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Day: October 12, 2021

COURTS: Man accused of indecent assault at Celtic Park has trial date set

October 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Francis Cairney, 86, is due to go on trial next year over various historic assaults By Democrat reporter An elderly man accused of indecently assaulting

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FASLANE: MINEHUNTER BACK ON THE CLYDE AFTER THREE-YEAR MISSION

October 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Above: Water cannon welcome HMS Shoreham and her crew back to HM Naval Base Clyde. By Lucy Ashton ROYAL NAVY minehunter HMS Shoreham has returned

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Paddy Moloney, who founded The Chieftains in 1962, has died

October 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Paddy Moloney, one of the finest traditional musicians in the world. By Bill Heaney The founder and leader of The Chieftains traditional Irish music group,

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Appointment: Kristen Bennie will take over from Muriel Gray as Art School chairwoman

October 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Glasgow School of Art appoints temporary chairwoman Glasgow School of Art – two fires devastated the historic Mackintosh building.  By Lucy Ashton Glasgow School of

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SALMON FARMING: Firm takes legal action against animal welfare campaigner

October 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Mowi Scotland seeks court order against director of Scottish Salmon Watch Mowi is a Norwegian company that owns salmon farms off Scotland, including Oban. By

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HOLYROOD COVID INQUIRY MUST FOLLOW DAMNING WESTMINSTER REPORT

October 12, 2021 heaneymedia

Labour demands apology from the First Minister ‘for the cover-ups and the catastrophic errors made’ By Lucy Ashton Holyrood must launch its own detailed inquiry

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  • 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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