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Day: August 22, 2023

NHS dental work still below pre-pandemic levels 

August 22, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and health spokesperson Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today claimed that the SNP have “done next to nothing” to

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WAITING 8 HOURS OR LONGER AT RAH A&E TREBLES IN A MONTH

August 22, 2023 heaneymedia

Dame Jackie Baillie, Health Secretary Michael Matheson, LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and First Minister and former Health Secretary Humza Yousaf.  By Lucy Ashton An average

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 WHEN THE KISSING HAD TO STOP: Angus MacNeil confirms he’ll stand AGAINST SNP

August 22, 2023 heaneymedia

Angus MacNeil with Nicola Sturgeon in 2015 but the pair were rarely on the same page – and he’s not impressed with her successor either.

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DRUG ABUSE: More action still needed to avoid further avoidable loss of life

August 22, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney and James Cook of BBC Scotland Progress on Scotland’s drugs death crisis is welcome but action is still needed to avoid further

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RESIDENTS BEWARE WHEN THERE’S A BUZZ ABOUT THE PLACE

August 22, 2023 heaneymedia

Tick bites can cause Lyme disease Summertime – and the scratching is plenty. Grass is growing rapidly – especially here in West Dunbartonshire – and

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News, opinion and pictures from West Dunbartonshire.

Recent Posts

  • Horrific drug deaths figures confirm SNP’s approach has catastrophically failed
  • Celtic report £4.8m loss as revenue drops by 22.7%
  • New NHS Scotland chief executive to ‘deliver better outcomes’ for patients
  • Council leaders wary of radical plan to redraw Scotland’s local government map
  • Council’s clear commitment to build on positive outcomes for children and young people
  • RELIGION: Important updates on possible changes to Scotland’s diocesan structures

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Horrific drug deaths figures confirm SNP’s approach has catastrophically failed

Horrific drug deaths figures confirm SNP’s approach has catastrophically failed

 by BILL HEANEY The huge increase in Scotland’s drug deaths toll for 2025 shows the SNP’s approach to tackling the country’s drug deaths crisis has

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Celtic report £4.8m loss as revenue drops by 22.7%

Celtic report £4.8m loss as revenue drops by 22.7%

Celtic are in the Europa League after missing out on the Champions League September 23, 2026 Celtic have announced a loss after tax of £4.8m

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New NHS Scotland chief executive to ‘deliver better outcomes’ for patients

New NHS Scotland chief executive to ‘deliver better outcomes’ for patients

Christine McLaughlin will spearhead a programme of reform aiming to boost performance and ensure stability of NHS services by LUCY ASHTON NHS Scotland’s newly appointed

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Council leaders wary of radical plan to redraw Scotland’s local government map

Council leaders wary of radical plan to redraw Scotland’s local government map

The future of Scotland’s 32 council system hangs in the balance by Jamie McIvor, BBC Scotland news correspondent Council leaders have been voicing their concerns

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Council’s clear commitment to build on positive outcomes for children and young people

Council’s clear commitment to build on positive outcomes for children and young people

Labour Party councillors John Millar and Michelle McGinty. by LUCY ASHTON An ambitious educational Improvement Plan which sets out a clear commitment to build on

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RELIGION: Important updates on possible changes to Scotland’s diocesan structures

RELIGION: Important updates on possible changes to Scotland’s diocesan structures

by BILL HEANEY Scotland’s Catholic bishops have been asked by the Vatican to consult with clergy and congregations to consider how the current diocesan structures

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LAURA ASKS PARLIAMENT TO PROTECT PROVENANCE OF SCOTCH WHISKY

LAURA ASKS PARLIAMENT TO PROTECT PROVENANCE OF SCOTCH WHISKY

by BILL HEANEY The Scotch Whisky Association has said that it is profoundly concerned by the Labour Government’s decision to give a geographic indicator for

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Offord brands independence debate a ‘stunt’ as he walks out of the Holyrood chamber

Offord brands independence debate a ‘stunt’ as he walks out of the Holyrood chamber

by BILL HEANEY Reform UK’s Scotland leader has walked out of the chamber at Holyrood after branding an independence debate as a “stunt” and a

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