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The Scotsman
Dec 30, 2017
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Teacher who had kneecap kicked off by pupil leads £470k compensation
A Scottish teacher who had their kneecap kicked off by a violent pupil was one of 20 members of the profession to win compensation for injuries sustained at work in the past year.
Latest News
Scots warned of travel disruptions amid heavy snow

Scots are being warned to take extra care on the roads today in the wake of one of the coldest nights of the year as parts of the country are hit by heavy snow and strong winds of up to 70mph.

Brian Wilson: SNP dogma on university fees is hitting higher education

The SNP’s policy towards university fees is damaging Scotland’s higher education system, argues Brian Wilson.

Brexit: More than a fifth of Irish passports claimed by UK residents

More than a fifth of all Irish passports issued in the last year went to people living in the UK in a surge directly linked to Brexit.

Advisory firm launches property division

An investment advisory firm co-founded by tyre entrepreneur Mike Welch has launched a property fund in a bid to fill a gap in the market.

Sport Update
Hearts’ John Souttar will be ready for England move in summer

Hearts manager Craig Levein insists John Souttar will be ready to make the switch to England next summer after hailing the defender as a complete player and the club’s most valuable asset.

Craig Levein says Neil Lennon ‘made a career out of kicking people’

Hearts manager Craig Levein
has responded to Neil Lennon’s
claim that Hibernian were “kicked off the park” during Wednesday’s goal-less Edinburgh derby clash, insisting that the former Celtic midfielder made a career out of doing it.

Spell in Korea has made me better player says Niall McGinn

Niall McGinn has no regrets over his short and unsuccessful spell in South Korea but admits he missed the 
passionate big match atmosphere of Scottish football.

And finally...
Storm Dylan wind warnings upgraded to amber alert on Hogmanay

Storm Dylan is expected to cause disruption across Scotland as the weather front brings a wet and windy end to the year.

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