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Day: February 13, 2025

ScotRail hands £2 million contract to former private owner – claiming the deal will provide value for taxpayers

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

Scotrail awards £2m contract to firm criticised over performance Author: Billy Briggs in The Ferret ScotRail has handed a £2 million contract to its former

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Why abundance of energy hasn’t resulted in a more prosperous or fairer society

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

By Charlotte Morris A new podcast series that questions why Scotland’s abundance of energy hasn’t resulted in a more prosperous or fairer society will be

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LOCAL EVENTS:

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

Lomond Radio Thanks to the guys from Dumbarton People’s Theatre for coming into the studio tonight to talk about their new production, Witness of the Prosecution

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Young adults with learning disabilities nine times more likely to die from treatable causes

February 13, 2025 heaneymedia

By Elizabeth McMeekin Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that young adults (aged 25-34) with learning disabilities are nine times more likely to

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Recent Posts

  • BAILLIE “DISGUSTED” OVER “DANGEROUS” HELENSBURGH FIRE SERVICE MOVE
  • Expectant mothers faced delays of up to 190 hours before being induced and consequences can be serious
  • When exactly will the inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland begin and when will its terms of reference be released?
  • Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child rape
  • Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister
  • RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

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BAILLIE “DISGUSTED” OVER “DANGEROUS” HELENSBURGH FIRE SERVICE MOVE

BAILLIE “DISGUSTED” OVER “DANGEROUS” HELENSBURGH FIRE SERVICE MOVE

 by Bill Heaney MSP Jackie Baillie has voiced her “disgust” after fire chiefs pushed through a decision to downgrade Helensburgh Fire Station. The Scottish Fire

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Expectant mothers faced delays of up to 190 hours before being induced and consequences can be serious

Expectant mothers faced delays of up to 190 hours before being induced and consequences can be serious

by Bill Heaney Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has told the Holyrood parliament that seven months after a national review into maternity services was committed

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When exactly will the inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland begin and when will its terms of reference be released?

When exactly will the inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland begin and when will its terms of reference be released?

Reform UK leader Offord presses First Minister on social housing loophole, whereby thousands of new arrivals from outside Scotland can present as homeless  by Bill

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child rape

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child rape

Jeffrey Donaldson was found guilty at Newry Crown Court on Monday by Jonathan McCambridge, Monday in The Independent  22 June 2026 Jeffrey Donaldson has been found

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Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister

Starmer quits as Labour leader and paves way for contest for new prime minister

BBC News is reporting that Sir Keir Starmer has said he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide

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RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

RENTON PRIMARY PUPILS HEAD UP THE ROAD TO VALE ACADEMY

 

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JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS

JIM BOLLAN MOTION SEES OFF LABOUR PLAN TO SCRAP SATURDAY CREMATIONS

by Bill Heaney West Dunbartonshire Council has shown clearly that it is out of touch with residents. Particularly on matters such as budget cuts, which

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TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend

TRNSMT 2026: Full line-up and stage times for the weekend

The Last Dinner Party (above) will perform on Saturday Perrie is one of the top acts lined up for this year’s TRNSMT festival Updated 19

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