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Day: January 9, 2018

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MSP pledges support for local families raising disabled or seriously ill children 9 January 2018 Local MSP Jackie Baillie has pledged her support for the

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Kirk appoints its first ever dedicated “farming minister” A sheep farm at Glen Fruin above Loch Lomond. Picture by BILL HEANEY The Church of Scotland

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Nukes in Scotland: Faslane peace camp maintains decades long vigil … January 4, 2018 By Paul O’Hanlon of the Australian Times SPECIAL FEATURE: Based at Faslane are

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The Ferret ‘Significant’ radioactive waste problem at Trident submarine base By Ferret journalists on January 7, 2018 Scotland’s environmental watchdog has criticised nuclear waste handling at the

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Death of former attorney general who headed world trade body Peter Sutherland: Born in Dublin,: 25 April, 1946 Died: 7 January, 2018 Alex Salmond, Bill

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Churches are urged to ring bells to mark the end of the First World War January 9, 2018 The Society of Editors is adding its

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COMMUNITY: Jackie Baillie lends support to CHAS, and dying children

COMMUNITY: Jackie Baillie lends support to CHAS, and dying children

By Lucy Ashton Dumbarton constituency candidate Jackie Baillie, pictured right,  is backing the Children’s Hospice’s Across Scotland (CHAS) manifesto, which calls on politicians of all

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ELECTION NOTEBOOK: HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT DREAM FOR RAGS TO RICHES MILLIONAIRE

ELECTION NOTEBOOK: HOLYROOD PARLIAMENT DREAM FOR RAGS TO RICHES MILLIONAIRE

The magnificent Wards Estate at Gartocharn on Loch Lomondside. Covering elections can be dull and boring most of the time. The quest for a colourful

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CULTURAL HERITAGE: Antonine Wall Project hosts peer-learning after inclusion in best practice guide

CULTURAL HERITAGE: Antonine Wall Project hosts peer-learning after inclusion in best practice guide

By Lauren Crooks The Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project will host a peer-learning session for delegates from across Europe after the Project was chosen as

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde asks 45–49-year olds to ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ for the COVID-19 vaccination

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde asks 45–49-year olds to ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves’ for the COVID-19 vaccination

By Lucy Ashton The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine programme in NHSGGC is underway, with vaccination appointments now being offered to people over the

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ECONOMY: WOMEN-LED RECOVERY WILL UNLOCK BILLIONS FOR SCOTLAND’S ECONOMY

ECONOMY: WOMEN-LED RECOVERY WILL UNLOCK BILLIONS FOR SCOTLAND’S ECONOMY

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour Deputy Leader, Jackie Baillie, today unveiled the party’s plans to put women at the heart of our national recovery, and

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ELECTION: SCOTTISH LABOUR LAUNCHES MANIFESTO WITH WRAPAROUND CHILDCARE PLEDGE

ELECTION: SCOTTISH LABOUR LAUNCHES MANIFESTO WITH WRAPAROUND CHILDCARE PLEDGE

Jackie Baillie and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar – promises on childcare. By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has today (Thursday) launched Scottish

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WESTMINSTER: Lord McFall of Alcuith Has Been Confirmed As New Lord Speaker

WESTMINSTER: Lord McFall of Alcuith Has Been Confirmed As New Lord Speaker

John McFall, Baron McFall of Alcluith PC, who has been elected as the new Lord Speaker, pictured above with sporting greats Sir Jackie Stewart and

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CARE HOMES SCANDAL: STURGEON AND FREEMAN SHAMEFULLY NEGLECTFUL AND PUT LIVES AT RISK

CARE HOMES SCANDAL: STURGEON AND FREEMAN SHAMEFULLY NEGLECTFUL AND PUT LIVES AT RISK

Willie Rennie, Jackie Baillie and Nicola Sturgeon who is in deep trouble over Covid positive patients being transferred into care homes. By Bill Heaney The

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