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Day: December 20, 2021

Church of Scotland announces Principal Clerk appointment

December 20, 2021 heaneymedia

20 December 2021 The Church of Scotland has announced the selection of the Rev Fiona Smith as the next Principal Clerk to the General Assembly.

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Police Scotland ‘lied’ about its policing of two protests during COP26, according to new report

December 20, 2021 heaneymedia

December 17, 2021 FERRET INVESTIGATION by Karin Goodwin Police Scotland “lied” to the Scottish Police Authority to “cover up their failures” when questioned on its

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Transgender Inclusiveness Is an Affront to the Fairness of Sports, writes Jenna Stocker

December 20, 2021 heaneymedia

December 19, 2021 6:30 AM By JENNA STOCKER The recent example of a biological male competing against female swimmers for the University of Pennsylvania reveals

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HEALTH BOARD ISSUES PUBLIC APPEAL TO HELP REDUCE WAITS AT VACCINATION CLINICS

December 20, 2021 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Public Health teams at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have issued an urgent appeal to members of the public to help reduce

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  • Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …
  • NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY
  • REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE
  • QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …
  • General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
  • Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

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Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Vale of Leven Academy summer work experience …

Summer work experience.  A reminder, these opportunities are posted in the relevant Google Classrooms.  Pupils are encouraged to keep checking for opportunities. British Antarctic Survey

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NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

NEW WILLOX PARK HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY ARE ‘DREAM COME TRUE’ FOR BILLY

by Bill Heaney Long-term Willox Park tenant Billy Leyden has told how his new property is a ‘dream come true’. The 80-year-old has been resident

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REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

REFORM LEADER LORD OFFOR OWNS A MANSION ON LOVELY LOCH LOMONDSIDE

Thousands of Scots don’t have a home. Some new MSPs have more than one … by Bill Heaney Some of Scotland’s new MSPs are landlords,

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QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

QE2 hospital patients fear infection as ward used as overspill area …

Medical Day Unit at Queen ­Elizabeth University Hospital is hit by bed shortages The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from West Dunbartonshire. by

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General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2026 – Sunday service at St Giles Cathedral
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Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

Byrne’s Night Dumbarton is at Dumbarton Football Club

by Democrat Showbiz Reporter I have been sharing all your posts about Byrne’s Night and hadn’t got round to making one of my own because

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AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

AFTER THE MATCH MESSAGE FROM SPFL

To the Editor: Firstly, we send our congratulations to Celtic on winning the William Hill Premiership in the most exciting of circumstances and send our

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Save The Tower Arts Centre

Save The Tower Arts Centre

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Introducing TADAH — Theatre and Dramatic Arts Helensburgh. The Tower is acting up!! We’re forming a brand‑new theatre group and

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