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Day: December 16, 2020

COVID 19: North’s Covid crisis could repeat in State if situation allowed ‘go out of control’ – Taoiseach

December 16, 2020 heaneymedia

Hospital bed occupancy in Northern Ireland at 105% after 17 ambulance queue in Antrim Medical staff attending to two patients in an ambulance, at Antrim

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Top job for Glenn Campbell – hugely-experienced journalist has worked at BBC Scotland for 20 years

December 16, 2020 heaneymedia

Standout candidate Glenn Campbell appointed BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell was the standout candidate in an outstanding field. By Democrat reporter AWARD-winning reporter/presenter, Glenn

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MEDIA: Promotion for Linda in restructure of STV’s News Management team

December 16, 2020 heaneymedia

STV appoints Linda Grimes Douglas as head of News and Current Affairs Linda Grimes Douglas, head of News and Current Affairs. By Democrat reporter STV

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COVID 19: Claim Scotland is first place in UK to get Covid-19 vaccine into care homes is False

December 16, 2020 heaneymedia

Claim Scotland is first place in UK to get Covid-19 vaccine into care homes is False By Ferret Investigative Journalists December 15, 2020 The Covid-19

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BAILLIE SLAMS SNP FOR ALLOWING WATER BOSSES TO TROUSER THOUSANDS IN BONUSES

December 16, 2020 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie, pictured right, has slammed the SNP government for sitting on its hands as top Scottish Water

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  • WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0
  • City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

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RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

 

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JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS

JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has shown clearly that it is out of touch with residents. Particularly on matters such as budget cuts, which

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TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend

TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend

The Last Dinner Party (above) will perform on Saturday Perrie is one of the top acts lined up for this year’s TRNSMT festival Updated 19

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New replica unveiled of Comet, the Clydebuilt ship that changed the world

New replica unveiled of Comet, the Clydebuilt ship that changed the world

The new recreation of the famous ship has been installed at the same spot as the previous replica by Calum Watson BBC Scotland A full-sized

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WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

WORLD CUP: MOROCCO 1 SCOTLAND 0

If the prelude to this very important football match was Mardi Gras, then the game itself was Ash Wednesday. Morocco scored a shock goal after

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City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

City Centre dispersal zone has been extended to tackle anti-social behaviour and disorder

by Bill Heaney The Glasgow city centre dispersal zone was established in March 2026 to support efforts to address anti-social behaviour and disorder. The zone

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: CORRALLING JOURNALISTS IS NOT OK

by BILL HEANEY Not many of us in journalism took up this trade to make friends and influence people, although there are exceptions to that

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Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton (UPDATED)

Celebrations as original World Cup returns to the Renton (UPDATED)

by Democrat reporter The original World Cup is coming home to West Dunbartonshire almost  140 years after Renton FC became the first ever club to

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