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Day: November 7, 2023

Three women on trial for alleged abuse at orphanage

November 7, 2023 heaneymedia

Nun accused of orphanage abuse ‘one of gentlest people’ Smyllum Park Orphanage in Lanark after it closed in the 1980s By Democrat reporter A nun

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MUSIC: The Reeling announces first wave of spectacular acts

November 7, 2023 heaneymedia

Music The Reeling set for epic 2024 return Glasgow’s newest festival announces first wave of spectacular acts The Reeling, Scotland’s newest traditional music festival, is

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‘Savage’ cuts sparks community safety warning as number of police officers drops 

November 7, 2023 heaneymedia

Scottish Government has been blasted for presiding over policing cuts which mean that there are significantly less cops on the beat. By Lucy Ashton The

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HEALTH: HOSPITAL HOME FOR LUNCH INITIATIVE

November 7, 2023 heaneymedia

Help loved ones back to their home comforts sooner By Lucy Ashton NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is calling for patient families and friends to

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SNP leader predicted to lose seat and independence majority to be smashed

November 7, 2023 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton It has been forecast today by polling company Ballot Box Scotland that First Minister Humza Yousaf will lose his seat and that

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  • AN EVENING WITH CELTIC LEGEND PAUL MCSTAY AT THE HARP CLUB IN HIGH STREET, DUMBARTON
  • Scandal-hit Historic Environment Scotland labelled yet another basket case
  • Edinburgh Book Festival E-news: November 2026 edition View this email in your browser News and inspiration this November
  • ROYAL NAVY REMEMBERS AT FASLANE ON NOVEMBER 11
  • ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO
  • World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

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AN EVENING WITH CELTIC LEGEND PAUL MCSTAY AT THE HARP CLUB IN HIGH STREET, DUMBARTON

AN EVENING WITH CELTIC LEGEND PAUL MCSTAY AT THE HARP CLUB IN HIGH STREET, DUMBARTON

Dumbarton Harp Social Club We are into extra time. But as everyone knows, that can work out well for Hoops followers.  The legendary Paul McStay

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Scandal-hit Historic Environment Scotland labelled yet another basket case

Scandal-hit Historic Environment Scotland labelled yet another basket case

CASTLES UP IN THE AIR Historic Environment Scotland has been rocked by a series of controversies in recent years Dumbarton Castle, top, behind a strategically

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Edinburgh Book Festival E-news: November 2026 edition View this email in your browser News and inspiration this November

Edinburgh Book Festival E-news: November 2026 edition  View this email in your browser  News and inspiration this November

Book Festival E-news: November 2026 edition View this email in your browser Win a £100 National Book Tokens gift card 📚 Your chance to enter

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ROYAL NAVY REMEMBERS AT FASLANE ON NOVEMBER 11

ROYAL NAVY REMEMBERS AT FASLANE ON NOVEMBER 11

It was standing room only as personnel from across Clyde gathered in St Mungo’s Church and took a moment to remember those that came before

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ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

ROO’S NEW MENUS NOW READY TO GO

Roo’s Kitchen  New menu has started Although there aren’t massive changes, it’s definitely changing up some of the summer flavours and bringing in more autumn

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World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

World Radiography Day and International Day of Radiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board More than 1,000 scans and X-rays – every single day. Meet some of the brilliant people behind them.

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GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

GOVERNMENT TRAINING ACCESS FUND

The Scottish Government  We are ensuring everyone can access the education and training they need. In Scottish Careers Week, we are highlighting the range of

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St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day and Ben View has fun lined up for the children. It’s FREE

St Augustine’s brings people together on Christmas Day and Ben View has fun lined up for the children. It’s FREE

Collette McCurley is with Ghislaine Maclean Kennedy in Dumbarton. Another year of St Augustine’s bringing people together on Christmas Day. No one should be alone

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