Schools face more spot-checks after exam cheat warning
SCHOOLS are facing spot-checks on exam coursework as part of moves to clamp down on improper coaching of pupils. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409915.schools-face-more-spot-checks-after-exam-cheat-warning/
New enrolment chaos for thousands at Glasgow University
THE “self-enrolment’ service at one of Scotland’s oldest universities has has hit new problems leading to the suspension of registration for degree courses....
Festival producer on his son’s struggle with brain cancer
HIS day job is to stage spectacular events which celebrate art, entertainment, and life. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409651.you-live-in-the-moment-you-live-in-the-now-festival-producer-on-his-sons-struggle-with-brain-cancer/
BBC Switch Off campaign goes viral – but is the publicly funded broadcaster really biased?
CLAIMS that the BBC lacks impartiality are nothing new. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410049.bbc-switch-off-campaign-goes-viral-but-is-the-publicly-funded-broadcaster-really-biased/
Scotland experiencing ‘mass movement’ of parents seeking Gaelic schools
SCOTLAND is experiencing a “mass movement” of parents who want their children to be educated in Gaelic, creating increasing demand for more specialist...
Four satellites a week to be launched from new Scottish spaceport
Around four satellites a week will be launched into orbit from Scotland’s new spaceport within the next 12 years under ambitious plans announced...
Former police chief hit by expenses row given new Government role
A FORMER police chief at the centre of a tax and expenses row has been handed a new Government-funded role. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409910.former-police-chief-hit-by-expenses-row-given-new-government-role/
Thousands of pupils given coursework awards without any checking by exam chiefs
PUPILS were credited with passing tens of thousands of pieces of coursework without examiners checking them in the usual way. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409753.thousands-of-pupils-given-coursework-awards-without-any-checking-by-exam-chiefs/
Kenny MacAskill: We need less marching and more knocking on doors
DURING the independence referendum I had a stock campaign speech on what might come to pass with a No vote. Reminiscing about how...
US to establish Space Force to prepare for ‘next battlefield’
Vice president Mike Pence said America had to ensure its dominance in space amid new threats from China and Russia. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410452.us-to-establish-space-force-to-prepare-for-next-battlefield/
