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Day: February 1, 2022

RETAIL: Co-op workers win legal argument in equal pay fight

February 1, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Co-op shop floor workers have won a key legal argument in a battle to secure equal pay with warehouse staff. More than

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FERRIES: Council to seek views on new Kilcreggan ferry terminals proposals

February 1, 2022 heaneymedia

The PS Waverley to have better terminals at Kilcreggan and Dunoon. Picture by Bill Heaney By Ruth Crosbie Plans for improved ferry terminals at Kilcreggan

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Court of Session to hear key trans case on Wednesday this week

February 1, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton The Court of Session in Edinburgh will hear arguments in a key trans equality case tomorrow (Wednesday). Scottish Trans, part of LGBTI

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Gray report: Boris Johnson brass necks it out/ SNP leader thrown out of Commons/ Starmer says families overcome by rage, grief and guilt

February 1, 2022 heaneymedia

Laura Kuenssberg Political editor BBC Sue Gray’s initial report might be short on detail. But what she makes perfectly clear is that even the bare

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SNP GOVERNMENT don’t know if classrooms have air filters and can’t be bothered to find out 

February 1, 2022 heaneymedia

LibDem education spokesperson Willie Rennie and the SNP’s Shirley-Anne Somerville. By Bill Heaney The wind of change that was promised to blow through Scotland’s classrooms

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  • Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms
  • West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open
  • Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll
  • POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report
  • Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”
  • Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

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Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms

Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms

by BILL HEANEY Businesses will get a bit more breathing space as Chancellor John Healey announces new plans to slash the red tape choking firms,

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West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open

West Dunbartonshire Council: Picture special new Faifley Campus is officially open

West Dunbartonshire Council The new Faifley Campus is officially open. Pupils, staff, families and councillors came together to celebrate the official opening of the new

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Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll

Rest and Be Thankful plans will be ‘economically catastrophic’ for Argyll

The Rest and Be Thankful is a key road for traffic to travel in and out of Argyll by Graham Fraser, BBC Scotland News Campaigners

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POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report

POST COVID INQUIRY: New role for Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid chief despite Inquiry report

October 24, 2026 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Professor Jason Leitch both played huge roles in governing our lives during the Covid 19 pandemic by

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Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”

Prime Minister calls time on local leaders “going cap in hand to Westminster”

Local leaders across England to get more money and control over investment in their communities. Plans will reduce the reliance on Whitehall, giving Mayors and

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Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

Chancellor unveils Britain’s ambitious plan to strengthen UK’s AI resilience and security

Saturday 24 Oct 2026 New money to make sure AI is harnessed for good in every community across the UK Biggest ever investment in protections

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HALLOWE’EN NIGHT AT ROO’S KITCHEN

HALLOWE’EN NIGHT AT ROO’S KITCHEN

Roo’s Kitchen Don’t have plans for Halloween yet? Why not book in for our Halloween bistro night — 6 courses all for £40 per person

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West Dunbartonshire to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

West Dunbartonshire to be hit with 80mph wind gusts as Storm Boelo alert upgraded to amber

Pictures above: Scenes of flooding you might expect here over the weekend. by Democrat reporter An amber alert has been issued for much of Scotland

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