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Day: November 9, 2024

Paddington Bear and Hugh Bonneville surprise young patients at Children’s Hospital

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Lucy Ashton NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde was delighted to welcome Hugh Bonneville and Paddington Bear to the Royal Hospital for Children, some of

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KATE WATSON APPOINTED SCOTTISH LABOUR GENERAL SECRETARY

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar’s Chief of Staff Kate Watson was appointed as General Secretary of the Scottish Labour Party. Later, Scottish Labour leader Anas

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Two in court after suspect item incident in Dalmuir, West Dunbartonshire

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A man has appeared in court charged with firearms offences following the evacuation of a multi-storey block in Dalmuir, Clydebank. Chris Gates,

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PATRICK HARVIE TELLS IT AS IT IS ABOUT DONALD TRUMP IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

November 9, 2024 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney There was something of David and Goliath or the Skibbereen Eagle’s scolding of the Tsar of Russia when Wee Paddy Harvie called

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Recent Posts

  • EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL
  • SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WILL STEP UP PLANS TO COMBAT ABUSE OF WOMEN
  • Dumbarton dealer sold watches worth up to £120,000 and kept the money for himself
  • LIBDEMS IN ELECTION MODE ALREADY: Reid on the government to extend compensation to every community affected by ferries disruption.
  • From crisis to care: patient story at the heart of NHS 24’s winter health campaign
  • NUJ: Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm.

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EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL

EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL

EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL WEEKEND AT THE HELENSBURGH WINTER FESTIVAL Don’t miss this free upcoming event Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th November in Colquhoun Square offering

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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WILL STEP UP PLANS TO COMBAT ABUSE OF WOMEN

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT WILL STEP UP PLANS TO COMBAT ABUSE OF WOMEN

MSPs Pam Gosal and Ash Regan and First Minister John Swinney. by Bill Heaney West of Scotland MSP Pam Gosal has asked First Minister John

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Dumbarton dealer sold watches worth up to £120,000 and kept the money for himself

Dumbarton dealer sold watches worth up to £120,000 and kept the money for himself

by Lucy Ashton A watch dealer who defrauded his victims out of more than £1 million has been jailed for just over five years. Adam

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LIBDEMS IN ELECTION MODE ALREADY: Reid on the government to extend compensation to every community affected by ferries disruption.

LIBDEMS IN ELECTION MODE ALREADY: Reid on the government to extend compensation to every community affected by ferries disruption.

by Lucy Ashton As he heads out to campaign, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has said that people in Argyll & Bute will

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From crisis to care: patient story at the heart of NHS 24’s winter health campaign

From crisis to care: patient story at the heart of NHS 24’s winter health campaign

by Gillian Morrison NHS 24 has launched its annual winter campaign with a powerful real-life story at its centre. Daisy Gilroy a 23-year-old teacher recounts

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NUJ: Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm.

NUJ: Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm.

Come along to Fight Precarity and Organise, at the Unison offices, Bell Street, Glasgow, tonight at 6.30pm. Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/NUJGlasgow We’ll be hearing from experienced journalists,

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SEXUAL HARRASSMENT IN MEDICAL PROFESSION — ‘A common problem hiding in plain sight’

SEXUAL HARRASSMENT IN MEDICAL PROFESSION — ‘A common problem hiding in plain sight’

by Charlotte Morris One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) within their healthcare system. Now global target experiences and diverse approaches

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“THE CHOICE NEXT MAY IS THE PAST WITH JOHN SWINNEY OR THE FUTURE WITH ME” – SARWAR

“THE CHOICE NEXT MAY IS THE PAST WITH JOHN SWINNEY OR THE FUTURE WITH ME” – SARWAR

by Bill Heaney Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced himself as the special one for Scotland. He sees his future as First Minister and looks

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