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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 FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND
  • Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King
  • Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan
  • BOOKS: A BAD, BAD PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHOR FRANCES CRAWFORD

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DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

Hello Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to save 20% this summer! There’s still time to take advantage of 20% off Flexi & Premium motorist

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Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Pictured left to right are The Rt Hon. Dorothy Bain PC KC; Christine O’Neill KC; Liam Ewing KC; Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC; and Indranil

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Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

by Bill Heaney Significant ongoing delays in signing off a council’s audited annual accounts mean its leaders are making major decisions about the future without

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan

MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan

by Kate Devlin, Whitehall Editor, Bryony Gooch, Athena Stavrou & Millie Cooke in The Independent June 30, 2026 16:06 BST Dan Jarvis, pictured right, has said the Ministry of

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BOOKS: A BAD, BAD PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHOR FRANCES CRAWFORD

BOOKS: A BAD, BAD PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHOR FRANCES CRAWFORD

If you love crime fiction, you won’t want to miss our special event featuring Pauline McLean, right,  in discussion with Frances Crawford about her highly

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Hate crime in Scotland surges to record high …

Hate crime in Scotland surges to record high …

There was a 17% surge in charges in the last year Last updated Jun 30th, 2026 at 14:28 STV News is reporting that the number

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Burnham’s plans for council housing could ‘utterly transform’ UK, says Shelter chief

Burnham’s plans for council housing could ‘utterly transform’ UK, says Shelter chief

29 June, 2026 BY BILL HEANEY Charities have also been reacting to Andy Burnham’s first speech since he launched his bid to replace Keir Starmer

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