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Day: January 10, 2021

BRIAN WILSON’S COLUMN: WASHINGTON TEACHES US TO BEWARE THE POLITICS OF FLAGS

January 10, 2021 heaneymedia

If substance could be separated from symbolism, last week’s events in Washington boil down to an incomprehensible failure of security – as mundane as that,

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: By Canon Gerry Conroy

January 10, 2021 heaneymedia

Manus Scullion with his godmother Diana McLeish is pictured being being baptised into the Catholic Church. Above Docherty family baptism in St Patrick’s. Left to

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Police Scotland has issued more than 7000 fines and 550 arrests in relation to coronavirus rules.

January 10, 2021 heaneymedia

More than 7000 fines and 550 arrests since start of pandemic Police Scotland has had more than 100,000 interactions with the public about complying with

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TRANSPORT: MOTORISTS THANKFUL REST IS OPEN FOR PART OF EACH DAY

January 10, 2021 heaneymedia

A83 at Rest and Be Thankful opens for first time in 2021 The temporary barrier at the side of the Old Military Road will offer

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SALMOND INQUIRY: Alex Salmond has declared war on Nicola Sturgeon

January 10, 2021 heaneymedia

Picture by Bill Heaney Alex Salmond has declared war on Nicola Sturgeon Stephen Daisley in the SPECTATOR 8 January 2021 This is a big deal. The Times says it

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  • HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel
  • Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable
  • Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  
  • New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth
  • Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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