Applications for languages degrees plummet, figures show
A Press Association analysis of Ucas data shows significant falls for both European and non-European language degree courses. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419293.applications-for-languages-degrees-plummet-figures-show/
MPs fear resurgent Russia will pose threat to Arctic stability
The defence sub-committee has raised concern about an increase in military activity in the Arctic and High North by Russia. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419306.mps-fear-resurgent-russia-will-pose-threat-to-arctic-stability/
Third set of twins from same family prepare for first day of school
Rowan and Isla Rodger made headlines after their birth in 2013 following on from older brothers Lewis and Kyle in 1998, and Finn...
MSPs urged to get inside story about how prison affects families
They pass laws which could send people to jail, but many MSPs have never visited their local prison. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419367.msps-urged-to-get-inside-story-about-how-prison-affects-families/
Pre-workout breakfast could prime body to burn carbs, scientists say
Scientists studied the effect of eating versus fasting before exercise. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419359.pre-workout-breakfast-could-prime-body-to-burn-carbs-scientists-say/
Identity fraud falls but remains ‘uncomfortably high’
There has been a 5% drop in identity fraud in the first half of this year, but cases still reached 84,463, fraud prevention...
Sajid Javid urges ‘open mind’ over suspected terror attack at Parliament
A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419383.sajid-javid-urges-open-mind-over-suspected-terror-attack-at-parliament/
World innovators and influencers make the final cut
FOLLOWING an overwhelming number of submissions from across the world, today we are delighted to announce the finalists for the second annual Global...
Scotland’s baby box celebrates first birthday
An average of 1,000 baby boxes per week have been delivered to parents of newborns in the first year of the programme. ....
Judge cites Hollywood’s ‘casting couch’ history in Weinstein lawsuit ruling
An aspiring actress has claimed the former movie mogul forced her to perform a sex act. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419258.judge-cites-hollywoods-casting-couch-history-in-weinstein-lawsuit-ruling/
