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Day: February 8, 2022

BOOKS: Short story writer Kevin Barry has won the Edge Hill Prize for second time

February 8, 2022 heaneymedia

By Martin Doyle of The Irish Times Reviews in The Irish Times are Raymond Snoddy on The BBC: A People’s History by David Hendy; Helen

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More ventilation and less wood chopping needed to keep classrooms covid safe 

February 8, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton today challenged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to drop her “baffling adventures in woodwork” and to recognise

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MSP BAILLIE HIGHLIGHTS ENERGY HELP FOR HOUSEHOLDS

February 8, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Jackie Baillie is urging residents across the Dumbarton constituency to check if they are entitled to additional support with energy costs to combat

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SO, YOU THINK THE POLICE HAVE AN EASY LIFE? THINK AGAIN

February 8, 2022 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Are you one of those people who think the police have an easy life?  That all they do is sit in

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BACKLASH AS West Dunbartonshire Council shows support for LGBT by flying the Rainbow flag

February 8, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The Rainbow Flag is flying high above Solidarity Plaza this February, in support of the LGBT Community in West Dunbartonshire for LGBT

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Health: Special patient storybook praised by youngster’s family

February 8, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A special storybook designed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde staff to help youngsters and their families process the details of complex

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  • Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban
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Date set for Scotland grooming gang inquiry chaired by Alexis Jay

Date set for Scotland grooming gang inquiry chaired by Alexis Jay

Thursday 5 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Education Secretary, Màiri McAllan, has announced that the public inquiry into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation

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ROSNEATH CASTLE: Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu

ROSNEATH CASTLE: Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu

Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu.  We’ve been trying some of the dishes coming to Castle Isle this December, and choosing a favourite wasn’t

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GLASGOW AIRPORT: DRIVERS TAKE NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

GLASGOW AIRPORT: DRIVERS TAKE NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

Glasgow Airport Travel update: M8 weekend closures Passengers travelling to and from Glasgow Airport in November are being advised of planned weekend closures on sections

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Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

by Democrat reporter Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of one rape and three counts of sexual assault following his

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Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban

Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban

First Minister John Swinney and Conservative leader Russell Findlay. John Swinney has failed to rule out backing Labour’s plan to outlaw new oil and gas

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Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

50 local news providers awarded grants of up to £125,000 to support long-term sustainability and growth this Journalism Matters Week Published: 5 November 2026 The

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Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Victoria Cairns died four days after the crash in Rutherglen in November 2024 November 5, 2026 Former Dumbarton and Rangers footballer Kyle Hutton is to

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Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

A new report has outlined the scale of the financial challenges facing Scottish colleges, including West College at Clydebank. 4 November 2026 BBC Scotland News

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