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Day: June 23, 2025

Iran launches attack on US air base in Qatar, all missiles intercepted

June 23, 2025 heaneymedia

Israel-Iran conflict Trump claims US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites caused ‘monumental damage’ The Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar which has reportedly come under

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MACKINTOSH BUILDING SOLD TO CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SCOTLAND

June 23, 2025 heaneymedia

The Martyrs’ School was one of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s earliest building designs By Bill Heaney A former school designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is set

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WEIGHT LOSS JABS WHICH BECOME AVAILABLE FROM GPS FROM TODAY’S DATE

June 23, 2025 heaneymedia

By Democrat reporter GPs should be able to prescribe weight-loss injections, which have recently surged in popularity in the wake of celebrity endorsements and social

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Doctors’ leaders warn government many GP practices are ‘on the brink’

June 23, 2025 heaneymedia

By Bill Heaney GPs are increasingly concerned about the survival of their practices, with many warning there is “no realistic chance” of meeting demand from

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Scots universities took funding from Chinese organisations with military links

June 23, 2025 heaneymedia

EXCLUSIVE STORY IN TODAY’S FERRET INVESTIGATIVE JOURNAL Author: Jamie Mann Scottish universities have accepted millions of pounds from Chinese organisations with alleged links to the

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Celtic European Cup team legend, John Clark dies, aged 84

June 23, 2025 heaneymedia

23 June 2025 By Celtic Football Club Everyone at Celtic Football Club is deeply saddened at the news that legendary Lisbon Lion, John Clark has

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  • DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND
  • Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King
  • Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays
  • SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY
  • MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan
  • BOOKS: A BAD, BAD PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHOR FRANCES CRAWFORD

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DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

DUMBARTON FAIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND. 20 PER CENT OFF STENA LINE FARES TO IRELAND

Hello Democrat readers, Don’t miss your chance to save 20% this summer! There’s still time to take advantage of 20% off Flexi & Premium motorist

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Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Dumbarton woman amongst five new judges appointed by the King

Pictured left to right are The Rt Hon. Dorothy Bain PC KC; Christine O’Neill KC; Liam Ewing KC; Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar KC; and Indranil

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Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

Collective council leadership needed to tackle significant audit delays

by Bill Heaney Significant ongoing delays in signing off a council’s audited annual accounts mean its leaders are making major decisions about the future without

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SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

SONS STAFF OUTRAGED AT YOUTH COACH CRAIG SUTHERLAND’S BLATANT ON-LINE BIGOTRY

Pictures montage: Craig Sutherland and DFC Executive Director Cameron Watson shaking hands on his appointment; We Are the People Rangers banner on Sutherland’s web page; 

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MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan

MoD told to find £11bn of cuts under Starmer’s defence investment plan

by Kate Devlin, Whitehall Editor, Bryony Gooch, Athena Stavrou & Millie Cooke in The Independent June 30, 2026 16:06 BST Dan Jarvis, pictured right, has said the Ministry of

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BOOKS: A BAD, BAD PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHOR FRANCES CRAWFORD

BOOKS: A BAD, BAD PLACE BY LOCAL AUTHOR FRANCES CRAWFORD

If you love crime fiction, you won’t want to miss our special event featuring Pauline McLean, right,  in discussion with Frances Crawford about her highly

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Hate crime in Scotland surges to record high …

Hate crime in Scotland surges to record high …

There was a 17% surge in charges in the last year Last updated Jun 30th, 2026 at 14:28 STV News is reporting that the number

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Burnham’s plans for council housing could ‘utterly transform’ UK, says Shelter chief

Burnham’s plans for council housing could ‘utterly transform’ UK, says Shelter chief

29 June, 2026 BY BILL HEANEY Charities have also been reacting to Andy Burnham’s first speech since he launched his bid to replace Keir Starmer

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