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‘Blacklisting’ claim by UK Government after blocking SNP councillor from influential EU committee
AN SNP councillor has claimed he has been “blacklisted” by the UK Government after he was blocked from taking up an influential European...
The Eurovision final that is making classical music cool
EUROVISION … it’s a word synonymous with ridiculous but catchy tunes, cheesy moves, out-there outfits and toe-curling ceremonies. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16584908.the-eurovision-final-that-is-making-classical-music-cool/
Labour councillor suspended by party over comments on Jewish community
A former Labour MP has been suspended from the party over comments apparently made online about the Jewish community. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16584909.labour-councillor-suspended-by-party-over-comments-on-jewish-community/
Call to crack down on hill tracks scarring Scotland’s wild areas
A move to impose tougher controls on landowners scarring hillsides by bulldozing tracks for deer stalking and grouse shooting is to be launched...
Cannabis haul worth £320,000 seized by police in Glasgow
Two men have been charged by police after cannabis with an estimated street value of £320,000 was recovered in Glasgow. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16584910.cannabis-haul-worth-320000-seized-by-police-in-glasgow/
Closure of London Euston affects trains from Glasgow
London Euston station is closed this weekend and will be closed for the next two weekends. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16584912.closure-of-london-euston-affects-trains-from-glasgow/
Upgraded InterCity trains arrive in Scotland
The first of 26 upgraded InterCity trains has arrived in Scotland and will get to work in the coming weeks, according to ScotRail....
Three in hospital after fire in Edinburgh
Three people have been taken to hospital following a flat fire. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16584913.three-in-hospital-after-fire-in-edinburgh/
New developments are not enough to transform the Glasgow’s riverside, say experts
SOON we’ll be building along the Clyde again – at least if the flurry of current proposals all go ahead. Last week, a...
Tributes paid after death of former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan, one of the world’s most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to...
