Headteacher: Poor pupils from Glasgow ‘have never seen the sea’
PUPILS from some of Scotland’s most deprived urban communities have never seen the sea or been to a farm. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16200218.Headteacher__Poor_pupils_from_Glasgow____have_never_seen_the_sea___/?ref=rss
Heritage watchdog: Edinburgh trams plan puts historic street ‘under threat’
A HERITAGE watchdog has criticised the Scottish capital’s plans for a £165m tram extension plans as placing under threat one of the city’s...
Using skills of refugee dentists helps Scottish NHS fill the gaps
The Scottish Government is set to save millions of pounds as a result of the success of a scheme to accredit refugee medics...
Tidal power and wave energy can create up to 30,000 jobs
Renewables think-tank spells out £5.4bn benefits of green projects . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16200319.Tidal_power_and_wave_energy_can_create_up_to_30_000_jobs/?ref=rss
Rail passengers can now use Amazon Alexa to buy tickets
Rail passengers can now buy train tickets by talking to a voice-activated virtual assistant. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16201641.Rail_passengers_can_now_use_Amazon_Alexa_to_buy_tickets/?ref=rss
First all-female Subbuteo set launched
The first all-female Subbuteo set has been launched to reflect the rapid growth of women’s football in the UK. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16201643.First_all-female_Subbuteo_set_launched/?ref=rss
Co-op launches campaign to break taboo of talking about death and bereavement
A campaign is being launched to encourage people to talk about death in a bid to break the taboo of preparing for bereavement....
TalkTalk, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile poor performers in customer service
Watchdog Ofcom has encouraged customers to compare telecoms providers and switch if they are ‘not getting the service they deserve’. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16201645.TalkTalk__Vodafone_and_Virgin_Mobile_poor_performers_in_customer_service/?ref=rss
Maureen Beattie to be the first female president of actor’s union Equity in 70 years
THE Scottish actress Maureen Beattie is to be the first female president of the actor’s union Equity in more than 70 years. ....
Grand Canyon helicopter victim mistaken for brother due to extent of injuries
A fatal helicopter crash left two brothers so badly burned investigators mistakenly identified their remains, an autopsy report has revealed. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16201646.Grand_Canyon_helicopter_victim_mistaken_for_brother_due_to_extent_of_injuries/?ref=rss
