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Day: September 25, 2022

CELEBRATION: Dumbarton to celebrate 800 years as Royal Burgh

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire’s Labour-controlled council leader Martin Rooney. By Lucy Ashton Dumbarton is gearing up to celebrate its 800th year as a Royal Burgh with a

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Starmer confirms Labour could keep basic rate income tax cut to 19%, but reinstate 45% top rate

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Starmer more comfortable than last year but still faces Labour tensions Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Liverpool a

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GMB members accept new pay deal after council strikes

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Bin strikes were halted last month following a fresh pay offer. Members of the GMB union have voted to accept a new pay deal following

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LIB DEMS: Police officers in schools threaten to criminalise children   

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat education spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP, right,  has today criticised the Scottish Government for failing to ensure that the Pupil

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FATAL CRASH: Appeal following fatal crash on the A83 Old Military Road

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A83 Old Military Road, near Ardgartan. Around 6.05pm on

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£884m Government loan scheme expanded to help thousands of Scottish entrepreneurs

September 25, 2022 heaneymedia

Start Up Loans programme has supported more than 6,200 Scottish businesses with loans worth £54 million Start Up Loans of up to £25,000 now available

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  • NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER
  • Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion
  • What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning
  • Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice
  • Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie
  • £1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

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NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

Joan Macdonald tells us the NUJ in Glasgow has limited places available on courses taking place in the next couple of weeks via Zoom. Feature

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Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

by Ruth Gledhill 30 September 2026, The Tablet Sarah Sands, chief executive of Hymns Ancient and Modern, delivers the Religion Media Centre annual lecture at

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What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

by Lucy Ashton Following his first speech at the Labour Party conference as PM yesterday, Andy Burnham was interviewed by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

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Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Orange Order says it had ‘very positive and constructive meeting’ with NI Secretary Bryant The standoff in Portadown has entered a third day despite efforts

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Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

by BILL HEANEY Following confirmation that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn, Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie, pictured

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£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today Funding will be allocated on a

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POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland engaged with more than 1000 motorcyclists as part of efforts to prevent harm on Scotland’s roads.  The campaign ran from

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Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

New dry docks will significantly enhance capacity at the Faslane naval base in the Gareloch. 28 September 2026 Orders for three floating dry docks, worth

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