7 h. ago 'Dismay': Teaching union takes Jenny Gilruth to task for 'undermining' pledge on class contact time

The EIS teaching union has taken Jenny Gilruth to task over her decision to announce Scottish Government plans in the media

Politics

3 d. ago MLS executive who built a powerhouse faced allegations of sexist, racist and homophobic behavior

Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner denies the allegations, which prompted a recently-concluded MLS investigation that could not corroborate themRead a summary of our investigation hereFrom a box above the field at PayPal Park in San Jose, Ernst Tanner looked on. It was 10 June 2023, and his Union team were losing a physical match 2-1 to the San Jose Earthquakes. Jamiro Monteiro, a player Tanner had brought to the Union in 2019 before trading him to San Jose, was being substituted. Monteiro, clearly exhausted, trudged to the Earthquakes’ bench as referee Nima Saghafi extended his arm and ushered him along, briefly making contact.It wasn’t the first time Saghafi had touched the midfielder. In the first half, with Monteiro on the ground after being sent flying by a tackle, Saghafi placed his hand on Monteiro’s back, a small gesture meant to show concern.Made multiple misogynistic comments, including saying “women don’t belong in men’s soccer” about a female MLS referee a...

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3 d. ago 'Completely': Scotland's players take accountability amid calls for Gregor Townsend's head

Hooker Ashman says personal decisions and lack of discipline ‘killed’ team

Sport

1 week ago Thousands of pupils in Scots schools face more time off in coming months as teachers urged to walk out of classrooms

THOUSANDS of youngsters across Scotland could end up out of the classroom amid a strike threat. Teachers have been urged to back industrial action after a union boss blasted Nats ministers over a botched promise on class times. The SNP promised to reduce contact time to 21 hours in their 2021 manifesto. But the Educational...

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1 week ago European Union and Indian navies take over ship used by pirates off Somalia to seize tanker

The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged tanker called the Hellas Aphrodite

Events

1 week ago Teacher ballot on strike action to open over contact time dispute

The Scottish Government is ‘disappointed’ with the ballot opening, a spokesman said.

Events

1 week ago North Lanarkshire Council backs national campaign aiming to highlight ways parents, carers, and teachers can work together

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth unveiled the initiative, which considers the root causes of absences, and identifies ways to approach conversations about wellbeing that may help pupils to improve their attendance.

Society

2 w. ago SNP Education Secretary urged to make urgent statement on soaring school violence

Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie said Jenny Gilruth must respond to the Daily Record exclusive on

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2 w. ago Pupil attacks on school staff 'out of control' as some wear protective clothing

Union leaders are calling on the Scottish Government to take action after revealing there has been a massive rise in assaults and abuse over the last year.

Events

3 w. ago England turn to cricket counterparts for tips in bid to strike Australia blow ahead of Ashes

England’s rugby union side take on the Wallabies at Twickenham just weeks before cricket’s biggest Test series begins

Events

3 w. ago Katie Price launches attack against ex Dwight Yorke as she gets his estranged son Harvey to chant his name while wearing Man United kit

It is believed Dwight, 53, has no contact with his son and Katie previously claimed the last time he saw Harvey was in 2012.

Economics

3 w. ago Property boss drapes enormous 100ft Union flag across former council HQ after officials told him to remove smaller version

James Holmes, 51, was told to take down a small Union flag by Chesterfield Borough Council after he put one up on the former council building in Chesterfield.

Politics

3 w. ago Teachers to be balloted on industrial action over class contact time

The SNP manifesto included a pledge to cut contact time.

Politics