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Gaelic-only school make English speakers “second-class” citizens, says former headteacher
A bitter row has broken out over the opening of the Isle of Skye’s new pupils who speak Gaelic . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174356.Gaelic_only_school_make_English_speakers__second_class__citizens__says_former_headteacher/?ref=rss
MP backs contraceptive pill for problem seagulls
SCOTS coastal towns are considering testing the use of a contraceptive pill to quell the growing menace of seagulls. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174531.MP_backs_contraceptive_pill_for_problem_seagulls/?ref=rss
Testing of Scottish five-year-olds ‘should be scrapped’
TESTS for pupils in the first year of primary school should be scrapped, campaigners have said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174380.Testing_of_Scottish_five_year_olds__should_be_scrapped_/?ref=rss
Dr Peter Bennie: doctors in Scotland ‘under pressure like never before’
DOCTORS in Scotland are “under pressure like never before" amid shortfalls in funding and rising vacancies, a leading medic has warned. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174511.Dr_Peter_Bennie__doctors_in_Scotland__under_pressure_like_never_before_/?ref=rss
ScottishPower told £63 rise in bills is “unjustifiable”
SCOTTISHPower has come under fire for an “unjustified" £63 rise in energy bills for almost one million customers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174690.ScottishPower_told___63_rise_in_bills_is__unjustifiable_/?ref=rss
SNP deputy race gets personal ahead of first hustings
THE pro-referendum candidate in the SNP’s deputy leadership race has accused his main rival of failing to offer the party’s members “anything" on...
Tom Gordon: A bad week for the SNP – and it could get a lot worse soon
IT has not been a good week for the SNP. All parties have their ups and downs, so it’s not unexpected, and it’s...
A new BBC TV channel for Scotland? Ofcom gives provisional green light for plans, final decision in July
SCOTLAND looks set to have a new national digital channel after BBC plans received cautious backing by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174967.A_new_BBC_TV_channel_for_Scotland__Ofcom_gives_provisional_green_light_for_plans__final_decision_in_July/?ref=rss
LibDems open talks with other parties to force Robison to quit
NEW legislation should be brought in to overhaul Scotland’s policing and return local accountability, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16174971.LibDems_open_talks_with_other_parties_to_force_Robison_to_quit/?ref=rss
Analysis: Ofcom’s BBC Scotland decision doesn’t guarantee new channel
WHILE a provisional green light from Ofcom, the BBC’s relatively new overseers, appears to be a good sign that the new BBC Scotland...
