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Day: September 28, 2023

SCHOOL STRIKES: VICTORY IS INEVITABLE FOR UNISON WORKERS

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire branch of UNISON make sure Government gets the message.

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UNISON WALK OUT’S A KNOCK OUT: HUGE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR STRIKERS

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The electorate in West Dunbartonshire stood firmly behind the workers who took part in this week’s three day strike for better pay

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World’s first ‘billion-dollar painting’ almost lost to underworld after daring heist

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

By Mark Saunokonok A Leonardo da Vinci masterpiece which was valued just over $100m ten years ago is now being touted as the first painting

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New Scottish galleries at the National to open this weekend

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

Madonna of the Yarnwinder by Leonardo Da Vinci was stolen but has now been recovered and can be seen in the National Gallery. By Bill

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CRIME: Gran jailed after embezzling £1.5 million  to fund luxury lifestyle

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

Coleen Muirhead who embezzled £1.5 million from her employers jailed for 40 months. By Democrat reporter Scotland is by the day beginning to look more

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Government sets out path to electric vehicles by 2035

September 28, 2023 heaneymedia

28 September 2023 Government sets out path to zero emission vehicles by 2035 Government sets out path for all new cars to be zero emission

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  • UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …
  • Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’
  • Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP
  • “IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW
  • POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

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UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

Katie Mellett in The Irish Times Main points US president Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports amid concerns the vital

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Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

by Lucy Ashton Scotland has suffered almost 7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP, Russell Findlay said today (Sunday), on the 19th anniversary of

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Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

by Lucy Ashton Midwives in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are encouraging women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby to familiarise themselves

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to “reset the balance between grieving families and powerful institutions” in the wake of the Queen Elizabeth University

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POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

Trump’s decision was ‘a personal favour’ following the end of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the White House by Felipe Schrieberg

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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