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Callaghan wanted left-wing trade union barons ousted – secret papers reveal

James Callaghan secretly urged officials to find ways of ousting left-wing trade union leaders causing trouble for the government “by one means or...

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John Major’s ‘full gloat’ over Rees-Mogg’s failed challenge

It was summer, the Conservatives were in turmoil over Europe and a fellow called Rees-Mogg was proving to be a thorn in the...

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Return of buoyancy seats gives Maid of the Loch a lift

LOCH Lomond’s historic paddle steamer, Maid of the Loch, has been reunited with its original buoyancy benches. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372957.return-of-buoyancy-seats-gives-maid-of-the-loch-a-lift/

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Thousands taking up swimming even before they start going to school

THE MOMENT when a child ditches their armbands and learns to swim unaided is a important milestone in any youngster’s life. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372498.preschool-children-taking-the-plunge-in-ever-greater-numbers/

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Nick Nairn calls time on Aberdeen pizza place

HE was the youngest Scottish chef to be awarded a prestigious Michelin star and went on to enjoy a high-flying career of culinary...

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Donald Trump ‘could return to the UK next spring’

Donald Trump could return to the UK next spring for a full state visit, the American ambassador to London has predicted. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16372583.donald-trump-could-return-to-the-uk-next-spring/

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Thatcher cat-napped in the back of her chauffeur-driven limousine

Margaret Thatcher may have famously survived on just four hours’ sleep a night, but newly released government files suggest she may have made...

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‘Undermined’ head quits after school car park row with parents

THE head of a Scots primary school has revealed she has quit her job because she felt undermined by managers who snooped on...

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Poll reveals growing Scots disquiet with Brexit with one in ten saying the PM is handling the process well

Theresa May’s plan to leave the European Union is overwhelmingly opposed by Scots who are revealing growing unhappiness and a lack of confidence...

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NHS whistleblower calls for Lord Advocate’s resignation over ’40 avoidable Scots deaths scandal’

AN NHS whistleblower has called for the resignation of the Lord Advocate after the Crown Office refused a further investigation into 40 “avoidable"...