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Day: January 31, 2019

SCOTTISH BUDGET

January 31, 2019 heaneymedia

Patrick Harvie’s budget deal with SNP leads to more cash for council services Greens’ Patrick Harvie; SNP’s Derek Mackay; Holyrood parliament building; Burgh Hall in

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COLLEGES

January 31, 2019 heaneymedia

Colleges should target skill shortages West College in Clydebank from the Titan Crane. Picture by Bill Heaney By Lizzie Healey Dumbarton and Lomond MSP Jackie Baillie

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TV and BOOKS

January 31, 2019 heaneymedia

STV Productions secures rights to two critically-acclaimed books Fishnet – written by award-winning journalist, Kirstin Innes STV Productions drama team has secured the television rights

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INFECTION CONCERNS

January 31, 2019 heaneymedia

Parents’ anger at decision NOT to vaccinate nursery children at St Mary’s  St Mary’s PS in Bank Street, Alexandria, where nursery children will not be

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COUNCIL CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS

January 31, 2019 heaneymedia

It’s time to bring this serious matter out into the open, say Bollan and Black Clockwise: George Black, Cllr Jim Bollan, trade union official Margaret

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Recent Posts

  • HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid
  • Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league
  • BOOKS: Liz Nugent writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’
  • SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK
  • Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support
  • Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

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HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid

HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid

Landmark study, found approximately 1.8% of the population sought help from the NHS for the condition Long Covid: It is thought around one in 50

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Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league

Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league

The incident took place after a 1-1 draw at Broadwood on Monday night Alonso: Head-butted by Rangers coach after derby draw. By Peter Cassidy on STV

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BOOKS: Liz Nugent writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’

BOOKS: Liz Nugent  writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’

The author discusses her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond, plus her ideal presidential candidate, the wisdom of Judge Judy and the book she threw into

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SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK

SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK

Stirling Albion 2 Dumbarton 2 Pictures by Jon Leino cinch League 2  DUMBARTON took what could be an important point away to Stirling Albion after

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Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support

Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support

27 March, 2023 Kinship children are defined as being looked after by a relative or family friend when their own parents are unable to care

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Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

Lorna Slater says she is ‘confident’ her recycling scheme will go ahead in August. By Bill Heaney Critics of the Scottish Government’s shambolic Deposit Return

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DON’T BE A FOOL: PARKING FINES IN GLASGOW TO INCREASE ON APRIL 1

DON’T BE A FOOL: PARKING FINES IN GLASGOW TO INCREASE ON APRIL 1

Glasgow City Council  Glasgow City Council are tightening parking enforcement across the city to improve road safety and efficiency, as several changes were approved at

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NEW LEADER OF THE SNP IS HUZMA YOUSAF

NEW LEADER OF THE SNP IS HUZMA YOUSAF

By Bill Heaney Updated at 6.30pm Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP and tomorrow will be confirmed as Scotland’s First Minister by

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