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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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  • Technology-led patient care at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde scoops awards
  • Tributes paid to former SoE Director Bob Satchwell on his death, aged 73
  • GOVERNMENT: Sturgeon continued a doomed legal fight with Salmond despite its lawyers advising it was likely to lose.
  • EDUCATION: Phase 2 of schools return after lockdown
  • MAY ELECTION: Scottish Parliament election guidance for candidates and canvassers
  • JOURNALISM: PIONEERING LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE DRAWS BIG SALES IN BELFAST CITY

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Technology-led patient care at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde scoops awards

Technology-led patient care at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde scoops awards

By Rory Murphy Digital technology has been used to transform patient care this past year at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and two projects have

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Tributes paid to former SoE Director Bob Satchwell on his death, aged 73

Tributes paid to former SoE Director Bob Satchwell on his death, aged 73

By Democrat reporter The Society of Editors has been saddened by news of the death of its founding executive director Bob Satchwell. Bob had spent the

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GOVERNMENT: Sturgeon continued a doomed legal fight with Salmond despite its lawyers advising it was likely to lose.

GOVERNMENT: Sturgeon continued a doomed legal fight with Salmond despite its lawyers advising it was likely to lose.

By Bill Heaney The sexual harassment case against the former First Minister Alex Salmond would have been stopped in its tracks  – and should never

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EDUCATION: Phase 2 of schools return after lockdown

EDUCATION: Phase 2 of schools return after lockdown

By Lucy Ashton All remaining primary school children are set to return to school full-time from 15 March, with all secondary pupils returning on a

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MAY ELECTION: Scottish Parliament election guidance for candidates and canvassers

MAY ELECTION: Scottish Parliament election guidance for candidates and canvassers

The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh.  By Rory Murphy The safety of campaigners, election workers and the public is central to plans for the

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JOURNALISM: PIONEERING LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE DRAWS BIG SALES IN BELFAST CITY

JOURNALISM: PIONEERING LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE DRAWS BIG SALES IN BELFAST CITY

Six years on … how a pioneering local news website continues to grow in Belfast city By Democrat reporter Belfast Live is celebrating its sixth

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HEALTHCARE: Almost 170,000 operations lost to Covid, claim LibDems

HEALTHCARE: Almost 170,000 operations lost to Covid, claim LibDems

By Democrat reporter A new analysis carried out by the Scottish Liberal Democrats shows that almost 170,000 scheduled operations have been lost to the pandemic

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FAMILIES RE-UNITED: THE SMILES SAY IT ALL FOR MARY ROSE CROZIER AND DAUGHTER MARY CARR

FAMILIES RE-UNITED: THE SMILES SAY IT ALL FOR MARY ROSE CROZIER AND DAUGHTER MARY CARR

Happy day. Mrs Mary Rose Crozier, 92, formerly of Bonhill Road, Dumbarton, receives a visit at last from her daughter, Mrs Mary Carr. Mrs Crozier

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