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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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  • HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS
  • Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane
  • Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal
  • Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people
  • Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …
  • When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

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HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

HEALTH: MIXED SEX WARDS AND USE OF PRONE RESTRAINT IN PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS

by Lucy Ashton A report has found that mixed-sex wards in mental hospitals are challenging for staff and patients concerning privacy and dignity. The Scottish

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Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

Navy officer cleared of raping female submariner at Faslane

The woman was serving alongside her colleague at the Faslane base. by Democrat reporter A Royal Navy officer who served on board a nuclear submarine

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Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump says naval blockade in Hormuz will be lifted and pledges ‘final decision’ on peace deal

Trump said he will be meeting in the Situation Room “to make a final determination” Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & James C. Reynolds  29 May 2026 16:41 BST Donald

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Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Leisure plays important role in the health and well-being of children and young people

Councillors David McBride and William Rooney. by Lucy Ashton West Dunbartonshire Leisure Trust has reported a significant rise in the number of people using its

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Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

Communications failures Between Social Security Scotland and the DWP …

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat Wendy Chamberlain will lead an adjournment debate in the Commons on Tuesday to highlight serious and ongoing problems in

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When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

When medicines waste gets interactive – Health Board hosts public information event

by Lucy Ashton The local health board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, has held a unique public interactive event as part of Glasgow’s Climate Week.

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RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU KIRK LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY

RHU LIVE MUSIC EVENT THIS FRIDAY Anthony Moffat (violin) and Stephen Adam (piano) are an acclaimed musical duo performing a lunchtime classical recital at Rhu

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JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

JUMP ABOARD: BLAIRVADACH FAMILY DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27

Pictures by Rhu Bay The Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre in Shandon continues to see thriving attendance levels and high levels of engagement. The facility has

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