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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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  • HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS
  • Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane
  • Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal
  • Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people
  • Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …
  • When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

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HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

by Lucy Ashton A report has found that mixed-sex wards in mental hospitals are challenging for staff and patients concerning privacy and dignity. The Scottish

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Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

The woman was serving alongside her colleague at the Faslane base. by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy officer who served on board a nuclear submarine

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Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump said he will be meeting in the Situation Room “to make a final determination” Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & James C. Reynolds  29 May 2026 16:41 BST Donald

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Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Councillors David McBride and William Rooney. by Lucy Ashton West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has reported a significant rise in the number of people using its

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Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain will lead an adjournment debate in the Commons on Tuesday to highlight serious and ongoing problems in

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When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

by Lucy Ashton The local health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has held a unique public interactive event as part of Glasgow’s Climate Week.

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RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY Anthony Moffat (violin) and Stephen Adam (piano) are an acclaimed musical duo performing a lunchtime classical recital at Rhu

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JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Pictures by Rhu Bay The Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre in Shandon continues to see thriving attendance levels and high levels of engagement. The facility has

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