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Day: March 24, 2025

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice 75th anniversary ball

March 24, 2025 heaneymedia

St Margaret of Scotland Hospice A Heartfelt Thank You.  We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for the St Margaret

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Pharmacy team win top award for COPD patient education sessions

March 24, 2025 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter Pharmacy technicians who teach COPD patients how to manage their condition and prevent hospital admissions have received an award for their innovative work. 

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RAILWAY NEWS: COMPANIONS OF BLIND PEOPLE TO RECEIVE FREE TRAVEL ON TRAINS

March 24, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney The Scottish Government is set to launch a 12-month pilot programme providing free travel to companions of blind concessionary card holders on all

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HELENSBURGH BANKING INFORMATION SESSION SET TO TAKE PLACE

March 24, 2025 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter Following the announcement by the Bank of Scotland of the closure of Helensburgh’s last bank branch, an information session for customers will take

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Jeane Freeman’s shameful attempt to defend the SNP’s catastrophic handling of pandemic

March 24, 2025 heaneymedia

Five years on as she defends ‘deadly’ care home decision Democrat reporter Strict regulations were implemented with Scots told not to leave their homes more

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Minutes reveal Scottish Government agency’s doubts about Flamingo Land support

March 24, 2025 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has urged the Scottish Government’s business agency, Scottish Enterprise, to withdraw its support for Flamingo Land’s controversial proposals

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World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

World Cup lift-off: 80,000 fans, nine South Africa players and three red cards

The American flag met a chorus of boos during the opening ceremony at the Azteca by Ken Early in The Irish Times World Cup, Group

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START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

START YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAYS WITH STENA LINE

View online Hello, Democrat readers. Make 2026 the year of the best family road trip yet So, why not make that big family getaway happen

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Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

Refugee Festival Scotland stands in solidarity against hate as 2026 edition opens

by Bill Heaney As Refugee Festival Scotland officially gets underway today, Friday 12 June, the nationwide event run by Scottish Refugee Council is proudly embracing

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WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

WHAT’S ON IN THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT NEXT WEEK

Committees, which are formed of MSPs and look in detail at a range of issues, were agreed to in the Parliament last week. This week,

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Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

Three further arrests following disorder at Scottish Cup quarter-final

by Democrat reporter Officers investigating disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic on Sunday, 8 March 2026, have made three further

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POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUE ARREST WARNING TO RACISM PROTESTERS

POLICE SCOTLAND ISSUE ARREST WARNING TO RACISM PROTESTERS

by Bill Heaney Police Scotland is preparing for a significant anti-racism protest expected to take place in Glasgow tomorrow.  Assistant Chief Constable Alan Waddell said:

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INCOHERENT GIBBERISH JIBE AS KNIVES COME OUT IN PARLIAMENT OVER PETER MURRELL CASE …

INCOHERENT GIBBERISH JIBE AS KNIVES COME OUT IN PARLIAMENT OVER PETER MURRELL CASE …

First Minister Swinney, Labour leader Sarwar and his deputy, Dumbarton Labour MSP Jackie Baillie, who was accused of talking ‘incoherent gibberish’ on the radio.  by

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Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

Conference highlights real‑world impact of research and innovation across Health Board area

by Bill Heaney Leaders in healthcare, research and innovation came together at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus to showcase how collaboration is shaping the

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