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VIDEO: Holidaymakers told to be on alert for terror attacks abroad
Counter-terror chiefs have issued a fresh appeal for British holidaymakers to be on alert for attacks overseas as millions prepare for summer breaks....
William meets woman who worked as nurse on NHS’s first day
William was introduced to Catherine Reid, 90, during the event at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16337240.william-meets-woman-who-worked-as-nurse-on-nhss-first-day/
Charity calls for review of alcohol marketing regulation
The new charity, formed by the merger of Alcohol Concern and Alcohol Research UK, said the Portman Group’s role was not clear. ....
Wildflowers and insects under threat due to vanishing meadows, experts warn
Nature-rich grasslands are a ‘natural tapestry that is as much a part of our heritage as the works of William Shakespeare’, charity Plantlife...
Thousands of strokes prevented using ‘clot-busting’ drugs, research suggests
More than a million people in the UK are living with atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk of stroke. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16337242.thousands-of-strokes-prevented-using-clot-busting-drugs-research-suggests/
Kenny MacAskill: Gordon Brown is a figure to be pitied as much as censured
SYMPATHY isn’t the prevailing sentiment within the nationalist community towards Gordon Brown, it’s more often hostile or even venomous. That’s understandable given his...
Camley’s Cartoon on Friday, July 6: Remembering Piper Alpha
Framed prints of Steven Camley’s cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16337129.camleys-cartoon-on-friday-july-6-remembering-piper-alpha/
Ken Smith’s diary: Hear hear; Entitled; Badge of honour
Hear hear . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16337144.ken-smiths-diary-hear-hear-entitled-badge-of-honour/
May facing cabinet backlash over last-ditch Brexit plan
THERESA May has been accused by senior Tories of a Brexit sell-out, after leaked Cabinet papers admitted her plans would hamper the UK’s...
Sturgeon under fire over Bute House meeting with ‘xenophobic’ Catalan president
NICOLA Sturgeon has come under fire for rolling out a “red carpet welcome” for Catalonia’s new president, despite ongoing controversy over his history...
