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Scotland experiencing ‘mass movement’ of parents seeking Gaelic schools
SCOTLAND is experiencing a “mass movement” of parents who want their children to be educated in Gaelic, creating increasing demand for more specialist...
Four satellites a week to be launched from new Scottish spaceport
Around four satellites a week will be launched into orbit from Scotland’s new spaceport within the next 12 years under ambitious plans announced...
Former police chief hit by expenses row given new Government role
A FORMER police chief at the centre of a tax and expenses row has been handed a new Government-funded role. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409910.former-police-chief-hit-by-expenses-row-given-new-government-role/
Thousands of pupils given coursework awards without any checking by exam chiefs
PUPILS were credited with passing tens of thousands of pieces of coursework without examiners checking them in the usual way. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16409753.thousands-of-pupils-given-coursework-awards-without-any-checking-by-exam-chiefs/
Kenny MacAskill: We need less marching and more knocking on doors
DURING the independence referendum I had a stock campaign speech on what might come to pass with a No vote. Reminiscing about how...
Hamas says Gaza ceasefire reached with Israel
The deal was mediated by Egypt and other regional players. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410477.hamas-says-gaza-ceasefire-reached-with-israel/
US to establish Space Force to prepare for ‘next battlefield’
Vice president Mike Pence said America had to ensure its dominance in space amid new threats from China and Russia. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410452.us-to-establish-space-force-to-prepare-for-next-battlefield/
Pussy Riot member ‘has left Russia’ for UK visit, despite ban
Maria Alekhina is to attend a performance based on her book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410488.pussy-riot-member-has-left-russia-for-uk-visit-despite-ban/
Rape cases to be fast-tracked into court
SEXUAL offence cases are to be fast-tracked by prosecutors and the courts to help victims. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410524.rape-cases-to-be-fast-tracked-into-court/
Tory former chief whip and Mr Bean star back Boris Johnson in burka row
Mr Johnson is facing investigation by an independent panel. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16410412.tory-former-chief-whip-and-mr-bean-star-back-boris-johnson-in-burka-row/
