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Day: January 12, 2023

NURSES CARRY ON AROUND THE CLOCK AS NHS CRISIS DEEPENS

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

Sixty avoidable deaths every week in NHS hospitals confirmed by First Minister By Bill Heaney  The Scottish National Party’s flagship Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which

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DUMBARTON MSP BAILLIE EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER GP NUMBERS

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Pressure on is mounting on local doctors and Dumbarton constituency MSP Jackie Baillie wanted answers this week from  the Scottish Government as

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QUIT SMOKING: Help to become smoke free in 2023.

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton As part of our Health and Wellbeing series, the Health Improvement Team at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be sharing information

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ENTERTAINMENT: Celtic Connections gears up for 30th edition 

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

An exceptional extravaganza of stars from an eclectic range of genres lined up for the festival. By Bill Heaney Preparations are well underway for Celtic Connections,

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JOURNALISM: SOCIETY OF EDITORS NEWS BULLETIN

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

– News Bulletin – Scroll below for more information on: Future of Royal Reporting at SoE conference New-look newsletter National Security Bill Editors’ Code consultation Future

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 FIRST MINISTER: Sturgeon defends Yousaf’s handling of SNP NHS crisis

January 12, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Nicola Sturgeon today defended Humza Yousaf’s handling of the crisis in Scotland’s NHS, while she accepted that 60 people per week were

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  • Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho
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Date set for Scotland grooming gang inquiry chaired by Alexis Jay

Date set for Scotland grooming gang inquiry chaired by Alexis Jay

Thursday 5 November 2026 by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Education Secretary, Màiri McAllan, has announced that the public inquiry into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation

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ROSNEATH CASTLE: Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu

ROSNEATH CASTLE: Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu

Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu.  We’ve been trying some of the dishes coming to Castle Isle this December, and choosing a favourite wasn’t

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GLASGOW AIRPORT: DRIVERS TAKE NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

GLASGOW AIRPORT: DRIVERS TAKE NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

Glasgow Airport Travel update: M8 weekend closures Passengers travelling to and from Glasgow Airport in November are being advised of planned weekend closures on sections

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Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

by Democrat reporter Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of one rape and three counts of sexual assault following his

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Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban

Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban

First Minister John Swinney and Conservative leader Russell Findlay. John Swinney has failed to rule out backing Labour’s plan to outlaw new oil and gas

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Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

50 local news providers awarded grants of up to £125,000 to support long-term sustainability and growth this Journalism Matters Week Published: 5 November 2026 The

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Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Victoria Cairns died four days after the crash in Rutherglen in November 2024 November 5, 2026 Former Dumbarton and Rangers footballer Kyle Hutton is to

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Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

A new report has outlined the scale of the financial challenges facing Scottish colleges, including West College at Clydebank. 4 November 2026 BBC Scotland News

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