The current school year layout is causing “fatigue for both children and school staff” in Scotland, an education expert has said as she proposed changes including shortening the summer break.

The gentle crackle of a log fire. A beautifully brisk breeze to blow away the cobwebs. The blinding purity of a cape of white snow. The splendour of icy glaciers, snow-capped mountains and glistening, ...

Council staff were able to remotely turn off the heating at 83 sites A check of 117 schools in the Highlands found 93 had left their heating systems fully operational at the start of this year's ...

A check of 117 schools in the Highlands found 93 had left their heating systems fully operational at the start of this year's summer holidays. Highland Council also found a further 11 sites had the ...

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One of the best ways to spend your free time is by diving into gripping TV shows that keep you guessing until the end. The best British crime dramas are perfect if you love suspense, mystery, and ...

At a time when startup hustle culture is back, when “locked in” tech founders have even embraced the “996” way of working — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 6 days a week — there is something dystopian about using ...

Summer in South Africa means long, golden days, salty air, and the irresistible pull of the open road. Whether you are craving ocean dips, bushveld sunsets or wine-soaked afternoons, now is the time ...

England will be playing at next summer’s World Cup after qualification was confirmed with a 5-0 win in Latvia. Two goals from Harry Kane, an own goal and one apiece for Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze ...

Defence Secretary John Healey said Britain has invested some £600 million to speed up drone deliveries to Ukraine MILITARY aid to Ukraine collapsed over the summer holidays despite the UK sending ...