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Day: October 18, 2021

BOOKS: The Magician by Colm Tóibín review – a difficult Mann to know

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Dramatisation of Thomas Mann’s private and public life never convinces as biography or fiction By Anthony Cummins in The Guardian The German writer Thomas Mann

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COVID: Algorithm processes images of chest x-rays of patients displaying shortness of breath

October 18, 2021 heaneymedia

AI technology could speed up COVID-19 diagnosis in Emergency Departments. By Lucy Ashton Artificial intelligence could help speed up COVID-19 diagnosis in Emergency Departments, thanks to the

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BOOKS: CORRUPT CARDINAL KEITH O’BRIEN CATALYST FOR CRISIS IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

October 18, 2021 heaneymedia

Labyrinthine corruption REVIEW BY JAMES LAWLOR  This powerful and timely book revisits the events surrounding the disgrace of Keith O’Brien, former Cardinal Archbishop of St

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  • DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP
  • SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.
  • Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer
  • MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER
  • Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …
  • VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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