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Day: December 11, 2021

RELIGION: How will the new Archbishop of Glasgow be selected?

December 11, 2021 heaneymedia

With the death in January of Archbishop Tartaglia, the Church in Scotland awaits a new Archbishop of Glasgow, archdiocese which covers West Dunbartonshire, Helensburgh and

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Masterchef finalist gives a shout out to Scottish restaurant favourite

December 11, 2021 heaneymedia

Liam Rogers is currently dazzling TV audiences with his culinary skills in this series of Masterchef: The Professionals, but he’s given a bit of love

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BRIAN WILSON: TORIES WILL TURN RUTHLESS AGAINST JOHNSON AS PEOPLE’S TOFF ACT UNRAVELS

December 11, 2021 heaneymedia

Prime Minister Boris Johnston and Stornoway black pudding link. Here’s one for the Christmas quiz. What’s the connection between the political fate of Boris Johnson

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Stelling slams Nicola Sturgeon on ‘disgracefully irresponsible’ Omicron language

December 11, 2021 heaneymedia

TV presenter Jeff Stelling has criticised Scotland’s First Minister for using “disgracefully irresponsible” language about the Omicron variant during a covid briefing. The Sky Sports

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  • The Dacre dynasty: how Britain’s right wing press was radicalised
  • HONOURING THOSE WHO DIED IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR
  • Police transporting suspects for hours as quarter of custody cells closed

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POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

POLICE SCOTLAND PRAISE FOR TARTAN ARMY AT THE WORLD CUP

by Bill Heaney Fan engagement, partnerships, and explaining the innocence of traffic cones were some of the key moments for Police Scotland officers at the

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DUMBARTON UNITED DOWN ALL THE DAYS …

DUMBARTON UNITED DOWN ALL THE DAYS …

Dumbarton United Another fantastic photo has been sent in, showing several Dumbarton United age groups from around 50 years ago! Our recent story about the

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𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

Whether you live locally, nearby, or are visiting Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, why not join one of our friendly health walks? New walkers are

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The Dacre dynasty: how Britain’s right wing press was radicalised

The Dacre dynasty: how Britain’s right wing press was radicalised

At the Daily Mail, Paul Dacre broke new ground in selling readers an angry right-wing perspective. Today, most of Fleet Street is run by his

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HONOURING THOSE WHO DIED IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR

HONOURING THOSE WHO DIED IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR

“It’s better to die on your feet than to live forever on your knees” On this day in 1936: The Spanish Civil War began as

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Police transporting suspects for hours as quarter of custody cells closed

Police transporting suspects for hours as quarter of custody cells closed

by BILL HEANEY Police officers are transporting suspected criminals for hours at a time due to a quarter of Scotland’s custody cells being out of

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Papal nuncio says Pope Leo visit to Great Britain will most likely include Scotland

Papal nuncio says Pope Leo visit to Great Britain will most likely include Scotland

Archbishop Miguel Maury, apostolic nuncio to Great Britain since 2023. | Credit: Apostolic Nunciature in Great Britain. ‘The bishops of England and Scotland also hope

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VALE OF LEVEN TRUST – Line Dancing with Louisa!

VALE OF LEVEN TRUST – Line Dancing with Louisa!

Vale of Leven Trust It’s almost that time again for Line Dancing with Louisa! Friday 17th July Alexandria Masonic 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm £2/3

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