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Day: June 18, 2024

SNP: The 5 key things to look out for in the SNP’s general election manifesto

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

By Alistair Grant in the Scotsman The SNP will launch its general election manifesto this week, with the party promising to set out an “alternative to the

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ELECTION UPDATE: Scottish Labour launches ‘manifesto for change’

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

The new West Dunbartonshire  constituency includes Scotstoun and Garscadden. By Bill Heaney Scottish Labour has launched its manifesto for the general election, which it says

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Scottish Lib Dem manifesto: Key policies analysed by BBC Scotland pundits

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

17 June 2024 The Scottish Liberal Democrats have launched their 2024 election manifesto, in which leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and Westminster leader Wendy Chamberlain have pledged

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BBC POLITICAL STAFF LOOK AT ‘MANIFESTO’ OF REFORM PARTY

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

Reform UK, now standing in West Dunbartonshire on July 4, has announced its election pledges: 11 key policies analysed Reform UK has launched its version

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REFORM PARTY TO STAND IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE CONSTITUENCY

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

The Reform Party led by Nigel Farage will be running a candidate in the General Election on July 4 in the new West Dunbartonshire constituency,

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Food, Farming and Family at Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery & Tearoom

June 18, 2024 heaneymedia

So, what’s next for Ardardan Farm Shop, Garden Nursery and Tearoom? Well, with now an established venture at Ardardan, near Cardross, and more recently Monty’s,

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  • NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER
  • Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion
  • What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning
  • Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice
  • Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie
  • £1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

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NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

NUJ JOURNALISM COURSES IN OCTOBER

Joan Macdonald tells us the NUJ in Glasgow has limited places available on courses taking place in the next couple of weeks via Zoom. Feature

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Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

Tablet journalist wins Young Reporter Award and calls for media to reflect growing public interest in religion

by Ruth Gledhill 30 September 2026, The Tablet Sarah Sands, chief executive of Hymns Ancient and Modern, delivers the Religion Media Centre annual lecture at

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What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

What we heard from Prime Minister Andy Burnham this morning

by Lucy Ashton Following his first speech at the Labour Party conference as PM yesterday, Andy Burnham was interviewed by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme

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Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Garvaghy Rd residents say chief constable must meet them to explain parade advice

Orange Order says it had ‘very positive and constructive meeting’ with NI Secretary Bryant The standoff in Portadown has entered a third day despite efforts

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Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

Why did Peter Murrell initially qualify for Legal Aid, asks Jackie Baillie

by BILL HEANEY Following confirmation that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn, Scottish Labour deputy leader Jackie Baillie, pictured

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£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

£1m pilot fund for Scotland’s historic places of worship opens for applications

More than 100 faith group representatives have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today Funding will be allocated on a

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POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

POLICE: MOTOR CYCLISTS AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

by BILL HEANEY Police Scotland engaged with more than 1000 motorcyclists as part of efforts to prevent harm on Scotland’s roads.  The campaign ran from

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Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says Chancellor John Healey

New dry docks will significantly enhance capacity at the Faslane naval base in the Gareloch. 28 September 2026 Orders for three floating dry docks, worth

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