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Day: June 18, 2023

Labour would defeat SNP at general election

June 18, 2023 heaneymedia

Survey projected that Scottish Labour would win 26 seats, with the SNP taking 21 Anas Sarwar and Jackie Baillie’s party could become the biggest group

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Sturgeon arrives home to more monstering from the media

June 18, 2023 heaneymedia

Michelle Thomson, Nicola Sturgeon and Kate Forbes. By Lucy Ashton Nicola Sturgeon orchestrated a bullying ring to try and force a party politician out of

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CUT TO THE BONE. HOW MUCH IS THAT DOG FOOD IN THE WINDOW?

June 18, 2023 heaneymedia

Christine GrahamE MSP, Milton SPCA minder and dog,  Humza Yousaf and, top of page, dog lover Jane Heaney and her pet chihuahuas. By Bill Heaney

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ABORTION: FIRST MINISTER SAYS WOMEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACCESS ABORTION WITHOUT INTIMIDATION

June 18, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney It is simply not acceptable for anyone to experience harassment, intimidation or unwanted influence as they access essential healthcare, First Minister Humza

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SARWAR: Cancer brings anxiety and misery to thousands waiting for treatment

June 18, 2023 heaneymedia

Labour leader Anas Sarwar and First Minister Humza Yousaf clashed over cancer treatment times  — the 62-day treatment standard has not been met in over

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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

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

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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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Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

Changes in feeding grounds of pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability

by Elizabeth McMeekin New research, focused on the feeding behaviour of long-finned pilot whales, has shed light on one of Scotland’s largest mass stranding events.

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Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  

Tick Alert – check for bites as outdoor season begins  

by Bill Heaney As the weather improves and more people spend time outdoors, NHS 24 is reminding the public to be aware of ticks and

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ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

ELECTION: LibDems promise to bring down waiting times and give you faster access to GPs

by Bill Heaney New Scottish Government figures released today reveal that the SNP has not turned around its mismanagement of Scotland’s NHS and care system.

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SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP “TWO-TIER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

SARWAR PLEDGES TO END SNP “TWO-TIER HEALTHCARE SYSTEM”

 23,000 PATIENTS GO PRIVATE FOR HIP AND KNEE OPTATIONS by Lucy Ashton Anas Sarwar has pledged to end the SNP’s “creeping privatisation” of Scotland’s NHS,

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OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

OPINION: WHY WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL SHOULD EMBRACE DEMOCRACY

Good news from The Dumbarton Democrat on the readership front. Figures show we have had a daily average of 16.5K views and 13.8K visitors over

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