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Day: May 8, 2025

CONCLAVE ELECTS POPE LEO XIV TO SUCCEED LATE POPE FRANCIS

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Habemus Papa! Pope LeoXIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, September 14, 1955) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since May 8, 2025. Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States,

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NO NEW POPE YET AND NEXT SMOKE EXPECTED AT 5.30PM

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney Black smoke has again billowed from a chimney on top of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. That signalled the cardinals locked

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How to watch VE Day at 80 celebrations – full schedule

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Democrat reporter Thursday  8th May 2025 marks exactly 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, otherwise known as VE Day, when the Allies formally accepted

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New legislation aiming to ‘turn the tide’ on domestic abuse published today

May 8, 2025 heaneymedia

Thursday May 8, 2025  West Dunbartonshire is one of the worst places in Scotland for people abusing their partners, especially at times of heightened sectarian

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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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