Top civil servant sent ‘misleading’ letter on right of parents to opt out of P1 tests
PARENTS were ‘mislead’ in a letter from a top civil servant over their right to opt children out of controversial primary school tests,...
Donald Trump given red card by Fifa boss in Oval Office
Football’s world governing body’s chief joked the US president might want to use it with the media. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604301.donald-trump-given-red-card-by-fifa-boss-in-oval-office/
Donald Trump accuses Google of ‘rigging’ negative news about him
The US president claims the search engine is ‘suppressing voices of conservatives’. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604605.donald-trump-accuses-google-of-rigging-negative-news-about-him/
Diva to the end: Aretha Franklin lies in open gold coffin wearing ruby red heels
The Queen of Soul died on August 16 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604437.diva-to-the-end-aretha-franklin-lies-in-open-gold-coffin-wearing-ruby-red-heels/
Sir Cliff Richard announces new album after ‘bad period’ in his life
The singer said the album reflects the difficult few years he has faced. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604607.sir-cliff-richard-announces-new-album-after-bad-period-in-his-life/
Baby, prawn, or something else? Bake Off fans in stitches at first episode
One of the bakers created something a little on the X-rated side… . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604608.baby-prawn-or-something-else-bake-off-fans-in-stitches-at-first-episode/
Crumbs! First baker gets the boot as Great British Bake Off kicks off
The first episode of the ninth series included a reference to Prue Leith’s epic Twitter blunder from last year. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604609.crumbs-first-baker-gets-the-boot-as-great-british-bake-off-kicks-off/
French and British boats clash in Channel scallop war
The matter has been raised with the British Government, the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604198.french-and-british-boats-clash-in-channel-scallop-war/
Firth of Clyde dolphin found to communicate with porpoises
The short-beaked common dolphin, nicknamed Kylie by locals, has made his home around a navigational buoy after getting lost from his group. ....
Bee farming firm takes on apprentice in ‘Scottish first’
The Scottish Bee Company was established just over six months ago. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16604200.bee-farming-firm-takes-on-apprentice-in-scottish-first/
