Bin the hot toddies and hold off from making the chicken soup, for scientists believe they have found a cure for the common cold – a pinch of salt.

Scotland now seems to be too polite to say that some pupils are just cleverer than others, with potentially dangerous consequences for education, writes Cameron Wyllie.

We may be working longer, but most of us are counting down to retirement. But planning for the golden years is crucial.

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It has long been a staple of children’s joke books, sending the under-tens into paroxysms of laughter.

Hibs have confirmed the departure of manager Neil Lennon and assistant Garry Parker in a joint-statement released on the club website.

Gregor Townsend has named his side to face Italy in the Guinness Six Nations opener at BT Murrayfield on Friday.

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