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Day: January 3, 2023

RELIGION: Diocesan Administrator elected for Dunkeld Diocese

January 3, 2023 heaneymedia

Canon Golden elected to succeed Bishop Robson at Dunkeld By Peter Kearney On January 2, 2023, in accordance with the canons of the Code of

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RAILWAYS: ScotRail warns of five days of strike disruption

January 3, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Rail passengers in Scotland are facing another five days of disruption this week as Network Rail workers strike. The UK-wide industrial action

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Railway cleaners have launched their first national strike in disputes over issues including pay

January 3, 2023 heaneymedia

Contracted out staff are the latest to walk out on Britain’s railways in industrial action LNER is among the firms affected. By Lucy Ashton Railway

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Public toilet numbers collapse after 15 years of SNP under-funding

January 3, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The number of public conveniences in West Dunbartonshire, South Argyll and Loch Lomondside has plummeted in recent years. This greatly needed public

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MENTAL HEALTH: Alarming number of people going missing from hospitals

January 3, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The “alarming” number of people who have been reported missing from NHS grounds can be revealed today by the Scottish Conservatives. The

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Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave and Johnny Depp play roles in star-studded service

Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave and Johnny Depp play roles in star-studded service

Funeral featuring some of The Pogues’ greatest hits concludes with The Parting Glass as thousands line streets for singer who died  Shane MacGowan’s funeral procession

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Caroline Glachan trial: Pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ Bonhill schoolgirl

Caroline Glachan trial: Pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ Bonhill schoolgirl

Caroline Glachan trial: First pictures of three accused of ‘murdering’ teenager. The Scottish Sun newspaper today published the first pictures of three people accused of

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Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Gaza protesters arrested at Keir Starmer Labour gala in Glasgow

Two people were arrested as Sir Keir attended a fundraising gala in Glasgow. A man and a woman have been arrested and charged after a

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It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow

It’s officially Christmas at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow Christmas has arrived at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, kicking off with the

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School pupils lay on a show for homegrown Ryder Cup hero

School pupils lay on a show for homegrown Ryder Cup hero

Events to honour the exploits of golfer Robert MacIntyre in his home town of Oban. By Aileen Maclennan Schools in Oban today (Friday 8 December)

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‘We dream of being killed in one piece’: Israel-Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists on record

‘We dream of being killed in one piece’: Israel-Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists on record

Friday 8 December 2023 at 3:13pm To date at least 63 have been confirmed dead, the Committee to Protect Journalists. By Kieran Carter, ITV News

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Shane MacGowan’s Parting Glass: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Shane MacGowan’s Parting Glass: ‘His legacy will live on forever’

Hundreds gathered in Dublin this morning for procession ahead of Tipperary funeral for singer who died last week aged 65 Shane MacGowan funeral: Large crowds

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Scottish Parliament defeated by UK Government in landmark court ruling over gender reform law

Scottish Parliament defeated by UK Government in landmark court ruling over gender reform law

Court decision could have wide-ranging implications for trans and women’s rights as well as devolution Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill is designed to streamline the

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