Category Archives: The Herald
Record-breaking teenager’s riding on the crest of a wave
SARAH MORRISON Published on 18 July 2009 While the gap year has become a tradition among today’s teenagers, a 17-year-old American has just pushed the boundaries of what can be achieved. After a gruelling 13-month voyage, Zac Sunderland piloted his … Continue reading
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Plastic bag use drops by 39 million
SARAH MORRISON Published 17 July 2009 Shoppers and leading supermarkets in Scotland have cut the number of carrier bags they use once by 39 million in three years. The 49% reduction achieved by Asda, the Co-op, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, … Continue reading
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Historic island sells for £2.5m
SARAH MORRISON Published on 16 July 2009 A historic Scottish island in the firth of Clyde that has been on the market for five years has sold for half-a- million pounds less than its £2.5m asking price. A historic Scottish … Continue reading
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Older drivers flout drink laws
SARAH MORRISON Published on 15 July 2009 Almost one third of motorists aged between the ages of 45 and 64 admitted to drink-driving, an RAC report reveals today. The survey found the problem is more prevalent among the older generation … Continue reading
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Sky attacks planned BBC Open staffing level
SARAH MORRISON Published on 14 Jul 2009 The BBC has again been forced to justify its use of licence fee payers’ money after broadcast rival Sky said it could cover the Open golf championships with half the number of staff. … Continue reading
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BBC denies claim T in the Park is just one more junket for staff
Published on 11 July 2009 It took fewer than 440 BBC staff and freelances to provide more than 3000 hours of coverage of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing. But last month more than 400 staff were deployed to Glastonbury. … Continue reading
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Golf is swinging £220m a year into economy
Published on 10 July 2009 As the home of golf, Scotland boasts a unique selling point for fans keen to sample some of the best courses in the world. Over the next 10 days, visitors from Japan, the US and … Continue reading
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Awarded Best News Writer at The Herald Student Press Awards 2009
Best News Writer – Sarah Morrison, The Student, Edinburgh University
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