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Day: December 4, 2021

POLITICS: Wendy Chamberlain is the new deputy leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats

December 4, 2021 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has today been unveiled as the new deputy leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. A former

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SPORT: Scots female footballers to be celebrated with Hampden exhibition

December 4, 2021 heaneymedia

Singer Eddi Reader (right), whose grandmother captained Rutherglen Ladies, with former Scotland and Italy international Rose Reilly at the launch of the exhibition By Lucy

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OIL NO MORE: ‘Gloating’ Green chief Patrick Harvie blasted over Sturgeon North Sea oil boast

December 4, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Green chief Patick Harvie, pictured right, has been branded “oblivious” to the risk of mass unemployment after boasting he helped change

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HEALTH: Clinicians write to Sturgeon over ‘unfounded’ hospital criticism

December 4, 2021 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Criticism of the way the Health Board and Scottish government are tackling the ongoing crisis at the Queen Elizabeth Maternity Hospital and

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education: Consultation now open on proposals to benefit schools in Argyll and Bute

December 4, 2021 heaneymedia

Hermitage Academy badge and Yvonne McNeilly, Argyll Council’s Policy Lead for Education. By Aileen Maclennan Argyll and Bute Council have launched a website (www.EmpoweringOurEducators.co.uk) which

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FAMILIES: How to cope with co-parenting at Christmas

December 4, 2021 heaneymedia

Prepared by Paula Crowhurst from our family support network at Scullion LAW 29 November 2021 By Paula Crowhurst ’Twas the night before Christmas not a

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  • Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot
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  • ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM
  • Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’
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Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker, who had a suspected snake bite at the Whangie, rushed to  hospital  by Lucy Ashton A holiday weekend walker is in hospital after being

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Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Tuesday 26 May 2026 by Bill Heaney Conservative leader Russell Findlay, Nicola Sturgeon, and ex-husband Peter Murrell. by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives are today

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Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

by Lucy Ashton NHSGGC colleagues came together to recognise outstanding contributions from students and clinical teams to research at this year’s St Mungo’s Awards at

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ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

A Classic Car Event organised by the Rotary Club of Dumbarton is taking place on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm

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Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

by Lucy Ashton Almost two-thirds (64%) of children and young people said they spend too much or far too much time online, in responses to

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COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT: Strategic Communications Business Partner

COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT: Strategic Communications Business Partner

Search Jobs Search Organisations Career Hub Advertise with us Log in / Register Strategic Communications Business Partner (Full Time) (Permanent) Ref no:REN14508 Published:17/05/2026 Closes:01/06/2026 Location:

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Tory leader described Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, as a thieving magpie …

Tory leader described Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, as a thieving magpie …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says the SNP chief executive was no more than “a thieving magpie”. And Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie

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PHOENIX trial reaches major milestone with over 2,000 patients recruited

PHOENIX trial reaches major milestone with over 2,000 patients recruited

by Lucy Ashton A groundbreaking research study exploring how genetics can help personalise medicines has reached a significant milestone, with more than 2,000 patients now

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