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Home crowds perfect hosts for Glasgow 2018, says Nicola Sturgeon
The inaugural European Championships are taking place in the city. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410432.home-crowds-perfect-hosts-for-glasgow-2018-says-nicola-sturgeon/
Analysis: Belt and braces approach to exams increasingly under pressure
SHOCKWAVES from the replacement of Standard Grade with National 4 and National 5 qualifications in 2013 are still being felt. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409842.belt-and-braces-approach-to-exams-increasingly-under-pressure/
Call for cap on Scottish university places to be lifted
A CAP on the number of publicly-funded students at Scottish universities should be lifted, Scottish Labour has said. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409906.call-for-cap-on-scottish-university-places-to-be-lifted/
Review call after fall in pupils studying languages and science
MINISTERS are under pressure to launch an inquiry into a dramatic decline in subject choice in Scottish schools. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409881.review-call-after-fall-in-pupils-studying-languages-and-science/
Church leaders take on Home Office over ‘hostile environment’ immigration policy
LEADERS from six Scottish faith groups are taking on the Home Office over “hostile environment" policies targeting immigrants. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409548.church-leaders-take-on-home-office-over-hostile-environment-immigration-policy/
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/
Nearly 100 jobs ‘at risk’ as Scots recycling firm with council contracts hits financial trouble
A CAMPAIGN has begun to save the jobs of 100 workers under threat if redundancy because a recycling firm that works for three...
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/
