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Day: December 29, 2021

Margaret of Argyll was unfairly vilified for her promiscuity, says writer of BBC drama. WARNING: PARENTAL GUIDANCE REQUIRED

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A Very British Scandal  Margaret Campbell, the Duchess of Argyll, whose story has been serialised by the BBC, played here by the actor Claire Foy.

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FASLANE-BASED SUB IS HOME IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

December 29, 2021 heaneymedia

By Gavin Carr ROYAL NAVY Fleet submarine HMS Astute returned to her home port of HM Naval Base Clyde just before Christmas following a successful

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Veteran lawyer Donald Findlay ousted from top of Scottish legal aid table

December 29, 2021 heaneymedia

Controversial Scottish lawyer Donald Findlay QC has lost his place the country’s  top legal aid earner, reports Lucy Ashton The former Rangers vice-chairman’s income has been slashed

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Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave and Johnny Depp play roles in star-studded service

Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave and Johnny Depp play roles in star-studded service

Funeral featuring some of The Pogues’ greatest hits concludes with The Parting Glass as thousands line streets for singer who died  Shane MacGowan’s funeral procession

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Caroline Glachan trial: Pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ Bonhill schoolgirl

Caroline Glachan trial: Pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ Bonhill schoolgirl

Caroline Glachan trial: First pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ teenager. The Scottish Sun newspaper today published the first pictures of three people accused of

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Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Two people were arrested as Sir Keir attended a fundraising gala in Glasgow. A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after a

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It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Christmas has arrived at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, kicking off with the

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School pupils lay on a show for homegrown Ryder Cup hero

School pupils lay on a show for homegrown Ryder Cup hero

Events to honour the exploits of golfer Robert MacIntyre in his home town of Oban. By Aileen Maclennan Schools in Oban today (Friday 8 December)

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‘We dream of being killed in one piece’: Israel-Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists on record

‘We dream of being killed in one piece’: Israel-Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists on record

Friday 8 December 2023 at 3:13pm To date at least 63 have been confirmed dead, the Committee to Protect Journalists. By Kieran Carter, ITV News

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Shane MacGowan’s Parting Glass: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Shane MacGowan’s Parting Glass: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Hundreds gathered in Dublin this morning for procession ahead of Tipperary funeral for singer who died last week aged 65 Shane MacGowan funeral: Large crowds

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Scottish Parliament defeated by UK Government in landmark court ruling over gender reform law

Scottish Parliament defeated by UK Government in landmark court ruling over gender reform law

Court decision could have wide-ranging implications for trans and women’s rights as well as devolution Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill is designed to streamline the

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