Rower in homemade boat rescued off land’s end during trip from New York to Scotland
A rower has been rescued off the coast of Land’s End after attempting a solo trip across the Atlantic in a homemade boat....
People’s Walk for Wildlife demands spotlight on environmental issues
Singer Billy Bragg has joined campaigner Chris Packham in calling for environmental issues to be put “back on the agenda”. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896658.peoples-walk-for-wildlife-demands-spotlight-on-environmental-issues/
McDonnell resists pressure for Labour to back second Brexit referendum
Labour’s leadership is set to resist grassroots pressure to commit to a second referendum on Brexit, shadow chancellor John McDonnell has indicated. ....
It’s tapped – beer flows as Oktoberfest opens in Munich
The first keg has been tapped and the beer is flowing as the 185th Oktoberfest gets under way in Munich. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896548.its-tapped-beer-flows-as-oktoberfest-opens-in-munich/
Chas Hodges of Chas and Dave dies aged 74
Chas and Dave singer Chas Hodges has died at the age of 74. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896554.chas-hodges-of-chas-and-dave-dies-aged-74/
Hunt warns Brussels to step back from Brexit ‘abyss’
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged EU leaders to “step back from the abyss” of a no-deal Brexit and engage with Theresa May’s...
Hong Kong opens high-speed rail link with mainland China
Hong Kong on Saturday opened a new high-speed rail link to inland China that will vastly decrease travel times but also raises concerns...
Iran gunmen attack military parade
Gunmen attacked a military parade in the south-west Iranian city of Ahvaz on Saturday, killing at least eight Revolutionary Guard members, the semi-official...
Burt Reynolds mourned at private memorial service in Florida
About 80 of Burt Reynolds’ friends and relatives shared memories of the late actor at a private memorial service. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16896366.burt-reynolds-mourned-at-private-memorial-service-in-florida/
Bodyguard finale expected to draw among biggest TV audiences of decade
The highly-anticipated finale of Bodyguard on Sunday night is likely to attract one of the biggest TV audiences for a drama series this...
