'shift' in worker support
- H3 All 96 jobs saved after administrators appointed to Scottish company
- H3 John Swinney 'not running scared' as SNP leader to skip TV debate
- H3 Valuables stolen from car in parking area of popular Scots hillwalking spot
- H3 John Swinney signals softer approach to food price cap after backlash
- H3 Police issue online rumour warning over fatal M90 crash
- H3 Scottish craft beer company collapsed owing 200 creditors almost £20m
- H2 Most read
- H2 Commented
- H3 All jobs lost as liquidators appointed to Scottish furniture firm founded in 1863
- H3 £500 million masterplan to transform 257-hectare site in Scots town
- H3 Royal Bank of Scotland manager who stole £275,000 from customers is jailed
- H3 Every word of Bernard Ponsonby's impassioned Celtic speech at charity dinner
- H3 All 96 jobs saved after administrator appointed to Scottish company
- H3 Jet2 issues update as jet fuel shortage fears raise travel concerns
- H3 Scottish craft beer company collapsed owing 200 creditors almost £20m
- H3 Andy Murray gives surprising answer on who he wants to win the Scottish Premiership
- H3 BBC rolls out new Radio Scotland shake-up as arts presenters are dropped
- H3 Festival set to take over Glasgow Green cancelled due to 'challenges'
- H3 Oh dear, Gleneagles, I've never heard such unionist drivel about Robert the Bruce
- H3 Main road south of Edinburgh reopens following crash closure
- H3 Martin O'Neill admits 'concerns' over starting Celtic icon, despite recent heroics
- H3 Defence firms say SNP Israel cash ban policy curbing investment and jobs
- H3 Kneecap announce Scottish show to celebrate release of new album
- H3 Activists protest outside BlackRock offices in Edinburgh on Earth Day
- H3 Highly-rated Rangers prospect snubs Premier League interest as new deal announced
- H3 Edinburgh Council banned defence giant from advertising for apprentices on trams
- H3 Hearts injury blow as duo ruled out for season and third a doubt for Hibs clash
- H3 SNP slammed for 'frittering away' millions to 'rebrand' the country's only exam board
- H3 John Swinney suggests SNP would work with Sinn Féin to 'change the dynamics' of UK
- H3 'Thriving' family-run hotel goes on sale in historic Scottish town
- H3 Hidden Door 2026: Over 100 acts unveiled for Edinburgh festival at old Paper Factory
- H3 Scottish kitchen company ceases trading with all staff made redundant
- H3 Major update on what happens next with Glasgow's Parking Control Zones
- H3 Judge clears councillor's court fight ‘gagging’ by Scots ethics watchdog
- H3 James Tavernier is unfairly maligned but history will be kind to a true Rangers great
- H3 All you need to know about this weekend's Paisley Food and Drink Festival
- H3 19th-century newspaper uncovered during building work at Edinburgh New Town property
- H3 What it’s really like opening a five-star hotel in Scotland from scratch
- H3 Swing into action this spring and play at these six Central Scotland golf clubs
- H3 University Challenge Final: Edinburgh v Manchester - who won?
