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Day: November 29, 2024

Survivors of child abuse urge First Minister to remove Keil School inquiry judge

November 29, 2024 heaneymedia

November 2024 Claim Lady Smith has shown ‘thinly-veiled favouritism’ towards fee paying schools in contrast to a lack of sympathy towards orphanages and religious institutions

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‘FAITH COMMUNITIES CENTRAL TO OUR FUTURE’ – SARWAR HOSTS SUMMIT

November 29, 2024 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter Faith communities offer so much to Scottish society and play a vital role in holding our society together, Anas Sarwar has said

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PANTOMIME TIME: BEAUTY AND THE BEASTIE AT PAVILION DURING DECEMBER AND JANUARY

November 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Good luck and ‘break a leg’ to the fabulous cast of Beauty and the Beastie at the The Pavilion Theatre as they have just had

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Whisky giant Chivas Brothers submits plans for distillery on Islay

November 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Plans for a new whisky distillery on Islay have been submitted to Argyll & Bute Council. By Democrat reporter Whisky giant Chivas Brothers, which has

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Bishop Keenan’s dire warning to MPs who voted for assisted dying

November 29, 2024 heaneymedia

Friday, 29 November 2024 The result could pave the way for terminally ill adults given under six months to live to be allowed to end

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COUNCIL BY-ELECTION: WILL ROONEY HOLDS SEAT FOR SCOTTISH LABOUR

November 29, 2024 heaneymedia

West Dunbartonshire Council Labour’s William Rooney (pictured) has won the Kilpatrick Ward by-election. Dr Rooney, a research scientist at the University of Glasgow, polled 814

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  • 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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