September 18, 2020 – THE DEMOCRAT

WASPI WOMEN: Women lose state pension age appeal against government

September 18, 2020 heaneymedia

WASPI women campaigners after a meeting in the Burgh Hall in Dumbarton. By Democrat reporter Two women affected by the state pension age being changed

BULLYING SCANDAL IN ARGYLL AND CLYDE AND NHS HIGHLAND

September 18, 2020 heaneymedia

Doctor ‘lost job after challenging ward closure’ Dr Jan Calder said her experience left her feeling demoralised and disempowered. BBC Scotland is reporting that a

STANDARDS COMMISSIONER SAYS BOLLAN WAS DISRESPECTFUL

September 18, 2020 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Cllr Jim Bollan has been barred from the next two council meetings for revealing redacted (blanked out) information from an internal audit

Covid 19 coverage: Financial support for national and regional newspapers

September 18, 2020 heaneymedia

By Claire Meadows The Covid crisis has reminded people of the value of the media, the Executive Director of the Society of Editors (SoE) has

Slow progress in reforming post-school education and skills

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Government’s intentions to reform post-school education and skills lack a clear delivery plan. Progress is slow. The government needs to

MON SCOTLAND! TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT. YOU’VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT

The Tartan Army quickly won over the people of Boston and Miami, and now Texas can be added to that list. During the World Cup,

SNP SPECIAL ADVISERS LIVING HIGH OFF THE HOG

Olaf Stando delivering campaign leaflets for the SNP. by DEMOCRAT REPORTER John Swinney’s entourage of special advisers racked up a huge £4,600 expenses bill in

Consultation on Helensburgh waterfront proposal

24 June 2026 by Democrat reporter Argyll and Bute Council is to ask for views on the proposal for the final part of the multi-million-pound

LibDems: SNP must do better for care-experienced children

by Democrat reporter Scottish Liberal Democrat education and children spokesperson Duncan Dunlop MSP has today said that the SNP need to do better for care-experienced

A BOOK AND A BEER AT THE WAVERLEY BAR IN BRIDGEND

The Waverley Bar It`s Book Club night! Whether you’ve finished the chapters or just fancy the chat or just want to take advantage of our

SCANDAL of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority member elections and treatment of Sid Perrie

by Nick Kempe of Parkswatch An article (see here) that appeared in the Helensburgh Advertiser on June 13 in the name of Dr Heather Reid, the Convener

LABOUR JUSTICE SPOKESPERSON PAULINE MCNEILL SOUNDS ALARM AS CRIME RISES

LibDems say the scale of the challenge facing police officers and our wider justice system is huge by Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has demanded action as

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