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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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  • Hospital boss arrested for perverting the course of justice in Lucy Letby baby deaths inquiry
  • SARWAR: ‘SWINNEY WASTES MONEY – LABOUR WILL ACT TO CUT COSTS FOR FAMILIES’
  • Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz
  • Jane’s simple breast check gave her more time with the people she loves …
  • Clyde shipyards will start Norway frigates before Navy order finished
  • POLLS SUGGEST TWO PARTY LEADERS MIGHT LOSE COME MAY 7

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Hospital boss arrested for perverting the course of justice in Lucy Letby baby deaths inquiry

Hospital boss arrested for perverting the course of justice in Lucy Letby baby deaths inquiry

by Democrat reporter Detectives have arrested a senior hospital manager on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the inquiry into killer

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SARWAR: ‘SWINNEY WASTES MONEY – LABOUR WILL ACT TO CUT COSTS FOR FAMILIES’

SARWAR: ‘SWINNEY WASTES MONEY – LABOUR WILL ACT TO CUT COSTS FOR FAMILIES’

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar will today accuse John Swinney of making life harder for working families by raising taxes and wasting public money. And

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Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz

Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boat dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz

by Democrat reporter US President Donald Trump says he has ordered his ‘mine sweepers’ to ‘triple up’ their activity in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump

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Jane’s simple breast check gave her more time with the people she loves …

Jane’s simple breast check gave her more time with the people she loves …

If Jane McNiven (63), a GP Practice Manager from Alexandria, hadn’t checked her breasts in front of a mirror at home, she may never have

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Clyde shipyards will start Norway frigates before Navy order finished

Clyde shipyards will start Norway frigates before Navy order finished

by Bill Heaney Shipyards on Clydeside will start building some Type-26 frigates for Norway before completing construction of an eight-ship order of the same warships

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POLLS SUGGEST TWO PARTY LEADERS MIGHT LOSE COME MAY 7

POLLS SUGGEST TWO PARTY LEADERS MIGHT LOSE COME MAY 7

John Swinney refuses to rule out Scottish Greens coalition – with Ross Greer in charge of Scotland’s finances. John Swinney may be predicted to win

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New deal for Sons management team

New deal for Sons management team

by Glen Douglas Dumbarton Football Club is delighted to announce that manager Frank McKeown has signed a two-year extension to his deal at the Marbill Coaches Stadium.

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New presenting line-up for BBC Radio Scotland

New presenting line-up for BBC Radio Scotland

Grant Stott and Arlene Stuart join the daytime schedule from June, with Connie McLaughlin confirmed as host of Mornings by Bill Heaney BBC Radio Scotland

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