Theresa May insists she will get Brexit deal despite no breakthrough
The Prime Minister infuriated MPs from all sides of her party by indicating she is ready to delay the UK’s final departure from...
Scottish adventurer becomes fastest woman to cycle around the world
Jenny Graham, from Inverness, circumnavigated the globe by bike in 125 days. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16993066.scottish-adventurer-becomes-fastest-woman-to-cycle-around-the-world/?ref=rss
Margaret Fleming murder trial collapses
Carers Eddie Cairney and Avril Jones were accused of murdering Ms Fleming, who allegedly had not been seen for 18 years. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16992972.margaret-fleming-murder-trial-collapses/?ref=rss
Iranian tweets, fake news and Scottish independence; some new research
Fake Iranian Twitter accounts directed Scottish nationalists to a conspiracy news site which sparked a “nuclear” spat between Israel and Pakistan, new research...
Church of Scotland reveals names of 20 Shetland kirks earmarked to close
It includes churches in a number of islands, as well as in the likes of Tingwall, Gulberwick and Hillswick. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16992733.church-of-scotland-reveals-names-of-20-shetland-kirks-earmarked-to-close/?ref=rss
Scottish ministers pile pressure on firms dodging modern slavery duties
BUSINESSES failing to set out how they will tackle modern slavery are to be put under extra pressure from Scottish ministers. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16992341.scottish-ministers-pile-pressure-on-firms-dodging-modern-slavery-duties/?ref=rss
Tory Brexiteers angry at prospect of transition period extension, denouncing Brussels’ ‘blackmail’
TORY Brexiteers have responded angrily to Theresa May’s suggestion that she might be ready to accept an extension to the post-Brexit transition period...
Tony Blair and Gordon Brown lead mourners at Tessa Jowell memorial
The cathedral was at full capacity as people queued to pay their respects at an 80-minute service at Southwark Cathedral in London. ....
Fresh concerns raised over baby box scheme
EXPERTS have raised fresh concerns about the Scottish Government’s baby box scheme amid calls for it to be extended across the UK. ....
Linden’s Scots accent proves too much for his parliamentary colleague
AN MP’s Scottish accent has again led to something of a breakdown in communication in the Commons chamber. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16991993.david-lindens-scots-accent-proves-too-much-for-his-parliamentary-colleague/?ref=rss
