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Brexit vote has cost Scots families ‘£400 extra in household bills’
HOUSEHOLD bills for families across Scotland have risen by more than £400 since the Brexit referendum, campaigners have said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416652.brexit-vote-has-cost-scots-families-400-extra-in-household-bills/
Stuart Waiton: Outrage at Boris is a troubling sign of the new illiberalism
ROWAN Atkinson was brave to come out in defence of Boris Johnson and to do so by saying that he thought Boris’ remarks...
Tim Peake jokes about packing away his spandex after missing out on Strictly
The British astronaut had been rumoured to be among this year’s crop of contestants. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416674.tim-peake-jokes-about-packing-away-his-spandex-after-missing-out-on-strictly/
Memorial to three soldiers shot by the IRA is stolen
A MEMORIAL dedicated to three Scottish soldiers murdered by the IRA has been stolen. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416654.memorial-to-three-soldiers-shot-by-the-ira-is-stolen/
Rare cancer could be detected earlier by GPs using simple blood tests
A combination of blood tests already used in GP surgeries could detect or rule out multiple myeloma. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416658.rare-cancer-could-be-detected-earlier-by-gps-using-simple-blood-tests/
Corbyn in Twitter spat with Israeli PM over Palestinian remembrance event
The Labour leader blasted Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in response to a tweet saying Mr Corbyn’s actions deserved ‘unequivocal condemnation’. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416655.jeremy-corbyn-in-twitter-spat-with-israeli-pm-over-palestinian-remembrance-event/
Irish author claims British state is trying to control portrayal of the Troubles
The state is controlling how the history of the Northern Ireland conflict is told, author Ed Moloney said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416456.irish-author-claims-british-state-is-trying-to-control-portrayal-of-the-troubles/
Music teacher abused two teenage pupils
A paedophile music teacher abused two schoolgirls during his time as principal of the department almost 40 years ago. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16416469.music-teacher-abused-two-teenage-pupils/
Edinburgh considering workplace parking levy
Edinburgh may become the first area in Scotland to charge companies for allowing employees to park at work in a bid to cut...
‘Cautious scepticism’ urged over e-cigarette safety
The perception that e-cigarettes are safe should be treated with caution, scientists have said as new research suggests vapour could harm lung cells....
