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Day: May 3, 2020

TRIBUTES FOR DEREK OGG QC, WHO HAS DIED

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

“He provided an ear to those who needed his wisdom, could put a smile on the face of the sullen, inspire a laugh from those engrossed in sadness, and create a conversation in even the solemnest of rooms. Often, he did all of these things in a self-deprecating way.”

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BEAUTY GOODNESS & TRUTH ARE DIVINELY INSPIRED

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

In these times of enforced isolation we experience more clearly for ourselves what gives life to our souls and what drains life from them. 

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VIRUS: HEALTH BOARD BEING RIPPED OFF OVER PPE

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

However, a survey by the Royal College of Nursing suggested half of all nurses working in high-risk environments had been asked to reuse PPE.

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VIRUS: WEST REGION PARAMEDIC DIES IN HOSPITAL

May 3, 2020 heaneymedia

Chief executive Pauline Howie said the service had been “greatly saddened” by the loss of a “dear colleague”.

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

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  • Dumbarton man detained in India enduring ‘psychological torture’, say UN experts
  • STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count …
  • Hospital boss arrested for perverting the course of justice in Lucy Letby baby deaths inquiry
  • SARWAR: ‘SWINNEY WASTES MONEY – LABOUR WILL ACT TO CUT COSTS FOR FAMILIES’
  • Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz
  • Jane’s simple breast check gave her more time with the people she loves …

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Dumbarton man detained in India enduring ‘psychological torture’, say UN experts

Dumbarton man detained in India enduring ‘psychological torture’, say UN experts

They are calling for Jagtar Singh Johal, 39, pictured above, to be released without delay. by Bill Heaney A Dumbarton man who has spent eight

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STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count …

STV journalists to strike on day of Holyrood election count …

The NUJ said the strike will affect STV’s coverage of the Holyrood election results by Bill Heaney STV News journalists are set to strike on

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Hospital boss arrested for perverting the course of justice in Lucy Letby baby deaths inquiry

Hospital boss arrested for perverting the course of justice in Lucy Letby baby deaths inquiry

by Democrat reporter Detectives have arrested a senior hospital manager on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the inquiry into killer

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SARWAR: ‘SWINNEY WASTES MONEY – LABOUR WILL ACT TO CUT COSTS FOR FAMILIES’

SARWAR: ‘SWINNEY WASTES MONEY – LABOUR WILL ACT TO CUT COSTS FOR FAMILIES’

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar will today accuse John Swinney of making life harder for working families by raising taxes and wasting public money. And

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Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz

Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz

by Democrat reporter US President Donald Trump says he has ordered his ‘mine sweepers’ to ‘triple up’ their activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump

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Jane’s simple breast check gave her more time with the people she loves …

Jane’s simple breast check gave her more time with the people she loves …

If Jane McNiven (63), a GP Practice Manager from Alexandria, hadn’t checked her breasts in front of a mirror at home, she may never have

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Clyde shipyards will start Norway frigates before Navy order finished

Clyde shipyards will start Norway frigates before Navy order finished

by Bill Heaney Shipyards on Clydeside will start building some Type-26 frigates for Norway before completing construction of an eight-ship order of the same warships

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POLLS SUGGEST TWO PARTY LEADERS MIGHT LOSE COME MAY 7

POLLS SUGGEST TWO PARTY LEADERS MIGHT LOSE COME MAY 7

John Swinney refuses to rule out Scottish Greens coalition – with Ross Greer in charge of Scotland’s finances. John Swinney may be predicted to win

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