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Day: October 8, 2023

SARWAR: WE’LL PUT COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY AND CAN BEAT THE SNP ACROSS SCOTLAND

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Labour can beat the SNP across the country because Humza Yousaf’s party no longer puts Scotland first, Anas Sarwar will say Monday.

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Heavy rainfall is likely to affect many western parts of Scotland

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

Don’t put your wellingtons away just yet. A new weather alert relates to heavy rainfall affecting parts of western Scotland on Tuesday, “bringing a risk of

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MURRAY SETS OUT VISION FOR LABOUR’S SCOTLAND OFFICE

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

As Labour conference in Liverpool begins, the Shadow Scottish Secretary has set out his plan to transform the Scotland Office. Ian Murray said the office

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Israel death toll from Hamas attacks reaches 600

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

Israel death toll from Hamas attacks reaches 600 as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’ Netanyahu vows to turn Hamas strongholds in Gaza ‘into

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New CPS guidance seeks to stop prosecution of assisted dying

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

October, 2023 The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has updated its guidance on mercy killings and suicide pacts to reflect that there is no public interest in

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This is not a normal wet day’ – warning as West of Scotland hit by rain

October 8, 2023 heaneymedia

‘It’s been very challenging’ – Transport Scotland boss The agency charged with responding to incidents caused by the Amber weather alert says conditions are making

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  • Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland
  • SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE
  • PICTURES: DRYMEN SHOW EXTRA SPECIAL
  • World Cup brings together football, Scottish country dance and physical activity for a schools’ celebration
  • ROADWORKS TAKE A BREAK ON THE REST AND BE THANKFUL
  • Dangerous building closes important road in Helensburgh

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Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

Anti immigration arrests following demonstrations across Scotland

by Democrat reporters Demonstrations were held in several locations across Scotland last night, Tuesday. Three men, aged 31, 18 and 18 have been arrested and

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SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

SNP AND GREENS HAVE ‘FINAL CHANCE TO DO THE RIGHT THING,’ SAYS BAILLIE

Jackie Baillie, John Swinney, Ross Greer and Peter Murrell – at odds over inquiry. by Bill Heaney SNP and Scottish Green MSPs have a “final

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PICTURES: DRYMEN SHOW EXTRA SPECIAL

PICTURES: DRYMEN SHOW EXTRA SPECIAL

Gartocharn lass Esmi Doherty shows off the fabulous silverware at the hugely successful Drymen and Strathendrick Agricultural Show. The best presented stockperson went to 8-year-old Esmi with

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World Cup brings together football, Scottish country dance and physical activity for a schools’ celebration

World Cup brings together football, Scottish country dance and physical activity for a schools’ celebration

by Lucy Ashton Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie is supporting a proposal to encourage school pupils to embrace their national culture ahead of Scotland’s World Cup

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ROADWORKS TAKE A BREAK ON THE REST AND BE THANKFUL

ROADWORKS TAKE A BREAK ON THE REST AND BE THANKFUL

Roadworks on the Rest and Be Thankful will be withdrawn to cope with tourist traffic.  by Lucy Ashton Summertime has come, and as the volume

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Dangerous building closes important road in Helensburgh

Dangerous building closes important road in Helensburgh

June 9 2026   by Bill Heaney Argyll and Bute Council is appealing to private property owners to repair their buildings after it has had

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Health Board team marks 20 years of 3D planning and printing

Health Board team marks 20 years of 3D planning and printing

by Lucy Ashton A once highly specialised technology has now become an essential part of modern patient care, as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde marks

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Too many Scots in agony for months on end, says Dumbarton MSP

Too many Scots in agony for months on end, says Dumbarton MSP

by Bill Heaney NHS waiting lists “leaving Scots in agony”, Scottish Labour has warned as waits for pain management services rise.  The number of patients

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