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Month: January 2020
ROW OVER MARRIAGE PLANS FOR CATHOLIC PRIESTS
In a new book From the Depths of Our Hearts,written with conservative Cardinal Robert Sarah, the former pope forcefully defends mandatory celibacy for priests in what appears to be a strategically timed interjection aimed at putting pressure on Pope Francis not to change the church’s centuries-old rule on celibacy for priests.
SCOTTISH DOCTORS FLY VITAL AID INTO AFRICA
Prof Stanley said: “It is humbling being able to work with and train the people who are doing all the work out there, in very challenging conditions. It is very satisfying to see the desperately needed equipment – that is no longer required in Glasgow – being put to good use.
FERRY STORIES FAIL TO STAND UP TO SCRUTINY
BBC Scotland is reporting that bosses at Ferguson shipyard across the River Clyde were to blame for the delay and spiralling cost of two new CalMac ferries, according to the chief executive of the government agency which placed the orders.
SNP IN MOVE TO TIGHTEN GAMBLING RULES
SNP MP Ronnie Cowan, who has spoken out about the gambling industry, said: “This is welcomed but we mustn’t take our eyes off the prize and that’s a completely new Gambling Act.”
LEE’S FANTASTIC MARATHON FEAT FOR ERSKINE HOME
Running in all weathers, 45-year-old Lee has completed 1,362.4 miles within a year. Lee ran his last five miles on Hogmanay finishing at the Erskine Home in Bishopton, where he presented 104 year old RAF Veteran Hasie with a cheque for nearly £3,000.