Optimism increases that Brexit deal can be secured soon
Key EU players have made upbeat comments on the chances of reaching agreement. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966141.optimism-increases-that-brexit-deal-can-be-secured-soon/
Tens of thousands march through Edinburgh to back Scottish independence
Some campaigners scaled Arthur’s Seat to get a better view of the event. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966142.tens-of-thousands-march-through-edinburgh-to-back-scottish-independence/
Ceremony on Islay marks sinking of HMS Otranto in First World War
Around 300 people gathered on the island to mark the centenary of the shipping disaster. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966144.ceremony-on-islay-marks-sinking-of-hms-otranto-in-first-world-war/
Two arrested in connection with Fife murder
A 36-year-old woman was found dead on Friday. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966143.two-arrested-in-connection-with-fife-murder/
Hancock and Steptoe co-writer Ray Galton dies aged 88
He worked with stars including Frankie Howerd, Peter Sellers, Leonard Rossiter and Arthur Lowe. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966151.hancock-and-steptoe-co-writer-ray-galton-dies-aged-88/
Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice after narrow Senate vote
It was a victory for Donald Trump as the US mid-term elections loom. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966152.brett-kavanaugh-sworn-in-as-supreme-court-justice-after-narrow-senate-vote/
Me Too movement reacts angrily to Brett Kavanaugh’s controversial confirmation
His confirmation came after Dr Christine Blasey Ford accused him of a historic sexual assault, and two other claims of misconduct. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966153.me-too-movement-reacts-angrily-to-brett-kavanaughs-controversial-confirmation/
Sir David Attenborough optimistic US will return to Paris climate agreement
Sir David was speaking at an event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966156.sir-david-attenborough-optimistic-us-will-return-to-paris-climate-agreement/
Turkish prosecutors investigate Saudi writer’s disappearance
Mr Khashoggi, 59, went missing while on a visit to the consulate in Istanbul for paperwork to marry his Turkish fiancee. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16966160.turkish-prosecutors-investigate-saudi-writers-disappearance/
Iain Macwhirter: Sturgeon shouldn’t be afraid of a People’s Vote on Brexit – it’s the only referendum she’s likely to get
If Nicola Sturgeon is planning a “lifeboat” referendum on independence before the UK leaves the EU in March, as the Western Isles MP...
