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Day: December 16, 2021

Cash is coming but people who get vaccinated today are not immediately protected

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Douglas Ross, Nicola Sturgeon, Boris Johnston and Rishi Sunak. By Bill Heaney Scotland’s vaccination scheme has already delivered a booster to more than half of

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STAY HOME: Sturgeon profoundly concerned by the scale and immediacy of the challenge that omicron poses

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

By FIRST MINISTER NICOLA STURGEON Yesterday, 5,951 cases were reported, and 45.4 per cent of cases now show the S-gene dropout that is indicative of

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Legitimate news is often taken down by algorithms that have mistaken it for misinformation or abuse

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Justice secretary calls for a new British Bill of Rights  Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has announced a three-month consultation period on a new British Bill

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FASLANE SAILOR CARRIES WEIGHT OF THE WORLD (CHAMPIONSHIPS) ON HIS SHOULDERS

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A ROYAL NAVY powerlifter based at HM Naval Base Clyde has represented Great Britain at the world powerlifting championships in Lithuania. Petty

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HEALTH MATTERS: New Clydebank Health and Care Centre at Queen’s Quay nears completion

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

New Clydebank Health and Care Centre at Queen’s Quay nears completion. By Lucy Ashton The new Clydebank Health and Care Centre took one step closer

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LIFE RETURNS TO THE OLD DISTILLERY SITE ON DUMBARTON RIVERSIDE

December 16, 2021 heaneymedia

Published 15 December 2021 Council tenant praises new waterfront home as development is completed Published 15 December 2021 By Lucy Ashton A local woman who

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SNP SOPHIE CANDIDATE TAKES HER CAMPAIGN TO HALDANE

SNP SOPHIE CANDIDATE TAKES HER CAMPAIGN TO HALDANE

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton Out in Haldane this week, great to be out on the doors speaking directly with people and hearing what matters

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SHOCK REPORT: Did the Trump administration threaten the Pope’s life?

SHOCK REPORT: Did the Trump administration threaten the Pope’s life?

by Democrat reporter The Vatican has shelved plans for Pope Leo XIV to visit the United States after what officials describe as a deeply alarming

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If Trump makes war on Iran he will destroy a great empire

If Trump makes war on Iran he will destroy a great empire

by Brendan Walsh King Croesus – one of history’s great lottery winners – ruled the fabulously rich kingdom of Lydia from 560 BC to 546

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Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says

Three Russian submarines targeted UK cables, defence secretary says

John Healey said the UK had been tracking Russian vessels in a military operation lasting more than a month Thursday 9 April 2026 by Lucy

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Erskine Bridge is set to close overnight from Saturday April 17 

Erskine Bridge is set to close overnight from Saturday April 17 

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential maintenance on the A898 southbound Erskine Bridge from Saturday, April 17, until Monday, April 20. The

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SARWAR PLEDGES FASTER CARE AS 35,000 CANCER PATIENTS FAILED DURING 13 YEARS OF MISSED TARGETS

SARWAR PLEDGES FASTER CARE AS 35,000 CANCER PATIENTS FAILED DURING 13 YEARS OF MISSED TARGETS

by Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has branded the SNP’s record “shameful” as new analysis shows more than 35,000 cancer patients were treated late since the

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LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton sets out plan to “fix the damn roads”

LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton sets out plan to “fix the damn roads”

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today set out his party’s plan to get Scotland moving and “fix the damn roads”

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SDOCIAL MEDIA: Switch off and spend quality time making memories together

SDOCIAL MEDIA: Switch off and spend quality time making memories together

by a Democrat reporter Tennis coach Judy Murray is backing On-Mute May, Children First’s new campaign, which urges people across the country to step away

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