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Day: October 29, 2021

HILARIOUS TAKE ON THE BBC SERIES SHETLAND BY THE BRILLIANT TOM MORTON

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Douglas Henshall and Brian Cox in Shetland on BBC Scotland on Sundays. Tom Morton “Getting off with a primal-screaming lay nun in Whalsay while driving

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FLOODING: LibDems call for new funding to protect against the “Scottish Monsoon”

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Flooding during the monsoon conditions in Dumbarton. Picture by Tom Gardiner By Rory Murphy Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called for

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Councils failing to tackle climate crisis, says report

October 29, 2021 heaneymedia

Investigation by Rob Edwards in The Ferret October 28, 2021 Plans by Scottish local authorities to cut carbon pollution are “deeply insufficient” and will cause

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Police must allow young people to protest peacefully at COP-26, says Children’s Commissioner

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Police riot squad in training for COP26 conference –  “treat young people peacefully”. By Lucy Ashton Children’s Commissioner Bruce Adamson is urging police to treat

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COP26: “Thought for the Day” Pope Francis

October 29, 2021 heaneymedia

Pope Francis delivered “Thought for the Day” on BBC Radio 4 today “Thought for the Day” Pope Francis. Dear BBC listeners, good morning! Climate change

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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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