Boat sinking report recommends more flood training for crews
A report on the sinking of a fishing vessel off Shetland last year has recommended crews conduct more drills to train for major...
Corbyn to call for Irish government to be given role in powersharing restoration
Unionists have dismissed suggestions the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference, which gives the Irish government a consultative role, be revived. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246601.Corbyn_to_call_for_Irish_government_to_be_given_role_in_powersharing_restoration/
Charity urges shorter ‘contemplation window’ to boost stem cell transplants
Anthony Nolan has launched its Be A Lifesaver campaign, aimed at encouraging people to join the donor register, particularly young men. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246605.Charity_urges_shorter____contemplation_window____to_boost_stem_cell_transplants/
Doctors issue warning over nasty Bank Holiday injuries
Trauma surgeons report seeing a spike in nasty injuries at the start of summer. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246607.Doctors_issue_warning_over_nasty_Bank_Holiday_injuries/
First votes to be cast in Irish abortion referendum
Many islanders will take to the polling booths along Ireland’s western seaboard. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246606.First_votes_to_be_cast_in_Irish_abortion_referendum/
Royal Academy anniversary stamps ‘miniature works of art’
A special set of stamps is being issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Academy of Arts, one...
Sunscreen water resistance claims not backed by testing
Which? found the sun protection factor (SPF) for one unnamed product fell by 59% after 40 minutes in salt water. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246609.Sunscreen_water_resistance_claims_not_backed_by_testing/
Completely cut alcohol from diet to help prevent cancer, experts say
Experts have urged people to completely cut alcohol from their diets to help prevent cancer. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246610.Completely_cut_alcohol_from_diet_to_help_prevent_cancer__experts_say/
Puffin numbers on Farne Islands may be down, National Trust warns
Early findings of five-yearly census of ‘clowns of the sea’ on the islands off the Northumberland coast are concerning, experts say. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246611.Puffin_numbers_on_Farne_Islands_may_be_down__National_Trust_warns/
In Pictures: Red Arrows descend on Downing Street to mark RAF centenary
The RAF is 100 years old, and the occasion has been marked in Downing Street by an eyecatching display. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246613.In_Pictures__Red_Arrows_descend_on_Downing_Street_to_mark_RAF_centenary/
