Thursday 5 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Education Secretary, Màiri McAllan, has announced that the public inquiry into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation
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EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION PLUMMETS BY 11 PER CENT FOR 19 YEAR OLDS
by BILL HEANEY Participation in education, employment or training plummets as school leavers get older, new figures from Skills Development Scotland suggest today. The 2026
First Minister ‘sorry’ for scandal hospital distress but tells bereaved families it is safe …
Above: John Swinney says he has apologised to families who lost loved ones at the QEUH by Bill Heaney and BBC Scotland reporters First Minister
BOOKS: Finalists revealed for 2025 Booker Prize …
The Booker Prize judges (left-right): Roddy Doyle, Kiley Reid, Chris Power, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ and Sarah Jessica Parker ByIan Youngs BBC Culture reporter Published 23 September
JOAN MCALPINE’S REVIEW OF NICOLA STURGEON MEMOIR, FRANKLY
Nicola Sturgeon launching her memoir Frank, to a point: Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir shows a politician more concerned with positioning than principle Review by Joan McAlpine
Health Board Urges Sun Safety Ahead of TRNSMT and Warm Weekend NG
By Bill Heaney Members of the public are being encouraged to stay safe in the sun as warm weather is expected this weekend. Thousands will