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Day: April 8, 2022

Man charged over bottle thrown at Celtic physiotherapist

April 8, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a glass bottle was thrown from the stands during the Rangers v Celtic

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THE SHOWS ARE BACK ON THE COMMON FOR TEN DAYS AT THE END OF THIS MONTH

April 8, 2022 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK BY BILL HEANEY The Shows are coming to the Common. Their comeback will take place from April 23 until May 2 – but not

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DON’T BE A DONKEY. VOTE FOR DEMOCRACY AT ELECTIONS ON THURSDAY, MAY 5

April 8, 2022 heaneymedia

This is SNP council leader Jonathan McColl who has had so many of his elected members on West Dunbartonshire Council desert him before the upcoming

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Ukraine war: 39 dead in explosion at railway station

April 8, 2022 heaneymedia

Wrecked missile had ‘for’ and ‘children’ painted on it in Russian Up to 4,000 people – believed to be largely women and children – were

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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: BILL AND BERNIE’S 50 GLORIOUS YEARS

April 8, 2022 heaneymedia

  Thanks so much for the gifts, cards and congratulations. We are off to Gleneagles Hotel for a drop of champagne and a few cocktails.

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BOOKS: Humans are ethically obliged to care for others

April 8, 2022 heaneymedia

April 2022 Only Connect Review by Liza Costello in Dublin Review of Books After watching a horror movie, you can at least reassure yourself that

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

Committees, which are formed of MSPs and look in detail at a range of issues, were agreed to in the Parliament last week. This week,

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Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

by Democrat reporter Officers investigating disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday, 8 March 2026, have made three further

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POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUE ARREST WARNING TO RACISM PROTESTERS

POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUE ARREST WARNING TO RACISM PROTESTERS

by Bill Heaney Police Scotland is preparing for a significant anti-racism protest expected to take place in Glasgow tomorrow.  Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said:

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INCOHERENT GIBBERISH JIBE AS KNIVES COME OUT IN PARLIAMENT OVER PETER MURRELL CASE …

INCOHERENT GIBBERISH JIBE AS KNIVES COME OUT IN PARLIAMENT OVER PETER MURRELL CASE …

First Minister Swinney, Labour leader Sarwar and his deputy, Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie, who was accused of talking ‘incoherent gibberish’ on the radio.  by

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Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

by Bill Heaney Leaders in healthcare, research and innovation came together at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus to showcase how collaboration is shaping the

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