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Day: May 3, 2025

Poll: SNP holds on to lead over Labour for Holyrood

May 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter A new poll has found the SNP maintains a strong lead over Scottish Labour for both Holyrood and Westminster as support for independence remains 50:50, according to the

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MISOGYNY BILL : SNP have ditched anti-women hatred law

May 3, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter The SNP have ditched their long-promised anti-women hatred law and signalled they would introduce an offence covering prejudice against both sexes instead.

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World Press Freedom Day 2025: Celebrating Courage, Demanding Change  

May 3, 2025 heaneymedia

World Press Freedom Day 2025: Celebrating Courage, Demanding Change   The Executive Director of the Society of Editors has called on governments worldwide to protect

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THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR

May 3, 2025 heaneymedia

Canongate Books THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR ‘An absolute belter of a book’ Anne Enright ‘A dazzling tale’ Guardian The perfect gift

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Tory leader calls for Programme for Government to deliver ‘a year of common sense’

May 3, 2025 heaneymedia

  Conservative leader Russell Findlay and First Minister John Swinney. By Democrat reporter First Minister John Swinney’s Programme for Government must focus on the real

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SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTLAND’S ROADS TO HELL ARE PAVED WITH GOOD LABOUR INTENTIONS

SCOTTISH LABOUR WILL SAY THEY WILL FIX THE SNP’S MESS ON ROADS  by Bill Heaney  Anas Sarwar has said a Scottish Labour government would fix

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PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

PRESS AGENCY PLUS BUSINESS NEWSPAPERS TAKEOVER IN SCOTLAND

by Bill Heaney One of Scotland’s foremost news services, the Dundee Press Agency, has been sold to newly formed Hero Media & Entertainment. The new

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EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

EASTER WEEKEND SPECIAL REPORT AND PICTURES

Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass by Jessica Rawnsley for the BBC 5 April 2026 Thousands of

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Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

Trump drops F-bomb, threatens ‘hell’ on Easter …

It’s ugly | Opinion Bill Goodykoontz in the Arizona Republic Story Summary Donald Trump posted a profane message on social media directed at Iran on Easter

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US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search is underway for the crew, an official says

War in the Middle East by Ronan McGreevy and Sarah Burns in The Irish Times Main points A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran,

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BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

BAILLIE BLASTS LACK OF JOBS FOR NEW TEACHERS IN DUMBARTON CONSTITUENCY

by Bill Heaney Labour election candidate in Dumbarton, Helensburgh and Lomond Jackie Baille has blasted the lack of opportunities for newly qualified primary school teachers

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HAPPY EASTER FROM THE DUMBARTON DEMOCRAT

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SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR CHARITIES

SCOTTISH LABOUR PLEDGES “NEW DEAL” FOR CHARITIES

by Bill Heaney Anas Sarwar has pledged to end “political interference” with charities by giving the third sector greater independence and financial security. The SNP

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