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Day: March 3, 2025

Catholic diocese ordered to pay man £473,000 over priest abuse

March 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Man was abused by the priest at St Mark’s Primary School in Irvine from the age of five. By Bill Heaney A  Scottish Catholic diocese

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The impact of shared decision-making for cancer patients

March 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A mouth cancer patient has praised NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) for how they prepared him and his family for his

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Scottish Hospitals Inquiry

March 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The judge-led Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is moving towards stage 4 of the Glasgow hearings in relation the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and

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Scottish painter Jack Vettriano found dead in French flat

March 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Admirers who purhased Jack Vettriano’s paintings included Sir Billy Connolly, First Minister John Swinney, Labour leader Anas Sarwar and football manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Artist

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  • Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot
  • Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform
  • Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards
  • ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM
  • Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’
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Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker in hospital after being bitten by ‘venomous snake’ at beauty spot

Walker, who had a suspected snake bite at the Whangie, rushed to  hospital  by Lucy Ashton A holiday weekend walker is in hospital after being

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Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Findlay urges Crown Office to explain why Sturgeon wasn’t charged over Operation Branchform

Tuesday 26 May 2026 by Bill Heaney Conservative leader Russell Findlay, Nicola Sturgeon, and ex-husband Peter Murrell. by Bill Heaney The Scottish Conservatives are today

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Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

Health board celebrates excellence in medical research at 2026 St Mungo’s Awards

by Lucy Ashton NHSGGC colleagues came together to recognise outstanding contributions from students and clinical teams to research at this year’s St Mungo’s Awards at

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ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

ROTARY CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW COMING SOON TO DUMBARTON FC STADIUM

A Classic Car Event organised by the Rotary Club of Dumbarton is taking place on Sunday, 14th June 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm

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Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two-thirds of children admit they spend ‘too much time online.’

by Lucy Ashton Almost two-thirds (64%) of children and young people said they spend too much or far too much time online, in responses to

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COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT: Strategic Communications Business Partner

COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT: Strategic Communications Business Partner

Search Jobs Search Organisations Career Hub Advertise with us Log in / Register Strategic Communications Business Partner (Full Time) (Permanent) Ref no:REN14508 Published:17/05/2026 Closes:01/06/2026 Location:

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Tory leader described Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, as a thieving magpie …

Tory leader described Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell, as a thieving magpie …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay says the SNP chief executive was no more than “a thieving magpie”. And Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie

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PHOENIX trial reaches major milestone with over 2,000 patients recruited

PHOENIX trial reaches major milestone with over 2,000 patients recruited

by Lucy Ashton A groundbreaking research study exploring how genetics can help personalise medicines has reached a significant milestone, with more than 2,000 patients now

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