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Day: June 4, 2023

OBITUARY/TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH KEELEY

June 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Joseph “Joe”  Keeley, age 81, of Westmont, and formerly of Brucehill, Dumbarton,  passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023, in Naples, Florida. He is survived

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Warning of sunburn risk after just 30 minutes due to UV levels

June 4, 2023 heaneymedia

STV’s Sean Batty predicts that high and rare levels of UV radiation can be expected this week. By Lucy Ashton Scots are being warned that

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Peatland expanded to help National Park become a ‘carbon sink’ for Scotland

June 4, 2023 heaneymedia

Friday, 2nd June (World Peatlands Day) Harvesting peat in West of Scotland and Connemara in Ireland. Then and now. Pictures by Heather Greer and Bill

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‘Shocking and shameful’ cuts to drug and alcohol support services revealed

June 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton  The SNP-Green government cut nearly £20 million from the budget given to organisations supporting those with drug and alcohol problems last year,

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INCREASE IN PRISONER NUMBERS ON SUICIDE WATCH CRIES OUT FOR REFORM – CLARK

June 4, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Labour has raised the alarm at findings that the number of prisoners placed on suicide or self-harm watch in Scotland has

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CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council was forced into closing schools on Tuesday when classroom learning assistants took strike action over their pay and working

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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