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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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Recent Posts

  • Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams …
  • COUNCIL OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN CONTROVERSIAL PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ST MARTIN’S RETIRES
  • ASTUTE MOVE: NEW WORKSHOPS SET TO TRANSFORM SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE
  • End delays to domestic abuse protections, says LibDems leader
  • Secondary school students take to the fairways at Dalmuir Golf Course
  • Slow progress in reforming post-school education and skills

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Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams …

Government fraud squad hunts down Covid loan scams …

New enforcement unit pursues billions lost to British taxpayers during pandemic Recovery efforts intensify as nearly 2,000 company directors are banned and 86 criminals are

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COUNCIL OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN CONTROVERSIAL PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ST MARTIN’S RETIRES

COUNCIL OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN CONTROVERSIAL PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ST MARTIN’S RETIRES

Published 25 June 2026 by Bill Heaney Ellen McBride, a former teacher in St Stephen’s, Dalmuir, and one-time head teacher at St Peter’s, Bellsmyre, has

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ASTUTE MOVE: NEW WORKSHOPS SET TO TRANSFORM SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE

ASTUTE MOVE: NEW WORKSHOPS SET TO TRANSFORM SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE

by Kim Hardie The arrival of two unassuming shipping containers at HM Naval Base Clyde marks a significant step forward in how the Royal Navy

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End delays to domestic abuse protections, says LibDems leader

End delays to domestic abuse protections, says LibDems leader

by Bill Heaney Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today challenged the First Minister on a sharp rise in sexual crime, as he

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Secondary school students take to the fairways at Dalmuir Golf Course

Secondary school students take to the fairways at Dalmuir Golf Course

West Dunbartonshire Council Huge congratulations to all the talented golfers who competed in the West Dunbartonshire Schools Golf 2026 Championship. Our secondary school students took

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Slow progress in reforming post-school education and skills

Slow progress in reforming post-school education and skills

by Bill Heaney The Scottish Government’s intentions to reform post-school education and skills lack a clear delivery plan. Progress is slow. The government needs to

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MON SCOTLAND! TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT. YOU’VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT

MON SCOTLAND! TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT. YOU’VE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT

The Tartan Army quickly won over the people of Boston and Miami, and now Texas can be added to that list. During the World Cup,

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SNP SPECIAL ADVISERS LIVING HIGH OFF THE HOG

SNP SPECIAL ADVISERS LIVING HIGH OFF THE HOG

Olaf Stando delivering campaign leaflets for the SNP. by DEMOCRAT REPORTER John Swinney’s entourage of special advisers racked up a huge £4,600 expenses bill in

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