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Trio of astronauts blast off for International Space Station
The mission took off from the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273994.Trio_of_astronauts_blast_off_for_International_Space_Station/
Merkel warns over trade issues ahead of ‘tough’ G7 talks
The German chancellor was speaking during her first-ever question time in parliament. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273996.Merkel_warns_over_trade_issues_ahead_of____tough____G7_talks/
House of Fraser on brink of shutting more than half its stores
House of Fraser is set to unveil plans to close more than half its stores as the retailer’s Chinese owner finalises a restructuring...
WATCH: 120 firefighters tackle large blaze at luxury London hotel
Flames could be seen around the top of the hotel, and extended ladders were erected to access that area of the building. ....
Holyrood passes law giving automatic pardons for historical gay convictions
The legislation also enables men to apply for the effective removal of such convictions from criminal records. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273954.Holyrood_passes_law_giving_automatic_pardons_for_historical_gay_convictions/
‘Dickensian’ council criticised over anonymous Rolls-Royce car donation
An MP has criticised a “Dickensian” council for accepting an anonymous donation of a Rolls-Royce for use as the Lord Provost’s car. ....
Holyrood backs pardons for thousands of gay men
THOUSANDS of gay and bisexual men convicted under previous discriminatory laws are to be given automatic pardons under landmark legislation. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273975.Holyrood_backs_pardons_for_thousands_of_gay_men/
Brexit stalemate threatens ‘dangerous times’, says Russell
THE constitution faces “very difficult and very dangerous” times because of the cross-border stalemate over Brexit, the Scottish Government has warned. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16273443.Brexit_stalemate_threatens__dangerous_times___says_Russell/
May urged by SNP to keep Britain in customs union and EEA
Theresa May has been urged by the SNP’s Westminster leader to vote to keep Britain in the customs union and European Economic Area...
Scotland Secretary faces calls from SNP to stand down over Brexit legislation
The Scotland Secretary faced calls to step aside as he clashed with SNP MPs in the Commons over Holyrood’s rejection of key Brexit...
