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Day: January 11, 2023

JOURNALISM: SCOTTISH MEDIA REVIEW BY HAMISH MACKAY

January 11, 2023 heaneymedia

Pippa Crerar stars at the British Journalism Awards SCOTTISH MEDIA REVIEW BY HAMISH MACKAY Edinburgh-born journalist Pippa Crerar has hit the New Year with her

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Innovative technology keeps families connected at Royal Hospital for Children

January 11, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Parents have praised staff and an innovative use of technology for helping them stay connected with their family and loved ones, while

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CAMERON HOUSE FIRE: ‘Number of defects’ led to fatal blaze at hotel

January 11, 2023 heaneymedia

Fire fighters confer after putting out the blaze at Cameron House. By Bill Heaney BBC Scotland is reporting that a number of defects in the

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BOOKS: Bishop’s plea to books giant Amazon not to shut centre with loss of 300 jobs

January 11, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton A Catholic bishop has appealed to Amazon to abandon a proposal to close its warehouse with the loss of more than 300

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Golden Globes 2023: The Banshees of Inisherin wins three awards as Colin Farrell takes best actor

January 11, 2023 heaneymedia

Martin McDonagh’s film and Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans the big winners as host takes potshots at troubled history of awards By Donald Clarke in The

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  • HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel
  • Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable
  • Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  
  • New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth
  • Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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