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Day: April 21, 2024

Trans double rapist Isla Bryson claims to be ‘hate crime victim’

April 21, 2024 heaneymedia

Bryson claims jail staff have banned make-up West Dunbartonshire rapist Isla Bryson has received an apology after complaining about being “misgendered” and being called “son”

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HEALTH: Devi Sridhar says Scotland has the lowest life expectancy in western Europe

April 21, 2024 heaneymedia

Professor Devi Sridhar was a top adviser on Covid-19 to Nicola Sturgeon. By Lucy Ashton Nicola Sturgeon’s favourite public health expert has suggested that UK spending on

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COMPENSATION AND HOW POST OFFICE SCANDAL WILL BE HANDLED IN SCOTLAND

April 21, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The Scottish Parliament has stamped cross-party approval on a bid by Pauline McNeill MSP to expedite the exoneration of Scottish sub-postmasters and

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Church Street Dental Practice

April 21, 2024 heaneymedia

Church Street Dental Practice Reclaim Your Smile on Church Street! 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤?Discover the confidence to smile again with our top-notch dental

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EMERGENCY: A quarter of ambulances operating beyond recommended use date

April 21, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney A quarter of ambulances operating in Scotland are more five years old, “deeply alarming” new figures from the Scottish Ambulance Service have

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  • ON THURSDAY ONLY LABOUR CAN BEAT SNP IN CONSTITUENCIES ACROSS SCOTLAND, SAYS SARWAR
  • ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT
  • Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure
  • SNP’s free childcare plans branded a ‘gimmick’ in education debate
  • SIR THOMAS LIPTON’S YACHTS WERE BUILT IN DUMBARTON …
  • Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution

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ON THURSDAY ONLY LABOUR CAN BEAT SNP IN CONSTITUENCIES ACROSS SCOTLAND, SAYS SARWAR

ON THURSDAY ONLY LABOUR CAN BEAT SNP IN CONSTITUENCIES ACROSS SCOTLAND, SAYS SARWAR

by Bill Heaney As the final week before polling begins, Anas Sarwar pledged to change Scotland when he said only Scottish Labour can beat the

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ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT

ELECTION: FIRST MINISTER JOINS SOPHIE’S CAMPAIGN TO WIN DUMBARTON SEAT

Sophie Traynor SNP for Dumbarton Brilliant to be out this weekend in Dumbarton with the First Minister, speaking with local residents and campaigners and hearing

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Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure

Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure

Key Points President Donald Trump said the U.S. will attempt to “free” stranded cargo ships that have been trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure

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SNP’s free childcare plans branded a ‘gimmick’ in education debate

SNP’s free childcare plans branded a ‘gimmick’ in education debate

by Lucy Ashton The SNP’s plans to expand free childcare have been criticised by Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives as a “gimmick” and lacking

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SIR THOMAS LIPTON’S YACHTS WERE BUILT IN DUMBARTON …

SIR THOMAS LIPTON’S YACHTS WERE BUILT IN DUMBARTON …

Sir Thomas Lipton acquired many sporting trophies in his lifetime, though none so unique as the Lipton Cup by Calum Watson,  BBC Scotland Additional reporting

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Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as precaution

Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United from 1986 to 2013 Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital after becoming unwell at Old Trafford shortly before

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Think what you could build with a quarter of a million bricks, says Moderator Rosie

Think what you could build with a quarter of a million bricks, says Moderator Rosie

Church of Scotland Rt Rev Rosie Frew shares her final reflection before standing down from her role as Moderator of the General Assembly of the

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by Lucy Ashton Three leading politicians appeared on a BBC Sunday Show education special today. Meghan Gallacher, pictured right, Scottish Conservative candidate for Uddingston and

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