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Day: August 30, 2024

RELIGION: DUMBARTON-BASED PRIEST BUILT THE BASILICA AT KNOCK, COUNTY MAYO

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

Editors’ Note Sacred space Visitors to Mayo invariably speak of the weather, and never in flattering terms. Austen Ivereigh was at it in his View from Knock

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AUDREY’S IN CHARGE AS SUPPORT SERVICE EXPANDS AT VALE OF LEVEN HOSPITAL

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

By David Coyle NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s Support and Information Service has collaborated with local partner organisations to provide more in-person assistance at the

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‘Pub of the Year’ is bar that serves up ‘feel good’ beer and food

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

The Glasgow hostelry taking home the prestigious title of Scotland’s Pub of the Year is … By Liam Lennox A renowned bar in the heart

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Outdoor education & a community watersports hub in Balloch alternative to Flamingo Land

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

Sunday Herald 25th August  parkswatchscotland Cairngorms and Lomond & Trossachs National Parks By Nick Kempe on August 28, 2024 The importance of outdoor education, the

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MSP BAILLIE SAYS NO TO FLAMINGO LAND PLAN FOR BALLOCH

August 30, 2024 heaneymedia

MSP JACKIE BAILLIE SAYS NO TO FLAMINGO LAND PLAN Scottish Labour’s Deputy Leader, Jackie Baillie, has revealed that she will be objecting to Flamingo Land’s Lomond

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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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