Family of creator of legendary production lament lack of Festival credit
IT is one of Scotland’s most historic plays, a four-hundred-year old morality tale that caused a cultural sensation when it was re-staged at...
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...
Sturgeon to confront May over ‘damaging’ Brexit plan
NICOLA STURGEON will today challenge Theresa May face-to-face over how she intends to avoid a “catastrophic” Brexit and warn her that growing UK...
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...
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/
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/
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/
‘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/
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/
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/
