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Day: February 13, 2022

More than 100 solicitors have quit the Scottish Government’s legal aid duty scheme

February 13, 2022 heaneymedia

Boycott part of a plan to force the Scottish government to increase legal aid funding Top solicitors taking part in an event in Edinburgh.   

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HARDSHIP FUND: Most households will get £150 to help with rising bills

February 13, 2022 heaneymedia

Three quarters of households in Scotland are to get £150 to help with the rising cost of living SNP’s Kate Forbes; Labour’s Paul Sweeney and

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BRIAN WILSON’S COLUMN: FERGUSON DEBACLE IS A METAPHOR FOR SNP GOVERNMENT’S SPENDTHRIFT INCOMPETENCE

February 13, 2022 heaneymedia

By BRIAN WILSON The Ferguson shipyard debacle is a terrible tale of political opportunism, spendthrift use of public money, mind-boggling incompetence and shameless blame-shifting. In

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 PRIME MINISTER: Boris Johnson’s visit to Scotland on Monday

February 13, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Ahead of the Prime Minister’s reported visit to Scotland on Monday, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said:  “The Prime Minister should

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Looking for something to do this summer?

Looking for something to do this summer?

Dumbarton Parish Church Looking for something to do this summer? There’s always a warm welcome at Dumbarton Parish Church. Whether you’re looking for good company,

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DRIVERS WARNED TO LOSE THE BLINKERS WHEN DRIVING NEAR HORSES

DRIVERS WARNED TO LOSE THE BLINKERS WHEN DRIVING NEAR HORSES

Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Our community policing team were out in Helensburgh alongside mounted officers and our Road Traffic officers, taking part in

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COUNCIL DELAYS AS TOWN CENTRE FOODBANK IS FLOODED IN THUNDERSTORM

COUNCIL DELAYS AS TOWN CENTRE FOODBANK IS FLOODED IN THUNDERSTORM

by Lucy Ashton It is one thing having your grant slashed in half by £25,000, but quite another when your calls for help are ignored

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Police investigate Yes Scotland campaign’s ‘missing £1.5m’ claim

Police investigate Yes Scotland campaign’s ‘missing £1.5m’ claim

Yes Scotland campaigned during the 2014 independence referendum. by Democrat reporter Police are making inquiries after a complaint was made about the finances of Yes

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HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKSHOP AT RHU & SHANDON PARISH CHURCH

HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKSHOP AT RHU & SHANDON PARISH CHURCH

HISTORIC BUILDING CONSERVATION WORKSHOP AT RHU & SHANDON PARISH CHURCH A practical, hands-on workshop and training day is to take place, organised by SPAB Scotland

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Lib Dem MSP receives Rising Star Award from Europe wide Liberal Party

Lib Dem MSP receives Rising Star Award from Europe wide Liberal Party

by  LUCY ASHTON Liberal Democrat MSP Yi-Pei Chou Turvey has today received the Rising Star Award from the European Liberal Forum at the 50th anniversary

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LOCH LOMOND: Balmaha holiday lodges for sale at £3.75million

LOCH LOMOND: Balmaha holiday lodges for sale at £3.75million

by Lucy Ashton A five-star holiday park located at the foot of Ben Lomond in Balmaha is for sale as the owners prepare for retirement

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HOLIDAY TIME: Some countries introduce new £17 entry fee for Scots tourists

HOLIDAY TIME:  Some countries introduce new £17 entry fee for Scots tourists

Most Scottish travellers will have to pay the charge  Barcelona is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Scots. by Lucy Ashton New rules

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