Government urged to replace £500m EU fund for deprived communities
Work and Pensions Committee chair Frank Field warned existing suppliers could be ‘bankrupted’ if action was not taken.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135750.Government_urged_to_replace___500m_EU_fund_for_deprived_communities/?ref=rss
One million bus lane fines handed out each year
More than one million fines are handed out to drivers caught in city bus lanes every year, new figures show.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135752.One_million_bus_lane_fines_handed_out_each_year/?ref=rss
£3m of aid allocated to save extra 50,000 people from landmines
The International Development Secretary said more children than ever are dying due to the ‘cruel, indiscriminate killers’.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135751.__3m_of_aid_allocated_to_save_extra_50_000_people_from_landmines/?ref=rss
Brexit committee split over recommendation to remain in EEA or join EFTA
The influential Commons Brexit committee has called on the Government to consider negotiating continued membership of the European Economic Area (EEA) or joining...
Sir Vince Cable to hail Lib Dems as ‘secret phenomenon in British politics’
Sir Vince Cable will hail the Liberal Democrats as the “secret phenomenon in British politics” as he launches the party’s local elections campaign.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135754.Sir_Vince_Cable_to_hail_Lib_Dems_as____secret_phenomenon_in_British_politics___/?ref=rss
Out-of-this-world thermal imaging aimed at poachers
Astronomers and ecologists join forces to protect endangered species.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135756.Out_of_this_world_thermal_imaging_aimed_at_poachers/?ref=rss
The Duke of Edinburgh’s health in recent years
The Duke of Edinburgh is known for his active lifestyle and has generally enjoyed good health well into his later years.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135757.The_Duke_of_Edinburgh___s_health_in_recent_years/?ref=rss
Gas leak sparks evacuation of 1,000 people from West End theatres and eateries
The English National Opera cancelled a performance of La Traviata and a showing of Quiz at the Noel Coward Theatre was also called...
Flood alerts on scores of rivers follow Easter snow and rain
By late on Tuesday afternoon, the Environment Agency had issued 177 flood warnings, 26 of them urging ‘immediate action’.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16135759.Flood_alerts_on_scores_of_rivers_follow_Easter_snow_and_rain/?ref=rss
In pictures: 50 Years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A selection of powerful photographs to mark 50 Years Since the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4 1968.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16134618.In_pictures__50_Years_since_the_assassination_of_Dr__Martin_Luther_King__Jr_/?ref=rss
