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Unionism needs to wake up to prospect of united Ireland, says Mike Nesbitt

The former Ulster Unionist leader also challenged nationalist and republican leaders to say unionists would be a welcome in a united Ireland. ....

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Protesters demand Boris Johnson quits in burka comments row

The Uxbridge MP said Muslim women wearing face coverings look like letter boxes. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410417.protesters-demand-boris-johnson-quits-in-burka-comments-row/

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Scientists reveal how blue light from smartphones accelerates blindness

Prolonged exposure can damage the retina and cause an incurable eye disease. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410418.scientists-reveal-how-blue-light-from-smartphones-accelerates-blindness/

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Everything Samsung announced at its Unpacked event

Samsung, the global technology leader, has once again made waves in the consumer electronics space with its latest product unveiling at the highly...

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Edinburgh book festival undermined by visa issues, says Nicola Sturgeon

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has voiced strong concerns after organisers of the Edinburgh Book Festival highlighted that securing permission for international artists...

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Police bill for Novichok attacks more than £10 million

Wiltshire Police has spent money on staff overtime and bringing in extra officers from 40 other police forces. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410425.police-bill-for-novichok-attacks-more-than-10-million/

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Irish retailing family to snap up Poundworld stores

Poundworld UK is set to be acquired by a Dublin retailing family, the Hendersons, in a deal that would salvage part of the...

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Clock ticking for House of Fraser rescue as thousands of jobs hang in balance

The beleaguered department store chain must secure funding before August 20. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410426.clock-ticking-for-house-of-fraser-rescue-as-thousands-of-jobs-hang-in-balance/

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Ex-RAF radio operator recalls operation which shortened Second World War

Robert Calvert, 93, worked on a seized German U-boat coding box as part of a special high-security project. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410428.ex-raf-radio-operator-recalls-operation-which-shortened-second-world-war/

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Soldier’s family demand action after death report

The family of a soldier who died during a training exercise at a Scots shooting range are demanding action after a damning report...