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Ghoulish film resurfaces after chance find in bargain bin

IT was a chance find in a second-hand shop’s bargain bin which ended up spending decades in an attic gathering dust. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16999872.edgar-allen-poe-film-found-in-bargain-bin/

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Neil Mackay: Inclusion can only work if it is properly funded and staffed

THERE is a teacher I know who has faced an unrelenting reality since returning to school after the summer break. Every single weekday,...

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Scottish tourism destination named as one of the best in the world

It is a region long recognised for its sizeable contribution to Scottish tourism thanks to a heady mix of scenery, history, and fine...

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Margaret Taylor: Focusing on politics does equal-pay women no favours

THERE’S nothing like a bit of industrial action from public sector workers to bring chaos to a city. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17000533.margaret-taylor-focusing-on-politics-does-equal-pay-women-no-favours/

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Essay writing in school exams ‘test of how fast you can write’

TRADITIONAL exams that rely on essay writing don’t suit all pupils and should be given a revamp to make them fairer, according to...

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Smoking in pregnancy linked to ‘worrying’ thyroid changes in baby

Smoking or being overweight during pregnancy can lead to “worrying changes” in the development of an unborn baby’s thyroid, potentially increasing their risk...

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May urged to withdraw with from Tory MP who used ‘violent language’ against her

THE Conservative Party whip should be withdrawn from the Tory MP who used “violent language" to describe a possible coup attempt to unseat...

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Brexit: May fails to reassure Scots Tories over fishing

SCOTTISH Tory MPs have not been reassured by Theresa May’s insistence that the fishing industry’s concerns will be at the “forefront of our...

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Scots priest attacked during Orange march asks whether such parades should ever go past Catholic churches

A PRIEST who was allegedly attacked during an Orange Order march has called for council action over whether parades should be allowed to...

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Fangs for the memories: Dracula’s Scots roots are unearthed

He is the legendary undead vampire who is normally associated with Transylvania but a new book claims that an author really got his...