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Day: April 15, 2022

Russia’s flagship Black Sea vessel sinks while being towed after explosion

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

All crew evacuated following what Ukraine says was missile strike by its forces The guided missile cruiser pictured sailing through Istanbul in June 2021. Reuters

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ELECTION: LIbDems prioritise Cost of Living Rescue Package at council manifesto launch

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Launching the party’s manifesto ahead of the local government elections on 5 May, Scottish Liberal Democrats, who have candidates in Helensburgh, Lomond

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Easter services update – Don’t forget your prescriptions

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

There are some changes to medical related services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde this Easter weekend. Please see below for an overview of all

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Young people and sex: Seven tips for parents

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

Prepare yourself for questions, do not panic or shut them down “Just because young people are asking these questions does not mean this is what

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DEFENCE: GLIMPSE OF FORMIDABLE FRIGATE FOR GLASGOW FALKLAND VETERANS

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

ROYAL NAVY sailors and BAE Systems apprentices recently welcomed Falkland veterans to BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyard where the first Type 26 frigate, HMS Glasgow, is

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HEALTH: Get seen, treated and discharged in 4 hours or less at Vale Minor Injuries Unit

April 15, 2022 heaneymedia

Did you know, there are three dedicated Minor Injury Units (MIU) across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – including the Vale of Leven Hospital in

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  • DEATH OF FATHER PATRICK CURRIE: FUNERAL ON TUESDAY 12 NOON AT ST MICHAEL’S
  • Health Board pilot scheme to help young people into work hailed a major success
  • HOLYROOD ELECTION CANDIDATES NAMED FOR DUMBARTON AND CLYDEBANK SEATS
  • Trump accuses Nato of doing ‘absolutely nothing’ in Middle East war
  • WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? COUNCIL REFUSES TO STEP FORWARD
  • Health Board to launch opt‑out testing for blood borne viruses at Hospital Emergency Department

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DEATH OF FATHER PATRICK CURRIE: FUNERAL ON TUESDAY 12 NOON AT ST MICHAEL’S

DEATH OF FATHER PATRICK CURRIE: FUNERAL ON TUESDAY 12 NOON AT ST MICHAEL’S

Archdiocese of Glasgow It is with sorrow that the death is announced of Fr Pat Currie, former Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Maryhill and St

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Health Board pilot scheme to help young people into work hailed a major success

Health Board pilot scheme to help young people into work hailed a major success

by Lucy Ashton A pilot scheme within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to help people into work has been hailed a success by everyone involved.

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HOLYROOD ELECTION CANDIDATES NAMED FOR DUMBARTON AND CLYDEBANK SEATS

HOLYROOD ELECTION CANDIDATES NAMED FOR DUMBARTON AND CLYDEBANK SEATS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) have announced candidates for Holyrood including for Dumbarton, Renfrewshire North and Cardonald, where well

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Trump accuses Nato of doing ‘absolutely nothing’ in Middle East war

Trump accuses Nato of doing ‘absolutely nothing’ in Middle East war

PICTURED ABOVE: First aid responders are seen at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Roummane.  War in

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WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? COUNCIL REFUSES TO STEP FORWARD

WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? COUNCIL REFUSES TO STEP FORWARD

by Bill Heaney Six uniformed police officers turned up in Church Street yesterday to a rally of community carers who were demonstrating outside West Dunbartonshire

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Health Board to launch opt‑out testing for blood borne viruses at Hospital Emergency Department

Health Board to launch opt‑out testing for blood borne viruses at Hospital Emergency Department

by Lucy Ashton Over the coming weeks, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) will introduce opt‑out testing for blood borne viruses at its Glasgow Royal

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SPINELESS OFFORD ‘INSULTING SCOTS’ WITH LIST CANDIDATE OFFERINGS — SARWAR

SPINELESS OFFORD ‘INSULTING SCOTS’ WITH LIST CANDIDATE OFFERINGS — SARWAR

Labour leader Anas Sarwar, right, says Reform UK Lord Offord’s list of election candidates are ‘a bunch of chancers’ by Bill Heaney Scotland will reject

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Nicola Sturgeon bows out with some farewell advice …

Nicola Sturgeon bows out with some farewell advice …

Former first minister told MSPs to make friends across the political divide – and to remember they are there to serve people Nicola Sturgeon gave

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