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Day: November 17, 2021
GENDER MATTERS: Milestone for equality in schools
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joins gay rights youth marchers. By Bill Heaney Scotland has become the first country in the world to embed lesbian, gay,
FREE PHONE CALLS: INITIATIVE TO CUT DOWN DRUG DEATHS
Drugs Policy Minister Angela Constance said: “I welcome this phone line.” By Lucy Ashton A new anonymous phone service will see trained staff stay on
BOOKS: Cash lifeline for libraries
By Bill Heaney Innovative projects to reopen some of the libraries that closed during the pandemic, set up well-being cafes or provide home library services
NOT A PEEP: SUSAN WANTS ANSWERS ABOUT A NEW FIELD FOR HER PONIES
Susan Dick, who owns the fields at Milton, with one of her ponies. By Bill Heaney Updated on November 15, 2021 Hold your horses or,
HEALTH MATTERS: Scots ‘may need to show negative test as well as vaccine passport
John Swinney says option will beconsidered to decide if passport rule should be expanded Vaccine passports required soon for extended list of sports and entertainment