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Day: May 19, 2022

EDUCATION: Early Years Team receives Teaching Council’s Quality Mark

May 19, 2022 heaneymedia

Argyll and Bute Council’s Early Years Team has received the General Teaching Council Scotland’s Quality Mark after gaining an Excellence in Professional Learning Award from the organisation.

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HEALTH: Open, honest and transparent approach to decision making helps mitigate risks

May 19, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A  Healthcare Improvement Scotland report into the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which serves West Dunbartonshire and Argyll, has revealed high patient satisfaction

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JOURNALISM: Newspapers must fulfil their role in keeping the public informed without fear of intimidation or harassment.”

May 19, 2022 heaneymedia

Wealthy individuals attempting to “avoid scrutiny and public criticism” through use of SLAPPs, says Society of Editors Urgent reform is required to put an end

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HEALTH: BAILLIE SUPPORTS BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS

May 19, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton  Jackie Baillie is supporting calls to create awareness around bladder cancer symptoms in a bid to save lives. May is Bladder Cancer

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POLITICS: Coalition takes control of Argyll and Bute Council

May 19, 2022 heaneymedia

The new Provost Maurice Corry and council leader Robin Currie. Top picture Helensburgh seafront and top Oban distillery and McCaig’s Folly. Pictures by Bill Heaney

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HOLYROOD DRUG DEATHS DEBATE: TEMPERS FLARE IN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

HOLYROOD DRUG DEATHS DEBATE: TEMPERS FLARE IN SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

An addict administering illegal drugs to himself  in the Thistle consumption centre which John Swinney says has saved lives. by BILL HEANEY Just attending meetings

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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Around 240 dogs from across Scotland took the plunge at Gourock Outdoor Swimming Pool, including some from Helensburgh and Rhu, for the big splash. The

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Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and Lomond Community Group Scotland

Helensburgh and lomond Community Group Scotland This isn’t a “visitor levy”; it’s a tax on all local people

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WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES START TO FALL ON THE PENINSLA

A NEW SEASON CALLS FOR A NEW MENU Our new Autumn Menu is arriving at Castle Isle this weekend – and there’s one addition we

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Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

Waverley paddle steamer marks 80th anniversary since launch

The world’s last sea-going paddle steamer has marked 80 years since it was first launched on Glasgow’s River Kelvin. The Waverley passed through London’s Tower

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Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Oban’s Robert MacIntyre warned after drone row at Carnousiee

Robert MacIntyre expressed his frustration at the use of drones at the Dunhill Links Championship by Brian McLauchlin BBC Sport Scotland senior reporter 1 October

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Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

Doctors say radical plan to merge health boards should be scrapped

The new chairwoman of BMA Scotland, Dr Nora Murray-Cavanagh, said there was no evidence the plan would benefit patients by Democrat reporter Leading doctors are

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Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Bluetongue restriction zone to be expanded across all of Scotland

Cases of bluetongue in Scotland were first detected in August. by BBC Scotland agriculture reporters Bluetongue restrictions are to be expanded across the whole of

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