Crumbs! First baker gets the boot as Great British Bake Off kicks off
The first episode of the ninth series included a reference to Prue Leith’s epic Twitter blunder from last year. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604609.crumbs-first-baker-gets-the-boot-as-great-british-bake-off-kicks-off/
Firth of Clyde dolphin found to communicate with porpoises
The short-beaked common dolphin, nicknamed Kylie by locals, has made his home around a navigational buoy after getting lost from his group. ....
French and British boats clash in Channel scallop war
The matter has been raised with the British Government, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604198.french-and-british-boats-clash-in-channel-scallop-war/
Bee farming firm takes on apprentice in ‘Scottish first’
The Scottish Bee Company was established just over six months ago. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604200.bee-farming-firm-takes-on-apprentice-in-scottish-first/
Space expert to sell collection including Apollo space craft parts
The 71-year-old is set to sell his lifelong space collection which includes 200 lots of memorabilia. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604202.space-expert-to-sell-collection-including-apollo-space-craft-parts/
Firefighters cut through doors and walls with new technology
Lances which can blast high pressure water through steel and brick are being rolled out on 40 bespoke fire engines. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604203.firefighters-cut-through-doors-and-walls-with-new-technology/
UN calls for accountability over persecution of Rohingya in Burma
Sweden and the Netherlands want the matter referred to the International Criminal Court. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604204.un-calls-for-accountability-over-persecution-of-rohingya-in-burma/
WATCH: Police trying to solve riddle of barefoot woman who rang doorbell during night
Authorities in Texas are trying to verify if the woman is a missing person. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604205.watch-police-trying-to-solve-riddle-of-barefoot-woman-who-rang-doorbell-during-night/
Shop price inflation returns for first time in more than five years
The latest BRC-Nielsen figures show overall shop prices rose 0.1% in August after extreme weather sent fruit and vegetable costs soaring. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604178.shop-price-inflation-returns-for-first-time-in-more-than-five-years/
Bids encouraged to share £95 million Government ‘full fibre’ broadband boost
Minister for Digital Margot James has called on local authorities to bid for a share of the fund to aid the roll-out of...
