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UK drone regulation ‘in chaos’ as flying gadget technology takes off
The rapid rise of drones caught everybody by surprise, an expert suggests. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275039.UK_drone_regulation____in_chaos____as_flying_gadget_technology_takes_off/
School pupils offered chance to win table at Michelle Obama dinner
The former US first lady is speaking at the Hunter Foundation event in Edinburgh next month. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275041.School_pupils_offered_chance_to_win_table_at_Michelle_Obama_dinner/
Star Trek-style medical device uses laser beams to diagnose illness
It works by shining a laser beam on the patient’s skin, while the patient feels nothing. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275042.Star_Trek-style_medical_device_uses_laser_beams_to_diagnose_illness/
Garden experts urge holidaymakers not to bring overseas plants back to UK
Packing plant material in luggage raised the risk of importing new pests and diseases, the Royal Horticultural Society said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275045.Garden_experts_urge_holidaymakers_not_to_bring_overseas_plants_back_to_UK/
Robbie Williams describes escape from fire at luxury hotel in London
The London Fire Brigade said 20 engines and 120 firefighters and officers went to the scene at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. ....
Scientists discover ‘oldest footprints on Earth’ in southern China
‘Clumsy’ creatures were among the first to have legs, researchers believe. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275049.Scientists_discover____oldest_footprints_on_Earth____in_southern_China/
Time running out to find survivors of volcanic eruption in Guatemala
The death toll rose to 99 on Wednesday, with nearly 200 still listed as missing. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275050.Time_running_out_to_find_survivors_of_volcanic_eruption_in_Guatemala/
Last surviving Wizard Of Oz munchkin Jerry Maren dies aged 99
He was the ‘Lollipop Kid’ who sang, danced and then famously handed Judy Garland’s Dorothy an oversized lollipop. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16275052.Last_surviving_Wizard_Of_Oz_munchkin_Jerry_Maren_dies_aged_99/
Robert F Kennedy’s birthplace marking 50 years since his assassination
The US Senator and presidential candidate was shot by an assassin as he left a Los Angeles hotel after winning the California primary...
Calls to introduce harsher penalties for criminals who take advantage of vulnerable
SNP ministers are being urged to back a change in the law securing harsher penalties for criminals who take advantage of vulnerable people....
