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Row as pupil poverty cash earmarked for swimming
A COUNCIL which wanted to use cash to close the school attainment gap on swimming lessons has been warned off. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16245136.Row_as_pupil_poverty_cash_earmarked_for_swimming/
Sheila Hancock film ‘will inspire walkers to take to Scotland’s hills’
VETERAN actress Sheila Hancock could inspire hundreds of walkers to take to Scotland’s hills and mountains, it has been claimed. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16245260.Sheila_Hancock_film__will_inspire_walkers_to_take_to_Scotland_s_hills_/
Rape victims should not have to go to court, charity claims
Victims of rape and sexual violence should be cross-examined on video, to spare them the trauma of giving evidence in court, according to...
Edinburgh Trams project was poor deal, inquiry told
The “ridiculous" contract for the Edinburgh trams project represented an "extremely poor deal" for the city council, an inquiry has been told. ....
SNP claims government creating a generation of people without rights
The Government is guilty of creating a generation of undocumented citizens without the rights that many people take for granted, the SNP Westminster...
QUIZ OF THE SEASON: Test your knowledge of a memorable year in Scottish football
It has been another memorable season in Scottish football . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16244540.QUIZ_OF_THE_SEASON__Test_your_knowledge_of_a_memorable_year_in_Scottish_football/
May ticks off Scottish Government in Union Jackery row
THERESA May has ticked off the SNP Government for its “appalling” behaviour after MPs heard how officials in Edinburgh had bullied the company...
Experiences of rape victims to shape justice system
The views of rape and sexual assault victims are to shape improvements in the criminal justice system through a new research project. ....
Brexit may significantly impact on food and drink prices, minister warns
Leaving the European Union could have a “significant impact" on food and drink, Brexit minister Mike Russell has warned, raising fears that consumers...
Rocker Rod Stewart waits to see Pope at Vatican with wife Penny
CELTIC-daft rocker Sir Rod Stewart has been snapped waiting to see the Pope with his wife Penny Lancaster in the Vatican City. ....
