7 h. ago Airdrie Academy given 'more time to make necessary improvements' after Education Scotland inspection

Among the secondary school's strengths noted by inspectors were "strong, positive relationships between staff and young people who feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school".

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9 d. ago Ayrshire primary and its nursery are placed in the spotlight by Education Scotland

Inspectors visited the school and nursery in April with their findings now made public.

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9 d. ago Kilbarchan Primary School report card success as inspectors give thumbs up

Education Scotland assessed two areas of schoo life and published its report this week.

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9 d. ago Education inspectors call for string of improvements at Dumfries school

The team from Education Scotland have described aspects of St Teresa’s Primary as "weak" and want to see an improvement in the "quality of learning, teaching and assessment".

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1 week ago The top ten best secondary schools in Scotland 2025 according to new Sunday Times guide

The new list has been published with Glasgow’s Jordanhill once again leading the way.

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2 w. ago Education Scotland report hails St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High

The East Kilbride school has picked up a number of accolades.

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2 w. ago F1 Saudi Arabia GP LIVE: Qualifying start time and practice updates as Hamilton eyes improvement

Follow all the latest F1 updates as the drivers build towards qualifying at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit

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2 w. ago Sir Chris Hoy issues health update after his terminal cancer diagnosis as Team GB Olympian explains why he has 'hope' for outliving his prognosis

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that his fitness is improving despite a terminal cancer diagnosis - and the six-time Olympic champion has found comfort from the longevity of others affected by the same condition.

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2 w. ago Ruth Chepngetich and Peres Jepchirchir withdraw from London Marathon

World-record holder Chepngetich ‘not in right place’Defending women’s champion Jepchirchir has ankle injuryThe women’s world-record holder, Ruth Chepngetich, and the reigning champion, Peres Jepchirchir, have withdrawn from the London Marathon, organisers said on Friday, less than two weeks before the race.Kenyan Chepngetich broke the women’s record in Chicago last year, running 2hr 9min 56sec to become the first woman to break 2:10, and had hoped to improve on that time in London on 27 April. “I’m not in the right place mentally or physically to race my best in London and I am therefore withdrawing,” she said in a statement. “I am very sad to miss the race and I hope to be back next year.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scotland school holidays 2025: Full list of term dates and breaks

Schoolchildren will be enjoying their last holiday lie-ins this weekend 🐰

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3 w. ago The hour of the day when asthma inhalers could be most effective

The research is the first to highlight the importance of coordinating asthma treatment with the body's natural circadian rhythms

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3 w. ago Changing time of day for taking asthma medication could improve symptoms – study

A dose from a preventer inhaler between 3pm and 4pm appeared to help improve symptoms.

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3 w. ago I ate, drank, and didn't gym for a year in Europe... and still got fitter. What happened to my body shocked me

Before and after photos of Dave Alastair, 33, show him modeling a svelter physique after his time overseas, and he says medical tests also showed an improvement in his health.

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3 w. ago Mobile phone ban helps top private school become first in Scotland to win prestigious status

Famous boarding school now drawing up plans to become a ‘research hub’

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4 w. ago 10 tips for running your first marathon from professionals who’ve gone the distance

Whether you want to avoid mishaps, enjoy the day more or improve your time, these nuggets of wisdom can help

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last month Why the company that's brought back the dire wolf for the first time in 10,000 years may have opened the door to the world's first genetically improved humans...

As they chase each other around their enclosure, nipping each other playfully or gnawing intently on sticks, they certainly look as cute as other puppies.

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