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with Laura McGhie

Laura McGhie gets to the heart of the stories making the news.

BELFAST DISORDER
Protests have taken place in several locations across Scotland, as disorder flared in Belfast following a knife attack. In Belfast, people were forced to flee their homes as houses and cars were set on fire and all public transport has been paused in the city. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr.

Your reaction to the violent scenes in Belfast and protests across central Scotland

SIBLING RIVALRY
Are first borns more successful than their siblings? Research from Denmark would suggest that they are, but what do you think? Olympic and Commonwealth swimmer and first-born Hannah Miley gives her take, and find out what former Blue Peter presenter and mum of pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor thinks about her children and the sibling line.

Are older siblings more successful?

YOUR MONEY, YOUR RIGHTS
Martyn Lewis consumer expert is back for his slot: Your Money, Your Rights, and this week he's got the lowdown on holidays and travel. It seems more of us are heading to Europe by plane than ever before from Scotland, so what are your questions?

If you've spent good money and got a bad deal - get help from consumer expert, Martyn James.

BANK HOLIDAY DEBATE
A discussion on whether it's fair for Scotland to get a bank holiday on Monday on Good Morning Britain sparked backlash online. Just five of Scotland's 32 councils say they are giving the public holiday - Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire. Is it justified?

Should Monday be a bank holiday?

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    One Love / People Get Ready

    • Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend.
    • Island.
  • Bon Jovi

    It's My Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
  • Howard Jones

    What Is Love?

    • The Best Of Howard Jones.
    • EastWest.
    • 1.
  • Annie Lennox

    No More I Love Yous

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.
    • 4.
  • Peter Gabriel

    Sledgehammer

    • Now 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • The Chimes

    I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    • Acoustic 80's.
    • Universal.
    • 13.
  • The Specials

    Ghost Town

    • The Ultimate Eighties (Various).
    • Hit Records.
  • Lady A

    Need You Now

    • Need You Now.
    • Capitol Nashville.
    • 1.
  • Rod Stewart

    You Wear It Well

    • The Best Of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner Bros.

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