Two major US retailers take harder line against guns in wake of Florida massacre
US retail giants Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart have taken steps to restrict gun sales following a mass shooting at a high school.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057582.Two_major_US_retailers_take_harder_line_against_guns_in_wake_of_Florida_massacre/
Alison Rowat: Sturgeon is right to increase the wind chill factor on May
Winter no longer coming for this Prime Minister. It’s herehttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16056448.Alison_Rowat__Sturgeon_is_right_to_increase_the_wind_chill_factor_on_May/
57,000 illegal firearms and rocket launcher surrendered in Australia amnesty
More than 57,000 illegal firearms, including machine guns, and a rocket launcher were handed in during an amnesty in Australia.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057552.57_000_illegal_firearms_and_rocket_launcher_surrendered_in_Australia_amnesty/
Weinstein insurers refuse to finance defence against sexual assault lawsuits
The firms are disputing coverage for the disgraced mogul to defend himself against claims.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057614.Weinstein_insurers_refuse_to_finance_defence_against_sexual_assault_lawsuits/
Inverleith House to show exhibition of acclaimed book about nature and poetry
INVERLEITH HOUSE in Edinburgh has announced a major art and poetry exhibition for this summer.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057626.Inverleith_House_to_show_exhibition_of_acclaimed_book_about_nature_and_poetry/
Road users stranded on motorway until early hours after heavy snow
Forecasters have warned that lying snow could reach 40cm in a few places by mid-morning.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057510.Road_users_stranded_on_motorway_until_early_hours_after_heavy_snow/
William to launch website to boost wellbeing in the workplace
William will also join a roundtable discussion with business leadershttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057511.William_to_launch_website_to_boost_wellbeing_in_the_workplace/
MSPs to decide if Scottish Brexit Bill amounts to emergency legislation
The move would allow the legislation to pass through Holyrood on a shortened timetable.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057513.MSPs_to_decide_if_Scottish_Brexit_Bill_amounts_to_emergency_legislation/
May faces crunch talks ahead of keynote speech
PM to meet Donald Tusk after fierce rejection of EU proposals for status of Northern Ireland after Brexit.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057514.May_faces_crunch_talks_ahead_of_keynote_speech/
Defence needs a bigger budget to take on changing threats, military chief warns
Vice chief of the defence staff General Sir Gordon Messenger said “defence affordability is not something we should shy away from”. Downloadhttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16057515.Defence_needs_a_bigger_budget_to_take_on_changing_threats__military_chief_warns/
