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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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DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK: NEW PARLIAMENT HEARS ONLY CAULD KAIL HET UP

DUMBARTON NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY Same old … same old … same old. That is what the people of Scotland will have to put up

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SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

SOCIETY OF EDITORS: An issue that goes to the heart of local democracy and the role of a free press.

From the Society of Editors to Bill Heaney, owner/editor of The Dumbarton Democrat Chief Executive Peter Hessett; Chief Comms Officer Amanda Graham; Council leader, Martin

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Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

Royal Hospital for Children at the forefront of treating children’s cancer

We are improving access to new therapies and advancing care for patients and families, said Dr Ronghe by Lucy Ashton The Royal Hospital for Children

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MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

MODERATOR CONGRATULATES SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

by Bill Heaney SNP leader John Swinney was elected to be First Minister of Scotland in the Scottish Parliament today. Rt Rev Gordon Kennedy, Moderator

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Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Scheme set up to support domestic abuse victims in armed forces community …

Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid aim to ensure women and children can “access the right help” A first-of-its-kind project is being set up

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VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES

VALE OF LEVEN ACADEMY ACTIVITIES
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Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits

Royal Scottish National Orchestra  What an amazing night with the brilliant Nicola Benedetti and Kirill Karabits – Кирило Карабиць in a packed Usher Hall! Same

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Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

Burnham confirmed as Labour’s Makerfield by-election candidate in make-or-break battle with Reform

YouGov poll finds 47 per cent say Greater Manchester mayor would be their first choice for prime minister Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor, Holly Evans & Athena Stavrou in the

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