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HebCelt 2018: Sell-out event marks most successful year to date
The Hebridean Celtic Festival 2018 is on track to become the most successful edition in its 23-year history, with all four nights completely...
Ian McConnell: Calamitous no-deal risk grows with Tory Brexit circus in full swing
GIVEN the mind-bogglingly calamitous circus performance at Westminster, as the Conservatives’ deep divisions over the UK’s (foolish) Brexit move have blown up big...
Axe-wielding shop assistant jailed for life for colleague’s murder
Imran Muhammed hacked married father-of-seven Seyed Khan to death. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16367753.axe-wielding-shop-assistant-jailed-for-life-for-colleagues-murder/
UK and Australian ministers to discuss security
Security is on the agenda as senior UK and Australian government ministers meet for talks. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16367771.uk-and-australian-ministers-to-discuss-security/
Theresa May takes on internal critics over plans for Irish border
The Prime Minister also used a speech in Belfast to urge the EU to change tack in Brexit negotiations. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16367789.theresa-may-takes-on-internal-critics-over-plans-for-irish-border/
Queen’s income from estate rises by almost £1m
The Duchy of Lancaster estate, which funds the Queen’s public and private activities, has gone up from £19.2 million to £20.1 million. ....
Macron security officer filmed beating activist is detained
Alexandre Benalla was identified by a newspaper as a man recorded beating a May Day protester. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16367840.macron-security-officer-filmed-beating-activist-is-detained/
Thunderstorms and heavy rain to hit parts of England
Yellow weather warnings are in place. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16367734.thunderstorms-and-heavy-rain-to-hit-parts-of-england/
Judge urges Dave King to make Rangers share offer over ‘forced takeover’ in ‘contempt of court’ case
Rangers chairman Dave King has been again been urged by a judge to make an £11 million bid for most of the club’s...
Chief Whip made ‘honest mistake’ in vote pact row, says Cabinet minister
But Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley declined to say if Julian Smith’s job was at stake. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16367416.chief-whip-made-honest-mistake-in-vote-pact-row-says-cabinet-minister/
