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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

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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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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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WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

Committees, which are formed of MSPs and look in detail at a range of issues, were agreed to in the Parliament last week. This week,

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Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

by Democrat reporter Officers investigating disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday, 8 March 2026, have made three further

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POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUE ARREST WARNING TO RACISM PROTESTERS

POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUE ARREST WARNING TO RACISM PROTESTERS

by Bill Heaney Police Scotland is preparing for a significant anti-racism protest expected to take place in Glasgow tomorrow.  Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said:

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INCOHERENT GIBBERISH JIBE AS KNIVES COME OUT IN PARLIAMENT OVER PETER MURRELL CASE …

INCOHERENT GIBBERISH JIBE AS KNIVES COME OUT IN PARLIAMENT OVER PETER MURRELL CASE …

First Minister Swinney, Labour leader Sarwar and his deputy, Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie, who was accused of talking ‘incoherent gibberish’ on the radio.  by

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Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

by Bill Heaney Leaders in healthcare, research and innovation came together at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus to showcase how collaboration is shaping the

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