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Day: May 23, 2022

COVID 19: Sturgeon announced she was suffering from mild symptoms with the virus on Friday

May 23, 2022 heaneymedia

Monday 23 May 2022  By Lucy Ashton Nicola Sturgeon has said Covid-19 has “knocked me for six” after testing positive on Friday. Scotland’s First Minister

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Carol Kirkwood: BBC weather presenter reveals engagement live on air

May 23, 2022 heaneymedia

BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has revealed that she is engaged live on air. Her eagle-eyed colleague Sally Nugent spotted Kirkwood’s “giant rock” engagement ring

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POLITICS: Sue Gray finalising report on Downing Street events during lockdown

May 23, 2022 heaneymedia

Sue Gray’s report is expected to be critical of a drinking culture in Number 10. By Bill Heaney It’s hard hat time for Prime Minister

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RELIGION: Church of Scotland approves scheme to conduct same-sex marriages

May 23, 2022 heaneymedia

May 23, 2022 By Cameron Brooks An historic vote has taken place which will allow some Church of Scotland ministers and deacons to marry same-sex

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TOURISM: HOSPITALITY STAFF SHORTAGES ACROSS FAVOURITE SUMMER RESORTS

May 23, 2022 heaneymedia

The way we were – Helensburgh in the 1950s when tourists and day visitors flocked in their thousands to the old town. Picture from Robert

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Swinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP ‘objectives’

Swinney says £660,000 independence fund used on SNP ‘objectives’

by Angus Cochrane Senior political journalist, BBC Scotland More than £660,000 raised by the SNP for an independence referendum campaign has been used on the

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IT’S TIME JOURNALISTS PUT SPIN DOCTORS IN THEIR PLACE

IT’S TIME JOURNALISTS PUT SPIN DOCTORS IN THEIR PLACE

Former Dumbarton-based reporter Eric Wishart discusses the mistreatment of journalists. by Democrat reporter The importance of solidarity among journalists was a key theme in the

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PRINCE WILLIAM TOURS FASLANE AND MEETS MILITARY FAMILIES IN HELENSBURGH

PRINCE WILLIAM TOURS FASLANE AND MEETS MILITARY FAMILIES IN HELENSBURGH

Rhu Bay The Prince of Wales visited HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane and met the military community at Helensburgh yesterday afternoon. Travelling under his

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Lyme disease campaigner makes first speech in Scottish Parliament …

Lyme disease campaigner makes first speech in Scottish Parliament …

When West Dunbartonshire Council imposed the budget cuts they were required to make on the instructions of the SNP government, did they realise they were

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High school pupils inspire graphic novel exploring freedom after World War II

High school pupils inspire graphic novel exploring freedom after World War II

Pupils from three local schools have collaborated with a comic author to create a graphic novel marking 80 years since the end of World War

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Volunteers Week at the Golden Jubilee

Volunteers Week at the Golden Jubilee

NHS Golden Jubilee Our volunteers had the opportunity to step behind the scenes and experience the NHS Scotland Academy as part of #VolunteersWeek. From exploring

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SUNNY STROLL BRINGS SMILES TO HELENSBURGH CARE HOME RESIDENTS

SUNNY STROLL BRINGS SMILES TO HELENSBURGH CARE HOME RESIDENTS

Hermitage House, operated by Morar Living, is a purpose-built, 64-bed luxury care home located on Sinclair Street in Helensburgh. With the upper-floor balconies showcasing stunning

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LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE

LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE

LATEST HELENSBURGH LEISURE CENTRE UPDATE … Further delays have hit the reopening of Helensburgh’s £23m leisure centre following the discovery of severe dampness inside the

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