National campaign urges parents to withdraw children from controversial P1 tests
THE controversial practice of testing P1 pupils is facing its biggest challenge after children’s charities, parents’ groups and teaching unions launched a joint...
New Mandela book to extend his legacy with children
The daughter of Nelson Mandela has created a children’s book about the former South African president to preserve his legacy around the world....
Thousands back campaign calling for Scotland to boycott matches against Israel
NEARLY 3OOO have backed a campaign for the Scottish national football team to boycott forthcoming matches against Israel. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16418712.thousands-back-campaign-calling-for-scotland-to-boycott-matches-against-israel/
Surge in demand for Turkish lira as UK holidaymakers eye unprecedented rates
There has been a surge in people buying Turkey’s currency at unprecedented rates. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419254.surge-in-demand-for-turkish-lira-as-uk-holidaymakers-eye-unprecedented-rates/
Stevie Wonder, Jesse Jackson visit ailing Aretha Franklin
At her concert in Detroit on Monday night with Jay-Z, Beyonce thanked Franklin for her ‘beautiful music’. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419256.stevie-wonder-jesse-jackson-visit-ailing-aretha-franklin/
Police search Midlands properties as terror suspect remains in custody
Counter-terrorism officers carried out searches at two addresses in Birmingham and a residential property in Nottingham. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419255.police-search-midlands-properties-as-terror-suspect-remains-in-custody/
US priests ‘molested more than a thousand children’
A report says more than 300 clergy committed the abuse over a period of decades, beginning in the mid-1950s. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16419257.us-priests-molested-more-than-a-thousand-children/
Art school cordon may be cut in weeks
Glasgow School of Art believe the security cordon around the fire-ravaged Mackintosh Building could be reduced in two weeks as stabilisation work progresses....
UK loses top spot for educating most world leaders
The UK has lost its title as the country which has educated the most world leaders – losing out this year to the...
Fashion label founded by Scot puts martial arts star Conor McGregor on deck with clothes ban
Mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor has been banned from selling sportswear bearing his surname after losing a legal battle with a fashion...
