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Slump in school language learning hits Scottish universities
THE number of students from Scotland learning a modern language at university has fallen by more than 500 in the past five years....
Police reject watchdog’s claims of ‘sinister’ failure to record crimes
POLICE chiefs have strongly rejected a watchdog’s claims that officers made errors in recording crimes because they are incompetent or motivated by something...
May’s thwarted plan for Brexit deal leaked
THERESA May’s negotiating hand with Brussels has been weakened after a leak revealed her government’s desperation to strike a Brexit deal by the...
Workers tell of devastation as Michelin confirms closure
FOR a city still basking in the opening of the £80 million V&A Dundee, it came as a devastating bolt from the blue....
Campaigners say Scots justice system ‘fails’ rape victims as they launch bid to scrap corroboration
Shirley Ross, 40, and Emma Bryson, 46, along with three other women who remain anonymous – are demanding a change, saying the current...
Proposed ‘meat tax’ health levy would add 79% to cost of bacon
EXPERTS are calling for the introduction of a potentially life-saving ‘meat tax’ saying it could end generations of deaths brought on by heart...
US midterm election: What to look out for as results roll in
Americans have a chance to deliver their verdict on Mr Trump’s two years in office in the US midterm elections. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17205474.when-will-us-midterm-election-results-come-in-heres-what-to-expect-from-vote/
Digital Festival returns for Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland’s award-nominated Digital Festival will return for a second year, after the success of 2017’s inaugural virtual event programme. After engaging...
SNP accused of ‘manipulating’ polling data on independence
THE SNP has been accused of “manipulating” polling figures after claiming Brexit will deliver a majority in favour of Scottish independence. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17205197.snp-accused-of-manipulating-polling-data-on-independence/
Remembrance Sunday Glasgow
A two minute silence will be observed at 11 am at the cenotaph in George Square, Glasgow, on Sunday 11 November to mark...
