59 h. ago Scots primary school teacher had sex with boy, 13 after meeting on dating app – but could be back in class in MONTHS

A PRIMARY school teacher who had sex with a 13-year-old boy has been struck off for just 18 months. The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) ruled the man - now 40 - should be allowed back in the classroom if he undertook “further training” on “safeguarding and child protection”. The case centred on events...

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59 h. ago Pupil expelled after bringing sgian dubh into Scots school as police called in

Police were called to Albyn School on Queen's Road in Aberdeen after the youngster was caught with the ceremonial knife, which is traditionally worn with a kilt outfit.

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60 h. ago Pupil 'expelled' after bringing 'ceremonial knife' into prestigious Aberdeen private school

It is understood no one was injured.

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63 h. ago Teaching assistant found dead near football fields as teen son charged with 'murder'

Angela Shellis, described as "caring and committed", was found dead near football fields and her son has been charged with her murder.

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64 h. ago Two people charged after arrest in Aberdeen over 'shooting' of teen in Sheffield

Tanzir Ali and Sharna Osborne will appear at court in South Yorkshire on Tuesday after being arrested in Aberdeen over the weekend.

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5 d. ago One of Scotland’s fastest girls says closure of sports school will crush dreams of future stars

Fourteen-year-old Olivia Fisher - the fastest Scots girl in her age group - is facing uncertainty over plans to shut prestigious Glasgow School of Sport.

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6 d. ago 'Bomb threat' note found at Scots school ahead of dance as police launch probe

Police say inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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6 d. ago Enquiries about Edinburgh school places soar by nearly 20% in wake of Labour's VAT change

Enquiries about school places in Edinburgh has soared since Labour’s introduction of VAT on independent school fees

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7 d. ago John Swinney told extra Budget cash should be spent on offering free school meals to more Scots pupils

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said the benefits of providing free school meals to more pupils were "unquestionable."

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8 d. ago Barry George cleared of Jill Dando murder charged with raping teen decades before

Barry George, 65, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of rape and indecent assault against a 14-year-old in 1987 - he was acquitted of murdering Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando in 2008

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8 d. ago Teen girl facing murder charges after newborn baby found dead in bag

Cops were called to a hospital after a young girl sought medical care following a home birth.

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8 d. ago Newborn baby found dead in bag as teen mum facing murder charge

The newborn baby was found dead in a tote bag after a 14-year-old mother was charged with murder in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, USA, according to authorities

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8 d. ago Prep school teachers to strike over 'worst teachers' pension scheme in Scotland'

The EIS teaching union

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9 d. ago Dispute over pin code for DoorDash leaves driver injured and teen facing criminal charges

The 29-year-old DoorDash driver faces a year-long recovery after he was shot five times

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9 d. ago Scots pupils rushed into school after 'person with a weapon' reported nearby

A report regarding a 'person with a weapon' was made near Windygoul Primary School in Tranent.

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9 d. ago 'I got horny' says woman, 38, charged with groping teen, 18, in Magaluf sauna

The woman, 38, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with sexual assault after she allegedly groped a teenage boy in a sauna in Magaluf, Spain

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9 d. ago Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages

Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugeesA primary school in Scotland has cancelled its Christmas show after receiving “racist and abusive” messages because it featured sympathy towards Syrian refugees.The decision by Cauldeen primary school in Inverness follows rising tensions at other schools in Scotland over adult English classes being targeted by far-right demonstrators, which has also led to events being cancelled. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Mum of daughter terrified to go to school backs campaign to tackle non

Nicole Brown's daughter Abi, now 17, struggled for years with her mental health but turned things around thanks to school and council support.

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9 d. ago Scots primary school cancels Christmas show after ‘racist’ online abuse

Police said they have received a report of threatening and abusive online communications and are investigating.

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9 d. ago Primary school cancels Christmas show after receiving 'racist messages' as Police Scotland launch probe

Highland Council said there was ‘negative feedback’ on social media and ‘racist and abusive’ messages

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