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May faces struggle to keep Brexit plans on track amid Tory tensions
Pro and anti-Brexit Tory MPs called for a change in the PM’s stance. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215735.theresa-may-faces-struggle-to-keep-brexit-plans-on-track-amid-tory-tensions/
Number of workers earning less than living wage increasing, study claims
Analysis suggests 470,000 people now earn less than the £8.75 per hour rate. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215737.number-of-workers-earning-less-than-living-wage-increasing-study-claims/
Queen and PM pay tribute to First World War soldiers at Royal Albert Hall
Theresa May and her husband Philip held aloft photos of two of her ancestors who took part in the war. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215740.queen-and-pm-pay-tribute-to-first-world-war-soldiers-at-royal-albert-hall/
Recycling targets will be missed, Tories claim
The Scottish Conservatives said the percentage of recycled household waste has only risen from 40.1% to 45.6% between 2011 and 2017. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215738.recycling-targets-will-be-missed-tories-claim/
Communities across Scotland to mark 100 years since First World War Armistice
A programme of commemorations is taking place around the country to mark the centenary. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215739.communities-across-scotland-to-mark-100-years-since-first-world-war-armistice/
Digital roll of honour remembers regiment soldiers fallen in First World War
The University of St Andrews has worked with the Royal Scots Museum in Edinburgh on the project. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215742.digital-roll-of-honour-remembers-regiment-soldiers-fallen-in-first-world-war/
Death toll in California wildfires rises as homes left destroyed
The number of people killed in the state’s wildfires has risen to 25. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215743.death-toll-in-california-wildfires-rises-as-homes-left-destroyed/
Man who killed 12 in California bar died from self-inflicted gunshot
The gunman was found dead at the scene. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17215744.man-who-killed-12-in-california-bar-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot/
West of Scotland health riddle: report reveals mystery surge in rural death rates
FOR decades the west of Scotland has been a byword for poor health, premature deaths and deprivation. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17208379.west-of-scotland-health-riddle-the-mystery-surge-in-rural-death-rates-and-its-not-down-to-ageing/
Hero cop who took on Parliament knifeman feared he could have been stabbed to death like PC Keith Palmer
A COURAGEOUS police officer who faced down a knife-wielding thug attempting to set fire to the Scottish Parliament has revealed he feared he...
