Andrew McKie: Testing times for those who aim to widen university access
IN a speech last week, Damian Hinds, England’s Education Secretary, said that it is “not acceptable” that 18-year-olds from the most prosperous areas...
Why too much sleep could be bad for your health
More than 10 hours sleep has been linked to an increased risk of early death, researchers say. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402283.why-too-much-sleep-could-be-bad-for-your-health/
Getting a round in one of the most important foreign phrases for holiday Britons
A survey suggests that more than one in four Britons have learned how to ask for two beers or other drinks in the...
Pubs still closing at a rate of around 18 per week
More people are choosing to drink at home, says Camra. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402285.pubs-still-closing-at-a-rate-of-around-18-per-week/
Retail sales cool as warm weather boost fades
Fans and cooling equipment also flew off the shelves, but categories such as furniture, computing and footwear all logged declines. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402284.retail-sales-cool-as-warm-weather-boost-fades/
Margaret Hodge refuses to apologise to Corbyn after inquiry dropped
Lawyers for the Labour MP said she did nothing wrong in confronting the party leader over anti-Semitism. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402287.margaret-hodge-refuses-to-apologise-to-corbyn-after-inquiry-dropped/
‘Fundamental failures’ led to collapse of proceedings against DJ Jonathan King
Surrey Police have apologised for serious failings in their investigation and an urgent independent review has been commissioned. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402286.fundamental-failures-led-to-collapse-of-proceedings-against-dj-jonathan-king/
Runaway global warming could be just decades away, say scientists
A domino effect leading to a ‘Hothouse Earth’ could be triggered at 2C above pre-industrial levels, a study predicts. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402288.runaway-global-warming-could-be-just-decades-away-say-scientists/
Ben Stokes knocked two men unconscious in brawl near nightclub, jury hears
England cricketer Ben Stokes is currently standing trial at Bristol Crown Court following allegations of involvement in a late-night altercation outside a Bristol...
UK to seek extradition of Salisbury nerve agent suspects
Moscow expected to reject request to hand over two Russians reportedly wanted in relation to the attack. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16402290.uk-to-seek-extradition-of-salisbury-nerve-agent-suspects/
