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Day: January 28, 2025

JUSTICE SECRETARY’S PLEDGE TO MAKE SCOTLAND’S PRISONS SAFE

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Angela Constance gave this statement to the Scottish Parliament on Thursday following the publication of a determination

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Nurse who had sex with mental health patient struck off

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A nurse who embarked on a sexual relationship with a mental health patient has been struck off. Jill McLaren, 38, had secret meetings

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Swinney speech only shows how clearly the 2021 SNP Recovery Plan has failed, says Jackie Baillie

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

First Minister John Swinney, Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie, LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton and former Health Secretary Jeane Freeman. By Bill Heaney and Angus Cochrane of

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REMIT OF CHILD ABUSE INQUIRY QUESTIONED IN PARLIAMENT

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Top level talks were being sought at Holyrood last week about the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry and whether its remit remains appropriate.

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LOADSAMONEY LEADS TO SQUANDERMANIA AND LOADSADEBT FOR COUNCILS SUCH AS WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

Kenny Gibson MSP, Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Conservative MSP Craig Hoy. By Bill Heaney Have you ever wondered where councils get all the money

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GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH PUBLIC ‘MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER’ FOR COUNCILS

January 28, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Scotland’s 32 councils, including West Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute, continue to face severe financial pressures. The need to consult with communities,

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  • HMS Caledonia opens new Welfare Hub for naval personnel
  • Hospital money advice services – dedicated support for patients, families and staff when they are at their most vulnerable
  • Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  
  • New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth
  • Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest
  • ELECTION: Change could mean a hat-trick of wins for the SNP

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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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Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

Care is being breached for thousands of psychiatric patients, claim LibDems.  

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today said that the SNP “cannot be trusted with your health” as he revealed that

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New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

New national compendium showcases rethinking innovation ecosystems for inclusive growth

by Charlotte Morris A new study from the University of Glasgow and the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place Programme argues that understanding how

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Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Crown Office drops case against woman charged over anti-abortion protest

Rose Docherty was arrested near the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which takes patients from  Glasgow and West Dunbartonshire. by Lucy Ashton A woman who was

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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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DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

DOCTORS AND CHEMISTS: Early May public holiday reminder

Greater Glasgow and Clyde residents are reminded that GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on Monday, 4th May, for the bank holiday. People

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Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles as part of his welcome speech

US visit is under heightened security after Saturday’s shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Robert Jobson in Washington, DC, Holly Evans & Bryony Gooch Trump makes

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