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Day: March 15, 2025

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

March 15, 2025 heaneymedia

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching The countdown to St. Patrick’s Day is ON. From the iconic festival in Dublin

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JUDGE ORDERS RECORD COMPENSATION AGAINST COUNCIL FOR BULLYING AND HARRASSMENT OF DISABLED EMPLOYEE

March 15, 2025 heaneymedia

SPECIAL REPORT BY BILL HEANEY Attempts by the then Labour-run West Dunbartonshire Council to cover up the fact that they victimised and bullied a disabled

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  • DONALDSON MURDER: Arrest followed extradition from Scotland on foot of European arrest warrant
  • DIABETIC? Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes
  • Music Festival wraps up fifth year of showcasing the city’s sounds
  • SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7
  • Rock bottom confidence in Police sees eight out of ten crimes go unreported …
  • Man receives five-figure settlement from Celtic over historic abuse claims …

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DONALDSON MURDER: Arrest followed extradition from Scotland on foot of European arrest warrant

DONALDSON MURDER: Arrest followed extradition from Scotland on foot of European arrest warrant

Denis Donaldson, a senior Sinn Féin official for many years, was shot dead in a remote cottage in southwest Donegal in April 2006 by Democrat

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DIABETIC? Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes

DIABETIC? Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes

by Elizabeth McMeekin A large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial.  The findings

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Music Festival wraps up fifth year of showcasing the city’s sounds

Music Festival wraps up fifth year of showcasing the city’s sounds

Photo credit Robin Mitchell Govan Music Festival has wrapped up its fifth year of community-led artistic transformation, showcasing Glasgow’s diverse sounds and vibrant cultures. Music of

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SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTION: CANDIDATES SEEK YOUR VOTE ON MAY 7

Remember to register to vote Residents are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections as the deadline

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Rock bottom confidence in Police sees eight out of ten crimes go unreported …

Rock bottom confidence in Police sees eight out of ten crimes go unreported …

   Justice Minister Angela Constance, Labour spokesperson Pauline McNeill MSP, Conservative MSPs Annie Wells and Liam Kerr and Drugs Minister Maree Todd. by Lucy Ashton

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Man receives five-figure settlement from Celtic over historic abuse claims …

Man receives five-figure settlement from Celtic over historic abuse claims …

Celtic originally denied liability but has now paid an out-of-court sum, according to Digby Brown Solicitors by Vidushi Tiwari STV News is reporting that a

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DUMBARTON PRIEST WHO BUILT AN AIRPORT ON AN IRISH BOG

DUMBARTON PRIEST WHO BUILT AN AIRPORT ON AN IRISH BOG

Monsignor James Horan, the founder of Knock airport. What would Monsignor James Horan think of Knock airport today? By Tom Gillespie and Bill Heaney Priests

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Tribute paid to Scotland’s first woman prosecutor Helen Ross

Tribute paid to Scotland’s first woman prosecutor Helen Ross

by Bill Heaney Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC has paid tribute to a trailblazer of Scotland’s justice system. Ms Charteris revealed a plaque in honour

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