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Day: May 5, 2021

OUTLANDER: The Finnich Glen culpable and reckless conduct case and the implications for outdoor recreation

May 5, 2021 heaneymedia

A scene from Outlander, Glen Finnich, where filming takes place and the dangerous road nearby. By Bill Heaney May 4, 2021  The Bonnie Banks of

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ELECTION: BBC Scotland coverage of elections to extend over three days

May 5, 2021 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter BBC Scotland’s reporting of the outcome of the Scottish Parliament election will extend over three days to ensure audiences are kept fully

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EDITORIAL: VOTE LABOUR THIS THURSDAY AND REJECT SNP AUSTERITY

May 5, 2021 heaneymedia

Dumbarton Labour candidate Jackie Baillie and Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader. By the EDITOR Elections are like big sports events. If anything they are worse

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CALL THE MIDWIFE: Glasgow Midwives celebrate International Day of the Midwife

May 5, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Midwives have shown resilience and steadfast support for pregnant women and their babies this past year throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s

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  • Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane
  • Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal
  • Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people
  • Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …
  • When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event
  • RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

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Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

The woman was serving alongside her colleague at the Faslane base. by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy officer who served on board a nuclear submarine

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Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump said he will be meeting in the Situation Room “to make a final determination” Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & James C. Reynolds  29 May 2026 16:41 BST Donald

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Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Councillors David McBride and William Rooney. by Lucy Ashton West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has reported a significant rise in the number of people using its

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Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain will lead an adjournment debate in the Commons on Tuesday to highlight serious and ongoing problems in

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When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

by Lucy Ashton The local health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has held a unique public interactive event as part of Glasgow’s Climate Week.

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RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY Anthony Moffat (violin) and Stephen Adam (piano) are an acclaimed musical duo performing a lunchtime classical recital at Rhu

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JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Pictures by Rhu Bay The Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre in Shandon continues to see thriving attendance levels and high levels of engagement. The facility has

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Witness appeal following serious assault in Alexandria

Witness appeal following serious assault in Alexandria

29 May 2026 Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault in Alexandria. Around 6.30 pm on Saturday, 16 May 2026, a 37-year-old man

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