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Day: September 10, 2024

CHARGES PILE UP FOR FORMER SCOTLAND RUGBY STAR STUART HOGG

September 10, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Former Scottish rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been released on bail after arriving at court in handcuffs following his arrest for stalking

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POLITICS: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies historical sex abuse charges

September 10, 2024 heaneymedia

Tuesday 10 September 2024  Eleanor Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting her husband ahead of a trial in March Former DUP leader

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Lifeboat crews rescue two men found struggling in the water at Loch Lomond

September 10, 2024 heaneymedia

The men were saved after a rescue operation was launched just before noon on Tuesday Loch Lomond Rescue Boat:  One man was struggling in the

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SOARING DRINK AND DRUG DEATHS ARE THE SCOURGE OF SCOTLAND

September 10, 2024 heaneymedia

Alcohol does not bring happiness to everyone. By Bill Heaney The number of people in Scotland whose death was caused by alcohol remains at a

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Scotrail’s plan for £40 peak-time return from Dumbarton to Edinburgh

September 10, 2024 heaneymedia

Tories say £40 hike is brutal kick in the teeth for West Dunbartonshire train users   By Bill Heaney SNP ministers are being urged to

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CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

CLASSROOM LEARNING ASSISTANTS CLAIM THEY ARE UNDERVALUED BY COUNCIL

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council was forced into closing schools on Tuesday when classroom learning assistants took strike action over their pay and working

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EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL 2026

Monthly e-news: May 2026 edition Festival dates: 15-30 August View this email in your browser It’s May and we’re well on the way! It feels like ages since

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Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Legal battle over closed Rogano restaurant is settled …

Rogano, pictured in 2001, was said to be Glasgow’s longest surviving restaurant until it closed in 2020. A legal row over the iconic Glasgow restaurant

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WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

WHAT’S ON AT THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

This week in Parliament   The First Minister is selected   On Tuesday, MSPs voted to select John Swinney MSP as the First Minister of

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WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

WITNESSES APPEAL: DRIVER DIES IN HOSPITAL AFTER CRASH IN NATIONAL PARK

Road Policing officers are continuing their inquiries and appealing for information following a fatal crash in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park at Callander

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland 2026 programme puts solidarity centre stage

Refugee Festival Scotland today, Thursday 21 May, announces its inspiring 2026 programme, designed to put solidarity centre stage and bring people together in celebration of

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People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

People are tired of political arguments that seem disconnected from their lives, says Sarwar.

by Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar I congratulate John Swinney and the SNP on their election win on 7 May. My party fought the election on

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Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Great Summer Savings: VAT slashed to save families money on days out …

Families across the UK will pay less for children’s meals in restaurants, kid’s tickets to cinemas and theatres, and entry to a wide range of

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