Anger after parents told they can’t withdraw pupils from school tests
PARENTS have been told controversial primary school tests are compulsory with an opt-out available only in “exceptional circumstances”. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16595529.anger-after-parents-told-they-cant-withdraw-pupils-from-school-tests/
Early deaths three times higher among poorest Scots than most affluent
PEOPLE living in the poorest areas of Scotland are three times more likely to die prematurely compared to those in the wealthiest postcodes,...
Police Scotland hit for £130,000 costs in ex-Rangers administrator’s legal fight
POLICE Scotland has been ordered to pay £130,000 legal costs to a former Rangers administrator in connection with his damages claim for his...
Glasgow Royal Infirmary staff ‘harassed and bullied’ over unpaid parking fines
HOSPITAL staff are being “bullied and harassed" by debt collectors hired to chase unpaid parking tickets on behalf of a private firm contracted...
‘Stunning’ Pictish symbol stone found in Aberdeen river
The piece became partially exposed after water levels dropped during the hot summer weather. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16596379.stunning-pictish-symbol-stone-found-in-aberdeen-river/
Britain’s longest-serving poppy seller dies days after being presented with MBE
Rosemary Powell died on August 15, nine days after she was handed her MBE on behalf of the Queen on August 6. ....
Knife arches to be placed around Notting Hill Carnival for first time
Thousands of police officers will be on duty at the Bank Holiday weekend event. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16596370.knife-arches-to-be-placed-around-notting-hill-carnival-for-first-time/
Celebrity cooks: Red wine, burned fingers and luvvie chat
Celebrity MasterChef . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16596359.celebrity-cooks-red-wine-burned-fingers-and-luvvie-chat/
Ian McConnell: Brexiter celebrates arbitrary target as the clock ticks towards calamity
THE Brexiters do love an arbitrary target or bold ambition. Especially one with no timescale. And if it is not accompanied by anything...
Kenny MacAskill: Jeremy Corbyn’s failure is a tragedy for the entire country
Thousands chanting his name doesn’t bring socialism, credible and coherent policies are required . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16596352.kenny-macaskill-jeremy-corbyns-failure-is-a-tragedy-for-the-entire-country/
