Garden experts urge holidaymakers not to bring overseas plants back to UK
Packing plant material in luggage raised the risk of importing new pests and diseases, the Royal Horticultural Society said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275045.Garden_experts_urge_holidaymakers_not_to_bring_overseas_plants_back_to_UK/
Robbie Williams describes escape from fire at luxury hotel in London
The London Fire Brigade said 20 engines and 120 firefighters and officers went to the scene at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. ....
Scientists discover ‘oldest footprints on Earth’ in southern China
‘Clumsy’ creatures were among the first to have legs, researchers believe. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275049.Scientists_discover____oldest_footprints_on_Earth____in_southern_China/
Time running out to find survivors of volcanic eruption in Guatemala
The death toll rose to 99 on Wednesday, with nearly 200 still listed as missing. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275050.Time_running_out_to_find_survivors_of_volcanic_eruption_in_Guatemala/
Last surviving Wizard Of Oz munchkin Jerry Maren dies aged 99
He was the ‘Lollipop Kid’ who sang, danced and then famously handed Judy Garland’s Dorothy an oversized lollipop. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275052.Last_surviving_Wizard_Of_Oz_munchkin_Jerry_Maren_dies_aged_99/
Robert F Kennedy’s birthplace marking 50 years since his assassination
The US Senator and presidential candidate was shot by an assassin as he left a Los Angeles hotel after winning the California primary...
Calls to introduce harsher penalties for criminals who take advantage of vulnerable
SNP ministers are being urged to back a change in the law securing harsher penalties for criminals who take advantage of vulnerable people....
Andrew Lloyd Webber to be honoured at Classic Brit Awards
The West End supremo will be recognised for his contribution to musical theatre and music education. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275056.Andrew_Lloyd_Webber_to_be_honoured_at_Classic_Brit_Awards/
Blueprint for the future? The Fringe takes on problems it alone cannot solve
CASHLESS payments for street performers, an increasing emphasis on fairness for performers and venue workers, a drive to be as inclusive as possible:...
The end of cash in the hat? Fringe to trial contactless payments
THE days of throwing some coins into a Fringe performer’s hat could be coming to an end. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275033.The_end_of_cash_in_the_hat__Fringe_to_trial_contactless_payments/
