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Red tape, workload and stress blamed for lack of interest in headteaching
A MAJORITY of senior staff in primary schools have no interest in becoming headteachers because of mounting stress, bureaucracy and workload, a survey...
Kenny MacAskill: There is much to ponder at a subdued SNP conference
THE SNP is meeting in more pensive mood than in some previous conferences . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277284.Kenny_MacAskill__There_is_much_to_ponder_at_a_subdued_SNP_conference/
Voters ‘losing fears over economic impact of Scottish independence’
Voters are losing their fear that independence will harm Scotland’s economy, one of the key factors that lay behind the No vote of...
All wild and shop-bought mussels tested in UK ingested plastics, study shows
More research is needed to understand the implications of digesting small levels of microplastics, scientists say. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277731.All_wild_and_shop-bought_mussels_tested_in_UK_ingested_plastics__study_shows/
Highland Spring to trial 100% recycled plastic bottle
Water brand Highland Spring is to trial the use of 100% recycled plastic bottles to help cut ocean pollution. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277732.Highland_Spring_to_trial_100__recycled_plastic_bottle/
Anti-Brexit campaigners seize on minister’s remark that second EU vote “possible”
ANTI-Brexit campaigners have seized on remarks by the UK Government’s Europe Minister that another EU referendum is “possible”. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277361.Anti-Brexit_campaigners_seize_on_minister__39_s_remark_that_second_EU_vote__quot_possible_quot_/
Nasa rover finds ‘building blocks for life’ on Mars
New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277344.Nasa_rover_finds__building_blocks_for_life__on_Mars/
Nicola Sturgeon under fire as HIV charity faces closure
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has faced questions after an HIV charity faces closure following cuts to government funding. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277351.Nicola_Sturgeon_under_fire_as_HIV_charity_faces_closure/
Orphanage nun says abuse claims against her are lies
A nun who worked at a children’s home has told an inquiry she is sad that abuse allegations have been made against her...
Scots hillwalkers warned as midge population ‘explodes’
Record numbers of midges have emerged in recent weeks with many Scots fearing the “worst year ever” for them so far. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16277357.Scots_hillwalkers_warned_as_midge_population____explodes___/
