Online trolls face political ban for election intimidation under planned law
Online trolls convicted of a new crime of intimidating election candidates would be barred from public office themselves under plans being considered by...
Tour de force for policeman after suspect’s bike blunder
A slow-witted crime suspect who abandoned his pushbike was arrested after a police officer used it to chase him down. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384713.tour-de-force-for-policeman-after-suspects-bike-blunder/
Four yachts run into trouble in poor weather off Oban
Yacht owners have been warned to take care after four vessels ran into trouble in poor weather near Oban. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384728.four-yachts-run-into-trouble-in-poor-weather-off-oban/
Girl, six, dies after getting into difficulty in sea in Margate
A six-year-old girl has died after emergency services were called to a seaside townamid concerns for a child in the sea. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384681.girl-six-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-sea-in-margate/
Death toll rises as 6.4-magnitude earthquake hits tourist island near Bali
At least 10 people were killed and another 40 injured after a magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Lombok Island, a popular tourist destination next...
Palestinian teenager jailed for slapping soldiers released
A Palestinian teenager who was sent to prison for for slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers has returned home to a hero’s welcome after...
Weekend washout continues after heatwave with more heavy rain and 50mph winds
More heavy rain and gusts of up to 50mph will see the weekend washout continue following weeks of hot, dry weather. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384643.weekend-washout-continues-after-heatwave-with-more-heavy-rain-and-50mph-winds/
British boy, 5, dies after drowning in pool in Portugal
A five-year-old British boy has died in Portugal after reportedly drowning in a swimming pool. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384645.british-boy-5-dies-after-drowning-in-pool-in-portugal/
MPs warn new laws needed to tackle fake news on social media
Fake news has plunged democracy into crisis with voters being systematically manipulated by campaigns of hate and disinformation, a Commons committee has warned....
California wildfires toll rises as two children found dead
Two young children and their great-grandmother have died in a wildfire that has devastated parts of northern California. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16384666.california-wildfires-toll-rises-as-two-children-found-dead/
