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First votes to be cast in Irish abortion referendum
Many islanders will take to the polling booths along Ireland’s western seaboard. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246606.First_votes_to_be_cast_in_Irish_abortion_referendum/
Royal Academy anniversary stamps ‘miniature works of art’
A special set of stamps is being issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Academy of Arts, one...
Sunscreen water resistance claims not backed by testing
Which? found the sun protection factor (SPF) for one unnamed product fell by 59% after 40 minutes in salt water. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246609.Sunscreen_water_resistance_claims_not_backed_by_testing/
Completely cut alcohol from diet to help prevent cancer, experts say
Experts have urged people to completely cut alcohol from their diets to help prevent cancer. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246610.Completely_cut_alcohol_from_diet_to_help_prevent_cancer__experts_say/
Puffin numbers on Farne Islands may be down, National Trust warns
Early findings of five-yearly census of ‘clowns of the sea’ on the islands off the Northumberland coast are concerning, experts say. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246611.Puffin_numbers_on_Farne_Islands_may_be_down__National_Trust_warns/
In Pictures: Red Arrows descend on Downing Street to mark RAF centenary
The RAF is 100 years old, and the occasion has been marked in Downing Street by an eyecatching display. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246613.In_Pictures__Red_Arrows_descend_on_Downing_Street_to_mark_RAF_centenary/
WATCH: Young musicians offer incredible optimism for Scotland, says Nicola Sturgeon
The talent of young musicians from disadvantaged communities creates a feeling of “incredible optimism” for Scotland’s future, the First Minister has said. ....
Police chief blasts BBC over ‘wholly inaccurate’ documentary
Manchester’s police chief has described a BBC documentary aired on the anniversary of the city’s arena terror attack as “entirely misleading” and “wholly...
Once-extinct butterfly takes to wing again in England
Chequered skipper butterflies have been brought from Belgium for release at a restored forest habitat. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246600.Once-extinct_butterfly_takes_to_wing_again_in_England/
£850m Sea Ceptor missile defence system enters into service
The system is said to be capable of destroying enemy missiles travelling at supersonic speeds. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16246599.__850m_Sea_Ceptor_missile_defence_system_enters_into_service/
