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Day: October 30, 2020

JOURNALISM: Scotland panel debate at Editors’ conference

October 30, 2020 heaneymedia

Information in lockdown to form focus of Scotland panel debate BY CLAIRE MEADOWS The difficulties of reporters in Scotland accessing information during the coronavirus pandemic

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COMMUNITY: HARSH WINTER FOR FURLOUGHED WORKERS

October 30, 2020 heaneymedia

Unemployment support scheme ends this weekend By Paul Cassidy Jackie Baillie MSP, pictured right, has warned that furloughed workers face a “harsh winter” due to

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JOURNALISTS: ‘The Virtual Book Club’.

October 30, 2020 heaneymedia

In celebration of Book Week Scotland, the NUJ is delighted to introduce ‘The Virtual Book Club’. Three top Scottish writers will share their thoughts about their

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CELTIC CONNECTIONS 2021: FULL PROGRAMME COMING SOON

October 30, 2020 heaneymedia

Kris Kirstofferen and Paddy Moloney and the Chieftains performing at Celtic Connections in the Royal Concert Hall. Picture by Bill Heaney By Hannah Innes Internationally

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DISCHARGE OF ELDERLY PATIENTS FROM HOSPITAL TO CARE HOMES ‘NATIONAL SCANDAL’

October 30, 2020 heaneymedia

Clockwise: Monica Lennon, Donald MacAskill, Nicola Sturgeon, Jackie Baillie, Castleview and Crosslet care homes in Dumbarton, where residents died. By Bill Heaney  Jackie Baillie MSP

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Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

Reason why Trump suspended bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks

US president’s pause ‘conditional on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz’ President Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. U.S.

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AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

AHOY THERE! SHANDON SAILORS WIN BRONZE MEDAL IN SPAIN

Shandon sailors Anna Burnet and partner John Gimson secured a bronze medal today at the Palma de Mallorca Regatta in Spain. This podium finish builds

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FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENTS IN RHU AND SHANDON CHURCH ON THURSDAY

FREE MUSIC EVENT THIS THURSDAY Experience a memorable night with internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Denis Patrickson. Celebrated for his mastery of classical and jazz. The founder

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Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities set to strike

Around 1,000 members will walk out at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities on Friday by Lucy Ashton Thousands of workers at three Scottish universities

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Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Removing sick pay for police with mental health issues ‘extremely concerning’, say police union reps

Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said Police Scotland has dropped some sick pay arrangements due to budget pressures by Bill Heaney Removing sick pay for police

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Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

Trump Attacks Rory McIlroy — and receives a fiery reply in response

by DEMOCRAT REPORTER Donald Trump thought he could score cheap political points by calling Rory McIlroy “an insult to Jesus” because the legendary figure is

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SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

SNP CANDIDATE ASKED TO COMMIT ON ON PROVIDING AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE

by Bill Heaney Marie McNair, the SNP candidate for Clydebank and Milngavie, asked the Government on Thursday for an assurance that they were providing affordable

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DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

DUMBARTON UNITED – 2020 PLAYERS WANTED

Looking for a fun, active, and positive environment for your child? This is it Our 2020 team is already buzzing, growing fast, and full of

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