- H3 John le Carré classic spy drama takes Edinburgh by storm - and Glasgow is next
- H3 Scottish garden centre and pet store company pushed into collapse
- H3 Police issue online rumour warning over fatal motorway crash
- H3 Long-running grievance probe into boss at troubled heritage agency completed
- H3 Here’s one good idea from the SNP manifesto – based on personal experience
- H3 John Swinney 'not running scared' as SNP leader to skip TV debate
- H3 FIFA could be set to perform Tartan Army World Cup tailgating U-turn
- H3 World-respected heritage expert 'preparing to step down' from troubled quango
- H3 Teenagers hospitalised following serious assault in Scots country park
- H3 Windows covered up as popular Scottish restaurant closes for major rebrand
- H3 Famous name in Glasgow bar scene to close, cites decline in city centre footfall
- H3 This clown show is so bad, maybe we need indy to wake us up
- H3 'Not fair or logical': Scots pubs hit harder than English counterparts, body finds
- H3 'Dreaming about opening in Edinburgh for years': Ottolenghi set to open in the city
- H3 All jobs at risk as plans announced to close Glasgow coffin factory
- H3 Dear John, no-one is fooled by your freebies and teasing of indy for the die-hards
- H3 Martin O'Neill in candid Celtic confession after St Mirren scare
- H3 St Mirren state 'children and families felt unsafe' at Celtic clash
- H3 John Swinney 'not running scared' as SNP leader to skip debate
- H3 SNP offer of independence comes with clever caveats
- H3 Celtic ultras send rallying cry ahead of home fixtures
- H3 ScotGov urged to bring in ‘restrictions’ on SUVs in cities
- H3 This election is a clown show, and the clowns are laughing at us
- H3 Transmission charges 'hammering' Scotland offshore wind
- H3 Greens have 'confidence' amid 'bias' row over Maggie Chapman
- H2 Columnists
- H2 Sport
- H2 St Mirren keeper posts emotional statement after Hampden struggles
- H2 I coached James Tavernier last year, the timing of his exit statement was 'strange'
- H2 Martin O'Neill admits 'concerns' over starting Celtic icon, despite recent heroics
- H2 Every word of Bernard Ponsonby's impassioned Celtic speech at charity dinner
- H2 Martin O'Neill makes admission over Celtic's points total amid title run-in
- H2 Opinion
- H2 James Tavernier is unfairly maligned but history will be kind to a true Rangers great
- H2 Oh dear, Gleneagles, I've never heard such unionist drivel about Robert the Bruce
- H2 So who is actually out of touch in fierce battle for major Scottish company?
- H2 Business
- H2 Royal Bank of Scotland manager who stole £275,000 from customers is jailed
- H2 'A high-pressured situation': Why Scotmid suffered in its last financial year
- H2 Activists protest outside BlackRock offices in Edinburgh on Earth Day
- H2 All jobs lost as liquidators appointed to Scottish furniture firm founded in 1863
- H2 All jobs at risk as plans announced to close Glasgow coffin factory
- H2 'Dreaming about opening in Edinburgh for years': Ottolenghi set to open in the city
- H2 Scottish craft beer company collapsed owing 200 creditors almost £20m
- H2 Events
- H2 Get in Touch
- H2 Follow Us
- H2 Useful Links
- H3 Modal headline
A+Form AccessibilityAll 1 controls labeledPASS
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #searchbar-input | text | Search | for/id |
ALighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 94/100 — 2 failing, 30 passedPASS
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
Names and labels
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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section#uber-block > div.article-grid__uber > article.omnicard > a.omnicard__image section#uber-block > div.article-grid__uber > article.omnicard > a.omnicard__image |
div > article.block-columnist__card > div.block-columnist__image > a div > article.block-columnist__card > div.block-columnist__image > a |
div > article.block-columnist__card > div.block-columnist__image > a div > article.block-columnist__card > div.block-columnist__image > a |
section.block > div.grid-layout--article-block-standard_7-mpu > article.omnicard > a.omnicard__image section.block > div.grid-layout--article-block-standard_7-mpu > article.omnicard > a.omnicard__image |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
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ROBERT THE BRUCE article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
APPRENTICESHIPS article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
STREET ART article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
RANGERS FC article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BBC SCOTLAND article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
ART article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
POLICE SCOTLAND article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
EDUCATION article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
EDINBURGH article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
CRIME article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
GLASGOW PARKING CONTROL ZONES article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
NURSERY article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BUSINESS article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BOARDS OF CANADA article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
ST MIRREN FC div.omni-lead-story__metadata-container > div.omni-lead-story__primary-tag > div.omni-lead-story__tag > a |
RANGERS FC article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
CELTIC FC article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
CELTIC FC article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
CELTIC FC article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
RANGERS FC article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
ROBERT THE BRUCE article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BUSINESS article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BUSINESS article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
EARTH DAY article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BUSINESS article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
CO-OP article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
EDINBURGH article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
BEER article.omnicard > div.omnicard__headline-container > div.omnicard__metadata-container > a |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.