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Fans celebrate the birthdays of JK Rowling and Harry Potter
Rowling turned 53 on July 31 while her most famous creation is now 38. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16390077.fans-celebrate-the-birthdays-of-jk-rowling-and-harry-potter/
Activist withdraws support for Corbyn ally in anti-Semitism row
A PROMINENT Scottish member of Labour’s ruling body has withdrawn her support for a left-wing colleague who ranted about Jewish “Trump fanatics” at...
Free personal care bill reaches half a billion pounds
THE cost of free personal and nursing care in Scotland has topped half a billion pounds for the first time. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16389551.free-personal-care-bill-reaches-half-a-billion-pounds/
Scots scientists discover how a single brain injury develops into dementia
Scottish scientists have discovered for the first time exactly how a single sporting or car accident brain injury can develop years later into...
Light on the Shore: Leith Theatre could be major ongoing venue for Festival, director says
FOR years the Burgh of Leith had been over shadowed by the city of Edinburgh, and known more for its historic port and...
‘Lost generation’ fears over cuts to vital classroom support staff
THE number of school staff trained to deal with the most challenging pupils has halved over the past five years sparking fears of...
Iain Macwhirter: If labour cannot solve its Jewish problem, it is Britain that will suffer
LABOUR is not an anti-Semitic party and Jeremy Corbyn is not a racist. There, I’ve said it. However, the party does certainly have...
Barnardo’s comes out in support of marriage equality in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is the only region of the UK where same-sex marriages are not recognised. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16390080.barnardos-comes-out-in-support-of-marriage-equality-in-northern-ireland/
Eurostar ad banned over misleading deals claims
The Advertising Standards Authority found Eurostar’s ad about £29 fares was likely to mislead consumers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16390081.eurostar-ad-banned-over-misleading-deals-claims/
Gatwick Express 30-minute claims ruled misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority said Gatwick Express must not use the claims unless it can achieve the journey time in most cases. ....
