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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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  • Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters
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ROSNEATH CASTLE: Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu

ROSNEATH CASTLE: Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu

Someone had to taste the Christmas Menu.  We’ve been trying some of the dishes coming to Castle Isle this December, and choosing a favourite wasn’t

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GLASGOW AIRPORT: DRIVERS TAKE NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

GLASGOW AIRPORT: DRIVERS TAKE NOTE OF ROAD CLOSURES AND DIVERSIONS

Glasgow Airport Travel update: M8 weekend closures Passengers travelling to and from Glasgow Airport in November are being advised of planned weekend closures on sections

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Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

by Democrat reporter Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of one rape and three counts of sexual assault following his

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Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban

Swinney fails to rule out backing Labour’s North Sea drilling ban

First Minister John Swinney and Conservative leader Russell Findlay. John Swinney has failed to rule out backing Labour’s plan to outlaw new oil and gas

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Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

Government backs local journalism with £6 million funding while careers campaign reaches thousands of youngsters

50 local news providers awarded grants of up to £125,000 to support long-term sustainability and growth this Journalism Matters Week Published: 5 November 2026 The

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Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Former Dumbarton and Rangers player Kyle Hutton to stand trial over road death

Victoria Cairns died four days after the crash in Rutherglen in November 2024 November 5, 2026 Former Dumbarton and Rangers footballer Kyle Hutton is to

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Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

Scottish colleges need £2.5bn investment boost by 2037, report warn

A new report has outlined the scale of the financial challenges facing Scottish colleges, including West College at Clydebank. 4 November 2026 BBC Scotland News

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POLICE RAID RECOVERS FIREWORKS STASH ON EVE OF BONFIRE NIGHT

POLICE RAID RECOVERS FIREWORKS STASH ON EVE OF BONFIRE NIGHT

by BILL HEANEY Police have seized more than a quarter of a tonne of fireworks in what’s believed to be one of the largest recoveries

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