Ministers announce funding for farmers affected by tough weather conditions
Loans to help farmers hit by months of adverse weather are being offered by the Scottish Government. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16414764.ministers-announce-funding-for-farmers-affected-by-tough-weather-conditions/
Grouse shooting season opens amid stock concerns
Shooting programme cancellations are reported as unusual weather is thought to have hit breeding numbers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16414446.grouse-shooting-season-opens-amid-stock-concerns/
Father planning to climb height of Everest for charity in memory of his son
Martin Jones and wife Sam set up the Olly’s Wee Bothy charity after the death of their son in 2016. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16414452.father-planning-to-climb-height-of-everest-for-charity-in-memory-of-his-son/
Commuters may see rail fares rise by 3.5% next year
The exact fare rise will be confirmed on Wednesday. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16414450.commuters-may-see-rail-fares-rise-by-35-next-year/
Terry Waite wrote a book in his head while being held hostage
He told The Big Issue magazine that the stories he had in his head due to being a reader helped him cope. ....
‘Haunted’ Enniskillen bomb survivor reveals suicide attempt
A survivor of one of the most notorious IRA bombings of the conflict attempted to commit suicide because he was haunted by what...
Widows of Israeli athletes ‘disturbed’ by Corbyn pictures
The Labour leader has said that he attended a Palestinian cemetery to pay his respects to the victims of an Israeli air strike....
Boris Johnson dodges burka row in latest newspaper column
The former foreign secretary, facing investigation for alleged Islamophobia, issued a call for action on the ‘disgrace’ of the UK housing market. ....
Olympic cyclist Boardman speaks out over new road safety laws
Cycling minister Jesse Norman was forced to apologise over claim that the ‘most vulnerable road users’ need protection from bikes. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16414460.olympic-cyclist-chris-boardman-speaks-out-over-new-road-safety-laws/
Painting bought for £165,000 fails to convince expert it is genuine
The still life had been attributed to William Nicholson. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16414458.painting-bought-for-165000-fails-to-convince-expert-it-is-genuine/
