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Day: January 26, 2025

TRANSPORT: WHEN IT COSTS £14 TO GO THE MESSAGES NEVER MIND HAVING TO FORK OUT THE MONEY TO BUY THEM

January 26, 2025 heaneymedia

NOTEBOOK by BILL HEANEY The only time I use a bus these days is when I am in Edinburgh visiting family there. Since I’m a

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DELAYED DISCHARGE: PENSIONER WEARS A T-SHIRT IN HOSPITAL BED ASKING ‘CAN I GO HOME NOW?’

January 26, 2025 heaneymedia

Swinney will soon be joining Sturgeon on Scotland’s list of ex first ministers, says Sarwar Labour leader Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon and

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POLITICS: FINDLAY’S LIMO TO FOOTBALL QUESTION SENT TO HOLYROOD VAR

January 26, 2025 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney, Conservative leader Russell Findlay and Health Secretary Neil Gray, who is under attack about taking limos to football matches. By Bill

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Minimally invasive technique makes same-day spinal surgery a reality for patients

January 26, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A spinal surgery technique that improves outcomes for patients, and has the potential to bring down waiting lists, has been introduced at

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  • UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …
  • Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’
  • Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP
  • “IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW
  • POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

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UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait …

Katie Mellett in The Irish Times Main points US president Donald Trump said he was sticking with a naval blockade of Iranian ports amid concerns the vital

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Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

Findlay slams ‘7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP’

by Lucy Ashton Scotland has suffered almost 7,000 days of failure and division under the SNP, Russell Findlay said today (Sunday), on the 19th anniversary of

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Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

Midwives encourage women to be familiar with mental health and well-being services

by Lucy Ashton Midwives in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are encouraging women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby to familiarise themselves

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ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

Notebook by Bill Heaney Beware of what you wish for. The candidates for the Dumbarton seat in the Scottish Parliament all want change, but should

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“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

“IT’S TIME TO END THE SECRECY, LIES AND COVER-UP” – SARWAR PLEDGES TO DELIVER MILLY’S LAW

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to “reset the balance between grieving families and powerful institutions” in the wake of the Queen Elizabeth University

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POLITICIANS FIGHT LIKE CATS IN A SACK OVER CREDIT FOR ABOLITION OF TARIFFS ON SCOTCH WHISKY

Trump’s decision was ‘a personal favour’ following the end of King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s state visit to the White House by Felipe Schrieberg

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HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel

RNRMC funding helps deliver a dedicated welfare space supporting serving personnel by Bill Heaney A new Welfare Hub has officially opened at HMS Caledonia, providing

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Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable

by Lucy Ashton Thousands of patients, families and staff across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) are being supported each year with money worries, thanks

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