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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin ‘seriously ill’
Singer Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to multiple sources. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415887.queen-of-soul-aretha-franklin-seriously-ill/
Pinstripe: Prestwick Airport – Time to pull the plug
I apologise for returning to the scene of a tragedy but I drove past Prestwick Airport last weekend. Other than the old plane...
Treasury drawing up job ad for new Bank of England boss as Carney heads for exit
The outgoing Governor has said he plans to step down in June 2019. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415451.treasury-drawing-up-job-ad-for-new-bank-of-england-boss-as-carney-heads-for-exit/
UK is responsible for 141 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, Italy says
Brussels said Britain could be responsible as the ‘flag state’ of the rescue ship after the Italian government’s intervention. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415450.uk-is-responsible-for-141-migrants-rescued-in-mediterranean-italy-says/
Plea for Poldark fans to avoid two Cornish beaches amid ‘gridlock’
Kynance Cove and Porthcurno are attracting huge numbers of visitors after featuring in the hit TV series. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415452.plea-for-poldark-fans-to-avoid-two-cornish-beaches-amid-gridlock/
Ticketmaster to close resale sites Seatwave and Get Me In
The resale sites have come under fire in recent months for selling tickets to punters at inflated prices. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415454.ticketmaster-to-close-resale-sites-seatwave-and-get-me-in/
Merkel and Putin to hold talks on new Baltic pipeline
The situation in Syria will also be up for discussion when the two leaders meet this weekend outside Berlin. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415455.merkel-and-putin-to-hold-talks-on-new-baltic-pipeline/
Former Celtic Football youth coach jailed after admitting sexual assaults on boy
A former Celtic Football Club youth coach has been jailed for three years and nine months after admitting eight counts of sexual assault....
Further legal challenge to Serco asylum evictions
A further legal challenge has been lodged against asylum seeker evictions in Glasgow. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415350.further-legal-challenge-to-serco-asylum-evictions/
Critics hit out over expected rise in rail season ticket costs
Campaigners, trade unions and politicians have criticised the anticipated 3.5% rise in commuters’ train fares next year. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16415080.critics-hit-out-over-expected-rise-in-rail-season-ticket-costs/
