Private finance schools cost £244m
The annual repayment costs for schools built through private finance schemes hit £244 million last year, official figures show. more
Soldier awarded for Afghan battle
An "incredible" soldier who fought a desperate 12-hour battle for a village was among 20 Black Watch soldiers honoured for their bravery in Afghanistan. more
Ex-soldier's parents plea for help
The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life. more
University is 'anti-English'
Edinburgh University was accused of being "anti-English" after it emerged they are favouring candidates from north of the border. more
'Autumn date' for class size laws
New regulations limiting class sizes in the first year of primary school could be in place this autumn, the Scottish Government has said. more
£3m plan to stabilise town hillside
A hillside which threatened to collapse on to the homes beneath will be stabilised through a £3 million funding package, it has been announced. more
Mother slams meow meow availability
The mother of a teenager who died after taking the "legal high" drug mephedrone has said it was "disgusting" it was so easily available. more
Bradford 'least attractive city'
Bradford in Yorkshire is the city travellers least want to visit as it is deemed "dangerous, ugly and boring". more
Accused Briton claims self-defence
A former soldier facing the death penalty over the killing of two colleagues in Iraq reportedly claims he acted in self-defence. more
WEATHER WARNING SUGGESTS FLOODING COULD HIT SCOTLAND
The Met office reports that persistent, heavy rain along with strong gale force winds are a likely probability for the country tonight (Tuesday) and potential flooding could cause major disruption tomorrow morning (Wednesday) throughout transport networks. more
Hey Mario, Wii broke the TV!
AN INSURANCE company warned today that the Nintendo Wii can potentially cause serious damage to your TV and various other household goods. more