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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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  • NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER
  • Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion
  • What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning
  • Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice
  • Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie
  • £1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

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NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

Joan Macdonald tells us the NUJ in Glasgow has limited places available on courses taking place in the next couple of weeks via Zoom. Feature

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Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

by Ruth Gledhill 30 September 2026, The Tablet Sarah Sands, chief executive of Hymns Ancient and Modern, delivers the Religion Media Centre annual lecture at

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What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

by Lucy Ashton Following his first speech at the Labour Party conference as PM yesterday, Andy Burnham was interviewed by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

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Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Orange Order says it had ‘very positive and constructive meeting’ with NI Secretary Bryant The standoff in Portadown has entered a third day despite efforts

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Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

by BILL HEANEY Following confirmation that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn, Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie, pictured

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£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today Funding will be allocated on a

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POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland engaged with more than 1000 motorcyclists as part of efforts to prevent harm on Scotland’s roads.  The campaign ran from

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Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

New dry docks will significantly enhance capacity at the Faslane naval base in the Gareloch. 28 September 2026 Orders for three floating dry docks, worth

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