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Day: July 27, 2021

TRAVEL: Free bus travel for under-22s to begin at end of January

July 27, 2021 heaneymedia

Scheme to allow free travel for everyone aged 21 and under will begin on January 31 By Lucy Ashton Free bus travel for everyone in

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Ally Dawson: Former Rangers and Scotland player dies aged 63

July 27, 2021 heaneymedia

Ally Dawson made more than 300 appearances for Rangers Former Rangers and Scotland defender Ally Dawson has died aged 63 after a long illness, his

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HERITAGE: Blairs Museum launches new interactive virtual museum

July 27, 2021 heaneymedia

By Peter Kearney Blairs Museum, Scotland’s National Catholic Museum has launched a brand-new website featuring an interactive virtual museum and shop, thanks to funding from

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STATISTICS SURVEY SHOWS COVID INCREASE

July 27, 2021 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour have raised concerns after research by the ONS showed Covid-19 rates continuing to rise in Scotland during July. The most

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DOWN MEMORY LANE: BETWEEN A ROCK AND A RIVER

July 27, 2021 heaneymedia

Dumbarton Rock which stirs the hearts of exiles the world over. Picture by Tom Gardiner By MT Rainey It was near the top of my

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Recent Posts

  • HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid
  • Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league
  • BOOKS: Liz Nugent writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’
  • SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK
  • Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support
  • Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

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HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid

HEALTH: One in 50 Scots suffering with long Covid

Landmark study, found approximately 1.8% of the population sought help from the NHS for the condition Long Covid: It is thought around one in 50

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Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league

Celtic manager headbutted after fiery derby clash vs Rangers in women’s league

The incident took place after a 1-1 draw at Broadwood on Monday night Alonso: Head-butted by Rangers coach after derby draw. By Peter Cassidy on STV

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BOOKS: Liz Nugent writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’

BOOKS: Liz Nugent  writes ‘Scotland was a revelation … loads of places to dispose of a body’

The author discusses her latest novel, Strange Sally Diamond, plus her ideal presidential candidate, the wisdom of Judge Judy and the book she threw into

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SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK

SONS TAKE A VITAL POINT AGAINST ALBION AT FORTHBANK

Stirling Albion 2 Dumbarton 2 Pictures by Jon Leino cinch League 2  DUMBARTON took what could be an important point away to Stirling Albion after

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Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support

Kinship children set to benefit from new approach to support

27 March, 2023 Kinship children are defined as being looked after by a relative or family friend when their own parents are unable to care

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Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

Vintners’ fury as beer is labelled ‘Not for sale in Scotland’

Lorna Slater says she is ‘confident’ her recycling scheme will go ahead in August. By Bill Heaney Critics of the Scottish Government’s shambolic Deposit Return

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DON’T BE A FOOL: PARKING FINES IN GLASGOW TO INCREASE ON APRIL 1

DON’T BE A FOOL: PARKING FINES IN GLASGOW TO INCREASE ON APRIL 1

Glasgow City Council  Glasgow City Council are tightening parking enforcement across the city to improve road safety and efficiency, as several changes were approved at

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NEW LEADER OF THE SNP IS HUZMA YOUSAF

NEW LEADER OF THE SNP IS HUZMA YOUSAF

By Bill Heaney Updated at 6.30pm Humza Yousaf is the new leader of the SNP and tomorrow will be confirmed as Scotland’s First Minister by

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