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Day: August 14, 2023

TRAVEL: Clifden packed ahead of Connemara Pony Show and Arts Festival

August 14, 2023 heaneymedia

12 August 2023 The legendary Christy Moore and his vast collection of songs back for what is sure to be a truly memorable performance. Galway Bay

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POLICE: Tributes as Police Scotland chief retires from office

August 14, 2023 heaneymedia

First Minister leads tributes to Sir Iain Livingstone, who retired from policing after 31 years  Sir Iain Livingstone. Scotland’s Chief Constable retires, aged 56. By

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NOTEBOOK: Ageism will soon be a hate crime as ‘grumpy old man’ barb could lead to criminal record

August 14, 2023 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by Bill Heaney So-called ‘ageism’ will be made a hate crime next year. First Minister Humza Yousaf was the architect of the hugely controversial

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BOOKS: George Orwell’s ‘loathing for Scots’

August 14, 2023 heaneymedia

EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT By Les Wilson The following is an extract from Les Wilson’s upcoming book George, Jura and 1984: Orwell’s Island. GEORGE Orwell, pictured above,  was

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Union calls on First Minister to address lack of job security for new teachers

August 14, 2023 heaneymedia

The Educational Institute of Scotland says short-term temporary contracts are driving new teachers away from the industry SIGN UP I would like to be emailed

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  • MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS
  • CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland
  • HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters
  • LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.
  • We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT
  • World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

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MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

MURRELL: PRINCE OF DARKNESS SWINNEY IS TAKING SCOTTISH ELECTORATE FOR IDIOTS

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives have today (Sunday) outlined 13 of the key questions that an inquiry into the Peter Murrell scandal should answer.  

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CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

CITY CENTRE CLASH: Anti-racism rally disrupted by masked group in West of Scotland

by Democrat reporters BBC Scotland is reporting that an anti-racism rally in Glasgow has been disrupted by a masked group following violence in the city

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HAITI: A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

HAITI:  A country hobbled by foreign interventions, political instability, and natural disasters

by Bill Heaney Where is Haiti? Scotland, having been drawn against them in the World Cup, will not be travelling to the island to meet

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LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

LONDON GOES EN FETE FOR TROPPING THE COLOUR ON KING’S OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows flypast by Ella Kipling Crowds gathered in

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We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

We Have a Dream  · The Scottish World Cup Squad: TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT

4 AM STOP PRESS: WE HAVE A VICTORY. SCOTLAND BEAT HAITI 1-0. GOAL SCORER JOHN MCGINN FROM WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE. Rhu Bay We Have a Dream  · The

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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